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La Quinta FAMILY GOLF COMMUNITY UNDER LA CONCHA MOUNTAIN

What is La Quinta?

La Quinta is one of Benahavís's most established and family-friendly residential communities, built around the La Quinta Golf & Country Club and framed by the dramatic silhouette of La Concha mountain. The area sits at a comfortable elevation between the coast and the higher mountain estates, delivering excellent views, a genuine sense of community and easy access to schools, shops and beaches.

The development offers a mix of property types uncommon in Benahavís: from affordable apartments and townhouses within the golf resort to large detached villas on the surrounding hillsides. This range has created a diverse, year-round population rather than the purely seasonal occupancy seen in some of the more exclusive estates.

Prices start around €250K for a two-bedroom apartment with golf views, rising through €600K for townhouses and €1.5M to €5M for detached villas with panoramic sea and mountain views. La Quinta's combination of community atmosphere, golf lifestyle and competitive pricing makes it one of the most popular entry points into Benahavís living.

La Quinta in 2026

La Quinta has the widest spread of stock in Benahavís, which is why it suits more buyers than the estates above it. At the time of writing (October 2026) we have 21 listings tagged to La Quinta: apartments from about 549,000 euros, a townhouse, a duplex and penthouses in the middle, a plot at about 4.15 million and villas up to about 21.95 million, on our Benahavís property page. New build inside the golf is Tiara, from about 1.55 million, with the other Benahavís projects on our Benahavís new developments page. The 27 holes by Manuel Piñero are booked through the Westin, about 95 to 120 euros a round depending on the season, and next door the El Lago Club at Real de la Quinta opened in July 2026 with a six hole executive course, also by Piñero, a 3.5 hectare lake with a sand beach, tennis and padel, and membership capped at 450, in our golf courses guide and our Real de la Quinta post. Padel has become a near requirement for northern European buyers, and developments around La Quinta now treat courts like underground parking, which we covered in our padel post. The neighbours have their own guides: Real de la Quinta above, El Herrojo on the ridge, Los Arqueros across the road, Nueva Andalucía and Haza del Conde below, and the municipality in our Benahavís guide.

Where is La Quinta?

Airport Málaga (AGP) 68 km / 58 min via AP-7
Beach Playa de San Pedro 10 min by car. Playa Linda Vista 8 min
Supermarket Mercadona San Pedro 10 min. Small convenience stores within the resort area
Schools International School of Benahavís 5 min. Aloha College (IB) 12 min. Laude San Pedro 10 min
Golf La Quinta Golf (on-site, 27 holes), Los Arqueros 5 min, Atalaya Golf 8 min
Hospital Quirónsalud Marbella 16 min. Hospital Costa del Sol 22 min
Getting Around Yes for most errands, though the resort itself has some walkable amenities including the clubhouse and small commercial area
Property Types Apartments, townhouses, semi-detached villas, detached villas, penthouses
Pharmacy Pharmacy 12 Hours Monte Halcones, Villa Padierna

Who lives in La Quinta?

La Quinta has one of the most diverse communities in Benahavís. British, Scandinavian, Dutch and Spanish families live alongside retired couples and younger remote-working professionals. The range of property types and price points attracts first-time Costa del Sol buyers as well as established residents upsizing from coastal apartments. The International School of Benahavís nearby makes it particularly popular with families.

What can you do in La Quinta?

Eat & Drink

La Quinta Golf Clubhouse Terrace restaurant with views of La Concha, open to non-members for lunch
Restaurante El Gamonal Benahavís village classic, known for game dishes and traditional stews
La Escalera Terrace dining above the gorge in the village centre
Irishman's Benahavis Restaurant, rated 4.8 (6 reviews)
All in 1 Café - Restaurant & Bar Bar and grill, rated 4.3 (645 reviews)
Prado Bar & Restaurant Mediterranean restaurant, rated 4.3 (251 reviews)
LA VIEW Restaurant | Lounge Bar Steak house, rated 4.1 (85 reviews)

Sport & Fitness

La Quinta Golf & Country Club 27-hole course (three 9-hole loops) designed by Manuel Piñero, open to visitors
Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club Ballesteros-designed 18 holes in the adjacent valley, 5 min
Benahavís mountain trails Direct access to hiking paths towards La Concha summit and the Sierra de las Nieves
Cycling routes Popular starting point for road cycling climbs towards Ronda and Istán

Wellness

Anantara Spa at Villa Padierna Full Roman-style spa at Villa Padierna Palace, 12 min drive

Kids & Family

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

Is La Quinta a gated community?

Parts of La Quinta are gated, but the overall resort and golf club are accessible. Individual urbanisations within the area have their own security arrangements.

What are property prices?

Apartments from around €250K, townhouses from €500K, detached villas from €1.5M to €5M depending on size and views.

Can I play golf at La Quinta without being a member?

Yes. La Quinta Golf is open to visitors with green fees typically between €50 and €100 depending on season and time of day.

How family-friendly is La Quinta?

Very. The mix of property types, proximity to the International School of Benahavís, community pools and a genuine year-round neighbourhood feel make it one of the most family-oriented areas in Benahavís.

What is La Concha mountain?

La Concha (1,215 m) is the iconic shell-shaped peak that dominates the skyline behind Marbella and Benahavís. It is visible from most La Quinta properties and can be hiked in about 3 hours from the area.

Is there a community feel?

Yes. Unlike some of the more exclusive gated estates, La Quinta has a genuine community atmosphere with year-round residents, social events at the clubhouse and a mix of nationalities.

Are there rental opportunities?

Yes. The resort setting and range of apartments make La Quinta popular for both long-term and holiday rentals, subject to Junta de Andalucía licensing.

How does La Quinta compare to Flamingos?

La Quinta is higher up, with more mountain influence and a stronger golf-community identity. Flamingos is lower and closer to the coast with a more resort-hotel feel around Villa Padierna.

What is the cheapest home in La Quinta in 2026?

An apartment at about 549,000 euros in our stock at the time of writing, which makes La Quinta the cheapest way into Benahavís apart from the village itself. Villas start at about 4.7 million and the largest houses on the hill ask up to about 22 million.

What is the El Lago Club next to La Quinta?

The amenity hub of Real de la Quinta, the new estate above La Quinta: a 3.5 hectare filtered lake with a real sand beach, a six hole executive golf course by Manuel Piñero, a wellness club with heated pool and spa, two tennis and two padel courts, water sports and a restaurant. It opened in July 2026 and membership is separate from owning a home, capped at 450.

How much is a green fee at La Quinta?

About 95 to 120 euros depending on the season on the booking platforms in 2026. The 27 holes are played as three nines and booked through the Westin La Quinta hotel. Los Arqueros across the road is 80 to 110 euros.

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