Some of the most expensive and luxurious homes in Spain are on the Costa del Sol, and more specifically in La Zagaleta, a super-exclusive development in Benahavís where even Russian President Vladimir Putin has a home.
Golf courses, mansions, private clubs with a wide range of facilities, privacy, and a stunning natural environment have positioned La Zagaleta at the pinnacle of international luxury. This is reflected in the price of its homes, which, according to the latest idealista report, stands at €6,580 per square metre.
If you want to know what the houses in the development are like, keep reading. We have made a selection of the five most expensive houses for sale in La Zagaleta.
5. Classic-style mansion
We begin our tour of the most expensive homes in La Zagaleta with this classic and traditional Andalusian-style mansion for sale for €13.5 million. The property has 5,312 m2 of land and a built area of 1,691 m2, six bedrooms and seven bathrooms.
The entire house is equipped with underfloor heating, which is always a plus. It also has a fireplace, gym, outdoor pool and heated pool, a lift and storage room. The location is one of its greatest attractions, as it offers views of the mountains and golf courses.
4. Villa with cinema and gym
The fourth most expensive home for sale in La Zagaleta, the most exclusive residential area in Spain, is priced at €17.5 million. The two-storey mansion is on 3,412 m2 of land and has a surface area of 1,250 m2, of which 1,100 m2 is useful, eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
As for layout, the ground floor houses a modern kitchen-diner, a main dining room and two elegant en-suite bedrooms. On the upper level, the main suite features a smoked glass dressing room and bathroom. Two further bedrooms complete the floor.
The basement houses an indoor pool, spa, gym, games room with bar, wine room, private cinema, a separate two-bedroom flat, a staff flat and a garage for six vehicles. Outside, there is an infinity pool that integrates with the living room and a porch area, a luxury cabana, a barbecue area, a fire pit and the garden.
3. American-style mansion
The bronze medal, in terms of price, goes to this fabulous mansion, reminiscent of the Beverly Hills villas given its design and layout. It is for sale for €19.75 million.
Located on a hilltop, offering superb views of the golf courses, the sea and the surroundings, the property has 6,653 m2 of land and a constructed area of 2,396 m2.
Spread over three floors, it houses nine bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Among its most notable facilities are the raised swimming pool (under which there is a covered pool), the spa area, the gym, the cinema room and the wine cellar.
2. New-build villa
The second-most expensive luxury home in La Zagaleta is a newly built villa, notable for its striking façade that blends concrete, large windows and stone. Its facilities include an infinity pool, meeting and massage rooms, a gym, a spa and more.
The three-storey villa allows residents to enjoy the views and the surrounding nature from all spaces. It has 6,847 m2 of land and a constructed area of 1,380 m2, eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. It is selling on idealista for €24.75 million.
1. 3,300-m2 designer mansion
The most expensive property for sale in La Zagaleta is a huge mansion with a surface area of 3,300 m2 and a 120 m2 bedroom, which is twice as big as many houses.
This house, which is for sale on idealista for €29 million, has 8,000 m2 of land in a privileged location, offering unbeatable views of its surroundings and Benahavís. It also houses 11 bedrooms, 17 bathrooms, a spa, a gym, a wine cellar, a cinema room and an infinity pool.
Where is La Zagaleta?
La Zagaleta is located on the Costa del Sol, in the province of Málaga. It belongs to Benahavís, a few kilometres from Marbella and Puerto Banús. Set amidst a wooded, mountainous landscape, it is renowned for its luxurious villas, golf courses, and exceptional privacy and security.
Who owns La Zagaleta?
The iconic La Zagaleta development, located north of Marbella, has recently been purchased by Modon Holding, a firm based in Abu Dhabi.
