Marbella’s Golden Mile is one of the most exclusive areas in Spain. This beautiful stretch of Mediterranean coastline starts at El Piruli de Marbella (the Copper Tower) on the western side of Marbella’s town centre and connects to the bustling marina at Puerto Banús. Our range of hand-selected villas to rent on the Golden Mile have been carefully curated to offer you the highest level of luxury and an unforgettable experience… and that’s just the beginning!
Gateway to a 5-star experience
As you travel down the palm fringed Golden Mile you’ll be struck by its impeccable streets and beautiful hotel facades. The most notable landmark (and original celebrity hotspot) is the Marbella Club Hotel. Launched in the 1950s, this hotel completely transformed the area into the special place it is today.
Later, it was joined by the 5-star Puente Romano Beach Resort which has recently undergone extensive renovations and offers a superb range of restaurants, bars, beach clubs, boutiques, tennis club, golf, sailing and much more. Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd’s gold and marble palace (a replica of the US White House) sits opposite the Puente Romano resort. In fact, many of the Golden Mile’s facilities were originally conceived to cater for the large royal entourage of the Saudi Arabian royal family.
Beaches on the Golden Mile
Marbella has around 23 beaches spanning 28 kilometres coastline and the Golden Mile is considered to have some of the most beautiful golden sandy beaches in the area. The Golden Mile really lives up to its name, as its Blue Flag beaches are blessed with wide flat golden expanses of sand, dotted with sunbeds, shades and other amenities. You are never far from a beach club, delicious cold drink or the crystal-clear water.
At the heart of the Golden Mile, you’ll find our favourite beaches: Playa de Nagüeles, located in front of the Puente Romano is extremely family friendly due to fine sand and shallow water. It also has the added benefit of a dramatic backdrop of Marbella’s iconic La Concha Mountain. A short walk further along the promenade will bring you to the wonderful Playa Casablanca which is close to the MC Beach (Marbella Club Hotel beach club) and the Trocadero Playa. Of course, these are just two of the many beaches … there are 21 more to explore!
Party in Puerto Banús
Puerto Banus is replete with must-do venues if you feel like partying in style. The Golden Mile is also ideally placed for easy access to Puerto Banús famous for its beautiful marina, super yachts, refined cocktail bars, designer stores and high-octane nightlife.
The Golden Mile started out as an exclusive leisure destination for European royalty and their famous friends, and today it still holds the crown as one of the most luxurious and highly sought-after destinations in Spain, which consistently delivers the much-coveted luxury Mediterranean lifestyle.