New National Police office planned for central San Pedro

Foreign residents in San Pedro Alcantara could soon find it easier to access some key public services after Marbella Town Hall approved the transfer of a municipal premises in the town centre to the National Police.

The decision was passed during the council’s ordinary March plenary session and involves a local authority-owned building on Avenida Marques del Duero, right in the centre of San Pedro. The property will be handed over to the Ministry of the Interior for use by the National Police.

The premises will house services including the issuing of DNI cards and passports, as well as the Complaints and Citizen Attention Office. While the DNI is a Spanish identity document mainly used by Spanish nationals, the move is still likely to be of interest to many expats and international residents, particularly those who need to visit police offices for administrative matters, complaints, documentation queries or general public attention services.

The location of the new office could make a huge difference to residents without a car

For many foreign residents living in San Pedro and the surrounding area, access and location can make a big difference when dealing with Spanish bureaucracy. A more central office could make these services easier to reach, especially for those without a car, older residents, or people who prefer to handle paperwork close to home rather than travelling further afield.

Municipal spokesperson Felix Romero said the measure reflects the need to provide San Pedro with facilities that match the area’s growing population and activity. He explained that the building, which formerly served as the Municipal Tourism Office, is in a busy central area with strong pedestrian access. It is also already equipped with the necessary infrastructure, including water, electricity and fibre optic connection, and is fully accessible.

The new office is expected to take on more public-facing services

These practical details matter, particularly in a town where both the local and international population continues to grow. San Pedro has become an increasingly important residential hub within the Marbella municipality, with many foreign homeowners and long-term residents relying on nearby public services for day-to-day administration.

The Town Hall also confirmed that the current National Police premises on Calle Manuel Cantos will be reserved exclusively for Judicial Police use. That means the new office is expected to take on the more public-facing services.

Although the plenary session covered a range of other municipal issues, this decision is one of the most relevant for everyday life in San Pedro. If the transfer goes ahead as planned, the new office could provide a more visible and practical point of contact for residents in the heart of San Pedro.