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Winter finally arrived on the Costa del Sol last week.
After a period of mild weather, temperatures plummeted and snow fell on some of the higher ground. If you drive from Puerto Banus to Malaga, you will see a dusting of snow on the Serrania de Ronda and La Cruz Juanar. The emblematic peak of La Concha that protects the properties in Marbella from the harsh northerly winds has not yet surrendered to the snowfall, but perhaps it won´t be spared for much longer.
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In this current economic climate, every prospective buyer of Spanish property is looking for a great deal. That much is probably true of buyers worldwide at the present time.
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Those buyers seeking to buy in to the ultimate lifestyle on the Costa del Sol would be advised to consider the three most exclusive villa urbanisations in the Marbella area. Each offer quality residences in superb locations, and importantly in this day and age, each resort also boasts stringent 24 hour security, ensuring privacy and protection for its residents.
The most prestigious of these resorts is undoubtedly La Zagaleta Country Club. Located on the Ronda Road just to the west of Puerto Banus, La Zagaleta is home to two private 18 hole golf courses, clubhouse, concierge service, helipad and 24 hour security. Its multi million euro villas overlook stunning natural scenery that is home to stocked fishing lakes and a natural habitat that encourages the wildlife to wander in peace.
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Let´s face it, Christmas shopping in the UK is no fun. Hordes of shoppers, crowded stores, queues at the checkouts, your kid´s favourite toys sold out….oh, and the incessant rain and biting wind.
Let me tell you, Christmas shopping in Spain is fantastic – it´s amazing, it´s relaxing, it´s fun – it´s BRILLIANT…and everybody should do it.
First of all, the weather. Although the evenings start getting a little darker a little quicker in the winter months here in Southern Spain, you are normally sure of clear blue skies and 20 degree heat.
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Apart from the usual hectic tourist periods throughout the year – typically August, Easter and school holidays – the Costa del Sol enjoys a rather sedate pace of life. Whilst there is always a steady flow of tourists throughout the year, something very strange happened in Marbella and Puerto Banus a couple of weeks ago.
It began with finding myself having to queue for 20 minutes to park my car in Puerto Banus on the Saturday morning – a problem usually reserved for weekends during the absolute peak periods of Summer and Easter. The port itself was teeming with people – the shops were packed, there were people cramming into the bars and cafes. Very odd for an October Saturday – and an overcast one at that!
If you are looking for a year-round destination that is easily accessible within 3 hours of the UK, offering sun, sea and that sultry Mediterranean lifestyle, then the Costa del Sol is probably already at the top of your list.
What´s more, for those ´fashionistas´ amongst you, Puerto Banus, the jewel in the Costa del Sol´s crown, is now undoubtedly the fashion and designer shopping ´mecca´ of the Mediterranean. Already home to several of the world´s top designers, the last 18 months has seen an influx of more of the world´s top brands, and Puerto Banus is now home to over 25 designer boutiques, offering a range of fashion and accessories for men and women.
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If you happen to be in Marbella this week, you will probably already have seen the spectacular sight of what looks like a cruise liner, anchored off the Mediterranean coast. This is in fact the ´Prince Abdulaziz´, one of the largest motor yachts in the world.
With a length of 147 metres and a cruising speed of 22 knots, the yacht was built in 1984 at a cost of 184 million dollars, with features including pools, hospital, cinema, helicopter with landing pad, underwater detection system, and even a small mosque. Belonging to the Saudi royal family, the yacht was launched as ´Abdul Aziz´, but renamed later by the late King Fahd for his son.
