Everything you need on Nueva Andalucía, Marbella's leafy Golf Valley above Puerto Banús.
Nueva Andalucía sits just inland of Puerto Banús, on the western side of Marbella. Known as the Golf Valley for its cluster of championship courses - Las Brisas, Los Naranjos and Aloha - it is a leafy, low-rise residential area that stays lived-in all year, not just in summer.
Families and year-round residents, golfers, and buyers who want space, greenery and community while staying minutes from the marina, beaches and international schools. It offers some of the best lifestyle-per-euro in the Marbella area.
The area runs from modern and classic apartments and townhouses around the golf courses to large villas on the hillsides with sea and mountain views. Guide prices span roughly 300,000 euros for apartments to 8 million euros and above for prime villas, with plenty in between. See our Nueva Andalucía listings hub for what is on the market.
Notable pockets include Aloha, Los Naranjos, La Cerquilla and Las Brisas, plus the higher La Cornisa and Lomas fringes. Closer to Puerto Banús you find livelier apartment complexes; higher up, quieter gated villa enclaves with the best views.
Golf is the anchor, but Nueva Andalucía also has the lively Saturday street market, well-regarded restaurants, tennis and padel, and Puerto Banús on the doorstep. International schools such as Aloha College are close by, a big draw for families.
The process is the same as elsewhere in Spain: an NIE number, an independent lawyer, reservation, private contract and notary completion, with roughly 10 to 13% costs on top of the price for a resale. Our step-by-step buying guide walks through it.
Yes, it is one of the most popular family areas thanks to schools, golf, green space and its proximity to Puerto Banús and the beaches.
The beaches of Puerto Banús and the Golden Mile are only a few minutes away by car.
Yes. Unlike some purely seasonal spots, Nueva Andalucía has a strong resident community and stays active throughout the year.