Is Nueva Andalucía a good area of Marbella to live in?

It is one of Marbella's five districts and one of its main residential areas, lived in all year. It suits families, golfers and anyone who wants Puerto Banús and the beach close without living in the port.

Which golf courses are in Nueva Andalucía?

Aloha, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos. All three are on the list of courses published by Marbella's tourism office.

What kinds of homes are for sale in Nueva Andalucía?

Apartments and penthouses in garden communities, townhouses, and villas on the golf courses and on higher ground. Many apartments have been renovated.

How far is Nueva Andalucía from Puerto Banús?

Puerto Banús is at the southern edge of the district. From the lower part of Nueva Andalucía it is a short drive or a walk; from the upper part of the valley, a few minutes by car.

Nueva Andalucía, Marbella: homes and area guide

Nueva Andalucía is one of the five districts of Marbella and one of its large residential areas. It lies behind Puerto Banús and rises inland through a valley of golf courses.

Who it suits

People who live in Marbella all year: families, and those who work from home.
Golfers: Aloha, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos are in the district.
Buyers who want Puerto Banús and the beach close, without living in the port.

The homes

Apartments and penthouses in garden communities, many of them renovated.
Townhouses in established developments.
Villas on the golf courses and on the higher ground, from older houses to new contemporary builds.
Long-term rentals of all three kinds.

Getting around

Puerto Banús is at the district's southern edge. The coast road leads east to the Golden Mile and Marbella town, and west to San Pedro Alcántara. Marbella has no railway station. Málaga airport is about 40 minutes by car from Marbella; allow more from the west side of the municipality.

Facts

Municipality	Marbella, province of Málaga, Andalusia
Status	One of Marbella's five districts: Las Chapas, Marbella Este, Marbella Oeste, Nueva Andalucía and San Pedro Alcántara
Where	Behind Puerto Banús, inland from the coast road
Golf	Aloha, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos
Population of the municipality	159,786 (National Statistics Institute, 1 January 2025)
Málaga airport	About 40 minutes by car from Marbella
Train	None in Marbella. Nearest stations: Fuengirola, 27 km; Málaga María Zambrano, 57 km
Homes	Apartments, townhouses and villas

Questions and answers

Is Nueva Andalucía a good area of Marbella to live in?
It is one of Marbella's five districts and one of its main residential areas, lived in all year. It suits families, golfers and anyone who wants Puerto Banús and the beach close without living in the port.
Which golf courses are in Nueva Andalucía?
Aloha, Las Brisas and Los Naranjos. All three are on the list of courses published by Marbella's tourism office.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Nueva Andalucía?
Apartments and penthouses in garden communities, townhouses, and villas on the golf courses and on higher ground. Many apartments have been renovated.
How far is Nueva Andalucía from Puerto Banús?
Puerto Banús is at the southern edge of the district. From the lower part of Nueva Andalucía it is a short drive or a walk; from the upper part of the valley, a few minutes by car.