Gated mountain estate · Benahavís
El Madroñal
Cork-oak hillsides at 400 m, classic villas and views to Gibraltar.
Overview
A gated estate at around 400 m on cork-oak, olive and pine slopes with views towards Gibraltar and Morocco. It holds roughly 150 mostly classic-style villas on large plots — a minimum size of 2,600 m² — with six 24-hour-guarded entrances along the Ronda road and quick access to San Pedro and Benahavís village.
Lifestyle
Affluent families and residents seeking seclusion in nature, with golf and the village nearby and the coast a short drive away.
Views
Cork-oak slopes, the coast and Gibraltar on clear days.
Key facts
- From
- €2,500,000
- Sale
- High–ultra-high (villa-led)
- Rent
- On request
- Trend
- Warm
Access & amenities
- 20–25 min to Marbella centre
- 20 min to Puerto Banús
- 50 min to Málaga airport
- Six 24-hour-guarded entrances
Living here
Affluent families and residents who want large-plot seclusion in the mountains, with long-range sea and Gibraltar views, while staying within easy reach of San Pedro and Benahavís village.
Why buyers choose it
- Large plots and genuine seclusion
- Long-range sea and Gibraltar views
- Six 24-hour-guarded entrances
- Classic villas, many with spa, cinema and courts
Worth weighing
- High to ultra-high segment
- Elevated and remote — driving is part of daily life
- Classic-style villas may benefit from modernising
What your money buys
Villas and building plots only, mostly classic in style, on plots from 2,600 m². Entry from roughly €2.5M, rising to the high end of the market.
As an investment
A lifestyle and capital-preservation market. Large-plot seclusion holds value, with limited long-let demand as homes are mostly owner-occupied.
Getting around
- Marbella centre
- 20–25 min
- Puerto Banús
- 20 min
- Nearest beach
- 15–20 min
- Málaga airport
- 50 min
Good to know
The minimum plot size is 2,600 m², and there are six controlled, guarded entrances. Classic architecture predominates, and everyday services are in nearby La Heredia and Monte Halcones.
What's nearby
- Benahavís village dining
- Monte Halcones & La Heredia services
- La Quinta & Los Arqueros golf
- Ronda road nature
Location
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Tell us what you're looking forCommon questions
- How high is it?
- Around 400 m, on cork-oak slopes with views to the coast and Gibraltar on clear days.
- How big are the plots?
- Plots start at 2,600 m², which is part of why the estate feels so secluded.
- How far to the beach?
- Around 15–20 minutes by car down to San Pedro and Guadalmina.