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El Lago is a gated residential community in Benahavis, positioned on the frontline of a golf course. The complex offers penthouses within a secure, landscaed setting on the Spanish coast.
4 properties for sale in El LagoAvg €6,157/sqmUpdated daily · Last sync 04 Oct 2026
Benahavis sits inland from the Mediterranean, known for its hillside terrain and proximity to several golf courses and countryside restaurants. The community provides shared facilities including a swimming pool, communal gardens, and both paddle tennis and tennis courts. Most homes at El Lago enjoy mountain, golf, and panoramic views across the surrounding landscape, with many also overlooking the garden areas. Parking is communal, and the complex includes gated security with entry phone systems. Penthouses come with air conditioning, and electric blinds feature in many properties, offering climate control and privacy suited to the warm regional climate. El Lago appeals to buyers seeking a golf-focused lifestyle within a managed community. The frontline golf position suits keen golfers and those who value open, green surroundings. Families benefit from the courts and pool, while the gated security and hillside setting offer peace and privacy. The area attracts both year-round residents and holiday-home owners drawn to Benahavis for its blend of countryside calm and convenient access to coastal amenities. Buyers who prioritise outdoor space, sport, and views within a communal framework will find the complex well matched to those priorities.
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Yes. El Lago in Los Flamingos is gated with controlled access. Entry is managed, which suits both year-round residents and owners who lock up and leave for parts of the year. It gives the community a quiet, private feel within the wider Los Flamingos setting.
El Lago sits on the frontline of a golf course, so open green surroundings are part of the outlook rather than a short trip away. This suits keen golfers and anyone who values green space on the doorstep. If you do not play, you still get the calm and views that come with the setting.
Residents share landscaped gardens, golf access and on-site security. The gardens are maintained by the community, so upkeep of the shared green areas does not fall to individual owners. This makes the complex easier to manage for those who are not there all year.
Both. The gated security and Los Flamingos setting on the Costa del Sol work for families who want a safe, green environment. The same features suit holiday-home owners who need a home that is secure when empty. Golf on the doorstep adds to the appeal for either group.
El Lago sits in Los Flamingos on the Costa del Sol, in a gated setting surrounded by golf and gardens. The feel is green and private rather than busy. It is an inland, golf-focused location, so day-to-day errands and the coast are reached by car.
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