Málaga, Spain

Nueva Andalucía

Nueva Andalucía, known as Golf Valley, is Marbella's green heart, with 5+ golf courses, villas from €800,000 and just 10 minutes to Puerto Banús – luxurious family living without the Golden Mile price tag.

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Quick facts Nueva Andalucía

Population

18 500

2024

Source: Estimate

Foreign residents

65%

Source: Estimate

Estimated Swedes

2 500

Ett av de svensktätaste områdena

Distance to airport

45 min

Malaga (AGP)

Price per m²

4 200 €

Source: Idealista

Sunshine hours per year

3200

Average temperature

18.5°C

Average temperature

Lifestyle in Nueva Andalucía

International family life with a focus on golf and outdoor living. Close to Puerto Banús but calmer and greener. European and Scandinavian community.

Why Swedes love Nueva Andalucía

✓The Swedish feel: It's called "Little Stockholm". Swedish School Marbella, Scandi Supermarket and Swedish estate agents are here.
✓Golf: "The Golf Valley" is no exaggeration. You literally live on the course.
✓The lifestyle: Lunch at Centro Plaza, dinner in Puerto Banús (5 min away) and padel at Aloha.
✓Convenience: Everything is here. You don't really need to leave the area.

🤔Who is it NOT suitable for?

•Those who want to practise their Spanish (here "everyone" speaks Swedish or English).
•Those seeking an authentic fishing village (this is a purpose-built residential area).
•Budget buyers who want a house (you'll need to look at La Campana or further afield).

Districts in Nueva Andalucía

Golf Valley (Las Brisas / Aloha)

4 800 €/m²

Golf & Villas

GolfersSwedish families

Pros

+Home to the best courses (Las Brisas, Aloha, Los Naranjos)
+Very Swedish with Swedish shops/schools
+Green and lush

Cons

−Requires a car
−High prices

Centro Plaza

4 200 €/m²

Buzz & Views

ShoppersSocial butterflies

Pros

+Walking distance to Puerto Banús
+The Saturday market is a classic
+Good restaurants and gym

Cons

−Uphill walk home
−Heavy traffic

La Campana

2 900 €/m²

Local & Affordable

Year-round residentsBudget-conscious

Pros

+More Spanish feel
+Significantly cheaper properties (apartments)
+All services around the corner

Cons

−Less "luxury feel"
−Denser development

La Cerquilla

7 000 €/m²

Ultra-Luxury

The eliteInvestors

Pros

+One of the coast's most exclusive villa areas
+Total privacy
+Fantastic views

Cons

−Prices often start at 3-4 million Euros
−Limited access

Climate in Nueva Andalucía vs Stockholm

2800

Sunshine hours/year

Rainy days/year

28°C

July avg

25°C

Sea temp July

Month	Nueva Andalucía	Stockholm	Difference
Jan	14°C	-2°C	+16°C
Apr	19°C	5°C	+14°C
Jul	28°C	18°C	+10°C	23°C
Okt	21°C	8°C	+13°C

Property market in Nueva Andalucía

Price trend (5 years)

+38%

Steadily increasing trend since 2020

Based on average price data from Idealista and Ministerio de Fomento (2020-2024).

Estimated Rental Yield

4.2%

Gross yield for long-term rental

Estimated gross yield based on average annual rents relative to purchase price, before tax and fees.

Tourist license

Possible

Generally possible to obtain a short-term rental license.

What does a property cost?

Average price ranges for standard properties in good condition.

Studio / 1 room

200 000 €-280 000 €

Apartment 2 rooms

280 000 €-450 000 €

Apartment 3 rooms

400 000 €-700 000 €

Townhouse

500 000 €-900 000 €

Detached Villa

1 200 000 €-8 000 000 €

* Prices are estimated averages and may vary depending on location, condition and view.

Attractions & experiences in Nueva Andalucía

Las Brisas Golf, Los Naranjos Golf, Aloha Golf, close to Puerto Banús, restaurants and bars in the area.

Transport & getting around in Nueva Andalucía

Málaga airport 50 min. Car necessary but well-developed road network. Close to the motorway.

The best of Nueva Andalucía

Golf Valley

5+ golfbanor

Grönt

Lummig miljö

Familjer

Barnvänligt

Centro Plaza

Mysigt centrum

Practical for Swedes

Travel from Sweden

Stockholm

SAS, Norwegian

Dagligen (AGP)

Göteborg

Ryanair, Norwegian

Flera i veckan

Köpenhamn

SAS, Norwegian

Dagligen

Transfer to the area:

Taxi approx. 45-50 min. Airport bus to Marbella bus station, then taxi.

Healthcare & Health

Many private clinics (Magna Clinic etc). Hospital Costa del Sol is 10 min away.

Accepts EU health card

NIE number & Legal

Applied for at the Policia Nacional in Marbella.

Swedish services on-site

Swedish School Marbella is located hereSwedish Church in Fuengirola (25 min)Hundreds of Swedish companies

Compare with nearby areas

Area	Price/m²	Character	Suitable for
Nueva Andalucíacurrent	4 200 €	Swedish, Golf	Families with children
Puerto Banús	5 500 €	Luxury, Party	Jet set
San Pedro	3 600 €	Spanish, Beach	All-rounder
Benahavís	3 800 €	Mountain village, Luxury	Pleasure seekers

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Tips for buying in Nueva Andalucía

Golf frontline costs more but holds its value. The Centro Plaza area is most central for amenities. Check views – the mountain silhouette is popular.

Watch out for

"Those who want to practise their Spanish (here "everyone" speaks Swedish or English)., Those seeking an authentic fishing village (this is a purpose-built residential area)., Budget buyers who want a house (you'll need to look at La Campana or further afield)."