{"id":165,"date":"2026-05-11T20:50:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T20:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/guides\/areas\/benahavis\/madronal\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T12:08:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T12:08:37","slug":"madronal","status":"publish","type":"guide","link":"https:\/\/santinahomes.com\/es\/guides\/areas\/benahavis\/madronal\/","title":{"rendered":"El Madro\u00f1al"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Que es El Madronal?<\/h2>\n<p>El Madro\u00f1al es una prestigiosa urbanizaci\u00f3n privada situada en las boscosas laderas de Benahav\u00eds, en la carretera de Ronda entre La Zagaleta y La Heredia, con amplias parcelas de villa y vistas dominantes sobre la costa, Puerto Ban\u00fas y el Mediterr\u00e1neo. A pesar de sentirse completamente aislada entre bosques de pino y alcornoque, San Pedro y Puerto Ban\u00fas quedan a solo unos 10 o 15 minutos cuesta abajo.<\/p>\n<p>Originalmente una finca de caza privada, hoy es una urbanizaci\u00f3n consolidada de aproximadamente 150 villas de lujo en unas 223 hect\u00e1reas de bosque, con acceso controlado y vigilancia durante las 24 horas. Los precios oscilan entre aproximadamente 1,5 M \u20ac para una villa m\u00e1s antigua que necesita actualizaci\u00f3n y m\u00e1s de 10 M \u20ac para una moderna vivienda de alto standing con vistas panor\u00e1micas al mar.<\/p>\n<h2>Gated Luxury Villas with Panoramic Views over Puerto Banus<\/h2>\n<p>La comunidad se estructura en torno a una red de viales privados con seguridad 24 horas en la puerta de entrada. Las villas se asientan en amplias parcelas de 2.000 a 5.000 m\u00b2, con arquitectura que va desde cl\u00e1sicas fincas andaluzas construidas a principios de los 2000 hasta llamativas viviendas contempor\u00e1neas terminadas en a\u00f1os recientes. Jardines subtropicales maduros, piscinas infinitas y terrazas orientadas al sur son la norma. Para compradores que buscan privacidad en urbanizaci\u00f3n cerrada a un precio de entrada menor que el de La Zagaleta, El Madro\u00f1al ofrece esa combinaci\u00f3n sin renunciar a las vistas ni a la seguridad.<\/p>\n<h2>Forest Seclusion Minutes from the Coast and International Schools<\/h2>\n<p>Lo que distingue a El Madro\u00f1al es la rapidez con la que se puede llegar a la costa. Puerto Ban\u00fas, con su gastronom\u00eda, compras y marina, est\u00e1 a unos 10 o 15 minutos en coche. Las playas de San Pedro est\u00e1n a\u00fan m\u00e1s cerca. Los colegios internacionales, entre ellos Aloha College, el International School of Benahavis y Swans, est\u00e1n todos a menos de 15 minutos en coche. Un n\u00famero creciente de trabajadores en remoto con conexi\u00f3n de fibra se han instalado aqu\u00ed, valorando la combinaci\u00f3n de silencio forestal durante el d\u00eda y f\u00e1cil acceso a la vida costera por la tarde.<\/p>\n<h2>Donde esta El Madronal?<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Airport:<\/strong> Malaga (AGP) approx. 55 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Beach:<\/strong> San Pedro beaches approx. 8 to 10 min, Puerto Banus approx. 10 to 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supermarket:<\/strong> Mercadona San Pedro approx. 8 min, El Corte Ingles Puerto Banus approx. 12 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Escuelas:<\/strong> International School of Benahavis en las inmediaciones, Aloha College aprox. 10 a 15 min, Swans International School aprox. 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Golf:<\/strong> La Quinta Golf aprox. 5 min, Los Arqueros aprox. 8 min, Atalaya Golf aprox. 10 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hospital:<\/strong> Quironsalud Marbella approx. 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Como Moverse:<\/strong> Car essential<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tipos de Propiedad:<\/strong> Villas independientes en grandes parcelas, fincas contempor\u00e1neas y casas andaluzas tradicionales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Quien vive en El Madronal?<\/h2>\n<p>El Madro\u00f1al atrae a familias internacionales acomodadas que buscan privacidad en urbanizaci\u00f3n cerrada sin la exclusividad extrema (ni el precio) de La Zagaleta. La comunidad incluye residentes brit\u00e1nicos, escandinavos, holandeses y espa\u00f1oles, muchos de ellos residentes permanentes. Un n\u00famero creciente de profesionales de la tecnolog\u00eda y las finanzas del norte de Europa se ha instalado aqu\u00ed para teletrabajar, atra\u00eddos por la conexi\u00f3n de fibra, el espacio y la proximidad a colegios internacionales.<\/p>\n<h2>Que se puede hacer en El Madronal?<\/h2>\n<h3>Eat &#038; Drink<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Restaurantes del pueblo de Benahav\u00eds<\/strong> Dozens in the village, around 10 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Abanicos<\/strong> Traditional cooking in the village<\/li>\n<li><strong>Puerto Banus dining<\/strong> Full range around 10 to 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nobu Marbella<\/strong> Japanese-Peruvian at Puente Romano, around 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>BiBo by Dani Garcia<\/strong> Creative Andalusian brasserie at Puente Romano, around 15 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sport &#038; Fitness<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>La Quinta Golf &amp; Country Club<\/strong> Campo de 27 hoyos (dise\u00f1o de Manuel Pi\u00f1ero) aprox. 5 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Los Arqueros Golf<\/strong> Campo de 18 hoyos dise\u00f1ado por Severiano Ballesteros (1991) aprox. 8 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>David Lloyd Marbella<\/strong> Full gym, pool and racquet courts near Puerto Banus, around 12 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Benahavis mountain trails<\/strong> Hiking directly from the estate into surrounding forests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Bienestar<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Puente Romano Spa<\/strong> Luxury spa, around 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anantara Spa (Villa Padierna)<\/strong> Around 10 to 15 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Private practitioners<\/strong> Yoga and Pilates in-home sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Kids &#038; Family<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Playa divertida Marbella<\/strong> Go-karts, around 12 min<\/li>\n<li><strong>Piscinas del r\u00edo Guadalmina<\/strong> Natural swimming spots in the canyon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Puerto Banus marina walk<\/strong> Boat-spotting and ice cream along the harbour<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aventura Amaz\u00f3nica<\/strong> Treetop adventure park in Elviria, around 25 min<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>\n<h3>\u00bfEl Madronal est\u00e1 cerrado?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. 24-hour controlled access with manned security at the entrance.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son los precios de las propiedades?<\/h3>\n<p>Villas antiguas desde aprox. 1,5 M \u20ac, villas modernas entre 3 M \u20ac y m\u00e1s de 10 M \u20ac.<\/p>\n<h3>A que distancia esta Puerto Banus?<\/h3>\n<p>Roughly 10 to 15 min by car.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfPuedo caminar hasta los servicios?<\/h3>\n<p>Not practically. A car is needed, though drives to the coast are very short.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfC\u00f3mo se compara El Madro\u00f1al con La Zagaleta?<\/h3>\n<p>Seguridad en urbanizaci\u00f3n cerrada y grandes parcelas a precios m\u00e1s accesibles. Sin golf privado ni helipuerto, pero m\u00e1s cerca de la costa y de car\u00e1cter m\u00e1s puramente residencial.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfHay cuotas comunitarias?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Fees cover security, roads, lighting and upkeep.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00bfHay internet de fibra \u00f3ptica?<\/h3>\n<p>La mayor\u00eda de las propiedades tienen conexi\u00f3n de fibra, un factor importante para el creciente n\u00famero de trabajadores en remoto.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is El Madronal? El Madronal is a prestigious gated community set on the wooded hillsides of Benahavis, on the Ronda road between La Zagaleta and La Heredia, offering large villa plots with commanding views over the coast, Puerto Banus and the Mediterranean. 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