The area of the Golden Mile, in particular beachside, is the most sought after location in Marbella.

The Golden Mile area is situated between the town centre and Puerto Banús and is divided in two by the main road. On the beachside of the Golden Mile you will find the two most famous 5 star hotels in Marbella, the Marbella Club Hotel and the Puente Romano Hotel as well as some of Marbellas’ best restaurants such as Villa Tiberio, , MC Café and beach clubs.

Some of the most impressive villas and beachfront villas on the coast are situated on the Golden Mile. On the beachside you can also find luxurious apartment complexes.

The residential areas on the Golden Mile are Casablanca, Santa Petronila, Santa Margarita, Las Torres, Puente Romano, Los Verdiales, Oasis and Río Verde.

Newer residential developments are to be found on the mountain side of the Golden Mile such as Altos de Puente Romano. Other residential areas on the mountain side of the Golden Mile include Las Lomas del Marbella Club, , La Carolina, Altos de Puente Romano, El Vicario, Costa Nagüeles and Río Verde. The Saudi Royal family, who have had an association with Marbella for over 40 years, have their grand residence and mosque located in the mountain side.

The Golden Mile beachside also boasts a beautiful beach promenade which continues to Marbella city from one side and to Puerto Banús from the other.

Continuing west one comes to San Pedro. In contrast with the glamorous Puerto Banus, San Pedro has a delightful Spanish charm with the church square, Spanish restaurants and pedestrian streets. You can enjoy a stroll on the paseo or on the boulevard which opened in 2014.