subject: Nueva Andalucia Area Guide October 2010 [print this page] So your comming to Spain and planning to buy property in Nueva Andaluca but want to know something about Nueva Andalucia before you arrive then hopefully this area guide will help you.
Nueva Andaluca which is known to some of as greater Puerto Banus is a refined residential area of Marbella that was developed evoking a new Andalucian village with modern villas and apartments, hence its name. Situated to the west of Marbella downtown, it is separated from the emblematic Puerto Bans 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 Marbellas urban development a few decades ago, Nueva Andaluca is a very attractive area for visitors and residents alike. It is conveniently situated within walking distance to the bustling shops and marina of Puerto Banus and is close bo the stylish Marbella and the traditionally more Spanish San Pedro de Alcantara. The Main entrance to Nueva Andaluca 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. 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 Andaluca Plaza Hotel, which stands on the main road just opposite Puerto Bans. 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 Andaluca is also known as the Golden Valley with stunning views and stunning Golf courses with Golf courses such a Aloha Golf, Las Brisas Golf, Los Naranjos Golf, La Magna and La Quinta Golf all very close by.
