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Now, a lot of people will prefer modern shopping malls and we have our share of those along the coast, but for me it is hard to beat the atmosphere of an old town centre like that of Marbella. The problem is that while shopping centres feature some great shops and ...

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Monda is a typically Spanish village situated in the stunning mountains of Alpujata, only 15km from the cosmopolitan town of Marbella. What makes Monda so special is that it is a village that is very much alive, all the properties in Monda are populated all year round and the streets ...

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Fuengirola is a large resort town between Malaga and Marbella, popular with tourists and also as a place to live in Spain. We asked two established foreign residents in Fuengirola for their opinion on the town, and why they call Fuengirola "home". Firstly, Diego who came to Spain in 2002 with ...

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Asked to describe the characteristics of living in a village yet near to the amenities of a city, I could summon up a long list of advantages and conveniences – or I could simply say: Benahavis. This little village of several hundred souls lies nestled in a green valley with a ...

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Golf and Marbella go hand in hand, there are countless courses within easy reach. We asked the local International Golf Society to give us their opinion on some of the different courses available to visitors or residents in Marbella. Atalaya Old - Parkland course very popular with residents and tourists and ...

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The Old Town or “Casco Antiguo” is the loveliest corner in the trendiest resort town of Marbella, Costa del Sol. A short walk through the narrow streets flanked by white houses, monuments, churches and squares exhibit a great life of culture and rich history. Away from the crowded beaches and marina, ...

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