Living the Marbella life
Andalucía Area Guide : The large residential area of Nueva Andalucia, Costa del Sol, Spain, is one of the most popular locations for people looking for property in Marbella.
Where is Nueva Andalucia?
Nueva Andalucia is located to the west of Marbella and lies between Marbella city proper and the small town of San Pedro. Although it’s situated inland, Nueva Andalucia has easy access to the beach and is just a short drive from Puerto Banus. Malaga Airport is around 40 minutes’ drive away.
Location: Nueva Andalucia’s proximity to Marbella is one of the reasons many people choose to buy a home here. It takes around 10 minutes to reach the centre of Marbella and the same to get to the La Cañada shopping centre with its big choice of boutiques and stores. It’s even quicker to reach Puerto Banus and the nearby beaches. Nueva Andalucia has easy access to both the coastal highway (A7) and the toll motorway (AP7) that connects Malaga to Sotogrande.
Exclusivity: Nueva Andalucia is a well-established development and offers high-end amenities in a well-designed layout. Here, you will find some of Marbella’s finest restaurants and best golf courses not to mention many of the Costa del Sol’s most luxurious property options.
Amenities: As a well-established development Nueva Andalucia provides excellent amenities. You’ll find a range of supermarkets, shops and services such as banks and a post office within the development itself plus a wide choice of cafés, bars and restaurants. Sports facilities are first class with several fine tennis clubs and golf courses onsite – not for nothing is this area of Marbella known as Golf Valley. Medical needs are covered by a state-run health centre and number of private clinics and dental practices while large hospitals are nearby in Marbella and Estepona.
Established expat community: As one of the Costa del Sol’s oldest residential areas, Nueva Andalucia has been attracting expat residents from years. As a result, a large community of foreigners (mainly British, German and Scandinavian) have made Nueva Andalucia their permanent home.
Family-friendly location: If you have children, Nueva Andalucia is the perfect choice. Not only will you be able to find the right family property to buy here, you’ll also discover plenty to do for your children. And importantly if you plan to move to this area of Marbella, there’s a choice of schools, both Spanish and international within easy reach.
What can I buy in Nueva Andalucia?
Buyers here are literally spoilt for choice throughout Nueva Andalucia where you’ll find a selection of property ranging from small apartments at affordable prices to luxury mansions costing millions of euros. Choose from apartment-style living in one of the many apartment complexes, known for their tropical gardens and lovely pools – many apartments are frontline golf; spacious townhouses often sharing communal facilities such as a pool and gardens; or a villa, some of which are classed as the most luxurious on the Costa del Sol.