The Golden Mile is synonimous with Marbella, originally a mile long stretch of coast located between 2 landmarks: Puerto Banus Marina and Marbella town center.
Brought to the worlds attention in the 1950s as one of Europes most up and coming holiday destinations for the rich and famous. From 1950 to the millennium, this small areas population grew 9 fold and continues to grow! The high seasons bring over 30% increase to the local population with foreigners and Spanish tourists having their second, third and even fourth homes in the area.
Some of the most luxurious 5* plus hotels and unique residences are located on The Golden Mile. Highly sought after due to the fact that the sea, hills and golf courses are so close in proximity giving a feel of everything at your fingertips. Properties are located beachside and mountainside and are divided only by the main coastal road to Marbella.
Beachside property can be situated up to 5th and 6th line from the beach, all within a 3 minute or less walk from the sand. Marbellas most exclusive location for VIP property would be first or second line beach. With such a prominent address, the villas that are built here are second to none, with top qualities and the most up to date technologies with extraordinary and lavish accessories, fit for a King! Marbella Golden Mile villas are for rent as well as for sale, allowing clients to experience to best of both worlds, most of these spectacular residences are 5+ bedrooms and include facilities such as: multiple reception rooms, cinema rooms, games rooms, indoor swimming pools, gymnasiums, private spa, tennis courts but above all frontline beachside villas offer unique sunsets overlooking the coast of Africa from their terraces and private gardens.
Investment in Marbella beachside property has always been in high demand, from 1954 when the Marbella Club Hotel opened (right in the middle of the Golden Mile) to today, some properties have been kept by the same privileged families and some have been sold on and brand new unique villas are being built sensitively and in keeping with their surroundings.
2 of Marbellas 5* luxurious and well-established cosmopolitan hotels are located on The Golden Mile. Very individual in style, these hotels are the finest of Marbella. Through the years these hotels have been host to royalty, actors, aristocrats, sporting personalities and head of state.
- The Marbella Club Hotel – Featuring 121 bedrooms and suites with 16 Andalusian style villas through 42.000m2 of fabulous botanical gardens including lemon, orange, avocado, fig and banana trees among tropical plants. Extensively renovated from the mid 1980s till 2000 to include a fully equipped gym, Thalasso Spa with wellness programs, beachside swimming pool with restaurant, famous restaurants, bars, direct access to the beach with beach club and private pier.
- Puente Romano Beach Resort & Spa Hotel – A unique resort built in the style of an Andalusian village, with 264 accommodations distributed in 27 houses with 3 floors each offering privacy in 55.000m2 of lush tropical gardens. The hotel boasts unique facilities including a famous Six Senses Spa, Beach club, swimming pools, Michelin stared restaurants, discotheques, Fitness & Wellbeing, Golf and Tennis club with botanical gardens with water features.
Mountainside Properties on The Golden Mile are located in 3 main areas: Sierra Blanca, Cascada Camojan and Rocio de Nagueles, each unique lending to clients necessities.
- Sierra Blanca: Is a gated community with 24hrs security, nestled just above Marbella town center offering spectacular sea views in a luxurious estate. Sierra Blanca comprises fundamentally of luxury villas for sale and for rent, alongside plots and townhouses within an impeccably kept community with grand streets and beautiful property entrances. There are few residential areas in Marbella with such a requested address, neighbours are from pop stars to politicians, with top quality luxury cars which can be seen on a daily basis.
- Cascada Camojan: A gated residential development adjacent to Sierra Blanca with private security but in the midst of nature. Typically villas for sale in Cascada Camojan are built on large plots of over 2.000m2 with panoramic sea and mountain views. The interior streets have a more relaxed country style feel compared to Sierra Blanca whilst only being a 3 minutes drive away from Marbella center. The properties are hidden away and not overlooked which appeals to many high society clients.
- Rocio Nagueles: A residential area separating the golf valley of Nueva Andalucia all the way to Sierra Blanca. This area leads down to the coastal road therefore boasting a wide span of property types, from small apartments to large villas this area is in high demand for both residential properties and holiday homes. Rocio Nagueles is also home to many Royal families and World class personalities owning large luxury estates.
When looking for a wonderful property in a unique Marbella setting, you only have to look to The Golden Mile, a great investment location surrounded by all facilities and luxuries.
Marbella Unique Properties are pleased to offer a selection of stunning beachside villas on The Golden Mile for short term rent and a unique choice of luxury mountainside villas on The Golden Mile for sale. We are also on hand to help find your ideal property by discussing your personal needs, selecting properties and arranging viewings at your convenience, just give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you.