Marbella attractions and properties for sale on the Golden Mile

If you are looking for Marbella attractions and properties for sale on the Golden Mile, you will be spoilt for choice in this glamorous region of Spain’s Costa del Sol.

Home to the rich, famous and infamous, the Golden Mile oozes style, charm and wealth at every turn. Properties for sale on the Golden Mile between Marbella and Puerto Banus are among the most sought after in Spain and it comes as no surprise that the Saudi Royal Family own a palace here.

Villas, apartments and penthouses for sale on the Golden Mile, Marbella can sell for anything from €500,000 to €20 million plus, depending on the actual location, how big the plot is and the age and condition of the property.

The Golden Mile actually stretches four miles between Marbella and Puerto Banus and is home to some of Marbella’s most spectacular estates with stunning views of the sea and mountains.

Landmark hotels along this prestigious stretch of the Costa del Sol include the Hotel Puente Romano and the Marbella Club – both which were part of the early tourist boom in Marbella in the 1950’s and 60’s.

Hollywood celebrities and Europe's Royal Elite began to make Marbella their preferred holiday destination shortly after Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe opened the Marbella Club.

Along the motorway which divides the sea side from the mountain side of the Golden Mile are strings of high class business centres, 5 star hotels and upmarket urbanisations such as La Alcazaba, Marbellamar, Santa Margarita, Sierra Blanca, El Vicario and Ancon Sierra.

In the early days, Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant could be spotted in Marbella. Rolling Stones’ star Ronnie Wood, Scottish actor Sean Connery and superstar Prince have also enjoyed the five-star infrastructure, first-class cuisine, and sunny climate.

In the last few years Marbella has seen the visit of USA’s former first lady Michelle Obama and many other celebrities including, Eve Longoria, Ivana Trump and Antonio Banderas.

Marbella is famous throughout the world for its glitzy image and wild nightlife. The best venues are located on the Golden Mile and include: Olivia Valere, Pangea, The Suite Club and Malavida. Top restaurants along the route include Villa Tiberio, Cibu Italiano and La Meridiana.

Local beaches include Nagueles Beach next to the Marbella Club urbanisation, which offers water sports, two beach clubs and a beach bar, Casablanca Beach with six beach bars and Puente Romano Beach with a range of services and facilities.

If you want to walk from Marbella to Puerto Banus (or the other way round) take a stroll along the Paseo Maritimo, the seafront promenade. Over 50 restaurants and a wide choice of shops line the promenade in Marbella. As you walk towards Puerto Banus, along the Golden mile, you will pass some of the most stunning beachfront villas and estates in Spain.

Whether you are looking for the ideal property for sale on the Golden Mile, Marbella or you want to visit for a holiday, you will find a wide range of luxury accommodation to choose from.