Marbella is a city in Andalusia, Spain, by the Mediterranean, situated in the province of Málaga, beneath La Concha. In 2000 the city had 98,823 inhabitants, in 2004, 116,234, in 2010 circa 135,000.
Marbella and the nearby Puerto Banús are important beach resorts of the Costa del Sol. The town is famous for being a playground for the rich and famous. Marbella is famed as an exclusive destination for wealthy tourists from Northern Europe, as well as the well-heeled from the UK, Ireland and Germany. At Elviria Hills resort you can experience the true Marbella, and get a feel for what what the rich and famous love about the area. Grab a luxury apartment rental Elviria Marbella and holiday like a star.
A popular, and fashionable place to visit – there are multiple attractions in the area. With numerous restaurants of varying degrees of class. Golf courses, shops, and bars are all in abundance. Marbella is a wonderful mix of glamour and charm. A beautiful promenade runs along the length of the resort, lined with shops, bars and restaurants, and the famous port at Marbella is home to plenty of luxury yachts and cruisers. A 7km stretch of golden sand offers the perfect place to relax and enjoy the wonderful sunshine of the Costa del Sol, with the two beaches of Marbella, El Fuerte and El Fontanilla, providing all the convenient amenities one would expect. Hidden away behind Marbellas’ glamorous exterior, with its’ chic designer shops and elegant marina, is an authentic old quarter, full of Andalusian charm and Moorish influences. ‘Orange Square’ has a maze of narrow streets, rows of whitewashed houses with flower-filled balconies and offers plenty of charming local craft shops and traditional tapas bars. The skyline of Marbella is fairly low-rise, offering accommodation to suit most visitors, with the surrounding hills and countryside dotted with exclusive private homes and luxury villas.
Because this is a coastal urbanisation, many homes are within walking distance of the beach. Also conveniently located are the Santa María and Santa Clara golf courses with their respective clubs; two more courses – Golf Club Marbella and Golf Rio Real – are only a short drive away. The El Casco Tennis club is another attraction at Elviria, offering quality facilities.
