Benahavís · gated hillside estate
El Madroñal: privacy among the cork oaks
A gated, low-density estate in the hills of Benahavís, known for large plots, mature Mediterranean woodland and long views to the coast.
The area
Large plots and long views
El Madroñal is a villa-only community with 24-hour security, generous plots and a natural setting of cork oaks and pines. It sits above La Quinta, around fifteen minutes from Puerto Banús.
At a glance
El Madroñal
Municipality · Benahavís, in the hills above La Quinta
Character · gated villa-only estate; large plots, cork oaks, long views
Security · 24-hour manned gates and patrols
Golf · La Quinta, Los Arqueros and Marbella Club Golf within ten minutes
Nature · bordered by protected woodland; hiking and riding trails
Travel · Puerto Banús about fifteen minutes; Málaga airport about an hour
Living here
Daily life
El Madroñal is one of the coast's most private addresses: a gated, low-density estate of villas on large plots among cork oaks and pines, with panoramic views down to the Mediterranean. There are no apartments and no commercial centre — it is entirely residential.
Residents value the security, the silence and the sense of countryside a quarter of an hour from Puerto Banús. Homes range from classic Andalusian villas to substantial contemporary rebuilds, many with guest houses and pools set into terraced gardens.
The homes
What is on the market
Mas Property currently offers 9 homes in El Madroñal: 9 villas. Most have 4 to 8 bedrooms.
Currently available
Homes in El Madroñal
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9 current properties
Getting around
Distances that matter
Access is via the Ronda road above La Quinta; San Pedro and Puerto Banús are around fifteen minutes, Marbella twenty. Benahavís village is ten minutes uphill.
Buying here
Questions about El Madroñal
Is El Madroñal only villas?
Yes — plots are large and the estate is villa-only, which keeps density very low.
How does it compare with La Zagaleta?
Similar privacy and setting at a lower entry point; La Zagaleta adds its own golf courses and club.
Building or renovating?
Several owners have rebuilt classic villas in a contemporary style; we can introduce architects familiar with the estate's rules.
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