Sea view Properties for Sale in La Zagaleta
La Zagaleta is in Benahavís.
La Zagaleta is in Benahavís.
9 properties for sale in La ZagaletaUpdated daily · Last sync 27 Oct 2026
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La Zagaleta occupies elevated terrain in the hills above Benahavís, and many homes benefit from sweeping views across the Mediterranean.
Sea view property here ranges from contemporary villas with floor-to-ceiling glass to classical estates framed by mature gardens, all positioned to capture the coastline from altitude.
The estate sits between three hundred and five hundred metres above sea level, and the topography ensures that views extend well beyond the immediate shoreline. From most sea-facing plots you see Gibraltar, the Atlas Mountains on clear days, and the curve of the coast running towards Estepona and Sotogrande. Unlike beachside locations where development can obstruct sightlines, the height here offers uninterrupted perspective that does not change over time. Plot sizes typically start at five thousand square metres, and the planning framework encourages low-density development. This means sea view homes are spaced well apart, with the landscape itself forming the primary visual frame. Pine forest, scrubland and the two golf courses create a natural buffer, so the view combines open sea with forested hillside rather than urban sprawl. The aesthetic is closer to a private nature reserve than a conventional residential street. Most buyers looking for sea views in La Zagaleta prioritise privacy and quietness over proximity to amenities. The estate lies a twenty-minute drive from Puerto Banús and San Pedro Alcántara, so daily access to shops, restaurants and healthcare requires a car. Within the gates you have two golf courses, a clubhouse, equestrian facilities and twenty-four-hour security, but no commercial services. Owners typically organise provisioning through private staff or concierge, and many spend only part of the year in residence. The architecture varies widely. Some sea view properties follow traditional Andalusian lines with terracotta roofs and rendered walls, while others are modernist compositions in concrete, glass and steel. What unites them is orientation: living spaces, terraces and infinity pools align with the view, and bedrooms often take secondary positions inland. Gardens are typically tiered into the slope, with planting that frames rather than blocks the sightline. Because building density is low and setbacks are generous, even homes on interior roads can secure sea views by sitting higher on their plot.
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Map shows the approximate La Zagaleta area, Costa del Sol.
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