Walk the Golden Mile from Marbella to Puerto Banus
Javier Nieto - Aug 20, 2015 - Marbella Lifestyle
The glamorous stretch of coastline that runs from Marbella to Puerto Banús belongs to the Golden Mile, one of the most sought after addresses in Europe. Here you will find luxurious villas, mansions and penthouse apartments looking straight across the sandy beaches to yachts bobbing in the sea.
The prime setting, accompanied by a supreme sense of style and elegance, is the reason why the Golden Mile is so popular among the international elite. Walk along the stylish beachside promenade and you will immediately understand why.
Framed by palms seemingly beckoning you on, the path leads past exclusive beach clubs, restaurants and mansions set amid the dense greenery of private domains. It is an ideal way to stroll between Marbella and Puerto Banús, taking in the elegant atmosphere and sandy beaches that contrast against the sparkling Mediterranean Sea to create a magical scene.
It is within this setting that the famous Marbella Club Hotel and Puente Romano Beach Resort are to be found. More than just luxurious five-star resorts with a long list of luxury amenities and some of the finest dining in Marbella, The Marbella Club and Puente Romano stand at the very heart of the glamour that has made Marbella famous since the 1950s.
Apartments and penthouses in the Puente Romano resort
Set amid the beautiful tropical greenery that marks the Puente Romano resort is a small, select residential area that offers some of the most exclusive apartments and penthouses in the region. Surrounded by a parkland landscape of waterfalls, fountains and a large pond with swans, these luxurious homes also enjoy inspiring views of the coast and the Mediterranean Sea across to Gibraltar and North Africa.
With access to the amenities and services of the prestigious resort yet engulfed in peace and privacy, these are some of the most highly desired properties anywhere on the Mediterranean.
Exquisite villa on the Golden Mile
The villas, apartments and penthouses within this privileged setting feature timeless Andalusian architecture whose sleek lines and light tones compliment the surrounding natural beauty. Designed to allow natural light and views to enter, the homes are just made for Marbella’s stylish outdoor lifestyle.
This newly refurbished duplex penthouse has a large south facing terrace with views of the communal pool and out to the Mediterranean, while this luxury ground floor apartment features a bright terrace overlooking the tropical communal gardens. This frontline beach apartment with direct access to the promenade is the perfect choice for those looking for a home within easy walking distance of all the amenities the area has to offer.
Within walking distance along the pleasant beach walk, the lively port of Puerto Banús is home to yachts, designer boutiques and some of the best restaurants in Spain. Or head in the opposite direction and find yourself among the restaurants, tapas bars and other pleasures of Marbella’s beachside area. From Puente Romano, both are on your doorstep without even having to get into a car.
Javier is the founder and CEO of Pure Living Properties. Born and raised in Marbella in an entrepreneurial family who settled on the Costa del Sol in the 1960s, when Marbella’s real estate and tourism industry was just a fledgling market, Javier is an expert connoisseur of Puente Romano, which he calls home, and the Golden Mile, but also of the best areas, projects and companies, as their owners and developers have been among his inner circle since childhood.