Your 164-page insider resource for property, lifestyle, investment, and the Marbella dream. This edition goes beyond listings, offering market insights, buying tips, and a curated look at Marbella’s best restaurants, hotels, and experiences. Inspired by Slim Aarons’ timeless “El Venero,” our reimagined cover celebrates the effortless elegance and vibrant spirit of Marbella today. Whether you’re buying, investing, or simply exploring, this guide is your invitation to live — and love — Marbella to the fullest.
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• Table of contents
• Your Complete Marbella Guide – Discover Edition 005 by Homerun Brokers
• About the Guide: A comprehensive handbook curated by experts
• Living the Marbella lifestyle
• Neighbourhood insights and real numbers
• Schools, services, and all the small details
• Buying, taxes & investment made simple
• A Cover That Captures the Essence of Marbella
• Why We Created the Guide – And Why It Matters
• Ready to Explore Marbella Differently?

Your Complete Marbella Guide – Edition 005 is, first and foremost, a printed magazine. It’s made with thick, matte pages and a linen-feel cover, so you can flip through, highlight sections, and keep it on your coffee table without glare. Inside, our multicultural Homerun Brokers team condenses more than ten years of daily experience in Marbella into one place. You’ll read clear profiles of every major residential area, a lawyer-checked step-by-step guide to buying property in Spain, up-to-date tax tables that explain the difference between ITP and IVA, and a market report that shows why demand stays strong even when headlines say otherwise. The layouts are clean, the photos are large, and QR codes link you to short explainer videos for anyone who likes learning by watching. Yes, we include a digital twin for your phone or laptop, but the real value is the magazine you can hold, make notes in, and share with friends or clients.

Marbella is far more than a sunny spot on the Costa del Sol—it’s a rhythm you slip into the moment you arrive. Picture starting the day with a lingering, feet-in-the-sand breakfast at MC Beach while fishing boats trace the horizon. By midday, it’s time for a round at Los Naranjos Golf, followed by a long lunch on the sunny terrace. Or, if you prefer a slower pace, spend the day by the sea with grilled fish and cold wine at a classic chiringuito—barefoot, shaded, and exactly where you want to be. Late afternoon calls for a slow mountain hike, winding through quiet forests and soft hills, opening to wide views of the sea and distant peaks.

Evenings belong to food and conversation. You might slip into the art-deco glow of Brasserie Astoria for sea-bass tartare and cocktails, then cross town to OCCO— a vibrant Lebanese dinner club that transforms into a lively late-night destination. New hotel arrivals like Kimpton Los Monteros and METT Costalita add fresh design and dining concepts, while legends such as Marbella Club and Puente Romano continue to anchor the scene with their timeless beach-front glamour.

That’s a single day—but only a glimpse. The guide devotes an entire 60-page lifestyle section to beach clubs, hidden tapas bars, wellness retreats, weekend getaways, and insider tips you won’t find on TripAdvisor. If you want the full itinerary—from best lunch spots to the best Go-to spot for beachside dancing—dive into Your Complete Marbella Guide – Edition 005 and let the planning begin.

Deciding where to live is tough, so we break down every main area—Golden Mile, La Zagaleta, El Madroñal, Nueva Andalucía, Sierra Blanca, San Pedro Playa, and La Quinta. For each one we explain the vibe, average price per square metre, typical buyer profile, travel times, and nearby schools. We also show real 2024 sales like Villa Mashrabiya at €10.8 million and Villa Five at €7.5 million, so you see honest numbers, not guesses.

Relocating with children means finding the right school as well as the right home. That’s why our Marbella Guide includes an eight-page overview of the area’s top international and bilingual schools, complete with curriculum details, facilities, fees (when available), direct contacts, and real insights from our own team.

Among the featured schools is Svenska Skolan Marbella, a Swedish primary that now includes Cambridge-accredited classes for grades 7–8 with small group sizes. Aloha College offers IPC, IGCSE, A-Levels and the IB on a campus with a 2,000 m² sports complex and FIFA-certified pitch. Atalaya International School allows students to graduate with either the Spanish Bachillerato or British A-Levels, while Swans International School stands out for its multilingual IB programme that even includes Mandarin. Among the specialist schools are Deutsche Schule Málaga with its own observatory and pool, and EIC, known for strong academics and high UK university placements. Alborán College in Las Chapas blends academics with nature through stables, school gardens and outdoor plays—ideal for hands-on learners.
Laude San Pedro International College is ranked among Spain’s top international schools by El Mundo, offering both British and Spanish academic pathways and a strong focus on languages, music and sports.

“Laude has exceeded my expectations—my son is super motivated there. It’s safe, inclusive, and really values sports and languages.”

Read more in our full: Marbella School Guide.

In short, the guide brings together essential contacts, fees, and forms so you can focus on living the Marbella lifestyle: where to dine, which places to explore, and the best school areas for your family.

The legal and finance pages in Your Complete Marbella Guide – Edition 005 provide a straightforward, easy-to-read overview of buying property in Marbella. Instead of dense legal jargon or complex diagrams, you’ll find clear explanations of the main taxes (ITP for resales and IVA + AJD for new builds), key costs to expect, and practical tips for budgeting. The guide also includes an investment section that shares insights on market opportunities and strategies to build value in Marbella — perfect for both first-time buyers and experienced investors looking to understand the essentials and make confident decisions.

In reimagining the cover for Your Complete Marbella Guide – Edition 005, we looked back to move forward. Inspired by Slim Aarons’ iconic 1967 photograph “El Venero,” shot right here in Marbella, we set out to create a contemporary tribute that reflects how the lifestyle has evolved—but never lost its essence.

Just like the original, our cover is more than an image—it’s a story. A visual love letter to sun-soaked terraces, relaxed elegance, and the effortless rhythm of life on the Costa del Sol. It’s about the people, the setting, the mood. And this time, it’s ours.

Every detail was intentional: the location is one of our exclusive listings, the clothes come from local label Homies Marbella, and the team? That’s us—Homerun Brokers—living the lifestyle we represent.

Some things may change, but the Marbella lifestyle remains the same. This cover is our art piece. A timeless tribute to the place we call home.

In Collaboration with Homies Marbella

The wardrobe on the cover was styled in collaboration with Homies Marbella, a local brand we've partnered with before. Their blend of elevated design and coastal attitude perfectly reflects the lifestyle we live and represent.

This year, we expanded the collaboration with additional campaign shots captured at Villa La Toca, one of our exclusive listings. These images, featuring more looks and creative direction, will appear throughout the guide—showcasing the ongoing synergy between our two brands.

We created Your Complete Marbella Guide to solve the four biggest challenges our clients face when buying, relocating, or investing in Marbella.

A Trusted Source — No Confusion

Forget outdated blogs and conflicting advice. This guide gives you one reliable source where every number, law, and trend is verified based on real transactions we close every week.

Real Lifestyle Insights — Not Just Market Data

Buying property isn’t just about price per square metre. That’s why we included a full 60-page lifestyle section that walks you through what a real day in Marbella feels like—from a beachside breakfast to padel at NAC, sunset hikes, and dinner at Brasserie Astoria. You’ll understand the rhythm of life here before making any decisions.

Always Current — Never Outdated

The market changes quickly. That’s why we rebuild the guide every spring. Edition 005 (July 2025) includes key updates like our new Golden Mile HQ, Palma office, rising areas like El Madroñal, growing North American demand, and early insights on Four Seasons Marbella and Mandarin Oriental Mallorca. The next edition will bring fresh data, openings, and trends.

From Information to Action

This guide is more than just facts — it’s a roadmap shaped by real experts. Behind every page is our full team:

• Market analysts tracking live price trends and buyer behavior
• Trusted local legal partners supporting the buying process
• Design and project specialists transforming villas into standout investments
• Dedicated agents sharing on-the-ground insights and connections

The guide shows you how to succeed. Our team helps you make it happen.

“This guide invites you into the lifestyle, the network and the future we’re building together.”

That is why the guide exists: to give buyers, investors and relocating families a single, trustworthy reference; to place hard data inside real lifestyle context; to stay as current as the market itself; and to bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it in Marbella.

This guide is more than a download link. It’s an invitation to see Marbella as we know it—sun-filled mornings, global business meetings over lunch, and warm Mediterranean nights. If you’re serious about buying, investing, moving, or simply dreaming, Edition 005 will save you weeks of research and give you a clear action plan.

Download the digital copy now or come by our Golden Mile office to pick up the printed magazine.