Sector Guide

Nestled in the wooded hills above Marbella, La Zagaleta is considered to be one of the most exclusive country clubs in all of Europe. We look at the reasons why.

The Costa del Sol is a luxury international lifestyle destination, not only because of its many own amenities and attractions, but also because it lies at the heart of a world of beautiful experiences.

Every property market, including that of Marbella, is made up of different residential zones, each with their own setting, views, characteristics, properties, desirability, standing and accompanying pricing. Within this range, there are the timeless favourites and the newly up-and-coming areas. Together, they make up the focus of the market.

In Marbella, as in most real estate markets, there are distinct residential areas each with their own locational advantages, characteristics, views and of course also different levels of prestige, demand and the price tags attached to this. This, of course, is quite apart from the different surroundings, properties and lifestyles each area offers.

Mijas is a large municipal area bordering Marbella on the eastern side that encompasses several different residential areas. The main town and seat of the municipal authority is Mijas Pueblo, a very pretty white Andalusian mountain village overlooking Fuengirola and the Costa del Sol from a height of 430 metres.

Those familiar with Marbella will know San Pedro Alcántara as the lively, very Andalusian little town that falls within the Marbella municipal area and provides a local hub for residents of the luxurious residential areas surrounding it. But San Pedro and its immediate surroundings are also a fine lifestyle destination in their own right, with lovely suburbs and beautiful homes to choose from – all surrounded by golf, facing beaches and within minutes of Puerto Banús, Marbella town, Benahavis and Estepona. In fact, it’s a great location!