Nueva AndalucÃa sits behind Puerto Banús in the natural valley framed by La Concha mountain to the north and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. Understanding why the area has become one of Marbella’s most active property markets requires looking at its geography, its golf, its schools, and the property mix it offers buyers in 2026.
The Origin of the Golf Valley Nueva AndalucÃa was developed in the 1960s and 1970s as a planned residential area centred on golf. Four established golf courses sit within the valley itself, Aloha Golf Club, Las Brisas Golf Club, Los Naranjos Golf Club, and the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, with several more, including the Magna Marbella course, sitting within a short drive. The concentration of fairways earned the area its lasting nickname, La Milla del Golf, or the Golf Valley, and the property market here is shaped almost entirely around them.
Sub-Areas and Established Communities The valley contains several distinct enclaves, each with its own character and price profile. La Cerquilla and Aloha sit at the centre of the valley, surrounded by golf and home to many of the area’s most expensive villas. La Campana, La Colonia, Rio Verde, and Aldea Blanca offer apartment-led communities closer to the Puerto Banús side. Hillside enclaves such as Albatross Hill, Vista Real, La Alzambra, and Marbella Country Club sit higher up with sea views across the bay, while complexes around Lago de los Tortugas (Turtle Lake) and Aloha Pueblo offer family-oriented gated living.
Schools, Lifestyle and Amenities Nueva AndalucÃa draws a strong international family buyer pool thanks to proximity to Aloha College and several of the leading international schools on the Costa del Sol. Centro Plaza Shopping Centre serves the area’s day-to-day needs, alongside the Saturday street market at Plaza de Toros, fine dining at La Sala and Ocean Club Marbella, and nightlife at La Dama de Noche. Puerto Banús, with its Puerto Deportivo, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella, El Corte Inglés, and Marbella Arena, sits five minutes south. Beach clubs along the coast and the Marbella Golden Mile are within a short drive.
Connectivity Aeropuerto de Málaga is roughly 45 minutes east via the AP-7, while Aeropuerto de Gibraltar sits around an hour west. The N-340 coastal road provides quick access to San Pedro Alcántara, the Milla de Oro, Sierra Blanca, and the wider Costa del Sol property market.
A Strong-Performing Property Market According to the latest data, Nueva AndalucÃa reached an average asking price of €5,654 per square metre in early 2026, marking a historical maximum and reflecting an annual increase of around 6.6%. The property mix here, ranging from one-bedroom holiday apartments to multi-million-euro luxury villas, makes the Golf Valley one of the most liquid sub-markets in Marbella. Demand from family buyers, golf-led buyers, and holiday rentals investors continues to outpace supply, particularly for ground floor apartments with private gardens and luxury villas in prime locations close to the fairways. Independent transaction data is available from INE (Instituto Nacional de EstadÃstica) for buyers researching the wider Marbella market.
