Which area of Nueva Andalucía is best to buy in?

Nueva Andalucía is not one market. It is four distinct areas spread across roughly ten square kilometres of valley
behind Puerto Banús, and the differences between them — in price, atmosphere and who they suit — are larger
than most buyers expect.

In short: Las Brisas for space and quiet, Los Naranjos for golf, Aloha for families with school-age children, and La Quinta for elevation and privacy.

This guide sets out what each area is actually like, which named urbanisations sit within them, and which type of
buyer each one tends to suit.

“Most buyers arrive set on one area and change their mind after two or three viewings. The difference between Las Brisas and Los Naranjos does not come across in a listing — you have to stand in both.” Bernd Dellwig, Engel & Völkers Marbella General Sales Director.

• Table of contents
• Key facts about Nueva Andalucía
• The four areas of Nueva Andalucía compared
• Las Brisas
• Los Naranjos
• Aloha
• La Quinta
• Named urbanisations in Nueva Andalucía
• Frequently asked questions
• Nueva Andalucía property specialists: who to speak to about buying

Las Brisas suits buyers who want privacy and mature surroundings within a few minutes of Puerto Banús. It sits in the south-west of Nueva Andalucía, built around Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, and it is one of the oldest parts of the valley.

The age shows in the best way. Gardens are established, trees are mature, and there is a settled quiet that newer developments take decades to acquire. Plots tend to be larger than elsewhere in the valley, and through-traffic is minimal. Architecture is predominantly Mediterranean and Andalusian — white walls, terracotta roofs, generous terraces.

Key Highlights & Nearby Points of Interest in Las Brisas

• Real Club de Golf Las Brisas: The physical centerpiece of the neighborhood. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and updated by Kyle Phillips, this world-class championship course double-functions as a lush botanical sanctuary.
• Hotel del Golf Las Brisas: A classic residential hotel complex built right alongside the greens, offering frontline golf views, manicured gardens, and exclusive living spaces.
• BREATHE Restaurant Marbella: Located just 3 minutes away at the entrance of the valley, this eco-chic multi-level dining destination features a fresh gastronomy restaurant, a subterranean bakery, and the Air rooftop cocktail lounge.

Los Naranjos suits golfers, and buyers who want an outlook that cannot be built on. The residential area takes its name from Los Naranjos Golf Club, laid out by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and opened in 1977, and it sits at the heart of what people mean by the Golf Valley.

Property spans a wide range here — frontline-golf villas at the top of the market, alongside townhouses and apartment complexes at more accessible prices. Frontline-golf position carries a premium, and it is worth understanding what that premium buys: an unbroken outlook with no prospect of building in front. Course access is a separate membership question.

Key Landmarks & Dining in Los Naranjos

• Los Naranjos Golf Club: The heart of the area. Designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1977, this 18-hole championship course features wide fairways, large undulating greens, and a vibrant clubhouse terrace.
• Los Naranjos Clubhouse Restaurant: Situated directly overlooking the 18th green, this physical spot is famous among locals and golfers alike for its sunny terrace, international menu, and lively Sunday lunches.
• Vôvem Grill Marbella: Located just 2 minutes away on Avenida del Prado, this highly regarded steakhouse is a physical haven for meat lovers, offering over 10 different breeds of aged beef cooked over charcoal and wood fires.

Aloha suits families relocating permanently with school-age children. Its defining feature is Aloha College, the British-curriculum international school serving ages 3 to 18, which sustains year-round demand independently of the second-home market.

Housing stock is more varied than in Las Brisas — townhouses and apartment complexes alongside villas — making Aloha one of the more accessible entry points into the valley. Aloha Golf Club, designed by Javier Arana and opened in 1975, sits within the area.

Key Landmarks & Dining in Aloha

• Centro Plaza: A major physical landmark and commercial hub located at the entrance of Aloha. It houses boutique shops, fitness studios, business offices, and hosts Marbella’s popular Saturday open-air market.
• Turtle Lake (Lago de las Tortugas): A serene natural landmark hidden in upper Aloha. This scenic freshwater lake with a historic dam is a peaceful spot for walking, picnics, and dog walking away from the busy commercial areas.
• Mosh Fun Kitchen: Located in the heart of Aloha’s dining strip, this trendsetting venue combines Asian-fusion cuisine with a vibrant cocktail bar atmosphere and live DJ sets.

La Quinta suits buyers for whom the view and the privacy come first. It sits north of the valley and technically falls within the Benahavís municipal boundary, though it functions as part of the same market.

Elevation is the point: panoramic views across the valley to the Mediterranean, cooler air in summer, and a level of quiet the valley floor does not offer. Plots are larger and properties generally newer and more contemporary.

Key Landmarks & Dining in La Quinta

• La Quinta Golf & Country Club: The main physical hub of the neighborhood. Designed by Manuel Piñero, this 27-hole championship course features three distinct 9-hole layouts and a well-equipped pro shop and academy.
• The Westin La Quinta Golf Resort & Spa: A 5-star luxury hotel complex integrated into the hills, offering a 1,500 m² hydrotherapy spa, fitness facilities, and panoramic views over the Mediterranean coast.

We currently have more than 110 properties available across the valley, from apartments in Las Brisas to frontline-golf villas in Los Naranjos and La Cerquilla — including some not yet publicly listed.

The advisers below work Nueva Andalucía itself rather than covering Marbella generally. Between them they have more than 20 years selling here and have completed more than 150 transactions in the area. Engel & Völkers has been selling in Marbella since 2009 and is part of a network operating in more than 30 countries.