Living on the El Higueral golf course, Benahavís
El Higueral is a 9-hole golf course and residential area in Benahavís, on the Carretera de Benahavís, close to the coast. You will find apartments and penthouses in gated complexes, a few villas and building land, with golf as a neighbour.
Short answer: El Higueral is a residential area around the 9-hole El Higueral course (par 36, opened in 2008) in Benahavís. In October 2026 our listings include 12 properties from € 465,000 that mention El Higueral: 9 apartments and penthouses, 2 villas and 1 plot, with 2 to 6 bedrooms and asking prices up to €2,999 million (median € 853,000).
12
Properties in our listings
9 holes
Golf course, par 36, opened in 2008
€853,000
Median asking price, October 2026
2 to 6
Bedrooms
Source: Imagine Marbella's own listings (properties from € 400,000 that mention the area), October 2026; golf course data according to andalucia.com. Asking prices are not sale prices.
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Properties for sale in El Higueral
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Who is it for?
Is El Higueral right for you?
Ideal if you
- want golf within walking distance without maintaining a villa
- are looking for an apartment or penthouse in a gated complex with facilities
- want to live close to the coast and Puerto Banús, but in a green setting
- are looking for a second home that you can easily leave behind
Less suitable if you
- are looking for a large villa with plenty of privacy (then look at El Herrojo)
- are looking for a historic village atmosphere (then look at the Benahavís village)
- expect an 18-hole course on your doorstep: El Higueral has 9 holes
What is El Higueral?
El Higueral is the name of a 9-hole golf course (par 36) that opened in 2008 in Benahavís. The address is Carretera de Benahavís, kilometre 0.7, Urbanización Capanes Norte, just after the junction with the coastal motorway. According to andalucia.com the course lies within Marbella Club Golf Resort. There are homes and complexes around the course, and agents use “El Higueral” as the zone name for those homes.
The largest complex in the middle of the course is Capanes del Golf, with 267 apartments.
What can you buy here?
In our October 2026 listings these are 9 apartments and penthouses, 2 detached villas and 1 plot. Asking prices range from € 465,000 to €2,999 million with a median of € 853,000, for 2 to 6 bedrooms. Most properties are therefore apartments and duplex penthouses in shared residences, with a garden, terrace and communal pools.
What to look out for
For apartments in a community, look at the annual costs, the rules, the condition of the building and any special levies. Ask for the latest community accounts, and for the IBI of Benahavís. If you want to rent it out, a holiday rental licence is not a given: check this beforehand. Proper legal check are part of every purchase.
The course has 9 holes: golfers who want to play 18 holes every day will find more choice at Marbella Club Golf Resort, Los Arqueros and La Quinta, all close by.
Frequently asked questions about El Higueral
What is El Higueral?
El Higueral is a 9-hole golf course (par 36) in Benahavís, opened in 2008, with homes and complexes around it. According to andalucia.com it lies within Marbella Club Golf Resort.
What does a property in El Higueral cost?
In our October 2026 listings, asking prices range from € 465,000 to €2,999 million, with a median of € 853,000. These are asking prices, not sale prices.
What is the difference between El Higueral and Capanes del Golf?
El Higueral is the golf course and the area around it. Capanes del Golf is the large apartment complex in the middle of the course.
Where is El Higueral?
On the Carretera de Benahavís, kilometre 0.7, in the municipality of Benahavís, just after the junction with the coastal motorway and therefore close to the coast.
Can I buy villas or plots here?
Occasionally. In October 2026 there were 2 villas and 1 plot in our listings, alongside the apartments and penthouses.
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