Why are there so many Swedes in Marbella?


Why are there so many Swedes in Marbella? He says that the Swedish love affair with Marbella started a long time ago, in the 1950s, with the advent of charter tourism. “Due to the unpredictable weather, Swedes are among the top 3 nationalities in the world when it comes to travelling with an average of six trips per person per year.”


Who owns houses in Marbella?

Lord Alan Sugar bought property in the 70's. He owns a substantial frontline Marbella villa on the Golden Mile. Antonio Banderas and wife Melanie Griffith own a beach front home just outside Marbella in Los Monteros. Sean Connery, has recently hit the headlines over his former villa in Marbella, Casa Malibu.


Is Marbella good for Muslims?

Is Marbella Muslim-friendly? Due to the sizable Arab population in Marbella, there are plenty of halal food restaurants in Marbella. There is also one mosque in the city, the Marbella Mosque (King Abdul Aziz Mosque). There are also a number of hotels that serve halal food upon request.


Do any famous people live in Marbella?

Celebs like Cristiano Ronaldo, Alessandra Ambrosio, Victoria and David Beckham, Meghan Markle, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie can be seen at the Gala. Eva Longoria also has her residence in Marbella, and you may casually bump into her during your evening walks.


Where do celebs stay in Marbella?

Nowadays, there are many famous A-listers that touch down in Marbella including musicians Sting and Rod Stewart who stay at the exclusive and incredibly private urbanisation of La Zagaleta.


Why is Marbella so expensive?

Due to this international and luxury attraction, the average price of property in Marbella is one of the highest on the Costa del Sol, finding very exclusive homes in well known nearby areas such as Benahavís, Guadalmina, Nueva Andalucía, San Pedro de Alcántara, Elviria, Puerto Banús, Sierra Blanca and Marbella itself, ...


Which footballers live in Marbella?

Former Danish Ajax and Manchester United star, Jesper Olsen, has also owned property in Marbella, as do Italian coach Fabio Capello, Dutch striker Ronald de Boer, Spanish defender Sergio Ramos and a host of other football players both now and over the years – including our very own Gabriel Calderón, former midfielder ...