Marbella has evolved into a welcoming year-round hub for its global visitors. Here’s why you should visit
Monocle’s The Skinny on Marbella reflects on the city’s growing appeal beyond its traditional image as a party destination. Writing from the Buchinger Wilhelmi wellness clinic, Tyler Brûlé highlights how Marbella is increasingly attracting visitors seeking health, relaxation and a balanced lifestyle, supported by new hospitality projects and an international community spending more time in the region.
In The Skinny on Marbella, Monocle’s Tyler Brûlé reflects on why the Spanish coastal city continues to attract a global crowd year round. Writing from the Buchinger Wilhelmi clinic above Marbella, he describes the growing appeal of the area as a place not only for holidays but also for wellness, work and lifestyle resets.
Beyond its reputation for beaches and nightlife, Marbella is presented as a destination where visitors can balance health, productivity and leisure. Long coastal walks, wellness programmes and new hospitality projects are helping reshape the city’s image into something calmer and more lifestyle focused.
The column also highlights how Marbella continues to evolve with new developments, cafés and cultural spots that cater to an increasingly international community choosing to spend longer periods in the region rather than just short holidays.
