Hansa Living Magazine 2016

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VIP INTERVIEWS BY MARÍA ELENA PAGANINI | LUXURY PROPERTIES | LIFESTYLE | CULTURE

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Mayor of Marbella Count Rudi von Schönburg Juan Miguel Marín - Lawyer partner Lexland Danny Worth – CEO Op de Beeck & Worth Benno Bühler – Arquitect Giuseppina & Bruno Filipone – Da Bruno Restaurants Rosa & Cachy Siconolfi – La Rosa Restaurant Ginés Serrán – Artist Colp One – Artist Javier Infantes – Artist Oscar Nieto – Santa María Polo Isabel de Borbón – Beach Polo Edmond Fokker – Violinist Consuelo Arango – PKO Studios Joan Roca - Michelin Star Chef

LIFESTYLE 28 38 40 42 46 50 54

La Dolce Vita & Beyond – Bulgari Fashion & Trends Women’s Little Whims – Jewellery Concordia – Charity Hansa Apart-Hotel – Travelling New York – Networking Wine & Dine – Our Top 10

PROPERTIES 66 102 120 134

Marbella Elviria Calahonda Sotogrande

Editor: María Elena Paganini mariapaganini@marbellacool.com Published by Hansa Realty marbella@hansa.realty.com

Blvd. P. Alfonso de Hohenlohe CN 340, Km 178,2 29600 Marbella, Málaga Cover: María Elena Paganini, María Lagos, Isabel de Borbón,

Bob Slingerland and Detlef Vormschlag.

Cover photo: Alberto Rudolphi.

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No liability is accepted for errors in property detail nor do publishers accept liability for accuracy or availability of featured properties. Hansa Realty, S.L. does not charge a commission to buyers. The buyer pays 10 % VAT on top of the sales price for the first transmission of properties or 8 to 10% property transfer tax from second transmissions. The buyer also pays the land register and the notary fee. For more information about selling or buying process or property information, please contact us. You have access to copies of the corresponding information sheets of the written listed properties (according to Royal Decree 218/2005 October 11) at our offices, as well as the energy certificates. *Gastos adicionales al precio, soportados por el comprador son: 10% IVA para viviendas en la primera transmisión o el 8 al 10% de I.T.P. para viviendas en segunda o ulteriores transmisiones sobre el precio de compra, gastos de registro de la propiedad y notaría. Usted tiene a su disposición copias de las correspondientes fichas informativas de las viviendas (según Decreto 218/2005 11 de Octubre) y certificados energéticos en nuestras oficinas.

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Welcome

to the best loved Coast in theWorld WELCOME TO THE COSTA DEL SOL!

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t is a great pleasure for me, once again, to be the editor of Hansa Living Magazine. Our aim is for this edition to become “The Bible” of the world of real estate in the Costa del Sol. Powered by Hansa Realty, its target is to show you some of the most luxurious properties that are for sale, as well as the excellent opportunities that can be found in this sector. You will find news about everything that you need to know at the time of purchase, or if you are building a property, and above all, the latest trends in fashion, design, architecture and the wonderful world of art.

We want to keep our readers up to date on each and every event happening in the most popular Coast in the world, a Coast which ensures that the investment scene remains alive and kicking, and where the purchase of real estate property continues to be the best alternative to investment in financial markets and building society accounts.

The market is constantly changing, and it recalibrates in order to be a part of what has become a global market, and thus, year after year, it sees an increase in buyers. As a result, each copy of “Hansa Living” will reach the most influential audience! – every owner, client or future investor at our four offices (Marbella, Elviria, Calahonda and Sotogrande) as well as the clients of each of our prestigious sponsors.

We do hope you will enjoy this edition and I would like to thank all those who contributed to it, particularly Bob Slingerland for his invaluable assistance.

María Elena Paganini

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José Bernal MAYOR OF MARBELLA

by María Elena Paganini

You are now going to be mayor of a city such as Marbella for at least four years. In order to achieve this, you have had to resort to dialog and consensus with other political parties. How has this process turned out, and how is it getting on?

We are heavily involved in a new political era, a period where we now need to achieve agreements between the various parties for everyone’s sake. In this sense I believe that Marbella is a clear example of politics where dialog and consensus are of utmost importance.

We parties that previously formed the opposition, PSOE, IU and OSP, with the extra support from Costa del Sol Sí Puede, have now taken on the role of government and I do believe that the results are positive. We are bringing a breath of fresh air to government with proposals that will greatly benefit the city.

How is this city recovering from the enormous damage caused in the past?

Since we arrived at the Town Hall, eight months ago, we have undertaken measures to normalise the democratic process, to provide transparency and teamwork, paying particular attention to key issues such as the efficiency of the public sector, employment and social issues.

We have also renewed promotional activities on both a national and an international scale with significant proposals such as participating in the recent editions of Fitur and the ITB of Berlin, with our own stand.

This is serious work, to readjust and recover from a model of government when we found ourselves faced with the various problems that we inherited. But I believe that this format is now bearing fruit and we will continue along this path during the next few years to ensure that Marbella will become a model city.

One of the themes that has concerned investors most is the cancellation of the General Plan for Town Planning (PGOU) which had legalised thousands of properties. What is the present situation and what assurance can you give to all those who have chosen to invest in Marbella?

The Town Hall has been working from the very beginning with the Junta de Andalusia to provide the city with a definite Town Planning programme since the cancellation of the PGOU of 2010 by the Supreme Tribune.

At the moment we are in the process of adapting the PGOU of 1986 to the Law of Town Planning of Andalusia (LOUA) as a transitional formula in order to provide 6

assurance to the city’s planning progress up to the approval of the new programme.

On a parallel scale, we have already initiated the procedure for the creation of a new General Plan which includes the creation of tender documents by that body’s team of writers. It is a necessary step in order for Marbella to obtain a planning system that will improve the existing 86 version and will bring us closer to the model city that we are aiming for. I can add that so far this year the value of projects applying for licences is more that 8.5 mil-lion Euros, a statistic that emphasises the city’s economic potential.

You have stated that no investment will leave this city since the Town Hall will provide businesses with all possible facilities.

What processes is the Town Hall undertaking in this area?

We have initiated a whole series of steps in order to provide a flexible and efficient solution to the town planning situation that has developed since the cancellation of the Plan.

We have created a document that has been approved by the Local Government Board which clarifies the progress of each building project and which can be consulted on the Local Government’s website.

We have also created an office for both the physical and virtual public with contact address and a series of Frequently Asked Questions and their Answers. We are also in the process of digitalising the PGOU of 86 and we have requested information from the Legal Department in order to clarify certain sentences. The Town Hall is obliged to offer the public all necessary guarantees, both to businesses and to individuals, with regard to the new scenario in which we find ourselves.

To strengthen the luxury tourist sector and the city’s image, and to confront one of the most important problems of the local government, which is the seasonal nature of tourism, these are what the Town Hall has promised. What measures are being taken to achieve this?

The new Town Hall Team for the promotion of tourism is clear. Fitur and the ITB of Berlin were the first big exhibitions where we have advertised our presence with our own stand, but they will not be the last. We will be present in all the main international tourist events to present our new image and the theme “ Marbella, a Five Star Destination”.

This new image strengthens and illustrates our main tourist assets: nature, gastronomy, golf, beaches and luxury shopping. It sums up perfectly the assets of

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our city, the attractions which have turned Marbella into a first class tourist destination. Furthermore, the investment in the promotion of tourism in the 2016 budget is 500,000 Euros, which is much greater than in previous years.

According to the statistics of the Spanish Luxury Association (Asociación Española del Lujo), Marbella was at the top of the national list of 2015 with a turnover in this sector of nearly 1,564 million Euros. This figure accounts for a third of the national amount (27.5%) recorded by the tourist industry and which amounted to more than 5,600 million Euros.

The annual barometer of Exceltur also provides very positive figures since the profitability of the tourist sector grew by 18.6% in 2015, by 27.5% for hospitality and by 11% for employment in the tourist sector. We must stress that Marbella is the city in Andalusia with the largest amount of 5 star and Luxury Hotels, and last year it was the holiday destination where high class establishments registered a greater increase in relation to the previous year, by 16.3%.

We are aware of the need to improve this sector in order to generate wealth, work and employment, and, of course, to counteract the seasonal nature of tourism.

Marbella has had a stand at Fitur for the first time. What was the result?

The result was absolutely satisfactory. The stand made numerous presentations and held more than fifty workshops. There were meetings with the directors of Turespaña of London, Paris and Berlin and with the executives of tour operators, hospitality establishments and media groups such as Atresmedia.

The economic impact of the media has been 150,000 Euros. The presentation of the new tourist image of Marbella in the Traje Museum Exhibition was attended by about 40 representatives of the various branches of the media. There was also

a high diffusion in social networks with more than 40,000 posts on Facebook, and 578 re-tweets and 471 favourites in Twitter during the entire Exhibition.

I am a lover of art and culture. What degree of importance will your government give to this sector?

All the importance that this sector, which we consider to be of great importance, deserves. We are supporting the culture programme with proposals for all types of Public. This month we have initiated “The Theatre Lives” with workshops, micro-theatre, musicals, comedy, classics and childrens’ programmes.

We also intend to improve the infrastructure for culture. The Town Hall has initiated the project to extend the Museum of Contemporary Spanish Engravings, it will transform the building of the Sugar Factory of El Ingenio to a huge Centre for Scenic Art and it has also programmed a series of improvements in the installation of the OAL Art and Culture of San Pedro. Culture is a priority for this Government’s team, and we are proving it.

What message would you give to businesses who have committed themselves to Marbella during the last ten years, such as Hansa Realty, and which are still here after having made great efforts and having witnessed various periods of crisis?

A clear message, of tranquillity and confidence. Marbella continues to be an international destination that is completely consolidated and all the statistics suggest that it is on the path to economic recovery. The city has the potential to continue to grow and the Town Hall Board of Executives is working hard to ensure that it continues to generate wealth. hansaestates

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Count Rudi

“EVERY CLIENT IS A KING, AND NEARLY EVERY KING IS A CLIENT OF MARBELLA CLUB.”

by María Elena Paganini How did the concept of Marbella Club come about? It is a luxury hotel, but it doesn’t pretend to be a palace, with its typical Andalusian charm and character, which you created together with your cousin the Prince of Hohenlohe.

I am lucky enough to have been here almost from the very beginning. Frankly, for me it was the best stroke of luck of my life! At the time, my cousin the Prince of Hohenlohe had persuaded so many friends to come to Marbella. The word “glamour” is of course appealing, but for me there is more: class and style, and at the same time the atmosphere. Alfonso had fallen in love with the property which then became Marbella Club, an absolute paradise, offering so many features which made it the perfect spot. We preserved the Andalusian atmosphere, including a garden that was not landscaped in the French style, but which boasted many natural features. With the variety of local plants that my cousin planted here, the location itself with its wonderful climate, the mountain in the background which brought us water, and so many other things that today we all take for granted, but which did not exist at the time.

The staff we met in Marbella in those days were not professionals, they were the sons of the local bricklayer or carpenter and we had to teach them how we believe one should attend to a client. It is not a question of great luxury! The luxury here is the garden, the mountain and its minerals, the joyful atmosphere, the greenery – that is what made it a success. We were proud of the simplicity that we had achieved albeit with all the comforts that you can offer a visitor, and many decided to make their homes here. It was never the intention that we would make a fortune out of the hotel; the idea was simply to attract people of the same mentality. “Elegant simplicity” or “simple elegance” is how Marbella describes itself.

ror of India, amongst other titles….but his heart delivered him into the arms of a woman. When he came to Marbella Club he was so pleased that we treated him with respect but without overdoing it, without theatrics. The best moment was when he entered the dining room and walked past some British gentleman, and they all stood up until he sat down. That is what is so enjoyable here. “Every client is a king, and nearly every King is a client of Marbella Club.

Once I read an interview where they said that you were the keeper of the secrets of Marbella Club; which personality has had a special impact on you?

Many... friends and clients have all been people who are on the same wavelength; the Prince’s character, my contacts and those of Maria Luisa have all contributed to this place being fortunate enough to attract so many celebrities, particularly from the world of cinema, politicians, presidents of governments, and royalty, some of whom are ruling at the moment, and others who are in exile, as well as business people who come to enjoy themselves, not to show off. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, for example, these are aristocrats who, throughout their lives, have shown how much education and style they possess, particularly the Duke. I was disappointed that he did not become King of England and Empe-

Do your children have titles of nobility?

Yes, they are counts but they do not want to use their titles, they don’t like to be noticed. They are Sofia and Federico von Schönburg.

Your wife is a princess, a descendant of Emperor William II and a cousin to Queen Sofia. What can you tell us about her?

She is the ideal wife and a perfect mother. I was very lucky to find a wife like Maria Luisa, a woman who has brought so many qualities to our family which we have passed on to our children. This is what her imperial family taught her even after they had lost everything, not just their castles, but the Prussia that was, and which has now been wiped off the map.

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What are the most important values that you have passed on to your children?

We always want to pass on what we were taught by our parents from childhood to our children, a sense of responsibility and duty, of honour without vanity, and always to be at the service of one’s neighbour. We were born to do our duty and nowadays we feel duty bound to serve the people of Marbella. Marbella is my country, my home. God gave me the opportunity to rebuild the life that I had lost in Eastern Germany after having escaped from our castle when the Russians came. If we had not been so quick we would have spent the rest of our lives in Siberia as the Russians had planned. I feel I must repay this stroke of good fortune here in Marbella, with my work.

What do you think of the Spanish Royal Family?

They have proved to be very positive. After the crisis caused by King Juan Carlos’ abdication we were a bit afraid of what might happen, but today King Felipe VI has been a great asset to the Royal Family, thanks to his education and his character, and to the blue blood from both sides, being also a descendent of a branch of the family of the Emperor of Germany. So, really, very few people in Spain have had such a solid background. Most of all I admire his sense of duty, the way he knows

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what his obligations are and perhaps this is what is most important for Royalty. The Royal Family have many obligations and very few pleasures. He is resolving problems every day and he manages them extremely well, such as changes in government, amongst other things.

What do you think of the present Queen, Letizia?

She has a great sense of human values, and that is very nice, she follows the advice of her mother-in-law and her husband and helps where she can help, and in her own way. She does not try to be another Doña Sofia and I hope that she will be remembered as a great Queen amongst the Spanish Royal Family.

Going back to Marbella Club, 62 years later, is there an era that you look back upon with nostalgia?

This place has been wonderful, I look back at everything with nostalgia. I remember when I arrived in an aeroplane on a runway full of cattle, and they had to chase them away in order for us to land, and I was a young hotel manager who was still very green, as they say, but here I was able to fulfil all my dreams. My very life has been a dream.

How much does Marbella owe to Count Rudi?

(Laughs) love, perhaps... I don’t believe that Marbella owes me anything, Marbella knows that I am part of it and this is my greatest reward. It doesn’t matter which politician or political party is in power, all appreciate my presence and they treat me as one of their own.

Do you still have a dream waiting to be fulfilled?

All I want is to is to consolidate everything that I started here so many years ago, I want it to continue to flourish when I am no longer at Marbella Club, whether it be because I have gone to Heaven or I have retired, I want everything that we planted here to continue bearing good fruit. We did everything with such idealism... both Prince Alfonso, and myself as his right hand man. I would not like it if good manners were forgotten, if it were to degenerate into something inferior, if people forgot style, I want class to be maintained.

Nowadays we don’t expect dinner jackets and ties... well, except for Christmas and New Year, perhaps!

What would Count Rudi say to a young entrepreneur who has a dream such as yours?

If you have chosen this profession, you must be seriously in love with your work because if you are not, you can become a slave to the hotel business, you have to be on the lookout for so many small details! On the other hand, quality management is number one. The customer must receive more than he expects.

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Juan Miguel Marín LAWYER-PARTNER LEXLAND

by María Elena Paganini

There are few legal practices in the Costa del Sol with so many professionals specializing in so many disciplines, and who are multilingual as well, as in Lexland. This is a great advantage for the client base since they can obtain both legal and tax advice in one place, but there must be difficulties managing a practice at such a high level?

The main skills that you need to manage a successful legal practice are a combination of technical, personal and conceptual skills. Lexland’s roots date back from 1978 and since then we have been updating ourselves at the same time as the market has, thus increasing these skills day by day.

Furthermore, our main focus has always been our clients, listening to them, understanding them and offering exactly what they need when they need it; this is what has made us leaders in our field.

One of the areas which worries the investor at the moment is the cancellation of Marbella’s Urban Development Plan. We would like to know what the consequences may be.

After the Supreme Tribunal cancelled the Urban Development Plan (PGOU) of 2010 we have to go back to the PGOU of 1986 which in turn has to be adapted to the Junta de Andalucía’s new planning rules (LOUA).

This process of adaption is scheduled to be finalized in a year and a half, thus resolving a great proportion of the present problems, however, we must wait for the new PGOU of Marbella to appear in about four years’ time before achieving full normalization. In the meantime we must look at each issue on a case by case basis, to find out if a building was constructed under the 2010 plan, if the building license or the license of first occupation were annulled or not by the courts. Anyway, it is true that, apart from a few exceptions, regarding the majority of cases we must be optimistic, given the good will of all parties concerned, above all the Town Hall and the Junta de Andalucía, in order to succeed in normalizing the urban planning situation in Marbella.

Every day there are more and more people wishing to work in the Costa, and on the other hand, there is a large number of businesses who only want to employ self-employed workers (autónomos); what advice would you give to both parties?

It is vital to understand clearly that a self-employed person (autónomo) is different from a normal salaried worker, particularly due to the fact that he works independently. Therefore it is important that the parties, from the very begin-

ning of their collaboration, study carefully the contents of the contract and its execution in order to avoid the business relationship becoming a working relationship, which ends up as what has become a well-known category of “false autónomo”, which can create multiple problems for both parties.

My advice in this case is to be very careful with the contract both as worker and businessman. There is an enormous range of options, each one with its own characteristics, and it is absolutely vital to choose the one which best adapts itself to each situation.

What steps must an investor take when buying a property in the Costa del Sol, and on the other hand, are there any differences between Málaga and Estepona as regards taxes, etc., for example?

The Costa del Sol is a focal point when referring to real estate investment. Each destiny is mainly chosen for its incredible climate or its excellent reputation in comparison with other destinies, since the Costa del Sol offers a solid communication network, high technology medical centres, great sympathy towards foreign residents and a very wide range of services which clearly differentiates it from other “Sun and Beach” alternatives.

When a client wants to invest in the Costa del Sol, the first thing he must do is to find a property which can adapt to his requirements. Because of this, and in order to save time and money for the client, we recommend that he gets advice from a real estate professional. The other day I read in the newspapers that a buyer can waste more than 100 hours visiting properties that do not come up to his expectations, therefore it is important to surround oneself with professionals with suitable experience who know how to identify the requirements of the client, thus saving both time and money.

However, given the experience that we have in this field, we can confirm that the most important step at the time of acquiring a property, even before choosing the property, it to employ the service of a lawyer in order to learn the procedure and to commence a legal study in order to ascertain if the property is free of charges and taxes. The lawyer will help the investor from the moment he reserves the property right up to the execution of the notarized title deed, thus ensuring that all is correct and that the client is constantly kept informed of the progress of his operation.

As for the last part of the question, Malaga and Estepona are two cities that are in great demand with investors and it is up to the investor to choose one or other

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of the two depending upon his requirements, his profile, if you like. With regard to taxes, the most obvious differences relate to local taxation. Local taxes depend upon each Town Hall, for example, the IBI (Property Tax) or the municipal capital gains tax. Therefore differences can arise with regard to local taxation.

However, these are not normally of great importance.

What are the rates for a “non-resident” regarding Andalusian Inheritance & Gift Tax? The rates applicable to a Non-Resident will depend on various factors such as the residence of the deceased, the residence of the beneficiary and the location of the assets that form the estate, amongst others. Recently (1st January 2015) a modification of the law regarding this tax was approved, which allows “Non-Resident” heirs, who up until now were assessed by the State law without the possibility of applying for reductions accorded by the rates imposed by the Autonomous Regions, to take advantage of the regulations of the Autonomous Region which has jurisdiction over the estate. In order to determine the jurisdiction of the autonomous community over the estate, the law takes into account the above mentioned factors.

Inheritance taxi is quite complex. However, if we assume that the rates imposed

by Andalusia are applied as mentioned above, a non-resident can calculate that he will only have to pay taxes for those assets situated in Spain according to the rates applicable in Andalusia, which range from 7.65% to 36.5%.

In these cases, given the complexity of this tax, we recommend that clients contract the services of a professional who will ensure that all possible benefits, reductions and deductions can be applied in order to reduce the tax burden of the heirs.

And to finish off, after the crisis experienced by the world in general and Spain in particular, have you observed an increase in the real estate market, or at least an improvement in the real estate market in these last few years?

The Spanish economy was greatly affected by the crisis in many ways. Luckily, statistics show that the Spanish real estate market is consolidating its recovery. In 2015 we could already note a moderate upturn in the demand for property with a very positive improvement and it was the second consecutive year in which we have seen these improvements. Thanks to this we note that the market is approaching normalization with a firm step, reaching the required levels for us to be able to confirm a clear recovery. www.lexland.es hansaestates 11

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Op de Beeck & Worth

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How do you keep a client base after more than 40 years in such a competitive world as that of insurance?

First and foremost, we make sure their claims are paid! It’s all about communication, from the very beginning we work closely with clients to set up the policy correctly. Our product knowledge and experience allows us to deliver on our promises to clients and to provide an efficient, coherent and prompt service. One of the aspects that they value most is our commitment to personal service, and that we are continually striving to exceed our clients’ expectations.

I suppose that having a team of professionals such as Op de Beeck & Worth has is the best possible way to keep the clientele, but what else is behind it?

We are extremely fortunate to have a team of professionals on board who have been with us for many years, and who live and breathe our values of respect, integrity and excellence. Their product knowledge is second to none and is continually expanded by attending regular insurance related courses, which is how they keep up to speed in a rapidly changing environment. The team is fluent in 8 languages, which means they can look after clients from virtually any country. Our aim is to provide the very best personal service possible, and we must be doing something right, as 95% our clients go on to renew their policies with us year on year.

When we talk about a leading insurance brokerage in Spain working in the field of high net worth clients, how do you choose the suppliers?

HNW clients tend to lead dynamic lifestyles which need more flexible tailor made solutions and specialist protection not generally found in the mass market. We accommodate these demands by working with specialist suppliers who can deliver the broadest level of cover, flexibility, exceptional service, and of course, are excellent at paying claims. Hiscox is a prime

example; they are a leading insurer of high value homes and really understand the profile of these clients. One of my favourite quotes from the Industry has to be the following words from Hendon Chubb, the founder of Chubb Insurance, “While an insurance policy is a legal contract that expresses our minimum responsibility, there are many occasions when equity demands that we recognize a moral obligation beyond the strictly legal terms and this is always a consideration in our settlements”.

Our magazine is based on the world of art in general and on the Costa del Sol in particular. How do you manage insurance policies in this sector?

As Spain’s leading broker for high net worth individuals, we have many clients who invest part of their wealth in works of art; allowing them to enjoy the collection whilst making a shrewd investment. Insuring art is far more challenging than insuring a car or standard home. So we use specialist underwriters who are able to provide the scope of cover necessary - all risks cover, declared values, restoration of a partially damaged work, artistic depreciation, cover in transit, specialist loss adjusters in the event of a loss etc.

I know many artists and gallery owners who have great problems when transporting their goods due to the inefficiency of some haulage contractors. What sort of insurance should they obtain?

The majority of claims in the art world relate to losses or damages sustained during transit, often as a result of using a standard transport company with no experience of transporting high-value art and inadequate packaging. The best advice is to use a specialist art transportation company. The second step is to arrange all risks insurance (with previously agreed values for each piece of art) to ensure every item is adequately covered should anything go wrong.

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Marbella is a leader in the Costa del Sol when it comes to hotels, restaurants, bars and fashion shops, so to insure them is part of managing a business.

What is the basic insurance cover that you recommend to an entrepreneur?

In simple terms, insurance is designed to return a business to its pre-claim position.

In order to provide advice on the best insurance program we would first need to understand the business, with regards to value and various risk exposures. Apart from the obvious risks of fire, flood, theft, loss of profit and liability, depending upon the type and size of the company, other areas of cover may be required, such as data protection, cyber risk, kidnap and ransom, directors’ and officers’ liability. A recent survey by ‘Mapfre’ concluded that over one third of SMEs in Spain do not have adequate insurance. Our advice is to ask an independent insurance broker for an ‘insurance audit’ to get a thorough review of your current policies and exact requirements. We offer this service to all new clients, completely free of charge.

At the moment there is a lot of unease regarding inheritance tax. What is your advice when assessing a client in order to protect his family?

Benjamin Franklin once famously said that “In this world nothing is certain except death and taxes”. With this in mind it is fascinating to see how many people are ill-prepared financially for the death of a loved one. At the very least, we recommend that everyone makes a will and informs the right people of its existence. Secondly, depending on which stage of life you find yourself, it’s a very good idea to consider life assurance. This should be essential for the breadwinner in a young family, or the married couple who have a substantial mortgage, or the prudent parent who wishes to make sure that any inheritance tax bill is met by a life assurance policy.

Finally, I would like to talk about boats, ports such as Puerto Banus or the Sports Port of Marbella host boats of all sorts. But surely when it comes to insurance you need an expert team for this particular sector?

Op de Beeck & Worth has been providing specialist yacht and boat insurance for over 20 years and as a result has built excellent relationships with Europe’s leading yacht underwriters. In Spain, legally you are obliged have a minimum third party liability limit of 336.567€, but this can be woefully insufficient if your boat catches fire and accidentally spreads the fire to the adjacent yachts. Our policies include all risks cover, with declared values, a minimal liability limit 3 million and we always recommend limits of 5million Euros and above on the larger vessels.

In other words, no matter what type of insurance we are talking about, it is of highest importance to get advice from a professional insurance broker. Furthermore, a specialist high net worth broker will also be able to offer advice on risk management, home security, personal safety, as well as arranging to introduce expert fine art valuers to assist with inventories and valuations.

Speak to one of our insurance experts: C.C. Guadalmina IV, Locales 97-98 Guadalmina Alta, 29670 San Pedro de Alcántara Tel. +34 952 882 273 hnw@opdebeeck-worth.com www.opdebeeck-worth.com hansaestates 13

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Home Inspector:

THE PROPERTY CHECK DONE BY AN ARCHITECT “It’s better to get some good advice than a bad deal” An Interview with Benno Bühler, Architect, Building Surveyor and Home Buyers Consultants

by María Elena Paganini

Don’t buy what you don’t know: The Home Inspector helps to find construction defects and negotiates with them a better price. Our fees are calculated based on the savings we negotiate for you. At the end, everybody will win, you’ll get a better price, and we earn our money on the savings we are able to negotiate for you. Similar to second hand car purchase Bühler is an architect at bühler & partners architects | engineers | consultants who have been on the Costa del Sol since 1996. In his profession he works specifically on new buildings and reforms on existing residential property on the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz. He also works as a building surveyor and recognised property valuer. His latest service is “Home Inspector”, a consultancy service for buyers covering the whole of Spain, for non-residents seeking to buy property.

Benno, why do we need a Home Inspector? Surely there are enough estate agents, experts and architects on the Costa del Sol? Of course. But we need to ask what each of them is actually doing: estate agents concentrate on sales. We, in our capacity as Home Inspectors, are architects and have undergone technical training. Our motive is to negotiate the purchase pri-

ce, since we earn our fee from the savings which we negotiate for the buyer: the more the buyer saves, the more we earn.

You could hire a professional Surveyor as well...

By all means, but the Surveyor will present you with a pages-long and cost-intensive technical report, and will need several days or weeks to prepare it. The Home Inspector comes on the same day and will tell the potential buyer about the state of the property on the day he inspects it. That is now, not in a few weeks’ time.

That brings me to the next question: what does the Home-Inspector service cost?

The potential buyer will get top-class information from EUR 350 plus VAT, no matter whether a purchase is made or not. If the buyer decides to go ahead, we calculate our fee as a percentage of the savings which we have negotiated for the potential buyer: official offer price less actual purchase price paid.

But surely the buyer of a real estate property could negotiate on his own as well?

Of course he can. But he will lack the arguments for a successful negotiation. We

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find them by searching and discovering the defects of the property. We will calculate the repairs required and give the seller no chance to argue: he must admit that these repairs involve a cost, which has to be deducted from the selling price.

In your experience, how much can realistically be saved?

We have been able to save up to 20% of the offer price by identifying defects in the building. With some other sellers, however, nothing will work. Unfortunately it has happened that potential buyers have shown too much interest before they employed us; clever sellers have good antennae and this makes further price negotiations impossible. So my recommendation is: show no interest and come to us straight away.

So when employing a Home Inspector, I don’t need a lawyer?

As consultants we cannot give any legal advice, nor are we allowed to. I see our service rather as a complement to that of the lawyer. The lawyer makes the legal check and we do the technical check.

Apart from the Home Inspector, what other services does your planning office offer?

Our planning office bühler & partners architects | engineers | consultants has been working successfully in the South of Spain since 1996. We have managed pro-

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jects of more than a million square metres of residential property, including hotel projects, and the German school in Málaga. Our largest detached residential property, which we also built, had a living area of just under 2,500 m². We constantly work for the state government, and we have completely rebuilt and modernised the Palace of Justice in Estepona – and did so while normal business continued.

And where are further focal points of your work?

We are chartered building and construction surveyors. Spanish courts employ us constantly for “peritaciones terceras”, (third party studies) when two reports have already been submitted and no agreement is in sight between the disputing parties.

Since 2015 I have been recognised as Mediator by the Spanish Ministry of Justice, and have been asked to mediate (engaged by the Courts or private parties) in terms of trade and company law, family law and of course all types of litigation in construction law. We also carry out valuations – both for the courts and for bank finance.

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hen quality of life is essential, we cannot discard our genuine desires. In the world of true luxury the key ingredient is impecable uniqueness up to the minimal detail.

To achieve so FEMONT GALVAN DESIGNERS are the perfect international duo that combines the delicacy of interpreting desires to translate them into dream homes. Carefully blending the beauty of craft & technology whilst looking towards refined comfort & balance.

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In every project passion for design with an incessant search for new trends & ideas take place. There are no boundaries when it comes to exploring luxurious materials or searching out exquisite artwork. They are determined & committed to create a unique environment.

Cherishing the added value of high-quality craftsmanship through design. Whether is carpenters, masons, metalsmiths or any other skilled professional, they only ever work with passionate individuals that want to achieve the highest standards too.

At FEMONT GALVAN DESIGNERS each project is tailored to fit & express your lifestyle at every scale & in meticulous manner. Design is taken beyond scope to create harmonious & luxurious spaces that are truly personalized. They are embracing the value of dedicating time, quality materials & craftsmanship to create your home & commercial spaces that will look & feel absolutely yours.

Although specialised in high end residential projects the long journey of their design studio has brought also great knowledge on planning & erecting villas, luxury homes & apartments, outdoor & landscaping, entertainment & wellness design, decoration & personal home advising at various levels. This vast range of expertise allow adapting succesfully to each task, therefore no matter the challenge FEMONT GALVAN DESIGNERS can satisfy it all.

Their know-how in turn-key projects has made them an all encompassing design studio, so you can leave your entire project in good hands. FEMONT GALVAN DESIGNERS will make sure high quality is guaranteed at every step of the way, bringing you comfort & peace of mind, giving you the time to simply enjoy life!

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Da Bruno SAPORI E PROFUMI D’ITALIA

by María Elena Paganini

Food at Da Bruno’s reflects the cultural varieties of the various regions of Italy.

What is Bruno’s favourite dish?

Italian cuisine is so rich that it would be impossible for me to choose one single dish! Prosciutto, piadina, the great variety of cheeses, but I have to admit that I have a weakness for pasta. This is probably why it is one of the star products of our restaurants, fresh pasta, always prepared with natural ingredients of great quality to that you can appreciate the great taste of our dishes. It is a dish that everyone likes, from tiny tots to the older generation and which you can have with sauces, salads, fillings...

It is a pleasure for the taste buds!

Giuseppina has the soul of a cook who is at the same time mother and grandmother, the knowledge that your kitchen exudes family aromas and tastes.

But apart from this you are also a great entrepreneur. How do you juggle these two roles?

Like everything in life, with a lot of effort and dedication. It is a pleasure for me to share the management of our restaurants with Bruno, since our journey to the world of hotel business started many years ago, in Germany, but I have never neglected my family role. I love to cook for my family, to create dishes with much love so we can all gather around a table. Sharing these moments with my family is a wonderful thing, something that will never cease to enchant me, no matter how much time goes by or how many restaurants we have to look after.

“La famiglia” as you say in Italian, how important is the family for you? You work as a family, you write books about eating as a family and, of course, in your five restaurants you are surrounded with families from many countries of the world.

At Da Bruno’s, the family is one of the fundamental pillars in life, just as it should be. Our loved ones give joy to life, particularly when the time comes to sit down at the dining table. It is the moment when we share our daily activities, worries and joys. That is why at Da Bruno’s it is so important to sit down and eat as a family, it is the moment when families meet and strengthen their relationships and improve the family atmosphere, something that we have always tried to reflect in every one of our restaurants.

The décor in each restaurant is very much “a la italiana”, based on high ceilings, wide spaces, strong colours, ultra classical chairs and sculptures.

You still want to feel as if you were home?

The idea behind the décor of all the restaurants is to transport us to Italy.

It is almost 25 years ago that we came to the Costa del Sol on holiday and we fell so much in love with this land that we decided to stay, but we have never lost contact with our roots. Nostalgia blossoms, and with every dish that we serve in the Da Bruno restaurants, and their décor, we want our customers to experience a journey to our home country, and to share with us this very special bond that unites us with our roots.

Music is of great importance to the Italians and it is also, without doubt, very important for Da Bruno. What effects have your famous musical soirées had on business?

For Da Bruno our musical soirées have become our identity card, if you like. We want our clients to enjoy the best musical ambience so that apart from tasting the various dishes offered on our menu, they will enjoy a special evening with family or friends. Being together at the dinner table is very important for us to share moments with our loved ones and to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere. That is what we want to do at Da Bruno, offer our customers a top class music show, with different types of music, so that their visit to Da Bruno’s becomes an unforgettable experience.

Apparently you are planning a very new and interesting venture in the Costa del Sol? Can you tell me about it?

We are very excited about this project. Da Bruno Italy, our future training college in the Costa del Sol; not only do we want to teach young people all about the exiting restaurant business, but we also want it to become a meeting point for traditional values, the love of food and passion for a profession, something that we at Da Bruno’s try to share, day by day, thanks to our cuisine. We want Da Bruno Italy to become a key training centre in the restaurant sector.

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The

Essence of Argentina

by María Elena Paganini

The success of an Argentine restaurant is based on its meat. People world-wide like to eat meat, it has to do with our genetic memory, those ancestors who hunted and made fires and hence fed their families.

But what makes Argentine meat so special?

The cuts? The way in which it is cooked?

All the above, but first and foremost is the animal’s breed, and its free range life, in freedom, eating from green pastures. Only these animals can produce meat with such richness of taste and tenderness. Argentine cuts are different from other countries. You can use various cuts: T-bone steak, rump steak, even the expensive fillet or sirloin, all are good, but for us nothing can achieve the perfection of the rib eye steak, black label angus, with just the right balance of fat, which gives the meat unbeatable tenderness and taste.

And last, but by no means least, the way in which the meat is cooked over a barbeque.

This question is for Cachy. I think that as far as our readers are concerned there is a secret passed on from generation to generation amongst Argentine men, which is “how to do a barbeque”. Give us a few tips.

The fire is one of the big secrets, we use embers without flame. Ideally you must use mature wood, do not touch the fire until the branches are burning properly, do not cook over live flame, you must let the wood burn and wait until the charcoal breaks up and is red-hot, and shortly it gets covered with a whitish ash. This is the best moment to cook, and don’t turn the meat over from one side to the other, the meat will tell you when it is done, only when you see the blood come up, you turn it over. As for salt, quite a lot, but not too much, the meat will tell you.

What goes with the meat in Argentine is a classic combination. What garnish is best for a good steak?

A good tomato and onion salad with chips, a classic, as well as the salad of cold boiled potatoes, hardboiled egg with chives with a white wine and olive oil dressing. And if we are talking about a family meal, the ideal way to accompany a good barbeque with your loved ones, is with a good glass of Malbec wine in your hand.

One of the things that we notice in your restaurant is the atmosphere that you have achieved, this feeling of being on a ranch... things that are so typical of the country, like polo or personal memories.

Who designed the décor?

To be honest, we did it ourselves. In La Rosa you will find family effects brought in from our parents’ homes, gifts from friends from Argentina. All have great sentimental value.

We wanted to create a warm and personal atmosphere.

Another theme which we, as clients, point out, is that we do not feel like we are customers, but part of your family.

We welcome the customer in a family environment, with personal attention and careful detail. Diego Gutiérrez, our son, is the restaurant’s front of house, so to speak, and, without a doubt, this is the secret of this family restaurant’s seven years of success, where we pamper our customers, with great pleasure!

We cannot talk about Argentina without thinking of a good barbeque and of course, the Tango. You have both in your restaurant. What do your customers think of this sensual dance, with its Negro roots mixed with the influences of various immigrant nationalities who arrived in our country at the end of the nineteenth century?

They love our Tango nights, they join in with enthusiasm and surprise, they admire the expressive quality and the passion of our dancers. We have had the pleasure of enjoying the great performances of the professional dancers of the CIA Real Danza in our shows. It is wonderful to see how our customers, particularly young children, are spellbound when Esther & Upa dance.

How long have Cachy and Rosa been living in Spain, and what do you like most in this country in general, and in the Costa del Sol in particular?

In my case (Cachy) I arrived for a fortnight’s holiday 35 years ago. That says it all – I never left. Here in the Costa del Sol we love the climate, the light, the landscape, the mix of cultures and, of course, its cosmopolitan soul.

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Ginés Serrán

by María Elena Paganini

Gines, you are considered as one of the most important contemporary artist in the world, exhibiting your work in the five continents. At this moment, you are concentrated in Asia, tell us about your most recent projects?

I’m working on a few projects in Asia and the Middle East. In China, I’m sculpting a series of bronzes sculptures consigned by Megaworld. This company owns Group Fundador, Terry, Harvey’s and Emperador. I’m making now an “Emperador” with a Quadriga of horses and lions; with the pedestal, it would be 20m high.

The Chinese government asked me to create the largest Bubbha in the world (138m high), which I will start in 2018. In Philippines, I will be making the “Jesus of Peace,” a bronze of 60m of height, two times the size of the Christ of Brazil.

I just finished “Calypso,” 6 m, the nymph who according to the legend lived in Ceuta, in the Strait of Gibraltar. I’m also preparing exhibitions of my paintings in Tokyo, at the Yoshii gallery (October), and a retrospective in Miami at Nina Torres Fine Art (December).

These fantastic sculptures which illustrates these pages, where are they going to be exhibited?

In China, Philippines, Dubai, United States and Spain.

You love to sculpt, are your anthropological studies explain the love that you profess to the human body as an integral whole and the importance you give to themes related to culture...?

It does... I graduated in Anthropology in New York university and definitely anthropology has been a constant influence in my art work.

From your large sculptures of “Hercules” to the works you are making now which would be the largest in the world, what it implies to create sculptures of this scale?

It is a challenge. We are only few artists who are able to work in sculptures of such a large scale. My two Hercules are considered today the largest

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sculptures of classic mythology in the world. My Jesus and the Buddha will be the largest sculptures ever made in history. I have to work with many assistants, architects and engineers. These works converted in bronze will last thousands of years.

Your work is in many museums, from the Guggenheim of New York to well known private collections, your talent is recognized worldwide, but there is something else that this great artist need to accomplish?

Last year we celebrated in Shanghai 225 exhibitions in 22 countries but I can tell you that I always feel like at the beginning, always learning ..., like a child. I have made Art my life and I’m completely dedicated to it, it is a way of life... There is

another project that I intend to do which probably would be the most ambitious in my career, but I will tell you about it next year...

To finish this interview, I would like to know what would be your advise to young people, in this case young artists?

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COLP ONE “I want to reach a stage where people can appreciate art wherever they see it, even in a surprising context” Although I exhibit in galleries, I consider myself a graffiti artist. My tools are stencils and sprays, and I am inspired by the adrenalin I feel when I paint. I like to play in my head with the design I am about to create, and then project some of my eclectic personality onto each panel or wall I work with. I love the challenge that is inherent to my art, and I love the reaction from the public that you can get when they see art on the street.

I know where I am and where I want to go – I want to reach a stage where people can appreciate art wherever they see it, even in a surprising context.

My emotions are key to everything I do – balancing the chaos of life with the need to control. My work reflects the integrity and honesty that I believe to be so essential to art.

Still not loving police COLP-ONE He sprays city walls with vibrant colors, oppose social injustice with visual provocation and defy the law with his artistic statements. Colpone has a rebel expression, street art is democratic. It’s not limited in that curatorial sense of how one finds art in museum. It’s a multitude of conversation being had between the public, the artist and the built environment.

“Some people become cops because they want to make the world a better place. Some people become vandals because they want to make the world a better looking place.” Bansky.

COLP ONE is the dialogue, I emphasize, not a monologue.

Shahed Kavousi,

Expert in Contemporary Art

Carlos Ovidio Lagos Paganini (COLP ONE) carries Niccolo Paganini’s Artistic Talent Forward through Graffiti Art. In the same way Niccolo Paganini awed his audiences with his musical talent as his fingers moved and played, so does COLPONE with his painting talent. His graffiti art reveals the presence of great compositional skill, care and a polishing that is rare in any form of art. His is a finish that is specifically unusual in graffiti as time was never enough to linger on an illegal act.

Carlos is a street artist who is also a trouble maker; he chooses to paint graffiti on walls to build a name rather than create a sustainable business model with a brand, strong capital base and give back to society. He creates social impact particularly because he is a part of a family with a genius musician like Niccolo Paganini, and he moves the talent forward in paint format.

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“COLP ONE” is a versatile artist whose work shows a balance and maturity far beyond his young age. His artistic restlessness brings him to test different themes, from the figurative to urban landscapes, creating an avant-garde atmosphere of wide contrasts and of great force of expression.

The works displayed in the Casino of Marbella in “Tribute to Picasso” remind us of those metropolitan artists who live in different cultures and the typical transformations of the large urban townships.

He is without doubt an artist with an international career and it will not take long before he enters the large international art events scene, although to a certain extent he is already involved.

Giuseppe Carnevale

Artistic Director Excellence Art Gallery & art curator

Bringing the street into the gallery, Colp One’s graffiti art is at once subversive, direct and ephemeral.

Colp One considers himself a street artist even though his paintings are for the first time in New York for a gallery setting.

Art Is Spectrum Magazine,

The Chelsea perspective” New York

“Another of the greats is Colp One, an Argentine who has made a name for himself (and how!) in the art world of Barcelona, (known as the Ciudad Condal). His exhibition in the Background Galley left a good taste in the mouth. He presents Basquiat on a plan of New York, Brooklyn…. The omnipresent crown with three horns, and his bisexuality, shared with Warhol, and we remember that he fell into a destructive depression which brought him to his grave 12 months later.”

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Javier Infantes “PERHAPS WE ARE WHAT WE REMEMBER. MEMORIES MAKE US WHO WE ARE”

by María Elena Paganini

Javier, you are one of those painters who have succeeded in carving yourself a great path in the difficult world of art in New York City. How much is down to effort, to creativity, to technique and to just plain luck?

It all starts by preparing yourself properly in the beginning and feeling the need to constantly create and innovate inside your head. For this I chose two universities in two very different cities in Spain, but it is no more than just the beginning.

You have to continue preparing yourself every day. The life of an artist is a career of great depth, not of speed. The effort and sacrifice that an artist goes through are enormous in any part of the world, but even more so in New York, even more so if you are a foreigner and you have to adapt to a new country where culture, society, thought processes and languages are different. You cannot allow yourself to fail at any single moment, and if you do, you have to get up again immediately and continue with even more energy if possible. You make the sacrifice of being far away from your family and losing all those moments with them in order to follow a vocation and a dream. Terribly hard. Only those who go through this know what it is like. It is not even worth thinking about. On the other hand, creativity, experimentation and technique are also crucial, you have to continually cultivate them in order to help yourself to bring an idea to its physical form. Luck is always welcome, but you have to look for it, provoke it, and even deserve it. Luck can be important when it comes to meeting someone influential, or making contacts, but it does not influence the quality of your painting, this has to be YOUR work, for better or for worse, this depends upon your preparation, your knowledge and your work. It is thanks to all this effort that my work has been appreciated and acquired in various countries in Europe as well as certain cities in the United States. It is a great honour for me that one of my most distinguished clients in New York (apart from being the Sponsor of my Artist’s visa in the US, and my friend), is Mr. Frucher, Vice Chairman of the NASDAQ OMX Group.

You are not an improviser, you have studied a great deal and in great Spanish universities such as that of Seville and of Madrid, but what is it that makes an expert in the world of art place your work up at the same level as names such as Andy Warhol, Murakami or Keith Haring, amongst others?

It was a great honour to be chosen to exhibit my work in the impressive Waterfall Mansion, amongst other well-known artists of contemporary art in the

last decades and on a world-wide level. The exhibition took place during the Festival of Art “FEEL LIFE”, organized by Kate Shin. It was a great reward for all the work I had done during so many years. Thanks to this exhibition I appeared in a fantastic article in the top art magazine in Spain, “Descubrir el Arte”, written

by Manuel Rodriguez Pardo.

Before being chosen to exhibit in the Waterfall Mansion, I had done two separate exhibitions in Manhattan, one in Chelsea and the other in Midtown. I had also participated in a collective exposition in the Lower East Side. It was a progressive and logical development. Recently I was selected once again to take part in international collective expositions in places such as Woodward Gallery in Lower East Side and Caelum Gallery organized by Art Takes Manhattan in Chelsea.

What influence has this beautiful city on the Costa del Sol, Estepona, had on you and on your creative spirit?

The light of the Mediterranean Sea stays with you forever. I was very lucky to have been born near the sea, with so much history and culture. The blues of the crystalline sea and its brilliant reflections. The sky, the clean and transparent air – I would say that all these have had a never ending influence on my work. As well as all the energy, the joy and the warmth that radiates from this land.

You have succeeded in becoming a prophet in your land now that the Town Hall of Estepona has asked you to paint a large mural in the city centre?

Yes, it was a mural commissioned by the Association of Town Halls of the Costa del Sol and the Town Hall of Estepona. I am very grateful to the people of my home town for having asked for one of my works for their city. It makes you feel very good when they still remember you. I am always bringing the name of Estepona with me wherever I go, I try to make it known internationally and I always include it by my name in any exposition that I may take part in or in any magazine that I appear in.

It was a pleasure to come all the way from New York in order to paint this mural, and at the same time to hold an individual exhibition commissioned by Conchi Álvarez in the Stoa Gallery of Estepona a year earlier.

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You are an excellent portrait painter, however you have changed the direction of your work in New York, for example, to epoxy resin. Why do you like working with a material that is so seldom used by other artists?

In my case I don’t find great differences between figurative and the abstract art. I am a painter who loves painting above all, in its very essence. For me painting is the need of the human being to leave his prints behind for posterity, amongst other things. It has been so ever since the first bison appeared in cave paintings. Painting has not changed much since then. Therefore I love to leave my print behind for posterity on canvas; if this footprint, this memory is recorded in a portrait or an abstract image, well so be it, it doesn’t matter, it is circumstantial. I deal with painting in its entirety, all of it. I do not separate anything, I learn from everything. Epoxy resin can fit perfectly into the idea, the concept. I work with the concept of memory and epoxy resin serves as our memories, emotions, sentiments, which all form a fundamental part of the human make up when it comes to creating our identities.

An artist’s spirit is full of emotions and conflicts, what does Javier Infantes’ spirit contain?

For me painting is the food of the spirit. It is also its medicine. Painting becomes a medicine that helps to cure many illnesses and helps us to live. Furthermore, I see the creative process as a vehicle for knowledge, a form of investigation. A way in which

we can submerge ourselves into what it is to be a human being, and his identity.

Memory is fundamental. I believe that we are what we remember, memories are what make us what we are. They shape our identity. Epoxy resin helps me to speak of time and its memories. It acts as a transparent container where certain elements exist, which represent, for example, our memories and emotions, and which define our identity; these remain caught up in the epoxy, remaining unchangeable forever.

This is the pursuit of Utopia, the fight to remain eternal with fragile memories. To a certain extent it means going against nature. Painting allows you to do these things.

You are going to stay for some months in Europe but still remain in contact with your American galleries and collectors. At the moment you have a very interesting project in the pipeline which involves introducing art education as an essential part of the human’s educational process.

As I said before, painting, the Arts, feed the spirit and help us to get to know ourselves, amongst many other functions. Therefore I believe that learning all these things have a tremendous importance in education thanks to the deep effects of visual language.

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La dolce vita & beyond BULGARI

A BRAND THAT HAS RENDERED FEMALE BEAUTY IMMORTAL, FROM THE STRIKING BEAUTY OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR TO THE CHARMING PICTURE OF CARLA BRUNI. 28 hansaestates

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e all love Bulgari, we all dream of possessing something with the iconic name of Italian excellence. A legacy that is more than 130 years old, with a timeless sense of exquisite beauty.

But lately Bulgari has made giant steps in the world of watchmaking.

Guido Terreni was the craftsman when it came to reinterpreting the classics and converting them into new icons.

Bulgari has always been recognized for its jewelry because it is what it IS. His Serpenti collection is my great weakness. The serpent, the symbol of seduction which dates back from Greek-Roman mythology, but is also associated with the Egyptian Pharaohs and the beautiful Cleopatra, takes us on an irresistible journey through history.

This year I met this talented Panamanian artist in New York. It was thanks to my friend Judy Sahagian. We were looking at some of his works and talking about the fantastic Interior Design and Lifestyle Exhibition Maison & Objet Americas. This famous Parisian exhibition took place for the second year running in the city of Miami Beach where this fantastic photographer has become recognized as one of the new “rising talents” Javier Gómez has photographed urban architecture in a surreal and abstract way so that it becomes universal. After decades of experience as a patron of the arts, Bulgari commissioned Gomez to create 13 images, “The light catcher”.

How do we feel when we are in front of a work of art? We enter the cathedral of Monza to find out. The 6th century is coming to an end, and we are at Queen Teodolina’s side, the wife of King Atari of Longobardi, and later Agilulfo.

We owe her everything that surrounds us: one of the most important ecclesiastical structures in Italy. The centuries pass, and we witness various transformations. In the 14th century, precious details get added on – among others, the altar and the pulpit, symbols of the imperial coronations related to Visconti’s family. The basilica that we admire today took form in the 15th century, at the hands of the Zavattari painters.

Thanks to a complicated restoration implemented by Fondazione Gaiani, the paintings narrating Teodolinda’s story through forty -five everyday scenes come back to life. The individual expressions of the eight hundred characters of the tale are now before our eyes. A visual Kaleidoscope translated by a detail, the sixteen radu rose – windows, which reveal the profound connection between all these works: brightness and colour. We’re overcome by surprise, emotions, enchantment. Art gives us back a piece of reality to unleash emotional earthquakes. All because of a single element that is shared between the place, the works and the photographer: light.

Serpenti: This symbol of wisdom, life and eternity speaks in today’s language.

Javier Gómez: “Art gives us back a piece of reality to unleash emotional earthquakes”.

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Oscar Nieto

GENERAL MANAGER SANTA MARÍA POLO

by María Elena Paganini

You achieved great success with your début; this year the Club has been included in no less than the Grand Slam in the World Polo Tour Category! How has the Santa Maria Polo Club reacted to such an award?

With great pride! To be placed in the Grand Slam category is a clear recognition, not only of the great competition that we have developed, but also of the excellence of our polo fields and our installations. Santa Maria Polo Club is without doubt the best polo club in the world, since none other is able to host a month long competition with so many competing teams.

Do you think we are approaching an era when the Spanish are getting a clearer understanding of the game of polo itself, and do not just judge it by its lifestyle?

There is no doubt that each time we have more and more visitors. Last year we counted more than 88,000 and many of them are becoming more and more keen on this sport – we notice this when the stands are full of spectators who do not leave until the game is well and truly over. If, over and above this high standard of sport that we already are offering, we include the total leisure package, it is clear that the public will enjoy a complete experience at our events.

Sports wise, who will be the big stars in this summer of 2016?

We can confirm that this summer we will be seeing the 5 best players in the world. This, I might add, is something quite exceptional outside the Argentine Triple Crown. This summer we will be welcoming Adolfo Cambiaso (nº 1) who returns with the team from Dubai, Facundo Pieres (nº 2), Cambiaso’s great rival, who will be playing with the Ayala Polo Team after a year without appearing in the international circuit.

Juan Martin Nero (nº 3), the best back, number 4, he plays with Lechuza Caracas as usual, and, finally, David “Pelón” Stirling (nº 4) and Pablo MacDonough (nº 5) who participate in the team of Brunei Amibah. All these players have already reached the Gold Cup in various years, but 2016 means you must beat Adolfo Cambiaso whose Dubai team have not lost a single match in the whole year.

This year we do not just have the winning hand, we have the best FULL HOUSE in our hand and this will ensure a great battle between the teams to win their place on the podium. Apart from the Magnificent Five, other stars of the polo world will take part in the show, such as Eduardo Novillo Astrada, Alejo Taranco, or Facundo Sola.

This will be the 45th International Polo Tournament; what news, other than sports news, can the Club offer us for this year?

The magnificent installations of the Santa Maria Polo Club in Sotogrande, which are situated in the countryside surrounded by 4 polo fields and are only 30 minutes away from places like Marbella, Gibraltar, or 15 minutes from Estepona, provide new opportunities for visitors to enjoy the afternoons and evenings to the full.

Also, and this is great news, there with be a festival of concerts, and two new restaurants with shelter, which are operated by well-known names in the catering world.

This year we will repeat the Food-trucks Experience, with 6 different types of cuisine, where families can relax and enjoy afternoons and evenings of tapas after the polo

matches, or where spectators can come before the concerts and the “After Polo”.

As we have done each year, we will have the shopping village with more than 20 fashion labels, a childrens’ play area with zip lines, rock climbing walls…. And other novelties which we will reveal when the time comes, but which we are sure will be much appreciated by the public throughout the Costa.

What is the date for the start of the Tournament, and the closing date? (also regarding the Bronze Cup and Silver Cup).

The International Tournament starts on the 27th July, until the 28th August. This makes 33 days of continuous matches and events. As happens every year, the activities are intense and continuous.

The principal finals of the high Handicap Class are: • Bronze Cup, 11th August • Silver Cup, 13th August • Gold Cup, 28th August But we must not forget that there are also the finals of the medium handicap class, where the standard of play is impressive, with the participation of the best teams of the world in this category.

I would also like to add that from Holy Week and Easter, until the inauguration of the International Tournament, the polo activities in the club do not stop, with tournaments nearly every weekend. On these days, we offer dining, shopping and leisure activities to complement the polo, so visitors can enjoy some unforgettable spring evenings.

Sotogrande is the world capital of polo, the club always provides perfect organisation at each competition, international sponsors attend year after year, what else does the club expect for this year 2016?

The club is situated in an ideal place for the organisation of corporate events, weddings and private meetings, and the polo games become an additional feature to help increase the visitors’ experience. Premium Sports & Marketing (www.psmk.com), apart from organising the International Polo Tournament, is the agency responsible for managing all these events and other top class meetings, spread over 3 separate venues in the Sotogrande area.

We have contracted high quality professionals and have done deals with big catering organisations, MICE agencies, wedding planners, etc. in order to offer new features which will enhance the quality of all types of events. The reaction has been spectacular and all our local partners (hotels, restaurants, golf courses, water sports, etc.) have got together to provide a wide range of offers which our premium platforms will bring to future events.

On the other hand, we are very keen on our new riding project, where professionals and amateurs in the world of international riding competitions, can find a model similar to that in Palm Beach, Florida (USA). This is when the winter competitions during the cold months of Europe can be combined with the warmth, the outdoor life and the top class facilities of Sotogrande. www.santamariapoloclub.com

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Adolfo Cambiaso vs Juan Martin Nero Final Oro 2016 by Pablo Ramírez.

Juan Melgarejo and Eugenia Ortiz

Adolfo Cambiso

Oscar Nieto

Luis Alfonso and Margarita Vargas

Astrid Muñoz

Luis Alfonso de Borbón y Rashid Albwardy

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Jasper Jackson Fotografía

Jasper Jackson Fotografía

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Isabel de Borbón ALL ABOUT BEACH POLO

by María Elena Paganini

The sport of polo is considered to be a very masculine one. How did you get involved?

I was spending some time in Argentina and later in Palm Beach when I first got invited to stick & ball on a polo pony. Even though I loved the experience, I did hesitate to get involved in such a masculine sport and therefor it wasn’t till some years later when I started to play polo.

Are women welcomed and accepted in a polo team?

Polo is a team sport, and in order to be accepted you have to try your best to support your team out on the polo field, then you will always be welcomed, regardless if you are a man or a woman!

There aren’t many women playing polo in Spain or abroad, probably due to the rough nature of the sport?

Up to this day, there aren’t too many women playing polo, probably because it is considered a fairly rough and dangerous sport. The rather few women that play polo do so in mixed teams, though lately ladies teams and tournaments are rapidly gaining popularity.

The sport of polo seams to be surrounded by a lot of glamour, but the reality of a Polista looks quite different, with hours of training, all the preparation before every tournament, the organization of putting a team together etc. What is your benefit of all this?

The benefit without a doubt, are those moments that you live on a polo field, difficult to put into words - the adrenalin, the agile fast horses, playing in a team and so much more that is hard to describe!

If playing polo already needs a lot of preparation and organization, then organizing a event such as “TARIFA Beach Polo” must be even more demanding?

After playing polo for quite some years now, and being a ‘gran aficionada’ of the sport of polo on and off the field, I found it a natural way of evolution to transmit my passion for polo to my friends, sponsors and aficionados. Beach polo is a fairly

new and fresh interpretation of the sport, which has been very well received among everyone participating.

Adapting a sport that normally is played on large grass fields, to the beaches of Tarifa and next to the Atlantic Sea, must have been quite a challenge?

Yes, indeed! Tarifa was my first choice of location, offering the perfect sand conditions for ambitious beach polo. Though the logistics of organizing a polo tournament so close to the sea, is more complex, the outcome is very rewarding, as the proximity of being at short range to the action on a smaller polo field on sand, creates a great atmosphere and ambience for players and audience, making beach polo very popular around the globe.

Possibly the famous lifestyle around polo makes the sport so attractive for the audience. What is your approach and success that people keep coming back for more beach polo?

“TARIFA Beach Polo” is going into its third edition in 2016 and will go on growing. The success of the event is that polo players as well as supporters and sponsors are positively attracted by this more casual and more beach ambience orientated version of the sport, yet without losing the touch of glamour surrounding every polo event.

What is the unique point of your beach polo event ?

The high level of polo players and patrons participating, the great ambience on and off the field, the established ‘ After Polo Party’ and the ‘Asado de clausura’ with chill out atmosphere till late sunset and the spectacular Rif mountains of Africa as the perfect visual backdrop!

Tell me about your new venture of beach polo?

I am currently working on a new project that means a lot to me, the first luxurious event of “Marbella Beach Polo” bringing world class polo to the shores of the international city of Marbella in the very near future!

And last but not least - who is your most admired 10 goal polo player?

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Edmond Fokker

by María Elena Paganini

I have always believed that a person’s artistic temperament starts with his ancestors, and in his genes. What did you inherit from your family?

My family’s “DNA” produced mostly lawyers, diplomats, scientists, entrepreners; Anthony Fokker (Fokker-airplanes), senators, MP’s and a minister.

I have mixed blood, Dutch, English, Irish, Scottish, French and German. My English grandmother was a pianist, my father played violin and piano and my mother sang. The “DNA-combination” of entrepreneurship, diplomacy and languages are good for the music-business. But the most important is to understand what your public really wants. My approach to music is different from standard classical musicians or pop-artists, it forms a bridge between these worlds. I mix styles to reach different people and wider age-groups. The love for people comes first because my music is for them!

How important is technique, and how important is creativity and personality when it comes to playing the violin?

For a terribly difficult instrument like the violin technique is essential. The paradox of violin-playing is the fact that understanding and mastering the instrument is a mathematical affair, touching someone’s heart is an emotional affair.

Violin-technique is harder than any other instrument, talent is only 5%, the other 95% is work. At least 3-5 hours a day if you want to improve! And then there are the elements of the correct style for the period and taste (which you have or you don’t). So, one has to be technically able to play the work, respect the style and then you have to understand the bandwidth left to leave a personal mark.

Only when these three conditions are met with integrity you can add the personal touch, show your personality and touch the hearts of your public.

How important is the instrument itself for a violinist? I know that at the moment you are playing one of the best, which was Paganini’s favorite.

The instrument will transform your ideas to music. The better the instrument the more colours it has to offer if you have the technique to draw this from the violin. There is also psychological side to a top-instrument.

The first time I played a Stradivarius I realized which great violinists played this precious instrument before me, at the various courts of Kings and Emperors and the famous Concert halls. There are still many great instruments left. Stradivarius still has about 600 registered instruments and Guarneri around 190.

Their tonal characteristics are different. Stradivarius has a rounder, full-bodied, rich sound where Guarneri has a slightly more nasal, deep, almost gipsy-virtuoso sound. To give you an insight on today’s prices: for a Stradivarius you pay between 4 -12 million Euro and for a Guarneri del Gesu between 9-14 million!

These top-instruments are incredible investments as they have an annual value-increase between 7- sometimes 14%! Paganini played the beautiful Guarneri del Gesu “Canone” nick-named after its rich and tremendous tone. I am totally in love with my Guarneri. I feel fortunate and smile every day when I open my violin-case and carefully pick it up to play.

When we first met we quickly recognized your admiration for Niccolo Paganini, who is one of my ancestors. What is it that we note most about this violinist, who seems to have made a pact with the Devil?

In the history of violin-playing we speak of before and after Paganini. His inventions changed everything, his creativity was tremendous. Nicollo Paganini clearly was the most famous violinist ever. His first work, age 16 were the 24 capriccio’s that are still today very difficult. Many myths surrounded him, his so-called pact with the devil being the best known-one. But the historical facts of his life are sufficiently interesting. His concert-tours to Paris, and London were unique events where women fainted, ticket-prices rose to the highest amounts ever and everybody travelled from far to hear him. His popularity can be compared with the Beatles in the sixties or to later rock-stars and super-DJ’s. He inspired many artists, composers and fellow virtuosi. Liszt was crazy about Paganini, so was Rossini who stated that he cried when he heard him play. For me Paganini embodies the romantic, slightly mysterious figure who composed in the operatic “belcanto-style” where a single but touching melody was surrounded by dazzling fireworks and violinistic pyro-technics to impress and to transport you to another time to make you believe that wonders exist. I played Pagannini-pieces for many different people and everyone today immediately understands why Paganini is still cool.

What is your favourite composition?

The compositions I love are so well written that they are capable of transporting you to other times and places. I start with Bach. I love the “cathedral” of his solo-works from the second partita; the Chaconne. Lonely in its quality, its magnitude, its structure and beauty is unsurpassed. I love the happy super-talent Mozart and also the violinconcerto of Beethoven concerto and Brahms. But my heart starts beating a little faster when we come to the romantic era. I am a lost romantic although happy with many luxuries of the modern age. The violin-concerti by Bruch, Mendelsohn and Tchaikowski are brilliant. The more virtuoso concerti by Wieniawski and Paganini are simply thrilling and totally addictive.

I like to play many short beautiful pieces that people recognize, from Vivaldi’s Four Seasons to gipsy-music to film-music like Morricone and John Williams with his touchingly beautiful “Schindlers List”. So all together a wide-ranging selection focused on quality, story-telling and what touches my heart.

You support several charities with your music, for example a Gala in the Netherlands when they paid 30,000 Euros to listen to you and which you then donated to charity. Is this a part of the soul or the heart of an artist, to support charitable causes?

The heart of an artist has empathy and compassion! Three times a year I play for a charity of my choice to support their good work. I strongly believe that our talents come with the responsibility to work hard and let people enjoy it. By playing for a charity you can reach people that need specific medical treatment or

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people that cannot help themselves because of the situation their countries are in. Talent carries the responsibility to regularly share the benefit. Last Christmas, I offered free concerts for the international troops in Afghanistan. Music was much needed for the military men and women doing great work in a highly dangerous environment. Long-hidden emotions were expressed on that special Christmas-day in Masar-e-Sharif. An unforgettable experience! Giving back is not an obligation, I consider it a privilege.

What I do consider an obligation is to pass on the flame, a totally new approach to teaching and performing, to the younger generation; An academy for young musicians where they receive the best tuition from classical to modern violin-playing. This does not yet exist but I will realize this dream.

You have been invited to perform in concerts in the most wonderful places in the world. Please tell us, who are lovers of good music, what your plans are for this year. Where can we come to see you?

There are so many beautiful places to play. One of my favourite hidden treasure Concert-halls is in the home of a friend Alexander Prince zu Schaumburg-Lippe, Bückeburg castle, Germany. It is the most amazing private concert-hall with great acoustics. For me music-lovers have a heart and they know how to open it from time to time. Good music is as wide-ranging as music itself as long as it is authentic, honest and it speaks to you.

My plans for this year are wild and diverse. All over the planet and with different types of music for different publics. In the summer I will be playing the Bruch violinconcerto and improvisations with a DJ on a beach in the sun (not with Guarneri)!

In September I am honored by the invitation to play for HH Pope Frances in the Vatican.

In October I have various concerts in Europe including Russia.

A very special event this year is a concert for the President of Argentina in His Palace in Buenos Aires in November.

Christmas is still a surprise! It will be a concert in Amsterdam, Ziggo-dome, 5000 people, totally cross-over, a mix of styles, with great international artists.

This year I want to start with this all-round academy for young talents to become ‘New-Violinists’ able to play Paganini with orchestra and free improvisations with a cool DJ. This project has to start now. Prof Ervis Gega is the concertmaster of the Klassische Philharmonie Bonn, great violinist and a dear friend with whom I work together on founding the academy and a summer festival.

Focus, humour and passion for people and music today with respect for the classics and an open mind to the future!

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Consuelo Arango

by María Elena Paganini

When we talk about one of the best recording studios in the world, we talk about the quality of the equipment and of the sound engineers, but I suppose that for your artists it also becomes home, a place where you take your time to compose the latest cords and make your sound mixes.

Quite so, in PKO our objective is to offer artists the opportunity to create a quality product in agreeable surroundings with the best of the best. Our aim is to make the client feel comfortable whilst he builds what will become the realisation of his dreams, which is a very delicate matter.

And we encourage him in all this with our experience, our savoir faire and our good will, we provide everything we have in our power to help the client.

Apart from our professionalism, it is important to note that our Studio is situated in a unique environment, a quiet residential area. It is in the municipal area of Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, and offers a great number of features so that all needs are met, whether they are leisure, food or hospitality, since at PKO we also have a cosy and luxurious hotel amongst our installations, which offers every detail imaginable.

In this way all the artist has to worry about is his work, since, as you rightly say, as far as everything else is concerned, it is as though he was at home.

In this way, we have made our own dream come true in the creation of PKO STUDIOS, so that you can make yours come true as well.

How long has PKO been in the music business and I would like to know more about its advanced technology.

Our studio has been under my management for some 11 years now, and in the same buildings, but years ago it started up under the management of the producer J.R. Flórez.

As far as technology goes, at PKO we have the best brands in the professional audio market (GML, Manley, Solid State Logic, API…), you cannot find system consoles with the quality ours have in this country (SSL 9072 J Series, Neve VR48, Legendary Neve 8014..). We have the best Vintage equipment (Urei, Pultec, DBX, Telefunken, Neve), mythical Reverb (EMT: 248, 250 and 262), AD/DA converters (Apogee, Prism Sound, Lavry, dB Technologies..), the best microphone systems (Neumann, Manley, Beyer, DPA, Brauner..) and, what is more valuable still, the facilities to record, mix and master in analog tape with 24 tracks in 2” and ½”, as well as having Protools DH in all our controls.

We have a weekly maintenance service so that all our equipment is always in top condition. With all this equipment and luxury installations, PKO is one of the most outstanding studios in the world, both on a technical level as on a human level. But above all, and this is most important, we are constantly expanding and we will continue to improve so that we can always offer the best.

Tell me about your engineers, I know that you have a Grammy or two.

What makes PKO so special, apart from its installations and technology, is its personnel. It is no good having great equipment if you don’t have someone who knows how to make full use of it.

Our technical engineer is Caco Rejogo, a Galician who is now living in Madrid, who, after having worked in various recording studios, arrived at the PKO STUDIOS in 2006, brought in by José Ramón Flórez to work in his production studio, and he is now the chief engineer of the studio.

Since then and up till now he has worked with producers such as Red One, Peter Walsh, Cheche Alara, Javier Limón, Jacobo Calderón, amongst others. In B.S.O. such as Enredados and Disney’s Frozen. With engineers such as Andy Bradfield, Peter Walsh, Trevor Muzzy, Óscar Clavel, Óscar Vinader, Bori Alarcón, Juan González, Pepo Scherman...With artists such as Michel Camilo, Dhafer Youssef, Alejandro Sanz, Lady Gaga, Enrique Morente, Yasmin Levi, Ainhoa Arteta, Chucho Valdés, Tomatito, José Mercé, Raphael, Hombres G, Rosendo, Miguel Bosé, Malú, Melendi, Pablo Alborán, Buika, David Bustamante, David Bisbal, Manu Tenorio, Andy & Lucas, Random Thinking, Pasión Vega, Pastora Soler, Edurne, Soraya, Sergio Dalma, Estopa, Abraham Mateo, Tamara, Auryn, Paulina Rubio, Marta Sánchez, Carlos Baute, Macaco, Dani Martín, Antonio Orozco, Bertín Osborne, Kill Beats, Leiva, María Dolores Pradera, Russian Red, Fey, Ismael Serrano, Angy, Beethoven R, Innocence, Carlos Marín and many other clients of PKO Studios.

As you say he has received two Latin Grammys, the first one was in 2010 with Buika’s record “El Utlimo Trago”, a Best Traditional Record as Mixing Engineer and Mastering Engineer, and in 2015 he was the winner of the Latin Grammy for the Best Flamenco Album with the record “Entre 2 Aguas”, music by Paco de Lucía, as Mastering Engineer.

Apart from these awards he has received various nominations, including Double Nomination for the Latin Grammy For The Best Engineering For An Lbum as Mixing Engineer and Mastering Engineer of the record

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“Promesas de Tierra” by Havier Limón; Double Nomination for the Latin Grammy for Best Engineer Of An Album as Mixing Engineer and Mastering Engineer for the record “Astrid Asher”; Nomination for the Latin Grammy for the Year’s Best Album and Flamenco for the record “Con Sentido” by María Toledo as Recording, Mixing and Mastering Engineer.

National and international artist have visited your fantastic installations, from Plácido Domingo to Lady Gaga. Can you tell me whether any of these geniuses have any particular mania?

As I already said when I answered the last question, our list of clients is very long, and we try to treat all clients the same, without exception. And yes, it is true, that the great stars do have their particular requirements. For example, Lady Gaga came with her personal entourage and brought her own chef, but although she may seem to be a very eccentric artist her behavior and requirements were quite normal. And this seems to be the general attitude, the artists come to work and to feel at ease, and they don’t have too many manias.

But then, yes, some of them do, for example Malú, she is very superstitious about the colour yellow and in one of our recordings we had to remove everything of this colour, including cables and the technician’s T-shirts, which just happened to be yellow on that day.

Do you specialize in any specific type of recording?

At PKO we record, mix and master all types of music, and we can guarantee that, whatever it is, the result will be 10 out of 10. We have recorded Flamenco, pop, rock, jazz, classical music, electronic music, etc. any type and genre of music that you may think of has been recorded in our studio. Also as far as musical variety is concerned, and groups, we have recorded everything from a single voice to a Big Band live.

We know that your installations are considered unique in Europe, but what is the daily routine like for an artist who comes to record at PKO? Well, from the moment he enters our establishment, we do everything we can to make him feel at home. We look after every detail, from personal attention to the last technical detail. The artist has total freedom to be able to record, listen to the mixes, create and develop his dreams.

What is the difference for an artist when he chooses this particular studio?

The difference between our studio and the others is without doubt quality.

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Timeless jewelry for men. 5. Burberry Loafers: Comfortably and elegance hand in hand in these navy blue tassel loafers. 6. Mathieu JerĂ´me Shirt: A classic re-invented, cutaway round collar and blind buttons. 7. Neil Barrett Trousers: A basic to have in your wardrobe and not only in Summer.... 8. Vilebrequin Belt: More than beachwear. 9. Grey Flannel Eau De Toilette: An American icon for gentlemen from yesterday, today and tomorrow. 10. Bell & Ross Watch: A masterpiece in pink gold.

A must for the summer dandy.

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Royalty through marriage, aristocrats by birth. Their slightest gestures are copied and commented upon by millions of people. Today we have them here to find out what they like and how they show it off. They sparkle wherever they go, flashes of diamonds, they are... women’s little whims.

Máxima is a queen whose very presence makes a tremendous impression; she is the “QUEEN” and has no qualms whatsoever when it comes to dressing as one, she is MAXIMA in everything. Style and attitude are the words that best define her, aided and abetted by her jewellery.

She has pieces in all the colours of the rainbow, such as the emeralds in the earrings she bought for herself, and the brooch from the late nineteenth century, which she wears as a hairpin, and which is part of the royal collection. She has no problem combining them with out-sized costume jewellery and assorted accessories by rivals Mellerio, Cartier, Pomellato and Tifanny’s who fight each other to obtain favours from the Queen.

Letizia, on the other hand, is quite the opposite to Máxima, slight in build and with a penetrating glance. The Queen of Spain makes herself noticed wherever she may be. Self confidence is her greatest asset. She favours discreet jewellery, particularly the earrings in the picture, made by De Grisogono from pavé with black diamonds, which were a wedding gift. She normally prefers to wear her bracelets and long necklaces.

Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, third wife of the Sheik of Qatar makes a great impression wherever she goes – it is impossible not to turn around and do a double-take! Her fantastic figure, her walk, the purity of the design of her clothes, which are always accompanied by her inseparable turban.

Her collection of jewellery is worthy of a princess from the Thousand and One Arabian Nights. Cartier, Buccelati, or David Webb who signed this incredible vintage parure of gold martelé with coral, cabochon rubies and diamonds. She is all of a desert princess who dares all and fears nothing.

Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi Grimaldi has the blood of the Royal Princes of Monaco in her veins. Her incredible beauty, the legacy from her grandmother and her mother Carolina, come together in her velvet gaze and the sensuality that emanates from her lips. Without a doubt, one of the most sought after women on the planet.

An excellent horsewoman and the face of international jewellery companies such as Gucci, Cartier or Mont Blanc, she will wear these companies’ incredible pieces when her work demands it. On a day to day basis, however, she prefers simple pieces such as this fine diamond bracelet, or sentimental pieces such as a cameo brooch, worn by her grandmother Princess Grace, and which Princess Caroline will lend her from time to time. hansaestates 41

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Marbella meets charity In spite of being known as a luxury beach resort for the rich and famous, Marbella as well has its place and heart for the ones affected by AIDS

Princess Beatrice d’Orleans and Princess Beatrice Von Hohenlohe

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very summer the richest in Marbella support attending the annual gala. It is surprising that a disease so badly seen socially, it is precisely in Marbella (where seems that everybody surrenders to the frivolity of consumerism), where people spend 300 euros per person to help the Princess Marie Louise of Prussia (cousin of the Queen Doña Sofia of Spain), President of Honor of Concordia, to maintain a day Center for patients and families of this disease in San Pedro de Alcántara.

The Concordia Anti- AIDS Association starts in 1994. Its vocation is to help the growing need of those people affected by HIV/AIDS. The people that due to different reasons need specialized services.

This Association is a non-profit, private (non-governmental) organization which was set up in 1994 to look after the urgent needs of a group of people connected with HIV/AIDS who require special care and services.

In April 1997, with the aim of meeting the needs of this category, Concordia opened its Day Centre in San Pedro de Alcántara. The Centre’s mission is to carry out a programme of informative and preventive advice campaigns specially designed to break the advance of HIV infection, and to ensure the comprehensive care of AIDS patients and those infected by HIV, their families and contacts.

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Queen Doña Sofía of Spain

Princess Marie Louise of Prussia

SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CENTRE · Phone-in assistance: 952 785 997. Manned from Mon. to Fri. 9.00zm to 2.00 pm and 5.00pm to 8.00pm. · Social support, information, guidance and assessment. · Psychological help therapy for individuals, couples, families and groups. · On-the-spot personal assistance for HIV/AIDS patients, their families and/or contacts. · Legal information and guidance. · Workshops and guidance in labor relations. · Information and discussion groups available on our web page. · Loans and financial aid, advice and help with applications. · Visits to homes, hospitals and penal institutions. · Distribution of information leaflets and condoms. · Archive of documents and publications concerning HIV/AIDS available to general public.

Countess Gunilla Von Bismarck Summer Gala of Concordia: 31 July 2016, In Babilonia at Olivia Valère Reservations at telephone: (+34) 952 78 59 97 www.concordiamarbella.com

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INTERVIEW >

Joan Roca

“FOOD IS A LANGUAGE THAT EMANATES EMOTIONS AND, ABOVE ALL, HAPPINESS”.

by María Elena Paganini

He is the best chef in the world, according to the prestigious English magazine “Restaurant” which places the restaurant Celler Can Roca on number one position and who, according to the experts, achieves no less than perfection. An Oscar in the world of gastronomy.

What is it like being the “alma master” of one of the best restaurants in the world? How much is responsibility, and how much is happiness?

A mixture of both, so even though at times it is my turn to be the star, this restaurant has several people in the team, especially my brothers, Jordi who is in charge of the desserts and Josep who is in charge of the front of house and the wines. So I must say that I share the honour of this award with a team that has been working together for many years, and this provides me with support and tranquility.

Those who know these three brothers note your humbleness, your simplicity.

To what extent do you owe this to your parents?

Of course they have a lot to do with this!

The way we started, the way we were brought up, the values and beliefs that we have inherited. Effort, hard work, generosity, being hospitable, being true in everything we do or everything we say, it seems obvious, but in the end it is the most important.

The role in society of the chef has changed a lot and this accolade gives us the chance to spread the news, but we must do this responsibly. In Spain there are many chefs who are very respectful and who are also very modest.

What remains of the restaurant that your parents founded in Celler Can Roca?

We still have the memories of the tastes, the recipes, everything that they taught us, but above all we have kept the idea of sharing, of working, of keeping our feet

firmly on the ground, and when success comes, we need to know how to deal with it, how to accord things the importance that they really have and to continue to work with the same enthusiasm, as though nothing at all has happened.

I have always been impressed by the amount of excellent chefs that Cataluña produces, always in the best places in the world! What do they get to eat over there?

This is changing, things are levelling out, there are great chefs in Andalusia, Valencia, Galicia, Asturias, Extremadura, but perhaps what has happened here, as well as in the Basque country, is its closeness to France. We were easily able to go and look at what happened with the great chefs and to learn, also our clients who would visit France would come back to our part of the world having become more demanding and that would force us to improve on our own work, and we would accept the challenge.

What is traditional Catalan cuisine, what are its aromas, its tastes?

It tastes of lots of sauté, or stir frying, onions fried until they are golden brown, ground and minced almonds, garlic, saffron, spicy red nora pepper and parsley….then you have a cuisine that plays with sweet and sour, juggles meat and fruit, blends surf and turf. It is very open, very diverse and open to creativity. It was always very daring - if you take a book from the 18th century you will find dishes with combinations that can be considered totally contemporary in the way they are made up.

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What does Joan Roca and his family eat on a normal day?

At lunch time we all go to my mother’s restaurant, and in the evening I normally make dinner at home, something simple, healthy and nourishing that doesn’t take long to prepare, so that I can spend time with my family. Varied cuisine so that my children can experience as many tastes as possible, and, of course, the meals must be balanced. It is important that you enjoy eating and, whenever possible, enjoy eating healthily.

What would a food wizard like you say to a young person who wants to become a chef ?

I would say that it is a wonderful career, it brings a very quick return on your efforts since you can look at your customer’s face, and if you have cooked with love they will thank you for it, and, above all I would say look for happiness and do not be obsessed with success. The only important thing is to be happy! Just as much in a simple restaurant with a menu like my mother’s or in one like mine. The most important is to be genuine. www.cellercanroca.com hansaestates 45

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HANSA APART-HOTEL Your home away from home in Regensburg, Germany

Detlef Vormschlag

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ize and individual service do not usually go together at large hotels. The more numbers of rooms there are in a hotel, the more the guest become a “number”. Quite unlike in the Hansa Apart-Hotel Regensburg. The privately run 4-star hotel who is member of “Worldhotels”, combines a very individual and personal service with plenty of space. Try it out for yourself. We look forward to seeing you!

Regensburg is one of to the most beautiful historic cities in Europe and is a magnet for discerning leisure travelers, adventurous families and culture lovers from around the world. Founded 179 ad by the Roman Emperor and

philosopher Marcus Aurelius. Appointed to the UNESCO World Heritage in 2006.

Regensburg became one of the most important and richest cities in Europe of the Middle Ages, offering the largest concentration of Romanesque and Gothic architecture north of the Alps.

But even if you don’t care for historic architecture and history but just like to stroll through the picturesque streets and enjoy the slower rhythm of the city, the incomparable atmosphere of the old town will enchant you. www.hansa-apart-hotel.de

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INTERVIEWS · EVENTS · TRAVELS SPORTS · SOCIALLIFE · DEBATES · FASHION BE COOL & follow me on

www.marbellacool.tv

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MARBELLA PROPERTY NETWORKING IN

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s Director of Marketing and Public Relations at Hansa Realty, I am always looking for ways in which to get my company known in countries where people could invest in the Costa del Sol. In this particular case I have travelled to what is, in effect, the capital of the world, New York, since the strength of the US dollar could make our real estate market very attractive there. Our company is the leader in this sector, both regarding residential as well as commercial property, but that is not all, we also help and advise our clients in these volatile times where real estate investment continues to be the safest investment of all. Hence our success as regards marketing is not only due to the fact that we

make sure that our services are known on a local and national level, but also because we liaise with other leading companies on an international level. Our Chairman, Detlef Vormschlag, insists that in order to obtain success in our profession, the key to achieving investment in real estate, is to concentrate on ensuring a correct valuation of the property. No potential buyer will invest in times such as these in properties whose prices are out of kilter, which is why our first job is to help our client who is selling to place a correct value on his property. Once this process is complete we can turn to the task

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Judy Sahagian, Judy Networks

Jing Jing and David Drake, The Soho Loft and Huffington Post

Arilda Costa, Brazilian Times Newspaper

Detlef Vormschlag and Faith Consolo, Douglas Elliman

Colin McClive, Detlef Vormschlag and David Drake

of establishing a strategy which begins by choosing a country with potential buyers and to approach our colleagues there who are experts in the sector.

an international level are just some of the success stories thanks to this new way of working.

One of those we approached was the company Douglas Elliman where Mrs. Faith Consolo is known world-wide as “The Queen of the Commercial Department with the most success in the city of New York”. Her clients include Buccelati, Cartier, Ivanka Trump, Versace, Jimmy Choo, Manolo Blahnik, Giorgio Armani, Yves Sain Laurent, Louboutin amongst others. So, together with Faith Consolo and Judy Sahagian we discussed the present state of the real estate sector in both worlds and we kept the door open to future cooperation with European investors in New York and American investors in the Costa del Sol. On the other hand we have exchanged opinions about the global real estate market with Sr. David Drake, Chairman of LDJ Capital, a network of offices whose headquarters are in London, and where Mr. Drake, a connoisseur of serious investment over the last 20 years, advises various investors on an international level. His companies Soho Loft conferences, Drake Hospitality Group and LDJ Real Estate Group hold 200 conferences a year dealing with real estate investment funds.

On the other hand, our company is a member of one of the most exclusive real estate compilations in the world which includes the best residential properties.

“Who’s who in Luxury Real Estate” is a company which, amongst its many achievements, has created such a professional and attractive website that it was declared the best international website in the world by the Forbes magazine.

Hansa Realty’s idea is to create a commercial strategy whereby the alliance with other real estate companies throughout the world, and the possibility of sharing the experience of each member of the alliance, will result in a complete process of advice which begins at the moment that a buyer thinks of purchase a property.

Our company, with its offices in Calahonda, Elviria, Marbella and Sotogrande have a portfolio of top quality properties throughout the Costa del Sol and we are ready to offer them to prospective buyers worldwide.

Nowadays networking is a tremendously important tool for the real estate business; getting to know new markets, developing marketing strategies, interacting with prestigious colleagues in the sector and reaching investors at

In Luxury Real Estate each member is individually selected by its Chairman Mr. John Brian Losh on the grounds that the eligible companies must be experienced in the sale of luxury residences and in real estate marketing and must prove to have achieved a high percentage of sales in their area.

This exclusive network with elite properties has its main offices in Seattle, United States, where professionals of high standing meet armed with an arsenal of powerful tools and solutions, which allow us to show specific and exclusive properties for sale to qualified buyers on an international level.

Launching strategies for expansion in a globalised world, finding American investors and introducing them both to a specific range of residential properties and to commercial assets in the Costa del Sol is one of the projects to be developed during 2016, as well as supporting the businesses that the Company Hansa Corporation has set up in the United States. Thanks to the excellent contacts that were acquired during this trip, the welcome and good will that was accorded to our Company, we are launching a project that will reap its rewards in the immediate future. I will be letting readers know how we are developing a business that involves more than just buying and selling, a business where experience is a must in advising everyone, from the small buyer to the large investor. hansaestates 51

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Gardenia, Gardenia Jasminoides

Fill your garden and life

with magic

by Bob Slingerland

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Alheli, Matthiola Jazmin, Ja sminium Officinal

Dama de Noche, Cestrum Nocturno

Nardo, Polianthes Tuberosa Magnolia, Magnolia Grandiflora

Freesia, Freesia Hybrida Frangipani, Plumeria Alba

Azahar, Citrus all varieties

Stefanotis, Stephanotis Floribunda

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he beauty of flowers comes to its boast when blooms are combined with perfume.

Here our top 10 of the summum of elegancy, all suitable for the Mediterranean climate.

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The 10 Best Restaurants IN MARBELLA, AND ONE MORE FOR LUCK!

by María Elena Paganini

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1870

Da Bruno La Rosa

ach year I find it more and more difficult to choose only 10 out of all the fantastic restaurants here in this beautiful city, this time, as we say in Argentina, I have included “una yapa” – as a “last minute freebie”, since I just couldn’t ignore this one.

My selection is based on those which inspire their customers, those with soul and spirit.......... “the soul of a chef, the soul of a restaurateur or the spirit of a venue.” I hope you will enjoy each and every one of them, but please do not forget to consult other lists where you will find interesting possibilities that perhaps didn’t make it in this list – there are lots of them! My best wishes and congratulations to them all!

1870

DA BRUNO

THE GRILL, MARBELLA CLUB

This venue brings back memories of my childhood, of the taste of Italian food, the simplicity and the intensity of this eternal cuisine. Seasonal produce, so one day it is mushrooms, another day, truffles. Bruno and Giuseppina always manage to make you feel like part of their family. Apart from which, we can inform you that you can enjoy top class live entertainment, opera, musicals, tribute bands, etc. There are five Da Bruno Restaurants dotted along the Costa del Sol. www.dabruno.com.

No doubt the most elegant venue of the Costa del Sol, traditional food with the classic ingredients of French cuisine. Sommeliers who offer the best wines in silver goblets and a décor of fantastic gardens with hundreds of candles hanging from the trees, and the flowers! Fresh flowers on the tables.............all this definitely makes El Grill a classic spot that has no need to reinvent itself. A legend that keeps on going strong, year after year. www.marbellaclub.com.

LA ROSA Spirit of Argentina.......that is what defines this venue, and so do I, as an Argentine.

It is difficult to find the very specific cuts of meats, for which Argentina is famous, in other restaurants; the fantastic wine cellar with the best wines from Mendoza, the so very cosy and authentic atmosphere and a décor that oozes the spirit of the country side; all these make this my favourite spot, but there is something even more special! It’s the feeling that Cachy, Rosa and Diego, the owners, are inviting you to dine in their very own home. www.restaurantelarosa.com.

1870 is situated in a beautiful building from the end of the nineteenth century, where you will find delightful details of vintage décor in each corner. Its large candelabras provide a very intimate and romantic atmosphere and a centuries old fig tree graces a beautiful garden. Its chef, the Basque Aitor Perurena is a passionate advocate of classic cuisine, that which his mother would create in his home town near San Sebastian, a chef who never disappoints and who combines know-how with the best of ingredients, for example fish caught in the wild and meat from free range live stock. www.1870.com.es.

DANI GARCIA This takes pride of place for all Andalusians since it is the only 2 Michelin star Restaurant of the community. Dani is an innovator of traditional cuisine, an artist, a creator and a fighter. His restaurant, situated in the beautiful square of the Hotel Puente Romano, is without a doubt his very own project. In his gourmet menu the winner is the cuisine of Málaga, the stews created by his mother and the magic of fairy tales. If you are in Marbella, you absolutely must not miss this hallucinating experience which will stimulate all your senses. www.grupodanigarcia.com.

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Trocadero Arena

Dani García

Santiago Taipan

Casanis

The Grill, Marbella Club

Albert y Simon

Fernando y Encarni

TROCADERO ARENA

TAIPAN

The best Beach Restaurant of Marbella, its beach, its views, the incredible afro-colonial-ethnic décor, the delightful Mediterranean cuisine fused with the flavours of Asia, interesting and individually created cocktails and attentive staff make this venue one of the 10 best of Marbella. I love the Russian Salad with Crab and Herring Roe, and the rice dishes and paellas. www.trocaderoarena.com.

A classic in the world of Asian cuisine, it is very difficult to find a restaurant which has been part of the city for more than 30 years. I love its décor and above all, its terrace where you can smell the summer flowers whilst you enjoy its exotic dishes. Elegant, timeless, sophisticated but, above all, offering Cantonese, Peking and Szechwan cuisine worthy of the most demanding palates.

My favourites are “Steamed Sea Bass with Ginger” and “Crispy Aromatic Duck”. www.taipanmarbella.com.

ALBERT Y SIMON This is a restaurant which I have been going to for years, a place where I have always had a splendid meal. Albert is a chef who is well known as being one of the best, both in the world of Spanish cuisine as in French cuisine. These two brothers make personal attention to the customer a must, its wine list is one of the best in Andalusia and it offers a cuisine that is both creative and based on the classics. In their restaurant Albert y Simon Benisty have created an intimate atmosphere where you will appreciate the work of two professionals. Don’t miss out on the soufflés!! www.albertysimon.es.

CASANIS In the heart of the beautiful Old Town of Marbella you will find this French bistro, a dining room full of art, with painted walls and an incredible patio inside a typical Andalusian town house, but if you prefer, you can dine in the street where you will sit amidst bougainvillea of different colours and hundreds of geraniums as you watch the comings and goings of the people of Marbella. It could not be prettier! But the best of this venue is its cuisine, a cuisine oozing with the flavours of the Mediterranean. www.casanis.es.

SANTIAGO Fish and sea food from the seas of the north and the south, the patron, if you like, of Marbella’s restaurants. Although it was founded way back in 1965, it still maintains the spirit of its owner and founder, Santiago Dominguez, who, although he has been honoured with the best accolades in the world of gastronomy, has lost not one ounce of his simplicity. The wine cellar, one of the best in Spain, and its position right on the Sea Front, makes this venue a must, where you will find yourself coming back, again and again! www.restaurantesantiago.com.

FERNANDO Y ENCARNI I could not finish my list without a “chiringuito” or Beach Bar, one of the eternal classics where you can enjoy the best Fritura Malagueña, or mixed fried fish Malaga style. It is a real pleasure to enjoy the Mediterranean diet where the sea is your companion. A simple venue, without pretentions, but where you can enjoy the atmosphere with your family and friends whilst Fernando himself dishes up the paella.

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RECIPES >

CARPACCIO OF BUTTERFISH (Restaurante Trocadero Arena)

Serves 3 – 4 300 gr Butterfish 25 gr Tuna Furikake 10 Piparra peppers (similar to chili peppers) Juice of 2 Limes 15 gr Olive Oil 5 gr rice vinegar 1 dessertspoon Mayonnaise

Cut the Butterfish very fine whilst it is still half frozen to avoid it breaking up, and spread over a plate.

Mix the juice of the limes with the mayonnaise.

Mix the olive oil and vinegar to make vinaigrette.

Slice the piparra peppers finely to create “circles”.

To make up: Spread the Carpaccio on a plate and season firstly with the vinaigrette, then sprinkle the pepper circles and then, using a spoon, coat with the lime mayonnaise. Finally sprinkle the furikake evenly over the rest of the ingredients.

SEA BASS WITH NOODLES & BLACK TRUFFLE SAUCE (Rest. Albert & Simon) Serves 4 1 Sea Bass approx. 1.50 kilos ½ kilo Fresh Noodles 40 gr. Melanosporum truffles (black truffles) ½ litre Cream 1 cup White Wine 2 Shallots 1 Leek 2 Mushrooms Salt and pepper

Ask the fishmonger to clean the Sea Bass, remove the scales and fillet it without removing the skin, leaving the head, very clean, which will be used to make a stock.

In order to make the stock, place the Sea Bass’ cleaned head, the sliced shallots and the mushrooms in a saucepan. Add the white wine, salt and pepper and cover with a bit of water. Bring to the boil, allow to cook for 20 minutes, and pass through a sieve.

In the meantime make 4 good portions from the 2 Sea Bass fillets and fry in a frying pan with a bit of extra virgin olive oil, firstly on the skin side, and then on the other side, about 2 minutes each side. Place the 4 slices of fish

in an oven tray and pre-heat the oven to 200º C. The Sauce: Bring the stock to the boil and reduce by half with the cream, salt and pepper. Once reduced, grate the black truffle and cover to allow it to diffuse during 15 minutes. In the meantime cook the noodles to “al dente” and add them to the sauce.

Place the oven tray with the Sea Bass fillets in the oven for 5 minutes.

Serve the noodles with the truffle sauce and place the fish fillets on top.

Serve with a garnish of broccoli and sauté green asparagus.

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GNOCCHI (Restaurante Da Bruno)

25g Butter 1 liter of Milk 250g Semolina 2 Egg Yolks lightly beaten 80g Grated Parmesan Cheese 100g Diced Cooked Ham A bit of salt

A lovely dish which can be made in many different ways and can be accompanied by many different sauces. This particular recipe is Gnocchi with Semolina and Ham, and I am sure you will love it.

The recipe is easy. First of all you pre-heat the oven at 200ºC and grease a clay dish with butter. In the meantime bring the milk to boiling point and add a pinch of salt. Add the semolina, stirring all the time, and cook over a low fire, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes.

Remove the mixture from the fire, allow the milk to cool a bit and then add the egg yolks, 50g of the Parmesan cheese and the ham. Shape the gnocchi, slightly flattening them slightly, and place them in the greased clay dish, and sprinkle with the remains of the Parmesan cheese, and bake for 30 minutes until they are golden. And then you have some delicious gnocchi ready to enjoy with whichever sauce you prefer.

DULCE DE LECHE (Restaurante la Rosa)

1 litre full fat Milk.

400 gr Sugar.

Half a Vanilla Pod or half a teaspoon of Vanilla Essence.

A pinch of Bicarbonate of Soda dissolved in a few drops of Water.

A typical dish from Argentina which now is enjoyed world-wide. It takes only love and time!

Homemade caramelized condensed milk ( for approx.. 400ml) Place the milk, sugar, vanilla and bicarbonate of soda in a bain marie (double saucepan).

(Tip 1) Stir over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. When the milk starts to boil, reduce the heat and allow to cook for two and a half hours stirring from time to time to avoid it sticking.

(Tip 2) You should end up with about half the original amount of liquid, but which by now should have taken on the colour of caramel.

Once it has thickened, remove from heat and continue to stir for a few minutes whilst it cools down.

Tip 1 – the Bicarbonate of Soda neutralizes the milk to stop it from coagulating, and it also helps to bring out the caramel colour due to the caramelisation of the sucrose.

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The 10 Best Bars IN MARBELLA

by María Lagos

FINCA BESAYA

CHAMPAGNE ROOM & EL PATIO

An Andalusian finca with Moroccan influence surrounded by mature gardens, gives you the feeling of having a drink at someone’s home. A sophisticated ambiance with the best music makes “Finca Besaya” a must visit. If you want to become a “Marbellí” you should not miss it!! www.fincabesaya.es

Indoor Art Deco and outside the most astonishing patio you have ever seen. On the tables any cocktail you can imagine, although as its name indicates, a glass of Champagne is a must. Marbella Club Hotel, the classiest place to have a drink and enjoy amazing live music!!! www.marbellaclub.com

LOS TRES GRILL& BAR

LA CATARINA

A meeting place for friends. The dream come true for these 3 friends. A great place for drinks and wonderful food. Book a table for this summer on the terrace and give my regards to Leo, the best PR of Marbella!! www.restaurantelostres.com

Where to have an artisanal beer in Marbella…… Young crowd enjoying events and music where nowadays energy will get to you. A unique place!! www.lacatarinacraft.com

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SONORA

EL PALIQUE

Bohemian ambiance in this beach bar with live music surrounded by nature. A Balinese decoration invites to relax on their sunbeds sipping on a Mojito and being drifted away by the sound of the tambourines and a one-of-a-kind show.

The best sunset in town!! www.sonorabeach.es

Events with Andalucian spirit bringing magical nights, enjoying Flamenco or a hypnosis session, while enjoying a Sangria in the heart of the Old Town. Good music and excellent prices. What more do you want?

606 70 15 93

NOLITA

BOCA SECA

The iconic bar set in the elegant urbanization of “Guadalmina” An interesting cocktail menu served by 2 gorgeous Belgian ladies. French music, French style & very beautiful people.!! www.nolitagastrobar.com

More than 100 different beers from all over the world accompanied by the most international tapas with a twist. Local music and industrial décor. Do not end up with a “Boca Seca” (dry mouth) and come to the Golden Mile!! www.bocaseca.es

BABYLON

NOA GASTROBAR

The best location! The sports harbor of Marbella Town where the young locals hang out and where the spirit of the Marbella nights abounds. Here you can drink excellent cocktails combined with great music and meet new people!! www.babylonmarbella.com

A cozy ambiance on the new Boulevard of San Pedro de Alcántara. A unique menu with touches of fusion and tasteful cocktails. I adore the staff and their “Gazpacho”.

To me it is “Simply Noa”!!

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Known in the industry as the Who’s Who in Luxury Real Estate, a real estate brokers group where over 70.000 professionals selling collectively in more than 85 countries The Hansa Realty membership was given of listing and selling in the top 10 percent of their market and demonstrate expertise in the marketing and sale of luxury properties. With the guidance of the Board of Regent, the governing body of Luxury Real Estate, our network represents the best in the business.”

John Brian Losh, Chairman/Publisher, Luxury Real Estate

For more information, please visit www.LuxuryRealEstate.com

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MARBELLA GOLDEN MILE OFFICE Bvd. Pr. Alfonso de Hohenlohe, La Póveda, local 8 CN 340, Km. 178,2, 29602 Marbella, Málaga Tel. +34 952 900 077 · marbella@hansa-realty.com

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Hansa Realty HIGH QUALITY REAL ESTATE

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ANSA REALTY is one of the leading companies specializing in high quality real estate and already has become a benchmark of the real estate market in southern Spain. HANSA REALTY presents a wide selection of properties in every market alongside the coast line of Andalucia. Our offices on the Costa del Sol provide you with a professional team which will advise you on market trends, prices and assist you in searching for the property you are looking for. The capabilities of our highly competent multilingual team, a constant information update and collaboration with real estate agencies and

Webs all over the world guarantee our success and market presence. Whether you want to rent or let, buy or sell, invest or develop a project – whether it’s a matter of acquiring land or a turnkey property, renovation or new construction, apartment, mansion or holiday home – our portfolio is extensive and high class. Discretion as well as protecting the interests of our customers is a point of honour for us. Ultimately our brand’s success is also due to these values. HANSA REALTY firmly counts on innovation and co-operation, professionalism and reliability.

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Welcome

TO HANSA REALTY

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elcome to the world of great life, welcome to the Costa del Sol. A place of sunshine, mountains and sea. Hansa Realty presents this magazine to let you feel part of its beauty and enchantment. Introducing its best properties accompanied by close ups of interesting people and the best lifestyle. As the manager of Hansa Realty offices Marbella & Sotogrande, I am proud to represent one of the most desired areas not only in Spain but as well in the world. Fantastic mansions, amazing apartments all set in between prestigious urbanizations, the best golf courses, luxury harbors, mountains and beachside. The enormous mixture of nationalities makes The Costa del Sol a melting pot resulting in its so relaxing way of life where you can just be yourself. Marbella the casual place for everyone to enjoy life amongst the beautiful people and Jet Set and not less special, the laid back luxury of Sotogrande and its World of Polo. Living in Marbella since 1988 my knowledge of this paradise assures the best representation and together with Hansa Realty we can make your dream come true.

Come join us and enjoy.

Bob Slingerland

Manager Marbella Golden Mile / Sotogrande

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One of the most charming and classy villas in Marbella

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Elegant villa near Golden Mile This is the opportunity to buy one of the most charming and classy villas in Marbella from the old days. This generously built bungalow on a large plot with mature gardens and surrounded by nature is located only 2 minutes away from the Golden Mile and Marbella center. Totally refurbished to highest standards in 2006. This beautiful family home is one of the few properties with an EPC rating B on the Coast!!

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

NagĂźeles Plot: 3.859 m2 Build: 393 m2, Ref: 4006767 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.100.000*

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Exceptional panoramic views over the golf course and La Concha

Brand new villa with great views A brand new villa with exceptional panoramic views of the golf course and La Concha Mountain. Front line to Los Naranjos golf and situated in one of the most peaceful streets of a night guarded community in Nueva AndalucĂ­a. The strategic location gives easy access se to all amenities. Built to highest standards with a lot of extras like Finish sauna, in and outdoor wellness area, entertainment room with own kitchen. High end product ready to move in.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Los Naranjos Plot: 1.037 m2 Build: 446 m2 Ref: 4100371 Price â&#x201A;Ź3.495.000*

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Lovely private garden and pool where to enjoy the outdoor life

Mediterranean style luxury villa Grand villa with south west facing orientation. Enjoys of panoramic breathtaking lake, mountain and sea views. Located only 10 minutes from Marbella and Puerto Banús in a gated and quiet luxury complex with 24h security on the road to Istan.

Lovely private garden and pool where to enjoy the outdoor life. Ideal as a family home or Country Boutique Hotel for which it has all licenses.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Istán Lake Plot: 1.050 m2 Build: 207 m2 Ref: 4100117 Price €1.250.000*

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A true masterpiece of architecture and design

Florentine style villa This grand estate designed in a spectacular Florentine style, situated within the exclusive completely gated and secure Golf community of Monte Mayor, offers complete privacy with superb views towards the sea, the golf course and the scenic mountains. Every room in this mansion is an experience of avant-garde design with optimal quality and finishings such as Murano glass mosaic in all bathrooms and a marble infinity pool with cascade, surrounded by a tropical garden.

This estate is a true masterpiece of architecture and design!

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

BenahavĂ­s Plot: 3.150 m2 Build: 642 m2 Ref: 4000012 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.725.000*

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A bungalow style house to experience the Spanish atmosphere

Bungalow in Guadalmina Baja One of the most charming properties in the area, the luxury urbanization of Guadalmina. Designed as the perfect family home and to entertain friends with grandeur. A bungalow style house to experience the Spanish atmosphere with many different terraces for outdoor living. Very cool in summer and warm in winter, thanks as well to the solar under floor heating which can be operated with cold water in the summer. The villa is surrounded by a big garden with a beautiful swimming pool and situated just 200 meters from the beach.

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San Pedro de AlcĂĄntara Plot: 3.000 m2 Build: 800m2 Ref: 4006593 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.300.000*

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One of the most luxurious villas on the Costa del Sol

Prestigious mansion in top location One of the most luxurious villas in the exclusive development on the Costa del Sol. The construction has finishings throughout with cedar and mahogany woods, exquisite marble mosaics, murals and a designer staircase. Four levels of living area with 12 bedrooms with en suite bathrooms offices, games room, gym, sauna, heated indoor pool, cinema room and wine cellar, lift among others. All surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with an outdoor swimming pool, pond, fountains, waterfalls and a sophisticated lighting. Offers magnificent panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, mountains and golf.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

La Zagaleta Plot: 6.993m2 Build: 2.300m2 Ref: 4006624 Price on request*

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Mediterranean style villa on the Los Naranjos Golf first line

Front line golf villa Mediterranean style villa on the Los Naranjos Golf first line with great sea views. More than 800 sqm. of living area divided in 5 levels with lift. Several terraces and a beautiful mature garden with a grand pool to enjoy the outdoor life. The enormous bodega in the basement plus a room with bar and disco area is the perfect place to enjoy with friends and family.

The very special feature is the chapel fitted with wooden ceiling and precious objects. The house comes fully furnished, including antique oil canvases tapestries en crystal lamps.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Los Naranjos Plot: 1430.95 m2 Build: 812.65 m2 Ref: 4006631 Price â&#x201A;Ź3.700.00*

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A magnificent villa with a beautiful mature garden and a lot of charm

Villa as family home or boutique hotel Charming Property near the center of Marbella and 10 min drive to the beach. A magnificent villa with a beautiful mature garden and a lot of charm; for people looking for something different. The property comprises of several zones of accommodation besides the main house, 2 pools and different outdoor spaces to enjoy the Mediterranean climate.. A very special villa with charm, ideal for activities with huge potential. An exceptional product in the area.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Marbella Plot: 3.536 m2 Build: 928 m2 Ref: 4006056 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.700.000*

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Elegant rustic Andalusian style villa with panoramic views to the sea and the mountains

Villa golf valley Marbella Elegant rustic Andalusian style villa with panoramic views to the sea and the mountains in a gated community. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and situated close to the prestigious La Quinta Golf and Country Club, offering a high level of privacy. Direct access to the terrace from the living room where you have seating and dining area to enjoy the beautiful sea and mountains views. Enormous wine cellar, game room with snooker. South facing property with gardens and private swimming pool and garage in excellent conditions.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

La Quinta Plot: 1.041 m2 Build: 675m2 Ref: 4006715 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.600.000*

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Splendid villa Las Brisas A very special villa, built on three large plots with views and access to the golf. Located in one of the best areas of Marbella, Nueva AndalucĂ­a, in a gated community with 24 hour security . This villa offers pleasant views to the garden, pool and golf course. Next to the main villa there is a 4 bed guest house with own kitchen. It is a property that has many details, which only could be appreciated visiting, such as the magnificent Renaissance fireplace, columns and Greco-Roman statues etc.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Nueva AndalucĂ­a Plot: 4.484 m2 Build: 1235 m2 Ref: 4005555 Price on application*

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A very exclusive villa located in one of the best areas of Marbella

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Excellent qualities, privacy and spectacular views out to the Mediterranean Sea

Elegant apartment with open sea views Located in the hills above Marbella, this apartment is offering excellent qualities, privacy and spectacular views out to the Mediterranean Sea. The terrace is a full extension of the living room and is equipped with glass panels that can be either closed or opened. Spacious, elegant and cozy at the same time. The perfect place to enjoy well-being and tranquility, but only just 5 minutes away from the Golden Mile.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Sierra Blanca Build: 189m2 Ref: 4005271 Price â&#x201A;Ź649.000*

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With a comfortable sized plot this property is truly outstanding

Well priced villa near Golden Mile This fantastic villa is situated in the established residential area of Rocío de Nagüeles, close to Marbella Center and approx. a 5 minutes drive to the beach. The villa comprises of 5 large bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen with breakfast area and an ample living-room with fireplace and dining-area, all built on one level. With a comfortable sized plot the property offers you ample covered terrace along with an outdoor pool. This property is truly outstanding and should be seen as it represents excellent value for money.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Nagüeles Plot: 1.400 m2 Build: 302 m2 Ref: 4006726 Price €1.275.000*

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Stylish renovated villa ideal as a holiday home or retreat

Elegant renovated villa Stylish renovated villa in NagĂźeles, in perfect conditions, beautifully decorated with private garden, terraces, barbeque area, private pool and an amazing pond. Furniture is included in the price. In a great location near the golden Mile, only five minutes drive from the beach and Marbella. Ideal as a holiday home or retreat.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

NagĂźeles Plot: 1.434 m2 Build 434 m2 Ref: 4306884 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.595.000*

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The perfect designers villa to enjoy with family and friends

Magnificent modern villa A recently totally refurbished designers villa in the urbanization of Guadalmina Baja. Spacious luxury yet cozy and functional. Just a short distance to the beach and a few minutes by car to the famous harbor of Puerto BanĂşs and Marbella. The perfect place to enjoy family life and to entertain friends.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Guadalmina Plot: 1.845 m2 Build: 598 m2 Ref: 4006844 Price â&#x201A;Ź3.450.000*

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A fabulous property classic design and open spaces

Splendid villa La Alquería This luxuriously appointed residence in La Alquería offers beautiful views of the Mediterranean Sea, the mountains, and the golf course. It is situated in a peaceful area and yet is close to all amenities. The villa has been built in two levels with a classic design and open spaces. The fabulous property features all thinkable extras such as marble floors, sauna, Turkish bath, elevator, alarm system, under floor heating throughout etc. The house is sold furnished by a prestigious decorator.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Benahavís Plot: 1.539 m2 Build: 713 m2 Ref: 4300272 Price €2.900.000*

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Beautiful classic style villa with all the luxury one needs for fine living

Mansion with panoramic views Beautiful classic style villa located on one of the best spots in the Marbella Club Golf Resort, in a quiet and private area.

South orientated and with panoramic views to the golf, the coast and the Mediterranean. Generously built to highest standards with all the luxury one needs for fine living, like heated pool, lift, entertainment area, guest quarters etc. Close to the Marbella Club Golf clubhouse and horse riding school. All amenities and beach 10 minutesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; drive.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Marbella Club Plot 4.942 m2 Build: 1.020 m2 Ref: 4100312 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.750.000*

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A beautiful family very comfortable, secure and spacious

Fantastic villa in Marbella center This fabulous, beautiful family home is located in the center of Marbella. Walking distance to the beach, shops and restaurants.

This villa is very comfortable, secure, spacious and built to high standards. Equipped with the latest modern automated systems and alarm.. A beautiful large covered terrace with south orientation has glass curtains installed and looks over the garden with a private pool. Two additional terraces one with BBQ area surround the house and from the sunny roof terrace you can enjoy beautiful sea views. Extremely well kept and worth a visit!!

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Marbella Plot: 510 m2 Build: 402 m2 Ref: 4005700 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.395.000*

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Lovely villa on the New Golden Mile with amazing views

Fantastic villa with amazing views Excellent opportunity to acquire a lovely villa on the New Golden Mile in the established urbanization of El Paraiso, offering privacy, pool and BBQ area as well as a covered terrace, huge landscaped gardens and amazing views on the Coast, to Gibraltar and Moroccan Mountains. Close to restaurants, bars and shops and only a 10 minutes drive to the beach.

An almost unique opportunity to acquire a villa set on a large plot , 10 minutes away from the beach.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

El Paraiso Estepona Plot: 1148 m2 Build: 340 m2 Ref: 4005723 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.350.000*

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Exclusive villas new construction Just off the palm-lined Golden Mile of Marbella, an exclusive community of luxurious villas is being created that combines the best of prime setting, exceptional style and modern luxuries. Situated in a premium location surrounded by greenery and palaces, within walking distance to the sumptuous beach clubs and facilities of the iconic Marbella Club and Puente Romano resort hotels nearby, the 8 private residences within minutes of Marbella town, Puerto BanĂşs, golf, luxury spas, shopping, fine dining and international colleges, yet also private and secluded. 24-hour state-of-the-art security ensures this gated community can offer its residents total peace of mind within a personal oasis at the heart of Marbella. Lush subtropical gardens frame stunning Mediterranean Sea views in properties that provide total privacy, as well as unique architectural styling, free-flowing modern interior layouts and a level of luxury found only in the finest homes. In everything, from design and layout to construction, materials, technology, amenities and finishing, the 8 magnificent new villas that form this select community offer an exceptional living environment in a prime Marbella setting on the Golden Mile.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Golden Mile Building Starts: September 2016.

Completion: March 2018.

Plot: 705 to 1.223 m2 Build: 521 to 889 m2 Ref: 4307007 Price: â&#x201A;Ź2.500.000 to â&#x201A;Ź3.800.000*

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Combining the best of prime setting, exceptional style and modern luxuries in a premium location

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The perfect family home with lots of space and guest quarters

Spacious villa with sea views This fantastic villa, built by a Swedish constructor with the finest materials is the perfect family home with lots of space and guest quarters. All the rooms are over- sized with 3 m. high ceilings. Six bedrooms all with en suite bathrooms, several terraces, a big outdoor lagoon type swimming pool, gymnasium with indoor pool, jacuzzi, home cinema, wine cellar etc. etc. A property to be visited.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

El Paraiso, Estepona Plot: 2.050 m2 Build: 838 m2 Ref: 4006611 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.450.000*

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Second line beach villa situated on the New Golden Mile

Very spacious beach side villa with huge plot

Finca La Cancelada

Excellent opportunity to acquire a lovely villa situated second line beach on the New Golden Mile, Estepona, offering privacy, huge landscaped gardens with pool area, and a vegetable garden with fruit trees. The property has a main house and a guest house with independent entrance. A setting which gives the feeling of a country home but just a few steps to the beach and close to all amenities.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Plot: 5.661 m2 Build: 490 m2 Ref: 4006295 Price â&#x201A;Ź3.500.000*

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Four levels of spacious and bright living area in Altos de Puente Romano

Great townhouse This south orientated well-kept town house is part of a small luxury urbanization in one of the best parts of Marbella close to the Golden Mile, Puerto Banus and Marbella town. Only 31 houses set in a gated complex with beautiful tropical gardens and pool area. Four levels of spacious and bright living area above the famous 5 star Puente Romano Hotel.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Golden Mile Build: 253 m2 Ref: 4006683 Price â&#x201A;Ź495.000*

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South Facing luxury townhouse at Altos de Puente Romano

Luxury townhouse South Facing luxury townhouse. Distributed over two floors with terraces on both ground and first floors plus extensive roof terrace, from where you can enjoy fabulous sea views. Additionally, there is direct access to a lower floor with natural light suitable for use as a cinema room, gym, office, guest room or fourth bedroom; being adjacent to a separate room with full facilities to convert to a secondary kitchen or bathroom. A private garden gives access to the communal garden and 2 pools.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Golden Mile Plot: 300 m2 Build: 290 m2 Ref: 4006911 Price â&#x201A;Ź795.000*

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Lovely and really spacious townhouse west facing

Amazing town house in Valdeolletas This lovely and really spacious marble floored townhouse has west facing unobstructed views to the Marbella coastline, Mediterranean, (Gibraltar and African Coast) as well as the mountains, while overlooking Monte ParaĂ­so Golf. The three floors are all accessible by private elevator from the basement. The setting of the development is typical Andalusian and has a very large swimming pool and well-kept mature gardens.

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Marbella Build: 380 m2 Ref: 4000646 Price â&#x201A;Ź475.000*

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Located in one of the most prestigious complexes of Marbella

Frontline beach apartment This apartment is in one of the most prestigious complexes of Marbella located just on the beach at the promenade, right in the city center, close to restaurants and shops and with direct beach access. A very light and spacious living area, 2 bedrooms with own bathroom (one en suite), fully equipped high end kitchen. It has 24 hour security, concierge service, several swimming pools and large gardens. Includes a parking space and a storage room.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Golden Mile Build: 144 m2 Ref: 4006852 Price â&#x201A;Ź895.000*

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Contemporary golf apartment with open sea views

Modern golf apartment Contemporary golf apartment with panoramic views to the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar, lake, the golf resort and the 5 * Hotel Villa Padierna. In a gated community and facing south west located in â&#x20AC;&#x153;Los Flamingos Golf Resortâ&#x20AC;? counting with 3 golf courses. Communal gardens with two pools and paddel court. Nearby all amenities, such as supermarkets, pharmacy and 3 minutes by car to the beach, 10 minutes to Puerto Banus and 15 to Marbella.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Los Flamingos Estepona Build: 120 m2 Ref: 4006962 Price â&#x201A;Ź490.000*

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Bright and quite apartment in Señorío de Marbella

Charming apartment This charming 3 bed apartment can be found in one of the most desirable communities: Señorío de Marbella, just of the Golden Mile. Puerto Banús and Marbella center are only a 5 minute drive whilst the A7 highway access is at only 3 minutes.

This bright and quite apartment is part of a closed development which is well known for its 4 outdoor pools of which one is heated, jacuzzis, tennis courts etc., its perfect location and its 24 hour security.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Golden Mile Build: 174 m2 Ref: 4002803 Price €560.000*

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Beach side high level corner apartment It is all about life style. Grand living in one of the most prestigious building in Marbella town next to the Golden Mile and Marbella center with restaurants, shops and all amenities. The impressive marble façade, the manicured gardens with pool and the 24H security/concierge service make this complex outstanding. The corner apartment is on a high floor closest to the boulevard and offers great views to the Mediterranean Sea , What more can one ask for!!!

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Marbella center Build: 339 m2 Ref: 4006998 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.590.000*

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Grand living in one of the most prestigious building in Marbella town

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Recently refurbished with all the appliances and ready to move in

Renovated groundfloor apartment Groundfloor recently refurbished, less than a year ago, with all the appliances and ready to move in. Built in typical Andalusian Village style, It has a large covered terrace, which is like a second living room decorated in a â&#x20AC;&#x153;chill outâ&#x20AC;? style, A gated community with 24 hours security, beautiful tropical gardens and swimming pools. This property is located next to the pool and 2 minutes walking distance from a supermarket, bars etc. 3 Minutes drive to Puerto Banus and the beach. Excellent investment for long and short term rentals, or as a residence.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Los Naranjos Build: 145 m2 Ref: 4006980 Price â&#x201A;Ź250.000*

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A ready to move in apartment in Las Lomas de Marbella

Refurbished apartment This is a ready to move in apartment in one of the best locations of Marbella. Just a few minutes drive from the Puente Romano Hotel. A beautiful bright apartment recently refurbished to high standards. It is located in a luxury complex with 3 swimming pools (one heated), relaxing area with Wifi and administration office. A gated urbanization with 24 hours security. Furniture included!!!

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Golden Mile Build: 114.6 m2 Ref: 4006872 Price â&#x201A;Ź365.000*

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Welcome TO ANDALUSIA AND THE COSTA DEL SOL!

T

he diversity of landscapes and geographical terrain gives rise to a whole series of environments that range from the heat of the “Guadalquivir” river valley through to mid-mountain areas, volcanic landscapes and the snow-capped peaks of Sierra Nevada.

Today the Costa Del Sol is a modern region with well-developed infrastructure. It offers a warm welcome to visitors and while conscious of the need to modernise and move forward with the times, it is also careful to take care of its roots and maintains its important cultural heritage and monuments.

The real estate sector has grown, and will continue to grow, steadily along its infrastructure. Thanks to the incredible landscapes and the mixture of modern and traditional life style, but also to optimise a future investment or just to find a holiday home, people from all over the world have purchased their new property along the Costa Del Sol through Hansa Realty.

Hansa Realty is one of the leading real estate agencies on the Costa del Sol, offering a professional marketing platform and an international network for both owners and buyers. With our four offices in Calahonda (Mijas Costa), Elviria (Marbella East), Marbella (Golden Mile) and Sotogrande (Port of Sotogrande), we cover the property market from Málaga to Sotogrande.

We will assist you in the search to find “your” perfect property and will guide you through the entire process of purchase, or, for owners, we will place our network at your disposition to help you find the appropriate buyer for your property.

We look forward to welcome you!

Mike Wenzlaff

Manager Marbella East / Calahonda

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Top quality close to some of the best beaches and golf courses

Luxury villa in El Rosario This top quality south facing villa is situated in the residential area of El Rosario, close to some of the best beaches and golf courses. The center of Marbella is only a short drive away and nearby you can find a selection of shops, bars and restaurants. Beautiful marble mosaic flooring, great views and the fantastic mature walled garden built with several banks make this property outstanding.

More info at www.hansa-realty.com

Marbella East Plot: 1.001 m2 Build: 581 m2 Ref: 2001530 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.550.000*

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This traditional villa is the perfect hide away for nature lovers

Andalusian country estate Situated in the hills above Marbella and surrounded by protected cork oak forests, this traditional villa is the perfect hide away for nature lovers and at the same time only a short drive away from the beaches and the glamour of Marbella.

The massif wooden gate opens up to a winding driveway leading to the courtyard which offers ample parking. The garden area around the house is beautifully landscaped and offers several terraces and patios with fountains at different levels and a beautiful and very private pool area. A guesthouse with two bedroom suites completes this property.

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La Mairena Plot: 20.085 m2 Build: 418 m2 Ref: 2003202 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.150.000*

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Luxury villa built to very high standards and immaculately maintained

Luxury villa with panoramic views Situated in the residential urbanization Altos de los Monteros, only 5 minutes from the beach and 10 minutes from the center of Marbella, this luxury villa has been built to very high standards and immaculately maintained. Amazing panoramic views to the Mediterranean Sea and the mountains can be enjoyed from all around. Experience these views from the infinity pool!!

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Altos de los Monteros Plot: 1509 m2 Build: 875m2 Ref: 2005098 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.975.000*

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Elegant and modern south facing villa recently renovated

Elegant refurbished villa Located in the prestigious residential area of Hacienda Las Chapas, east of Marbella. This elegant and modern south facing villa has recently been totally renovated and finished to highest standards. Built over three levels which are connected by lift. From the terrace of the master suite you can enjoy breathtaking views over the garden to the sea. The property offers wonderful manicured mature tropical gardens with nice pool area and is the ideal permanent residence.

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Hacienda Las Chapas Plot: 3.885 m2 Build: 719 m2 Ref: 2003341 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.550.000* hansaestates 105

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Lovely contemporary style villa in Carib Playa

Contemporary style villa The reform of this lovely contemporary style villa in Carib Playa has just been finished. Only the best materials have been used to reform this amazing property. Within a short walk to the beach and the popular area of Elviria is within 3 minutes drive. The villa has been designed with love and passion. From the huge roof top terrace you have lovely sea views. This is a reformed old style villa, the contemporary design has a nice blend of coziness to it, feeling at home right away. The property comes fully furnished.

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Carib Playa Plot: 779 m2 Build: 593 m2 Ref: 2005176 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.295.000*

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Beachfront villa situated in the exclusive urbanization of Los Monteros

Breathtaking beachfront villa This one of a kind beachfront estate is situated in the exclusive urbanization of Los Monteros, just a 5 minute drive to the center of Marbella. The main building comprises an impressive entrance hall, a large living room and formal dining room, a fully equipped professional kitchen with pantry and cold chamber, a breakfast room and the very spacious master suite.

All of the guest suites are situated around a charming Andalusian patio and one of them occupies an ancient watch tower with access to an enormous terrace overlooking the Mediterranean. Further there is a spa area with indoor pool, sauna, hamam, massage room and gym, as well as a cinema room. The garden with pool, BBQ house and gazebo has private access to the beach.

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Los Monteros Plot: 3.600 m2 Build: 1.440m2 Ref: 2005115 Price on application*

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This charming villa is a mixture of traditional character and modern interior design

Enchanting villa Ideally located in the green and residential urbanization El Rosario, this charming villa is a mixture of traditional character and modern interior design. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a large garden with pool, covered terrace and barbecue house. Within the urbanization there is a choice of shops and restaurants as well as a tennis club. Golf and beach are within easy reach.

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El Rosario Plot: 1.000 m2 Build: 295 m2 Ref: 2005298 Price E1.195.000*

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Private plot with beautiful garden and pool, jacuzzi and tree hut

Villa in peaceful location with sea views Situated in the green and residential area of Elviria, this very private villa is the ideal permanent or holiday home for someone wanting to be close to the beach and all amenities but within a quiet and peaceful urbanization. Very private plot with beautiful garden and pool, jacuzzi and tree hut. Enjoy a swim overlooking the Mediterranean Sea!!!!

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Elviria Plot: 1002 m2 Build: 176 m2 Ref: 2005346 Price â&#x201A;Ź890.000*

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A romantic property with a generous plot

Rustic villa with panoramic views Up in the hills above Elviria and surrounded by nature, this unique country estate offers peace and quietness, but is still close to the cosmopolitan Marbella and everything it has to offer. A romantic property with a generous plot giving the best privacy. The large garden with pool offers panoramic views over the whole coastline from Gibraltar to Fuengirola.

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La Mairena Plot: 11.239 m2 Build: 218 m2 Ref: 2005240 Price â&#x201A;Ź745.000*

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A very well presented villa built, furnished and decorated to high standards

Luxury villa in secure urbanization Situated in the exclusive and secure urbanization of Hacienda Las Chapas, east of Marbella, this very well presented villa has been built, furnished and decorated to high standards and is ready to move in. The entrance level comprises an impressing entrance hall, living room with fireplace, dining room, cinema room, a modern fully equipped kitchen, en suite guest bedroom and guest toilet. A beautiful garden with pool, large outdoor entertainment area with barbecue, gym, garage for 4 cars, carport for 2 cars and two apartments for staff complete this property.

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Hacienda Las Chapas Plot: 2000 m2 Build: 741 m2 Ref: 2005340 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.990.000*

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Spacious apartment with various terraces to enjoy the outdoor living

Beach side duplex penthouse Situated in the exclusive gated beachfront complex of Alicate Playa, offering concierge service and 24 hour security. A spacious apartment with various terraces to enjoy the outdoor living offering great sea views. The complex has beautiful tropical garden and pool and direct access to one of the best beaches of Marbella. This quality duplex penthouse is ideal as a holiday home or permanent residence .

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Alicate Playa Build: 310 m2, Ref: 2004305 Price â&#x201A;Ź560.000*

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Surrounded by nature, but only a10 minute drive away from the beach and shops

Spacious apartment surrounded by nature This bright and spacious corner apartment is located in the hills above Marbella, surrounded by nature, but only a 10 minute drive away from the beach and shops. It has been completely renovated in 2013. Â The terrace is partly covered and offers panoramic sea and mountain views. The gated complex has extended mature gardens, a large pool and plenty of parking. La Mairena is home to international schools and a professional tennis academy.

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La Mairena Build: 170 m2 Ref: 2005350 Price â&#x201A;Ź295.000*

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Fantastic south facing terrace offering spectacular sea and golf views.

South facing penthouse with sea views This corner duplex penthouse is situated in Elviria Hills, east of Marbella, between hills covered with pine trees, cork oaks and olive trees. A fantastic south facing terrace offering spectacular sea and golf views. A 9 hole golf course, club house with the prestigious â&#x20AC;&#x153;El Lagoâ&#x20AC;? Restaurant, golf shop, gym, sauna and tennis courts form part of the development.

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Elviria Hills Build: 208 m2 Ref: 2005302 Price E649.000*

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Spacious apartment with large south facing terrace

Luxury apartment with large terrace Situated on the famous Rio Real golf course, this spacious apartment offers peace and tranquility but is still close to the beach and the center of Marbella. The large south facing terrace invites for outdoor living and has been fitted with sun awnings. The complex with video surveillance is extremely well maintained, and it has large tropical gardens, a beautifully designed large pool and a smaller heated pool. The Rio Real golf course, clubhouse, golf academy and hotel are all located within a few minutes walking distance.

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Rio Real Golf Build: 191 m2 Ref: 2005281 Price â&#x201A;Ź455.000*

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Top floor apartment with a large solarium

Top floor apartment with sea views This well presented top floor apartment is situated in the sought after exclusive urbanization of La Reserva de Marbella, east of Marbella between Elviria and Cabopino,. From the west facing terrace, a staircase leads to a large solarium offering sunshine all day long and offering views of the pool, gardens and the sea. The gated complex offers 24 hour security and has its own shopping center with banks, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. There are several pools with outdoor jacuzzis. Cabopino port, Nikki Beach and Elviria Shopping Center can all be reached by car within a few minutes.

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La Reserva de Marbella Build: 186 m2 Ref: 2005050 Price â&#x201A;Ź195.000*

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Beautiful views towards the golf course, mountains and the sea

Spacious apartment next to the golf Situated next to the famous Río Real Golf course, this bright and airy apartment offers peace and tranquility but is still close to the beach and the center of Marbella. The large terrace offers beautiful views towards the golf course, mountains and the sea. The complex is extremely well maintained and it has large garden areas and a nice pool. Río Real Golf, clubhouse, golf academy and hotel are within a few minutes walking distance.

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Rio Real Build: 167 m2 Ref: 2004991 Price €525.000*

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Unique opportunity to acquire a large plot only 1500 meter from the beach

Building plot panoramic views with project Unique opportunity to acquire a large plot only 1500 meter from the beach and with 180ยบ panoramic sea views in Las Chapas, Marbella. The plot comes with a project for a 1.200 m2 cortijo style villa with building license in place. The proposed south facing villa is accessed through a central courtyard. There is a possibility to purchase an additional 35.000 m2 of surrounding land.

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Las Chapas Plot 7.000 m2 Build: 0 m2 Ref: 2005333 Price on application*

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Facing south west and located in a small and exclusive community

Lovely villa in great location Beautiful villa located in a very nice neighborhood of just a few properties founding a small and exclusive community in Calahonda. The property is facing south west and enjoys sea views and looking on to the green valley. Private garden and pool with outside shower and a large terrace beside the pool invites to sunbath all day or enjoy a nice barbecue.

Additionally this property benefits to being close to all shopping, restaurants and local infrastructure.

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Calahonda Hills Plot: 690 m2 Build: 208 m2 Ref: 5002995 Price â&#x201A;Ź495.000*

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Designed to provide the outmost in comfort, stylish living and entertainment

Recently built luxury retreat This absolutely fantastic property is located in the heart of the Golf Valley, within easy driving distance of sandy beaches, Marbella old town and Puerto Banus. Its peaceful location is an ideal venue for board meetings, yoga retreats, golf, horse riding or tennis vacation week. Its location presents breathtaking 360 degree views to the mountains and the Mediterranean Sea. It is located near Elviria (Don Carlos Hotel). It has many special features designed to provide the outmost in comfort, stylish living and entertainment.

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Entrerios Mijas Coast Plot: 37.000 m2 Build: 182 m2 Ref: 5002833 Price â&#x201A;Ź5.950.000*

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Surrounded by a beautiful garden with a large pool

Luxury villa close to Marbella This villa is located in one of the best areas of Calahonda. Completely refurbished in 2003 including isolation, roofing, carpentry, electrical and plumbing installation. Apart from the bright and spacious main living areas, there is a separate 2 bed apartment of 130 m2 in the basement with own living and kitchen etc. Surrounded by a beautiful garden with a large pool. The villa is situated in a small urbanization with 24 hours security.

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Finca Calahonda Plot: 1.145 m2 Build: 718 m2 Ref: 5002777 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.285.000*

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A quiet residential area overlooking the Mediterranean Sea

Villa with double plot on prime location This beautiful well maintained villa is built on a 1667 m2 combined corner plot in the residential area of Torrenueva in Mijas Costa. A quiet residential area overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The property is totally built in one level. Offers a comfortable indoor living space and is the perfect villa to enjoy the outdoor life with sea views, nice terraces, well kept gardens, a great pool and an external “Bodega”.

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Torrenueva Plot: 1.667 m2 Build: 298 m2 Ref: 5002956 Price €360.000*

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Stunning villa with luxury features

Spanish style villa with great sea views This stunning villa is located between the town of Marbella and Fuengirola and only 25 minutes from Malaga airport. Apart from a wonderful living area, it boasts of luxury features like a gym area, office and a home cinema with a 60-inch plasma and surround sound as six reclining leather chairs. For outdoor living it counts with several terraces on different levels and the garden features a pool of 8m x 4m and is surrounded by lawns.

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Torrenueva Plot: 705 m2 Build: 485 m2 Ref: 5002871 Price â&#x201A;Ź885.000*

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The perfect place to enjoy the sun during the day and the magic nights of Southern Spain

Frontline Beach Penthouse This property is the exception for front line beach properties. Recently renovated and is a turn key property. The partially covered south facing terrace and open roof terrace on the second floor are the perfect places to enjoy the sun during the day and the magic nights of Southern Spain with the sound of the sea. Part of a gated community offering gardens and a swimming pool. Close to all amenities with shops and restaurants at walking distance.

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Calahonda Build: 140 m2 Ref: 5002667 Price â&#x201A;Ź375.000*

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Located in one of Calahonda´s best communities

Frontline Beach Apartment This property is located in one of Calahonda´s best communities, Mi Capricho, a gated, sea front urbanization which offers 24h security, communal pools and gardens, a lift within the building and underground garages. A pleasant terrace, facing straight south with stunning sea views from the east to the west. Within an easy walk to the beach, shops, restaurants and bars. Offered fully furnished and ready to move in!

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Sitio de Calahonda Build: 118 m2 Ref: 5002888 Price â&#x201A;Ź335.000*

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Stunning panoramic views to the sea from both south facing terraces

Penthouse with stunning sea views This is a combination of a perfect location, stunning views to the sea, large terraces and a private garage. Panoramic views to the sea from both south facing terraces One connected to the living area and the another roof terrace. Perfect for holidays or permanent residence. The property is part of a community which offers a great pool and large gardens.

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Calahonda Build: 148 m2 Ref: 5002850 Price â&#x201A;Ź169.000*

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A great apartment only 5 minutes from the beach

Duplex penthouse with sea views A great apartment only 5 minutes from the beach and close to restaurants, bars and the shopping center. south west orientated to enjoy the sun until sunset on the terrace and roof terrace on the top floor, .facing East to enjoy the stars of the Mediterranean evenings. The community offers pool, gardens and parking.

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Calahonda Build: 155 m2 Ref: 5002980 Price â&#x201A;Ź245.000*

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A wonderful view to the sea and with sunshine all day long

Beach side apartment This beach side apartment is located in a quiet, gated community. The property is on the ground floor level and facing south, allowing a wonderful view to the sea and with sunshine all day long. The community offers a pool with lovely gardens and communal parking. A very unique property and fantastic opportunity to live right next to the sea!

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La Cala Mijas Costa Build: 92 m2 Ref: 5002898 Price â&#x201A;Ź195.000*

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Good rental potential and investment opportunity

Spacious apartment with large terrace There is no better place to enjoy all the finer points of Spanish living than in this well appointed, south-facing penthouse which offers on top of its south facing balcony a huge roof terrace ideal for taking the andalucian sunshine all day. This fully furnished and perfectly presented property is located in a community which offers a large communal garden, two pools and community parking. Open fire place in the living room. Walking distance to restaurants, good rental potential and investment opportunity.

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Calahonda Build: 155 m2 Ref: 5002993 Price â&#x201A;Ź225.000*

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The perfect property to enjoy a great holiday

Apartment with private garden and sea views This apartment is located in a very quiet and gated community. This is the perfect property to enjoy a great holiday. The south orientation assures a wonderful view to the sea and brings sunshine all day long. Part of a small community offering a generous size pool and communal gardens. Each of the ground floor apartments in this complex has private use of the garden.

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Calahonda Build: 62 m2 Ref: 5002981 Price â&#x201A;Ź125.000*

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Facing south and allows a wonderful view to the sea

Penthouse with open sea views This penthouse is located in a very quiet and gated community in Calahonda, Mijas Costa. The community offers garden and pool area. The pool area is equipped with a shower and a bathroom. Community parking directly in front of the penthouse which is facing south and allows a wonderful view to the sea and brings sunshine all day long on the stunning terrace. Only about 30 minutes to MĂĄlaga airport and city center and only 20 minutes to the center of Marbella.

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Calahonda Build: 100 m2 Ref: 5002817 Price â&#x201A;Ź135.000*

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Sotogrande

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Charming and well maintained villa with panoramic sea-views

High quality villa in Don Pedro Next to the town of Estepona, this charming and well maintained villa with panoramic sea-views is located in Don Perdo and is bordering a natural green zone. The villa is offering great comfort on several levels. A large pool set in a picturesque garden which counts on flowers for every season and an exceptional building quality are making this property very attractive.

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Estepona West Plot: 2.683 m2 Build: 537 m2 Ref: 3000351 Price h2.395.000*

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Contemporary style and classic elegance in one of the most desirable plots in Sotogrande

Impressive estate on the hill side Overlooking an unspoiled stretch of protected natural beauty, this is one of the most desirable plots in Sotogrande. The position at the end of a cul-de-sac means complete privacy and security and uninterrupted views of the lush greens of the San Roque Golf course. The Estate has contemporary style and classic elegance. The typical Hispanic- Mosque patio leads the visitor to a home that features not only the latest technologies but is also of stunning modern architecture. One of a kind, this a sumptuous estate with a panoramic pool deck set within the greenery of a beautifully landscaped garden. The estate has an elegant 80 meter long driveway lined with mature olive trees.

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Sotogrande Alto Plot: 4.503 m2 Build: 1.385 m2 Ref: 1087386 Price h4.950.000*

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A country side home with sea views

Villa with stunning surroundings This delightful villa nestles amongst beautifully kept gardens with pool and spectacular views over natural woodland, Sotogrande and the sea. Situated opposite Almenara Golf Course. It has been built in one level with French windows out to one of the 3 terraces that surround the villa. A country side home with sea views.

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Sotogrande Plot: 1.064 m2 Build: 232 m2 Ref: 3000216 Price â&#x201A;Ź595.000*

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Surrounded by mature gardens and situated in a peaceful area

Bright and spacious villa This villa is built mainly on one level. The approach to the front door is up a series of shallow steps surrounded by mature gardens. Upon entering the property, the hall opens up to a conservatory style terrace with skylight. The gardens are extensive with a large swimming pool, new barbecue area with bread oven, an orchard area with a variety of fruit trees and more exotic plants. Very well maintained and situated in a peaceful area.

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Sotogrande Plot: 2.346 m2 Build: 380 m2 Ref: 3000320 Price â&#x201A;Ź850.000*

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Outstanding views from south to north

Spacious penthouse with lots of privacy This spacious penthouse has terraces on both sides with views across the Port to Gibraltar in the south, across the Torreguadiaro beach and along the coast in the north. The vaulted ceiling of the living room makes it even more outstanding.

A fire place and a bar area, converts it in the perfect place to entertain.

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Sotogrande Marina Build: 231 m2 Ref: 3000288 Price â&#x201A;Ź790.000*

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Modern villa designed and built in a contemporary style

Modern villa with spectacular sea views Built on 3 levels, this modern villa is designed and built in a contemporary style, using high grade materials. Due to its unique location, the house offers views across the golf courses of San Roque, Valderrama and Almenara. On the ground floor is the main residence with an extensive living-dining room and a conservatory that extends perpendicular from the room.

This area, enclosed by glass curtains, offers spectacular views of Sotogrande and the coast! Above the main residence is an independent studio flat with an extremely large terrace.

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Sotogrande Plot: 2.391 m2 Build: 810 m2 Ref: 3000318 Price â&#x201A;Ź1.500.000*

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Magnificent new villa ideally located and with the highest standards

Villa close to prestigious Golf Club Magnificent new villa ideally located in an elevated position towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac in the prestigious and highly sought-after “Kings and Queens” area of Sotogrande Costa, close to the golf course of the “Royal Golf Club Sotogrande”. Construction quality and fittings of this exquisite mansion are to the highest standards.

The indoor pool is 12m x 7m and it is heated through solar panels. 1km to the beach and 1,5 km to the yachting port of Sotogrande.

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Sotogrande Plot: 3.342 m2 Build: 754 m2 Ref: 1088003 Price €2.750.000*

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An outstanding villa located in the most matured part of Sotogrande Costa

Contemporary villa in Sotogrande Costa with beautiful design Absolute stunning contemporary Villa located in the most matured part of Sotogrande Costa. This outstanding villa has been recently painstakingly restored and renovated. This modern property has all the latest specifications such as under floor heating and cooling, inset floor lights, fire place, water fountains, state of the art kitchen and garden ponds. The extraordinary finishes and fixtures make this a unique place to live.

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Sotogrande Plot: 1.891 m2 Build: 694 m2 Ref: 1098723 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.750.000*

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A stunning traditional Andalusian Finca in Manilva

Extensive rural equestrian finca A stunning traditional Finca in Manilva. This property boasts traditional Andalusian features and woodwork in its interior, with stables, horse training area, fruit orchard, private swimming pool and tennis court. Only 900 meters from the beach, and less than 10 minutes from the luxury resort of Sotogrande. Water deposits with water purifier, generator, bungalows, barbeque area, extensive land, with possibility to build.

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Manilva Plot: 51.979 m2 Build: 1.757 m2 Ref 3000230 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.000.000*

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Delightful villa decorated in a cozy yet elegant style

Magnificent villa with great garden in prime location This delightful villa decorated in a cozy yet elegant style, has got a large slip road that gets to the main entrance passing a yard located on a beautiful avenue. The beautiful garden with high palm trees invites of spending sunny days at the barbecue area of the main terrace and around the swimming pool. The villa offers several terraces.

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Sotogrande Plot 3.886 m2 Build: 460 m2 Ref: 1107011 Price â&#x201A;Ź2.800.000*

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The finest views and most beautiful sunsets in the area

Apartment with sea and river views This gorgeous second floor southwest-facing property in Ribera de la Tenca, is situated next to the Beach Club “El Octógono”, and enjoys fantastic and uninterrupted views to the River Guadiaro with its exceptional bird sanctuary, the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar and Africa beyond. Recently renovated and refurbished throughout. The ample terrace offers the finest views and most beautiful sunsets in the area. Having never been lived in, this property is 100% new and ready for residence.

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Sotogrande Marina Build: 150 m2 Ref 3000226 Price €500.000*

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Highest quality with charming views over the canals and Marina

Prime location apartment This beautifully charming one bedroom apartment was the original Show Flat for the Isla del Pez Volador apartments 10 years ago, and as such offers the highest quality and privacy with charming views over the canals and Marina. The covered corner balcony, surrounded by lush jungle-type garden, can easily be converted into a guest-room. The bedroom, bathroom and American style kitchen, all have splendid views of the terraced entrance to the complex. The urbanization has a community swimming pool.

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Sotogrande Marina Build: 91 m2 Ref: 3000208 Price â&#x201A;Ź185.000*

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A Spanish style villa with lots of space, in and outside

Country site living in an urban area If you are looking for a villa next to the town center of Pueblo Nuevo in Sotogrande but want the feeling of living in the country side, this is the place. A Spanish style villa with lots of space, in and outside. The outside has several terraces, a good size swimming pool, a kids play area, chill out gazebo and an orchard. Enjoy the beautiful panoramic views to the sea and the mountain.

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Pueblo Nuevo de Guadiaro Plot: 1213 m2 Build: 202 m2 Ref: 4005700 Price â&#x201A;Ź400.000*

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