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HIGUERÓN RESORT RESIDENCES & COLLECTIONS 16+ COLLECTION RECEIVES BREEAM AND WELL SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATIONS

Higuerón Resort Residences & Collections 16+ Collection has received the Breeam and WELL certifications, a sign of its commitment to sustainability. The Breeam certificate is a worldrenowned sustainability certificate that evaluates and classifies buildings from multiple perspectives, analysing the health and wellbeing they afford. WELL also identifies, measures, and monitors the characteristics of buildings that have an impact on human beings. Higuerón Resort Residences & Collections creates projects with a unique design which pays heed to innovation, cutting-edge technology, and environmental respect, with a strong emphasis on alternative energies and sustainable materials. i www.higueronresortrealestate.com

MARBELLA LUXURY REAL ESTATE SALES TRIPLED IN 2021

Engel & Völkers Marbella closed the year 2021 with the announcement of record sales in the luxury real estate sector (a total volume of €561.600.000). Attracted by the quality of our exclusive villas, urban developments and the good climate, international buyers have chosen Marbella for their first and second homes, spending long holidays here or making a permanent move. Engel & Völkers also launched 'All About Home', a sister company offering comprehensive, exclusive services to E&V clients. i www.marbella-ev.com, www.allabouthome.es

THIRDHOME PROPERTY EXCHANGE CLUB

THIRDHOME, the international luxury home exchange club, with a new office in Estepona, is keen to take advantage of the unprecedented demand for luxury properties in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. Being a member of THIRDHOME affords a host of advantages. The club currently has over 14,000 properties available for exchange across the globe. i www.thirdhome.com

PACASO LAUNCHES ITS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION PLAN IN SPAIN

Silicon Valley company, Pacaso, has launched its international expansion on the Costa del Sol with a luxury real estate co-ownership programme. In the year 2020, after just five months of existence, the company achieved ‘unicorn’ status – that is, it was valued at over one billion dollars. Pacaso plans to launch in other parts of Spain and throughout Europe, tackling the UK next. i www.pacaso.com

SALI MULLER EXHIBITION AT REINERS CONTEMPORARY ART

You have until March 3, 2022, to step into Reiners Contemporary Art to catch the latest exhibition, Espejito, Espejito (Mirror, Mirror) by Sali Muller. The artist uses reflective surfaces to transform spaces into oases of ever-changing reflections. Her aim is to lend spaces a limitless quality and attract the audience's eye towards surfaces and motifs that emanate light. i www.reinerscontemporaryart.eu

BIOPARC FUENGIROLA AND THE AUTOMOBILE AND FASHION MUSEUM PROMOTE CULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Bioparc Fuengirola and the Automobile and Fashion Museum have signed an agreement to promote culture and environmental education. Under the agreement, the Museum will provide exclusive advantages to over 20,000 of the Bioparc's members. There will also be various packs catered to school children as well as proposals directed at national and international tourists. i www.bioparcfuengirola.es, www.museoautomovilmalaga.com

WATERCOLOUR PAINTING COMPETITION

Puerto Banús recently celebrated its second annual open-air watercolour painting competition. The winning paintings will be printed on access passes to the Port. The theme of the competition was Scenes of Puerto Banús and its Nautical World. All entries will be exhibited at the Club de Mar de Puerto Banús until April 4, 2022. i www.puertobanus.es

ALLWOOD EUROPEAN WOOD COMPANY OPENS IN MARBELLA

Allwood, a Spanish company dedicated to manufacturing and designing bespoke flooring, has landed in Marbella with a beautiful showroom located on Avda. Ricardo Soriano, 57. Allwood creates unique designs in a wide array of wood types, colours, finishes, and materials like marble and metallics. The company provides its services to private companies, restaurants, hotels, stores, and private homes. i www.allwood.es

MCARTHUR GLEN DESIGNER OUTLET MÁLAGA OPENS ROBERTO CAVALLI BOUTIQUE

McArthur Glen, the lively designer outlet centre in Málaga, is happy to announce that it is now home to a brand new Roberto Cavalli boutique. The latter is ready to entice shoppers with a host of fashionable outfits. It is surrounded by numerous high-end shops and brands, including Prada, Armani, and Ermenegildo Zegna. i www.mcarthurglen.com

HOTEL PEZ ESPADA BOASTS A BRAND NEW LOOK

The Hotel Pez Espada, built in 1959, is one of Torremolinos’ most emblematic hotels and it now boasts a stunning new look thanks to the work of ILMIODESIGN. This renowned design studio has given common areas a sophisticated new feel while maintaining classic elements such as the original wood panelling and emblematic swordfish sculpture in the reception area. Art déco influences now abound in spaces like the lobby. i www.ilmiodesign.com

NEW PRESIDENT OF ENDOVASCULAR SURGERY SOCIETY OF SPAIN

Dr. Alejandro Rodríguez Morata, Head of the Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department of Quirónsalud Málaga, is the new President of the Endovascular Surgery Society of Spain. He is a reputed specialist in this field with over 15 years’ experience. He specialises in veins, pelvic venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, vascular malformations, and more. Dr. Rodríguez Morata has shared his knowledge with students from the University of Granada and the University of Málaga, working as a Professor, tutor, supervisor, and collaborator. i www.quironsalud.es

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