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

Detail	Value
Location	Marbella, Málaga province, Andalusia, Spain
Position	Directly north of Puerto Banús, west of Marbella town centre
Also known as	The Golf Valley
Approximate area	Between 12,2 km² and 13,5 km²
Golf courses	Six within or immediately beside the valley
Distance to Puerto Banús	5–10 minutes by car
Distance to Puente Romano	Approximately 10 minutes by car
Distance to Marbella centre	Approximately 15 minutes by car
Distance to Benahavís	Approximately 20 minutes by car
Distance to Estepona	Approximately 25 minutes by car
Distance to Málaga Airport	Approximately 45–50 minutes by car
Main sub-areas	Las Brisas, Los Naranjos, Aloha, La Campana, La Quinta

Area	Character	Typical property	Guide price	Best suited to
Las Brisas	Quiet, established, mature gardens	Villas and low-rise apartments	Villas: 6.976.388 €; Apartments: 548.167 €	Buyers wanting calm and space near Puerto Banús
Los Naranjos	Golf-front, valley views	Villas, townhouses, apartments	Villas: 4.947.250 €; Apartments: 1.012.429 €	Golfers and second-home buyers
Aloha	Family-centred, school-anchored	Townhouses, villas, apartments	Villas: 7.496.261 €; Apartments: 1.367.479 €	Families relocating with school-age children
La Quinta	Elevated, private, panoramic	Larger villas and plots	Villas: 7.250.151 €; Plots: 1.266.333 €	Buyers prioritising views and privacy

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.

Urbanisation	Type	Character	Suits
La Cerquilla	Villas	Elevated, large plots, frontline golf	Privacy and views without leaving the valley
Vista Real	Villas	Small, discreet, frontline golf	Buyers prioritising quiet above all
Albatross Hill	Villas	Elevated, panoramic golf and sea outlook	Long-term family homes with a view
Las Lomas de Nueva Andalucía	Villas and apartments	Central, well connected	Full-time residents across a range of budgets
Marbella Country Club	Villas and townhouses	On-site sports, established community	Families wanting facilities within the gates
Aloha Hill Club	Apartments and townhouses	Gated, sports-focused, near Aloha College	Golf-playing families with children
La Alzambra	Townhouses and apartments	Gated, communal gardens	Families wanting security without the premium
Haza del Conde	Townhouses	Private gardens, communal pools	Buyers needing more space than an apartment
Señorío de Aloha	Apartments and penthouses	Central, 24-hour security	Lock-up-and-leave and second
Les Belvederes	Villas and townhouses	Elevated, panoramic views	Buyers prioritising an open outlook
Los Arrayanes	Apartments	Gated, well maintained, central	Rental investors and first purchases

Which part of Nueva Andalucía is best for families?

Aloha, in most cases. Aloha College sits within the area, and the mix of townhouses and villas means there is usually something available across a range of budgets.

Las Brisas is the alternative for families wanting more space and quiet, accepting a short drive to school. Marbella Country Club and Aloha Hill Club both appeal to families who want sports facilities and security inside the gates.

Which part of Nueva Andalucía has the best sea views?

Elevation decides it, and La Quinta sits highest.

Within the valley itself, the communities most often associated with sea-view potential are La Cerquilla, where elevated plots can combine sea and frontline-golf outlooks; Les Belvederes, an elevated community where many units have panoramic views; the higher positions around Los Naranjos; Haza del Conde; and Albatross Hill. In every case it depends on the individual plot — its height, its orientation and what sits in front of it.

Across most of the valley floor the outlook is towards the golf courses and La Concha rather than the coast. If a sea view is essential, say so at the outset: it narrows the search materially and carries a premium.

Which is the most expensive part of Nueva Andalucía?

Frontline-golf villas in La Cerquilla, Vista Real and Los Naranjos generally command the highest prices, along with
elevated positions in La Quinta.

Which international schools are near Nueva Andalucía?

Aloha College sits within the area, in Aloha. Several others are within a short drive, including schools in San Pedro

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 47 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.