Healthcare is one of the most practical questions buyers and relocating residents ask about the Costa del Sol. This guide covers the main hospitals, private clinics and health centres across Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona: helping you understand what is available, where, and how Spain’s public and private healthcare systems work in the region.
After 15 years without a valid urban plan, Marbella has just reached a turning point. The city’s new General Plan, the PGOM, has received formal approval from the Junta de Andalucía, making Marbella the first municipality in Andalusia to achieve this under the new LISTA framework. Read about the PGOM and POU progress, details and what it means in practice.
Every 28 February, Andalucía celebrates its regional autonomy with a joyful burst of culture, food, and community spirit. In Marbella, that often means flamenco dresses, traditional breakfasts, giant street paella, and neighbourhood parties stretching well into the afternoon. Whether you are a long-term resident, a recent arrival, or simply curious about life here, this is your guide to the day.
From the newly renovated Kimpton Los Monteros and Don Carlos to the incoming Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria and Las Dunas branded resorts, this article examines how established and emerging hospitality investments are reshaping property values across Río Real, Los Monteros and Elviria. Includes January 2026 price data, branded residence insights, neighbourhood analysis and strategic timing considerations for buyers and investors.
The Four Seasons Río Real development took a significant step forward in February 2026, with environmental approvals confirmed and the urbanisation project now under formal review by Marbella’s town hall. For anyone already invested in East Marbella, watching the hotel industry or this part of the coast with interest: here is what has been approved, what comes next, and why it matters.
In early 2026, a major structural change quietly began reshaping the way real estate industry will work across Andalucía. This development signals a broader transformation in market standards, one that matters to anyone buying, selling, or investing in prime property, particularly on the Costa del Sol.
A new chapter is unfolding on Marbella’s eastern coastline with the announcement of Higueron’s agreement for a Waldorf Astoria Hilton in the hills of east Marbella. Set to redefine hospitality and lifestyle in the region, the Higuerón Marbella Golf Resort will anchor a wave of high-end branded hotels planned in the area, raising East Marbella’s property profile, increasing residential appeal, and strengthening long-term investment value.
The Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez proposed a national property database to make real sold property prices publicly accessible: an essential move to improve market transparency, boost buyer confidence, and modernise the Spanish real estate sector. Though there is a simple way to provide more accurate data using the existing systems.
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