LOS MONTEROS
The Los Monteros area is about 10 minutes drive from the centre of Marbella. And is where one of the most prestigious 5* hotels on the coast, the Meridian Los Monteros Hotel, makes its home. Los Monteros is also where the famous "Antonio Banderos" has a home!
The Rio Real golf course is less than 2 kilometres from the apartment. With the well known Santa Clara Golf Club about 1 kilometre away.
The Monteros Beach, approx 2km from the apartment, is known for being rock free with shallow waters. This beach has a restaurant, showers and public services, rubbish bins, watch towers, life guards and first aid. Water sports such as windsurfing, water skis and pedlos are practised here. Among its services you will find two beach bars with sunbeds, a restaurant, a beach club and the Los Monteros Hotel.
The magnificent mountain known as 'La Concha' (the shell) is part of a range that extends across the skyline to the village of Ojen. Take the road to Ojen and turn left into the beautiful park called 'Juanar', where the mountainside is covered in pine trees, pinsapos, walnut and olive trees, as well as wild orchids - and some wild animals, including Hispanic wild goats, eagles and Royal owls. At one of its highest points stands 'El Mirador' where you can look down on one of the most spectacular views of Marbella and its surroundings.
MARBELLA
Marbella is known as one of the classiest and most beautiful holiday destinations in Southern Europe. It is the choice of the rich and famous, set against the stunning backdrop of "La Concha" mountain.
Marbella can best be described as a trendy cosmopolitan resort with long sandy beaches. It has a mixture of old and new, with stylish apartments along the sea front and quaint Andalusian style houses lining the picturesque alleys in Marbella's Old Town.
There is something here for everyone; sophistication, beaches, mountains, historic charm, countryside and city life. And there is no escaping the 320 days of sunshine a year. It is no wonder so many people come to Marbella to buy a property.
In Marbella' Old Town you will find many boutiques and coffee shops, with the well known 'Orange Square', located just off the main street, where you can dine amongst the orange trees. Expect to meet with stately buildings, the 16th century Town Hall, small shops, art galleries, bars and bistros, together with a hub of activity day and night. And depending on the time of year, the colours here can be vibrant, with the trees and exotic tropical plants set against a backdrop of dazzling white buildings and a deep blue sky.
Marbellahas a bustling lively nightlife with a good range of bars and plenty of restaurants to suit all tastes. The city also has its share of nightclubs. A walk along the promenade in the evenings is a popular past time for locals as well as holiday makers.
There are also two large parks in Marbella, which provide some welcome shade to spend some time with a book. The amphitheatre at Constitution Park (once the garden of a private residence) is frequently used for concerts and plays and flamenco evenings in the summer.
Casinos, clubs and just about every sporting activity under the sun is always within reach, few places can match Marbella for world-class tennis, sailing and golf. There are also three pleasure craft harbours here.
PUERTO BANUS
Puerto Banus is located just west of Marbella. It is a bustling cosmopolitan resort set around a picturesque yacht harbour, with plenty to keep you entertained. There are an abundance of designer label shops together with restaurants and bars where you can sit looking over the harbour. Here you will be overwhelmed by the size and beauty of the yachts that are moored there.
The setting is close to ideal, with it's impressive mountain backdrop and ocean views. Over the years the port has steadily grown and now features a casino, commercial shopping centre, a department store, marine observatory and a multi cinema.
Nightlife buzzes at Puerto Banus with your choice of alfresco bars, piano bars and discos, while during the day this is a window shopper's dream where you will find several of the world renowned fashions houses, together with small boutiques and interesting shops. A great place to just sit and have coffee or a glass of sangria, watching all the beautiful people walk by.
Every Saturday morning one of the largest street markets in the Costa del Sol is held near the bull ring in Puerto Banus. Here you will find all sorts of bargains, big and small, from antique furniture to bikinis! There are also many cafe's where you can relax with a beer or coffee and watch the world go by.
Other places of interest, if you want to see a more traditional side of Spain, are the small towns and villages north of the coast line. Ronda is very historic with its famous bridge, also Mijas, up in the hills above Fuengirola with its whitewashed buildings. There is much to explore, and all within a reasonable drive.
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