Real de la Quinta · Area guide
Real de la Quinta property
€800K – €10M
Real de la Quinta is the most ambitious master plan currently under delivery on the Costa del Sol. It covers 700 hectares above Benahavís at altitudes between 400m and 600m, with a planned 18-hole Tom Fazio course, a 4-hectare navigable Crystal Lagoon (the largest in Europe at delivery), a hotel-branded residence component, and a network of villa plots and apartment communities.
For 2026, branded apartments start around €800K, villa plots from €1.5M, and completed villas from €3–10M. The project is being delivered in phases through to the early 2030s.
Known for
Why Real de la Quinta is genuinely different
Scale and ambition. No other Costa del Sol project has attempted a navigable lake, a Fazio-designed course, branded residences and villa plots at this scale within a single master plan. The location — high above Benahavís with full sea-and-mountain views — is exceptional. The delivery timeline is the key consideration.
Risks and considerations
Long delivery horizon (key infrastructure phased through 2030+). Off-plan exposure is real — verify bank guarantees on staged payments. Short-term rental rules at resort scale are restrictive — Real de la Quinta is being sold as a primary residence or long-hold lifestyle play, not a flip. Verify completion milestones and consortium structure carefully.
Frequently asked questions
- When does the lake deliver?
- Phased delivery — initial sections were planned to open mid-2020s. Verify current status with the developer (LIV) before signing.
- Can I buy a plot and build my own villa?
- Yes — plot sales are a major part of the offering, with developer-approved architectural guidelines.
