Villa Alhambra with pool and palm trees in Nueva Andalucía, Marbella

Nueva Andalucía Guide

Golf Valley living, restaurants and villas

By Live Love Marbella · Updated 18 October 2026

Behind Puerto Banús, the land rises into a green valley of fairways, gardens and white villas with La Concha mountain behind. This is Nueva Andalucía, one of Marbella’s favourite places to live and to rent a villa.

Our Nueva Andalucía guide covers the Golf Valley and its history, where to eat and swim, the Saturday market and the villas we arrange most often.

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In this guide

  1. In brief
  2. History
  3. Golf
  4. Restaurants and pool clubs
  5. Saturday market
  6. Villas
  7. Living here
  8. Tips for Nueva Andalucía
  9. FAQ

At a glance

Nueva Andalucía in brief

Where
Inland from Puerto Banús, in the west of Marbella municipality
Known as
The Golf Valley
Golf
Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, Los Naranjos and more
Market
Saturday mornings, Avenida Pilar Calvo
Best for
Villa stays, golf and easy access to Puerto Banús

The story

From José Banús’s plan to the Golf Valley

Nueva Andalucía grew from the same vision as the marina. In 1968 developer José Banús founded the golf club that is now Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, then called Club de Golf Nueva Andalucía, and it was inaugurated in 1970 together with Puerto Banús.

Read the port’s side of the story in our Puerto Banús guide.

On the fairways

Golf in Nueva Andalucía

The valley’s nickname comes from its courses, several of them by famous designers.

Real Club de Golf Las Brisas

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, with landscaping by Gerald Huggan that turned it into an arboretum. It hosted the Spanish Open in 1970 and the World Cup in 1973 and 1989, received its Royal title in 1995, was renovated by Kyle Phillips in 2015 and hosted the Women’s Spanish Open in 2023. It is a members’ club of around 1,100 members.

Los Naranjos

Another Robert Trent Jones course, opened in 1977 at the heart of the Golf Valley.

Where to eat

Restaurants and pool clubs

Many of the area’s best tables are a few minutes from the port, away from the port’s parking problems and crowds.

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Restaurant

Samna

Chef Meir Adoni’s kitchen, mixing Mediterranean produce with Middle Eastern flavours.

Book Samna

Brunch

Ground

Beneath the BREATHE building, a favourite for brunch and coffee.

Book Ground

Brunch

Paisana

An organic, farm-to-table brunch spot in a calm, sunlit setting.

Book Paisana

Pool club

Mogli

A pool club in Nueva Andalucía with beds, dining and music that runs into the evening.

Book Mogli

Saturdays

The Saturday market

Every Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00, Marbella’s tourist office lists the street market on Avenida Pilar Calvo, between Nueva Andalucía and the port. Go early, before the heat and the crowds.

Where to stay

Villas in Nueva Andalucía

The valley is full of villas with gardens, pools and views to La Concha or the sea. A few we arrange often:

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10 bedrooms

Villa Alhambra

A Moorish-style villa for up to 20 guests, with views towards La Concha.

See Villa Alhambra

6 bedrooms

Villa Sharma

Sea views, a heated pool and a cinema room.

See Villa Sharma

5 bedrooms

Villa Martine

A family favourite with a shallow section in the pool.

See Villa Martine

Living here

Living in Nueva Andalucía

For residents, the appeal is space, greenery and being minutes from the port and the motorway. Compare it with other areas in our guide to Marbella’s most exclusive neighbourhoods, and see our guide to buying property in Marbella if you are thinking of staying for good.

Insider tips

Tips for Nueva Andalucía

  • Book tee times early. Spring and autumn are peak golf seasons.
  • Do the market early. It runs until 14:00 on Saturdays.
  • Hire a car or driver. The valley is spread out and hilly.
  • Eat locally. You avoid port parking and crowds.
  • Pick the view. Ask whether a villa faces La Concha or the sea.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where is Nueva Andalucía?

In the west of Marbella municipality, inland from Puerto Banús, rising into the valley below La Concha.

Why is Nueva Andalucía called the Golf Valley?

Because of its concentration of golf courses, including Real Club de Golf Las Brisas and Los Naranjos.

When was Las Brisas founded?

In 1968 by José Banús, as Club de Golf Nueva Andalucía. It opened in 1970, together with Puerto Banús.

When is the Nueva Andalucía market?

On Saturdays from 09:00 to 14:00 on Avenida Pilar Calvo, according to Marbella’s tourist office.

Is Nueva Andalucía good for a villa stay?

Yes. It has many villas with gardens and pools, close to Puerto Banús and the golf courses.

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