Santina’s Journal
Real stories about buying, living and investing on the Costa del Sol. Our team is comprised of four families who grew up here, went to school here and raised their own kids here. We write about the things people actually ask us: what areas feel right, what the process really looks like, and what we wish someone had told us when we started.
InvestmentOakmond Marbella: The €260 Million Longevity Resort Replacing Incosol
Oakmond is a new longevity and wellness resort being built on the site of the old Incosol hotel at the eastern entrance…
InvestmentFour Seasons Marbella: Who Now Owns the Beachfront Resort, and What Happens Next
The Four Seasons resort planned for Marbella has entered its next phase. In spring 2026 the Belgian developer Immobel and the American…
LifestyleIRONMAN 70.3 Moves From Marbella to Málaga for 2026
Updated 15 October 2026: road closures, parking bans and bus changes for race weekend added below, plus the pause on Low Emission…
Market UpdateEstepona Cuts Taxes by 7 Million Euros After Wiping Out 300 Million in Debt
Estepona town hall has wiped out the 300 million euros of debt it inherited back in 2011, and it is now putting…
InvestmentMarbella Approves 156 Homes at La Cañada and a 200-Million-Euro Marina Expansion
Two significant approvals have moved forward in Marbella this September, and together they say a lot about where the town is headed.…
LifestyleOn the Coast This Week: September 1-7, 2026
Summer isn’t quite done with the coast yet, but you can feel it starting to loosen its grip. The beach clubs are…
BlogHow to Choose the Right Area on the Costa del Sol
Costa del Sol is not one property market. It is 75 named areas stretching from Sotogrande to Mijas, and each one trades…
LifestyleSenda Litoral: The Coastal Path From Manilva to Marbella, Town by Town
Senda Litoral is the coastal path that runs along the Málaga coastline. It’s a mix of seafront promenade, wooden boardwalk and cliffside…
Estepona,LifestylePeñas Blancas Estepona: Where to Watch La Vuelta 2026 Stage 19
On September 11, Estepona becomes the centre of world cycling. Stage 19 of the 2026 Vuelta a España climbs to Peñas Blancas…
Marbella LifestyleGolden Mile Marbella: The History Behind Spain’s Most Exclusive Address
Before it had a name, the Golden Mile Marbella was a quiet stretch of coastline between a small fishing town and the…