Properties for Sale in El Herrojo Alto
El Herrojo Alto is in Benahavís.
El Herrojo Alto is in Benahavís.
3 properties for sale in El Herrojo AltoAvg €6,953/sqmUpdated daily · Last sync 09 Jul 2026
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El Herrojo Alto is a gated community in Benahavis on the Costa del Sol. The setting offers easy access to golf courses while sitting elevated above the coastline.
The complex consists of villas spread across landscaped grounds with views extending over the Mediterranean, mountains, and surrounding countryside.
Most homes come with private pools, private gardens, and ensuite bathrooms. Security features include 24-hour surveillance, alarm systems, and entry phones. Interior comforts are comprehensive: air conditioning, fireplaces, and underfloor heating appear in many villas, alongside modern conveniences like domotics, double glazing, and WiFi. Parking typically includes private garages with space for more than one vehicle. Many properties incorporate covered terraces, private gyms, games rooms, and utility areas. Storage rooms and basements add practical space. Some villas extend to guest apartments or guest houses, and staff accommodation appears in a number of homes. Indoor and heated pools, jacuzzis, and lifts feature across the community.
El Herrojo Alto suits buyers looking for privacy and space within a secure environment. Families benefit from the combination of garden space, recreational facilities, and proximity to international schools in the wider Benahavis area. Golfers find the location convenient. The views and generous amenity packages attract year-round residents as well as those seeking a holiday retreat on the Costa del Sol. The scale and specification of these villas also appeal to buyers prioritising entertaining space and flexible accommodation for extended family or guests.
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Location
El Herrojo Alto sits above the AP-7 towards the mountains in Benahavís, placing it within easy reach of the coast. Playa de San Pedro is an 8 minute drive away, making beach trips straightforward without feeling crowded into a beachfront resort. Málaga Airport is 60 minutes away by car. The area has good everyday facilities, including Dia supermarket 5 minutes away and the Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia medical centre 8 minutes down the road. For families, there's Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria José Banús and Aloha College nearby, while golfers have Magna Marbella Golf just 5 minutes away. San Pedro Alcántara town centre is 6 minutes away for dining and shopping. This location works well for families wanting a quieter hillside setting with easy access to schools, golf, and the coast.
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FAQ
Yes. El Herrojo Alto in La Quinta is gated with controlled access. Security runs around the clock, and homes carry alarm systems and entry phones. It suits buyers who want privacy and a locked, watched perimeter rather than an open estate.
These are villas set across landscaped grounds above the coastline in La Quinta. Most have private pools, private gardens and ensuite bathrooms. Many are large, with covered terraces, garages for more than one car, and extras like guest houses or staff accommodation in some homes.
The complex sits elevated in the La Quinta part of Benahavis, with views over the Mediterranean, the mountains and the countryside. Golf courses are close by. The higher position means a car is useful for the coast and daily errands.
It does. The garden space, recreational facilities and proximity to international schools in the wider Benahavis area suit families. The specification also works for year-round residents and for those wanting a lock up and leave home on the Costa del Sol.
Many villas at El Herrojo Alto have air conditioning, fireplaces and underfloor heating, along with double glazing and home automation. Some include private gyms, games rooms, indoor or heated pools, jacuzzis and lifts. Storage rooms and basements add practical space.
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