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"Everything you need to know before you make your move."

From buying and renting to golf, beaches, restaurants and the Marbella lifestyle — honest guides written from almost 10 years of living here.

Property

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Buyer's Guide

How to Buy Property in Marbella — The Honest Guide

From finding the right area to signing at the notary — everything you need to know before buying in Spain. No surprises, no jargon.

Rental Guide · For Owners

Renting Out Your Property in Marbella

How to maximise your rental income, manage your property remotely and navigate the legal requirements for renting in Andalucía.

Rental Guide · For Renters

Finding the Right Rental in Marbella

Short-term, long-term or seasonal — how to find the right rental in Marbella, what to expect, and how to avoid the common pitfalls.

Seller's Guide

How to Sell Your Property in Marbella

Pricing strategy, presentation, legal preparation and finding the right buyer — everything you need to sell well and without stress.

Investment Guide

Types of Investments We Do

Buy to live, buy to rent, buy to renovate and sell — a clear overview of the investment strategies that work in Marbella East right now.

Mortgage Calculator

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Purchase Costs Calculator

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Lifestyle — Marbella East

Golf Guide

The Best Golf Courses near Marbella East

Río Real, Santa Clara, Cabopino, La Quinta and more — our guide to the finest courses, membership options and what makes each one special.

Tennis & Padel Guide

Tennis & Padel Clubs in Marbella East

Marbella has one of the best padel and tennis scenes in Europe. Here is where to play, who to call and how to get into the community.

Family Guide

Best International Schools in Marbella East

British, German, Swedish — a complete guide to the international schools within minutes of Marbella East, with honest assessments of each.

Beach Guide

The Best Beaches & Chiringuitos in Marbella East

From the wild natural dunes of Artola to the refined elegance of Don Carlos — our honest guide to the finest coastline on the Costa del Sol.

Wellness Guide

Gyms & Wellness in Marbella East

Reformer Pilates, cold plunge, infrared sauna, yoga on the beach — Marbella East for people who take their health seriously.

Restaurants Guide

Restaurants & Nightlife in Marbella East

Chiringuitos, fine dining, hidden local gems and the best terraces. Our personal recommendations after almost 10 years eating our way around Marbella.

Areas

Marbella East — Our Speciality

Discover Every Area of Marbella — and Find Where You Belong

From Guadalmina to Cabopino — a complete guide to every neighbourhood, urbanisation and lifestyle zone across Marbella and the Costa del Sol. Each area has a personality. We know every one of them.

Luxury Lifestyle

Luxury Guide

Horse Riding in Marbella

The best riding clubs, routes and experiences in and around Marbella East.

Luxury Guide

Supercars & Jewellery in Marbella

Where to find, hire or buy the finest cars and jewellery on the Costa del Sol.

Luxury Guide

Yacht Charter & Purchase in Marbella

From an afternoon on the water to owning your own vessel — everything you need to know about yachts in Marbella.

Written By

"Every guide on this page is based on real experience — places I have been, people I have met and things I have learned after almost 10 years living here."

Alejandro Gerdt González · Owner & Founder, Favorite Home Marbella · Living in Marbella East since 2016

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