Villa On Spain’s Golden Mile Waterfront Seeks New Dance Partner

El Martinete, a storied mansion on southern Spain’s Costa del Sol, is alive with its glamorous past. Located along the Mediterranean Sea in Marbella, an international tourist destination in the Andalusia area, the estate occupies a prime spot on what is known as the Golden Mile―a stretch of waterfront second and third villas close to five-star hotels and golf courses. Nearby is the luxury marina Puerto Banus.

Embellishing old-world charm with modern amenities, the property has long been a hot spot for the Hollywood jet set. The original owner and designer of the mansion was Antonio “El Bailarin” Ruiz Soler, a famous flamenco dancer known for the percussive martinete (hammer) style from which the estate takes its name.