Properties for sale in La Quinta

Living in La Quinta

La Quinta is a residential valley in Benahavís, set in the hills that rise above Nueva Andalucía and San Pedro de Alcántara, about 10 minutes' drive from Puerto Banús. Its heart is La Quinta Golf, a 27-hole course designed by Manuel Piñero that winds along the valley floor, with the luxury Westin La Quinta hotel as the benchmark for services. Homes are terraced into the hillside: apartments and penthouses in gated communities with pools, frontline golf townhouses and contemporary villas on the higher ground, almost always with open views over the valley, the sea and, in many cases, La Concha. It is an area designed for those who want peace and nature without giving up having Marbella close at hand.

Residents are international: Scandinavians, Britons, Germans and Dutch people who live here all year round or spend long periods here. The south and south-west orientation of much of the valley brings many hours of sunshine and sunsets over the golf course. The village of Benahavís, famous for its gastronomy, is about 10 minutes further up the mountain, and the international schools, supermarkets and clinics along the San Pedro–Nueva Andalucía corridor are just a short hop away. For day-to-day life almost everything is done by car, which is usual in the hillside golf areas of the Costa del Sol.

Buying property in La Quinta

Three types of property coexist in La Quinta: resale apartments in established complexes with mature gardens, 1990s villas with renovation potential, and high-end new-build developments that have gradually filled the upper plots of the valley, with contemporary specifications and panoramic views. The key is the position on the hillside: orientation, elevation and views of the golf course or the sea make a significant difference between neighbouring developments. It is also worth checking the fees payable to the comunidad (community of owners) and the access arrangements, because some urbanisations are gated with security while others are open. At EVS PROPERTY GROUP we know the valley street by street and help you compare complexes, orientations and specifications before you decide on your purchase.

Frequently asked questions about La Quinta

Where is La Quinta and how well connected is it?

La Quinta belongs to the municipality of Benahavís and occupies the valley just above Nueva Andalucía and San Pedro de Alcántara. In about 10 minutes by car you are in Puerto Banús or San Pedro, and the A-7 motorway gives easy access to central Marbella, Estepona and Málaga Airport. For day-to-day life, a car is practically essential.

Is La Quinta a good area to live in all year round?

Yes, and in fact more and more owners live here permanently. The area is quiet and safe, with well-maintained complexes, the Westin hotel as a hub for dining and spa treatments, and all the services of San Pedro and Nueva Andalucía a few minutes away, including international schools and private clinics.

What type of properties can I find in La Quinta?

Everything from apartments and penthouses in gated communities with pools to townhouses beside the golf course and detached villas on the upper slopes of the valley. Resale properties offer mature gardens and generous floor areas, while new-build brings modern specifications, home automation and panoramic views over the golf valley and the Mediterranean.

What is the rental season like in La Quinta?

Very long, and that is what sets it apart. On top of the family summer season, from October to May golfers and mid-term rental guests arrive, drawn by the resort and the climate of the valley. For holiday rentals you must register the property in the Registro de Turismo de Andalucía (Andalusian Tourism Register), bearing in mind that La Quinta belongs to the municipality of Benahavís. With good management, a property here earns its keep practically all year round, not just in the beach months.

Are there schools and healthcare near La Quinta?

Yes. In about ten minutes you can reach international schools in Nueva Andalucía and San Pedro Alcántara, with further state and state-subsidised options in San Pedro itself. Healthcare is covered by the San Pedro health centre and the private clinics of Marbella, with hospitals about twenty minutes away. For everyday life with children, the gated urbanisations and the local sports academies are a big plus.