The town of Ronda, located an hour away from Benahavís, looks as if someone had suspended it over a steep cliff. To speak of Ronda is to speak of unparalleled cultural, natural and scenic resources, of wine and oil tourism, of gastronomy, of charming hotels and fiestas of all kinds. About Ronda wrote Ernest Hemingway, … Continue reading Where to go: Ronda – the oldest Spanish city
Yearly Archives: 2021
Bottle green interiors. Elegance, mystery and luxury
Bottle green interiors. Elegance, mystery and luxury In the past, dark and elegant green dominated palaces and luxurious Victorian mansions. This somewhat mysterious colour in combination with gold, crystal chandeliers and fine fabrics created an atmosphere of unlimited splendour and symbolised a prosperous life. Today, bottle green has made a comeback. Bottle green – … Continue reading Bottle green interiors. Elegance, mystery and luxury
Marbella Real Estate Sector Analysis 2021
After a fair amount of stillness in the real estate industry, we’re now enjoying the sweet moment. The current condition of Marbella’s real estate market reflects that it is one of the most in-demand areas in the country. In the last few months, we’ve seen the sector being more active than ever and expect the … Continue reading Marbella Real Estate Sector Analysis 2021
What’s On: Where to Dine in Marbella
What’s On: Where to Dine in Marbella The culinary diversity of Marbella will spoil you for choices. Spaniards love their food and they are never too far from making it the main topic for discussion. Fresh local seafood is native in Marbella cuisine, but the unique Andalusian city is home to restaurants with international … Continue reading What’s On: Where to Dine in Marbella
6 Reasons to Buy Property in Spain in 2021
After several months of pandemic, the real estate sector in Spain is gradually recovering its activity, something which has been revealed by the Real Estate Activity Register Index (IRAI) of the Association of Registrars, which shows how during the third quarter of 2020 the indicators related to property, transactions and mortgages started to show some recovery … Continue reading 6 Reasons to Buy Property in Spain in 2021
Female Gaze – New Exhibition at Badr El Jundi Gallery
A couple of months ago we had the pleasure of interviewing María Gracia de Pedro, director of the local gallery Badr El Jundi (Anantara Villa Padierna 5* Palace Resort in Benahavís) about the gallery’s start, plans and artists they collaborate with. You can read more about it here. This time around they’re displaying a new … Continue reading Female Gaze – New Exhibition at Badr El Jundi Gallery
Top takeaways from the Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2021
In the middle of a global pandemic and the related economic crisis, why should we be interested in the wealthy? Simply put, if we are to understand market and asset performance then they form a central part of the story. Find below what the most important takeaways from the Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2021 … Continue reading Top takeaways from the Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2021
The Spanish Golden Visa – History and Q&A
The Spanish Golden Visa has become the gateway to Europe for thousands of applicants pursuing the European dream. They have collectively invested over 2 billion euros since its inception in 2013. Although Spain’s visa programme was initially a flop, as it fell well below expectations, and was marred with teething issues, an ambitious overhaul in … Continue reading The Spanish Golden Visa – History and Q&A
Google Invests Hefty Millions in Malaga
The existence of The Technology Park had put Málaga in the focus of the IT sector on an international scale. A city that was traditionally known for its tourism is now getting attention from the tech giant, Google itself. The company is planning to invest more than 650 million dollars until 2025. Málaga is to … Continue reading Google Invests Hefty Millions in Malaga
Technogym at Marbella Club Hills
Having at least one gym equipment at home is not eccentricity anymore. Whether you prefer cross-fit, pilates, running or yoga, the home gym trend seems to be staying here for a while. The latest studies and analysis show that the home gym equipment market revenue will grow by 9% during the period between 2019 … Continue reading Technogym at Marbella Club Hills
Badr El Jundi – 5* Art Gallery in Benahavís
It’s widely believed that art can contribute to positive change. Art’s been created to communicate important messages and to inspire us to act and think. Before humankind learned to read we depended solely on word of mouth or on visual symbols to express meanings and to learn something. This is not a new idea at … Continue reading Badr El Jundi – 5* Art Gallery in Benahavís
Forbes – Málaga one of the best cities for Americans to live, invest and work in Europe
In 2019 the New York Times named Cádiz (Andalusia) one of the best cities in the world to visit. In 2020 Forbes selected Málaga among one of the best cities for Americans to live, invest and work in Europe. Out of 120 cities worldwide, the ranking included three Spanish cities in ¨the best 20¨ – Málaga, … Continue reading Forbes – Málaga one of the best cities for Americans to live, invest and work in Europe