Join us on a trip to the ‘Riviera of the North’ this month – Denmark, with its numerous islands and canals – to meet the Danes, allegedly one of the world’s happiest peoples. Or travel in style aboard the Al-Andalus train, replete with luxurious 1920s-inspired art deco.
Take a tour of a outstanding contemporary mansion commanding all it surveys from its privileged position in Cascada de Camoján and consider transforming your garden into a second living room, with top tips from design experts at Bo Concept.
With the summer upon us, we present five roof top bars in Marbella that will make any occasion perfect, with mesmerising views, and ambience and service to match. If dining out par excellence is your penchant, make a reservation at Michelin-starred El Lago.
Some important events taking place this month include TEDx Marbella and the Digital Enterprise Show in Málaga – we preview both. Find out also about a revolution in home energy generation from Sunthalpy, and get the lowdown on ChatGPT.
Elsewhere in these pages, admire the iconic lines of the new Lamborghini Revuelto, check out Dior’s new Spring/Summer 2023 Collection, and meet Aubrey Plaza, whose quirky appeal has won her favour with fans and film directors alike.
Enjoy!
IAIN BLACKWELL, PUBLISHER
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Five Marbella Rooftop Bars
Elevate your experience, quite literally, by spending quality time at one of Marbella’s best roof top bars. Make the most of the summer season socialising with friends in a superlative setting, enjoying unrivalled views with premium drinks and chic bites.
Benito Gómez, Ronda’s No-Nonsense Michelin-Chef
Meet Executive Chef Benito Gómez of two-Michelin star restaurant Bardal in Ronda and find out how a small kitchen with eight professional chefs operates with precision. With 18 or 21 dishes on the tasting menus, it’s vital that diners arrive at the restaurant on time.
The Al-Andalus Train
Have you ever dreamed of taking a luxurious train trip, with 1920s inspired art deco and sleeper suites? Turn this dream into reality by reserving a berth on the Al-Andalus Train, which offers a number of itineraries that include Málaga, Sevilla, and Barcelona.
Transform Your Garden Into A Second Living Room
With summer upon us, consider a range of tips from design experts at Danish Furniture brand, Bo Concept on how to extend your living room into the garden. Make the most of your outdoor space, whether a garden or terrace, for relaxing, dining and socialising.
Mansion Camojan 55, Vasari’s Finest Yet
Boutique realtor and developer Vasari has to be commended for Camojan 55. Occupying an enviable location in Cascada de Camoján, the villa features a set of wow factors that set it apart even within the hotly contested upper echelon of the market in Marbella.
Dynamic Denmark
Also known as the Riviera of the North, with over 400 islands and being almost as flat as Holland, Denmark regularly tops international polls as one of the best countries to live in and also for having some of the world’s happiest people – find out why this is the case.
El Lago: A Feast For The Senses
Michelin-starred restaurant El Lago at Greenlife Golf east of Marbella offers a memorable experience. We recommend trying Chef Fernando Villasclara’s 9-course Menu Sazón, with all ingredients sourced within a 100km radius, including the great wine pairings
Lamborghini Revuelto Plug-In Hybrid
The 2024 Revuelto Plug-In Hybrid is Lamborghini’s replacement for the long-running Aventador. As such, it sports a 6.5-litre V-12 married to three electric motors creating an impressive total output of 1001-horsepower, making it the most powerful Lamborghini ever built.
