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ANTIMA EXPANDS BEYOND PRIVATE RESIDENCES Antima has joined forces with Swedish Inova Property, a subsidiary of the Subnova Group – a high-end property development company. This alliance will permit Antima to pursue new, exciting possibilities that promise to transform not just the company, but Marbella as a whole. Upcoming projects will range from one-of-a-kind private residences – with new and exclusive services – to the development of extraordinary commercial buildings. Antima has established the partnership via a new company it will be in charge of administering. It is looking to invest more than €100 million in 2022. i www.antima.no

BE LAGOM BY ALTUR HOMES: SCANDINAVIAN-INSPIRED DESIGN MEETS NATURAL LIVING

Be Lagom is a new project by Altur homes, featuring 13 designer villas with stunning Scandinavian design features. The company is offering discerning homebuyers modern homes within a serene hillside setting overlooking La Alquería, natural mountain scenery, and a wide stretch of coastline. Just a stone’s throw away from Marbella, Benahavís, and Estepona, the four-bedroom villas (measuring between 600m2 and 800m2) boast a modern style, as well as fixtures in noble materials such as stone and wood in the interior and exterior. The project is very highly regarded due to its sustainable credentials. i www.belagom.es

ROSAURO VARO AND PACHÁ ACQUIRE LAGUNA VILLAGE

Successful entrepreneur, Rosauro Varo and Grupo Pachá have united to open a luxury club on the site of Laguna Village – the shopping village that burned down in 2020. They will be transforming the location into one of the best tourism complexes in Spain. It will contain different zones – including a beach club, shopping quarter, restaurant area, kids’ domain, sports and nautical sector, and more. An investment of €25 million has been made to make the project come to life. i www.grupopacha.com

THE BEACH LA RESERVA CLUB REOPENS

The Beach La Reserva Club de Sotogrande is reopening for the 2022 season on April 1. Visitors can relax in an elegant ambience at this unique beach club ensconced within the rolling hills of Sotogrande. The new season will feature exciting additions, such as Chambao, where groups of 12 can chill out on their own private island. There will also be a massage space by SO/ Sotogrande and new VIP packages. i www.lareservaclubsotogrande.com

NO MORE ESSENTIALS LAUNCHES LUXURY COLLECTION OF SKATEBOARDS

Upcoming Spanish brand, No More Essentials, has designed an exclusive collection of skateboards featuring stunning camouflage designs made with marble, 18-carat gold finishing, and over 22,000 Swarovski crystals. The team has designed a total of six skateboards, which belong to two collections. All boards are inspired by street style and are handcrafted by expert artisans in Europe. i www.

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DEVELOPER BRIGHT SHINES AT THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS IN LONDON

BRIGHT’s Vista Lago Residences Project was recognised as the ‘World’s Best Residential Development’ at the prestigious International Property Awards in London. "Competing against more than 500 projects worldwide and winning the first prize is a victory for both Marbella and Vista Lago," says Michael Rodziewicz, CEO of BRIGHT, the developer responsible for the Vista Lago boutique resort. This sustainable luxury project also won the ‘Best in Europe’ award for its architecture, the result of a successful collaboration between BRIGHT and architecture and interior design firm, UDesign. i www.bright.com

TENMOD HIGHLIGHTS THE TALENT OF SPANISH DESIGNERS

The TENMOD weekend fashion event took place recently at the Gran Hotel Miramar in Málaga. Over 30 designers (including Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada) showcased their latest collections. The event also featured a competition of upcoming talent and top models such as Elisabeth Reyes, Asraf Beno, Patricia Checa, and Adrián Pedraja. i www.nuevamoda.com

LOCAL DESIGNER CREATES ART PRINTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR UKRAINE

Young, local Marbella designer, Annie Rose (design partner of Boho Club, Scotson Property Maintenance and other Marbella-based businesses and UK fitness influencers) has launched a line of art prints to raise money for Ukrainian families and children. The beautiful prints cost less than a Starbucks Frappuccino and all profits are being donated to UNICEF, currently in Ukraine providing humanitarian aid. i The prints can be purchased on Etsy: https://www.

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HOSTELTECH RAISES THE BAR FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY ON THE COAST

The first-ever Hosteltech event took place recently in Marbella, bringing together over 1,500 people from the sector to highlight the innovative technology that optimises work in the industry. Hosteltech featured presentations, masterclasses, live shows, tastings, competitions, and the awarding of prizes to professionals from the hospitality, restaurant, and catering divisions. i www.hosteltech.es

BEDEUR BRINGS BETTER SLEEP QUALITY TO ANDALUCÍA

Luxury bedmaker, Bedeur, recently expanded its European presence with a new showroom gallery in central Marbella. Located just off Marbella’s main Avda. Ricardo Soriano on C/ Maria Auxiliadora, the showroom displays the company’s most popular bed models. Handcrafted and intricately designed to provide its customers with an unmatched sleep experience, Bedeur beds leverage the finest organic materials. i www.bedeur.com HIGUERÓN RESORT JOINS THE FIGHT AGAINST BREAST CANCER

Higuerón Resort recently joined forces with the Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer de Mijas y Fuengirola to battle breast cancer – a disease which affects one in eight women in their lifetime. The resort auctioned two works of art by renowned contemporary artists, Rousi and Darko, raising approximately €2.513 . i www.higueronresort.com