The most sophisticated and desirable luxury resort on Spain’s famous Costa del Sol, Marbella has come a long way from its modest fishing village roots. The very name ‘Marbella’ is synonymous today with a sense of glamour, opulence and good taste, qualities that glitter most brightly along the Golden Mile.

You’ll find this tiara of star-studded clubs, beach hotels and restaurants between Marbella and Puerto Banús, the Med’s most famous port. From its waterfront bars and restaurants the haves envy the have-yachts along a quayside thick with mega yachts and low-slung super cars.

One street back, the town’s warren of designer shops and boutiques hint further at the kind of lifestyle on offer. The town’s top-class restaurants, luxury spa hotels, shopping, and playtime on offer here, combine irresistibly with the magnificent location to create a compelling destination.

Despite the flood of money into the town, Marbella has somehow avoided losing its soul. Its landscaping is lush and exquisite; lofty palms shade the promenade, while generous spans of park and greenery offer space and peace.