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La Zagaleta

Luxury real estate in Marbella’s idyllic setting

Landscape of La Zagaleta with the golf course and the sea in the background

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  1. La Zagaleta - luxury in an idyllic setting

  2. A reputation for security and privacy

  3. Luxurious amenities and world-class facilities

  4. An exclusive gated community

  5. Exceptional villas and world-class living

  6. A unique combination of luxury and natural beauty

  7. La Zagaleta Golf: glamour on the rocks

La Zagaleta - luxury in an idyllic setting

La Zagaleta is a highly esteemed residential community that is admired by wealthy individuals and celebrities from around the world. Spanning over 2,000 acres, the community boasts luxurious homes that are among the most expensive in Spain. The properties feature large estates with private swimming pools, gardens, and stunning views of the countryside and Mediterranean Sea.

Views of La Zagaleta at sunset with the golf course and the mountains.

A reputation for security and privacy

La Zagaleta’s reputation for security is unmatched, with a team of trained guards and state-of-the-art surveillance systems. The community offers unparalleled privacy to its residents, making it a sought-after destination for those who value peace and tranquillity.

Nestled amidst the foothills of Sierra Bermeja, La Zagaleta offers breathtaking views of the Marbella coastline stretching all the way to Gibraltar and North Africa. This exclusive country club is set amidst pleasing mountain scenery and boasts a private golf course exclusively for its residents. The sprawling natural reserve, covering an area of almost 900 hectares, is home to an exquisite clubhouse, a lively social hub rich in activities, Zagaleta’s Riding Club, a tennis club, and protected wildlife that includes forested hills, meandering streams, and deers.

Luxurious amenities and world-class facilities

La Zagaleta is renowned for its luxurious amenities, including two private golf courses – Old Golf Course and New Golf Course – a clubhouse, a riding club, a heliport, and a nature reserve. The estate is surrounded by breathtaking Mediterranean forests, streams, and waterfalls, offering a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.

Landscape of La Zagaleta with the golf course, the mountains and the sea in the background

An exclusive gated community

La Zagaleta is a vast gated residential property spanning over 2,200 acres (9 km²) of land, making it one of the most extensive and exclusive private communities in Europe. Located in the Marbella hills on the southern coast of Spain, it boasts an astonishing setting, surrounded by stunning Mediterranean forests, streams, and waterfalls.

Exceptional villas and world-class living

La Zagaleta offers only high-end private villas for sale, with no apartments available. These luxurious villas are situated in spacious private plots, providing residents with privacy and breathtaking views of the mountains, golf courses, and the sea. The villas in La Zagaleta are renowned for their exceptional quality, featuring private spas, gyms, home cinemas, wine cellars, entertainment rooms, and even helipads in some cases.

PROPERTIES IN LA ZAGALETA

Engel & Völkers La Zagaleta

A Unique Villa in the Most Desired Location

La Zagaleta, Benahavís, Andalusia, Spain

A Unique Villa in the Most Desired Location

€30,000,000

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 13 Bathrooms
  • ~2,200 m² Living area
  • ~7,843 m² Plot surface
A Masterpiece of Modern Luxury in La Zagaleta

La Zagaleta, Benahavís, Andalusia, Spain

A Masterpiece of Modern Luxury in La Zagaleta

€15,900,000

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • 9 Bathrooms
  • ~1,700 m² Living area
  • ~4,651 m² Plot surface

A unique combination of luxury and natural beauty

In essence, La Zagaleta represents a unique combination of natural beauty, exceptional security, and luxurious amenities that makes it an exclusive destination for the elite seeking a high-end lifestyle. Whether it's the serene surroundings, world-class facilities, or exceptional properties, La Zagaleta offers an unparalleled living experience.

La Zagaleta Golf: glamour on the rocks

The famous La Zagaleta Golf & Country Club Residence is one of the most glamorous addresses, a prime location on the Costa del Sol, with a relaxed atmosphere and a lifestyle based on discretion for extraordinary living.

This is the most exclusive place in Europe, a private property paradise defined by an unobstructed gorgeous view of the Mediterranean Sea, the rock of Gibraltar and the two spectacular Golf Courses.

Security, privacy, exclusivity and a lifestyle based on discretion and closeness to sport and nature form a world that oozes perfection.

Everything in La Zagaleta exudes exclusivity and beauty. The years of exquisite designs culminate here, in incomparable villas with uncompromising luxury and sublime details. In the midst of beautiful hilly forests, these plots rise out of the green, spectacular in every respect. Inspired by its surroundings and merged with nature, the breathtaking architecture offers a unique atmosphere with exquisite materials. Each villa is fabulous and unique, a masterpiece of its own! The best architects have worked at La Zagaleta which was aiming to marry high-tech solutions and a high quality of life.

La Zagaleta golf course views with the blue sea at the end

La Zagaleta Golf Club Residence is located just minutes away from Marbella, marinas, the world-famous Puerto Banús shops, and it’s a 45 minute drive to the international airport of Málaga.

There are two international golf courses in La Zagaleta. They are called the "old" and the "new" golf course.

The sensational “Old” Course is an 18-hole golf course where players are surrounded by nature all the time, is a beautiful spectacle in every season. Each hole offers impressive natural images that give way to the lake, breathtaking panorama views along the fairways with forests on one side and on the other where deer graze, there are also rocky tees that go down the valley and artificial hazards that were designed to offer a more satisfying game.

Resident amenities include a large relaxation pool with a unique play area for children, and a Club House with a restaurant with international gourmet cuisine and an organic gourmet shop.  The Golf Club House is the social center of La Zagaleta. It has a large interior and a long list of services.

The New Course, par 70 course opened in 2005 and combines golf with nature. Luxurious and individual, the game is an entertaining challenge, full of wonderful dangers to be overcome and unforgettable prospects. The splendor and exclusivity are a source of fascination here, even for the most discerning individuals.

Views as far as Gibraltar, the sea, the spectacular golf course and different species of native wildlife and plants can be enjoyed from the large terrace of the club house.

The excellent restaurant with its gourmet dishes, bar and lounge, tasteful in design and remarkable for its quality construction, share a cozy atmosphere during the day and at night, when the club house becomes the meeting point for the residents of the resort.

The Club House remains warm and inviting, making it a unique retreat for residents, family and friends, yet poised for large scale entertaining such as weddings, parties etc.

There is a truly one-of-a-kind Equestrian Center, an elegant country house in La Zagaleta resort with twenty stables, six pasturelands and a covered area for training and horse jumping. It is set in gorgeous, quiet nature grounds in the heart of La Zagaleta Country Resort.

It is home for horse lovers and passionate riders of all abilities and interests.

This Equestrian Center also has a school that helps riders grow personally, through their relationship with horses and nature. The equestrian school provides its students with general basic training in riding and then specializes in jumping and dressage to improve the level of competition.

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