If there is a place for luxury shopping it is Marbella. Therefore, if there is a place for "Luxury Sales", that is Marbella too. We show you which are the most chic establishments so that you can make the sales moment a real pleasure.

Although the standard of living in Marbella and surroundings is very high and you can buy all kinds of luxury items all year round, the sales are a golden opportunity to get the same items at better prices. There is another great time for sales in Marbella, in the summer period, but today we are going to focus on the winter sales.

When do the luxury sales start on the Costa del Sol?

From the seventh of January the sales officially begin in Spain. They are slightly later than in other European countries because, in addition to Father Christmas, here we have the tradition of the Three Wise Men. This means that gifts are still being given in Spanish households until 6 January, which is why the sales start a little later. Besides the Three Wise Men, we inform you about other important Christmas tips on the Costa del Sol in our blog, but today we will focus on the "Luxury Sales".

Even though Christmas has filled us with gifts, there's always one more whim to satisfy or one more must-have item to buy. A new pair of golf clubs, a designer handbag that they forgot to give you, renewing the ski equipment for the kids or updating the wardrobe with the latest in fashion catwalks. Any excuse is a good one to go on a "Luxury Sale". Renewing ourselves makes us happier and younger.

Which are the top shops in the luxury sales?

We help you with your shopping with the three most important shops that should not be missing in your sales list: Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Dior. But we also advise you on many other top brands that are a must for your shopping, and we tell you where in Marbella you can find them. The vast majority are located in Puerto Banus, the port of glamour, where there are also impressive luxury properties. That's the great thing about this marina, which concentrates the best luxury shopping in Europe in its facilities. Let's get started:

The Italian designer brand Gucci 

Marbella can boast of having one of the exclusive establishments of this Italian firm. You no longer have to travel all the way to Milan to bring the latest trends in your suitcase. The Gucci brand brings a selection of its best items to Marbella. This point of sale is a must for lovers of luxury fashion. Although it has outlet offers all year round, the sales allow you to buy more recent pieces.

The timeless handbag brand: Louis Vuitton

This brand has iconic bags that become classics forever. They are masterfully crafted in leather and are a must-have to add a glamorous touch to any outfit. If you love Louis Vuitton bags, don't miss the opportunity to buy them in the Marbella shop. Their catalogue also includes jewellery, watches, perfumes, eyewear and fashion for men and women. Their boots are very eye-catching and their travel guides are very original.

From haute couture in Paris... to the Marbella boutique: Dior

This French brand is an ode to beauty and savoir-faire. Men's and women's fashion, accessories, perfumes, jewellery, high-end beauty products, home and baby/children's section encompasses the Christian Dior company. Wearing any of their designs will make you feel like a real film star. Both in haute couture and pret-a-porter, it is a brand with a very defined, modern and elegant stamp at the same time. Its main boutiques in Spain are only in Madrid, Barcelona, Ibiza and Marbella. So, if you are on the Costa del Sol from January onwards, and you want to expand your Dior universe, don't miss Banús.

Multi-brand option for the "Luxury Sale".

There are shopping centres on the Costa del Sol that host several brands at the same time. Within the luxury sector, the main one is the El Corte Inglés Banús shopping centre, but there is also La Cañada or Miramar in Fuengirola. For sales all year round, because they are huge outlets, there are: El Corte Inglés Costa Mijas and the wonderful McArthur Glen in Malaga (near the airport).

Personal Shopper Services

If you want to go directly to buy a look for an event and/or you also need some fashion and trend advice, don't hesitate to use a Personal Shopper service. They will make it easy for you to find your way around the world of the most luxurious brands and you will save a lot of time.

Top brands for top shopping

These are some of the big brands that you can visit in Marbella all year round or during the two sales seasons, winter or summer:

West part of Marbella

In the avenues of PUERTO BANUS

Concentrated in a beautiful harbour, full of yachts and exclusive restaurants, Puerto Banús offers more than 100 fashion, accessories, jewellery and perfume brands. Once in the narrow streets of the port, with its typical white buildings, you will find the best brands almost in a row. Burberry, Hermès Paris, Saint Laurent, Valentino, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tom Ford, Jimmy Choo, Loewe, Dolce&Gabbana, Tod's, Carolina Herrera, Rolex, Ralph Lauren, among others, are waiting for you in Banús.

In the Shopping Centre EL CORTE INGLES BANUS

Also in the Banus area is this large shopping centre, El Corte Inglés, which is one of the most important own-brand and multi-brand stores in Spain and Europe. It is home to an impressive range of luxury goods. In addition, you can park comfortably and have lunch or a coffee in its multiple restaurant areas. This is the list of brands currently available in alphabetical order.

At the emblematic MARBELLA CLUB HOTEL

Although only open at certain times of the year, there is a beautiful Chanel shop at the Marbella club. It's not a brand that lends itself too much to sales, but there may be some kind of promotion, especially for its most loyal customers. Another branch of Louis Vuitton is also located on the premises of this hotel. The hotel itself has its own boutique and other high-end boutiques. Let's not forget that Marbella Club and Puente Romano offer luxury services because the best properties in Marbella are in their area. We are referring to the marvellous villas, mansions and flats on the Golden Mile.

Center and east part of Marbella

In the LA CAÑADA shopping centre

This shopping centre is more mid-range, such as Zara or Mango, but in recent years the trend of its managers has been to include luxury brands, thus raising the level of the shopping centre. Here is the full list, but companies such as Apple, Lacoste, Calvin Klein, Bimba y Lola, Tous, Polo Ralph Lauren and Victoria's Secret stand out.

In the streets of MARBELLA'S CENTRE

The shops in the centre of Marbella are endearing and have very special products as opposed to the department stores. In terms of luxury sales, two shops in particular stand out. They are fashion shops of the big brands but they sell either second hand or vintage pieces that have been revalued. We are referring to: Chic Vintage and Vintage Déjà Vu.