Marbella Golden Mile
Marbella Golden Mile
Most exclusive stretches of the MediterraneanEncompassing one of the most exclusive stretches of the Mediterranean, Marbella’s Golden Mile has maintained its status as the playground of the rich and famous over many decades. Stretching from the eastern edge of Puerto Banús to the picturesque Old Town of Marbella, the area to either side of the palm-fringed, flower-adorned boulevard has been charming visitors since the 1950s and continues to do so, adding to the profusion of gourmet restaurants, five-star hotels and luxury residences with each year that passes. Find out what gives this area its continuing allure in the article below: \n
It is the timeless nature of the Golden Mile that assures its place in the heart of locals and visitors alike. Once a sleepy fishing village, it was Marbella’s wide, golden beaches that attracted the original ‘beau monde’ to the area.
From fishing village to playground for the rich and famous
Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe first recognised Marbella’s appeal as a holiday destination, transforming his family home, Santa Margarita, into the Marbella Club Hotel in 1954. Alfonso and his family’s connection to the ‘jet-set’ of the era ensured a steady stream of international film stars, royalty and the great and the good from the business world. The Marbella Club Hotel is now regularly cited among the top luxury hotels in the world, along with its near neighbour, the Puente Romano which also boasts a restaurant and boutique hotel by the Nobu brand.
It is the timeless nature of the Golden Mile that assures its place in the heart of locals and visitors alike. Once a sleepy fishing village, it was Marbella’s wide, golden beaches that attracted the original ‘beau monde’ to the area.
From fishing village to playground for the rich and famous
Prince Alfonso de Hohenlohe first recognised Marbella’s appeal as a holiday destination, transforming his family home, Santa Margarita, into the Marbella Club Hotel in 1954. Alfonso and his family’s connection to the ‘jet-set’ of the era ensured a steady stream of international film stars, royalty and the great and the good from the business world. The Marbella Club Hotel is now regularly cited among the top luxury hotels in the world, along with its near neighbour, the Puente Romano which also boasts a restaurant and boutique hotel by the Nobu brand.
Discerning visitors demand only the best, and Marbella has garnered a reputation as a setting for fine-dining and five-star hotels. Of course, such a privileged environment also presents an ideal environment to live and work, as well as vacation.
The sparkling Mediterranean Sea, temperate microclimate offering 320 days of sun a year and breath-taking backdrop of the Sierra Blanca mountain range combine in a whole that could have been designed as a Hollywood backdrop. It’s a setting that has attracted royals, film stars and captains of industry to make this glamourous enclave their home. The White House-inspired summer palace of the Saudi royal family is the jewel in the property crown of Marbella, facing towards the sea from the West end of the Golden Mile and overlooking exclusive homes designed by world-renowned architects.
The sparkling Mediterranean Sea, temperate microclimate offering 320 days of sun a year and breath-taking backdrop of the Sierra Blanca mountain range combine in a whole that could have been designed as a Hollywood backdrop. It’s a setting that has attracted royals, film stars and captains of industry to make this glamourous enclave their home. The White House-inspired summer palace of the Saudi royal family is the jewel in the property crown of Marbella, facing towards the sea from the West end of the Golden Mile and overlooking exclusive homes designed by world-renowned architects.
Property to suit any taste can be found here, from classical elegance to ultra-modern smart homes that come to life at the touch of a button. Exclusive urbanisations such as Sierra Blanca and Camoján feature refined villas set in beautifully landscaped gardens providing peace and privacy just moments from all Marbella has to offer, while the much sought-after estates of Puente Romano and the Marbella Club feature villas and apartments that live up to their reputation for luxury and style.
It is not hard to see why Marbella’s Golden Mile is so enduringly popular, with something for everyone in a chic, charming environment that is firmly established as the place to be seen for discerning people from all over the world.
It is not hard to see why Marbella’s Golden Mile is so enduringly popular, with something for everyone in a chic, charming environment that is firmly established as the place to be seen for discerning people from all over the world.