Marbella’s long awaited redevelopment of La Bajadilla Port is finally moving forward after 16 years of delays. With a €200M investment, expanded marina capacity, a future cruise terminal and a new waterfront district, this project will reshape the city’s coastline, tourism ecosystem and real estate market. Here’s what buyers, investors and residents need to know.
Marbella’s property market is entering a new phase as summer 2026 ends. Transaction volumes have dropped sharply, yet prices continue to rise — driven by limited supply, strong international demand, and a slowdown in new construction. The result is a more selective, value driven market where timing and expertise make all the difference.
Spain’s housing market continues to grow at a strong pace, yet the Bank of Spain sees no signs of a speculative bubble. In its latest annual report, the central bank highlights solid household finances, stable lending conditions and a chronic housing shortage as the key forces shaping today’s market. For buyers, sellers and investors, the outlook remains one of long‑term stability and sustained demand.
Spain’s Supreme Court has struck down the National Register for Tourist Housing (NRA), ruling that the central government overstepped its authority by imposing a unified system on a sector controlled by the autonomous regions. While the decision removes the national ID requirement for short term rentals, it preserves the state’s role in data coordination and platform oversight. The ruling marks a pivotal moment in Spain’s housing policy, reinforcing regional autonomy while reshaping how tourist accommodation is monitored and regulated.
