The E-MAGAZINE of Marbella Hills Homes

American-based United Airlines recently announced that from June 2023 they will be laying on direct flights to New York’s Newark Airport, making travel between the US and Spain that bit easier for holidaymakers and business travellers.

According to a recent report by a trusted Spanish property website, the Mediterranean coast of Spain far outperforms other towns throughout the country in terms of property prices. It may come as no surprise to people who live on the Costa del Sol that of the top three towns on the list, two are from our region.

Moving to live and work in Spain is straightforward if you come from an EU country. Thanks to freedom of movement rights in EU statutes, EU citizens are simply required to register with the local police and obtain an NIE certificate. For individuals from outside the EU, however – which, following Brexit, now includes British citizens – there is no automatic right be able to live and work in Spain.

Marbella has so much to offer. Laid out over two halves, the town provides a bustling beach life along the Paseo Marítimo with shops, bars and beach clubs, while the historic Old Town offers a delightful blend of flower-bedecked, white-washed buildings, chic boutiques and fine dining in one of the prettiest town centres in Andalucía.

The Costa del Sol, located on the southern coast of Spain, is known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife and luxury resorts. It is also a popular destination for those looking to engage in sports and fitness activities, thanks to its mild climate and wide variety of inland and beach activities. The famed climate of the area means that winter and summer seasons often merge, with most traditional summer sports being able to be practised even throughout the so-called ‘off’ season.

For those who are unfamiliar with the term: no, a digital nomad is not a character from a Star Wars movie! Rather it is a person who, thanks to a job that can be done predominantly online, is lucky enough to be able to choose where they live, rather than be constrained by being close to an office.