Rafa Nadal, Cristiano Ronaldo and Pau Gasol beach club

Marbella will welcome a new high-end dining and leisure experience in summer 2025 when Tatel, the eagerly awaited restaurant brand backed by sports legends Rafa Nadal, Pau Gasol, and Cristiano Ronaldo, takes over the legendary Villa Tiberio site. 

Directly in the middle of the luxurious Golden Mile, the sprawling estate, surrounded by lush gardens, will transform into Tatel’s sixth global outpost, joining Madrid, Ibiza, Dubai, Riyadh, and Valencia.

Due to open by August, the Marbella venue is undergoing extensive renovations. Unlike its counterparts, it will double as a beach club, offering poolside relaxation by day and exclusive fine dining with live music by night.

Tatel’s signature mix of gourmet cuisine and sophisticated setting will define the experience, targeting Marbella’s big-spending clientele.

Tatel, part of Mabel Hospitality under Mabel Capital, has long been after the perfect Golden Mile spot, drawn by Marbella’s renewed appeal, according to the group. The former Villa Tiberio, a Mediterranean and Italian fine-dining landmark since 1989, closed in March 2024. Its opulent gardens and salons once hosted stars like Sean Connery.

Meanwhile, Mabel Capital is investing €200 million in Marbella and Estepona, developing 75 luxury apartments and six villas. These ‘branded residences’ will offer five-star hotel-style amenities, bringing in the highest of global flyers.