The Costa del Sol

There are about 40 golf courses along the Costa del Sol between Malaga and Gibraltar. They are pleasantly playable all year round - though wise golfers avoid the heat of the day in high summer - and attract golfers from around the world, as anyone who has ever witnessed the way sets of clubs, that almost outnumber suitcases on the carousels at Malaga airport, will already know!

The Spanish tourist industry loves golfers: they come throughout the year and  spend more money on their accommodation and entertainment than families.

It is no exaggeration to say that golf is also the driving force of the Costa del Sol property market. Villas and apartments on golf developments command a premium price and some of the best overall annual rental returns and occupancy come from apartments, townhouses and villas on golf courses.

It is possible, too, that demand for property on golf courses will get a boost from the problems over building permits that have been coming to light on some parts of the Costa del Sol.  It is more likely that property on a golf course will have the appropriate licences: golf course developments are big projects that generally require a serious approach on the part of the developer.

What is more, these developments have features that appeal to golfers and non-golfers alike and, have the attraction of the vast areas of  beautiful green protected land that's guaranteeed not to be built on. A clubhouse, which provides a ready-made community focus and often includes a gym, spa, pools, tennis courts and other leisure facilities on these developments, is an additional attraction and an ideal place to meet and socialise.

The Costa del Sol is often referred to as the Costa del Golf and it is not surprising.  With a concentration of top quality golf courses and fabulous weather almost all year round, it's an idyllic setting. Popular with European golfers for many years the area has become better known further afield due to the 1997 Ryder Cup held at Valdarama.

A little inland from Puerto Banus and Nueva Andalucia is the area known as "Golf Valley", with world class courses designed by the likes of Robert Trent Jones and Seve Ballesteros  in the area.

Golf has played a great part in turning the Costa del Sol from a summer holiday destination to a year round resort, with many northern Europeans escaping bleak winters to come to the Costas mild winter climate to play golf.

The Costa del Sol is famous for its golf courses, and it's easy to see why. It's not just the courses that golfers are attracted to though: this area gets an average of 327 sunny days per year, so you rarely have to worry about your game being spoiled by the weather.

Los Flamingos offers you a unique combination of location, environment and facilities for a superb quality of life.

Golf Property
Los Flamingos provides in Benahavis (near Marbella) a fantastic collection of highly desirable developments spanning a whole valley, offering unrestricted views over the Mediterranean Sea reaching from Marbella to Gibraltar. The area offers you some of the best golf on the Costa del Sol, including a championship course and a golf academy on premises.

Other services include a five star Hotel Villa Padierna which has a splendid spa. Security and comfort are equally important and the whole area and each development, has security gates with manned security staff.

Being within easy reach of Puerto Banus, Marbella and Estepona and just minutes away from the main roads, Los Flamingos is ideally located both for amenities and social life, yet offering the views and tranquility expected by discerning buyers.

Los Flamingos and its various developments offer the the very best of the Costa del Sol.

This prestigious development offers you quality of living, comfort and services on par with the best anywhere in Europe.

Purchasing a property at Los Flamingos is also a good long term investment opportunity.

The whole valley is developed under a masterplan which ensures consistent high standards, panoramic views and plenty of open space for all the Flamingos developments