7 Reasons why to live in Marbella

16 Jun 2023 | Lifestyle

To live in Marbella is a luxury, not only in the sense of the quality of its services and its wide variety, but also because a series of exceptional factors come together. There are many more, but I am going to tell you 7 reasons why to live in Marbella.

LOCATION

Marbella, its municipal area, borders the municipalities of Benahavis, Istán and Ojen to the north, Estepona to the west and Mijas to the east.

It has 27 kilometres of coastline and is sheltered to the north by the foothills of the Sierra Blanca.

Well communicated by its easy and quick access to the A-7 motorway and the AP-7 toll motorway that connects it with the whole of the Costa del Sol, with the capital Malaga 60 kilometres away and its Pablo Picasso International Airport, the Maria Zambrano train station and its port, making it a complete package of connections.

Marbella also has a public bus service, both urban and extra-urban.

Marbella’s location allows access in a short space of time to destinations such as Ronda, Tarifa, Gibraltar and Sierra Nevada in Granada.

WEATHER

Marbella, thanks to its geographical location, enjoys a Mediterranean climate with warm temperatures in spring and summer and mild and slightly cold in autumn and winter.

The average annual temperature is 18 degrees Celsius, ranging in winter from 10 to 18 degrees and in summer from 18 to 30 degrees.

In the autumn-winter season there are isolated heavy rains and temperatures rarely drop below 10 degrees Celsius.

Summers are dry with some heat waves and can reach 35 degrees Celsius or more.

Marbella enjoys sunshine like nowhere else, with 9-10 hours of natural light in winter and 12-15 hours in summer.

The sea temperature in the summer months, from June to September, ranges from 20 to 24 degrees.

GASTRONOMY

Marbella is a city focused on tourism and very cosmopolitan, offering a wide range of local, national and international gastronomic services.

In Marbella you can find high quality Michelin-starred restaurants such as El Lago, Messina, Nintai and Skina, where you can enjoy unforgettable experiences.

Also, of course, numerous tapas bars in the old town offer the possibility to taste the specialities of the area in a relaxed atmosphere.

On the beaches of Marbella and its promenade you can’t miss visiting the beach bars with a wide variety of specialities, atmospheres and always with an excellent service and quality in their dishes.

Throughout Marbella you can find restaurants with Japanese, Thai, Italian, Chinese, Argentinian, Russian, French, Swedish, Arabic cuisine with the typical dishes of each one.

EXCLUSIVE SERVICES

Marbella offers you a wide variety of exclusive services oriented to satisfy any need, both basic and high level.

The real estate offer is always a reference as we have the best properties in the best areas. From holiday flats, luxury villas and properties in the best urbanisations that include concierge service, spa and gym areas.

In Marbella you can hire luxury services such as pleasure boat rentals, luxury vehicles with and without driver, private helicopter flights, VIP transfers and wedding hairdressers at home, etc. .

Catering services are also available for any type of event and, on a more private and exclusive level, private chef services for special occasions.

GOLF AND SPORTS LEISURE

Marbella is considered the Costa del Golf and not without reason. Its 22 golf courses located throughout the municipality are the delight of golf enthusiasts.

The golf clubs are the perfect excuse to enjoy Marbella after a day of sport.

In addition to the wide range of golf on offer, Marbella has both public and private sports facilities, as well as tennis and paddle tennis clubs and even an hour’s drive away, the private Ascari car circuit for motor racing enthusiasts.

Along the Marbella coastline you can find everything you need for water sports and jet ski hire.

Marbella also boasts enviable natural surroundings for hiking both in the mountains and by the sea on the coastal path that runs along the coast.

HEALTH AND EDUCATION

Marbella is a destination of choice for many people from all over the world seeking special medical attention. It has prestigious private clinics with all kinds of specialities, as well as luxury medical centres where they not only take care of your ailments but also provide an environment for stress relief, meditation, cardiovascular training, yoga and pilates.

Also in Marbella you can find the best spas with natural therapies and specialised treatments, wellness, gym, hydrotherapy, beauty salon, all facing the sea.

For people looking for this type of services, there are health packages that include all services.

In terms of education, Marbella has private international schools aimed at selective education for the many foreign residents who decide to settle in the area.

LEISURE

As a tourist destination par excellence, Marbella has a wide range of leisure facilities.

The best beach clubs can be found on the Marbella coast, with their private parties, top music and exclusive atmosphere.

Every summer the Starlite gala takes place, with musical performances by top stars and themed parties.

Nightlife hotspots in Marbella include the marina in the city, Puerto Banus with its numerous establishments and the Golden Mile, the area between the city and Puerto Banus.

For those who like shopping, Marbella offers the best. The La Cañada shopping centre with around 300 shops of all kinds is a reference point. Also in the city centre there is an abundant and high quality shopping offer, being in Puerto Banus where the top brands are concentrated.

Benarroch Real Estate invites you to visit and get to know us not only as a tourist destination but also as an exceptional place to live in Marbella.