Marbella's Celeb Couples

Hot Marbella snuggles down with the celebrity couples that have enjoyed a little quality time, Marbella style


Antonio Banderas and Melanie Griffith

Without doubt the Golden Couple on the coast and easily Malaga’s favourite son, Antonio can do no wrong when it comes to his hometown. Melanie also quickly became a favourite of the Spanish press, even learning a little of the language and appearing on the balcony to watch the Easter processions with their daughter Stella, which Antonio takes part in. Although they spend summers in their villa in Los Monteros, they tend not to get involved in Marbella’s hectic summer social scene, with Antonio prefering to sail his yacht out of Marina Benalmadena. They normally give the press a day at home at the start of the summer, on the condition that they are then left alone. All is not well however, with Melanie recently being treated for her addictions in the US and Antonio reportedly delivering an ultimatum to her.


David and Victoria Beckham

When “El Becks” signed for Real Madrid in 2003 for £24.5m, there was widespread anticipation amongst real estate agents that the couple might base themselves in Marbella. So when David and Victoria were spotted in both Mijas and Puerto Banus, luxury developers whipped themselves into frenzy. After all, they reasoned, David could always commute up to Madrid by private jet from the airport or helicopter from the luxury mansion they were bound to buy in the hills above Marbella. And given Victoria’s love of designer shopping (and the fact that the town has the highest proportion of Essex boys and girls this side of Romford), Puerto Banus would be a perfect destination for her. Alas, David decided that he needed to move to the capital, and the rest (including Rebecca Loos) is history.



Ashley and Cheryl Cole

Cheryl and “Cashley” have long had an affinity with Puerto Banus, and the Ocean Club in particular. I once bumped into most of the England football team around the pool in 2006, the weekend after they had been knocked out of the World Cup by Portugal. I asked one defender what they were doing here and he replied that they were on Ashley’s Stag weekend. “Hang on” I said, “You must have planned this because you only got beaten on Wednesday. Are you telling me that England got knocked out of the World Cup so that you could go to Ashley Cole’s Stag?”

“F… Off” he replied

This was all before the X Factor and Cheryl achieving “National Treasure” status. So when the kiss and tell allegations of Ashley’s drunken night with a blonde hit the headlines it was only natural that he chose to bring here to Puerto Banus for a little retail therapy for his alleged indiscretions. And afterwards they discreetly retired to a lounger at Ocean Club. Just Ashley, Cheryl, a posse of bodyguards and several thousand paparazzi trying to snap them in the VIP area. ..



Dolph and Anette Lundgren

Dolph and Anette first came to Marbella on their honeymoon, although she had been a frequent visitor as a child. What was supposed to be a wine trip and visit to Marrakech turned into a three week stay, and they finally brought a house in 1997. Dolph now splits his time between London, Marbella and LA – where he has just finished shooting “The Expendables” with an all star cast including Sylvester Stallone, Mickey Rourke, Jet Li, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Bruce Willis and the late Britney Murphy.

Dolph was also recently made an “Ambassador for Marbella” by the Town Hall, where he commented “Marbella is a very special place for my family. It’s a marvellous city where we can enjoy life to the full”. The actor also praised the “warmth and hospitality of the people who know how to enjoy life” and we’ve often spotted Dolph and Anette out on the town, doing a little enjoyment of their own!




Noel Gallagher and Meg Matthews

In 1997 Oasis were the biggest band in the world and the media frenzy about the release of their eagerly awaited third album “Be There Now” reached fever pitch before the launch on August 21. To escape the spotlight Noel Gallagher and Meg Mathews, who had married in Vegas earlier that year, fled London to a secret location. While the press spent August combing the south of France and the Caribbean for the couple, they were, in fact, enjoying the sunshine in a villa in the hills above Marbella, with their own personal chef and an “executive concierge” . Noel and Meg had a great time, being visited by an incognito Liam, as well as Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell, and threw several all night dinner parties, while laughing at the Sky TV coverage that wondered where they were. But even though Noel had written the classic “Wonderwall” for Meg, the couple split in 2001.


Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz

OK so “Spain’s most beautiful couple” haven’t been spotted snuggling at Sinatra’s, boogieing down at Buddha Beach or getting up close and personal at the Puente Romano, but it can only be a matter of time surely? And with marriage and or pregnancy rumours a staple of the Spanish Press, you can be sure to hear plenty about Javier and “Pene” over Valentine’s!