This completed penthouse sits in the hills of Benahavís, in the La Quinta area between Marbella and Estepona, roughly 7 kilometres from the coast. The property offers 150 m² of interior space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, complemented by a 93 m² south-west facing terrace with panoramic views towards the Mediterranean. Completed in 2025 (indicative), it includes two parking spaces, a storage room, and access to resort amenities including a lake club, wellness centre, tennis and paddle courts, equestrian facilities and a six-hole golf course. The municipality records around 9,472 inhabitants and sits at approximately 204 metres above sea level.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property is located inland within Benahavís municipality, in a quiet, rural hillside setting near La Quinta. The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, lie 6.6, 6.7 km away by straight line. Marbella is 14 km distant; Estepona and Puerto Banús are both reachable by car in roughly 15, 20 minutes. The position is defined by elevation, greenery and golf courses rather than direct coastal access.
The property functions as a move-in-ready residence or second home for buyers prioritising outdoor living space, views and resort amenities. The 93 m² terrace, open-plan living area of over 50 m² and en-suite master bedroom suit households seeking generous communal and private space. Daily convenience is moderate: a supermarket is 3.7 km away and a pharmacy 707 m, while a car is necessary for most errands.
The penthouse was completed in 2025 (indicative) and is presented in ready-to-occupy condition, including interior design and furnishings selected by Zapdesign. The kitchen is equipped with Miele appliances. As the construction phase has finished, buyers avoid delivery risk and can inspect the finished product before purchase. The development is reported as the first residential project in Spain to receive BREEAM certification.
The property is not on the beachfront: the nearest sand is 6.6 km away. There is no direct walkable village centre with shops; daily transport requires a car. The unit has three bedrooms and two bathrooms rather than additional guest or staff quarters. Public transport is limited to one line with one stop in the municipality. Ground-floor garden space is absent, as the dwelling is a penthouse with terrace only.
This property matches several recognisable situations. First, buyers seeking a completed, furnished home that can be occupied immediately, avoiding a two-to-three-year build wait, will find the 2025 completion (indicative) and turnkey presentation directly relevant. Second, households that prioritise outdoor space over interior volume fit the profile: with 93 m² of terrace against 150 m² of interior, and two bedrooms opening directly onto the terrace, the design assumes substantial outdoor living for much of the year. Third, the property suits buyers who want resort-style amenities within a gated environment, golf, tennis, paddle, equestrian facilities, wellness, rather than urban walkability. It is less suited to buyers who want to walk to shops, beaches or nightlife; the beach is 6.6 km away and public transport consists of a single line with one stop in the municipality. Fourth, the setting works for car owners who accept driving for all daily tasks: supermarket 3.7 km, hospital 6.5 km, Marbella 14 km. Families with primary-school-age children have one local school plus an international school 6 km away, though secondary schooling requires travel to the coast. Finally, the price point positions the property in the upper segment of Benahavís new-build supply, which places it in the consideration set of buyers comparing against €1.3, 1.6 million alternatives in the same municipality.
The penthouse is delivered fully finished and furnished. The kitchen is equipped throughout with Miele appliances and fitted with high-end cabinetry; the presentation combines a contemporary aesthetic with practical daily use. The master suite includes an en-suite bathroom with a bathtub, while the second bathroom has a walk-in shower, a configuration that separates the principal bedroom's facilities from the shared bathroom serving the other two bedrooms. The living area of over 50 m² uses floor-to-ceiling sliding windows that recess fully into the walls, allowing an unbroken connection between interior and terrace. This type of glazing detail affects both the spatial experience and the amount of natural light reaching the interior. The interior design and furnishings were selected by Zapdesign and are included, which removes a separate furnishing project and its associated costs and timelines from the buyer's process. Climate control is provided by air conditioning, supplemented by the south-west orientation's solar gain in cooler months. The property includes a utility room, a lift serves the building, and two private parking spaces plus a storage room are conveyed with the unit. At development level, the project holds BREEAM certification, reported as the first residential scheme in Spain to receive it, which provides third-party verification of sustainability, energy efficiency and construction quality. The 'Excellent' condition rating in the property records is consistent with the recent completion date of 2025 (indicative). Buyers wishing to verify technical specifications should request the completion documentation and energy certificate from the vendor.
The property is listed at €1,600,000, which equates to approximately €10,667 per m² of interior space, excluding the 93 m² terrace. Within Benahavís, comparable new-build projects start lower: Enebros Fase 2 from €1,290,000, Sky Marbella Apartments from €1,495,000 and Lyra Residences from €1,550,000. The price of this unit reflects the completed status, the penthouse position, the terrace area, the included interior furnishings and parking (two spaces plus storage room), and access to the resort's amenity package. Prices should always be treated as 'from' figures; final costs depend on negotiation, taxes and notary fees.
Daily life at this property revolves around the interior, terrace relationship. The south-west orientation means the 93 m² terrace receives afternoon and evening sun, with the sliding floor-to-ceiling windows opening the 50 m² living area fully towards the views over the valley, mountains and sea. Mornings tend to be cooler on the terrace; late afternoons and evenings are the natural periods for outdoor use, consistent with the local pattern of dining outside from spring through autumn. The surrounding municipality is quiet and rural. Benahavís village itself is a small mountain pueblo of roughly 9,500 inhabitants, known for its concentration of restaurants, fourteen within a 2 km radius of this location, and its position between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda. The rhythm here is slower than on the coast: the nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away, the pharmacy 707 m, and a hospital 6.5 km. A car is necessary for practically all daily movements, including school runs; there is one primary school in the municipality and an international school 6 km away in Estepona. The resort setting shapes the week more than the day. On-site facilities, the lake and Lake Club, restaurant, wellness centre, tennis and paddle courts, equestrian centre and the six-hole golf course playable as 6, 12 or 18 holes, provide most leisure options within the gated area. Beyond the gates, La Zagaleta's course is 2.2 km away, La Quinta Golf 3.9 km and Tramores Golf 4.3 km. The climate supports this pattern: an annual average of 18.1°C and roughly 3,846 hours of sunshine per year allow year-round use of the outdoor spaces, though the sea bathing season with water temperatures above 20°C lasts about four months.
Benahavís municipality covers 145 km² of mountainous terrain between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, with the village centre about 7 km from the coast. The population of 9,472 (INE, 2025) is spread across the pueblo and low-density residential estates, meaning the immediate environment of this property is green and quiet rather than built-up. Within a 2 km radius, the data records fourteen restaurants, four cafés, one school, one pharmacy and three bank branches, a pattern typical of a residential resort zone with dining concentration in the nearby village. Practical distances frame daily life: the pharmacy is 707 m away and a supermarket 3.7 km, requiring short car trips for shopping. Healthcare at hospital level sits 6.5 km away, and an EV charging point is 277 m from the property. The road network connects to the AP-7 and A-7 coastal corridors, placing Marbella 14 km away and Estepona within a similar radius in the other direction. Public transport is minimal: one line, one stop. Residents therefore plan life around private vehicles, which is the norm for hillside locations in this part of the Costa del Sol. Sports infrastructure is unusually dense for a municipality of this size: twenty-five facilities are recorded, including municipal sports halls, a gym and municipal pools within 1 km, plus the golf cluster, La Zagaleta 1.5, 2.2 km, El Higueral 2.7 km, Marbella Club Golf Resort 2.9 km, La Quinta 3.9 km and Tramores 4.3 km.
The map shows the property's position in the hills above the coast, with the beaches of Saladillo and Isdabe to the south, the golf cluster of La Zagaleta, La Quinta and Tramores surrounding it, and Marbella and Estepona equidistant on either side. The elevation of roughly 204 metres and the green, low-density pattern of the municipality are visible in the terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies an inland hillside position between the coastal hubs of Marbella (14 km, approximately 148,000 inhabitants) and Estepona, with Ronda inland to the north. This places the property in the residential belt above the Golden Mile, Puerto Banús corridor: close enough to the coast for a 15, 20 minute drive, yet removed from the density and summer traffic of the seafront. Larger regional centres, Algeciras (56 km) and Málaga city (60 km), define the outer radius of the catchment. The positioning is characteristic of the upper Benahavís market: gated estates, golf and elevation rather than beachfront.
Straight-line distances place the property within a moderate radius of key destinations. Beaches: Playa del Saladillo 6.6 km, Playa Isdabe 6.7 km, roughly a 10, 12 minute drive. Golf: La Zagaleta Country Club 2.2 km, La Quinta Golf 3.9 km, Tramores Golf 4.3 km. Marbella centre is 14 km and Puerto Banús marina 8.7 km, both reachable in 15, 20 minutes by car. Estepona and its international school lie 6 km away. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) is approximately 48, 51 km straight-line, typically a 45, 60 minute drive; Gibraltar (GIB) is around 50 km, roughly one hour. Alicante (ALC) at 442 km is not a practical option. The property includes two private parking spaces, and an EV charger sits 277 m from the entrance.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property sits at approximately 204 metres above sea level on hillside terrain, which produces the panoramic views and also means sloped access roads typical of the Benahavís hills. The climate data shows an annual average temperature of 18.1°C with a seasonal range of roughly 12, 26°C, mild winters and warm but not extreme summers, partly moderated by elevation relative to the immediate coast. Historical sunshine totals reach approximately 3,846 hours per year, among the higher figures for southern Spain, supporting year-round use of the terrace and outdoor amenities. The sea bathing season, defined by water temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, realistically June through September, meaning sea swimming outside this window requires a heated pool, which the resort provides. The surroundings are rural and green, with viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km) indicating walking access into the natural terrain.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe on the Estepona side of the coast, lie 6.6, 6.7 km away by straight line, a short drive but not walkable. These are the sandy stretches of the Guadalmina, Estepona corridor, with chiringuitos and beach clubs typical of the western Costa del Sol. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, 8.7 km away, provides marina-based recreation, dining and nautical services. Recreation closer to home is land-based. The golf cluster around the property includes La Zagaleta (2.2 km), El Higueral (2.7 km), Marbella Club Golf Resort (2.9 km), La Quinta (3.9 km) and Tramores (4.3 km), plus the on-site six-hole course playable in variable configurations. The municipality records twenty-five sports facilities overall, including a municipal sports hall (0.7 km), gym (0.8 km) and municipal pools (0.9 km). The resort itself adds tennis and paddle courts, an equestrian centre, a lake with Lake Club, and a wellness centre.
25 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís occupies an inland hillside position between the coastal hubs of Marbella (14 km, approximately 148,000 inhabitants) and Estepona, with Ronda inland to the north. This places the property in the residential belt above the Golden Mile, Puerto Banús corridor: close enough to the coast for a 15, 20 minute drive, yet removed from the density and summer traffic of the seafront. Larger regional centres, Algeciras (56 km) and Málaga city (60 km), define the outer radius of the catchment. The positioning is characteristic of the upper Benahavís market: gated estates, golf and elevation rather than beachfront.
Benahavís is a Spanish town (pueblo) and municipality in the province of Malaga. It is a mountain village between Marbella, Estepona, and Ronda, 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from the coast.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | °C | 86 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 87 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 110 mm |
| April | 15.4°C | 72 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 32 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 3 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 33 mm |
| October | 19.0°C | 96 mm |
| November | 14.3°C | 122 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 119 mm |
Ref: VL245121
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Benahavís, the new-build segment clusters between roughly €1.3 and €1.6 million for comparable units. Enebros Fase 2 starts at €1,290,000, Sky Marbella Apartments at €1,495,000 and Lyra Residences at €1,550,000. This penthouse at €1,600,000 sits at the top of that range, and the differential is attributable to measurable factors: the completed and furnished status (removing furnishing costs and build risk), the penthouse level with a 93 m² terrace, two parking spaces plus storage, and access to the resort amenity package including the lake club and golf facilities. Geographically, Benahavís occupies a distinct niche in the western Costa del Sol. Compared with Marbella (14 km, ~148,000 inhabitants), it trades urban services and beachfront access for elevation, greenery and lower density. Compared with Estepona, it offers a more established luxury-resort infrastructure, La Zagaleta, La Quinta, El Higueral and the Marbella Club course all fall within a 5 km radius, but fewer day-to-day conveniences within walking distance. The municipality's 800 annual property transactions and population of 9,472 indicate an active but small market, where supply is dominated by gated residential estates rather than open urban housing. For buyers weighing coastal versus hillside options, the relevant trade-off is concrete: a 10, 12 minute drive to the beach in exchange for panoramic views, a quieter environment and a golf-and-country-club setting. The four-month sea bathing season and single public transport line are factual constraints that apply across the municipality, not just to this property. Within that context, the property's specific advantages, completion status, terrace size, certification and on-site facilities, define its position relative to the local competition.
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