The Monte Mayor Estate sits high in the valley of Benahavis, a stunning and exclusive location offering the both of best worlds, a quiet, rural location but close to some of the best areas on the Costa del Sol, being only a 15 minute drive from the coast, 30 minutes’ drive from Marbella center and 20 minutes from Puerto Banus making this spectacular location the perfect retreat with some of the world’s most famous areas on your doorstep.
The Town Of Benahavis
Neighbouring Benahavis, a 10-minute drive away is renowned for its food and has the highest concentration of high class restaurants in the region which attracts visitors by the thousands who come simply to enjoy the cuisine, it also has an extremely high percentage of resident expats who have found its offerings and ambience too good to leave!
Monte Mayor Estate
Monte Mayor offers some of the most stunning views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the African coastline,
and enjoys a beautiful natural setting surrounded by a dramatic mountain range, endless greenery and brooks.
The Monte Mayor Estate spans over 330 hectares of land, of which 54% remains a green belt zone and therefore unspoilt. The average plot size is around 3.000m2 with a building volume of approximately 12%. The estate is gated and has 24hr security which offers fantastic space and privacy that exclusive home owners are looking for. This low density make-up means that the estate maintains its natural beauty and natural surroundings, Monte Mayor is a cut above the rest.
Monte Mayor is also perfectly situated for golf lovers, with 13 of the most popular and exclusive golf clubs located within easy reach:
• Villa Padierna (Flamingos, Alferini and Tramores)
• La Quinta
• La Zagaleta (La Zagaleta and Los Barrancos)
• Atalaya (Old and New)
• Marbella Club
• Monte Mayor
• Los Arqueros and
• El Higueral
Marbella Club Golf Resort
Marbella Club Golf Resort is not only prestigious but only a two minute drive from Monte Mayor. This 18 hole course was designed by the renowned Dave Thomas, provides both professional and amateur players the challenges required to play at their highest levels and is very similar to those in the US, with perfect fairways and greens, amazing water features and strategically placed bunkers. Offering limited play and 12 minute intervals between tee times, with required handicaps of 36 for ladies and 28 for gentlemen, this combination ensures no over-crowded rounds. As you would expect, this spectacular golf course boasts magnificent panoramic views of the Mediterranean coastline leading to Gibraltar and North Africa beyond.
If that was not enough golf for you then only 30 minutes drive away is one of the best golf courses in the world, the prestigious Real Club Valderrama in Sotogrande.
There is some great history attached to this area including the Monte Mayor Castle Built in the 11th century, this fortress played a vital role in the various battles between the different Taifa kindoms of Al-Andalus. Part of the original walls are still standing in a good state of repair. Further surviving elements of this fortress are the Torre de la Reina, where the remains of several rooms and a well can be seen and with spectacular views of 100 kms of Spanish coastline and the whole of the coast of Africa.
Come and experience this beautiful location for yourself, if you are looking buy a new development, or resale property which offers exclusivity, space and security in a stunning convenient location such as Benahavis give me a call and we will find your perfect property!
