{"id":163,"date":"2026-05-11T20:50:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:50:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/guides\/areas\/benahavis\/monte-mayor\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:08:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:08:35","slug":"monte-mayor","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/es\/guides\/areas\/benahavis\/monte-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Monte Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00bfQu\u00e9 es Monte Mayor?<\/h2>\n<p>Monte Mayor es una urbanizaci\u00f3n privada situada en lo alto de las colinas sobre la costa, en un valle privado junto a la carretera de Benahav\u00eds a Ronda. La altitud proporciona vistas panor\u00e1micas dram\u00e1ticas y despejadas que se extienden desde Gibraltar y la costa africana hasta las monta\u00f1as circundantes, junto con un aire m\u00e1s fresco y un silencio genuino.<\/p>\n<p>Desarrollada en torno al antiguo Club de Golf Monte Mayor, un campo de monta\u00f1a de 18 hoyos (inaugurado en 1989, dise\u00f1ado por Jos\u00e9 \"Pepe\" Cancedo) que lleva cerrado desde 2011. Hoy se entiende mejor como una discreta finca de naturaleza y privacidad antes que como una comunidad de golf activa.<\/p>\n<h2>Gated Mountain Estate with Views to Gibraltar and Africa<\/h2>\n<p>Las amplias parcelas de villa, a menudo de varios miles de metros cuadrados, se asientan entre bosques de pino y alcornoque. La arquitectura va desde cortijos andaluces tradicionales hasta dise\u00f1os contempor\u00e1neos atrevidos, y la baja densidad garantiza que cada propiedad se sienta totalmente privada. Los precios parten de unos 800.000 \u20ac para una villa que necesita modernizaci\u00f3n y superan los 5 M \u20ac en nuevas construcciones con fachada panor\u00e1mica al mar. Varios campos de golf en activo, entre ellos Los Arqueros (dise\u00f1o de Seve Ballesteros) y El Higueral, permanecen cerca para los residentes que quieran jugar sin desplazarse demasiado.<\/p>\n<h2>Privacy, Cool Air and Sierra de las Nieves on Your Doorstep<\/h2>\n<p>A unos 400 metros sobre el nivel del mar, Monte Mayor es notablemente m\u00e1s fresco que el litoral en pleno verano, una ventaja real durante julio y agosto. La finca limita con la Sierra de las Nieves, con senderismo, mountain bike y observaci\u00f3n de fauna desde la puerta de casa. La carretera hacia Ronda es una de las subidas cl\u00e1sicas del ciclismo en Andaluc\u00eda. Para quienes valoran el espacio, la naturaleza y la soledad por encima de la comodidad junto al mar, Monte Mayor es dif\u00edcil de igualar en cualquier punto de la Costa del Sol.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00bfD\u00f3nde est\u00e1 el Monte Mayor?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Airport:<\/strong> Malaga (AGP) approx. 65 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beach:<\/strong> Playa del Saladillo approx. 15 min, San Pedro beaches approx. 18 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supermarket:<\/strong> Tiendas en el pueblo de Benahav\u00eds a corta distancia en coche, supermercados m\u00e1s grandes en San Pedro\/Cancelada aprox. 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escuelas:<\/strong> International School of Benahavis approx. 12 min, Aloha College approx. 18 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Golf:<\/strong> Varios campos en activo cerca (Los Arqueros, El Higueral, Atalaya); el campo de Monte Mayor en la finca lleva cerrado desde 2011<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hospital:<\/strong> Quironsalud Marbella approx. 20 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Como Moverse:<\/strong> Car essential. The estate is at altitude with no public transport<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tipos de Propiedad:<\/strong> Detached villas on large plots, building plots and renovated cortijos<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00bfQui\u00e9n vive en Monte Mayor?<\/h2>\n<p>Monte Mayor atrae a amantes de la privacidad y la naturaleza: directivos retirados, artistas y familias internacionales que buscan espacio y silencio. La comunidad es peque\u00f1a y unida, con un contingente predominantemente del norte de Europa y brit\u00e1nico junto a familias espa\u00f1olas de Madrid y Sevilla que utilizan las propiedades como retiro de fin de semana. La entrada controlada y la baja densidad generan una familiaridad entre los residentes propia de un peque\u00f1o pueblo.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00bfQu\u00e9 puedes hacer en Monte Mayor?<\/h2>\n<h3>Eat &#038; Drink<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restaurantes del pueblo de Benahav\u00eds<\/strong> Decenas de restaurantes en el \"comedor de la Costa del Sol\", a unos 10 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Abanicos<\/strong> Suckling pig, lamb and traditional cooking in the village<\/li>\n<li><strong>Venta-style roadside dining<\/strong> Rustic ventas on the mountain road, known for game dishes and slow-cooked stews<\/li>\n<li><strong>Molino del Santo (Benaojan)<\/strong> Country-hotel restaurant near Ronda, worth a day trip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sport &#038; Fitness<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mountain trails<\/strong> Hiking and mountain biking in the Sierra de las Nieves foothills<\/li>\n<li><strong>Road cycling to Ronda<\/strong> Una de las subidas cl\u00e1sicas del ciclismo en Andaluc\u00eda<\/li>\n<li><strong>Equitaci\u00f3n<\/strong> Stables in the Benahavis area offering trail rides<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nearby golf<\/strong> Los Arqueros (dise\u00f1o de Seve Ballesteros) y El Higueral, ambos a corta distancia en coche<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bienestar<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aire de monta\u00f1a y silencio<\/strong> The altitude provides a restorative environment year-round<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anantara Spa (Villa Padierna)<\/strong> Around 15 min downhill<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yoga and retreats<\/strong> Private practitioners in the Benahavis mountain area<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Kids &#038; Family<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Paseos por la naturaleza<\/strong> Family hikes with chances to spot ibex and birds of prey<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benahavis village playground<\/strong> Municipal playground, around 10 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Piscinas del r\u00edo Guadalmina<\/strong> Natural swimming spots in the canyon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Selwo Aventura<\/strong> Safari park near Estepona, around 25 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00bfEst\u00e1 Monte Mayor realmente cerrado?<\/h3>\n<p>S\u00ed. La finca tiene una entrada controlada con un marcado \u00e9nfasis en la privacidad y la seguridad.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfC\u00f3mo son las vistas?<\/h3>\n<p>En d\u00edas despejados se pueden ver Gibraltar, la costa africana, el Mediterr\u00e1neo y las monta\u00f1as de la Serran\u00eda de Ronda.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfEs dif\u00edcil el acceso por carretera?<\/h3>\n<p>La carretera de acceso est\u00e1 asfaltada pero es sinuosa, accesible en un coche normal aunque hay que tener precauci\u00f3n en condiciones de lluvia.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son los precios de las propiedades?<\/h3>\n<p>Villas de renovaci\u00f3n desde aprox. 800.000 \u20ac, villas modernas desde aprox. 1,5 M \u20ac, y grandes fincas hasta m\u00e1s de 5 M \u20ac.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfEs m\u00e1s fresco que la costa?<\/h3>\n<p>S\u00ed, notablemente m\u00e1s fresco que el litoral, lo que supone una ventaja significativa en pleno verano.<\/p>\n<h3>A que distancia esta la playa<\/h3>\n<p>About 15 min by car to Playa del Saladillo.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfEst\u00e1 abierto el campo de golf?<\/h3>\n<p>El campo de 18 hoyos de Monte Mayor (Jos\u00e9 \"Pepe\" Cancedo, inaugurado en 1989) lleva cerrado desde 2011. Los campos en activo cerca incluyen Los Arqueros y El Higueral.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfHay parcelas de construcci\u00f3n disponibles?<\/h3>\n<p>Ocasionalmente. Salen al mercado grandes parcelas que ofrecen la posibilidad de construir una vivienda personalizada con vistas panor\u00e1micas.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is Monte Mayor? Monte Mayor is a gated residential estate set high in the hills above the coast, in a private valley off the Benahavis to Ronda road. The altitude delivers dramatic, unobstructed panoramic views stretching from Gibraltar and the African coast to the surrounding mountains, combined with cooler air and genuine silence. 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