This detached villa is situated in Vega del Colorado, in the La Quinta area of Benahavís, Málaga. The property consists of two semi-detached but independent houses, each with five bedrooms and four bathrooms, giving a total of ten bedrooms and eight bathrooms across 1,044 m² of living space. The plot measures 2,909 m² and includes landscaped gardens, a traditional Andalusian courtyard and two swimming pools. The villa was completed in 2006 and is offered key-ready with a fixed asking price of €3,480,000. La Quinta is a residential golf urbanisation between Marbella and Estepona, roughly 10 km from Marbella as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in the Vega del California part of La Quinta, a residential urbanisation in the municipality of Benahavís. Marbella lies about 10 km away in a straight line, while Málaga city is approximately 56 km distant. The setting is described as close to golf, close to town and within an urbanisation, meaning daily amenities require a short drive rather than being walkable.
With ten bedrooms, eight bathrooms and over a thousand square metres of living area, the property functions as two independent five-bedroom homes. This layout suits multi-generational households or owners who want separate accommodation for guests or staff. Both pools, the courtyard and the gardens provide outdoor space, while fitted wardrobes, a storage room and a utility room add practical capacity.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2006 and is offered in key-ready condition, described by the seller as excellent. Buyers can therefore inspect the finished construction, established gardens and existing installations before purchase, and no delivery date uncertainty applies. Any modernisation would be at the new owner's initiative.
The property is a north-, east-, south- and west-facing villa of 2006 vintage, which means the interiors, installations and fittings date from that construction period rather than current new-build standards. There is no mention of underfloor heating, home automation or a gym in the provided data. Notary, registry and transfer tax (I.T.P.) fees are not included in the asking price.
This property fits a number of recognisable situations. A large family spread over several generations can use the two-house layout to live together while keeping separate front doors, kitchens and routines, one dwelling for the parents, the other for a grown-up child's family, with eight bathrooms in total removing the usual pressure on shared facilities. A second recognisable profile is the buyer of a substantial second home who regularly receives guests: the resident house remains private while visitors or adult children occupy the second unit, and the dual pools allow both groups their own outdoor space. A third use is combined living and letting: one house can serve as a holiday rental or seasonal let while the owners occupy the other, within the rules that apply to tourist lets in Benahavís, a point to verify with the municipality. The villa is less obviously suited to buyers seeking a low-maintenance lock-up-and-go apartment, a new-build home with contemporary installations, or a property within walking distance of shops and beaches. Everything here is at villa scale: large plot, gardens, two pools to maintain and a 2006 construction that will need periodic upkeep. A car is required for daily life. Buyers comparing against modern turnkey villas in the Benahavís, Marbella corridor should weigh the traditional character and dual-house structure against newer builds with current technical specifications.
The villa dates from 2006 and is presented in excellent condition by the seller, with interiors described as traditionally Andalusian in style. That translates into specific observable features rather than modern minimalism: a courtyard layout with carport and patio, a kitchen with island and seating, bathrooms equipped with shower, toilet and bidet, and a fireplace as a focal point of the living areas. Climate control combines air conditioning units with the fireplace, covering both warm summers and cooler winter evenings. Fitted wardrobes are present throughout the bedrooms, and the property includes a storage room and a separate utility room, practical provisions that reduce pressure on the living spaces themselves. Outdoor construction includes covered terraces and private terraces on different orientations, which follows from the multiple compass directions listed for the property: north, east, south and west. This multi-aspect orientation means shaded and sunny areas are available at any hour of the day, a practical benefit in a climate where summer sun intensity makes covered outdoor space essential. The two pools each have their own shower and toilet facilities, indicating the outdoor zones were designed for extended daytime use rather than as decorative features. The garden is established, with olive trees and landscaped areas visible in the documentation, reflecting nearly two decades of growth. Buyers should note what the data does not say: there is no mention of underfloor heating, home automation, solar panels or a heated pool. As a 2006 build, the technical installations, boiler, electrical system, pool equipment, are of that era and an independent technical survey is a normal step in due diligence for a property of this age and price class.
The villa is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €3,480,000, this is not a from-price. For that amount the buyer acquires 1,044 m² of built living space on a 2,909 m² plot, comprising two independent five-bedroom houses, two private pools and established gardens, delivered key-ready. The property was completed in 2006. In line with Decree 218/05 of the Junta de Andalucía, notary, registry and I.T.P. (property transfer tax) costs are not included in the price; buyers should budget for these separately. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to negotiation and the standard Spanish purchase process.
Day-to-day life at this villa is organised around its dual-house structure. Two semi-detached but fully independent dwellings sit on one plot of 2,909 m², each with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. In practice this allows a household to divide itself: one house for permanent residents, the other for visiting family, long-term guests or rental use, each with its own privacy. The living rooms look out over the gardens, orchards and the surrounding mountains of the Benahavís area, and the traditional Andalusian styling, courtyard, patio, fireplace, sets the tone of the interior. Outdoor life is concentrated around the two swimming pools, each with its own shower and toilet, and the covered terraces and seating areas scattered across the plot. Mature planting including olive trees gives the garden structure and shade. Air conditioning covers the warmer months, while the fireplace serves the milder Andalusian winter evenings. The rhythm of the area is that of a residential urbanisation: quiet streets, low through-traffic and neighbours who are mostly permanent or seasonal residents. The golf course of La Quinta sits nearby for those who play, and the beaches of the Costa del Sol are about ten minutes away by car. Restaurants and shops of Benahavís village and the wider San Pedro de Alcántara area are within a short drive, so a car is part of daily life here. The location is not an area where amenities are reached on foot, and that shapes the weekly pattern: shopping trips, school runs and dinners out all involve driving, in exchange for space, views and quiet on the plot itself.
La Quinta is part of Benahavís, a mountain municipality known for its residential urbanisations and concentration of golf courses between Marbella and Estepona. The villa's immediate setting is a quiet urbanisation street, with the La Quinta golf course in the vicinity. Daily life therefore revolves around the car: supermarkets, schools and healthcare are reached within minutes by road rather than on foot. The wider amenity data shows the density available in the surrounding area: dozens of restaurants, pharmacies, cafés and banks within a 2 km radius, alongside primary and secondary schools and health centres. Marbella, about 10 km away as the crow flies, provides full urban services, private hospitals and international schools, while Málaga city, 56 km in a straight line, adds the region's principal cultural and commercial offer. Tourism infrastructure in the region is substantial, with close to a hundred hotels and a large bed base, which matters for owners considering seasonal rental of one of the two houses. The housing market in the area records roughly 3,900 transactions per year, indicating an active resale market rather than a thin one, which is relevant for future liquidity. The atmosphere outside the summer season remains residential: the golf community provides year-round activity, and Benahavís village, a short drive away, is known for its restaurant scene that operates twelve months a year rather than closing in winter. The trade-off is clear and familiar for this part of the coast: tranquillity, space and views in exchange for dependence on the car for almost every errand.
The map shows the villa's position in Vega del Colorado, La Quinta, within Benahavís municipality on the western Costa del Sol. Marbella lies about 10 km to the east as the crow flies and Málaga city 56 km beyond it, with the coastal road connecting the urbanisation to beaches within a ten-minute drive.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís sits in the foothills behind the western Costa del Sol, between the golf valleys of Marbella and the newer developments of Estepona. Within that municipality, La Quinta is one of the established residential urbanisations, built around its golf course and characterised by villa plots rather than apartment blocks. The position, roughly 10 km from Marbella and about 56 km from Málaga city as the crow flies, places it in the premium western corridor of the coast, the stretch between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona where most of the region's high-value villa stock is concentrated. For buyers, this means proximity to Puerto Banús and Marbella's amenities while retaining a quieter, elevated residential character.
Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach is approximately 2.3 km in a direct line, with the seller stating a ten-minute drive to the coast, travel time by car, not a distance figure. Marbella lies about 10 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 56 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is roughly 5 km in a straight line from the area reference point, making air access straightforward, with Gibraltar Airport about 101 km distant as an alternative. Public transport in the wider area includes eight lines and fifty stops, plus rail stations within a few kilometres of the reference zone. Within the urbanisation itself, however, bus coverage is limited and a car remains the practical mode of transport. Charging points for electric vehicles are present in the area. Golf courses sit nearby, consistent with the property's close-to-golf setting, and sports facilities including tennis and football centres appear in the surrounding data. For an owner, the practical picture is: everything reachable, nothing walkable, the standard arrangement for a villa urbanisation on this stretch of the Costa del Sol.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 1.2 km |
| El Torcal | 1.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.8°C and monthly averages ranging from about 12°C in the coolest months to 27°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea water of 20°C or more, lasts around five months, which in practice means pool and beach use from late spring into early autumn. The elevation in the reference area is 21 m above sea level with a flat gradient of 0.7% toward the coast, so there are no steep slopes between the property and the sea. As a 2006 villa with multiple orientations and both covered and open terraces, the building allows residents to follow or avoid the sun throughout the day, east terraces for morning light, west-facing areas for evening, and shade by the pools at midday. The surrounding landscape combines garden and orchard views with the mountains that frame the Benahavís area, and several viewpoints lie within a few kilometres for walks with panoramic vistas. Sun hours in the region are high, consistent with the Costa del Sol's reputation, so outdoor living is the default for much of the year and the fireplace covers the shorter cool season.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beaches of the Costa del Sol are about a ten-minute drive from the villa, with the nearest recorded beach roughly 2.3 km away in a straight line. The coast in this stretch offers the standard mix of sandy beaches, chiringuitos and water sports associated with the Marbella, Estepona shoreline. Golf is the closest recreation to the property: the villa is described as set close to golf, with the La Quinta course in the immediate vicinity, and additional courses in the wider region. For a household that plays, this is the most-used amenity on the doorstep. Other recorded sports facilities in the area include a tennis school and football pitches, and several viewpoints within 3–4 km offer walking destinations with views over the coast. Marinas at about 4 km from the reference point provide berths and nautical services. On the plot itself, recreation is centred on the two pools, the garden with its olive trees and the terraces, meaning that for much of the year the most immediate leisure option requires no more than stepping outside.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Quinta is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States. Located between Indian Wells and Indio, it is one of the nine cities of the Coachella Valley. The population was 37,558 at the 2020 census, up from 37,467 at the 2010 census.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Ref: VL870306
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €3,480,000, this villa occupies the upper segment of the Costa del Sol market, and its closest comparisons are resale villas in the Benahavís golf urbanisations, La Quinta, Los Arqueros, El Madroñal and La Zagaleta, rather than the region's new-build apartment projects. The named comparable developments (Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000) illustrate the gap: those are entry-level new-build apartments on the eastern and central coast, roughly a tenth of this villa's price, and they serve a different buyer entirely. What distinguishes this property within its own segment is the dual-house structure. Most resale villas in the €3–4 million bracket in Benahavís offer one dwelling of comparable total area; here the same budget buys two independent five-bedroom homes on one title, which broadens the possible uses, multi-generational living, guest accommodation or letting one unit. The 2,909 m² plot with two pools is generous for the corridor between San Pedro and Estepona, where plot sizes have been shrinking in newer developments. The trade-offs against newer stock are equally concrete. A 2006 build will not match current specifications: buyers comparing with 2020s turnkey villas near Marbella will find underfloor heating, home automation and heated pools as standard there, while this property offers traditional construction, fireplace and air conditioning. On the other hand, established gardens, mature olive trees and a finished, inspectable house remove the delivery risk and landscape years that come with new construction. Location-wise, La Quinta sits closer to Marbella and Puerto Banús than Estepona's newer developments, at the cost of being part of an older urbanisation with the associated infrastructure. Buyers in this bracket typically weigh dual-house utility and plot size against modern technical specification, and that comparison is best made property by property.
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