Category: Costa del Sol
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St. Regis Announces €500 Million Beachfront Resort and 151 Luxury Residences in Marbella
Marbella is preparing to welcome one of its most exciting luxury developments, as St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott International, announces a €500 million beachfront resort in Las Chapas, Marbella East. Developed by Platinum Estates and Sierra Blanca Estates, the project will combine a five-star hotel with 169 rooms and 151 exclusive luxury…
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Marbella Plans 156 New Homes and Expansive Green Spaces Near La Cañada
Marbella is moving forward with a major residential development near La Cañada shopping centre, introducing 156 detached homes alongside extensive public green spaces and new community facilities. The project, led by Hungarian developer Cordia, part of the Futureal Group, will transform a 105,000-square-metre site north of the AP-7 motorway, close to Trapiche del Prado. With…
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Marbella Enhances Its Seafront Promenade with Coastal-Inspired Renovations
Marbella continues to improve its coastal infrastructure with a project designed to enhance accessibility, safety and the overall appearance of its seafront promenade. The renovation of the staircase connecting Calle Velázquez to the Paseo Marítimo includes wider steps, new paving and decorative ceramic tiles inspired by the Mediterranean Sea. The project was reported to be…
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Marbella Enters a New Era of Urban Development
Marbella is entering a new phase of urban development following the approval of its General Municipal Development Plan (PGOM), marking an important step towards modernising the city’s planning framework. The new plan will coexist with the 1986 General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) during a transitional period, ensuring continuity while the municipality prepares its more detailed…
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Marbella Approves New Urban Plan, Expanding Urban Land to 53 Million m²
Marbella is set to take an important step in its urban development on 18 September 2026, when the Town Council gives final approval to the new General Municipal Plan (PGOM). The plan will replace the city’s outdated 1986 planning framework and make Marbella the first municipality in Andalucía with a PGOM adapted to the regional
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Marbella property prices surpass €800,000 for the first time
Marbella’s residential property market has reached a new milestone, with the average transaction value surpassing €800,000 for the first time. According to data from Spain’s Notarial Statistics Portal, the average value of homes sold during the first five months of 2026 reached €803,522. The increase has been remarkable in recent years. The average transaction value
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Spain’s most expensive home is in Marbella, valued at €70 million
Marbella has once again reinforced its position at the top of Spain’s luxury property market. Villa Bellagio, an extraordinary mansion on Marbella’s prestigious Golden Mile, has been named the most expensive home currently for sale in Spain, with an asking price of €70 million, according to a ranking compiled by Idealista. The spectacular estate offers
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Marbella expands with major Río Real development
Marbella is preparing for another significant urban expansion with the second phase of the Río Real Golf development, an ambitious project covering more than 47 hectares on both sides of the AP-7. Promoted by Neinor Homes, one of Spain’s leading residential developers, the project will introduce 428 new homes, including 41 detached properties and 387
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Solar Eclipse Fever Hits the Costa del Sol as Hotel Prices Soar Ahead of 2027
Excitement is already building across southern Spain for the total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027, with the Costa del Sol expected to be one of the prime locations to experience the extraordinary event. The eclipse is expected to pass across southern Spain at around 10:45am, with the path of totality covering areas including Málaga,
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Marbella to Host the T100 Triathlon World Championship in 2027
Marbella has been officially selected as one of the host cities for the 2027 T100 World Championship Tour, reinforcing its reputation as one of Europe’s leading destinations for international sport and luxury tourism. The prestigious event will take place on 18–19 September 2027, welcoming the world’s top professional triathletes to compete on the Costa del