Luxury Villa, La Zagaleta, Benahavís

La Zagaleta is one of Marbella’s most exclusive gated communities, with 24-hour security, two private golf courses and its own equestrian centre. From here it is a 16-minute drive to Puerto Banús, a 24-minute drive to Marbella old town and a 51-minute drive to Málaga Airport, with HC Marbella hospital 15 minutes away. Set within Benahavís, La Zagaleta remains the benchmark address in Spain for buyers seeking privacy and security without leaving the Costa del Sol. The development’s own golf courses and equestrian centre mean residents rarely need to leave the gates for their day-to-day leisure, while the surrounding countryside keeps the setting genuinely rural despite the proximity to Marbella and Puerto Banús.

The main living areas open onto one another in an easy flow, with the open-plan lounge and gourmet kitchen connecting to indoor and outdoor dining spaces that suit both everyday family life and larger gatherings. Wood and marble surfaces continue through these rooms, with bespoke joinery and finishes selected to complement the villa’s Mediterranean architecture. Large windows throughout draw in the mountain and pool views from multiple angles, keeping the interior connected to its surroundings.

Further lifestyle spaces include a wine cellar, a cinema room, a bar, a private gym and a sauna, along with separate staff accommodation, giving the villa the practical infrastructure for full-time or long-stay living. Outside, mature gardens surround a heated infinity pool, with wide terraces oriented to the west and open across the mountains beyond. The mature planting around the boundary of the plot preserves privacy on all sides, while the west-facing orientation gives the pool and terraces the benefit of afternoon and evening sun. Together, the indoor amenities and outdoor spaces are arranged so that daily life and entertaining can move easily between them, with no need to leave the plot for leisure.

For buyers seeking a fully private, resale villa in one of Europe’s most secure and exclusive residential communities, this is a rare opportunity in La Zagaleta. It brings together established Mediterranean architecture, complete privacy and one of the Costa del Sol’s most secure addresses.