Real de la Quinta is a large residential development just north of Marbella (within the Benahavís municipal district). It is being developed by the ‘La Quinta’ group east of their flagship resort, ‘La Quinta Golf’.
The development lies on the mountain side of the A-7 motorway, stretching almost entirely from Rio Guadaliza to the Rio Verde. For reference, these are the rivers that reach the coast via San Pedro and Puerto Banus.
Real de La Quinta is best reached from La Quinta Golf. There are other access roads crossing the motorway awaiting upgrade such as the continuation of Calle Pleyades in the Los Naranjos district of Nueva Andalucia, Marbella.
Sitting on the foothills of the Sierra Blanca, Real de la Quinta offers commanding views of Marbella and the coast and direct access via rustic tracks into the Sierra de las Nieves natural park and Biosphere Reserve.
The building licence for the first development, Los Olivos, was issued by Benahavís town hall in March 2015. Landscaping and infrastructure works began in December 2017 and the new road and bridge over the river Rio Guadaliza were opened in May 2018.
Real de la Quinta has been called ‘a high-quality resort, that’s sustainable for the environment, completely integrated with nature and transmits the lively and positive side of Marbella, alongside the innovative and practical “smart living” philosophy of Northern European countries’ by Rick Volpe, the architect in charge of the conceptual design.
Real de la Quinta is the first project in Spain that has received the infrastructure planning certificate issued by BREEAM, the world’s leading organization for sustainability valuation. Applied in more than 70 countries, BREEAM is a global standard for assessing building projects in terms of their ecological and social responsibility. From water and energy use to urban mobility, recycling to local suppliers, landscaping to protecting the local flora and fauna, the BREEAM stamp is a safeguard for the future.
The development is vast and includes a lake, 18-hole golf course and hotel, as well as all the other facilities expected of a residential community including restaurants, shops and a wellness centre.
DEVELOPMENTS
Los Olivos
Every Los Olivos apartment enjoys panoramic sea and mountain views. The first phase consists of 36 apartments, divided between 7 blocks with 4, 5 or 6 apartments in each. In total, there will eventually be three phases.
Quercus
Two and three bedroom apartments of 150m2 or more configured in seven 3-storey blocks. Construction work on the second project is advancing. The foundations of blocks 1 & 2 have been completed, whilst the bases of blocks 3 & 4 have now been laid. Blocks 5, 6 & 7 are further advanced and are now giving a much clearer idea of the development’s final style.
Vista Lago Residences
This luxury development of 18 design-led sustainable villas is in one of the higher portions of Real de la Quinta. Developed by BRIGHT and designed by architects U-Design, these stylish homes offer a perfect balance of indoor and outdoor living, with the lounge and terrace in each seamlessly merging into one extensive living space. In parts of the villas, both at ground level and upstairs, the windows disappear into the walls, ensuring perfectly clear views and bringing the outside in. A combination of custom designed furniture and world-leading brands along with a stunning selection of artwork make a Vista Lago Residences home something to be truly proud of.
La Quinta is one of those classic Marbella areas: set within a private, secure environment surrounded by golf courses, mountain scenery and sea views, within close range of nature and yet also just minutes from the amenities and services of San Pedro Alcántara, Puerto Banús, Benahavis and Marbella town. This, together with lovely scenery, a pleasant microclimate and excellent local services makes this rather exclusive residential area such a popular venue for holiday homes and year-round living.
In having its own master-planned form of development, it feels like a country club in which the attractive villas, apartments and townhouses of La Quinta are pleasantly distributed within greenery along peaceful streets and cul de sacs.
GOLF AT LA QUINTA
The country club ambiance is enhanced by the presence of an excellent golf club, whose course meanders through the residential area. Not only do residents have access to first-class golf amenities, but the sport is very much part of life in La Quinta. The beautifully styled and maintained 27-hole course snakes through the valleys of La Quinta, providing a focal point for residents that blends with views of the sea and the surrounding hills.
This green carpet flanked by small lakes ranks among the finest golf courses on the Costa del Sol, whose 27 holes offer golf lovers a very wide range of playing options, while the driving range, pro shop, coaching and rental equipment confirm that this is a five-star golf club complete with its own La Quinta Golf Academy. The elegant clubhouse, with its stylish restaurant, bar, lounges, panoramic terrace and meeting rooms, forms the social hub of the local community, and as such is as important a meeting point as it is a prime sporting venue.
SPA RESORT
La Quinta also benefits from the presence of its very own five-star hotel and spa, The Westin La Quinta Golf & Spa resort, whose attractive styling, amenities and spa provide a top Marbella venue for fine dining, health and beauty treatments, and relaxing in style. A series of well-appointed rooms and suites with panoramic private balconies overlook ample terraced areas, large swimming pools and the lush gardens that surround the complex.
The hotel has a tasteful country home feel about it, with fine cuisine provided by a selection of restaurants that are also highly convenient for residents of La Quinta. These include the El Mirador Pool Bar, the Aljama Bar and the fine dining Sunsa Restaurant. Together with the golf club’s Club House Restaurant & Bar, and the course-side Hoyo 19, the range of options right on your doorstep is impressive.
LIFESTYLE
A broadly established area, with some private building plots still available, the homes at La Quinta are largely made up of villas, elegant apartments and some of the best townhouses in Marbella, to which recently have been added a small selection of modern homes for sale in La Quinta. Each offers a country club setting close to walks in open nature, beautiful surrounding hill scenery and Mediterranean Sea views, combined with easy access to all the Costa del Sol has to offer.
REAL DE LA QUINTA
A new extension of La Quinta – Real de La Quinta – will arise in the adjacent valley, where an 18-hole golf course and manmade lagoon will form the focal points around which a series of luxury modern apartments and villas will be created. The country club, which will form an independent extension to the original La Quinta, will also include its own commercial centre, boutique hotel and sports facilities in what will be a state-of-the-art development that more than ever blends the appeal of country living in Marbella.
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