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La Zagaleta · Costa del Sol

Villas in La Zagaleta

Europe's most exclusive private estate, where ultimate luxury finds its home

La Zagaleta is widely regarded as the most exclusive and secure residential estate in Europe, a 900-hectare private paradise in the mountains of Benahavis that sets the standard for ultra-luxury living. With just 240 plots across its vast landscape, the estate offers an unrivalled sense of space, privacy, and prestige that simply cannot be replicated elsewhere on the continent.

The estate features two private 18-hole golf courses, an equestrian centre, a helipad, and a private club house with fine dining, all reserved exclusively for residents and their guests. Security is absolute, with manned gates and patrols ensuring complete privacy. Properties within La Zagaleta are architectural masterpieces, often exceeding 1,000 square metres of built area on plots of 5,000 to 10,000 square metres.

Ownership at La Zagaleta is a statement of arrival at the very pinnacle of luxury real estate. The estate attracts a discreet international clientele of entrepreneurs, royalty, and global leaders who value privacy above all else while enjoying one of the most beautiful natural settings on the Mediterranean coast.

Key highlights
  • 900-hectare private estate
  • Two private golf courses
  • Maximum 240 plots
  • Helipad
  • Equestrian centre
  • Ultimate privacy
Travel times, verified
  • Nearest golf1 min
  • Puente Romano Resort15 min
  • International schools15 min
  • Marbella centre21 min
  • Málaga airport50 min
Property types here
Ultra-Luxury VillasMansionsEstates
29
Listed on the coast
from €5.29M
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Ultra-Luxury Villas and Mansions
Typical types

Inventory across La Zagaleta and everything nested under it. Tap the count to browse it.

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Curated for La Zagaleta

Homes we represent directly or have inspected in person. Portal resale inventory is deliberately excluded from area pages.

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The Retreat, Benahavís
Benahavís

The Retreat

6 bedrooms6 bathrooms958 m² interior5,394 m² plot
€12,800,000
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El Unico, Benahavís
Benahavís

El Unico

11 bedrooms15 bathrooms1,100 m² interior8,000 m² plot
€30,000,000
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Villa Maris, Benahavís
Benahavís

Villa Maris

6 bedrooms6 bathrooms983 m² interior4,418 m² plot
€5,299,000
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Casa Valentino, Benahavís
Benahavís

Casa Valentino

7 bedrooms11 bathrooms1,700 m² interior4,651 m² plot
€14,900,000
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Casa Olea, Benahavís
Benahavís

Casa Olea

6 bedrooms7 bathrooms1,050 m² interior6,106 m² plot
€13,250,000
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La Zagaleta 24, Benahavís
Benahavís

La Zagaleta 24

9 bedrooms8 bathrooms1,925 m² interior6,654 m² plot
€19,500,000
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Villa Liora, Benahavís
Benahavís

Villa Liora

5 bedrooms6 bathrooms695 m² interior3,797 m² plot
€7,495,000
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Villa Hermes, Benahavís
Benahavís

Villa Hermes

9 bedrooms11 bathrooms1,755 m² interior4,328 m² plot
€17,800,000
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Where it sits

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120 km of coast
La Zagaleta
36.5319° N, 5.0136° W
36.5319° N, 5.0136° W
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Common Questions

Properties in La Zagaleta range From €5,000,000 to €35,000,000+. The area offers ultra-luxury villas, mansions, estates among other property types.
La Zagaleta is known for: 900-hectare private estate, Two private golf courses, Maximum 240 plots, Helipad, Equestrian centre, Ultimate privacy. It is located in the Benahavis area of the Costa del Sol.
La Zagaleta offers a range of property types including ultra-luxury villas, mansions, estates.
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