Santa Clara Golf

Nestled along the scenic slopes of Marbella East, Santa Clara Golf represents the pinnacle of modern, low-density resort living on the Costa del Sol. Designed around two world-class 18-hole championship courses, this secure, gated enclave seamlessly pairs cutting-edge contemporary architecture with lush Mediterranean nature. Offering sweeping views of emerald fairways and the sea, alongside immediate access to award-winning gastronomy, top international schooling, and major health infrastructure, Santa Clara Golf delivers a refined, serene lifestyle just eight minutes from Marbella’s vibrant town centre.

Santa Clara Golf is a master-planned, low-density residential enclave in Marbella East, famous for its 24-hour gated security, frontline golf luxury, modern architecture, and scenic Mediterranean views.

Situated along the prestigious A-7 corridor around kilometre 187, Santa Clara provides an elevated, peaceful lifestyle built directly around Santa Clara Golf Marbella. Unlike densely populated urban areas, this private neighbourhood balances tranquil resort living with immediate access to essential infrastructure, including expanded university healthcare, international secondary education, sustainable shopping centres, beach clubs, and fine dining.

Santa Clara Golf is located in Marbella East, positioned on gentle coastal hills between the established residential neighbourhoods of Río Real and Los Monteros. The enclave has direct access via the A-7 autovía at kilometre 187, right at the Rotonda Golf Santa Clara landmark.

Destination	Distance	Driving Time	Key Highlight
Los Monteros Beach	2.5 km	4 minutes	Golden sand beaches, beach clubs
Hospital Costa del Sol	1 km	2 minutes	Expanded public university hospital
Marbella Town Centre	6.5 km	8 minutes	Old Town, boutique shopping, dining
Puerto Banús Marina	14 km	15 minutes	Luxury yachts, high-end shopping, nightlife
Málaga Costa del Sol Airport	48 km	35 minutes	Major international transit hub

The property market in Santa Clara Golf consists primarily of contemporary new-build apartments, penthouses, townhouses, semi-detached villas, and luxury detached estates. Properties are heavily defined by open-plan layouts, sustainable construction, private pools, and direct views over the golf fairways toward the Mediterranean Sea.

Key Master-Planned Developments:

• Soul Marbella (by AEDAS Homes): A 120,000 square metre master-planned resort community enclosed by the golf course, featuring roughly 200 luxury homes divided into exclusive phases like Sunset, Sunshine, and Sunrise, with shared co-working spaces, private spas, gyms, and indoor and outdoor pools.
• Santa Clara Homes: A private frontline golf development comprising 104 luxury three-bedroom and four-bedroom residences, positioned directly overlooking the 14th fairway of Santa Clara Golf.

Property Price Ranges:

• Luxury Apartments and Penthouses: €800,000 to €2,500,000+
• Townhouses and Semi-Detached Villas: €1,200,000 to €2,800,000
• Detached Villas and Estates: €2,500,000 to €6,000,000+

Santa Clara Golf attracts a international European buyer profile comprising international families, golf enthusiasts, property investors, and second-home holiday buyers.

• Families: Drawn by 24-hour gated security, peaceful surroundings, and close proximity to top schools like IES Cilniana, Las Chapas, and English International College.
• Golf Enthusiasts and Investors: Attracted by high rental demand, two 18-hole courses on site, and multi-million-euro capital growth drivers in the immediate area.
• Second-Home Buyers: Looking for modern, low-maintenance, lock-up-and-leave luxury properties with resort amenities, close to Marbella town and Málaga Airport.

Santa Clara is home to two 18-hole championship courses situated within the same immediate valley, offering world-class facilities and diverse play styles.

• Santa Clara Golf Marbella: Designed by Enrique Canales Busquets and opened in 2001, this par-71, 18-hole course features wide fairways, open greens, and technical challenges. Its signature segment is the “Santa Clara Corner”, comprising holes 12, 13, and 14.
• Higuerón Marbella Golf Resort: Formerly known as Marbella Golf & Country Club, this 18-hole, par-72 course was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. It features rolling hills, fast greens, and two contrasting nines, including a shorter strategic front nine and a longer back nine.

Residents in Santa Clara enjoy award-winning clubhouse gastronomy and fine dining directly inside the enclave.

• Kayena Restaurant (at Santa Clara Golf): Located at Calle Sand 17, Kayena offers non-stop dining, breakfast, à la carte menus, and signature cocktails 365 days a year, winning Gold at the Golfamore Awards 2025 after back-to-back Silver awards in 2023 and 2024.
• El Olivo Restaurant (at Higuerón Resort): Featuring expansive dining terraces over olive groves and golf fairways, El Olivo was voted Best Restaurant on a Golf Course in Spain 2024 by Golfamore users, and includes a dedicated Buggy Bar service delivering hot food and drinks to players on the course.

Santa Clara Golf stands out among Marbella East neighbourhoods for its immediate access to top public and private infrastructure.

• Healthcare: Home to the Hospital Universitario Costa del Sol, which recently completed a major €100+ million expansion, adding 40,000 square metres of medical space, advanced operating theatres, and state-of-the-art care facilities.
• Education: Located next to the hospital on Calle Búnker sits IES Cilniana, a modern secondary school built after a €7 million investment, named after Cilniana, an ancient Roman coastal settlement historically located between Málaga and Cádiz.
• Shopping: Positioned at the Rotonda Golf Santa Clara, a 1,200 square metre ALDI supermarket features 2,000 product lines, electric vehicle charging stations, and a solar roof system providing 97% self-consumed energy.

The arrival of Spain’s first Waldorf Astoria Resort at the Higuerón Marbella Golf Resort campus is set to solidify Santa Clara as an international super-luxury destination.

• €220 Million Investment: A world-class project featuring 120 luxury hotel rooms and suites, plus 120 Waldorf Astoria branded private residences.
• Pritzker Prize Architecture: Conceptually designed by three Pritzker Prize-winning architects, bringing unmatched international architectural distinction to the area.
• Luxury Amenities: A 750 square metre spa, wellness facilities, signature dining including Peacock Alley, and a course redesign executed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.