Nueva Andalucia Spain - Interactive guide to Nueva Andalucia in Marbella on the Costa del Sol
Nueva Andalucia to is a guide to hotels and accommodation in Nueva Andalucia, Marbella in Spain. Nueva Andalucia Hotels offers a list of hotels in Nueva Andalucia as well as the ability to make hotel bookings and reservations.
A guide to Nueva Andalucia is also presented here and it is a good starting point to get to know this beautiful resort near Marbella in Andalucia Spain.
Nueva Andalucía is a refined residential area of Marbella that was developed evoking a new Andalusian village with modern villas and apartments, hence its name. Situated to the west of Marbella downtown, it is separated from the emblematic Puerto Banús by the N-340 road, which is the main way of communication to get around on the Costa del Sol. Both areas portray the great boost in Marbella’s urban development a few decades ago, when the area became the preferred destination for travellers, home-buyers and investors.
Nueva Andalucía is a very attractive area for visitors and residents alike. It is conveniently situated within walking distance to the bustling marina of Puerto Banús and just a few minutes drive from the stylish Marbella and the traditional San Pedro de Alcántara.
Dominating the entrance to Nueva Andalucía is the imposing bullring, which turns into a majestic venue for concerts and spectacles when it is not used for bullfighting. In recent times, a deal of investment has equipped the area with facilities for sports and leisure with plenty of pubs, restaurants, tennis and paddle-tennis courts and a gymnasium while a charming street market is set every Saturday morning on the adjacent alleys of the bullring. Golf lovers find their eden in Nueva Andalucía, with five of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol.
The Centro Plaza shopping centre contains a good array of quality shops, supermarkets, restaurants, bars and a even a beauty parlour, which makes it the place for both the weekly shopping and long term purchases. When it comes to dining out, the area is known for having a host of international restaurants, comprising a good number of home and exotic cuisines.
The Casino Marbella is one of the two casinos of the Costa del Sol and is housed at the Andalucía Plaza Hotel, which stands on the main road just opposite Puerto Banús. It counts with 72 slot machines and a large gaming room but the Casino offers much more than gaming with art exhibitions, courses and seminars, gastronomic meetings, etc.
Nueva Andalucía is not only dedicated to leisure and business as it has become one of the traditional districts of the Marbella Council, with a growing role in cultural and educational matters. In this respect, the area is home for several schools and colleges including the Aloha International College, an independent, co-educational day school which turns 25 years old in October 2007. The college is owned by parents, administered by a board of trustees as a non-profit making limited company, and gives an international education for students of 38 different nationalities.
