Lifestyle

There is nowhere else in Europe quite like La Zagaleta. Across 900 hectares of wooded hills in Benahavís, a private estate of approximately 230 villas occupies land that was once a Saudi billionaire’s hunting ground, before it — and the extraordinary landscape around it — became something altogether different: the most secluded, most secure, and by most measures most exclusive residential address on the continent.

Ten minutes from the marina at Puerto Banús, the road climbs into the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves and the atmosphere changes completely. La Quinta sits at this elevation — quiet, green, and oriented around one of the most respected golf courses on the Costa del Sol. It is a community that attracts people who want proximity to everything Marbella offers without being in the middle of it.

Puerto Banús needs little introduction. One of the most recognisable marina destinations in Europe, it sits at the western end of Marbella’s Golden Mile and has been the social centre of the Costa del Sol since its inauguration in 1970. Superyachts, designer boutiques, beach clubs and a cosmopolitan crowd – it delivers on the promise, reliably, twelve months a year.

Practical Information Distance from Marbella ~80 km, approx. 1 hour by car Documents required Valid passport or national ID card (EU citizens) Currency Gibraltar pound (GBP), euros widely accepted Cable car Closed as of late 2025. Access by foot, bike or taxi only. Best time to visit March–June and September–November. Summer is busy and very