Nº 299 OCTOBER 2024ESSENTIAL MAGAZINE

Loving life in October

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Here on the Coast, life has returned to its blissful normal after the frenetic summer and soaring temperatures.

In this essential monthly read, we invite you to explore the ancient city of Prague and to discover the charms of Almería.

Check out the superb styling of the Tom Ford Resort Collection 2025 and become acquainted with the burgeoning talent of Lady Gaga.

We preview the much-anticipated Design Week Málaga, examine the new Lamborghini Temerario, and investigate what panic rooms are all about.

Take a tour round a sumptuous contemporary villa in Elviria and decorate your home inside and out with La Florie’s Floral Beauty.

For beachfront dining as good as it gets with the waves breaking in close proximity, make a point of heading to the new Malva Beach in Estepona. All this and more awaits you in these pages.

IAIN BLACKWELL, PUBLISHER

ONLINE STORIESFROM THE LAST ISSUE

Giannis Toman

Giannis Toman, A Celebration of Culinary Authenticity


Meet Giannis Toman, the Executive Chef of the METT Hotel & Beach Resort Marbella - Estepona. He is responsible for the hotel’s culinary offering, comprising four venues: El Bar de Lola, the Azure Beach Club, the iconic Italian restaurant, Isola, and, most recently, AMMOS for fine Greek cuisine.

Atrium Palace

The Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa Resort & Villas


The Atrium Palace Thalasso Spa, one of three Atrium resorts on the island of Rhodes, has been honoured as the TripAdvisor Best of the Best in the Luxury sector in Europe. Expect to be pampered, wined and dined, and treated with glowing hospitality when staying at Europe’s best luxury resort.

Villa Elite

Villa Elite, A Place in El Paraíso


This is a home that lives up to its name in every way - a sumptuous property that is so well appointed, you may never want to leave. Located in El Paraiso (in paradise), see what makes Villa Elite so special with its contemporary construction and virtually every conceivable mod con.

The Algarve

Algarve, Explore The Other Coast


Take time out to get to know The Algarve, at only a three-hour drive from Marbella. Become immersed in a world of beaches, pine forests, and sandy lagoons, interspersed with quaint towns and villages, famous golf resorts, and marinas. Experience and enjoy Portuguese cuisine and hospitality.

Sri Lanka

Luxury In Southern Sri Lanka


Line up a memorable sojourn in sunny Sri Lanka, famous for the tranquility and spiritual richness of its southern hill country. Take time out for a pampering experience par excellence in sumptuous hotels like Amanwella, Amangalla, Kannada Kanda, and the Anantara Peace Haven Resort.

Vilas 12

Vilas 12 Golden Mile


A modern oasis of tranquility and refinement at the heart of the Golden Mile, Vilas 12 comprises 12 superbly styled modern villas within a private enclave. They offer the ultimate in lifestyle for those who appreciate the finer things in life, at one of Marbella’s A-list addresses.

Maserati MC20 Cielo

Maserati MC20 Cielo


Check out the svelte lines of the Maserati MC20 Cielo, an all-new Italian supercar capable of attaining 100km/hr in only 2.9 seconds and a top speed of 325km/hr. It features a roof made of electrochromic glass, which allows it to switch between clear and near-opaque forms at the touch of a button.

Zoco Home

Zoco Home, Creating The Natural Look


Zoco Home, with showrooms in Mijas and Marbella, has established a reputation for creating nature-inspired interiors that perfectly blend with their Mediterranean surroundings, with the use of materials such as quality wood, stone, marble, iron, rattan, fabrics, complemented by natural colours.