{"id":162,"date":"2026-05-11T20:50:57","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:50:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/guides\/areas\/benahavis\/alqueria\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:08:34","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:08:34","slug":"alqueria","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/es\/guides\/areas\/benahavis\/alqueria\/","title":{"rendered":"Alquer\u00eda"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Que es Alqueria?<\/h2>\n<p>La Alquer\u00eda se asienta en las laderas entre el pueblo de Benahav\u00eds y la costa, ofreciendo un punto intermedio dif\u00edcil de encontrar en otro lugar de la Costa del Sol: paisaje de monta\u00f1a genuino, jardines maduros y espacio, todo ello a corta distancia en coche de supermercados, colegios internacionales y la playa.<\/p>\n<p>La zona toma su car\u00e1cter de una mezcla de comunidades de villas consolidadas y nuevos desarrollos boutique dispersos por un terreno ondulado con vistas a La Concha, el valle de Guadalmina y, desde las parcelas m\u00e1s altas, la l\u00ednea de costa mediterr\u00e1nea. Atalaya Golf &amp; Country Club bordea los tramos m\u00e1s bajos, incorporando dos campos a las instalaciones del barrio.<\/p>\n<h2>Established Villa Living Near Atalaya Golf and Benahavis Village<\/h2>\n<p>Centrada en Atalaya Golf &amp; Country Club, La Alquer\u00eda combina generosas superficies de parcela (habitualmente desde unos 1.000 m\u00b2 hasta m\u00e1s de 3.000 m\u00b2) con un aut\u00e9ntico estilo de vida junto al pueblo. Los precios oscilan desde unos 600.000 \u20ac para una villa renovada hasta m\u00e1s de 4 M \u20ac para una obra nueva contempor\u00e1nea en una gran parcela con vistas panor\u00e1micas. La comunidad es m\u00e1s tranquila y menos cercada que La Zagaleta o El Madro\u00f1al, atrayendo a familias y residentes a largo plazo que valoran la autenticidad antes que la exclusividad.<\/p>\n<h2>Mountain Scenery and Family-Friendly International Community<\/h2>\n<p>Lo que distingue a La Alquer\u00eda es la profundidad de su comunidad. Muchos residentes llevan aqu\u00ed m\u00e1s de una d\u00e9cada, y la proximidad al pueblo de Benahav\u00eds otorga a la vida cotidiana una calidad org\u00e1nica que los resorts de nueva planta tardan a\u00f1os en lograr. Los colegios internacionales est\u00e1n cerca, los restaurantes del pueblo est\u00e1n a pocos minutos, y los bosques de pino circundantes ofrecen senderos naturales directamente desde la puerta. Para familias y profesionales que quieren echar ra\u00edces en lugar de mantener una base vacacional, La Alquer\u00eda ofrece algo que pocas zonas de Benahav\u00eds pueden igualar.<\/p>\n<h2>Donde esta Alqueria?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Airport:<\/strong> M\u00e1laga (AGP) aprox. 55-60 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beach:<\/strong> Playa del Saladillo approx. 10 min, San Pedro beaches approx. 12 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supermarket:<\/strong> Mercadona (carretera de Benahav\u00eds \/ Cancelada) a corta distancia en coche, Supersol Cancelada aprox. 8 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escuelas:<\/strong> Atalaya International College (justo debajo de La Alquer\u00eda) en menos de 10 min, International School of Benahavis cerca, Aloha College aprox. 12 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Golf:<\/strong> Atalaya Golf (adyacente, 36 hoyos), El Para\u00edso Golf aprox. 5 min, La Quinta Golf aprox. 10 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hospital:<\/strong> Quironsalud Marbella approx. 18 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Como Moverse:<\/strong> Car essential. No public transport serves the hillside roads<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tipos de Propiedad:<\/strong> Detached villas, contemporary new-builds, building plots and townhouses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quien vive en Alqueria?<\/h2>\n<p>La Alquer\u00eda cuenta con una consolidada comunidad internacional con un s\u00f3lido contingente de familias brit\u00e1nicas, escandinavas y espa\u00f1olas. Muchas llevan aqu\u00ed m\u00e1s de una d\u00e9cada, atra\u00eddas por la proximidad al pueblo, el acceso a los colegios y un sentido de comunidad del que carecen las grandes fincas privadas. Los trabajadores en remoto y los profesionales semi-retirados del norte de Europa han engrosado la mezcla en los \u00faltimos a\u00f1os.<\/p>\n<h2>Que se puede hacer en Alqueria?<\/h2>\n<h3>Eat &#038; Drink<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Casa Club de Golf Atalaya<\/strong> Casual dining and drinks, open to non-members<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Abanicos<\/strong> Long-established Benahavis village favourite for grilled meats and stews<\/li>\n<li><strong>El Campanario<\/strong> Mediterranean dining at the nearby resort<\/li>\n<li><strong>Restaurantes del pueblo de Benahav\u00eds<\/strong> Dozens within a few minutes drive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sport &#038; Fitness<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Atalaya Golf &amp; Country Club<\/strong> 36 hoyos entre el Campo Antiguo (1968) y el Campo Nuevo (1990), amplio campo de pr\u00e1cticas<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benahavis mountain trails<\/strong> Hiking and trail running through pine forests into Sierra de las Nieves<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charco del Canalon \/ Guadalmina canyon<\/strong> Natural rock pools and scenic canyon walks<\/li>\n<li><strong>Padel and cycling<\/strong> Courts available locally; challenging road cycling toward Ronda and Istan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bienestar<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Anantara Spa (Villa Padierna)<\/strong> Full spa facility, around 10 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benahavis village wellness<\/strong> Yoga and classes in the village area<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paseos por la naturaleza<\/strong> Pine forest and river paths surrounding the area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Kids &#038; Family<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Piscinas del r\u00edo Guadalmina<\/strong> Pozas de roca natural y lugares poco profundos para ba\u00f1arse en el ca\u00f1\u00f3n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benahavis village playground<\/strong> Peque\u00f1o parque infantil municipal en el centro del pueblo<\/li>\n<li><strong>Playa divertida Marbella<\/strong> Go-karts and water sports, around 12 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selwo Aventura<\/strong> Safari park near Estepona, around 20 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n<h3>A que distancia esta Alqueria to Benahavis village?<\/h3>\n<p>A few minutes drive from most properties in the area.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son los precios de las propiedades en La Alquer\u00eda?<\/h3>\n<p>Villas renovadas desde unos 600.000 \u20ac, obras nuevas modernas desde aprox. 1,2 M \u20ac, y fincas m\u00e1s grandes con vistas panor\u00e1micas hasta m\u00e1s de 4 M \u20ac.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfEs La Alquer\u00eda una urbanizaci\u00f3n cerrada?<\/h3>\n<p>No en su conjunto. Algunos desarrollos individuales dentro de La Alquer\u00eda son cerrados, pero la zona en s\u00ed es abierta y accesible.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfQu\u00e9 escuelas est\u00e1n m\u00e1s cerca?<\/h3>\n<p>Atalaya International College en menos de 10 min, International School of Benahavis cerca, y Aloha College aprox. 12 min.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfSe puede ir a los restaurantes a pie desde La Alquer\u00eda?<\/h3>\n<p>Desde algunos desarrollos se puede llegar al pueblo o al club a pie, pero la mayor\u00eda de los residentes recorren la corta distancia en coche.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfHay internet de fibra \u00f3ptica disponible?<\/h3>\n<p>La mayor\u00eda de los desarrollos modernos tienen conexiones de fibra \u00f3ptica. Las propiedades m\u00e1s antiguas pueden depender de ADSL o de internet inal\u00e1mbrico fijo, aunque la cobertura se est\u00e1 expandiendo.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfC\u00f3mo son las vistas?<\/h3>\n<p>Dependiendo de la trama, las vistas van desde la monta\u00f1a La Concha y el valle del Guadalmina hasta vistas al mar desde las elevaciones m\u00e1s altas.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfC\u00f3mo se compara La Alquer\u00eda con La Quinta?<\/h3>\n<p>La Alquer\u00eda se centra en Atalaya Golf, est\u00e1 m\u00e1s cerca del pueblo de Benahav\u00eds y tiene un ambiente m\u00e1s org\u00e1nico. La Quinta es un resort mayor de 27 hoyos dise\u00f1ado por Manuel Pi\u00f1ero, con una atm\u00f3sfera m\u00e1s unificada.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Alqueria? 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