Benahavís
La Quinta
A golf estate overlooking the bay, between Nueva Andalucía and Benahavís.
La Quinta sits on the first hills of Benahavís, above Nueva Andalucía. The estate is built around a twenty-seven-hole course and terraced residential streets, with most plots looking over the bay of Marbella and, on a clear day, the African coast.
Stock mixes detached villas from the 1990s and 2000s, often refurbished or rebuilt, with newer gated schemes of flats and townhouses. Prices remain below the Golden Mile or Sierra Blanca for equivalent floor area; the trade-off is that a car is needed daily.
The area suits families and year-round residents: international schools nearby, the shops of San Pedro de Alcántara and Nueva Andalucía within ten minutes, and Málaga airport around fifty minutes away. Rental demand leans towards long lets, driven by residents and golf stays.
Updated 20 September 2026
Highlights
- 27-hole golf course
- Sea views over the bay of Marbella
- International schools nearby
- Gated communities and refurbished villas
Price profile
From €550,000 for a flat, €1.8M to €6M for a villa
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Available properties in La Quinta
No published property in this area right now. Several mandates are in preparation.
Neighbourhoods
Neighbouring areas
Adjoining areas, often compared at the shortlisting stage.
Frequently asked questions about La Quinta
- What distinguishes La Quinta from Nueva Andalucía?
- La Quinta is a slightly elevated residential area built around its own 27-hole golf course, with mostly villas on 800 to 2,000 sqm plots rather than dense flat complexes. Villa prices generally start around 1.2 million euros in 2025-2026, a position slightly above the average for neighbouring Nueva Andalucía.
- Does La Quinta offer open views?
- The area's undulating topography gives many villas golf-course views and, on the higher plots, sea views and occasionally a view of La Concha, the landmark peak overlooking Marbella. This setting makes it sought-after without the price tag of the areas closest to the coast.
- Is La Quinta close to amenities?
- The Nueva Andalucía shopping area and its restaurant-lined avenue are about 5 minutes away by car, while Puerto Banús is reachable in 10 to 15 minutes. The area itself remains largely residential, without a shopping centre of its own.
- Are La Quinta's developments gated and secure?
- Most villa or townhouse developments in La Quinta operate as gated communities with controlled access, particularly those built after 2005. Annual community fees for a villa generally range from 2,500 to 6,000 € depending on services included, notably shared gardens and swimming pool.
- Is La Quinta golf course open to non-residents?
- La Quinta Golf Club, with its three nine-hole courses, is open to visitors and offers day green fees generally between 60 and 110 € depending on the season. Resident owners, by contrast, benefit from preferential rates and priority tee times.
- What is the atmosphere in La Quinta outside the summer?
- The area is quiet year-round, home to more permanent residents or owners visiting several weekends a month rather than a purely summer clientele. Golf activity remains strong in spring and autumn, when playing conditions are most comfortable.