Nueva
Andalucia is a well thought out and attractive area just west
of Marbella
where, as its name suggests, the villas and apartments
are based on traditional Andalusian architecture and design.
The
bullring marks the entrance to Nueva Andalucia, while the
road climbs towards the mountains affording magnificent
views of the coast. On a clear day, you can even see North
Africa off in the distance. Sports enthusiasts can find plenty on
offer here with tennis, paddle tennis and a gymnasium.
For golfers in particular, the area could not be more ideal, with
several magnificent golf courses within close distance,
including Las Brisas, Los Naranjos, Aloha Golf and La Dama de Noche,
which is floodlit for night time play. All the Nueva Andalucia golf
courses are surrounded by stunning scenery with a backdrop of mountains.
Nueva
Andalucia is also fast becoming known for its international cuisine
which ranges from a down home American deli to the ultimate in Cordon
Bleu. It also boasts one of the most popular commercial centres
in the area, Centro Plaza comprising quality shops, restaurants,
bars and offices, as well as a supermarket, gymnasium and beauty
parlour. This thriving commercial centre has everything that guest
and residents alike might want, from taking care of the weekly shop,
to buying unusual and exquisite gifts, including carpets, antiques
and luxury toiletries. Every Saturday morning there is also an excellent
street market ("rastro") held next to the bullring.
Nueva
Andalucia has several schools, including the international Aloha
College. It is also home to one the Costa
del Sol's
just
two casinos, which boasts a vast gaming room as well as various
other facilities.
For
both residents and visitors, Nueva Andalucia is ideally situated,
just a few minutes drive from the glitz and glamour of Marbella
and
Puerto
Banus,
yet close to the natural beauty of the Sierra de Ronda mountain
range and San Pedro Alacantara, a refreshingly unspoilt pueblo with
an appeal all of its own.
