Sun, sea, and youthful energy: These are three things found in abundance throughout Spain’s southern shores. The Marbella Golden Mile, which covers the coastline that stretches from western Marbella City to Puerto Banus, is an exclusive luxury development that takes full advantage of these and all the other benefits that make southern Spain’s Andalusian community a favorite of those who seek both beauty and impeccable hospitality in any locality they choose to call home. Originally developed as a retreat for European nobles by Prince Max Egon zu Hohenlohe-Langenburg who, while touring the Mediterranean coast, discovered the area’s unquestionable appeal after a problem with his automobile forced a stopover in the then small town of Marbella, the sandy, warm, and clean beaches of the Golden Mile continue to fascinate aristocrats, business leaders, and other celebrities of note. Known for its fashionable beach club and numerous palaces, the Marbella Golden Mile also benefits from its close proximity to the Puerto Banus marina, which is known for harboring some of the most rakish yachts in the world, and the nearby Playas de la Bajadilla and de Fontanilla. The bright blue waters that lap the Andalusian shore are not the only font of Marbella’s good fortune, however, as both the Old Town’s historic sites and the spacious vantage points found along the nearby La Concha Mountain provide for easy, private getaways and social excursions. Homes along the mountain’s foothills, in fact, are particularly prized by individuals who enjoy hiking, cycling, and dramatic views. These luxurious homes, which, with white stucco walls and terracotta roofs, are generally built along Mediterranean styling, are in fact often thought of as being oriented more toward either the mountains or sea. No matter which side of town someone decides to call ‘home’, however, the effortless elegance and comfort of Marbella’s Golden Mile is sure to bring rich rewards that will continue for generations.