La Zagaleta
La Zagaleta
– the definition of luxurious living on the Costa del Sol
La Zagaleta is the most prestigious and exclusive residential enclave in continental Europe. Located on the southern slopes of the Serranía de Ronda mountain range, in the municipality of Benahavís, just 15 minutes from Marbella and Puerto Banús, it offers a unique combination of privacy, luxury, and pristine nature.
From private estate to luxury icon
The history of this place dates back to the 1990s when Spanish entrepreneur Enrique Pérez Flores acquired the 900-hectare La Baraka estate from Saudi billionaire Adnan Khashoggi. On its foundations, a vision of a community for the most discerning was born – La Zagaleta.
Today, this gated complex houses over 230 individually designed villas, with a target of up to 420 residences. Such low-density development guarantees exceptional privacy – unattainable anywhere else on the Costa del Sol.
What does life in La Zagaleta offer?
La Zagaleta is more than a prestigious address – it’s a comprehensive lifestyle:
- Two private golf courses, including one exclusively available to residence owners
- Luxurious Clubhouses with restaurants, bars, banquet halls, and panoramic terraces
- Equestrian center with space for 20 horses and professional service
- Tennis and paddle courts, fishing lakes, walking and cycling trails
- Helipad, enabling quick transport from airports in Malaga, Seville, and Gibraltar
- Concierge services and internal property management (cleaning, gardening, housekeeping, legal and tax advice)
Architecture tailored to dreams
Each residence in La Zagaleta is a separate story – individually designed, maintaining principles of aesthetics, ecology, and harmony with the landscape. Stylish Mediterranean-inspired villas dominate, but modern forms are increasingly appearing – minimalist structures, glass facades, smart home technologies, and green roofs.
Many of them are designed by the renowned Tobal Arquitectos studio, which created, among others, the famous Villa Cullinan – sold for over 30 million euros and recognized as the best residence in Europe.
Breathtaking views
La Zagaleta’s location at an altitude of 450 meters above sea level provides panoramic views of the mountains, green valleys, the Mediterranean coast, and even Gibraltar and the African coast. Most villas offer south-western exposures and unforgettable sunsets.
Who is La Zagaleta for?
This place is chosen by individuals who expect maximum privacy, security, and comfort. Residents include international investors, athletes, artists, business leaders – all who want to enjoy peace and luxury without compromise, while having access to Marbella’s social life within minutes.
Prices and investment potential
- Property prices: from 4.5 million euros
- Average villa value: approx. 15 million euros
- Most expensive estates: over 30 million euros
Membership in La Zagaleta Country Club is not automatic – it requires a separate application and a one-time fee of 100,000 euros, which only emphasizes the elite nature of the community.
Summary
La Zagaleta is not just an investment in real estate – it’s an investment in a lifestyle. Surrounded by pristine nature, with uncompromising quality of architecture and service, it is a place that combines privacy with prestige. It’s an address for those who don’t seek compromises – and find the best.
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Useful Information:
International Schools
- Atalaya Colegio Internacional
- Type: International school (Spanish and international curriculum)
- Location: Estepona
- Website: colegioatalaya.es
- Aloha College Marbella
- Type: International school (British curriculum)
- Location: Marbella
- Website: aloha-college.com
- Swans International School
- Type: International school (British curriculum)
- Location: Marbella
- Website: swansschoolinternational.es
Medical Facilities
- HC Marbella International Hospital
- Type: Private hospital
- Location: Marbella
- Website: hcmarbella.com
Top Restaurants
- Coto Restaurante
- Cuisine type: Fine dining
- Location: Benahavís
- Website: cotorestaurante.com
- La Taberna Fantástica
- Cuisine type: Mediterranean
- Location: Benahavís
- Website: latabernafantastica.es
La Zagaleta is a private, luxury residential estate located in the municipality of Benahavís, a few kilometers from Marbella and Puerto Banús, in southern Spain.
Prices for villas in La Zagaleta start from about 4.5 million euros, with the most prestigious estates reaching values of up to 30 million euros.
The estate offers, among others, two golf courses, a Clubhouse, an equestrian center, a helipad, concierge services, tennis courts, and recreational trails.
No. Membership in La Zagaleta Country Club requires a separate application and a one-time fee of 100,000 euros.
La Zagaleta combines an extreme level of privacy, extensive plots, and natural surroundings with exceptional amenities and a prestigious community.