Guadalmina Alta, San Pedro Alcántara, Definitive Buying Guide
18 Mar 2025 | Developments GuideGuadalmina Alta in San Pedro Alcántara is a genuine golf urbanisation. Its villas, apartment complexes and townhouses are literally surrounded by the fairways of the Real Club de Golf that bears its name.
LOCATION
The Guadalmina Alta urbanisation is located just 3 minutes from San Pedro Alcántara, from the road northwards to the limits of the golf course and is accessed from the motorway next to the shopping centre.
At this same point there is a change of direction on the Costa del Sol dual carriageway which facilitates journeys both towards Estepona and Benahavis and towards Puerto Banus and Marbella, as well as access to the beach area and San Pedro Alcántara.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
The urbanization is immersed in the courses of the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina, making most of the properties in Guadalmina Alta enjoy direct golf views.
Luxury villas bordering the North course, as well as apartment complexes and townhouses, maintain a perfect balance between the natural and tranquil surroundings provided by the golf course and the low density of building together with its elegant design with quiet and safe access roads.
The existing residential estates in the Guadalmina Alta urbanisation are:
- Terrazas de Guadalmina, residential apartments situated next to the commercial centre.
- Los Cartujanos, residential apartmentsin a gated community.
- Campos de Guadalmina, complex residential apartmentnext to the Barceló Marbella hotel.
- Isla de Guadalmina, a complex of townhouses north of Guadalmina Alta.
- Villas & Golf, a complex of townhouses north of Guadalmina Alta.
- Ribera del Guadalmina, residential of apartments and townhouses next to the Barceló Marbella hotel.
- Guadalcantara Golf, residential apartments in gated community.
Also in the central part of the urbanization there are several apartment buildings with direct golf views.
The typology of the villas in Guadalmina Alta are properties in large number of Mediterranean style and some of modern , . designbuilt on medium-large plots with swimming pool and manicured gardens
Like Guadalmina Baja, Guadalmina Alta is known for its tranquil and residential atmosphere. It is an ideal location for those seeking privacy and a relaxed lifestyle, but without being far from the main urban and commercial centres.
Guadalmina Alta also has a hotel located right in the centre of the North golf course, the Barceló Marbella, a cosy 4-star hotel in colonial style.
SERVICES IN THE URBANISATION
- Golf: One of the main attractions of Guadalmina is its golf course, the Real Club de Golf Guadalmina, one of the oldest and most prestigious on the Costa del Sol. Founded in 1959, this club offers two 18-hole courses, the North Course and the South Course, which wind their way through Guadalmina Alta and Baja, providing spectacular scenery for players and residents alike. The club offers a wide range of services, including a gymnasium, club room, swimming pool, paddle tennis court, tennis court, croquet court, a golf academy for all ages and levels and a restaurant with terrace where members and visitors can enjoy excellent gastronomy overlooking the course. In addition, its facilities include a pro-shop with equipment and first class golf accessories and practice areas where players can perfect their technique. It is an place idealfor golf enthusiasts and a social meeting point within the community.
- Guadalmina Shopping Centre: This shopping centre offers a varied selection of services and shops including supermarkets, pharmacies, fashion boutiques, decoration shops and banking services. It also has an excellent gastronomic offer, with restaurants and cafés offering everything from local cuisine to international dishes.
- Hotel Barceló Marbella: Four-star establishment with a wellness centre with gymnasium, sauna, Turkish bath and a large solarium with Balinese beds, gastrobar and convention centre with capacity for up to 1,500 people.
ENVIRONMENT
The urbanization has all kinds of services without having to make long journeys. It is an urbanization that combines the beach and golf environments, with an excellent location to access the main destinations of the Costa del Sol.
At the beginning of the Guadalmina Alta area, we find a shopping centre, with supermarket, cafes, banks, restaurants and a wide variety of services.
San Pedro Alcántara and Puerto Banus to the East and Benahavis to the West can be reached within a short distance by taking the motorway from the existing convenient access.
MY OPINION
If you are definitely looking for a residential and family-friendly area close to everything, it is a very good choice. Without a doubt, its location makes it very interesting in many of the aspects already mentioned. Although it is true that we are not on the beach side, it must also be recognised that it is a more accessible area than its big sister, Guadalmina Baja.
As far as the apartments are concerned, I would say that they are more sumptuous in Guadalmina Alta, while the villas in Guadalmina Baja tend to have larger plots and a higher price.
In conclusion, we would say that Guadalmina Alta is more affordable than Guadalmina Baja and that you can enjoy the same services there, with the exception, of course, of the proximity to the sea.
If you are looking to buy a property in Guadalmina Alta, do not hesitate to contact us. Our team specialises in Guadalmina Alta and will certainly be able to help you find the property you are looking for.
Article by Brice Benarroch Mennessons
18 Mar 2025