Casa Magna Marbella - Spain
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Marbella Sunshine
A stunning, spacious apartment on Spain’s famous Costa de Sol, overlooking the beautiful Magna Golf and Country Club in trendy Nuevo Andalucia. An easy drive from the beach and stylish Marina of Puerta Banus.
The perfect base from which to explore this Spanish coastline with its many cafes, restaurants, wineries and beaches.
The Golf Estate
A second floor apartment owned by a British family who allow friends of friends to stay when it is not in use. A lift is available from the parking garage below and ground floor, or stairs.
It is a private, fully gated estate with 24 hour security. Full address details are only provided when booking but for research purposes, it is located on Avenida de Calderon de La Barca.
A Family Affair
The Apartment sleeps up to 8 guests in four tastefully appointed bedrooms, and offers beautiful views over the golf estate and hills beyond.
The apartment is fully air-conditioned for comfort. Great for family time with large spaces for relaxing, be it indoors, or on the vast balcony which has a braai/BBQ, lounge area, large dining table and hot tub.
Accommodation
The apartment has 4 bedrooms (2 doubles and 2 twins) so it can sleep up to 8 guests. Three of the bedrooms are ensuite.
Master bedroom
The main bedroom is huge with a super-king bed, ensuite and sliding doors onto the patio from its private lounge area.
Bedroom 4
A small bedroom just off the dining room with two singles which is ideal for children. This bathroom uses the guest toilet and sink.
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 has its own ensuite bathroom, twin beds and boasts lovely views over the hot tub and hills beyond, with sliding doors onto the patio.
Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 is slightly smaller with a double bed and ensuite bathroom which has a shower. It is located to the side of the apartment but still has lovely views out the window.
The Apartment
The apartment has a large flat-screen TV in the lounge and master bedroom - and complimentary WiFi throughout.
The spacious balcony has beautiful views and comes complete with comfortable lounge seating, a dining area and an inviting hot tub! It’s the perfect spot to unplug and relax with a good book and a glass of wine. There is also a gas BBQ.
There is also a fabulous communal pool to cool off in the summer months.
Kitchen
A beautiful kitchen, fully equipped with top quality appliances for you to explore your favourite cuisines in utmost comfort.
Dining
Dining table for 8 indoors plus an outdoor table on the balcony.
The Pool
There is a fabulous communal pool to cool off in the summer months. There is also a grassed garden area outside the fence with loungers and brollies. There are toilet and changing facilities at the pool as well as showers.
A second communal pool can also be used within the estate.
When to Visit
Marbella, located on the Costa del Sol, boasts a Mediterranean climate that is beautiful pretty much all year round. There’s never a bad time to visit!
If you love real heat then the best time to visit is in July and August. June and September can also get to 25 to 30°C. Andalusian winters are mild, averaging highs of 17°C in December, making it one of the warmest cities in Spain all year round.
Getting to Magna Marbella
Magna Marbella is a 45 minute drive (67 km) along the AP-7 toll road from Málaga Airport. You can also fly into Gibraltar.
Hiring a car (OK Mobility / RecordGo / GoldCar are all based at Malaga airport Terminal) is recommended so that you are able to explore at leisure and access the many beaches. Free parking (bay 56) is available in an underground car park with lift.
Book it
Enquire about availability and book by emailing amanda@ethosmarketing.co.uk.
Rates for the whole apartment per night, based on 5 people staying, are:
£125 per night in low season
(Jan, Feb, March, April, October, November, December)£200 per night in middle season
(May, June and September)£270 per night in peak season
(July & August)
Discounts apply for long stays. One night’s deposit to hold the space is required.
This rate does not include the end of stay clean which is a compulsory cost of £100.
If you have 6 - 9 people staying, an extra cost of £25 per person per night applies.
Don’t Forget…
If you quote “Umlingo” when you book your stay you will get a 10% discount off stays of a week or longer (TBC)
Book flights
Airlines that fly from Gatwick:
Out and About
Closest Village
The closest village is Nueva Andalucia
Groceries – Scandi Supermarket in the village is the closest but there is also a SuperSol and a Supermercado nearby. Aldi is on the way to Marbella for a bigger shop
Pharmacy - Farmacia Villafranco Merce
A variety of local cafes, bars and restaurants
Shopping
La Canada – large shopping centre with a food court. Worth a visit. 10 minute drive. Plenty of free parking
Outlet Village – back near the airport – called Mcarthurglen and it is linked to Plaza Mayor shopping centre and a food court https://www.mcarthurglen.com/en/outlets/es/designer-outlet-malaga/
Saturday Marbella Outdoor Market – open until 2pm – near to the Marbella Arena (Old Bull Ring)
Water Parks
Aqualand – about a 40 minute drive back towards the airport. https://www.aqualand.es/torremolinos/
Costa Water Park (in the sea) - https://www.costawaterpark.com/
NaguPark Marbella, Playa de Casablanca, Marbella, goo.gl/maps/8XTyaGZQgHXWA6RP8
Must See Attractions
Plaza de los Naranjos (Marbella)
5 miles – lovely to go by ferry from Puerto Banus Marina
Puerto Banus Marina
2 miles – glamourous people watching with a wide range of high end restaurants and bars and designer shops.
Life’s a Beach
Beaches Nearby
Nueva Andalucía Beach - 1.8 miles
Cortijo Blanco Beach - 1.8 miles
Puerto Banús Beach - 1.9 miles
San Pedro Beach - 1.9 miles
Río Verde - 1.9 miles
Playa de Nueva Andalucía’s El Duque is a five minute drive or a 30 minute walk down hill.
This beach is adjacent to Puerto Banús, the Costa del Sol’s most luxurious resort. With its golden sands, rich vegetation and swaying palms, this beach is fabulous with a lovely swimming area thanks to the jetties that have been built with a 1,050 metres long, 30 metres wide stretch of beach sand. It has plenty of sunbeds to hire (high season around 20 Euros) or space to just put down your towels.
Beach Clubs
El Duque is home to two of Marbella’s most glamorous beach clubs: the Ocean Club and Buddha Beach. https://oceanclub.es/
https://lasalabythesea.com/home/ Open 11am – 7pm. Chilled vibe
https://www.purobeach.com/en/ - closer to Estepona
https://alabarderobeach.es/en - more of a restaurant with a terrace on the beach. Great for cocktail and evening meal – great paella
CaboPino Marina and Andy’s Beach Bar. About a 20 minute drive. Parking at the marina. Andy’s beach bar offers loungers for 8Euros each, a beach restaurant, music and fun! https://andysbeach.com/
Boat trips
https://www.fly-blue.com/en/ferry-banus-marbella/ This is the ferry from Puerto Banus to Marbella. A great way to get to Marbella if you want to visit the old town etc
https://royalcatamaran.com/ This is for dolphin trips and for small group 2 - 3 hour swimming trips.
Pretty Villages to Visit in Andalucia
Mijas
Mijas is famous for being one of Spain's whitewashed villages. Breath taking views, quaint streets lined up with white houses with flower pots hanging on the walls, intriguing legends, and the unbeatable Andalusian charm have attracted tourists to this little hilltop village since the 1960s. It’s about 40 minutes drive from the apartment.
Genalguacil
The MA8304 from Estepona to Genalguacil is either one of the prettiest or scariest roads in Spain. Wide enough for one car, it writhes through the pinsapo forests of the Sierra Bermeja, hairpinning down to the Genal — where you’ll find one of the finest river beaches in Andalusia — before climbing up to a hidden white village of unexpected beauty. Despite its tumultuous history of uprisings, banditry and reprisals, Genalguacil is a deeply tranquil spot that’s become dedicated to art, with 150-odd installations to discover in the streets and gardens and an arts festival held, inexplicably, in the fierce heat of August. It’s also about an hours drive away.
Setenil de las Bodegas
Named after its once flourishing wineries - bodegas - Setenil is probably unique among the pueblos blancos, white villages, of Andalucia. Where most pueblos blancos were built on protective bluffs and pinnacles, this town grew out of a network of caves in the cliffs above the rio Trejo north-west of Ronda. Its blinding white houses seem to emerge from the rocks, and some have rock roofs and even olive groves on their roofs. Its about an hour’s drive away.
Ronda
Ronda is a mountaintop city set dramatically above a deep gorge. This gorge (El Tajo) separates the city’s circa-15th-century new town from its old town, dating to Moorish rule. Puente Nuevo, a stone bridge spanning the gorge, has a lookout offering views. New town’s Plaza de Toros, a legendary 18th-century bullring, is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. Ronda can be twinned nicely with Setenil and be sure to enjoy an olive oil tasting tour https://www.laorganic.es/en/oleotourism/ronda/
Dining Out in Marbella
Magna Cafe - 500 yards which is great for a special night out or just cocktails
Mr Noodles - Great Asian Takeaway for an evening in
Restaurante Los Naranjas Golf Club - 500 yards - Good lunch spot
Noto Food & People - Near the Casino and Hard Rock Hotel for lovely Italian food
Bao Garden - Neuva Andalucia – walkable (15 mins) or short drive
Phosh Deli -Neuva Andalucia – great poke bowls for a takeaway lunch for the beach or pool
Top Thai - Near to the Marbella Arena – 5 minutes drive and easy parking. Good and affordable
Jack’s – American Diner which is near to the Marbella Arena for good and affordable meals
Puerto Banus Restaurants
Its a 3 minute taxi ride or a 30 minute walk to the marina. Some great spots top try include:
Leone Brasserie - great brunch spot
Jake’s Smokehouse - Affordable day or night for a meal
La Sala Banus - Lively dining spot with live music
Amore e Fantasia - Great Italian food and ambiance. Near the tower.
Memories for a lifetime …
