Continuing the trilogy of blogs boasting Marbellas unique residential villa areas. After having spoken of fantastic coastal areas along the Costa del Sol such as The Golden Mile and Nueva Andalucía, today we would like to blog about Benahavis. One of the most unique and emblematic mountain villages on La Costa del Sol, with a remarkable Arabian past. Luxury developments, golf courses, great gastronomic cuisine and all surrounded by tranquillity. Benahavis is a flavour of Andalucía with typical white washed houses, alleys and picturesque corners setting a precedence and a stunning backdrop to its beautiful luxury villas. Known for several main factors; mixing traditional style white villages of Malaga province with the contemporary and modern style touristic infrastructure of the 21st century. ‘El Comedor de la Costa del Sol’ translating to “The Costa del Sols dining room” is one of its greatest nicknames, boasting countless numbers of restaurants and bars; becoming a gastronomic centre of reference.
LA ZAGALETA
La Zagaleta is located in one of the most privileged areas on the Costa del Sol, founded with the aim to become one of the most private, safe and prestigious estates in Europe combining carefully chosen styles and respectfully integrating with its natural environment. It is the best example of how a private residential luxury estate should be. Covering 900 hectares of gated natural environment, with approximately 300 homes built and a large selection of plots available for new development. Various services such as an 18-hole golf course, clubhouse, equestrian centre, private airport shuttle service, laundry service and maintenance are offered to members, residents and guests. Its properties reflect a harmonious blend of architecture from the most traditional to the most modern villas imaginable including authentic Andalusian style, communally enjoying the nature landscape offered by La Zagaleta Country Club as private gardens also form part of the global landscape of the development, enhancing spectacular designer swimming pools with the flora and fauna found in South of Spain. This large estate is home to Marbellas most prestigious and impressive properties with prices ranging between 3 and 25 million euros.
LA QUINTA
La Quinta located in the southernmost area of Benahavis seeks to offer all the services of an exclusive country club, uniting a more varied range of properties. La Quinta boasts ‘La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa’, an exclusive 5 star hotel and spa resort improving the services in the area, independent to the golf course and clubhouse, only steps away from its doors. Andalusian in style with Moroccan details it seamlessly blends in with the valleys surroundings. The Spa offers a wide variety of beauty treatments, swimming pools, and even a Children’s Club with a great team of staff for children to enjoy a varied list of activities. The Golf Club on the other hand is the social heart of La Quinta. The club revolves around golf, but also boasts a bar and lounge area, a terrace with wonderful views and a restaurant. An ideal golfing lifestyle.
EL MADROÑAL
Due to the grand proportions of Benahavis landscape and lush vegetation, its developments concept revolves around its natural surroundings and its green golf courses. From its rolling mountains and the dazzling blue of the sea as its backdrop, El Madroñal offers some of the most exclusive villas on the Costa del Sol. Its natural environment and typical Spanish Mediterranean style villas (many modernized), blend in with the lush surroundings.
LOS ARQUEROS
Los Arqueros is a gated community that symbolizes harmony between the beach and the mountains, affording unbeatable views whether from a villa or an apartment in the development. A very quiet residential area close to Benahavis, Marbella and Puerto Banus, with its own golf course.
PUERTO DEL ALMEDRO
Situated below Los Arqueros, Puerto del Almendro boasts a smaller residential area located at the foot of the Serranía de Ronda within a lush forest. Without a doubt tranquillity is this developments main feature in addition to its good connection with the coastal area due to its southern location in the Benahavis area, making an ideal development. The inclination of its land ensures stunning panoramic sea views.
LOS FLAMINGOS
Los Flamingos, is one of the most attractive locations on the Costa del Sol, it is dream golf valley development. The most attractive feature of this impressive location are the wonderful views it offers down to the sea, over the golf courses, of the natural lake and to the mountain range, making it an ideal location. Ideal for playing golf, enjoying a Spa day in its luxury hotel, passing time at the resort’s beach club or simply enjoy the wonderful sunsets, surrounded by absolute peace and tranquillity. Together this makes Los Flamingos golf a 5-star resort, whether you’re a golf lover or not this is truly a unique location. Buying a property in Los Flamingos is a great long-term investment opportunity. The whole valley has been developed and created in accordance to great design ensuring high quality, unobstructed panoramic views and open spaces giving a beautiful balance between buildings and nature, and located just a few minutes away from the beach.
Benahavis is one of the market leaders on the Costa del Sol in terms of real estate. The variety of properties offered to customers, the use of top quality materials and finishes, close proximity to amenities enable the area to develop and work as smooth as clockwork. Not only with regard to sales, as come spring, the golfing season boosts rentals with high demand as the summer begins. Marbella Unique Properties invites you to visit the area of Benahavis, the small mountain village that leads down to the Costa del Sols Mediterranean Sea.