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Los Arqueros / Puerto Almendro BALLESTEROS GOLF AND VALLEY SECLUSION

What is Los Arqueros / Puerto Almendro?

Los Arqueros occupies a peaceful valley between the Benahavís road and the hills leading up to El Madroñal and La Zagaleta. The area is anchored by Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole course designed by the legendary Severiano Ballesteros that follows the natural contours of a narrow valley with dramatic elevation changes and mountain backdrops.

The residential community surrounding the course is a mix of apartments, townhouses and villas, many with direct golf-course frontage. Puerto Almendro, the adjacent residential pocket, adds further villa plots to the south. Together they form a quiet, green enclave that feels remarkably secluded despite being barely 10 minutes from Puerto Banús and the coast.

Prices range from around €250K for a two-bedroom apartment to €3M+ for a frontline golf villa with valley views. The area appeals to golf enthusiasts, families seeking a quieter alternative to the coast, and investors attracted by consistent rental demand from visiting golfers.

Los Arqueros and Puerto del Almendro in 2026

The course is the constant. Los Arqueros is a Severiano Ballesteros design from 1991, par 71 and about 5,700 metres, tight rather than long, with three lakes, and in 2026 a green fee is 80 euros in low season, 90 in mid season and 110 in high season, with 10 to 20 percent off for booking direct. The club also has tennis, padel and pickleball, and the rest of the coast's courses are compared in our golf courses guide. What we have for sale here is villas. At the time of writing (October 2026) there are three tagged to Los Arqueros, four and five bedrooms between about 3.9 and 5 million euros, and two in Puerto del Almendro, a five bedroom at about 4.5 million and a nine bedroom at about 8.25 million, all on our Benahavís property page. People search for new developments in Los Arqueros and the honest answer is that there is no new project inside the valley in our stock right now. The nearest are Tiara at La Quinta Golf, from about 1.55 million, Solenne from about 1.2 million, Altura 160 from about 499,000 and Fuente Lirios in the village from about 395,000, with the full list on our Benahavís new developments page. The neighbours each have a guide: La Quinta and Real de la Quinta across the road, El Madroñal and La Zagaleta up the hill, La Alquería on the Benahavís road, and the village and the rest of the municipality in our Benahavís guide.

Where is Los Arqueros / Puerto Almendro?

Airport Málaga (AGP) 67 km / 57 min via AP-7
Beach Playa de San Pedro 10 min by car. Puerto Banús beach 12 min
Supermarket Mercadona San Pedro 10 min. Small shop at the golf club
Schools International School of Benahavís 5 min. Aloha College (IB) 12 min. Laude San Pedro 10 min
Golf Los Arqueros Golf (on-site), La Quinta Golf 5 min, Atalaya Golf 8 min
Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella 15 min. Hospital Costa del Sol 20 min
Getting Around Yes. The valley location has no walkable commercial amenities beyond the clubhouse
Property Types Apartments, townhouses, semi-detached villas, detached villas, frontline golf properties
Pharmacy Pharmacy 12 Hours Monte Halcones, Villa Padierna

Who lives in Los Arqueros / Puerto Almendro?

Los Arqueros attracts committed golf lovers, many of whom chose the area specifically for the Ballesteros course. The community is international with a strong British, Scandinavian and German presence. There is a healthy mix of full-time residents and seasonal visitors who rent when not in residence. Families are attracted by the quiet setting and short school runs to nearby international schools.

What can you do in Los Arqueros / Puerto Almendro?

Eat & Drink

Los Arqueros Golf Clubhouse Terrace bar and restaurant overlooking the 18th green, open to visitors
La Plaza Benahavís Central village restaurant with Mediterranean menu and views
Puerto Banús waterfront Full dining scene from tapas to fine dining, 12 min downhill
Irishman's Benahavis Restaurant, rated 4.8 (6 reviews)
All in 1 Café - Restaurant & Bar Lounge bar, rated 4.3 (645 reviews)
Prado Bar & Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant, rated 4.3 (251 reviews)
LA VIEW Restaurant | Lounge Bar Lounge bar, rated 4.1 (85 reviews)

Sport & Fitness

Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club 18 holes designed by Seve Ballesteros with signature risk-reward par 3s and elevation changes
La Quinta Golf 27 holes just 5 minutes away for variety
Benahavís mountain trails Hiking access directly from the valley into surrounding hills
Road cycling The Benahavís road and surrounding valleys offer challenging but scenic cycling

Wellness

Anantara Spa at Villa Padierna Luxury thermal spa at Villa Padierna Palace, 12 min
Puente Romano Spa Five-star spa on the Golden Mile, 18 min

Kids & Family

Selwo Aventura Safari-style animal park near Estepona, 20 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who designed Los Arqueros Golf course?

The legendary Severiano Ballesteros. The course is known for its dramatic elevation changes, risk-reward holes and mountain scenery.

What are property prices?

Apartments from around €250K, townhouses from €400K, frontline golf villas from €1M to €3M+.

What is Puerto Almendro?

Puerto Almendro is the adjacent residential area to the south of Los Arqueros, with villa plots and a slightly more secluded feel. It is typically grouped with Los Arqueros in property terms.

Is Los Arqueros Golf open to visitors?

Yes. Green fees typically range from €45 to €90 depending on season and time of day.

How close is Puerto Banús?

About 12 minutes by car, making Los Arqueros well placed for evening dining and shopping.

Is there a homeowners association?

Individual developments within Los Arqueros have their own community associations with varying fee structures.

Is it quiet in Los Arqueros?

Very. The valley setting buffers road noise and the low-density development ensures a peaceful atmosphere, particularly in the evening.

Are there rental returns?

Yes, particularly for golf-frontage apartments and villas. The Ballesteros-designed course draws visiting golfers year-round, and proximity to the coast adds summer holiday demand.

Are there new developments in Los Arqueros?

Not inside the valley at the moment. Our new build stock in Benahavís is at La Quinta Golf (Tiara, from about 1.55 million euros), in the hills (Solenne from about 1.2 million, Altura 160 from about 499,000) and in Benahavís village (Fuente Lirios from about 395,000). All of them are within 10 minutes of Los Arqueros. If a project launches in the valley we will add it to our Benahavís new developments page.

What is Puerto del Almendro?

The villa area immediately south of Los Arqueros, on the same side of the Benahavís road, with larger plots and no golf frontage. It is tagged separately in our stock, where we list two villas at about 4.5 and 8.25 million euros. Residents use the Los Arqueros clubhouse and courts and share the same road to San Pedro de Alcántara.

How much is a green fee at Los Arqueros in 2026?

80 euros in low season (16 June to 31 August), 90 in mid season and 110 in high season (1 March to 31 May and 16 September to 30 November), with a discount of 10 to 20 percent for booking direct with the club. Buggies are extra.

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