Exclusive Apartment · Real de La Quinta, Benahavis
Price: €1,595,000
This 3-bed Real de La Quinta Apartment in Benahavis covers 158 m2 with 2 baths, a terrace, sea and mountain views, security, and a fitted kitchen.
Price: €1,595,000
Quercus presents an elegant three-bedroom, two-bathroom first-floor apartment spanning 158 square meters within Real de La Quinta. Positioned in a boutique block of only five residences, the home shares a wall with just one neighbor to maximize tranquility. Floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout the living areas captures panoramic views across the Mediterranean Sea, surrounding mountains, and golf greens.
From this prominent position in Benahavis, residents enjoy sweeping vistas stretching across the Mediterranean Sea toward Gibraltar and the Atlas Mountains. The natural setting seamlessly combines mountain tranquility with sweeping coastal outlooks.
The interior reveals a bright open-plan living and dining area centered around a contemporary gas fireplace and an open fitted kitchen. Full climate control, underfloor heating, and smart home technology provide modern everyday convenience. Each of the three bedrooms features an individual safe, while the master suite offers direct terrace access and west-facing views toward La Zagaleta.
Outdoor living is anchored by a private 79-square-meter terrace enhanced with an ambient fire pit. Within the gated community, residents enjoy direct access to manicured gardens and a shared swimming pool. The property also includes a lift, a large bespoke storeroom, and two underground garage spaces equipped with electric vehicle charging.
Situated within an exclusive gated resort, the residence offers compelling long-term appeal reinforced by premier forthcoming infrastructure. The community will soon introduce an Anantara luxury hotel along with dedicated sports facilities, a fitness gym, fine dining restaurants, and boutique shops. These upcoming amenities provide enduring lifestyle advantages and enhance overall investment value.
Benahavis operates as one of the wealthiest municipalities in Andalucia, governed by an ayuntamiento that manages a vast territory stretching from the coastal highway up into the foothills of the Serrania de Ronda. Real de La Quinta occupies a strategic position within this jurisdiction, bordering the UNESCO protected Sierra de las Nieves biosphere reserve. The local geography is defined by the Guadalmina, Guadaiza, and Guadalmansa rivers, which carve deep valleys through the landscape. Residents access the enclave via the A-397 Ronda road or through the established La Quinta neighborhood, placing the property exactly 15 minutes by car from the center of Puerto Banus. The elevation provides clear sightlines over the Mediterranean, while the road infrastructure ensures quick connections to the AP-7 toll motorway for regional travel. The municipality strictly controls building density, ensuring that large tracts of pine forest and cork oak remain untouched by development.
The immediate area serves as a primary destination for European golfers, anchoring the region commonly referred to as the Golf Valley. The 27-hole La Quinta Golf and Country Club, designed by Manuel Pinero, sits just five minutes down the hill and features a highly technical layout integrated into the natural contours of the land. Driving 12 minutes east brings players to Los Naranjos Golf Club in Nueva Andalucia, famous for its wide fairways and classic Robert Trent Jones Sr design. Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, known for its complex water hazards, and Aloha Golf Club are both reachable within a 15-minute drive. To the west, Los Arqueros Golf and Country Club, an 18-hole course laid out by Seve Ballesteros, is a 10-minute journey along the Ronda road. This concentration of premium fairways drives consistent demand for properties within the Benahavis municipality, particularly from buyers who want immediate access to tee times without living directly on a busy cart path.
Reaching the coast requires a straightforward 15-minute drive down the A-397 to Playa de San Pedro de Alcantara, known for its wide, family-friendly promenade and traditional seafood restaurants like Macaao Beach Club. Alternatively, residents can head to Playa del Duque in Puerto Banus, located 18 minutes from the apartment, where premium beach clubs such as Ocean Club and Buddha Beach operate during the summer season. For a different coastal experience, the beaches of the Marbella Golden Mile, including the sands in front of the Puente Romano resort, take 20 minutes to reach. The AP-7 highway provides a direct route to the quieter, expansive beaches of Estepona to the west, taking roughly 25 minutes, or the protected dunes and shallow waters of Cabopino to the east, a 30-minute trip from the property.
Families relocating to Benahavis benefit from proximity to several established international schools, making the logistics of the morning school run highly efficient. Aloha College, offering the British curriculum and the International Baccalaureate, is a 15-minute drive away in Nueva Andalucia. Laude San Pedro International College sits 15 minutes south, directly adjacent to the San Pedro town center, providing education for children from early years through to university entrance. Swans International School in the Sierra Blanca neighborhood takes 20 minutes to reach via the AP-7 toll road. For early years education, Calpe School in San Pedro is 15 minutes away. Colegio San Jose, a highly regarded Spanish bilingual school in Guadalmina, is a 20-minute drive. This density of educational options makes Real de La Quinta a highly practical choice for primary, year-round residences rather than just seasonal holiday use.
Benahavis village, located 15 minutes inland via the winding A-7175 road, holds a long-standing reputation as the dining room of the Costa del Sol. The village center is packed with traditional Spanish restaurants, including Los Abanicos and Amanhavis, specializing in slow-roasted meats, suckling pig, and regional Andalucian dishes. For contemporary dining and international menus, residents frequently drive 12 minutes down to Nueva Andalucia to visit venues like Breathe, Magna Cafe, or Los Bandidos in Puerto Banus. Daily grocery shopping is handled at the Mercadona in San Pedro or the Supercor in Nueva Andalucia, both roughly 12 minutes away. The El Corte Ingles department store in Puerto Banus provides high-end retail, designer boutiques, and a comprehensive gourmet supermarket within a 15-minute drive from the apartment gates.
International travel is facilitated by Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport, which handles direct flights to major European and North American cities year-round. The drive from the apartment to the departures terminal takes 45 minutes via the AP-7 toll road, accessed easily at the San Pedro toll plaza. Alternatively, Gibraltar International Airport is accessible in 60 minutes via the A-7 coastal highway, offering daily connections to the United Kingdom. The Maria Zambrano train station in Malaga city center, a 50-minute drive away, connects the region to Madrid in under three hours via the AVE high-speed rail network. This connectivity ensures that residents can easily commute between Benahavis and major European business hubs.
The buyer demographic in Real de La Quinta consists heavily of Northern European professionals, executives, and retirees. British, Swedish, Dutch, Belgian, and German buyers are particularly active in this specific sector of Benahavis. They target secure, gated communities that offer privacy and elevated sightlines without total isolation from coastal amenities. The market here trades on the security of the master plan, the quality of the modern infrastructure, and the strict zoning laws enforced by the Benahavis ayuntamiento, which prevent overdevelopment and protect sightlines. Properties in this enclave maintain their value due to the limited supply of new building licenses and the high barrier to entry in the immediate area. Over the last five years, the area has seen a distinct shift from purely seasonal holiday homes to primary residences equipped for year-round remote work.
Because this is a resale property, you pay the Andalucia transfer tax known as ITP, which is a flat 7 percent. On a purchase price of €1,595,000, the ITP amounts to exactly €111,650. You do not pay IVA or AJD on this transaction. You should also budget roughly €15,950 for legal fees and approximately €11,963 for combined notary and land registry costs.
The process begins with a reservation agreement and a deposit of €6,000 to remove the property from the market. Within 14–21 days, your lawyer will complete the due diligence at the Benahavis Ayuntamiento and you will sign the private purchase contract, paying 10 percent of the purchase price minus the initial deposit. Completion at the notary usually takes place 30–60 days after the reservation. At this final stage, you pay the remaining balance and receive the keys.
The community fee is €659 per month. This payment funds the 24-hour security presence and the maintenance of the gated community infrastructure. It also covers the daily upkeep of the communal gardens, the swimming pool, the garage facilities, and the lift servicing. Regular maintenance ensures the shared spaces remain in excellent condition year-round.
The most significant local tax is the IBI, which is paid annually to the Benahavis town hall and costs exactly €818 a year for this apartment. You must also pay the community fees, which total €7,908 annually. Refuse collection, known as Basura, is billed separately and typically costs around €18 per year in this municipality. Buyers should also factor in private home insurance and individual utility bills based on usage.
Yes, short-term rentals are permitted, but you must obtain a First Occupation Licence from the Benahavis Ayuntamiento. Once you have this document, you must register the property with the Junta de Andalucia tourism registry before advertising on platforms like Airbnb. Properties in Real de La Quinta command high seasonal rates due to the golf and sea views. Long-term rentals require no special licence and are governed by the standard Spanish Urban Tenancy Act.
The apartment is sold with a fully fitted kitchen equipped with high-end appliances. The price includes integrated climate control systems, specifically centralized air conditioning and underfloor heating throughout the property. You also receive a designated space in the secure underground garage. The private covered terrace and access to all communal facilities are part of the freehold purchase.
Yes, several highly regarded international schools are easily accessible from Real de La Quinta. Atalaya Colegio Internacional is located just 12 kilometers away, offering bilingual education for children from ages 3 to 18. Aloha College in Nueva Andalucia is approximately a 15-minute drive down the Ronda road. Laude San Pedro International College is also reachable within 20 minutes by car.
Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is the primary aviation hub for this region. The drive takes exactly 45–50 minutes via the AP-7 toll motorway. If you prefer to avoid the toll and take the A-7 coastal road, the journey will take around 60 minutes depending on traffic. Gibraltar International Airport is an alternative option located 70 kilometers to the west, requiring about an hour of driving.
The property offers direct golf views and sits within the Real de La Quinta resort, which is developing its own executive golf course. Established championship courses like Los Naranjos Golf Club and Las Brisas are a 10-minute drive into the Golf Valley of Nueva Andalucia. For beach access, Puerto Banus and the adjacent Playa de Levante are exactly 11 kilometers away. You can drive from your garage to the sand in under 15 minutes.
Real de La Quinta is a 200-hectare residential estate located in the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves national park. The master plan includes an artificial lake, a boutique hotel, and a wellness center, all integrated into the natural hillside. It is recognized as the first urban development in Spain to receive BREEAM certification for sustainable land use. The elevation provides residents with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea, La Concha mountain, and the African coastline.
Because of its elevated position in Benahavis, the apartment delivers panoramic views across multiple landscapes. The south-facing covered terrace provides direct sea views extending toward the Strait of Gibraltar. To the east and north, you have clear mountain views of the Sierra Blanca range. The immediate foreground overlooks the green fairways of the adjacent golf course.
The apartment is fitted with a centralized air conditioning system to manage cooling during the summer months. For the brief winter period, the property benefits from water-based underfloor heating in all main living areas and bathrooms. These systems operate on an energy-efficient aerothermal heat pump, which reduces monthly electricity consumption. The high-quality double glazing on the terrace doors provides additional thermal insulation.