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Corporate DNA

The Art Of Living in Spain Holding. Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort

Who we Are

The Art of Living in Spain (TAOLIS) is one of the most prominent real estate developers and builders in Murcia, southern Spain. Backed by a team of 70+ specialists in construction, design, architecture, marketing, sales, after sales, finance, administration, legal and business development, we ensure excellence from concept to completion. With more than 25 years of experience in real estate, we offer a new way of living where architecture, innovation and sustainability come together to create high-value communities.

The Art of Living in Spain comprises six specialized real estate companies in different areas. This integrated model allows us to control every detail of the process, ensuring excellence, consistency and long-term value in every project. Our flagship development, Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort, is a one-of-a-kind concept in Europe: a complex of various projects and infrastructures designed to promote longevity and a superior quality of life.

Throughout our trajectory, we have been internationally recognized. The International Property Awards have distinguished us as leaders in innovation and sustainability applied to construction, architecture, and real estate marketing in Spain. In addition, the GRI Awards have ranked us among the Top 3 developers in Europe and within the Top 10 worldwide in real estate destination development and promotion.

Residents enjoying community life at Altaona Resort Murcia

We build innovative and sustainable communities,
where living longer and better becomes a reality

Our Vision

Be Spain’s most holistic, innovative and sustainable developer, inspiring unique communities

We aim to be recognized as the developer that creates innovative, sustainable spaces designed for people to live longer and better, enjoying quality of life, well-being, and an unparalleled sense of belonging.

Golf course at sunset in Altaona Murcia

Our Mission

Build communities that deliver long-term value, well-being and a high quality of life

At The Art of Living in Spain, we transform real estate into a life experience. Innovation drives every one of our processes: from conceptualization, design, and construction to marketing, sales, and specialized post-sales and maintenance services.

Our daily mission is to create communities filled with quality of life, where every person feels part of something unique. At The Art of Living in Spain, we work to build life legacies, places where living longer and better is possible.

Main entrance of Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort in Murcia, surrounded by palm trees and Mediterranean landscape.

Our Philosophy

At The Art of Living in Spain, we believe that true success is built through relationships. With our teams, we foster creativity, innovation, and growth that allow us to advance together. With our suppliers, we cultivate trust and continuity that ensure maximum quality. With our clients, we offer far more than a home or a place to stay; we deliver life experiences that integrate nature, community, and well-being.

We strive to be recognized as the company that redefines real estate development, not only for what we build, but for how we build it: with integrity, innovation and a holistic philosophy, creating spaces where living better becomes a reality.

lake near new-build homes in Altaona

Our corporate Values

Innovation & Sustainability with Purpose

We lead the market with pioneering projects in sustainability and design. We
apply technology, energy efficiency, and new community models to always
stay one step ahead.

Integrity & Transparency to Build Trust

We act with ethics and transparency in every decision. The trust we generate with clients, suppliers, investors and other partners is our greatest guarantee for the future.

Quality excellence

We build with quality, we deliver with excellence. From the selection of materials and construction methods to post-sales service, we are committed to consistently exceeding expectations.

People at the heart

Employees, clients, partners, investors and communities are at the center of everything we do. We build to improve people’s lives, today and tomorrow.

International Property Awards. Oasis Altaona in Murcia.

Our key Staff

Ted Oorbals

Founder & CEO

Entrepreneur since 1989 with extensive expertise in real estate, technology, and wellness. Founder of The Art of Living in Spain and driver of the Altaona vision, merging real estate, data-driven longevity, and lifestyle design into one transformative destination.

Ebel Magnin

General Counsel

Former Shell executive and senior partner at law firm Loyens & Loeff. Specialist in structured finance and cross-border legal transactions. Co-founder of wellness and finance ventures with a global advisory footprint spanning Europe and Latin America.

Richard Citteur

Business Development Director

Real Estate & Execution. With a Master’s degree Business Administration. With 25+ years of international experience in international real estate, investment sales, and project development.

Jesús López Varela

General Manager

With 20+ years of leadership experience in real estate, construction, and industrial sectors. Experience with large-scale developments including Polaris World (€250M+ turnover, 10,000 homes). Executive MBA degree. Expert in strategy, P&L management, negotiation, and cross-cultural leadership.

Sole Fernández Díaz

Business Development Director

Real estate professional with 20+ years of international experience spanning business development, operations, asset management, and luxury hospitality. Skilled in stakeholder relationship management and market expansion across Europe, the U.S., and Latin America.

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