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IVÁN ESPINOSA de los MONTEROS presents his book “SPAIN HAS A SOLUTION”

ÁGATHA RUIZ de la PRADA

Exclusive Event Elle - Education by Mindway

JESÚS A. ROJO

L a Hispanidad

ARMANI GIORGIO

The Eternal Legacy of Elegance

“ELEGANCE

IS NOT ABOUT BEING NOTICED; IT’S ABOUT BEING REMEMBERED.”

Giorgio Armani

As the editor of Exclusive Life Magazine, it is always a pleasure to bring you stories that celebrate excellence, elegance and timeless style. In this edition, we pay tribute to Giorgio Armani, a true icon of refined fashion whose legacy continues to shape the world of haute couture.

Listening to Otis Redding’s ‘(Sittin’ on) The Dock of the Bay’, I cannot imagine Iván Espinosa de Los Monteros in that frame of mind, in present-day Spain…

We highlight the thoughtful vision of the former politician, who presented his new book, ‘Spain has a solution’ at the Óbal Hotel in Marbella. Iván Espinosa’s latest literary work offers a compelling perspective on the future of our country, blending intellect with conviction. Read it to find out what the future holds!

Adding depth to our cultural content, Jesús A. Rojo shares powerful reflections on La Hispanidad.

In the world of luxury, we celebrate the timeless appeal of Chanel, a brand that continues to embody feminine sophistication. We also explore the vibrant spirit of the Mini car, where design meets innovation.

Our travel section takes us to the romantic Ca Maria Adele in Venice – an intimate hotel that captures the soul of the city through its exquisite attention to detail and understated opulence.

In this special edition, we are proud to feature the vibrant and iconic designer Agatha Ruiz de la Prada at an exclusive event in Madrid (Elle Education by Mindway). Finally, we shine the spotlight on Santiago Domínguez, a pillar of Marbella’s high gastronomy and a distinguished entrepreneur whose dedication has left an indelible mark on Marbella’s culinary scene.

With the festive season approaching, we present a curated selection of exquisite jewellery, ideal for surprising your loved ones at Christmas. We also have features on art, decorations and events to inspire and delight you.

With gratitude,

Ana Pavón

A LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear readers of ELM – Exclusive Life Magazine,

We are entering a magical time of the year. November invites us to reflect, December to celebrate, and January to be reborn. This new issue of ELM is designed to accompany you on this emotional and aesthetic journey that marks the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.

In these pages, you will find inspiration to enjoy the small pleasures of life with style and mindfulness: charming destinations, culinary ideas to share, art that moves, and interviews that make you think.

This quarter is also an opportunity to give thanks. Thank you for being part of this community that values elegance, authenticity, and beauty in all its forms. Without you, this magazine would have no soul.

From Exclusive Life Magazine, we wish you a season full of unforgettable moments, new resolutions, and the luxury of being surrounded by what truly matters.

With gratitude and enthusiasm, Health and good fortune,

Queridos lectores de ELM “Exclusive Life Magazine”

Nos adentramos en una época mágica del año. Noviembre nos invita a reflexionar, diciembre a celebrar, y enero a renacer.

Este nuevo número de ELM está pensado para que nos acompañéis en este viaje emocional y estético que marca el cierre de un ciclo y el comienzo de otro.

En estas páginas encontrarán inspiración para disfrutar de los pequeños placeres de la vida con estilo y conciencia: destinos con encanto, propuestas gastronómicas para compartir, arte que emociona, y entrevistas que invitan a pensar.

Este trimestre es también una oportunidad para agradecer. Gracias por formar parte de esta comunidad que valora la elegancia, la autenticidad y la belleza en todas sus formas.

Sin ustedes, esta revista no tendría alma.

Desde Exclusive Life Magazine - ELM, les deseamos una temporada llena de momentos inolvidables, nuevos propósitos, y el lujo de rodearse de lo verdaderamente importante.

Con gratitud y entusiasmo, salud y suerte Rafael Barrio

CONTENTS

GIORGIO ARMANI

The Eternal Legacy of Elegance

ROBERTO COIN

The Art of Dreaming

EXCLUSIVE FASHION

Chanel - Elegance in Motion

EXCLUSIVE TRAVEL

Venice Beyond Time

ALESSIO AND NICOLA CAMPA

Heritage, Design and Hospitality

ELLE EDUCATION BY MINDWAY

A Unique Experience

KIROS JEWELS

Timeless Shine

EXCLUSIVE ARCHITECTURE

Jose Manuel Aranda

EXCLUSIVE CARS

MINI Cooper

ALBA DE SIMONE

The soul of Modern Luxury

JESUS A. ROJO

La Hispanidad

MADRID IN AUTUMN

Europe’s Cultural Showcase

DRA. PALOMA GIL DEL ALAMO

How Do You Imagine Your Future?

CHEF JORGE GONZÁLEZ CARMONA

Chef at La Fonda Heritage Marbella GOURMET NEWS

By Esther Gómez

GIANNIS TOMAN

Chef at Mett Marbella

ENGEL & VÖLKERS

Azurean Marbella

SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

The Real Meaning of Luxury BUSINESS TODAY

By Esther Gómez

GONZÁLEZ & JACOBSON

30 Years of Architecture

JORGE REYNARDUS

Preserving the Soul of Cuban Art in Exile YUSTO / GINER GALLERY

Horacio Quiroz

GALLERIST ÚRSULA SALVADOR

Marcos Marín

MARIFÉ NÚÑEZ

Abu-Power

EXCLUSIVE ESCULPTURE

Ricky Reese

DANIEL GARCÍA RAMOS

Concejal Patriminio Histórico de Estepona

DAVID OLIVAS

Chef Back Restaurant

ÁLVARO RABANAL RODRÍGUEZ

Sales Executive of Villa Padierna Palace

HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS

A History of Care and Innovation

A CIELO ABIERTO

We Design 3D Projects

IVAN ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS

“SPAIN HAS A SOLUTION”

SANTIAGO DOMINGUEZ

The Soul Behind the Legendary Restaurant

EXCLUSIVE ICON

Jacqueline Bisset

ART PORTRAITS BY CECILIA CASTILLO

“Glimpses of the Soul”

FACES & PLACES

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Rafael Barrio rafael@exclusivelifemagazine.com

EDITOR

Ana Pavón ana@exclusivelifemagazine.com

SALES SUPPORT

Marlene Mantilla marlene@exclusivelifemagazine.com

Rocío Aragón rocio@exclusivelifemagazine.com

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

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DESIGN AND LAYOUT

Carmen Morón imagenycomunicacioncreativa.com

ECONOMIST

Francisco Delgado

TRANSLATOR

Siobhan McNeice

PHOTOGRAPHY

Katya Manaenko, Juan Carlos Domínguez, and Rafa Mora

HAIRDRESSING

Miguel Codina & Luis Suárez estilistas

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Eva del Amo, Jesús A. Rojo, Maribel Martínez, Esther Gómez, Santiago de la Cruz, Amparo de la Gama, Paloma Gil, Dana Nowak and Ana Pavón

SPECIAL THANKS

Iván Espinosa, Ágatha Ruíz de la Prada, José Manuel Aranda, Shahina Alsahoud, Alejandro Criado, David Olivas, Daniel García, Álvaro Rabanal, Giannis Toman, Nicole King, Melissa Meeuwisse, Alba De Simone, Santiago Domínguez, Cecilia Castillo, Roberto Coin, Kiros Jewels, Hotel Ca María Adele, Nuba Viajes, Casa de las Tejerinas and Ayuntamiento de Estepona

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GIORGIO ARMANI

THE ETERNAL LEGACY OF ELEGANCE

BY EVA DEL AMO

Born in 1934 in Piacenza, northern Italy, Giorgio Armani did not seem destined to revolutionize the world of fashion. He began studying Medicine but soon abandoned it, finding his first job at La Rinascente department store in Milan, where he worked as a window dresser. That early contact with textiles awakened a vocation that would lead him to become one of the most influential designers of the 20th century.

His breakthrough came in the 1970s, when he founded his own brand and transformed men’s tailoring. He introduced unlined jackets, more relaxed cuts than fashion dictated at the time, and a style that blended comfort with sophistication. His designs quickly conquered not only Italy but the entire world.

FROM HOLLYWOOD TO THE RED CARPET Armani soon became the ultimate representative of international fashion. In 1980, Richard Gere wore his suits in the film American Gigolo, a turning point that launched his brand in the United States. From then on, his name became forever linked to the red carpet. Hollywood actors and actresses found in his creations the perfect ally to showcase timeless elegance without excess. Armani’s talent lay in his ability to merge sobriety with allure, consolidating a style that defined luxury without ostentation. For more than half a century, his empire remained independent. Armani consistently refused to sell his company, choosing instead to preserve both the creative and business control of his brand. He diversified into different lines, allowing his vision to reach a wide audience.

THE MAN BEHIND THE MYTH

On the runway, Armani was a relentless perfectionist, but personally he always remained discreet. Highly private, he shared much of his life with Sergio Galeotti, his partner in both business and love, who passed away in 1985. Their relationship was crucial to the brand’s growth, as together they built the foundations of the Armani empire.

In his later years, Armani revealed a more vulnerable side. In an interview published shortly before his passing, he admitted that his only regret was devoting too much time to work, stealing it from family and friends. It was the personal price he had paid for building one of fashion’s greatest empires—a confession that revealed the sensitivity of the man behind the myth.

ARMANI/SILOS, THE DESIGNER’S DREAM

Aware of his pivotal role in fashion, one of Armani’s most significant projects beyond the runway was the creation of Armani/Silos, a museum inaugurated in Milan in 2015 to mark his 40-year career. Housed in a former grain silo, the space reflects his aesthetic: sober, monumental, almost austere. The museum holds over 600 garments and 200 accessories, organized into thematic sections such as Androgynous, Ethnicities, and Stars. Here, one can not only admire his creative evolution but also understand how Armani envisioned fashion.

Since its opening, Armani/Silos has become the perfect summary of his legacy—a place where his vision remains alive, inspiring new generations.

“For more than half a century, his empire remained independent. Armani consistently refused to sell his company, choosing instead to preserve both the creative and business control of his brand. He diversified into different lines, allowing his vision to reach a wide audience.”

AN ETERNAL LEGACY

Giorgio Armani passed away on September 4, 2025, at his home in Milan, at the age of 91, surrounded by his loved ones. The announcement of his death moved the fashion industry, eager to pay tribute to the man who defined contemporary elegance for more than five decades.

His farewell was held in Milan with a private funeral at the Teatro Armani, consistent with his discreet character. The world, however, bid him goodbye with tributes pouring in from every corner of the globe, honoring a man who dared to rewrite the rules of dressing. A perfectionist and creatively active until the very end, Armani always believed in designs that enhanced the personality of the wearer without overshadowing it. Perhaps that is why the suits and dresses he created throughout his career remain so relevant—embodying an idea of elegance far removed from fleeting trends. His departure leaves an immeasurable void, but also a legacy that transcends. In collective memory, he will forever remain il signor Armani—the man who taught the world to fight for one’s dreams and showed that true sophistication emanates from within.

Nacido en 1934 en Piacenza, en el norte de Italia, Giorgio Armani no parecía destinado a revolucionar el mundo de la moda. Comenzó estudiando Medicina, pero pronto abandonó los estudios y encontró su primer empleo en los grandes almacenes La Rinascente de Milán, donde trabajó como escaparatista. Aquel contacto con el universo textil despertó una vocación que lo llevaría a convertirse en uno de los diseñadores más influyentes del siglo XX. Su consagración llegó en los años setenta, cuando fundó su propia marca y revolucionó la sastrería masculina. Introdujo chaquetas sin forro, cortes más relajados de lo que marcaba la moda de entonces, y un estilo que combinaba comodidad y sofisticación. Sus diseños conquistaron rápidamente no solo a Italia, sino al mundo entero.

DE HOLLYWOOD A LAS ALFOMBRAS ROJAS

Armani se convirtió en el más claro exponente de la moda internacional. En 1980, Richard Gere lució sus trajes en la película American Gigolo, y este trabajo bastó para impulsar su marca en Estados Unidos. Desde entonces, su nombre quedó ligado a las alfombras rojas. Actores y actrices de Hollywood encontraron en sus diseños un aliado perfecto para mostrar una elegancia atemporal sin artificios. El talento de Armani hizo que se pudiera combinar sobriedad y magnetismo, consolidando un estilo que definía el lujo sin pasar por la ostentación. Durante más de medio siglo, su imperio se mantuvo independiente. Armani siempre rechazó vender su compañía, prefiriendo conservar el control creativo y empresarial de su marca, diversificada en diferentes líneas de negocio que le permitieron llegar a todo tipo de público.

EL HOMBRE DETRÁS DEL MITO

Si en las pasarelas Armani se mostraba como un perfeccionista empedernido, en lo personal siempre hizo gala de ser un hombre discreto. Muy reservado con su vida privada, compartió una gran parte de su vida con Sergio Galeotti, su socio y compañero sentimental, que falleció en 1985. Esa relación fue fundamental en el crecimiento de la empresa, pues juntos construyeron los cimientos del imperio Armani. En sus últimos años, Armani dejó entrever su lado más humano. En una entrevista publicada poco antes de su muerte, confesó que lo único que lamentaba era haber dedicado demasiado tiempo al trabajo, robándoselo a su familia y amigos. El precio personal que había pagado por levantar uno de los grandes imperios del mundo de la moda. Esta confesión dejaba entrever la sensibilidad de la persona que se escondía detrás del mito.

ARMANI/SILOS, EL SUEÑO DEL DISEÑADOR

Consciente de su papel trascendente en el mundo de la moda, uno de los proyectos más significativos de Armani fuera de la pasarela fue la creación del museo Armani/Silos, inaugurado en Milán en 2015 con motivo de sus 40 años de carrera. El espacio, instalado en un antiguo silo de grano, refleja la estética del diseñador: sobria, monumental, casi austera. El museo alberga más de 600 prendas y 200 accesorios, organizados en secciones temáticas como Androgino, Etnie o Stars. En este escenario no solo se puede contemplar su evolución como creador, sino también entender cómo el diseñador concebía la moda. Desde su inauguración, Armani/Silos se ha convertido en el resumen perfecto de su legado, un lugar donde su visión de la moda permanece viva para el asombro de las nuevas generaciones.

UN LEGADO ETERNO

Giorgio Armani falleció el pasado 4 de septiembre de 2025 en su casa de Milán, a los 91 años y rodeado de los suyos. El anuncio de su muerte conmovió a la industria de la moda, deseosa de mostrar sus respetos al hombre que definió la elegancia contemporánea durante más de cinco décadas. El adiós a Giorgio Armani se celebró en Milán con un funeral privado en el Teatro Armani, en coherencia con el carácter discreto del diseñador. El mundo, sin embargo, lo despidió con homenajes que llegaron desde todos los rincones del planeta, reconociendo el trabajo de una persona que se atrevió a cambiar las reglas del vestir. Perfeccionista y profesionalmente activo hasta el último momento, Armani siempre apostó por diseños capaces de realzar la personalidad de quien los lleva, sin eclipsarla. Quizá por eso los trajes y vestidos elaborados a lo largo de su carrera siguen siendo tan actuales, reflejando una idea de elegancia que poco tiene que ver con las modas pasajeras.

Su partida deja un vacío inmenso, pero también una huella que trasciende. En la memoria colectiva el diseñador seguirá siendo il signor Armani, el hombre que enseñó al mundo que hay que luchar por las propias metas y que la verdadera sofisticación emana del interior.

“En una entrevista publicada poco antes de su muerte, confesó que lo único que lamentaba era haber dedicado demasiado tiempo al trabajo, robándoselo a su familia y amigos.”

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ROBERTO COIN

THE ART OF DREAMING

Roberto Coin is a brand of fine jewelry whose operational and production headquarters are located in Vicenza, the jewelry capital of Italy. The brand has become famous throughout the world for its collections’ design and technological innovation, which pay homage to and revolutionize ancient Italian manufacturing techniques, as well as for its particular “art of creating new authenticity.”

In fact, this is how Roberto Coin, the brand’s founder and designer, defines his desire to make collections that are always distinct and to guarantee that each piece of jewelry is perceived as unique, just as he believes the beauty of every woman to be.

Far from standardized, the brand avoids aesthetic traits that would make it easily recognizable. Roberto Coin prefers that the details of artisanship tell the story of his mission to create beauty – mixing the past with the present and the codes of elegance with the forms of art and architecture that inspire him, particularly as he’s walking through the alleyways of Venice, the city where he was born.

Another fundamental element that ties the collections together and has made the brand an icon of refinement throughout the world is a small signature ruby found inside every piece. It’s positioned so that it’s in contact with the wearer’s skin, respecting the ancient legend that rubies could confer a long and happy life.

Love in Verona

The jewels in the collection are made with three colors of gold, in polished and satin finishes, to wear together for a total-look effect. The design reintroduces the four-petal diamond flower that has been the center of other of the brand’s collections. The constant repetition of the flower over the entire surface of the jewels is an esthetic evocation of the architectural structure of the Arena of Verona, another one of the city’s emblems.

LOVE IN VERONA COLLECTION Yellow, white and rose gold bangles with diamonds

Princess Collection

Rose and yellow gold bangle with lapis lazuli and white diamonds.

PRINCESS COLLECTION

Rose gold necklace with rotating doublefaced pendant with chrysoprase and diamonds

PRINCESS COLLECTION

Rings in rose and white gold with mother of pearl and diamonds and with white and black diamond pavé.

VENETIAN PRINCESS COLLECTION

White gold chandelier earrings with full diamond pavé

Venetian Princess

We like to say that the story of Venetian Princess is mythical and fascinating. In fact, on the inside of each jewel is a complex structure of twisted threads that seems to want to remain hidden, revealing itself only to its wearer. This allure of mystery is the same that has always characterized the city of Venice with its countless legends and secrets, handed down generation after generation. On the outside, the design is a re-interpretation of the decorations found on Venetian palaces and confirms the romantic look of the entire Princess family.

Venetian Princess is produced in all of the colors of gold and with an array of different decorations with stones that have become a trademark of Roberto Coin. After the first edition with black and white diamonds, able to create a mysterious allure, we can find pure white petals made in mother-of-pearl, black, shiny petals made of black jade, green petals made of malachite and others decorated with the blue of lapis lazuli.

With this vast range of variety, Venetian Princess gives every woman the chance to find the look that best suits her, from the most fascinating and sensual to the most joyful and vivacious.

VENETIAN PRINCESS COLLECTION

white gold plastron necklace with full diamond pavé

VENETIAN PRINCESS COLLECTION

Rose gold rings with anodized blue, green and pink titanium

CHANEL

ELEGANCE IN MOTION

“From the heart of Paris, the house of Chanel redefines contemporary femininity with a collection that blends tradition, architecture, and a renewed vision of timeless luxury.”

“This season, Chanel transforms nostalgia into architecture: lines that breathe, fabrics that move like echoes, and the eternal promise of elegance reborn.”

VENICE Beyond TIME

TEXT: NUBA VIAJES www.nuba.com

Venice, a city suspended between water and sky, continues to fascinate travelers from all over the world. Its charm lies not only in the beauty of its canals and palaces, but also in the craftsmanship, art, and traditions that still define everyday life. Beyond the well-known landmarks, there is another side of Venice , quieter, more personal, and filled with experiences that reveal the true character of the city. With NUBA, you can explore this other side of the Serenissima through unique experiences that go beyond the postcard image, into the authentic heart of the lagoon.

THE ART OF THE VENETIAN GONDOLA

The gondola is one of Venice’s most recognized symbols, yet few know how it’s made. Your experience begins at Zattere, gliding along the Giudecca Canal with views of Palladio’s Chiesa del Redentore and Chiesa delle Zitelle. You’ll then arrive at the Tramontin Squero, a historic boatyard dating back to the 17th century. Here, artisans continue to build gondolas entirely by hand, using techniques that have remained unchanged for generations. Each boat is custom-made, perfectly balanced, and designed to move smoothly through Venice’s narrow canals.

The visit concludes with a gondola ride from Piazza San Tomà, a peaceful and classic way to enjoy the city from the water, just as Venetians have done for centuries.

MURANO: THE SECRET ART OF GLASS

In Murano, glassmaking is more than an art, it’s a way of life passed down for centuries. You can access an exclusive workshop closed to the public, where master glassmakers transform raw materials into delicate works of art. The heat of the furnace, the rhythm of the tools, and the precision of every movement tell a story of skill and passion. Each piece reflects the history of Venetian craftsmanship, blending innovation with tradition. Watching the process up close gives a new appreciation for the patience and artistry that have made Murano glass famous worldwide.

YOUR PRIVATE ISLAND IN THE LAGOON

For those seeking complete privacy, NUBA offers the opportunity to stay on a private island in the Venetian lagoon, a unique and

exclusive experience. Once a retreat for artists and nobles, it now belongs to the Swarovski family, who transformed it into an elegant and tranquil sanctuary. Surrounded by gardens and calm waters, it’s a place where luxury and nature coexist effortlessly. Guests can enjoy gourmet meals prepared with local ingredients, relax under ancient trees, or simply take in the quiet beauty of the lagoon.

DOGE’S PALACE: GOTHIC SPLENDOR AT SUNSEt

Visiting the Doge’s Palace behind closed doors is a unique way to discover one of Venice’s most iconic monuments. NUBA gives you the privilege of entering the palace at sunset, when the crowds disappear and the light filters through the Gothic windows, creating a more intimate and special atmosphere. As you walk through its grand halls and private chambers, you’ll discover stories of politics, art, and intrigue that shaped the Republic of Venice for centuries. This exclusive visit allows you to fully appreciate the architecture and artworks, an opportunity only NUBA can provide.

VENISSA: THE HIDDEN WINE OF THE LAGOON

On the island of Mazzorbo, ancient vines grow in salty soil surrounded by water, producing Venissa, one of Venice’s most distinctive wines. The estate’s winemakers will welcome you and guide you through the vineyards, explaining how these grapes have been cultivated and protected over generations. The experience includes a private tasting and a Michelin-starred dining experience, where each dish is paired with the estate’s wines. It’s a true celebration of local flavor, authenticity, and craftsmanship.

THE MONASTERY OF SAN LAZZARO DEGLI ARMENI

A short boat ride from the city takes you to San Lazzaro degli Armeni, a peaceful island home to Armenian monks since the 18th century. The monastery remains a center of culture and learning, preserving rare manuscripts, artworks, and centuries of history. Accompanied by an expert guide, you’ll explore the library, museum, and gardens, gaining insight into the Armenian influence on Venice’s cultural life. The calm and serenity of the island offer a perfect contrast to the city’s energy — an ideal place to reflect and appreciate Venice’s diverse heritage.

Thanks to NUBA, all of these experiences are presented in a personalized and exclusive way, ensuring a unique and unforgettable journey.

“Visiting the Doge’s Palace behind closed doors is a unique way to discover one of Venice’s most iconic monuments. NUBA gives you the privilege of entering the palace at sunset, when the crowds disappear and the light filters through the Gothic windows, creating a more intimate and special atmosphere”

Venecia, una ciudad suspendida entre el agua y el cielo, continúa fascinando a viajeros de todo el mundo. Su encanto no reside solo en la belleza de sus canales y palacios, sino también en la artesanía, el arte y las tradiciones que aún definen la vida cotidiana. Más allá de los monumentos más conocidos, existe otra cara de Venecia: más tranquila, más personal y llena de experiencias que revelan el verdadero carácter de la ciudad. Con NUBA, puedes explorar este otro lado de la Serenissima a través de experiencias únicas que van más allá de la imagen de postal, llevándote al auténtico corazón de la laguna.

MURANO: EL ARTE SECRETO DEL VIDRIO

En Murano, el trabajo del vidrio es mucho más que un arte, es una forma de vida transmitida de generación en generación durante siglos. Podrás acceder a un taller exclusivo, cerrado al público, donde los maestros vidrieros transforman materias primas en delicadas obras de arte.

El calor del horno, el ritmo de las herramientas y la precisión de cada movimiento cuentan una historia de habilidad y pasión. Cada pieza refleja la historia de la artesanía veneciana, combinando innovación y tradición. Observar el proceso de cerca permite apreciar la paciencia y el talento que han hecho famoso al vidrio de Murano en todo el mundo.

EL ARTE DE LA GÓNDOLA VENECIANA

La góndola es uno de los símbolos más reconocidos de Venecia, aunque pocos conocen cómo se construye. La experiencia comienza en Zattere, deslizándote por el Canal de la Giudecca con vistas a la iglesia del Redentore y la Chiesa delle Zitelle. Luego llegarás al Squero Tramontin, un histórico astillero que data del siglo XVII. Aquí, los artesanos continúan construyendo góndolas completamente a mano, utilizando técnicas que se han mantenido intactas durante generaciones. Cada embarcación se fabrica a medida, perfectamente equilibrada y diseñada para moverse suavemente por los estrechos canales de la ciudad. La visita concluye con un paseo en góndola desde la Piazza San Tomà, una forma tranquila y clásica de disfrutar de la ciudad desde el agua, tal como lo han hecho los venecianos durante siglos.

TU ISLA PRIVADA EN LA LAGUNA

Para quienes buscan privacidad absoluta, NUBA ofrece la posibilidad de alojarse en una isla privada de la laguna veneciana, una experiencia única y exclusiva. Antiguamente refugio de artistas y nobles, hoy pertenece a la familia Swarovski, que la ha transformado en un elegante y sereno santuario.

Rodeada de jardines y aguas tranquilas, es un lugar donde el lujo y la naturaleza conviven en perfecta armonía. Los huéspedes pueden disfrutar de comidas gourmet preparadas con ingredientes locales, relajarse bajo la sombra de árboles centenarios o simplemente contemplar la calma y belleza de la laguna.

EL PALACIO DUCAL:

ESPLENDOR GÓTICO AL ATARDECER

Visitar el Palacio Ducal a puertas cerradas es una forma única de descubrir uno de los monumentos más emblemáticos de Venecia. NUBA te ofrece el privilegio de acceder al palacio al atardecer, cuando las multitudes desaparecen y la luz se filtra a través de las ventanas góticas, creando una atmósfera más íntima y especial. Al recorrer sus majestuosos salones y cámaras privadas, descubrirás historias de política, arte e intriga que dieron forma a la República de Venecia durante siglos. Esta visita exclusiva permite apreciar plenamente la arquitectura y las obras de arte, una oportunidad que solo NUBA puede ofrecer.

VENISSA: EL VINO OCULTO DE LA LAGUNA

En la isla de Mazzorbo, las antiguas vides crecen en un suelo salino rodeado de agua, produciendo Venissa, uno de los vinos más singulares de Venecia. Los enólogos de la finca te recibirán y te guiarán por los viñedos, explicándote cómo se han cultivado y protegido estas uvas durante generaciones. La experiencia incluye una cata privada y una cena con estrella Michelin, donde cada plato se marida con los vinos de la propiedad. Es una auténtica celebración del sabor local, la autenticidad y la tradición artesanal.

EL MONASTERIO DE SAN LAZZARO DEGLI ARMENI

A pocos minutos en barco desde la ciudad se encuentra San Lazzaro degli Armeni, una apacible isla que ha sido hogar de monjes armenios desde el siglo XVIII. El monasterio sigue siendo un importante centro de cultura y aprendizaje, conservando manuscritos raros, obras de arte y siglos de historia. Acompañado por un guía experto, recorrerás la biblioteca, el museo y los jardines, descubriendo la influencia armenia en la vida cultural veneciana. La calma y serenidad del lugar ofrecen un contraste perfecto con la energía de la ciudad, siendo un sitio ideal para reflexionar y apreciar la diversidad del patrimonio de Venecia. Gracias a NUBA, todas estas experiencias se presentan de manera personalizada y exclusiva, garantizando un viaje único e inolvidable.

ALESSIO & NICOLA CAMPA

FOUNDERS OF A UNIQUE BRAND

BY MARIBEL MARTÍNEZ

From exclusive access to artistic treasures, to the glamour of fashion and the thrill of motorsports, Milan promises to captivate even the most discerning travelers.

ALESSIO AND NICOLA CAMPA: HERITAGE, DESIGN AND HOSPITALITY

CAMPA Venice was born from the creativity and vision of brothers Alessio and Nicola Campa, heirs to a family tradition deeply rooted in Venetian art and excellence.

Their story is intertwined with that of Murano and the city of the lagoon, carrying forward a remarkable family legacy. Their maternal grandfather, Luigi Ferro, master glassmaker, created in 1953 the world’s largest chandelier—a masterpiece of 2,600 lights and 27,000 glass and gold elements, today preserved at the Casino Knokke-Le Zoute. Over the years, the brothers honed their international expertise in Venice, Milan, and London. In 2004, they launched their flagship project: Ca Maria Adele, a boutique hotel in Dorsoduro, beside the Basilica della Madonna della Salute. A place that redefined the very notion of Venetian hospitality, acclaimed by Condé Nast Johansens as one of the world’s most romantic hotels, and elevated to icon status through the celebrated Doge’s Room, recognized by Mr & Mrs Smith as one of the most captivating and sensual suites on the planet.

The Campa brothers’ research and design journey has also embraced interior architecture, with prestigious projects in historic residences such as Palazzo Volpi Cicogna, once home to Countess Marina Cicogna, a symbol of Italian cinema. Today, with CAMPA Venice, Alessio and Nicola have created more than a brand: a manifesto of style that blends hospitality, design, and lifestyle—presenting Venice through a contemporary lens. A brand that celebrates the city’s timeless beauty and reinterprets it with a language of elegance, innovation, and meticulous attention to detail.

A Venetian family with history and tradition, the Campa name has become a seal of authenticity. Alessio and Nicola chose to reinterpret their family’s legacy through design and management. Alessio studied Hospitality, working for several years with the Hilton Company in London and later at the Grand Hotel di Rimini, favored by Italian director Federico Fellini and immortalized in his celebrated film Amarcord. His transition into design came after studying at the KLC School of Design in Brighton. Nicola, meanwhile, studied Accounting at the University of Venice and gained experience in hotels in Paris and London.

CA’ MARIA ADELE – THE WORLD’S MOST ROMANTIC BOUTIQUE HOTEL, A PROJECT BY INTERIOR DESIGNERS ALESSIO & NICOLA CAMPA

Ca Maria Adele is a boutique hotel of rare charm, located in one of the most exclusive districts of Venice—Dorsoduro, the modern art quarter—beside the Basilica della Madonna della Salute.

Housed in a 16th-century palazzo, this historic residence offers a haven for discerning travelers, lovers of art and design, curated entirely by interior designers Alessio and Nicola Campa.

Beyond Ca’ Maria Adele, the brothers also manage other exclusive properties such as Palazzetto 113, Cariatide, and Mini Palace, creating magical dreamscapes in the city of canals—an exceptional privilege for true connoisseurs of art and culture.

The hotel’s name, inspired by family tradition—Maria and Adele being part of the owners’ heritage—echoes the soul of its story. It offers twelve luxurious rooms and private suites designed for those who celebrate love, blending Eastern and Western influences, with a terrace inspired by Berber aesthetics. A private dock ensures discreet arrivals by boat. In 2014, Ca’ Maria Adele was named The World’s Most Romantic Boutique Hotel

The design of Ca Maria Adele is, above all, a narrative of Venice itself, told through five thematic rooms inspired by the city’s history:

The Doge’s Room, in sumptuous red and gold, evokes the Doge—once revered as the “king” of Venice—immersing guests in opulence and sensuality.

The Moor’s Room, in blue and gold, pays tribute to the Moors who lived alongside Venetian nobles, part of their households and lives.

The Black Room, with its dramatic black crystal chandelier of 18 lights, recalls the spice trade that made Venice famous during the Republic’s golden age.

The Fireplace Room, in warm beige and cream tones, honors Venetian marble, the stone that shaped the city’s churches and palaces.

The Oriental Room, in golden hues, evokes Marco Polo’s journey along the Silk Road.

Alongside these thematic suites, the hotel also offers eclectic yet refined rooms, allowing each guest to discover their own personal haven—a second home in Venice.

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“A temple of Italian luxury and hospitality, where every guest can feel at home.”

ELLE EDUCATION by Mindway

Fête de la Rentrée, ELLE Education by Mindway

TEXT : BY MARIBEL MARTÍNEZ

A unique experience: an evening with some of the most prominent figures in interior design, including the world-famous designer Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada.

Last September, ELLE Education by Mindway launched its new academic year with the Fête de la Rentrée, held at a unique venue and hosted by Francisco López Navarrete, the CEO of Mindway. It was a memorable evening, full of inspiration and networking opportunities, which brought together influential figures from the world of interior design and decoration. The perfect opportunity to strengthen the creative community.

Mindway (@mindwayedu) is an international school of design and innovation for creative minds. It gave rise to ELLE Education (@ elle.education) in academic collaboration with Camilo José Cela University. With an educational approach focused on the present

and future of the creative industries, the institution offers highly specialised programmes designed to train the next generation of leaders in fashion, design, communication and management. It offers certificates, diplomas, master’s and bachelor’s degrees, as well as an MBA tailored to the needs of today’s world.

A global community connected to the industry

With students from over 50 countries, a teaching team of active professionals, collaborations with global brands, and an expanding alumni network, ELLE Education by Mindway provides a creative and unique learning environment that is closely linked to the industry.

Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada: guest of honour

The event was attended by the renowned international fashion designer and Chair of Fashion Marketing Programmes at ELLE Education by Mindway in the Fashion programmes, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada.

“Mindway is the international school of design and innovation for creative minds. From it was born ELLE Education in academic collaboration with Camilo José Cela University. ‹‹

With over four decades of experience, Ágatha is much more than a designer; she is a creator of universes. Her bold, colourful and always authentic vision has transcended catwalks and collections, establishing her as a cultural icon who has managed to break the mould and pave the way for new approaches to design. Exceptional collaborators for an enchanting event where creativity was given free rein, resulting in a magical night full of enriching experiences.

Bodegas Bornos provided us with a personalised wine tasting experience. The company comprises seven wineries and a distillery, and currently distributes its products in more than twenty-five countries. BORNOS Vinos & Licores marks the beginning of a new era in the world of wine, where passion translates into innovation and authenticity.

Restaurante Abya is a paradise of Mexican cuisine, located in the opulent Palacio de Saldaña in Madrid’s Salamanca district. Under the direction of chef Aurelio Morales, we enjoyed a tasting of an array of exclusive tequilas from Hemisphere Spirits, Montemplo, Prófugo, Penca Luz and Penca del Alma.

Quesería La Antigua in Fuentesaúco presented its cheese board, offering guests a unique experience of enjoying cheese with creative and unusual decorations. Specialising in the production of cheese from raw sheep’s milk, Quesería La Antigua uses traditional methods to create its cheeses, paying the same level of care and attention as in years gone by. It is a renowned company and a member of the Spanish Luxury Association, Luxury Spain

The terrace experience featured a delicious barbecue courtesy of Junk Smash Burger, which was named Spain’s best burger in 2022 and the best delivery burger in 2024. It was also awarded the Repsol Solete for fast food in both 2023 and 2024. Enrique Tomás, whose brand is committed to quality and excellence, was also present at this memorable event. He treated us to an exclusive ham-cutting demonstration. This entrepreneur started out in 1987 by opening his own establishments, which then expanded throughout the province of Barcelona. Today, his company is the world’s largest chain of ham shops.

Basque chef Asier Bejarano surprised guests with a tasting menu specially prepared for the occasion. Quooker taps are revolutionising the kitchen thanks to their innovative system that provides instant hot water.

The sweet finale came courtesy of Estela Hojaldre’s puff pastries.

Puff pastry virtuoso Estela Gutiérrez surprised everyone with a selection of delicious treats that rounded off a wonderful evening. Recommended by José Carlos Capel, this artisan bakery in Madrid’s Barrio de las Letras neighbourhood is a veritable temple for lovers of sweet treats.

Dos Rombos also surprised us with their innovative range of ice creams, which reinvent classic cocktails and traditional flavour combinations. Examples include Cuplé (Madagascar vanilla with Laphroaig 10 whisky and caramelised walnut), Carrá (Piedmont hazelnut, Frangelico and Belvedere vodka), and Irish Coffee (coffee, Teeling Irish whiskey and spiced Guinness reduction). A novel experience that you won’t want to miss!

“At the event, we were joined by international designer Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Chair of Fashion Marketing Programs at ELLE Education by Mindway”

“En el evento contamos con la asistencia de la diseñadora internacional Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Chair of Fashion Marketing Programas en ELLE

Education by Mindway en los programas de Moda.”

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Fête de la Rentrée, ELLE Education by Mindway

Una experiencia única, una velada con referentes del interiorismo, con la presencia de la diseñadora internacional Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada. El pasado mes de septiembre se dio inicio al nuevo curso de ELLE Education by Mindway con la Fête de la Rentrée en un espacio único, con Francisco López Navarrete, CEO de Mindway, como anfitrión. Una velada inolvidable llena de inspiración, diseño y networking, en la que se dieron cita grandes nombres del mundo del interiorismo y la decoración. La oportunidad perfecta para fortalecer la comunidad creativa. Mindway (@mindwayedu) es la escuela internacional de diseño e innovación para las mentes creativas. De ella nace ELLE Education (@ elle.education), en colaboración académica con la Universidad Camilo José Cela. Con una propuesta educativa centrada en el presente y futuro de las industrias creativas, la institución ofrece programas de alta especialización para formar a la nueva generación de líderes en moda, diseño, comunicación y gestión. Ofrece certificados, diplomas, másteres, grados y un MBA adaptados a las necesidades del mundo actual. Una comunidad internacional conectada con la industria

Estudiantes de más de 50 países, un equipo docente compuesto por profesionales en activo, colaboraciones con marcas globales y una red de Alumni en crecimiento hacen de ELLE Education by Mindway un entorno formativo único, creativo y profundamente conectado con el sector.

Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, una invitada de excepción

En el evento contamos con la asistencia de la diseñadora internacional, Ágatha Ruiz de la Prada, Chair of Fashion Marketing Programas en ELLE Education by Mindway en los programas de Moda. Más de cuatro décadas de trayectoria avalan a Ágatha, convirtiéndola en mucho más que una diseñadora: es una creadora de universos. Su visión audaz, cromática y siempre auténtica ha trascendido en pasarelas y colecciones, consolidándose como un referente cultural que ha sabido romper moldes y abrir camino a nuevas formas de entender el diseño.

Colaboradores de excepción para una velada de ensueño, donde la creatividad dio rienda suelta a una noche mágica llena de experiencias enriquecedoras.

Las Bodegas Bornos nos ofrecieron una degustación de vinos, contando con la atención más personalizada. Se trata de una empresa formada por siete bodegas y una destilería que cuentan hoy en día con una distribución en más de veinticinco países. BORNOS Vinos & Licores es el punto de encuentro de una nueva era en el mundo del vino, donde la pasión se traduce en innovación y autenticidad.

El restaurante Abya, un paraíso de la gastronomía mexicana situado en el fastuoso Palacio de Saldaña en el madrileño barrio de Salamanca. Con Aurelio Morales a los fogones, nos deleitó con una degustación de una amplia gama de tequilas exclusivos de Hemisphere Spirits, Montemplo, Prófugo, Penca Luz y Penca del Alma.

La Quesería La Antigua de Fuentesaúco nos presentó su mesa de quesos, una experiencia única donde se pudo disfrutar del queso con una decoración creativa y diferente. Dedicados a la elaboración de quesos con leche cruda de oveja, en Quesería

La Antigua fabrican todos los quesos de forma artesanal, con el mimo y cuidado de antaño. Se trata de una empresa de reconocido prestigio, miembro de la Asociación Española del Lujo – Luxury Spain

La experiencia en la terraza contó con una deliciosa barbacoa de la mano de Junk Smash Burger, mejor hamburguesa de España en el 2022, mejor hamburguesa de delivery en el 2024 y Solete Repsol fast food 2023 y 2024. Enrique Tomás, quién apuesta con su marca por un compromiso con la calidad y la excelencia, también estuvo presente en esta velada para recordar. Nos ofreció una experiencia exclusiva con un cortador

de jamón. Este empresario inició en 1987 su andadura empresarial con la apertura de establecimientos propios que se expandieron por toda la provincia de Barcelona. Hoy en día, su empresa es la cadena de jamonerías más grande del mundo.

El chef vasco Asier Bejarano también sorprendió a los invitados con un menú degustación elaborado especialmente para esta ocasión. Los grifos de Quooker suponen una revolución en la cocina; se trata de un sistema innovador que proporciona agua caliente instantánea.

El toque dulce corrió a cargo de los hojaldres de Estela Hojaldre. Estela Gutiérrez, una virtuosa del hojaldre, sorprendió a todos con una variada selección de dulces que pusieron el broche de oro a una noche maravillosa.

Recomendación de José Carlos Capel, y con un obrador de pastelería artesanal de Santander, ubicado en el Barrio de las Letras de Madrid, un auténtico templo para los amantes del dulce.

Los helados Dos Rombos también nos sorprendieron con una innovadora propuesta de helados que reinventan los cócteles clásicos y combinados tradicionales, como Cuplé (vainilla de Madagascar con whisky Laphroaig 10 y nuez caramelizada), Carrá (avellana del Piamonte, Frangelico y vodka Belvedere) o café a la irlandesa (café, whisky irlandés Teeling y reducción de Guinness con especias), entre otros. Una experiencia novedosa que sin duda uno no puede perderse.

“Timeless shine: jewelry that lives with you, where moments meet meaning.” kirosjewels.com

JOSE MANUEL ARANDA

PROFESSIONALISM WITH THE SOUL OF AN ARCHITECT PROFESIONALIDAD CON ALMA DE ARQUITECTO

Jose Manuel Aranda studied architecture at the School of Architecture of the University of Seville, and since 1985, he has primarily carried out his professional work in Marbella and on the Costa del Sol.

He has run his own studio for 40 years and carried out a wide range of tasks in the field of architecture.

• Projects for all types of housing, as well as hotels and commercial buildings, particularly high-end properties.

• Providing economic studies for the most prominent real estate agencies on the Costa del Sol and their investors.

• CEO of investment funds. His work involves purchasing land or buildings for refurbishment, conducting market research, creating project plans, overseeing construction and interior design, and managing all stages of the architectural process, including licensing, notary services and registration.

His work covers everything from preliminary studies to completion; including legal, urban planning and financial advice. With over 30 years’ experience coordinating the various trades involved in the construction process, he offers his expertise as a subcontractor coordinator to help clients achieve competitive prices and greater legal security for their investments. Complementary services include managing building permits and declarations of first occupation or new construction; horizontal divisions; registration at the land registry; applying for connection permits and supply companies contracts.

“In all the projects I’ve worked on, I‘ve realised that an architect’s role

is to be creative without imposing their personal criteria. This involves studying the promoter’s psychology and needs, and guiding them to achieve their goals by contributing my experience and creativity to optimise their ideas.

To achieve this, I believe it’s essential to combine a professional attitude with a friendly approach in personal interactions, given that this is a provision of services that is founded on mutual trust.

I cannot envisage carrying out architectural management work without an in-depth understanding of the developer’s or client’s objectives. This knowledge is crucial in order to provide them with informed advice on the design, the choice of materials and the interior decoration of the project.

As an architect, I believe that my professional work should encompass every stage of an architectural project.

As with any profession, I believe that creativity should not only extend to the originality of the project itself, but also to the advice provided and the relationships established with everyone involved.

In short, creativity is about bringing out the best in people and providing value that goes beyond economic considerations.

My approach to advising on real estate investments and bringing them to fruition through the design and construction of assets is inspired by and grounded in four fundamental pillars. Without these pillars, the interactions that take place during the investment or construction process would be ineffective or impossible, and the atmosphere of enthusiasm and serenity required to achieve the highest possible standard of work would be unattainable.

PROFESSIONALISM

• A meticulous and agile study of the urban and legal conditions of real estate assets and their infinite possibilities.

• A thorough understanding of the needs and ambitions of everyone involved in the investment process, from investors to final buyers or tenants.

• Selecting the optimal design options for the assets to be developed.

• A thorough study and selection of the most profitable alternatives, based on the investor’s objectives.

From the moment we commit to intervening, it is crucial that the preliminary studies are carried out quickly and professionally in order to make sound decisions and find the best investment and final product opportunities.

HONESTY, INTEGRITY

Mutual trust between the participants in this process must be based not only on doing a good job, but also on THE CLIENT understanding that our team will act with honesty and integrity in every task entrusted to us.

AVAILABILITY

In today’s climate, it’s clear that competitiveness and innovation are essential for the success of any investment or architectural project.

Our team knows that our availability is what sets us apart in this sector, where appearances and marketing can sometimes mask superficiality or inefficiency.

CREATIVITY

Creativity is the result of a job well done. We understand that professional expertise, mutual trust, achieving the objectives of the investment or project entrusted to us, and the availability of our team are all KEY to achieving our core objective.

However, we mustn’t forget that almost everything has already been invented. It is through creativity that we can bring out the best in each of our members, collaborators, and everyone who has placed their trust in us.

Happiness is not just about achieving a goal by any means necessary. It’s most fulfilling when we use these means to enhance our professionalism, integrity and accessibility. This is the greatest form of creativity to which we can aspire.”

“In today’s climate, it’s clear that competitiveness and innovation are essential for the success of any investment or architectural project.”

Jose Manuel Aranda es arquitecto por la Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de la Universidad de Sevilla, y desde 1985, ha desarrollado su labor profesional fundamentalmente en la ciudad de Marbella y en la Costa del Sol.

Con estudio propio desde hace 40 años, ha desarrollado muy diversos cometidos dentro del ámbito de la arquitectura:

• Realización de proyectos de viviendas de todo tipo, hoteles y edificios comerciales, sobre todo de alto standing.

• Asesoramiento a las inmobiliarias más representativas de la Costa del Sol en el estudio económico de sus inversores.

• CEO de fondos de inversión. Su labor consiste en la compra de terrenos o edificios para reformar, la realización de estudios de mercado, la redacción de proyectos, la construcción de los mismos, el diseño de interiores y la gestión en todas las fases del proceso arquitectónico, incluidas las gestiones de licencias, notaría, registro, etc.

Su labor abarca desde el inicio de los estudios previos hasta la finalización de la obra, incluyendo el asesoramiento legal, urbanístico y económico.

Lleva más de 30 años coordinando los diferentes oficios que intervienen en el proceso constructivo y ofrece su amplia experiencia en la ejecución de obras como coordinador de subcontratistas, con el fin de conseguir un precio más competitivo y mayor seguridad jurídica para la inversión del cliente.

La gestión de licencias de obra, de primera ocupación, de declaración de obra nueva, de división horizontal, el alta en el catastro y la solicitud de permisos de acometidas, así como los contratos con las compañías suministradoras, son algunas de las labores que complementan su servicio.

“En todos los proyectos que he realizado, he entendido que el servicio del arquitecto debe ser creativo, sin imponer los criterios personales, estudiando la psicología del promotor y sus necesidades, dirigiéndole en la consecución de sus fines para mejorar al máximo sus ideas con la aportación de mi experiencia y creatividad.

Para ello, considero imprescindible combinar la profesionalidad y la amistad en el trato personal, ya que se trata de una prestación de servicios basada en la confianza mutua.

No concibo la labor de dirección del arquitecto sin el conocimiento exhaustivo de todos los objetivos del promotor o cliente, con el fin de asesorarle en el diseño, la elección de materiales y el desarrollo de la decoración interior del proyecto. Considero que mi labor profesional como arquitecto debe abarcar todos los procesos derivados de la finalidad de la ejecución de una obra arquitectónica.

Por ello, creo que la creatividad no debe limitarse solo a la originalidad del proyecto material, sino que debe abarcar, como en cualquier profesión, el asesoramiento y la relación con todos los que intervienen en el equipo. En definitiva, creatividad para sacar lo mejor de las personas, dando más de lo que corresponde a la remuneración económica.

Mi espíritu en la labor de asesoramiento en inversiones inmobiliarias y su realización definitiva en el proyecto y construcción de los activos, se inspira y apoya en cuatro pilares fundamentales. Sin ellos, todas las interacciones que se producen durante el proceso de la inversión o de realización de una obra y su finalización serían ineficaces o imposibles, o harían irrespirable el ambiente de ilusión y serenidad necesario para alcanzar el objetivo más alto de nuestro trabajo.

“Considero imprescindible combinar la profesionalidad y la amistad en el trato personal, ya que se trata de una prestación de servicios basada en la confianza mutua.”

PROFESIONALIDAD

• El estudio meticuloso y ágil de las condiciones urbanísticas y jurídicas de los activos inmobiliarios y sus infinitas posibilidades.

• El conocimiento exhaustivo de todas las necesidades y ambiciones de los intervinientes en el proceso de inversión desde el inversor hasta el comprador o inquilino final.

• La elección de las posibilidades más idóneas en el diseño de los activos a desarrollar.

• El estudio exhaustivo y la elección de las mejores alternativas en función de la rentabilidad y el objetivo del inversor. Desde el momento en que asumimos el compromiso de intervenir, la rápida ejecución y profesionalidad de los estudios previos son condiciones necesarias para tomar decisiones acertadas y encaminadas a encontrar las mejores oportunidades de inversión o de obra final.

DISPONIBILIDAD

No cabe duda de que la competitividad y la innovación son palabras clave en el entorno actual para alcanzar los objetivos de cualquier inversión o proyecto arquitectónico. En nuestro equipo tenemos claro que la disponibilidad es el valor competitivo que más nos diferencia en este sector, donde las apariencias y el marketing pueden encubrir la superficialidad y la inoperancia.

HONESTIDAD, INTEGRIDAD

La confianza mutua entre los participantes en este proceso debe basarse no solo en la realización de un trabajo bien hecho, sino también en que EL CLIENTE tenga claro que la honestidad y la integridad de nuestro equipo estarán presentes en cada actuación que se nos encomiende.

CREATIVIDAD

La creatividad es una consecuencia del trabajo bien hecho. Entendemos que el conocimiento profesional, la relación de confianza, la realización de los objetivos de la inversión o del proyecto encomendado y la disponibilidad de nuestro equipo son MUY IMPORTANTES para alcanzar el objetivo fundamental. Sin embargo, no debemos olvidar que casi todo está inventado y es en la creatividad donde debemos ahondar para sacar lo mejor de cada uno de los integrantes, colaboradores y personas que muestran su confianza en nosotros.

La felicidad no solo consiste en alcanzar un objetivo, sin importar los medios utilizados, sino que es más plena cuando, al utilizar esos medios, mejoramos en nuestra profesionalidad, integridad, disponibilidad, etc. Esa es la mayor creatividad a la que aspiramos.”

MINI COOPER

ALWAYS

“Our new MINI Cooper Convertible delivers unmistakable driving fun, unlimited freedom, and big thrills: Always Open. Iconic design combined with modern technology makes this vehicle an unparalleled experience for our customers.”

Torsten Müller-Ötvös, Chief Stefan Richmann, Global Head of MINI:

“The

fully automatic soft-top opens in just 18 seconds, allowing drivers to enjoy the sun and breeze at any moment—whether in the city, on country roads, or the highway.”

The new MINI Cooper Convertible completes the current MINI family with a model packed with unique features. True to its motto “Always Open,” the fully automatic soft-top opens in just 18 seconds, delivering an unparalleled sense of freedom and driving pleasure—whether in the city, on country roads, or the highway. This four-seater convertible blends compact proportions with open-air excitement, offering the quintessential MINI driving experience.

Produced at MINI’s Oxford plant, the new Cooper Convertible combines iconic design with modern technology and connectivity. The roof can be operated either as a sunroof or fully retracted, remaining unique in the premium small-car segment. When folded, the soft-top tucks neatly behind the rear seats or in the trunk, preserving space. An “Always Open” timer on the central OLED display tracks open-air driving time, adding playful convenience.

Three efficient four-cylinder petrol engines deliver MINI’s signature go-kart feeling, available in Cooper, Cooper S, and John Cooper Works (JCW) performance variants. Design highlights include a redesigned octagonal grille, round LED headlights, and expressive exterior finishes. Short overhangs, a long wheelbase, and 620 mm wheels enhance agility, while the vertical LED rear lights and Union Jack roof

option emphasize the car’s British heritage. Inside, the cabin follows MINI’s “charismatic simplicity” philosophy with minimalistic, highquality materials and innovative textile surfaces made from recycled polyester. Key features include a sports steering wheel, central 240 mm OLED touchscreen, and new toggle bar for essential controls. The MINI Operating System 9 enables intuitive touch and voice control, with seven MINI Experience modes to customize the driving atmosphere.

Safety and comfort are elevated with the Driving Assistant Plus, adaptive suspension, and integrated rollover protection. The car features a wind deflector, 160–215 L trunk space, and advanced parking assistance with 3D remote view. Connectivity is seamless via the MINI Connected system, offering smartphone integration, apps, and optional augmented reality navigation.

The new MINI Cooper Convertible embodies openair driving excitement, combining agile performance, modern design, innovative technology, and playful, personalized experiences—capturing the spirit of freedom central to the MINI brand.

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ALBA DE SIMONE

THE SOUL OF MODERN LUXURY

Alba, what inspired the creation of your upcoming book, Money Can’t Buy: The New Frontier of Luxury? What message do you hope to share through it?

This book was born from years of traveling — through the world, through fashion, and through thought, but above all, through people. After years inside the industry, I realized that the most powerful form of luxury is not what we sell, but what we make people feel. ‘Money can’t buy’ experiences are not about excess; they are about access. The book is both a reflection and a declaration. It gives voice to a generation that no longer sees luxury as an object, but as a language of emotion, connection, and cultural relevance.”

“Luxury today is not what we sell — it’s what we make people feel.”

You lead large-scale recruitment for luxury openings. What are the unique challenges in doing this at a global scale?

Each market has its own cultural, operational, and legal nuances—but the core remains the same: people want purpose, recognition, and growth. The challenge is in finding individuals who can deliver excellence consistently, while still expressing authenticity. Global scale requires a flexible strategy— blending strong local insight with a unified vision of service and brand values.

“Luxury is not what we possess, but what we live, believe, and belong to.”

You’ve lived and worked in London, Milan, Paris, and New York — four capitals of culture and style. How have they shaped your vision of luxury and life?

Each city sharpened a different side of my vision. Milan revealed il senso del bello: beauty as craftsmanship, emotion, and storytelling; that instinctive understanding of harmony and detail where design and romance speak the same language. Paris defined luxury as belonging: the origin of the maison culture, where every element, from a silhouette to a gesture, follows a fil rouge of refinement. London expanded my perspective: multicultural, omnichannel, and efficient; a city that merges creativity with precision and keeps an eye on what’s next. New York instilled a CEO mindset: speed, clarity, and execution; how to act fast, think globally, and make complexity feel effortless, even snackable. Together, these cities became my education: emotional yet strategic, timeless yet fast. A balance where culture meets performance. I like to say I was born Italian, trained European, and shaped American.

Which do you see as the main challenges and opportunities shaping today’s luxury environment?

This is a delicate but fertile moment for luxury. We’re navigating sustainability, global volatility, consumer fragmentation, and market saturation, forces that are not threats but catalysts for evolution. Sustainability has become the real measure of credibility. It’s no longer about storytelling or campaigns; it’s about action, transparency, and accountability. Economic uncertainty pushes brands to justify value beyond price — to embody purpose and permanence.

At the same time, we speak to multiple audiences with different codes and expectations. The challenge is to remain coherent while being

deeply personal. And yes, the market is saturated, but that’s what makes meaning the ultimate differentiator.

In your book, you describe a future where personalization, community, and conscience converge. How do you imagine the next era of luxury taking shape?

Exclusivity will evolve from something you have to something you are part of. Personalization will move beyond the object. It’s not about initials on a bag, but about translating a person’s essence into an experience. Technology will make it possible, but emotion will make it meaningful. Luxury will also become more cultural — less about status, more about connection. And conscience will be the new sophistication. Integrity and purpose will define what feels truly aspirational.

The future belongs to brands that can innovate without losing humanity — that move fast, but stay true.

What do you believe are the true outcomes of luxury? What should it ultimately deliver?

Luxury today should be nurtured across three angles of action: from Outside, from Within, and Across. From the outside, it grows through B2B ecosystems: collaboration with hospitality, mobility, finance, and culture that create money-can’t-buy experiences and open new worlds of access. These partnerships aren’t about exposure; they’re about building relevance, trust, and shared value. From within, everything starts with people. Employees are not extensions of the brand; they are the brand. Their tone, their care, their precision define how the maison is perceived. When culture is strong internally, excellence becomes effortless externally. Across, Clienteling remains the bridge that keeps luxury human. It’s not just a CRM system or a transaction flow — it’s a conversation. The space where intuition meets data, where relationships turn into loyalty. Clienteling is what transforms information into emotion, and emotion into business.

The future of luxury will belong to those who master this equation: partnerships that elevate, people who embody, and relationships that endure.

“That’s how luxury grows: quietly, powerfully, and far beyond the product.”

HISPANIDAD MORE THAN A LEGACY

When we speak of Hispanidad, we do not mean a date on the calendar or a relic of the past. We speak of a living community of nations, peoples, and cultures stretching from the Andes to the Guadalquivir, from the Amazonian jungles to the Castilian plains. Hispanidad is the language we share—but it is also much more: The common faith that raised churches and cathedrals. A culture that blended indigenous wisdom with European humanism. A mestizo heritage, born from the meeting of two civilizations.

BY JESÚS A. ROJO

PERU: THE CORNERSTONE OF HISPANIDAD

If one nation embodies the essence of Hispanidad, it is Peru. Here flourished the greatest pre-Columbian civilizations, and here Spain encountered a people with deep roots.

From that encounter emerged Hispanic Peru, cradle of saints such as Rose of Lima and Toribio de Mogrovejo, a land of sages, poets, and warriors. The Viceroyalty of Peru became the most powerful and extensive in the world. From Lima radiated power, culture, and faith across the Pacific, encompassing territories that today include Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela, and Panama. This made Peru the administrative and spiritual center of South America.

INTEGRATION OF THE INCA NOBILITY

The Viceroyalty was not only about domination, but also about integration. The Inca nobility was absorbed into the new viceregal order with titles, privileges, and recognition. Some, like Sayri Túpac, reached agreements with the Crown; others, like Pau Inca and Carlos Inca, embraced Christianity and became fully integrated. Thus, the grandeur of Tahuantinsuyo did not vanish—it found new expression within the emerging Hispanidad.

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE

Education was one of the Viceroyalty’s greatest legacies.

The University of Santo Tomás de Aquino in Santo Domingo (1538) was the first in the Americas. In 1551, the National University of San Marcos was founded in Lima—the oldest continuously operating university in the hemisphere—alongside the Royal and Pontifical University of Mexico.

By the end of the colonial period, Spaniards had founded more than 25 universities across the Americas, while the Portuguese had not established a single one in Brazil. Schools for indigenous nobles and for women were also established, alongside the Jesuit-run Colegios Mayores.

THE FIRST

INDIGENOUS GRAMMARS

The evangelizing mission gave rise to the first grammars of indigenous language, decades before England or France codified their own. Works in Nahuatl, Purépecha, and Quechua appeared in the mid-16th century.

The first English grammar would not be printed until 1586; French would not have a systematic grammar until 1635. Here again, Hispanidad was a pioneer.

CITIES, HOSPITALS, AND THE BALMIS EXPEDITION

Spanish urban planning transformed the Americas. Today, UNESCO recognizes 27 Hispanic American cities as World Heritage Sites, and more than 200 cities founded in the 16th and 17th centuries remain vital urban centers. Christian charity also left hospitals, such as the Royal Hospital of San Andrés in Lima. But the pinnacle came with the Balmis Expedition (1803–1806)—the world’s first global vaccination campaign—bringing the smallpox vaccine from Spain to the Americas and Asia, saving millions of lives.

HUMBOLDT AND HISPANIC PROSPERITY

Alexander von Humboldt, the great scientist, traveled through the Americas and left testimony to the prosperity of the Spanish domains: the cultural refinement of Havana, the high wages of Mexican miners, the relatively high proportion of free people in Cuba, and the happiness he observed in towns under Spanish law. His words stand as a powerful counterpoint to the Black Legend.

ROSENDO PORLIER: A FORGOTTEN PIONEER

The Hispanic epic even reached Antarctica. In 1819, Peruvian-born officer Rosendo Porlier, commanding the ship San Telmo, was wrecked near Cape Horn, and his men are believed to have been the first to set foot on the frozen continent—decades before official accounts credited others. To remember Porlier is to restore a piece of historical justice.

A LIVING LEGACY

To speak of Hispanidad in Peru is to speak of ourselves. It is to remember that we are not orphans of history, but heirs to a shared greatness.

Hispanidad built universities, schools, hospitals, and cities; it dignified languages, fostered cultures, spread faith and knowledge, and launched the first global health mission. Even at the edge of the world, in Antarctica, it left its mark.

May the pride of being Hispanic never fade from our hearts.

May we never forget that we belong to an immense family that speaks the same language, prays to the same saints, sings the same songs, and dreams the same dreams.

Long live Peru, long live Spain, and long live eternal Hispanidad!

“If one nation embodies the essence of Hispanidad, it is Peru. Here flourished the greatest

pre-Columbian civilizations,

and here Spain encountered a people with deep roots.”

Cuando hablamos de Hispanidad, no hablamos de una fecha ni de un recuerdo polvoriento. Hablamos de una comunidad viva de naciones, pueblos y culturas que se extiende desde las cumbres de los Andes hasta las orillas del Guadalquivir; desde las selvas amazónicas hasta las llanuras castellanas. Hispanidad es la lengua que compartimos, pero también es mucho más: La fe común que levantó iglesias y catedrales. La cultura que fusionó la sabiduría indígena con el humanismo europeo. La sangre mestiza, síntesis de lo mejor de dos mundos.

PERÚ: PIEDRA ANGULAR DE LA HISPANIDAD

Si hay una nación que representa el corazón de la Hispanidad, esa es el Perú. Aquí se levantaron las más altas civilizaciones precolombinas y aquí España encontró un pueblo con raíces profundas. De ese encuentro nació el Perú hispano, cuna de santos como Rosa de Lima o Toribio de Mogrovejo, tierra de sabios, poetas y guerreros. El Virreinato del Perú fue el más poderoso y extenso del mundo. Desde Lima se irradiaba poder, cultura y fe a todo el Pacífico. En su máxima extensión abarcaba territorios que hoy son Perú, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Colombia, Venezuela y Panamá. Perú, centro neurálgico, con Lima como capital. Bolivia (Alto Perú), con la riqueza inmensa de Potosí. Ecuador y Colombia, integradas hasta la creación del Virreinato de Nueva Granada. Chile, bajo la Real Audiencia. Argentina, Paraguay y Uruguay, hasta el Virreinato del Río de la Plata (1776). Panamá y Venezuela, hasta 1739. Esto demuestra que el Perú fue el eje administrativo y espiritual de toda Sudamérica.

MANTENIMIENTO E INTEGRACIÓN DE LA NOBLEZA INCA

El Virreinato no fue solo dominación, también fue integración. La nobleza inca se incorporó en la nueva estructura virreinal con títulos, privilegios y reconocimientos. Se otorgaron títulos de hidalgos de Castilla a los incas cristianizados. En el Cuzco se creó el Alferazgo Real, que reunía a las panacas y elegía al alférez real, quien portaba la mascapaicha y presidía actos públicos. Líderes como Sayri Túpac pactaron con la Corona, recibiendo tierras y honores. Otros, como Pau Inca y Carlos Inca, abrazaron el cristianismo y fueron integrados plenamente. Así, la grandeza del Tahuantinsuyo no desapareció: encontró nuevos cauces dentro de la Hispanidad naciente.

EDUCACIÓN, UNIVERSIDADES Y COLEGIOS

Uno de los mayores legados del virreinato fue la educación.

La Universidad Santo Tomás de Aquino en Santo Domingo (1538) fue la primera de América, y en 1551 se fundó en Lima la Universidad Nacional

Mayor de San Marcos, la más antigua en funcionamiento continuo. Ese mismo año nació la Real y Pontificia Universidad de México. Durante la colonia, los españoles fundaron más de 25 universidades en América, entre ellas: Córdoba (1613, Argentina). San Francisco Xavier (1624, Sucre, Bolivia).Javeriana (1623, Bogotá). San Carlos (1676, Guatemala). La Habana (1728). San Antonio Abad (1692, Cusco). Frente a esto, el dato es claro: los portugueses no fundaron ninguna universidad en Brasil durante la colonia.

También se crearon colegios para caciques, como el de San Pablo en Lima y el de San Francisco de Borja en Cusco, y colegios femeninos en Cusco, Ica, Trujillo y Arequipa. Los Colegios Mayores funcionaban como residencias estudiantiles, destacando el de San Pablo en Lima, dirigido por los jesuitas.

LAS PRIMERAS GRAMÁTICAS

INDÍGENAS

La misión evangelizadora llevó también a escribir las primeras gramáticas de lenguas indígenas, mucho antes que Inglaterra y Francia tuvieran gramáticas de sus propios idiomas. Arte de la lengua mexicana (náhuatl), de fray Andrés de Olmos (1547). Arte de la lengua de Michoacán (purépecha), de Maturino Gilberti (1558). Gramática de la lengua general de los indios de los reinos del Perú (quechua), de Domingo de Santo Tomás (1560).

La primera gramática del inglés se imprimió en 1586, ¡casi 40 años después de la de Olmos! Y la del francés no se sistematizó hasta la fundación de la Académie Française en 1635. La Hispanidad, por tanto, fue pionera en dignificar y codificar las lenguas indígenas.

CIUDADES PATRIMONIO DE LA HUMANIDAD

El urbanismo español transformó América. Hoy, la UNESCO reconoce 27 ciudades hispanoamericanas como Patrimonio de la Humanidad: Ciudad de México, Oaxaca, Puebla, Morelia, Querétaro, San Miguel de Allende, Campeche, Tlacotalpan, Santo Domingo, La Habana, Cartagena, Quito, Cusco, Lima, Arequipa, Sucre, Potosí, Antigua Guatemala, Granada, León Viejo, Colonia del Sacramento, Córdoba, entre otras. En total, los españoles fundaron más de 200 ciudades en América en los siglos XVI y XVII, muchas de las cuales son hoy capitales modernas.

HOSPITALES Y LA EXPEDICIÓN BALMIS

La caridad cristiana levantó hospitales como el Real de San Andrés en Lima. Pero la cumbre de la medicina hispana

llegó con la Real Expedición Filantrópica de la Vacuna (1803–1806), dirigida por Francisco Javier de Balmis. Fue la primera campaña de vacunación global de la historia, que llevó la vacuna contra la viruela desde España a América y Asia. Para mantenerla viva en el viaje, se usó a 22 niños huérfanos, inoculando la vacuna de brazo en brazo. Recorrieron Canarias, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, México, Filipinas, Macao Cantón, salvando millones de vidas. Esta fue la primera gran misión humanitaria internacional de salud pública.

HUMBOLDT Y LA PROSPERIDAD HISPANA

El gran científico Alexander von Humboldt viajó por América y dejó un testimonio revelador: En su Ensayo político sobre la Isla de Cuba (1826) destacó la prosperidad de la isla bajo España, la apertura comercial y la cultura refinada de La Habana. En 1810 observó que en Cuba el 64% de la población era libre, frente al 19% en colonias británicas. Subrayó que la legislación española favorecía la manumisión y que la sociedad habanera era una de las más cultas de América. En México afirmó: “Los mineros de la Nueva España son los mejor pagados del mundo”, ganando hasta siete veces más que en Alemania. En una carta desde Cumaná llegó a escribir: “No veo pueblos más felices que los gobernados por España”.

UN TESTIMONIO INCONTESTABLE CONTRA LA LEYENDA NEGRA.

Rosendo Porlier: el hispano que llegó primero a la Antártida

La gesta hispana llegó hasta los confines de la Tierra. En 1819, el marino limeño Rosendo Porlier, al mando del navío San Telmo, naufragó en el Cabo de Hornos y su tripulación desembarcó en tierras desconocidas: la Antártida.

Sin saberlo, Porlier y sus hombres fueron los primeros en pisar ese continente. Sin embargo, la historia oficial silenció este hecho, atribuyéndolo después a británicos y noruegos.

Recordar a Rosendo Porlier es un acto de justicia histórica: España también fue pionera en la última frontera del planeta.

MADRID IN AUTUMN

EUROPE’S CULTURAL SHOWCASE

THOMPSON MADRID & VILLA DE LA REINA: ART AND FASHION HOTELS ON THE STREET THAT NEVER SLEEPS

BY AMPARO DE LA GAMA

“At the heart of this splendor lies Gran Vía, the city’s grand stage, where the essence of Madrid’s artistry and majesty converge”

Spain’s capital acquires a singular charm in autumn, inviting visitors to wander through its historic streets and savor its rich cultural life and vibrant entertainment scene. At the heart of this splendor lies Gran Vía, the city’s grand stage, where the essence of Madrid’s artistry and majesty converge. Here, the finest theaters, galleries, restaurants, and hotels stand as temples of culture as well as havens of hospitality. Among them, Villa de la Reina—beloved by filmmaker Isabel Coixet, who drew inspiration here for her celebrated film

The Bookshop—and Thompson Madrid, Hyatt’s five-star jewel, where art is interwoven into every corner, from the lobby to the guestroom corridors. Works by artists such as Andrea Torres, Marta Bermejo, Pils Ferrer, Mercedes Garrido, and Miguel Vallinas accompany each stay, transforming hospitality into a cultural immersion. Guests are also invited to experience Madrid’s theatrical premieres, including Cabaret, the groundbreaking immersive production by Letsgo, with music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb—a bold cultural bet that elevates the city’s artistic heritage.

THOMPSON MADRID: THE NOBILITY OF ART

Art, fashion, luxury, and city life—these are the elements that define Thompson Madrid, a five-star hotel that has swiftly become a cultural institution. Beyond the expected comforts of a luxury property, it offers privileged access to curated experiences across the city: private viewings, art exhibitions, and concerts. With its motto “With Culture at Its Heart”, Thompson Madrid is more than a hotel; it is a cultural meeting

point, a home where heritage meets progress and creative revolution. Its interiors themselves form a cultural temple, as seen in Madriz Vol. 2, an exhibition gathering a vibrant array of artists and designers who capture Madrid’s current creative pulse through fashion, painting, and photography. Like its legendary counterpart in New York’s SoHo, Thompson Madrid embodies the spirit of cultural renewal, embracing emerging talent while offering a platform for established voices. Its collection spans fashion designers, painters, illustrators, and photographers, all of whom reinterpret Madrid through a deeply personal yet urban and emotional lens. Inside, art unfolds as an open gallery: from the floral landscapes of Marina Benito to the organic abstraction of Sandra Sainz, every piece tells a story, transforming the hotel into a living museum.

A SKY-HIGH GALLERY

Perhaps the hotel’s most striking masterpiece is its rooftop, a sanctuary in the sky with sweeping 360º views of Madrid’s historic center and the iconic Puerta del Sol. This autumn terrace is not just a viewpoint—it is a cultural salon in the clouds, where one may savor a book while indulging in cocktails inspired by Madrid itself. La Violetera, a sophisticated reinterpretation of the Bramble using violet liqueur in homage to the city’s traditional sweets, and El Madroño, a daring blend of rum, madroño liqueur, lemongrass cordial, ginger beer, and bay essence, embody the flavors of the capital.

“Just steps away lies Cabaret, this season’s most anticipated musical, adapted from Christopher Isherwood’s Goodbye to Berlin, a production set to redefine the autumn cultural landscape of Madrid”

Already a social landmark for Madrid’s stylish crowd, the rooftop reflects Thompson Madrid’s philosophy, as General Manager Carlos Erburu Zazpe notes: “We are delighted to welcome our guests and invite them to immerse themselves in the city’s culture. Inspired by the nearby ‘kilometer zero’ of Puerta del Sol, from which all distances in Spain are measured, we believe every journey begins in Madrid—and for our guests, every experience begins at Thompson Madrid.” The property houses 174 rooms, including 23 suites, spread across eight stories, and anchors its cultural vision in its Culture Shifters program, guided by a distinguished panel of curators.

VILLA DE LA REINA: ISABEL COIXET’S FAVORITE REFUGE

In the very heart of Gran Vía lies H10 Villa de la Reina, a boutique hotel nestled within an early 20th-century building meticulously restored to blend French-inspired classicism with contemporary sophistication. Its elegant rooms—some with balconies and terraces overlooking the avenue—offer a refined retreat after a day of exploration.

The soul of the hotel this autumn is its lobby bar, La Villa, where Isabel Coixet herself often lingers, lost among the volumes of its splendid library. It was here she found inspiration for The Bookshop. Warmly decorated with a library, a chic bar, and a refined fireplace, it is a space of intimacy and style amidst the city’s bustle. Guests can enjoy signature cocktails, light dishes reimagining Madrid’s gastronomy—think squid with roasted garlic aioli, Sierra de Guadarrama entrecôte, or the classic ensaladilla rusa. For a touch of refinement, the Afternoon Tea service offers an array of teas, a bespoke coffee blend, homemade scones, sweet and savory delicacies, and seasonal delights such as pumpkin pie and a Pumpkin Spice Latte—perfect companions to autumn afternoons. Villa de la Reina is not merely accommodation; it is a haven of serenity and style, an oasis at the very epicenter of Madrid’s cultural heartbeat.

A BUILDING WITH A PAST

Even the very building is part of Madrid’s cultural tapestry. Originally designed for a bank and retail on the lower floors, with residences above, its neo-baroque façade reflects the elegant regionalist style of architect Secundino Zuazo. Construction began in 1919 and was completed in 1922. The collapse of Banco Matritense after the 1929 crash gave the property varied uses: it hosted the atelier of renowned dressmaker Margarita Lacoma, as well as financial institutions, until 2001, when it became H10 Villa de la Reina—establishing itself as a cultural and artistic landmark. From here, the city’s artistic pulse is at your doorstep. Just steps away lies Cabaret, this season’s most anticipated musical, adapted from Christopher Isherwood’s Goodbye to Berlin, a production set to redefine the autumn cultural landscape of Madrid.

HACIENDA THE

“t he essence of Andalucia,

WEDDINGS

LA YEDRA

VENUE

becoming your stage for love.”

& EVENTS

la ermita THE VENUE

A SETTING SURROUNDED BY HOLM OAKS, WHERE NATURE BECOMES THE WITNESS TO THE “I DO”

let us celebrate under the southern sun. hacienda la yedra

THE VENUE OF YOUR DREAMS.

DRA. PALOMA GIL DEL ALAMO

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ow Do You Imagine Your Future?

How do you picture the years ahead? Perhaps traveling, enjoying your favorite hobbies, surrounded by family, or starting new projects. We all dream of countless possibilities, yet we rarely imagine ourselves ill, limited, or aging prematurely. Still, that scenario is also part of life—and it depends more on our lifestyle than we tend to believe.

Science has shown us that the way we live directly shapes our physical, mental, and emotional future. It’s not just about preventing disease, but about living many years with quality of life, independence, and well-being.

The good news is that this doesn’t rely solely on genetics or expensive treatments. While more and more people invest in surgeries, supplements, cosmetics, or anti-aging technologies, the true investment lies in our daily habits: what we eat, how we move, how we sleep, what we learn, and the way we connect with others.

We know that sedentary lifestyles, chronic stress, poor sleep, and diets high in ultra-processed foods are behind many of today’s most common health issues: diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, cognitive decline, and even certain types of cancer. But we also know that prevention is possible—and that we can delay or even improve

many of these conditions through simple, accessible, and sustainable actions. Walking more each day, prioritizing strength training, paying attention to our intake of protein and vegetables, disconnecting from screens before bedtime, learning new skills, embracing challenges, reading more, or spending time with people who care for us—all these choices truly make a difference.

Every decision matters. Because while we cannot stop time, we can choose how we arrive at it. That is real power. More muscle, more memory, better hormonal balance, greater metabolic health. More life

We invest in houses, cars, and technology to gain comfort and security. But what if we also invested in ourselves? In caring for the body that carries us, the heart that keeps us alive, and the brain that guides us.

Longevity should not be measured only in years, but in how we live them. So today, if someone asked me what I want to be when I grow old, I would answer without hesitation: I want to be a person with health, independence, energy, and the joy of continuous learning

And that begins today—with every small gesture. Because the best way to care for our future is by taking care of our present.

“Science has shown us that the way we live directly shapes our physical, mental, and emotional future. It’s not just about preventing disease, but about living many years with quality of life, independence, and well-being.”

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ómo imaginas tu futuro?

¿Cómo imaginas tu futuro? Tal vez viajando, disfrutando de tus aficiones, rodeado de tu familia o iniciando nuevos proyectos. Todos podemos soñar con mil escenarios distintos, pero casi nunca nos visualizamos enfermos, limitados o envejecidos antes de tiempo. Sin embargo, esa parte también forma parte de la vida… y depende más de nuestro estilo de vida de lo que solemos pensar.

Hoy sabemos, gracias a la ciencia, que nuestra forma de vivir condiciona directamente cómo será nuestro futuro físico, mental y emocional. No hablamos solo de evitar enfermedades, sino de poder vivir muchos años con calidad de vida, autonomía y bienestar. La buena noticia es que no depende únicamente de la genética ni de tratamientos costosos. Aunque cada vez invertimos más en cirugías, suplementos, cosmética o tecnología antiedad, la verdadera inversión está en nuestros hábitos diarios: lo que comemos, cómo nos movemos, cómo dormimos, lo que aprendemos y cómo nos relacionamos. Sabemos que el sedentarismo, el estrés crónico, la falta de sueño reparador y una alimentación rica en ultraprocesados están detrás de muchas de las enfermedades que más sufrimos: diabetes, obesidad, enfermedades cardiovasculares, deterioro cognitivo o incluso ciertos tipos de cáncer.

Pero también sabemos que es posible prevenir, retrasar o mejorar muchas de estas condiciones con herramientas sencillas, accesibles y sostenibles. Caminar más cada día, priorizar el ejercicio de fuerza, cuidar las cantidades de proteína y de verduras que comemos,

desconectar del móvil antes de dormir, aprender cosas nuevas, enfrentarnos a retos nuevos, leer un poco más o rodearse de personas que nos quieran y nos hagan sentirnos bien, son acciones que marcan la diferencia.

Cada decisión cuenta. Porque, aunque no podamos controlar el paso del tiempo, sí podemos elegir cómo llegamos a él. Y eso es poder.

Más músculo, más memoria, más equilibrio hormonal, más salud metabólica. Más vida

Invertimos en casas, coches o tecnología buscando confort y seguridad. ¿Y si empezamos a invertir también en nosotros mismos? En cuidar el cuerpo que nos lleva, el corazón que nos mueve y el cerebro que nos guía.

La longevidad no debería medirse solo en años, sino en cómo los vivimos. Así que hoy, si alguien me preguntara qué quiero ser de mayor, respondería sin dudar: quiero ser una persona con salud, autonomía, energía y ganas de seguir aprendiendo

Y eso empieza hoy. En cada pequeño gesto. Porque lo mejor que podemos hacer por nuestro futuro… es cuidar el presente.

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“Hoy sabemos, gracias a la ciencia, que nuestra forma de vivir condiciona directamente cómo será nuestro futuro físico, mental y emocional. No hablamos solo de evitar enfermedades, sino de poder vivir muchos años con calidad de vida, autonomía y bienestar.”

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EXCLUSIVE GOURMET

LA FONDA HERITAGE MARBELLA

FINE DINING IN THE HEART OF THE OLD TOWN

ALTA GASTRONOMÍA EN EL CORAZÓN DEL CASCO ANTIGUO

CHEF JORGE GONZÁLEZ CARMONA

THE ESSENCE OF CULINARY LUXURY

LA ESENCIA DEL LUJO CULINARIO

TEXT: MN COMUNICACIÓN

PHOTOS: LA FONDA

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The 18th-century building that houses the hotel and its restaurants has undergone a meticulous restoration, revealing important archaeological treasures—from a small hermitage to a 16th-century shrine chamber adorned with original frescoes. Each of the 20 unique rooms has its own character and charm. Some feature spacious terraces, others traditional balconies overlooking the Plaza del Santo Cristo, and some are perched high above the rooftops of the old town, offering a privileged view of Marbella.

According to the spirit of hospitality that characterises it, La Fonda offers a variety of dining experiences, where the menu is inspired by regional Andalusian and Mediterranean cuisine, reflecting respect and admiration for local and seasonal products. The restaurants share the same essence: fresh, local, organic and exceptionally cooked ingredients, articulated in four different spaces, each with its own identity.

- La Fonda Restaurant, that was  named in 1978 the first restaurant inside of a hotel in Marbella to receive a Michelin Star. Today, it is managed by the great chef Jorge González Carmona, who has a consolidated career at the helm of the Ritz Madrid and Robuchon. There, the essence of culinary luxury can be felt and diners can taste emblematic dishes such as the sea bass supreme in green sauce with squid and courgette tagliatelle or the carabinero carpaccio with its coral oil and sesame tuile.

- Los Patios, a spectacular interior courtyard steeped in history, ideal for outdoor dining with the charm of the old town. In the mornings, it becomes a charming place for breakfast; in the afternoon, for enjoying a classic cup of tea; and in the evening, for a wonderful dinner with live music.

- La Ermita, a magical space that was part of the 16th century chapel of San Sebastián. This venue is ideal for small and private events.

- La Bodega de La Fonda, offers an inmersion in Spanish culinary tradition, offering an authentic experience with tapas and homemade dishes: from the classic Spanish tortilla, melty croquettes, to meatballs in their sauce, each dish is a labor of love and passion for home-style cooking.

La Fonda enhances its offering with an elegant Sky Bar, an exclusive space boasting spectacular views over the old town and the sea. The perfect spot to enjoy expertly crafted signature cocktails alongside a fresh and light menu. www.lafondaheritage.com

“According to the spirit of hospitality that characterises it, La Fonda offers a variety of dining experiences”

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El edificio del siglo XVIII que alberga el hotel y sus restaurantes ha sido sometido a una completa restauración que ha sacado a la luz importantes hallazgos arqueológicos, desde una ermita hasta un camerín del siglo XVI decorada con frescos originales. Cada una de las 20 habitaciones únicas posee su propio carácter y encanto. Algunas cuentan con amplias terrazas, otras con balcones tradicionales que dan a la Plaza del Santo Cristo, y algunas se encuentran en lo alto de los tejados del casco antiguo, ofreciendo una perspectiva privilegiada de Marbella.  Fiel a su espíritu de hospitalidad, La Fonda ofrece una variada experiencia gastronómica, con una propuesta inspirada en la cocina andaluza y mediterránea, que refleja el respeto y la admiración por el producto local y de temporada. Los restaurantes comparten la misma esencia: ingredientes frescos, locales, ecológicos y elaborados con excelencia, presentados en cuatro espacios distintos, cada uno con identidad propia.

- Restaurante La Fonda, que en 1978 fue reconocido como el primer restaurante dentro de un hotel en Marbella en recibir una Estrella Michelin. Hoy está dirigido por el prestigioso chef Jorge González Carmona, con una consolidada trayectoria al frente del Ritz de Madrid y Robuchon. Allí se respira la esencia del lujo culinario y los comensales pueden degustar platos emblemáticos como el supremo de lubina en salsa verde con calamar y tallarines de calabacín, o el carpaccio de carabinero con su aceite de coral y teja de sésamo.

- Los Patios, un espectacular patio interior cargado de historia, ideal para disfrutar de una comida al aire libre con el encanto del casco antiguo. Por las mañanas, se convierte en un espacio encantador para el desayuno, por la tarde, para disfrutar de un clásico té y ya por la noche, de una maravillosa cena con música en vivo

- La Ermita, un espacio mágico que formaba parte de la capilla de San Sebastián del siglo XVI. Este lugar es perfecto para eventos privados y de pequeño formato.

- La Bodega de La Fonda, que ofrece una inmersión en la tradición culinaria española con tapas y platos caseros. Desde la clásica tortilla española, croquetas melosas, hasta albóndigas en su salsa, cada propuesta es una auténtica declaración de amor y pasión por la cocina hogareña.

La Fonda completa su oferta con un elegante Sky Bar, un espacio exclusivo con espectaculares vistas al casco antiguo y al mar. Un lugar perfecto para saborear signature cocktails cuidadosamente elaborados y una propuesta gastronómica fresca y ligera.

www.lafondaheritage.com

“Restaurante La Fonda, que en 1978 fue reconocido como el primer restaurante dentro de un hotel en Marbella en recibir una Estrella Michelin”

Gourmet Experience by Esther Gómez

BAZLAMA BRINGS THE MOST ‘CHIC’ TURKISH BREAKFAST TO THE COSTA DEL SOL Bazlama, located in the El Paraíso area of Estepona, introduces the Costa del Sol to the most ‘chic’ Turkish breakfast, rooted in family recipes passed down through generations. The breakfast features, among other delicacies, Turkish tea and coffee, traditional breads, cheeses, jams, and hot dishes. The restaurant’s owners also marked the founding day of the Republic of Turkey—October 29, 1923—in a special way. Locals and visitors were invited to join the celebration and enjoy live Turkish music and dance performances.

GOLF AND GASTRONOMY UNITE AT THE FIRST ‘GASTRO JUNIOR GOLF DAY’

The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa hosted the inaugural ‘Gastro Junior Golf Day,’ an innovative event merging two of the Costa del Sol’s greatest assets: gastronomy and golf. The gathering brought together six Michelinstarred chefs from Málaga—José Carlos García, David Olivas (Back), Mario Cachinero, Diego Gallegos (Sollo), Dani Carnero, and Benito Gómez—alongside six rising golf talents from the region—Manuela Araujo Guerrero, Máxime Vervaet, Thomas Vervaet, Kianni Guerrero Mena, Valeria Rodríguez, and José Luis Castilla Ruiz. The day was designed to share, learn, and enjoy both disciplines, and was attended by José Antonio Mena, mayor of Benahavís, and Manuel Cardeña, president of the Costa del Sol Municipal Association.

WORLD HOSPITALITY DAY: MARBELLA CLUB’S WINE DIRECTOR HONORED

The Integrated Training Center for Leisure Industries in Mijas (CIOMijas) hosted the World Hospitality Day celebrations, awarding Marbella Club’s wine director Ángel González and Salvador Gallardo, owner of El Torreón and El Capricho, for their outstanding careers in hospitality. The event also included a roundtable discussion with industry leaders such as Javier Frutos, president of the Málaga Hoteliers Association (MAHOS), and Merry Antoja, general manager of Kimpton Los Monteros Hotel, analyzing the past, present, and future of hospitality—a sector that today accounts for 70% of the employment generated by tourism on the Costa del Sol, and, as Mijas mayor Ana Mata emphasized, is “the engine” of the region’s tourism.

A CULINARY DUO: PICADOR

AND CHAROLAIS CELEBRATE THEIR PASSION FOR

FINE INGREDIENTS

Picador, part of the La Zambra hotel complex, hosted its first ‘Four Hands’ event alongside the renowned Basque-Andalusian restaurant Charolais. A celebration of flavor, technique, and camaraderie, the chefs from both establishments offered their personal interpretations of Basque-Andalusian tradition, blending southern recipes with northern culinary touches in a dialogue that honors creativity and showcases the finest ingredients.

THE ESSENCE OF THE FRENCH RIVIERA ARRIVES AT PUENTE ROMANO WITH ‘LA PETITE MAISON’

The iconic Nice-based restaurant La Petite Maison, a true symbol of Mediterranean cuisine, is set to bring a slice of the French Riviera to the Costa del Sol, opening its doors in 2026 following a partnership with Puente Romano. Developed by Nicole Rubi and her daughter Anne-Laure, the concept focuses on fresh market ingredients, elegantly reimagined Mediterranean recipes, and a warm, lively service. La Petite Maison is, above all, a celebration of Mediterranean joie de vivre.

MARBELLA’S MICHELIN STARS SHINE AT PRESTIGIOUS FRENCH GUIDE GALA

Málaga was the chosen city in 2025 to host the Michelin Guide gala, where the chefs and restaurants featured in the next edition are unveiled. Michelinstarred Marbella chefs Mario Cachinero (Skina, 2*), Mauricio Giovannini (Messina, 1*), David Oliva (Back, 1*), and Manuel de Bedoya (Nintai, 1*), together with Málaga talents Emiliano Schobert (Blossom, 1*), Dani Carnero (Kaleja, 1*), Diego Gallegos (Sollo, 1*), José Carlos García (José Carlos García Restaurante, 1*), and Benito Gómez (Bardal, 2*), presented an 18-course menu, featuring two dishes from each chef, paired with exquisite local wines, including the sweet muscatel of Alejandría from Axarquía.

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THROUGH REHABILITATION INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

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OUR APPROACH

The health restoration system, developed by Eugeny Blum, MD, PhD, is grounded in the fundamental principles of medicine:

1. Body symmetry is the foundation for the optimal function of all organs and systems.

2. Healthy connective tissue is essential for efficient metabolism.

3. Correct movement is the key to restoring energy and vital resources.

WHAT MAKES IT UNIQUE?

The human body is one interconnected system. When movement is

restricted in one area, the entire system suffers — pain, fatigue, swelling, and slowed metabolism soon follow.

Key underlying causes include:

• Asymmetry, deformities, adhesions, and chronic muscle tension

• Dysfunction of the body’s natural “pumps and drainage systems” (deep muscle layers)

• Structural and functional disorders of the connective tissue matrix

•Lymphatic stagnation, weakening the body’s detoxification and immune defenses.

•Sluggish metabolism and impaired cell renewal.

CONDITIONS WE ADDRESS

• Back pain, joint pain, restricted mobility

• Spinal, joint, and ligament injuries

• Post-surgical rehabilitation (joints and spine)

• Comprehensive athletic recovery programs

• Recovery from physical and emotional burnout

• Post-stroke rehabilitation

• Pediatric rehabilitation (developmental delays, posture disorders, scoliosis)

• Age-related decline and frailty

• Detection of weak links in health and reduction of risk factors

WHO BENEFITS FROM OUR SYSTEM?

• People with sedentary lifestyles or limited mobility

• Patients recovering from surgery, injuries, or joint replacement

• Individuals with chronic pain, muscle spasms, or movement stiffness

• Those experiencing low energy, poor sleep, stress, or burnout

• Professional and amateur athletes seeking faster recovery and injury prevention

• Older adults needing safe, adequate physical activity without overload

• Children with scoliosis, posture disorders, or delayed motor development

• Anyone looking to restore vitality, prolong youth, and improve quality of life

WHAT RESULTS CAN YOU EXPECT?

• Restoration of body symmetry, balance, and posture

• Relief from arthritis, back pain, and stiffness

• Improved function of the heart, lungs, and digestive system

• Stronger musculoskeletal system and joint protection

• Reduction of swelling and improved lymphatic drainage

• Higher energy levels, better sleep, and enhanced well-being

CONCLUSION

Doctor Blum’s Center offers a scientifically proven, holistic rehabilitation system that goes beyond symptom relief and addresses the root causes of dysfunction.

By restoring structural balance, strengthening connective tissue, and re-establishing healthy movement patterns, our method helps patients overcome pain, recover from injuries, combat burnout, and slow age-related decline.

It is a comprehensive, non-invasive solution for restoring energy, mobility, and long-term health. Contacts T.

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GIANNIS TOMAN

EXECUTIVE CHEF AT METT MARBELLA – ESTEPONA

Giannis Toman, born in 1981 in Thessaloniki (Greece), is the Executive Chef at Mett Marbella – Estepona. With over 15 years of culinary experience, he is a passionate chef specializing in Mediterranean cuisine (Greek, Italian, and Spanish), French gastronomy, and fusion cooking. His culinary journey began in an unusual way: at a young age, he was compelled to cook for his younger sister in his native Greece.

What started as a duty soon became his true passion. Giannis discovered his vocation for gastronomy, a path that would eventually lead him to become an exceptional chef. His solid professional training includes experience in prestigious hotels and restaurants across Europe. From 2002 to 2006, he worked as Chef de Partie at Potidea Palace Hotel in Khalkidhiki, Central Macedonia (Greece). Between 2013 and 2016, he continued refining his craft at Travel Charme Hotels & Resorts in Salzburg (Austria), and as Chef de Partie at SANI Resort in Halkidiki (Greece). From 2016 to 2018, he took his talent to Switzerland, joining the culinary teams at the Gstaad Palace and the Tschuggen Grand Hotel. His true rise, however, began in 2018, when he joined Ikos Resorts in Nea Moudaniá (Greece), first as Sous Chef in

the French restaurant. A year later, he was promoted to Head Chef, overseeing two restaurants: one Italian and one fusion. In 2020, his career reached new heights when he was appointed Executive Sous Chef at Ikos Marbella, Spain, before joining the team at METT Hotel & Beach Resort in May 2023.

Giannis’s culinary philosophy is rooted in preserving the gastronomic traditions of each restaurant he leads. He firmly believes that simplicity and the quality of ingredients are the key to true authenticity in cooking—a principle that defines his approach to creating exceptional dishes. One of the aspects he finds most captivating in his work is the vibrant energy of peak service hours, where he thrives on delivering extraordinary dining experiences to his guests.

NEW JUDGMENT TOWARD TAX EQUALITY

BETWEEN EU AND NON-EU TAXPAYERS IN SPAIN

BY SANTIAGO DE LA CRUZ

The judgment delivered by the Audiencia Nacional ( Spain’s National High Court) on 28 July 2025 (Administrative Chamber, Fourth Section, Case No. 636/2021) has recognised the right of a non-EU resident — a U.S. citizen — to deduct expenses associated with the rental of her property located in Spain.

This ruling is both novel and significant because, until this decision, Spanish tax law—specifically Article 24.6 of Royal Legislative Decree 5/2004— granted such a right solely to residents of the European Union (EU) or the European Economic Area (EEA). Non-EU residents were therefore required to pay tax on their gross rental income, without the possibility of any deductions.

In this case, the U.S. taxpayer declared the rental income derived from her Spanish property using Form 210 under the Non-Resident Income Tax (Impuesto sobre la Renta de No Residentes, IRNR) and requested to deduct the necessary expenses incurred in generating that income — such as property tax (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, IBI), community fees, repairs, depreciation, and similar costs.

The Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) denied the deductions, arguing that only EU/EEA residents could claim them.

The TEAC (Central Economic-Administrative Tribunal) upheld that administrative decision, prompting the taxpayer to appeal to the Audiencia Nacional, invoking (i) the principle of free movement of capital (Article 63 TFEU), and (ii) the non-discrimination clause contained within the Spain-U.S. Double Taxation Treaty.

The Audiencia Nacional based its reasoning on three essential arguments: 1. Principle of Free Movement of Capital (Art. 63 TFEU)

• This principle prohibits restrictions on capital movements not only between EU Member States but also between Member States and third countries.

• The Court recalled that the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has recognised its application beyond the EU, particularly in cases of tax discrimination affecting cross-border investments, including the purchase or rental of real estate.

2. Unjustified Discrimination

• Spanish legislation treats EU/EEA residents more favourably than non-EU residents, without an objective or proportionate justification.

• There is no valid reason — neither in relation to tax control nor to the coherence of tax systems — to deny deductions to a taxpayer from a country that maintains an effective exchange of tax information with Spain, such as the United States.

3. Application of the Spain-U.S. Double Taxation Treaty

• The bilateral treaty contains a non-discrimination clause (Article 24) preventing Spain from taxing U.S. residents more heavily than Spanish residents in comparable situations.

• The Court held that if Spanish or EU residents are allowed to deduct such expenses, the same right must be accorded to a U.S. resident unless there exists a legitimate reason to deny it.

Accordingly, the Audiencia Nacional upheld the appeal and annulled the TEAC’s decision. Accordingly, it recognized the right of the non-EU taxpayer to deduct expenses directly related to the rental of the property located in Spain, and ordered the tax authorities to recalculate the taxable base accordingly.

This ruling paves the way for non-EU residents (from the U.S., U.K., Canada, Switzerland, etc.) to deduct certain expenses, such as repair and maintenance costs, Property tax (IBI) and local fees, community charges, insurance, and utilities or proportional depreciation of the property.

Affected taxpayers may, in principle, request the rectification of prior selfassessments and claim refunds of undue payments for the last four years (the statutory limitation period).

However, it must be noted that the judgment does not alter the applicable tax rate (currently 24% for non-EU residents) and the tax authorities may still appeal before the Supreme Court, so this doctrine is not yet final.

Caution is also advised because the only argument supporting the existing restriction was not addressed by the Court.

Article 64.1 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) allows Member States to maintain certain restrictions that were already in place as of 31 December 1993 December 31 concerning capital movements to or from third countries, where such movements

involve direct investments, including investments in real estate, as well as establishment, the provision of financial services, or the admission of securities to capital markets.

Consequently, the differential treatment between residents and nonresidents existed prior to 1994, and it relates to situations — including real-estate transactions that could qualify as direct investment — where such a restriction might still be compatible (though not necessarily) with EU law.

Therefore, we must remain cautious: the Audiencia Nacional did not address—because it was not raised—whether the rental property in question constitutes a direct investment, whose discriminatory tax treatment could be temporarily maintained under EU law.

Should the forthcoming appeal before the Supreme Court hinge upon the interpretation of an EU-law concept, it is plausible that the Supreme Court will refer the matter to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) for a preliminary ruling.

In conclusion, this ruling represents a significant step towards greater tax equality between EU and non-EU taxpayers in Spain.

It applies European principles and international treaties to eliminate a form of discrimination that had long been criticised by tax professionals and European bodies.

The decision also represents an opportunity for savings and refunds for non-residents renting out property in Spain — a brilliantly won battle, though many more remain to be fought in a tax system as voracious as Spain’s.

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AZUREAN MARBELLA

A Smarter Way to Own in the Costa del Sol

WHERE OWNERSHIP TURNS INTO EXPERIENCE, AND EXCLUSIVITY FEELS PERSONAL AGAIN.

There’s a kind of wealth that isn’t about collecting more things — it’s about having more time for what matters. The comfort of arriving somewhere that’s completely yours, yet needs nothing from you. A place that’s been quietly prepared while you’ve been living your life elsewhere.

That’s what Azurean Marbella is built around — the idea that real luxury isn’t about owning more. It’s about living better. Set above the Mediterranean in Benahavís, where the coast still keeps its original sense of privacy, Azurean introduces a new way to invest: one that works as seamlessly as you do. While your focus stays where it should be — on what you’re creating, on who you care about — your apartment here runs smoothly in the background, managed by people who’ve perfected the art of hospitality.

From €699,000 — but the real value is the quiet ease of knowing everything’s already taken care of. Fresh linens, stocked kitchens, everything ready before you even touch down. That quiet confidence that your property is cared for by those who make excellence look effortless.

Sixty days a year. That’s all you need. Because this isn’t about endless access — it’s about meaningful time. Free from maintenance calls, from logistics, from the silent stress of an empty home. Just the good part, every time.

Choose between one to three-bedroom apartments and penthouses — some with private gardens, others with rooftop pools. All designed with a balance of Andalusian warmth and contemporary design, and each one opening toward those Mediterranean views.

Beyond your apartment, life unfolds with the same attention to detail: 24/7 security, valet parking, a spa and fitness centre, children’s spaces that actually understand children, and a choice of restaurants and lounges that make staying in as appealing as going out.

This isn’t about buying a dream. It’s about buying out of the hassle that usually comes with it — and into something that finally makes sense. A property that takes care of itself. Azurean Marbella — the first Destination by Hyatt managed apartments in Marbella.

Engel & Völkers Marbella · New Developments

Telephone: +34 952 823 904

Email: azurean@engelvoelkers.com

Web: www.azureanmarbella.com

“Fresh linens, stocked kitchens, everything ready before you even touch down. That quiet confidence that your property is cared for by those who make excellence look effortless.”

VIVIUM, A Middle East–based family office with strategic investments across real estate, technology, art & design, has reinforced its presence in Spain by consolidating 15 offices nationwide, underscoring its commitment to the country’s luxury real estate sector.

As part of this strategic expansion, Spain Sotheby’s International Realty inaugurated a flagship office on Marbella’s prestigious Golden Mile in April, enhancing its capacity to serve high-net-worth clients and consolidating its position as a trusted partner for buyers, sellers, developers, and stakeholders.

Leveraging its global network, Spain Sotheby’s International Realty links Marbella and Sotogrande’s luxury markets with key international wealth corridors, including Dubai, the United Kingdom, and Saudi Arabia, enabling seamless access for global buyers to the region’s most exclusive properties.

“Sotheby’s is an iconic brand, integrated within the UHNWI and HNWI community. We are a trusted source of real estate advisory services, offering local expertise and unparalleled global connections,” stated Ugo Bagration, Regional Director of Andalucia East. The company focuses on Marbella’s AAA

locations, where demand for ultra-luxury residences remains strong, as well as Sotogrande, which has emerged as a complementary destination to Marbella, combining privacy, prestige, and lifestyle appeal.

Spain Sotheby’s International Realty also marks its first project as master agent with Virrey 3, a development of three state-of-theart villas under construction in Lomas del Virrey on Marbella’s Golden Mile. Villa Essentia, Villa Aura, and Villa Elysia exemplify modern luxury, privacy, and prime location, minutes from the Mediterranean Sea. Prices start at €5.2 million. ‹‹

“Sotheby’s is an iconic brand, integrated within the UHNWI and HNWI community. We are a trusted source of real estate advisory services, offering local expertise and unparalleled global connections,”

VILLA PINES

PRIVACY AND LOW-DENSITY ALLURE IN SOTOGRANDE ALTO REPRESENTED EXCLUSIVELY

Located in one of the most exclusive areas of Sotogrande Alto, just steps from Hotel SO/ Sotogrande and five minutes from Sotogrande International School, this villa sits on a rare double plot of over 7,600 m², offering total privacy and views of Almenara Golf Course and the Mediterranean Sea.

The main house, over 1,200 m² across three floors connected by an elevator, combines comfort, brightness, and open spaces. The entrance floor features a vestibule leading to a living room with high ceilings and panoramic windows, a study, guest bedroom, dining room, family room, fully equipped kitchen, glazed terrace, and private guest suite. Upper floor houses the master suite with terrace and sea views, plus three en-suite bedrooms. The lower level includes a separate apartment and leisure area with gym, sauna, wine cellar, cinema, and storage.

The exterior offers a summer kitchen, outdoor dining, relaxation areas, and a viewpoint facing the golf course and sea. Sotogrande Alto is renowned for security, exclusivity, and proximity to schools, golf courses, and the marina, making it a prime Costa del Sol location for quality of life in a privileged environment.

Spain Sotheby´s International Realty

Av. Bulevar Príncipe Alfonso de Hohenlohe, 1, 29602, Marbella. T. 951.12.70.31 / marbella@spain-sothebysrealty.com

El Madroñal

Above Marbella, in the shelter of pine forests, lies El Madroñal, an enclave where sea views, silence, and security create a sanctuary of rare beauty. Six gated entrances and 24-hour surveillance protect a world of exclusivity, while Marbella and Puerto Banús remain only minutes away. Here, space and serenity are not luxuries but a way of life.

At Homerun Brokers, we have shaped part of this story. With over €60 million in exclusive listings and a record of landmark sales, we connect discerning clients with homes that define elegance. More than real estate, we offer trust, creativity, guidance, and access to one of Marbella’s most privileged addresses. El Madroñal is timeless. A lifestyle reserved for the few.

Want to buy or sell in El Madroñal? Contact us!

INCOSOL TO REOPEN AS A FIVE-STAR GRAND LUXURY HOTEL

The former Incosol medical hotel, closed for almost a decade, is set to reopen as a five-star grand luxury resort specializing in health and wellness after a renovation project estimated at around €100 million. Set on a 47,500-square-meter plot, the legendary property—once frequented by Michael Jackson, Salvador Dalí, and Princess Diana—will feature 168 rooms, 80% of which will be dedicated to medical treatments and specialized health programs. Once the only medicalized hotel in southern Europe, the new Incosol will boast 21,000 square meters for healthcare services, consultations, and operating rooms, alongside over 6,000 square meters of hotel facilities. Its goal: to reclaim its status as an international benchmark, as it was in the past.

ÁFRICA LEÓN, NEW PRESIDENT OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF MARBELLA

Esther Gómez

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Entrepreneur and poet África León has been appointed the new president of the Rotary Club of Marbella, the oldest Rotary club in the province of Málaga. After receiving the symbolic chain marking the annual leadership transition, she takes the helm of the organization for the coming term. Among her priorities are uniting tradition and innovation, strengthening ties with NGOs and charitable initiatives, and preserving the remarkable legacy of an institution that has served Marbella for half a century.

“From these solid foundations, we aim to build a club for the future,” she remarked.

RETAINING TALENT AND BUILDING CUSTOMER LOYALTY: TODAY’S CHALLENGES FOR THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY

Attracting and retaining talent, reducing destination seasonality, and designing new experiences that both attract and build customer loyalty are some of the major challenges currently faced by the luxury hospitality sector on the Costa del Sol. These issues were at the forefront of discussions during the latest edition of the Gran Debate Hotelero de la Costa del Sol, organized by Grupo Vía at the Marbella campus of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education. An international benchmark for innovation and leadership in hospitality, Les Roches once again became the meeting point for industry professionals and executives from the region’s top hotels, who analyzed key issues such as the slowdown in tourism growth during the traditional high season and the improvement of results in the low season—driven, among other factors, by the opportunities remote work offers to entrepreneurs and senior executives.r.

THE SECOND EDITION OF THE ‘RUTA 091’ CHARITY RUN IN ESTEPONA SUPPORTS ‘PAULA Y LA FÁBRICA DE MÉDULA’

Under the motto “Solidarity Kilometers,” nearly a thousand runners gathered for the second Ruta 091 Charity Run in Estepona, organized by the Spanish National Police with the support of the local council. This year’s proceeds will go to Paula y la Fábrica de Médula, an association dedicated to helping children with leukemia and their families, as well as to promoting research and the development of treatments for this condition.

EIGHT YOUNG PEOPLE FROM MARBELLA PARTICIPATE IN ‘UNICEF LAB JUNIOR’

Eight young members of Marbella’s Municipal Council for Children and Adolescents (CMIA) are taking part in the first edition of UNICEF Lab Junior, an initiative launched by UNICEF Spain to foster youth engagement in developing innovative solutions to the challenges facing their generation. This inaugural edition focuses on adolescent mental health, approached from the perspective of emotional well-being, prevention, and the creation of healthier, more supportive environments.

‘EUROPEAN LOCAL DEMOCRACY WEEK’: MARBELLA CITY HALL OPENS ITS DOORS

Marbella joined the celebration of European Local Democracy Week by opening the doors of its City Hall to the public. The initiative aims to bring the municipal institution closer to citizens, allowing them to learn more about its history, architecture, and the functioning of local public services. “It’s an opportunity to see firsthand how the administration works and where the decisions that affect daily life are made,” stated Mayor Ángeles Muñoz. Through guided tours, visitors were able to explore some of the building’s most emblematic rooms, including the former Chapter Hall—now the Commission Room—and the Hall of Justice, also known as the Hall of Frescoes.

MORE PUBLIC INVESTMENT AND LAND TO EXPAND HOUSING SUPPLY

The Marbella Club of Entrepreneurs and Professionals recently addressed current issues in urban planning during one of its monthly meetings. According to its president, urban law specialist Alejandro Criado, “today, planning is heavily influenced by the 2030 Agenda,” which advocates for halting municipal expansion. The reality, however, as Criado points out, is that if municipalities do not grow, neither will housing—resulting in reduced supply and higher prices for available properties. The urban planner emphasizes that addressing today’s housing challenges requires “significant public investment” as well as “streamlined procedures and easier access to residential land markets.”

‘GLOBAL

GIFT’ SUPPORTS NICOLÁS IN HIS BATTLE AGAINST CANCER AFTER EFFECTS

Global Gift, the foundation led by entrepreneur and philanthropist María Bravo, and sponsored by American actress Eva Longoria, once again demonstrated its commitment to solidarity by hosting a charity luncheon in support of Casa Ángeles. The event focused on Nicolás, an 11-year-old boy from San Pedro Alcántara who survived a brain tumor and is now fighting to recover from the complex aftermath of surgery. Under the motto “Nicolás, Strong Heart,” Global Gift launched a fundraising campaign to provide an adapted vehicle and the therapies Nicolás needs, as his battle—and that of his parents— continues. The highly successful event brought together numerous compassionate participants, including María Bravo herself, entrepreneur Kristina Szekely, and Marbella City Council’s Delegate for Social Rights, Isabel Cintado.

LA CAÑADA SHOPPING

CENTER TO EXPAND BY 20,000 SQUARE METERS

La Cañada Shopping Center continues its growth, expanding its selection of restaurants, shops, and services. The planned extension, located in the eastern section of the outdoor parking lot (opposite Fnac), requires an investment exceeding €12 million. Marbella City Council has approved the project, which will add approximately 20,000 square meters to the existing facility, including additional retail space and increased parking capacity.

THE COSTA DEL SOL: A PREMIER DESTINATION FOR CORPORATE TOURISM

Turismo Costa del Sol participated in the 2025 edition of IMEX America, the leading trade fair for meetings and incentive travel in the United States and one of the most influential global events for conferences, congresses, and exhibitions. Held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, the event brought together international professionals, companies, and buyers specializing in corporate tourism.

Turismo Costa del Sol aimed to showcase the region as a top corporate destination, generate business opportunities, strengthen high-value segments, and promote the desegregation of tourism throughout the year.

APERCOVE AT THE CONGRESS TO AMEND THE HORIZONTAL PROPERTY LAW

APERCOVE, the Association for Victims in Community Ownership, founded in Marbella in 2024, visited the Spanish Congress in March to advocate for greater transparency in condominium management and the long-overdue update of the Horizontal Property Law (LPH). This autumn, the association met with Málaga deputy Cristóbal Garre. The law, originally enacted in the 1960s, is now considered outdated by APERCOVE members, who support non-remunerated, rotating presidencies within communities.

CHARITY BAZAAR BY PROYECTO HOMBRE AT PARQUE DE LA ALAMEDA

Horizonte Proyecto Hombre Marbella, led by Isabel GarcíaBardón, held its traditional charity bazaar at Parque de la Alameda in the heart of Marbella. Thanks to the dedication of generous volunteers and collaborators, the event raised over €9,000. The proceeds will fully support the organization’s initiatives, which since 1983 have focused on preventing and treating addiction and emotional difficulties.

González &Jacobson

ARCHITECTURA

30 Years of Architecture that Transformed Marbella: González & Jacobson, Leading Figures in the New Era of Residential Luxury

The Marbella Town Hall, through its Mayor, Ángeles Muñoz, has presented a special recognition to González & Jacobson Arquitectura, led by architects Rodolfo Amieva Jacobson and Diego Macías Domínguez, on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, in an institutional event held at the Cultural Centre Hospital Real de la Misericordia. The commemorative ceremony brought together institutional representatives, clients, and collaborators who have accompanied the studio throughout these three decades. The event was also attended by the Councillor for Urban Planning, José Eduardo Díaz Molina; the Director General of the Mayor’s Office, Mario Ruiz; the Director General of Projects and Infrastructures, Ignacio Díaz Rodríguez-Valdés; and the Deputy Mayor of San Pedro de Alcántara, Javier García.

Founded in 1995 with its first project, Elviria Hills —which remains one of the most renowned developments in the municipality— González & Jacobson Arquitectura is today part of Marbella’s living architectural memory. Its portfolio includes landmarks such as La Trinidad, Imara, Laguna de Banús, Icon Villas, and The Collection Puente Romano, alongside projects across the Costa del Sol.

Its architecture, now with international reach, continues to grow “with the same excitement as the very first day,” as recalled by Josefa Cruces, technician at the municipal Heritage Department, during the presentation of the commemorative event.

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“The architecture studio founded in 1995 celebrates three decades of excellence with an institutional recognition”

“My collection reflects their journey as immigrants with unique challenges. They were not allowed to represent Cuba in international competitions. Their experiences are captured in the book “Artists in Purgatory” which I published in 2017.”

JORGE REYNARDUS

INTERVIEW WITH JORGE REYNARDUS

PRESERVING THE SOUL OF CUBAN ART IN EXILE

BY ANA PAVÓN

Mr. Reynardus, could you share how your journey as a Cuban art collector began?

My journey began with a visit by an artist to my place of business in New York City (NYC). I used to head an advertising agency that specialized in the burgeoning Latino community in the USA. Ruben Mendoza, a young artist from Cuba showed up looking for work. He had arrived in the city with a one year old son needing a heart surgery operation. We hired Ruben to work as one of our art directors. The word then got around that there was a Cuban-owned business in NYC that welcomed these new arrivals, and one by one these artists visited the office.

How does your collection reflect the experiences of these artists? These Cuban artists represent the famed generation of the 1980s and they are the focus of the collection. They left Cuba for ideological reasons as well as to forge a better life outside of the island.

Such diasporas of artists have only happened three times in history. The Bauhaus artists in World War II, and in 1949 when Chiang Kai-shek went to Formosa and many Chinese artists followed him.

My collection reflects their journey as immigrants with unique challenges. They were not allowed to represent Cuba in international competitions.. Their experiences are captured in the book “Artists in Purgatory” which I published in 2017. One anecdote I like to share is that during the Spanish Civil War many intellectuals and academics from Andalusia went on to

reside in Havana. And thirty years later the sons and daughters of those Andalusians became part of the artists of the generation of the 1980s.ility among qualified buyers in key luxury markets.

What does Cuban art represent to you on a personal and emotional level?

I am also an immigrant and I share these artists’ experiences personally and emotionally. We arrived in a foreign land without the benefit of communicating in our own language or understanding the nuances of the culture. As I got to know their respective stories it helped me reconnect with my Cuban roots. These artists have become a part of my extended family.

How do you choose which artists to include in your collection?

This has to do with how they fit in the historical parameters of Cuban art. My interest first focused on the generation of the 1980s and their mentors. However, after visiting Cuba for the first time since I left in 1961, I had an epiphany. In 2016 I visited the island to learn about the artists’ stories before they left Cuba. Soon I realized that many of the artists who stayed behind were just as wonderful as the ones that chose to leave the island. Today, I include in my collection those who stayed behind as well as new young artists that appeal to me.

Have you ever had a particularly emotional reaction to a specific piece?

In the words of William Kennedy in the foreword of the book: “There is exuberance in them, and an abundance of the baroque, many are avant-garde, full of fresh Caribbean color, risky form, and evidence of their Spanish and African roots. Cuba is still the muse, but it has been colored by the life experience of emigrant artists who for twenty years have found no place to which they artistically belong.” Of course, I react emotionally to different pieces. This varies with the iconography.

The figurative pieces are an obvious connection to my own story. The gamut runs from pop to surrealist and to conceptual. Since I tend to have a personal relationship with many of the artists I try to see the creation through their eyes. If I had to pick one piece it would be a landscape by Carlos R. Cardenas.

How has your own experience as a Cuban exile shaped the way you view and collect art?

Over the years my direct relationship with the artists in the collection has shaped the way I view and collect. I arrived as a Cuban exile with the same uncertainties, questions and challenges as these artists. I view and collect art as a means to leave behind a shared experience. The collection is an organic compilation of a story that needs to be told.

What challenges have you faced in building and curating such a personal and meaningful collection?

Where do I start? There are close to 90 artists in the collection. This means 90 different personalities, opinions, and so on. The challenge at times is getting the artists to listen to you and learn from your own experience. At the same time you need to listen to subject matter experts and have the humility and recognition that you are not an artist and thus don’t know what’s going through their minds. Personally, I don’t know what the future holds. How do we move forward?

Do you believe that art has the power to bridge political and cultural divides?

This is a complex question. In general, yes I believe this is possible. Yet, we are living in a world that seems to be moving in the wrong direction. Art has helped me navigate the divide between those who reside in Cuba and those who have left the island. Art is a great testimony of history and values

What is the most rewarding part of sharing your collection with the public?

I have had the opportunity to meet and connect with many people whom I wouldn’t have known otherwise. It is also a means to give back to the community and share one’s blessings with others who have not been as fortunate. By sharing the collection it also makes sure that this generation of artists is remembered and recognized.

What inspired the title of your book, “Artists in Purgatory”?

Since these artists in the collection left Cuba, they are neither allowed to participate as Cubans in international exhibitions by other countries, nor can they seek grants or other financial help in many cases. These artists are told that they are ineligible because they no longer represent Cuba. Thus, they live in a sort of purgatory.

What advice would you offer to budding art collectors?

Start slowly. Have a budget. Diversify. Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket. Listen to experts. Teachers in art schools know who will make it.

Are there any contemporary artists you believe the world should be paying more attention to?

Ivonne Ferrer, born in Cuba in 1968, a graduate of San Alejandro Academy, and now living in Miami, Florida. There are numerous traits that emerge in her works, and they create a unique and surreal narrative through a variety of sources from popular culture. I love her work.

HORACIO QUIROZ

YUSTO / GINER GALLERY

Exhibition: September 26 –November 14

Yusto/Giner Gallery C/ Madera 9, 29603 Marbella

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Yusto Giner Gallery presents The Weight of the Immaterial in Marbella, the first solo exhibition in Spain by Mexican artist Horacio Quiroz (Mexico City, 1977), curated by Victoria Rivers. The exhibition brings together a set of works that explore how the invisible influences the visible, addressing the relationship between body, identity, and spirituality from a posthumanist perspective. Quiroz reflects on contemporary hybridity and the dissolution of boundaries between the organic, the technological, and the spiritual. Through his works, the artist constructs bodies and forms that overflow the traditional limits of representation, giving rise to figures that inhabit an intermediate territory between the human, the digital, and the mythical. His creations evoke the intangible, giving density to what remains hidden and proposing a dialogue between painting, artificial intelligence, and spirituality.

With this exhibition, Yusto Giner continues its commitment to artistic practices that expand the boundaries of painting and invite us to rethink contemporaneity from innovative and critical perspectives. Horacio Quiroz’s rich pictorial representations of the human body unfold a universe of hybrid states and desires in motion.

With a previous career in international advertising, this self-taught painter began his artistic path in 2013 and has since developed work that moves between the beautiful and the grotesque, the utopian and the dystopian, the familiar and the unknown. Influenced by queer and ecological theories, Quiroz’s corporeal worlds reveal a cosmological awareness that expands the relationships between gender, identity, body, and environment.

He works with oil paint through a meticulous layering process, shaping each form with precision. His technique alternates between dense, textured passages and delicate glazes, showing a deep commitment to the materiality of painting.

His works, both highly detailed and fantastical, radiate a queer optimism paradoxically rooted in constant transformation. Based in Mexico City, Quiroz (b. 1977) earned his degree in Graphic Design from Universidad Iberoamericana. Three years after beginning his career as a painter, his work was selected for the prestigious XV Rufino Tamayo Painting Biennial in Mexico. He quickly became known for his hallucinatory works that present queer representations of the body, non- binary understandings of gender, and dreamlike states.

Quiroz has exhibited internationally in institutions, galleries, and fairs across Europe, the United Kingdom, China, Korea, Mexico, Canada, Australia, and the United States. His most recent solo exhibitions include: Cosmic Debris en JD Malat Gallery, Londres (2024), Lithopanspermia (solo booth) en UVNT ART FAIR con S Gallery, Madrid (2024), Goddesses of Spoiled Lands en Annka Kultys Gallery, Londres (2023), Retinas de Medusa en Galería Enrique Guerrero, Ciudad de México (2022), Disturbingly Lively en Galería Colector, Monterrey NL, México (2020), and Polarities en Booth Gallery, Nueva York (2018).

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MARCOS MARÍN IN PUERTO BANÚS

THE MEDITERRANEAN IN OPTICAL KEY

FROM “POSEIDON” TO THE ICONS OF MONACO, A TALE OF ART, MEMORY, AND SEA

Thanks to the initiative of gallerist Úrsula Salvador, Puerto Banús hosted this summer the internationally renowned artist Marcos Marín (São Paulo, September 12, 1967), one of the most recognizable names in contemporary optical art. His monumental sculpture “Poseidon” burst into the nautical landscape as both a nod to the myths that have shaped the coasts of southern Europe and a statement of intent: the Mediterranean can and should be read through a contemporary lens. The port presented the work as both an environmental awareness installation and an expression of seafaring pride. After its stay in Marbella, the piece now travels to Valencia and then to Nice, where it will be exhibited under the high patronage of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and the city’s mayor.

ÚRSULA

SALVADOR: A COSMOPOLITAN VISION WITH A MARBELLA SOUL

Although raised and resident for over 20 years in Miami and Palm Beach, where she ran her own gallery, Úrsula Salvador is Marbellí at heart. Since childhood she has spent every summer on the Costa del Sol, which has given her a deep connection to Marbella’s cultural and social fabric.

Renowned for her artistic intuition, she is a regular at international art fairs - from Basel to Miami, from Paris to Hong Kong - where she constantly travels in search of the next creator capable of defining a generation. Her trajectory has established her as a cultural mediator with a talent for building bridges between emerging artists and global stages.

With the arrival of “Poseidon” in Puerto Banús, Salvador not only presented a work of great aesthetic impact but also emphasized her commitment to positioning Marbella on the international contemporary art circuit, generating synergies between Mediterranean tradition and global avant-garde.

A PIANIST WHO FOUND HIS RHYTHM IN OPTICS

Marín’s path is unusual: he began as a virtuoso pianist, trained in France, and while working in Montmartre, came into contact with the great master Victor Vasarely. That encounter transformed his

perspective and definitively oriented him toward “Op” Art, a field in which he is now a leading reference.

Marín has turned portraiture and identity into a laboratory of perception: iconic faces - from Maria Callas to Madonna, from Sinatra to Alain Delon - are deconstructed into grids, vibrations, and minimal displacements that compel the viewer to “fine-tune their visual ear,” as if listening again to a familiar melody performed by a different orchestra.

A FAMILY NOTE: MÁLAGA ROOTS

Although the artist is Brazilian, his personal story connects to Málaga through his father’s lineage. His paternal roots add an intimate layer to his arrival on the Costa del Sol. This Andalusian heritage, together with his residence in Monaco and his international projection, draws an emotional triangle between São Paulo, Monaco, and Málaga that explains, in part, the natural way in which Marín inscribes his work into the cultural landscape of southern Spain.

“POSEIDON”:

MYTH, HORIZON, AND ECOLOGY

“Poseidon” was exhibited in Puerto Banús between April and late July 2025. This monumental sculpture, about four meters high, reinterprets the god of the seas through the artist’s optical grammar. The work evoked a Mediterranean that, in Antiquity, symbolically ended at the Pillars of Hercules - the Rock of Gibraltar and Mount Hacho - both visible on clear days from Puerto Banús.

The port highlighted the environmental awareness and call for care of the sea that accompanied the piece. In Banús, mythology intersected with the contemporary reality of the coast: a space of luxury and tourism that, thanks to Marín and Salvador, also became a stage for cultural reflection.

THE MONÉGASQUE LEGACY: GRACE, RAINIER, ALBERT

Marín’s relationship with the House of Grimaldi is an integral part of his career. In 2012, he presented at Art Monaco his monument to Princess Grace; the work later moved to Cap-Martin, to the Garden of Olives, in accordance with the wishes of H.S.H. Prince

Albert II of Monaco. More recently, in 2021, Albert II himself inaugurated Grace Forever at the Princess Grace Hospital, consolidating a dialogue between the artist and the memory of the actress and princess that now spans over a decade of work. That bond with Monaco also resonates deeply in Marbella: Puerto Banús was inaugurated in 1970 by Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace Kelly, a historic moment still preserved in archives and newspapers.

ICONS RETURNING HOME: RAINIER AND GRACE IN 2026

Following the “Poseidon” exhibition, Salvador and Marín are planning for 2026 a large- scale installation in Puerto Banús honoring Rainier III and Princess Grace, the protagonists of the port’s 1970 inauguration. The project - which anticipates inviting Prince Albert - reflects the artist’s desire, supported by Úrsula Salvador, to activate the enclave’s historical memory with two monumental portrait-sculptures.

State of the Art: From “State of Grace” to the Andalusian Coast Marín’s exhibition power in Monaco has been particularly visible in recent years. In 2024, the “State of Grace” exhibition filled the gardens of the Monte-Carlo Casino with more than twenty monumental sculptures, confirming his ability to transform portraits into ephemeral architecture of light and movement. That same sensitivity is what he has now brought to the Costa del Sol, where “Poseidon” functioned as a prologue to future public interventions.

CRITICAL READING: PERCEPTION, IDENTITY, AND PUBLIC SPACE

Marín’s contribution to optical art can be read on three levels:

1. Perception: his work forces the viewer to “walk” the image.

2. Identity: by translating famous faces into geometric patterns, he places them into shared memory.

3. Public space: in large formats, his pieces become urban statements that activate plazas and viewpoints.

“Poseidon” condensed all three: it challenges the passerby with a vibrating form; it embodies an identity - that of the Mediterranean itself - in an optical syntax; and it made legible a space that, due to saturation, risked becoming invisible.

CODA: THE MEDITERRANEAN, ONCE AGAIN

In its journey through Mediterranean ports, “Poseidon” made clear what Marín’s work has long demonstrated: that images of the past can be read in the present when brought to the frontier of perception. And that heritage - from Rainier and Grace to the mythical memory of the sea - is a score open to new interpretations.

And in this process, the figure of Úrsula Salvador emerges as a catalyst: a cosmopolitan woman who, from her deep love for Marbella, has brought to the port one of the key names in contemporary optical art, reaffirming that the Costa del Sol can also be a world epicenter of art.

NICOLE KING

THE VOICE CONNECTING CULTURES ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

From television to community activism, the British journalist behind Marbella Now and Good Morning Spain turns visibility into purpose — building bridges, promoting inclusion, and giving a voice to Marbella’s international community.

British journalist Nicole King has been rooted in Spain since her youth and has made a name for herself as a presenter, journalist, and community connector. For over a decade, she has hosted Marbella Now on RTV Marbella, and with the English Edition, she brought international viewers on board. She is also the face of Good Morning Spain on 7TV Andalucía, the country’s only English-language morning show. But Nicole does more than just television. She builds bridges between cultures, advocates for mental health, and offers advice to brands looking to succeed in Spain.

Nicole, how did your career in journalism begin?

I’ve been in market research to introduce new brands into Spain for over four decades and saw that I could use this ability to connect the multinational local community via radio and television.

What motivates you to organize the United Nationalities of Marbella Summits?

I know what goes on behind the scenes from my many guests and this summit addresses the most relevant issues that came up throughout the year. I want to help create a local community where we all support one another and address the issues that often only affect us due to our expat status.

What do you value most about your work?

Connecting with people and having the opportunity to help them shine and implement meaningful projects that genuinely benefit the community. Visibility is important, but it must be used responsibly and purposefully.

MARIFÉ NUÑEZ

ABU-POWER

THE ART OF LIVING WITHOUT FEAR

“Abu-Power,” now on view at Hotel El Fuerte and Es.Arte Gallery, is more than a pictorial series—it’s a movement that restores the symbolic power of maturity. In an age obsessed with stopping time, Marifé Núñez reminds us that true luxury is to live it fully.

In a world that worships youth as the only synonym for beauty, Spanish artist Marifé Núñez challenges stereotypes with irony and color. Her series “Abu-Power” (2024–2025) — currently exhibited at Es.Arte Gallery within Hotel El Fuerte Marbella — is a declaration of strength, humor, and freedom. A visual hymn to the power of mature femininity, it celebrates women who claim their right to keep enjoying, living, and, above all, shining. In her works, the protagonists surf, ride motorcycles, ski, or simply relax by the sea with a mojito in hand. They don’t hide their wrinkles; they wear them as medals of life. “My ‘grannies’ are symbols of energy, joy, and authenticity,” Núñez explains. “They don’t represent old age as a loss, but as a new opportunity for fulfillment.”

ART AS A MIRROR OF FREEDOM

Inspired by thinkers such as Anna Freixas and Ana Hardisson Rumeu, Núñez uses art to challenge ageism, a bias still deeply rooted in society. Far from the passive image often assigned to older women, her Abus — as she affectionately calls them — embody a radiant, stylish freedom. Her visual language is unmistakable: expressive faces, large eyes brimming with life, and a vibrant palette that balances humor with sophistication. Núñez also incorporates symbols of contemporary luxury — iconic handbags, designer swimwear, and oversized sunglasses — to playfully critique the culture of glamour. Her women don’t imitate fashion; they reinvent it through authenticity, merging elegance and liberation in a single gaze.

DIANA, HOLIDAY IN SPAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE ETERNAL SUMMER

Among her newest works, “Diana, Holiday in Spain” stands out as a

tribute to British actress Diana Dors, who stayed at Hotel El Fuerte in the 1960s. With this piece, Marifé Núñez revives Marbella’s golden age, bringing its spirit of glamour and freedom into the present. The painting captures the essence of Abu-Power: confident, radiant women who embrace the sun and life without fear of time.

Each edition — numbered and hand-signed by the artist — combines depth, irony, and a touch of Mediterranean joie de vivre, where the classic and the contemporary meet effortlessly. “I wanted to capture the vibrant energy of that elegant 1960s Marbella,” says Núñez, “but reinterpreted through the eyes of today’s mature, powerful woman.”

FROM MARBELLA TO THE WORLD

The exhibition “Abu-Power” can currently be visited at Es.Arte Gallery and Hotel El Fuerte Marbella, in collaboration with the Fundación Fuerte. The hotel and its foundation have become key supporters of this project, bringing Núñez’s art closer to an international audience. Many collectors and hotel guests have discovered in this series a reason to smile in Spain — and to take home a unique memory of Marbella — whether through an original paintingor a limited edition print, available in two formats, all numbered, signed, and certified by the artist. Today, Núñez’s work forms part of private collections across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. Her art not only celebrates life — it questions conventions, redefines femininity, and restores the joy of aging with style.

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TRVL BESTIE

A NEW APP EMPOWERING WOMEN TO TRAVEL TOGETHER

Dutch entrepreneur Melissa Georgina Meeuwisse, 22, is bringing innovation to the travel industry with the launch of TRVL BESTIE. The app is designed to make exploring the world safer, easier, and more connected for women everywhere. TRVL BESTIE allows users to create or join trips, connect with like-minded adventurers, and build lasting friendships. With every profi le passport-verifi ed and features including destination guides, safety scores, and practical travel tips, it combines community with security. Melissa was inspired by her own experiences of wanting to travel but not always having companions to join her. Now, she is inviting investors to share in her vision of building the future of women’s travel.

The app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play.

RICKY REESE

FROM LENS TO STEEL: THE EVOLUTION OF A VISIONARY ARTIST

DEL LENTE AL ACERO: LA EVOLUCIÓN DE UN ARTISTA VISIONARIO

Ricky Reese, born in Buenos Aires, began his professional career in the 1980s as a photographer and traveled the world, capturing places, moments, and beings from a unique and personal perspective.

This vast experience in visual art provided him with the knowledge, sensitivity, and inspiration that he later channeled into his other great passion: sculpture.

He chose steel as his material, a challenge due to its complexity in transforming, uniting, and giving it an aesthetic finish, transforming a fragment of this noble material into a creative and emotional proposal. His tireless pursuit of aesthetics and beauty is reflected in the simplicity of his abstract, minimalist sculptures. They are the result of ideas that emerge from within him, creating figures and spaces that convey movement, sobriety, and elegance.

Each of his pieces is born from a process that he personally undertakes, from the initial conception to the final execution.

All of his works bear the mark of his hands, his decisions, his commitment, and his time.

His goal as an artist is not simply to create a piece to decorate a space, but rather to admire his work as a contemporary object that provokes thought, interpretation, and dialogue.

Ricky Reese, nacido en Buenos Aires, comenzó su carrera profesional en los años 80 como fotógrafo, y viajó por el mundo, retratando lugares, momentos y seres, desde una perspectiva y enfoque diferente y personal. Esa gran experiencia en el arte visual, le proporcionó el conocimiento, la sensibilidad y la inspiración, que encauzó posteriormente en su otra gran pasión, la escultura.

Como material eligió el acero, que resulta todo un desafío, por su complejidad para transformarlo, unirlo, darle un acabo estético, y convertir un fragmento de ese noble material en una propuesta creativa y emocional. Su incansable búsqueda de la estética y la belleza, se refleja en la simplicidad de sus esculturas de estilo abstracto minimalista. Ellas son el resultado de las ideas que surgen de su interior, para concebir figuras y espacios que trasmitan movimiento, sobriedad y elegancia.

Cada una de sus piezas nace de un proceso que asume personalmente desde la concepción de la idea inicial hasta la ejecución final. Todas sus obras llevan la marca de sus manos, de sus decisiones, de su compromiso y de su tiempo. Su objetivo como artista, no es simplemente crear una pieza con el fin de decorar un espacio, sino que su obra pueda ser admirada como un objeto contemporáneo, que provoque el pensamiento, la interpretación y el diálogo.

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tireless pursuit of aesthetics and beauty is reflected in the simplicity of his abstract, minimalist sculptures.”

“Su incansable búsqueda de la estética y la belleza, se refleja en la simplicidad de sus esculturas de estilo abstracto minimalista.”

DANIEL GARCÍA RAMOS

CONCEJAL DE PATRIMONIO HISTÓRICO DE ESTEPONA

POR RAFAEL BARRIO, DIRECTOR DE ELM

Daniel, ha impulsado la transformación de Estepona en un museo al aire libre. Museos Municipales, esculturas, murales y la Casa de las Tejerinas invitan a descubrir su esencia artística y andaluza de Estepona.

Estepona ha sido calificada como “Jardín de la Costa del Sol”, pero también tiene profundas raíces históricas. Daniel ¿Cuál considera que es el mayor tesoro patrimonial del municipio?

Es cierto que Estepona es conocida internacionalmente como el “Jardín de la Costa del Sol” por su belleza y su entorno natural, pero nuestro municipio también atesora un patrimonio histórico y cultural de enorme valor. Si tuviera que señalar un mayor tesoro patrimonial destacaría la riqueza arqueológica que nos conecta con las distintas civilizaciones que habitaron estas tierras y por su antigüedad, haría una mención especial a la metrópolis megalítica “LOS DÓLMENES DE COROMINAS”, con una antigüedad de más de 5.000 años.

¿Qué acciones está llevando a cabo el Ayuntamiento para proteger y poner en valor los restos arqueológicos hallados en la zona, como la Villa Romana de Las Torres o la necrópolis del Arroyo Vaquero?

El Ayuntamiento de Estepona está plenamente comprometido con la protección y difusión de su patrimonio histórico. En el caso de yacimientos como la Villa Romana de Las Torres o la necrópolis del Arroyo Vaquero, se están desarrollando diversas acciones que incluyen la conservación preventiva de los restos, la investigación arqueológica y la restauración de las piezas más significativas.

En los últimos años se ha apostado por embellecer el casco antiguo, ¿cómo se integra esa estética con la conservación del patrimonio histórico real de la ciudad?

Se ponen en valor los restos y museos integrados en la vida urbana, como la Torre Romana, el Castillo de San Luis, la Torre del Reloj y el Museo Arqueológico, abiertos a ciudadanos y visitantes para vivir y disfrutar el patrimonio en el centro histórico.

Muchos turistas visitan Estepona por sus playas y flores, ¿qué estrategia existe para que también descubran su riqueza histórica y arqueológica?

Para lograr que los turistas que llegan a Estepona no solo por sus playas y su belleza natural, sino también descubran su riqueza histórica y arqueológica, a través de promoción cultural y turística, como redes

sociales y páginas web oficiales, medios de comunicación locales, y a través de la Oficina de Turismo, situada en la Casa de las Tejerinas.

¿Qué papel juega la ciudadanía en la protección del patrimonio?

¿Hay iniciativas que involucren a los vecinos en el cuidado y difusión de la historia local?

La ciudadanía es clave en la protección del patrimonio cultural y natural, pues lo vive, disfruta y transmite. Su participación asegura no solo la conservación física, sino también el valor social y cultural mediante rutas, festividades y talleres que mantienen viva la identidad esteponera.

¿Cuáles son los próximos proyectos relacionados con el patrimonio histórico que verán la luz en Estepona? ¿Podría adelantarnos algo? Actualmente, Estepona está llevando a cabo un proyecto de modernización y ampliación de sus museos, buscando acercar la historia y la cultura a vecinos y turistas, como son el Museo Arqueológico y el Museo Etnográfico. Destacamos la labor del arqueólogo municipal, D. Ildefonso Navarro, encargado de la investigación, protección y difusión del patrimonio histórico, a la restauradora Dª Carmen Pérez, cuya dedicación garantiza la conservación y puesta en valor de los bienes culturales de nuestro municipio y al responsable del Archivo Histórico Municipal, D. Alfredo Galán por la valiosa labor que realiza en la preservación, custodia y difusión de nuestro patrimonio documental, como la Carta de Villazgo de 1729 la cual otorgó a Estepona el estatus de villa y la autonomía para gobernarse con ayuntamiento propio. Este documento marcó el inicio de su desarrollo urbano y económico, sentando las bases de su identidad como comunidad, fundamental para la memoria colectiva de nuestra comunidad.

Y en lo personal, ¿cómo nació en usted el amor por la historia y el patrimonio? ¿Hay algún rincón de Estepona que le emocione especialmente?

Desde niño siempre tuve una gran curiosidad por la historia del arte y la fortuna de contar con profesores que me inculcaron el amor por nuestro patrimonio histórico.

Quisiera agradecer al alcalde, D. José María García Urbano, por brindarme la oportunidad de gestionar esta obra tan ilusionante, en la que ha tenido como baluarte para recuperar la autoestima y el valor cultural de Estepona.

DAVID OLIVAS

CHEF OF BACK RESTAURANT

BY RAFAEL BARRIO, DIRECTOR OF ELM

David Olivas, born in Úbeda (Jaén), where he began his training and professional life, has developed his career in Marbella. Perfectionist, demanding, creative, and with Andalusian roots as a constant source of inspiration, he has spent his career as head chef in Michelin-starred restaurants. In 2016, he opened Back, together with the renowned maître d’ and sommelier Fabián Villar, a restaurant that immediately captured the attention of the public, the press, and critics, and where he began to receive awards and recognition. In November 2023, Back earned its first Michelin star. In June 2025, also alongside Fabián Villar, he opened “Enea”, a casa de comidas (traditional eatery) located in Marbella’s Old Town.

Congratulations on the Michelin star. How has Back evolved from its beginnings to this recognition?

Back began conceptually as a tapas bar, with its counter and tables, where everything was casual and urban. Over time, it evolved into a gastrobar, then into a bistro, becoming today a fine dining restaurant, with everything that entails—both in service and in the kitchen.

What is the culinary philosophy that guides your cuisine at Back?

It’s based on an Andalusian, Mediterranean philosophy, rooted in the tradition of cold soups, fried dishes, and espetos (skewered grilled fish), taking all of that into the avant-garde.

How has receiving the Michelin star influenced the restaurant’s dynamic?

The dynamic had already been the same for a couple of years, since we were clear that the pursuit of excellence was our path. When we were awarded the star, we already had that rhythm well established.

What role does the tasting menu “Universo Andaluz” play in Back’s gastronomic experience?

It perfectly embodies our philosophy. It’s dedicated to Andalusian products and techniques that are so deeply ingrained in our work. It’s the best way to get to know what we do.

How important have training and prior experience been in your career as a chef?

My years of study gave me a solid foundation in cooking at all levels, both national and international. They also helped me understand a chef’s life. Fortunately, I’ve traveled to many countries—China, Japan, South America, the United States, Europe, and others—and discovered ingredients and products that have given me a much broader perspective. I’ve learned that cooking is freedom, and that’s what we try to express at Back.

How is your collaboration with your partner, sommelier Fabián Villar?

It’s based on teamwork and on the pursuit of evolution and excellence in a field that we’re both passionate about. We always try to find the best harmony—he with the wine, I with the dishes—so that the guest enjoys a complete experience.

What advice would you give to young chefs who aspire to earn a Michelin star?

I’d tell them not to become obsessed with this kind of recognition. They should focus more on their business and on the people around them. Consistency and hard work usually bring results. And most importantly: think about the economic sustainability of the restaurant. Without that foundation, no recognition is possible.

This summer you opened “Enea,” a casa de comidas located in Marbella’s Old Town. Tell us briefly what kind of dishes and menus we can expect there.

Enea is a completely different concept. It’s a casa de comidas where we try to recreate typical Andalusian and Mediterranean dishes in half-portion formats that encourage sharing, as is our custom. There’s the cellar area downstairs, designed like a tavern, where people enjoy tapas in a more informal way, and upstairs there’s a conditioned terrace that brings to life a 21st-century casa de comidas, serving fried dishes, baked fish, and grilled meats.

What future projects do you have for Back and Enea?

For now, we’re going to refine Enea, since its opening took place right in the middle of summer. Now we want to stabilize things and improve all those details that only time and experience reveal.

ÁLVARO RABANAL RODRÍGUEZ

SALES EXECUTIVE OF ANANTARA VILLA PADIERNA PALACE

BY RAFAEL BARRIO, DIRECTOR OF ELM

We step into the majestic Anantara Villa Padierna Palace Benahavís Marbella Resort, a hotel that transcends mere accommodation—it is a dream brought to life, a living museum boasting over 1,200 works of art. This is a place that captivates not only with its architecture and artistic wealth but also with its exquisite culinary offerings, featuring multiple restaurants that deliver unique experiences and global flavors, all supported by an exceptional team. On this occasion, we speak with the sales and events manager, a kind and beloved young professional, cultured and passionate: Álvaro. He seamlessly blends his professional dedication with an inherited love for history and philosophy and always finds time to selflessly assist families in need through his teaching. Though his family hails from León, he was born in Ronda, a land of deep Andalusian roots

Álvaro, what makes Anantara Villa Padierna a unique destination for luxury events?

From my perspective, what makes it unique is the fusion of its classic, elegant style with the warmth of the team who work here—a warmth that I find unparalleled. And, as I’ve often heard our director Jorge Manzur say since I joined, luxury resides in people—the ones capable of moving hearts and creating unforgettable moments.

What has been the most inspiring challenge you’ve faced organizing an event here?

For me, the greatest challenge has been learning from my colleagues at the hotel. Each and every one of them is an incredible professional and an amazing person, and they have been a constant source of inspiration for me.

Could you share an unforgettable anecdote from the resort? Absolutely! Some might expect a grand anecdote, but the most unforgettable moment was my very first event at the hotel—it happened to coincide with my birthday. I was a bundle of nerves, worried that everything would go perfectly. I thought my team would feel the same, but I found them calm, prepared to support me and follow my lead. Even the General Manager was there with everyone! I had never felt so welcomed, and I will always be grateful for what they did for me.

What role do art and the resort’s history play in event planning?

On every visit, I strive to convey both the values of Anantara, Minor Hotels’ luxury brand, and the unique characteristics of the hotel, which, as you mentioned, houses truly significant history and artwork. That is precisely what many guests hope to encounter when hosting their events here.

What personal values do you bring to your relationships with clients and colleagues?

They are the values instilled in me by my parents, my two pillars. First is honesty—always presenting myself as I truly am, whether with clients or colleagues. Then comes respect for others, which I consider fundamental. And finally, acting in the way I would hope others would act toward me—leading by example before asking anything, which is essential to me.

What does being part of a brand like Anantara mean to you?

It is both an opportunity and a privilege. Anantara’s values align closely with my own worldview—not only in terms of morality and ethics, which I consider fundamental—but also in the pursuit of experiences for guests that respect and collaborate with the local environment. Seeing our clients explore Ronda or savoring the regional products in our restaurants fills me with pride in working here.

Where do you see Álvaro in a few years?

If only someone could answer that! It’s difficult, but I believe that wherever I am, I hope to always be surrounded by a team as genuinely human as the one I have now. I envision myself in the luxury sector, right here in my beloved Andalucia.

Finally, what is your life philosophy in a world of constant change and diversity?

It is rooted in empathy and the belief that knowledge takes no space. Understanding others, taking the time to listen to their ideas, thoughts, fears, or joys, and then reflecting on them while remaining compassionate—that is the essence. I believe that being a good person, my singular yet abstract goal, fundamentally relies on this. It is a steady anchor in a world that is a tide of constant movement.

HELICOPTEROS SANITARIOS

A HISTORY OF CARE AND INNOVATION

Helicópteros Sanitarios was born in Marbella in 1988, at a time when urgent medical care along the Costa del Sol was limited and often too slow to save lives. Back then, the N-340 coastal road between Sotogrande and Málaga was notorious for serious accidents. Tragically, more than 38% of people in need of urgent medical assistance died before reaching hospital due to long delays and a lack of professional on-site care. Patients suffering from critical illnesses faced the same risks.

It was in this context that a young entrepreneur, María José Cañete, just 23 years old, had the vision and determination to change the future of healthcare in the region. She founded Helicópteros Sanitarios, the very first private emergency medical service of its kind in Spain, with the mission of saving lives by bringing hospital-level care directly to patients, wherever they might be.

From the beginning, María José emphasized that success would only be possible through teamwork. Surrounded by a group of highly skilled doctors, nurses, and paramedics, and driven by her vocation, dedication, and passion, she laid the foundations of what would become an internationally recognized organization.

GROWTH AND EVOLUTION

What started as a pioneering local initiative quickly grew into the leading healthcare provider on the Costa del Sol. Today, Helicópteros Sanitarios operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering not only emergency response but also a complete General Practitioner (GP) service in the comfort of patients’ homes.

The organization’s fleet of mobile intensive care unit (ICU) ambulances and other medical vehicles are equipped with advanced technology and state-of-the-art electro-medical equipment. This ensures patients receive expert treatment immediately—whether at home, on the road, or at any location across the Costa del Sol.

A TRUSTED TEAM OF EXPERTS

The company now has a staff of over 250 highly qualified professionals who have responded to more than 1.1 million medical emergencies and requests for assistance, saving countless lives in the process. With every call, the organization reinforces its reputation for professionalism, commitment, and compassionate care.

A LEGACY OF MORE THAN 35 YEARS

For over three decades, Helicópteros Sanitarios has remained true to its original mission: to protect the health and well-being of its members anytime, anywhere. Constantly investing in new technology, equipment, and medical talent, the company has grown from a local emergency response service into a benchmark for healthcare excellence.

Today, Helicópteros Sanitarios is not only a trusted name on the Costa del Sol but also a benchmark in emergency medical care in Spain—a legacy built on vision, innovation, and an unwavering dedication to saving lives.

A CIELO ABIERTO

WE DESIGN 3D PROJECTS

Design lies at the heart of every project that our studio takes on.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive 3D project service that brings each space to life before construction begins. This approach allows us to accurately visualise the final result, which facilitates decision-making for architects, developers, interior designers and builders.

“ Our focus is on offering solutions that are adapted to the environment, the existing architecture, and the commercial objectives of each project.”

Our design process begins with a personalised consultation, where we listen to the client’s specific needs, gain an understanding of the project type, and analyse the unique characteristics of the outdoor space. Our focus is on offering solutions that are adapted to the environment, the existing architecture, and the commercial objectives of each project.

We work with a flexible approach, adapting our designs to different styles, from Mediterranean, minimalist or contemporary, to more rustic or bohemian atmospheres, reflecting the latest trends or the identity of each project. Our goal is to create outdoor spaces that blend in naturally with their surroundings, thereby enhancing wellbeing and aesthetic value.

Moreover, the scope of our design service extends beyond the creation of a rendering. We provide comprehensive support throughout the entire creative process.

THIS INCLUDES:

• Curated selection of materials and furniture suitable

• for outdoor use

• Harmonious colour palettes that complement the architecture and landscape

• Optimisation of space distribution to maximise functionality

• and comfort

• Gardening and landscaping proposals designed to suit the climate and maintenance requirements

• Revisions and adjustments at every stage until we achieve a result that exceeds expectations

We view each project as a unique strategic tool with the potential to enhance the value, distinction and commercial appeal of properties. This enables our clients to showcase outdoor spaces that are both memorable and functional, guaranteed to impress buyers and users alike.

OUR STRENGTHS

EXPERTISE AND SPECIALISATION IN OUTDOOR SPACES

We are experts in designing and adding ambience to outdoor spaces, taking into account the specifics of the climate, furniture and functionality of each area.

CUSTOMISED PROJECTS

Creative, elegant and functional design solutions tailored to the profile of the end client and adapted to each real estate or architectural project.

PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION

We work closely with architects, builders and interior designers and have developed a thorough understanding of their schedules, technical requirements and commercial objectives.

INTEGRAL SOLUTIONS

From initial concept to final product, we take care of the entire process, including design, material selection, furniture, gardening and assembly.

MEDITERRANEAN STYLE WITH A UNIQUE TWIST

Drawing inspiration from outdoor living, Mediterranean comfort and natural aesthetics, we take a sophisticated and timeless approach to enhance the value of each project.

PROMPT DELIVERY AND ADHERENCE TO DEADLINES

We understand that agility is essential in real estate and construction projects, therefore we guarantee swift development and delivery without compromising on quality.

SUSTAINABILITY

We select durable materials and environmentally friendly solutions, which are ideal for conscious and responsible projects.

COMMERCIAL VALUE GENERATORS

Our designs help professionals to maximise the perceived value of their projects, thus facilitating the sale or rental of properties.

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IVÁN ESPINOSA DE LOS MONTEROS

AN ELITE EDUCATION AND POLITICAL CONVICTION FORMACIÓN DE ÉLITE Y CONVICCIÓN POLÍTICA

WRITTEN BY ANA PAVÓN

The Marbella Entrepreneur and Professional Club invites Iván Espinosa de los Monteros to present his book ‘ ESPAÑA TIENE SOLUCIÓN ’ at the iconic Óbal Hotel in Marbella

In a country where the political class has often been questioned for its lack of preparation and professional experience outside of institutional settings, Iván Espinosa de los Monteros is a notable exception.

He holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies from ICADE (Comillas Pontifical University), and went on to obtain an MBA in Finance from the Kellogg School of Management. Throughout his academic and professional career, he has been associated with rigour, excellence and an international focus. It is not surprising that he has such remarkable business acumen and talent, given that his father, Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros, a prominent figure in the worlds of business and diplomacy, had a significant influence on his personality. His father undoubtedly served as a role model in terms of integrity, education and public service. This legacy partly explains why, for Iván, politics is a duty rather than a personal ambition.

“Prior to entering the political arena, Iván Espinosa established a successful career in business. His experience as an entrepreneur has had a profound impact on his vision of the country. He is both pragmatic and economically liberal, and strongly critical of Marxism and state bureaucracy, which he believes stifle growth and innovation.”

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“He has just published his first book, entitled ‘España tiene solución’ (Spain has a solution), in which he shares many of his reflections and experiences, as well as possible solutions to ensure that the future of Spain and its next generations is truly prosperous.”

Prior to entering the political arena, Iván Espinosa established a successful career in business. His experience as an entrepreneur has had a profound impact on his vision of the country. He is both pragmatic and economically liberal, and strongly critical of Marxism and state bureaucracy, which he believes stifle growth and innovation

He entered politics relatively late, but in a decisive manner. His eloquence, diplomatic skills, logical arguments and personal elegance made him a recognised figure, even among those who did not share his views.

But beyond his ideology, it is an unusual degree of consistency that has defined Iván Espinosa de los Monteros. His vision of Spain as a unitary nation, as well as his defence of private property, constitutional order and a competitive economic model, have remained steadfast over the years.

Since leaving politics in 2023, he has continued to express his views through writing and participating actively in public debates, defending the need for a modern, coherent rightwing movement that is ‘unapologetic’.

His biography reveals a man who has remained committed to his ideals, even when it meant making personal or political sacrifices. He is a rare figure in Spanish politics, where academic rigour, professional experience and ideological coherence do not always align.

He has just published his first book, entitled ‘España tiene solución’ (Spain has a solution), in which he shares many of his reflections and experiences, as well as possible solutions to ensure that the future of Spain and its next generations is truly prosperous.

He expresses all these ideas in his book with his characteristic conviction and charisma, presenting historical data and references precisely and incisively, enabling readers to verify the information for themselves. We won’t spoil it for you – you’ll have to read it to draw your own conclusions.

A man committed to his ideals and restless by nature, he could not resist creating ‘Atenea’: a think tank and idea-sharing platform, to influence the current political debate and attract “talent” to public discourse.

The name ‘Atenea’ was not chosen at random; it was a deliberated choice, as the goddess Athena is a symbol of thought, determination and strategy. According to Greek mythology, Athena was born from the head of her father Zeus. Not only was she the goddess of wisdom, but also of strategic warfare, art and civilisation. She embodied reason, courage and a sense of justice.

With this symbol he created ‘Atenea’, a private platform for professionals and experts whose mission is to provide the most effective ideas and solutions to promote the competitiveness of Spanish society and ensure a promising future for young people. Atenea addresses issues of paramount importance in depth, such as the economy, justice, education, health and housing. We will continue to follow their progress closely!

The Marbella Entrepreneur and Professional Club organised a presentation of his book for its members at the iconic Hotel Óbal in Marbella, which was very well received.

On this occasion, the Marbella Entrepreneur and Professional Club honoured the businessman Pedro Rodríguez with a medal in recognition of his entire professional career, as the developer of some of the most luxurious residential projects in Marbella and Málaga.

Iván Espinosa de los Monteros and all the Óbal Hotel’s guests and clients enjoyed an exquisite tapas tasting featuring the finest Mediterranean flavours, accompanied by stunning views of Marbella’s old town, and on the hotel’s terrace, the colourful and vibrant works of art by the talented 12-year-old artist Rafa B., who can be found on Instagram as @rafab_artspain

Without a doubt, his works were an endearing, anecdotal moment that captivated the Spanish businessman and former politician Iván Espinosa de los Monteros, as well as those in attendance, after the signing of his book.

“Marbella Entrepreneur and Professional Club honoured the businessman Pedro Rodríguez with a medal in recognition of his entire professional career, as the developer of some of the most luxurious residential projects in Marbella and Málaga”

El Club de Empresarios y Profesionales de Marbella invita a Iván Espinosa de los Monteros para presentar su libro ‘ESPAÑA TIENE SOLUCIÓN’ en el emblemático Hotel Óbal de Marbella

En un país donde la clase política ha sido a menudo cuestionada por la falta de preparación o experiencia profesional fuera de las instituciones, la figura de Iván Espinosa de los Monteros representa una excepción notable.

Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales por el ICADE (Universidad Pontificia Comillas), y posteriormente con un MBA de finanzas en la Kellogg School of Management. Su trayectoria académica y profesional ha estado siempre ligada al rigor, la excelencia y una clara vocación internacional. Y no es de extrañar su excelente proyección empresarial y talento, ya que su personalidad ha estado influenciada por su padre, Carlos Espinosa de los Monteros, figura destacada del ámbito empresarial y diplomático. Fue sin duda su referente de integridad, formación y servicio público. En esa herencia, se entiende parte del carácter de Iván: la política como un deber, no como una ambición personal. Antes de saltar a la primera línea política, Iván Espinosa construyó una sólida carrera en el mundo empresarial. Esta experiencia como emprendedor marcó profundamente su visión del país: pragmático, liberal en lo económico, firmemente crítico con el marxismo y con la burocracia estatal que, en su opinión, ahoga el crecimiento y la innovación

Su irrupción en la política fue relativamente tardía, pero decisiva. Su oratoria, diplomacia, claridad argumentativa y elegancia personal le convirtieron en una figura reconocida incluso entre quienes no compartían sus postulados.

Pero más allá de su ideología, lo que ha definido a Iván Espinosa de los Monteros es una coherencia poco habitual. Su visión de España como nación unitaria, su defensa de la propiedad privada, del orden constitucional y de un modelo económico competitivo, no han cambiado un ápice, con el paso de los años.

Recientemente y tras su salida del terreno político en el año 2023, ha seguido opinando, escribiendo y participando activamente en el debate público, defendiendo la necesidad de una derecha moderna, coherente y ‘sin complejos’.

Su biografía nos muestra a un hombre que ha optado por el compromiso con sus ideas, incluso cuando ello ha

@rafab_artspain

supuesto sacrificios personales o políticos. Un perfil atípico en la política española, donde la solidez académica, la experiencia profesional y la coherencia ideológica no siempre van de la mano.

Acaba de publicar su primer libro, titulado ‘España tiene solución’, publicación que recoge buena parte de sus reflexiones, experiencias y valga la redundancia, posibles soluciones para que el futuro de las próximas generaciones y de España, sea realmente próspero. Todas estas ideas las plasma en su libro, con la convicción y carisma que lo caracterizan, de manera muy precisa e incisiva contra el marxismo y la polarización de la sociedad actual. En el libro apoya sus reflexiones, conclusiones e ideas, especificando datos históricos y referencias para que los lectores puedan verificarlos personalmente. No hagamos spoilers de su libro, porque habrá que leerlo para que cada uno saque sus conclusiones...

Un hombre comprometido con sus ideales e inquieto como él, no se ha resistido a crear ‘Atenea’, un Think Tank, o plataforma donde proyectar ideas, para influir en el debate político actual y atraer “talento” al debate público.

La elección de ese nombre ‘Atenea’ no es baladí, es un nombre muy premeditado, pues la Diosa Atenea, es símbolo de pensamiento, firmeza y estrategia. La diosa Atenea, nacida – según la mitología griega – de la cabeza de su padre Zeus, no fue simplemente la diosa de la sabiduría, sino también de la guerra justa, del arte y de la civilización. En ella confluían la razón, el valor y el sentido de la justicia. Con este símbolo crea ‘Atenea’, una plataforma privada de profesionales y expertos, cuya finalidad es la de aportar las mejores ideas y las mejores soluciones para que la sociedad española sea competitiva y los jóvenes tengan un futuro prometedor. En Atenea tratan en profundidad asuntos de imperativa importancia, como la economía, la justicia, la educación, la sanidad o la vivienda, entre otros. Seguiremos atentos a sus pasos!

El Club de Empresarios y Profesionales de Marbella organizó en el emblemático Hotel Óbal de Marbella, la presentación de su libro entre sus socios, con una gran acogida.

En esta ocasión, el Club de Empresarios y Profesionales de Marbella concedió, además como reconocimiento a toda su trayectoria profesional,

como promotor de los proyectos residenciales más lujosos de Marbella y Málaga, una merecida medalla, al empresario Pedro Rodríguez. Tanto Iván Espinosa de los Monteros como todos los asistentes y clientes del Hotel Óbal, disfrutaron además de una exquisita degustación de tapas con el mejor sabor mediterráneo y las mejores vistas del casco antiguo Marbella, en la terraza del hotel, de las coloridas y alegres obras de arte, de un talentoso niño de tan solo doce años, Rafa B., Instagram (rafab_artspain). Sin duda, sus obras fueron un momento dulce y anecdótico, que cautivó al mismísimo empresario y expolítico español, Iván Espinosa de los Monteros y a los asistentes, tras la firma de su libro.

Texto: Ana Pavón

Obras de arte: @rafab_artspain

Fotógrafo: Juan Carlos Dominguez

SANTIAGO DOMINGUEZ

THE SOUL BEHIND THE LEGENDARY RESTAURANTE SANTIAGO

TEXT: BY ANA PAVÓN

Gastronomy is one of the cultural and social pillars of Marbella. For decades, the city has attracted the world’s most discerning guests, not only because of its beaches, villas and high quality of life, but also because of its sophistication, hospitality… and culinary expertise. Fortunately, Marbella still boasts one of its greatest treasures – the man who was largely responsible for transforming the city into a tourist and cultural hub, and whose name stands for excellence, consistency and professionalism dedicated to providing impeccable service: Santiago Domínguez.

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Talking about Santiago is like talking about living history, a man who needed neither influencers nor fireworks to fill his restaurant with the most discerning clientele from across the national and international scenes – including royalty, politicians, film stars, artists and cultural figures. It is no coincidence that they all chose his iconic restaurant. It set the standards for generations of discerning gourmets and fine dining enthusiasts.

It was Santiago, a businessman from Burgos, who pioneered haute cuisine in Marbella, thereby contributing to the development of ‘Quality Tourism’ and culture in the region. His restaurant became a popular haunt for beautiful people and international high society. Its patrons included the King and Queen of Spain, Aristotle Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy, Salvador Dalí, Kofi Annan, Camilo José Cela, Jean-Paul Belmondo, Julio Iglesias and Antonio Banderas. His business philosophy was based on offering honest, reasonable prices and striving for excellence at all times. To guarantee the freshness and quality of his dishes, he bought produce directly from the ports.

Santiago Domínguez is a charismatic man. When you meet him in person, you can’t help but be enveloped by his humility and energetic personality. Those of us who know him personally admire his strong work ethic. Depending on the day, he may be wearing a chef’s coat, a jacket or a linen shirt. However, he has demonstrated that success lies not in being novel, but in establishing your business as the benchmark for Quality Tourism in Spain – a feat he has achieved with the tenacity that defines him as an entrepreneur.

Without a doubt, this great man has played a significant role in raising Marbella’s international profile. Throughout his extensive business career spanning seven memorable decades,

he has maintained his good name and reputation – a remarkable achievement in today’s world.

Santiago has elevated his profession to an art form, embodying the finest aspects of our identity: excellence, warmth and expertise. Quality tourism is built on small but significant gestures: wellcooked fish; a timely smile; wine recommended with knowledge and without haste; allowing diners to linger over their meal and enjoy an unforgettable experience. This is something that is sadly lacking in today’s trendy restaurants, especially in Marbella.

“Santiago has elevated his profession to an art form, embodying the finest aspects of our identity: excellence, warmth and expertise.”

His cuisine was unpretentious, it had soul. His dining room did not have neon lights, it had natural light. His management style was not just for show, it was deeply rooted. His restaurant was an establishment where professionalism was not just a slogan, it was a habit. And nowadays that is worth more than any star rating or viral review.

That is why the city of Marbella, a symbol of luxury and excellence, should pause today to reflect on his achievements. The closure of his restaurant marks the end of a significant chapter in the city’s history.

Marbella, the elegant lady of the south, has witnessed many transformations. But the one constant has been the presence of this great man who needs no further accolades because his story speaks for itself, unfolding slowly like a fine wine. In a city where names come and go with the ebb and flow of the tide and the headlines, he remained steadfast, with good taste and that blend of humility, high standards and ‘discretion’ that defines the ‘Greats’.

Its closure leaves behind a void and a sense of nostalgia — that elegant silence that accompanies meaningful farewells. Today, Marbella misses you and will always remember the restaurant that bore your name, Santiago. While others sought to be trendy, you were a traditionalist and a pioneer, making an important contribution to the region’s tourism and cultural development. And that, dear maestro, is what will last forever.

“Quality tourism is built on small but significant gestures: well-cooked fish; a timely smile; wine recommended with knowledge and without haste; allowing diners to linger over their meal and enjoy an unforgettable experience. This is something that is sadly lacking in today’s trendy restaurants, especially in Marbella. ”

JACQUELINE BISSET

THE ESSENCE OF TALENT LA ESENCIA DEL TALENTO

BY EVA DEL AMO

Jacqueline Bisset belongs to that category of actresses who have managed to build a solid career without resorting to media noise or the excesses of Hollywood. She was born in Surrey, England, in 1944, into a cultured and cosmopolitan family.

Cuando el 8 de enero de 1935 nació Elvis Aaron Presley en Tupelo (Mississippi), Jacqueline Bisset pertenece a esa categoría de actrices que han sabido labrarse una sólida carrera sin recurrir al ruido mediático ni a los excesos de Hollywood. Nació en el condado de Surrey (Inglaterra) en 1944, en el seno de una familia culta y cosmopolita.

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“A mode of conduct, a standard of courage, discipline, fortitude and integrity can do a great deal to make a woman beatutiful.”

She studied at the Lycée Français in London and took ballet lessons, but at 15 she had to accompany her mother, who was suffering from multiple sclerosis, after her parents divorced. In her spare time, she took acting classes and worked as a model.

STEP BY STEP

In the mid-1960s, Bisset made her debut in British productions. Opportunities soon followed through small roles in acclaimed films, such as Two for the Road with Audrey Hepburn. Although her appearances were brief, they were enough for her face to become recognized. Her breakthrough came in 1968, a decisive year in her career, when she shared the screen with Steve McQueen in Bullitt and Frank Sinatra in The Detective. It was the prelude to what the 1970s would bring, confirming that Bisset was destined to become one of the defining figures of her generation. Airport was one of the biggest box-office successes of the era, and soon after François Truffaut directed her in Day for Night, where her natural presence caught the attention of European filmmakers.

THE WORLD’S MOST ATTRACTIVE WOMAN

The film that made her internationally famous was The Deep in 1977. Starring alongside

Robert Shaw and Nick Nolte, Newsweek named her “the most beautiful actress of all time.” The film was a box-office triumph, and the images of Bisset swimming in nothing but a T-shirt were forever etched into the collective memory. Jacqueline, however, never felt comfortable with the exploitation of her image. Far from capitalizing on the stir the scene caused, she made it clear she wanted to be valued for her work, not reduced to a pretty face. This stand was a testament to her strong and independent character and her determination not to be swept up by Hollywood’s superficial side. From then on, instead of settling for easy roles, she chose projects that allowed her to grow as an actress. In Rich and Famous, directed by George Cukor, she played a role of great emotional depth, while in Under the Volcano with Albert Finney, she took on one of the most complex performances of her career, earning a Golden Globe nomination.

A SELF-MADE ACTRESS

Television also gave her important professional opportunities. Recognition came in 2013, when she won the Golden Globe for her role in the miniseries Dancing on the Edge. That night, she delivered one of the ceremony’s most memorable moments. Her speech, broken by emotion and tinged with humor, revealed an

authentic woman, without artifice, who had built a successful career while staying true to herself.

On a personal level, Jacqueline Bisset has always maintained a discreet profile, while being warm and generous with her fans, taking the time to sign autographs for them. Although she had relationships with several men over the years, such as actor Michael Sarrazin and Russian dancer Alexander Godunov, she never married nor wanted children, determined to spare them from excessive media exposure.

TRUE TO HER ESSENCE

In 2010, Bisset became the face of an American cosmetics brand for the launch of an anti-aging treatment. “I don’t hide my age; my skin does,” was the campaign’s slogan. That same year, she was awarded the Légion d’Honneur in France, a recognition that underscored the admiration she had long inspired in European audiences. Today, at 80, Jacqueline Bisset leads an active life. Her greatest achievement has been maintaining balance between Europe and the United States, between commercial cinema and more alternative projects—all without ever abandoning her essence. Her career, defined by authenticity and serene beauty, reflects the courage of an actress who chose to live her life with absolute coherence.

“Un modo de conducta, un estándar de coraje, disciplina, fortaleza e integridad pueden hacer mucho para que una mujer sea hermosa”

Estudió en el Liceo Francés de Londres y dio clases de ballet, pero a los 15 años tuvo que acompañar a su madre, enferma de esclerosis múltiple, después de que sus padres se divorciaran. En sus ratos libres daba clases de interpretación y trabajaba como modelo.

PELDAÑO A PELDAÑO

A mediados de los años 60, Bisset debutó en producciones británicas. Las oportunidades no tardaron en llegar a través de pequeños

papeles en películas de renombre, como Dos en la carretera, junto a Audrey Hepburn. Aunque sus apariciones eran breves fueron suficientes para que su rostro empezara a ser reconocido.

Su gran oportunidad llegó en 1968, un año decisivo en su trayectoria, que le permitió compartir escena con Steve McQueen en Bullitt y con Frank Sinatra en The Detective. Era la antesala de que lo que estaba por llegar en la década de los 70, que confirmó que

Bisset estaba llamada a ser una de las figuras de su generación. Aeropuerto fue uno de los grandes éxitos de taquilla de la época y, poco después, François Truffaut la dirigió en La noche americana, donde su naturalidad hizo que los directores de cine europeos fijaran su vista en ella.

LA MÁS ATRACTIVA DEL MUNDO

La película que la hizo mundialmente conocida fue Abismo, en 1977. Con Robert Shaw y Nick

Nolte como compañeros, la revista Newsweek la nombró “la actriz más atractiva de todos los tiempos”. El film triunfó en taquilla y las imágenes en las que Bisset aparecía nadando vestida únicamente con una camiseta quedaron grabadas para siempre en la memoria colectiva. Jacqueline, sin embargo, nunca se sintió cómoda con esa explotación de su imagen. Lejos de aprovechar el revuelo que la escena ocasionaba, dejó claro que quería ser valorada por su trabajo y no reducida a ser una cara bonita. Este golpe en la mesa no era más que una demostración de su carácter, fuerte e independiente, y su determinación a no dejarse arrastrar por el lado más superficial de Hollywood. Desde entonces, en lugar de acomodarse en papeles fáciles, eligió proyectos que le permitieron crecer como intérprete. En Ricas y famosas, dirigida por George Cukor, interpretó un papel de una gran carga emocional, mientras que en Bajo el volcán, con Albert Finney, afrontó

uno de los trabajos más complejos de su carrera, lo que le valió una nominación al Globo de Oro.

UNA ACTRIZ HECHA A SÍ MISMA

La televisión también le brindó grandes oportunidades profesionales. El reconocimiento a su carrera llegó en 2013, cuando ganó el Globo de Oro por su papel en la miniserie Dancing on the Edge. Aquella noche protagonizó uno de los momentos más recordados de la gala. Su discurso, entrecortado por la emoción y salpicado de humor, mostró a una mujer auténtica, sin artificios, que se había labrado una carrera de éxito sin dejar de ser ella misma. En lo personal, Jacqueline Bisset ha mantenido siempre un perfil discreto, pero muy cariñoso con sus fans, tomándose el tiempo necesario para firmar autógrafos a sus seguidores. Aunque mantuvo relaciones con diferentes hombres a lo largo de su vida, como el actor Michael Sarrazin y el bailarín ruso Alexandr Godunov, nunca se

casó ni quiso tener hijos para no someterlos a una excesiva exposición mediática.

SIN RENUNCIAR A SU ESENCIA

En 2010, Bisset fue imagen de una marca de cosméticos norteamericanos para el lanzamiento de un tratamiento antienvejecimiento. “Yo no escondo mi edad; mi piel sí”, fue el lema de la campaña publicitaria. Ese mismo año fue condecorada con la Orden de la Legión de Honor en Francia, un reconocimiento que subrayaba la admiración del público europeo. Hoy, Jacqueline Bisset mantiene una vida activa a sus 80 años. Su gran victoria es haber sabido mantener el equilibrio entre Europa y Estados Unidos, entre el cine comercial y las propuestas más alternativas, y todo ello sin renunciar a su esencia. Su carrera, marcada por la autenticidad y su serena belleza, esconde la valentía de una actriz que eligió vivir su vida con absoluta coherencia.

GLIMPSES OF THE SOUL

FINE ART PORTRAITS BY CECILIA CASTILLO

Cecilia Castillo’s photographs are like paintings: delicate, detailed, and poetic – a girl with a rabbit, a woman surrounded by flowers and clouds, an African mother with her child. “A portrait always reflects the inner world of a person,” she says.

Formerly a psychologist in Argentina for over 30 years, Castillo devoted herself fully to photography after retirement, guided by Russian mentor Amina Donskaya. Her portraits are quiet confessions, inviting a subtle dialogue: one observes, and is observed. “The model’s mood and my own shape the image. Every detail tells a story.”

Thus, her photographs reveal not merely faces, but entire worlds – frozen moments suspended between memory, emotion, and hope. Cecilia Castillo succeeds in transforming transience into eternity, as if each press of her camera’s shutter were an act of alchemy.

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A NIGHT OF ART AND COMPASSION: CHARITY GALA FOR TRIPLE A SHELTER

On September 13, 2025, Marbella enjoyed an unforgettable evening at Trocadero Arena during the Charity Gala in support of the Triple A Shelter — an event that beautifully united music, art, and solidarity on one stage.

The gala brought together numerous attendees, artists, and collaborators, including the Lima Dance Academy, rising star Jimena, and world-renowned magician Joe Labero, with the evening elegantly presented by Dagmara Legante. Their talent, generosity, and dedication transformed the night into a remarkable success. Guests were treated to captivating performances, enchanting moments, and an atmosphere filled with emotion — a true reflection of the compassion and community spirit that define this initiative.

The main goal of the event was to raise funds to continue supporting the invaluable work of the Triple A Shelter, an organization devoted to protecting and caring for animals in need.

Exclusive Life Magazine (ELM), a media outlet committed to promoting initiatives that inspire positive change, proudly reaffirms its dedication to supporting charitable causes driven by love, empathy, and solidarity.

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AMÙ BEACH CLUB OPENS ITS DOORS AT GRAN MARBELLA RESORT

Amù Beach Club is the most sophisticated addition to Costa del Sol. Part of the new Gran Marbella Resort & Beach Club, Amù sits directly on Playa del Real de Zaragoza, welcoming both resort guests and visitors. With a chic Mediterranean spirit, an elegant restaurant, and a vibrant poolside scene, Amù is Marbella’s newest coastal icon. Designed as an ode to the Riviera lifestyle, Amù Beach Club blends refined dining with the effortless glamour of the Costa del Sol. Relaxing on the beach sunbeds, celebrating special occasions, or indulging in bold Mediterranean flavours, follow all the same spirit: embrace the real Marbella vibe.

CENA GALA AECC MARBELLA AT LA FINCA DE LA CONCEPCIÓN

The Marbella Local Chapter, chaired by Santiago Gómez-Villares, celebrated a new milestone in both attendance and fundraising, surpassing €250,000 in proceeds. As in previous years, all funds will go directly toward sustaining the free programs and services the association provides for cancer patients and their families.

The Gala also served as the stage for the presentation of the “The Fighter” Award, created by David Marshall, which was given to actor Sergio Peris-Mencheta “for his testimony, which has significantly contributed to breaking stigmas, highlighting the importance of bone marrow donation, showing the reality of the disease, and offering hope to those going through similar situations.”

The highlight of the evening was a spectacular drone show designed by Umiles, Spain’s leading provider of this service, which the organization had kept as a surprise to mark its 40th anniversary and thank the city of Marbella.

During the evening, Spain’s largest charity raffle once again took place, surpassing 300 prizes thanks to the collaboration of more than 200 companies.

The Gala was hosted once again by Eva Ruiz and Poty Castillo, with performances by Modestia Aparte, singer Conchita, DJ Kike Supermix, illusionist Jorge Blass, and magician Yunke. As tradition dictates, the event also featured the raffle of a jewelry chest donated by Gómez & Molina Joyeros.

LA GALA DE MARBELLA SUPERA SU PROPIO

RECORD DE PARTICIPACIÓN CON CASI 700 ASISTENTES EN EL CUARENTA ANIVERSARIO

La Sede Local de Marbella, presidida por Santiago Gómez-Villares, obtiene un nuevo éxito de participación y de recaudación al superar los 250.000€ de ingresos. Un año más, todos los beneficios se van a destinar al mantenimiento de los programas y servicios que la asociación presta de manera gratuita a los pacientes de cáncer y sus familiares. La Gala ha sido el escenario perfecto para entregar el Premio “The Fighter”, diseñado por David Marshall, al actor Sergio Peris-Mencheta “porque su testimonio ha contribuido de forma significativa a romper estigmas, a poner en valor la donación de médula, a mostrar la realidad de la enfermedad y a dar esperanza a quienes están atravesando una situación similar”. El espectáculo de drones diseñado por la empresa Umiles, principal proveedor de este servicio en España fue la gran sorpresa que guardaba la organización de la Gala para celebrar el 40 aniversario y dar las gracias a la ciudad de Marbella. Durante el transcurso de la noche se ha realizado la rifa benéfica más importante de España volviendo a superar los 300 regalos gracias a la colaboración de más de doscientas empresas. Eva Ruiz y Poty Castillo han vuelto a ser los encargados de presentar la Gala que ha contado con las actuaciones de Modestia Aparte; la cantante Conchita; el DJ Kike Supermix y Jorge Blass y el Mago Yunke. Un año más, con la entrada de la Gala se sorteó el cofre de joyas donado por Gómez&Molina Joyeros.

BAXTER

MARBELLA

– THE ESSENCE OF ITALIAN DESIGN ELEGANCE COMES TO MARBELLA

The well-known Italian brand Baxter brings a new chapter of design excellence to Marbella with the opening of its first and only branch in Spain, set within the elegant Iconicity Building. This evocative space perfectly expresses the brand’s philosophy — a balance of artisanal craftsmanship, innovation, and emotional refinement. Behind every Baxter creation, there´s a story. From sculptural sofas to refined lighting and design pieces by Paola Navone, Draga & Aurel, Roberto Lazzeroni, Studiopepe, and others, each design embodies a dialogue between texture, material, and Mediterranean light.

The grand reopening event, held on October 9th, welcomed over 250 distinguished guests, including Marbella’s Mayor Mª Ángeles Muñoz, celebrated architects, interior designers, and key figures from the worlds of art and real estate — all gathered to experience Baxter’s unique universe of comfort and creativity.

Guests enjoyed a refined atmosphere, enhanced by an excellent service and a wonderful live piano music, while discovering the indoor and outdoor collections that define Baxter’s spirit and confirm Baxter Marbella as a new benchmark in Italian design and contemporary lifestyle on the Costa del Sol.

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WORLD VISION 2025

CHARITY GALA AT PUENTE ROMANO

Once again, Puente Romano Marbella set the stage for the World Vision 2025 Charity Gala, held in the resort’s iconic Tennis Club. This annual event, dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities across the globe, placed special focus on Ethiopia and its efforts to build long-term food security through land restoration and the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices, with the aim of improving child nutrition and fostering sustainable livelihoods.

The evening’s musical program featured a headline performance by N-Trance, renowned for their iconic electronic beats, alongside The Gypsies, who captivated the audience with a vibrant mix of flamenco, salsa, and pop. The night concluded with top DJs keeping the celebratory atmosphere alive until the very end.

As part of the fundraising initiatives, resort owner Daniel Shamoon hosted a charity auction, offering prizes such as fine dining experiences and luxury stays at Puente Romano Marbella, generously donated by the hotel itself.

The World Vision Charity Gala reflects Puente Romano Marbella’s unwavering commitment to creating a meaningful impact in international communities most in need. The collaboration allows guests to enjoy an unforgettable evening while directly contributing to projects that transform lives across the world. The program began with a sunset cocktail reception at the resort’s Tennis Club, followed by a gourmet dinner that seamlessly blended haute cuisine with world-class performances, celebrating international solidarity in an atmosphere of elegance and generosity.

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