Mountain plot with planning permission and retaining walls in place

Real de La Quinta sits in the hills of the municipality with plans centring on the El Lago development and a 36,000 m² non-motorised water sports lake. This parcel of land in Benahavís measures 3,085 m² and occupies a mountainside position within a gated community. Because it faces southwest from an elevated slope, the ground looks out over the future lake development towards the Mediterranean, Gibraltar, and the North African coastline.

Retaining walls and groundworks

Building on a hillside requires heavy civil engineering before vertical construction can begin. On this parcel, extensive retaining walls are already completed. Having the earthworks in place removes one of the major technical variables of buying a sloped plot, as subterranean ground conditions can be unpredictable until excavation starts. It also shortens the preliminary site preparation phase for the incoming owner.

Planning permission and build allowance

The plot is sold with a full build licence granted by Benahavís Town Hall and a complete architectural project. The planning parameters allow a permitted footprint of up to 710 m² including a basement. While the existing plans provide for a four-bedroom home with an indoor pool and spa facilities, the buyer is not bound to build that specific design. If a different layout or architectural style is preferred, a new project can be submitted to the town hall, with the revised licence taking two to three months to obtain according to the seller's information.

Wider estate infrastructure and access

The parcel belongs to the wider El Lago Project within Real de La Quinta. Planned facilities for the estate include a man-made beach and lagoon, golf courses, padel courts, restaurants, and a Banyan Tree hotel and resort. For transport, a new connecting road to Nueva Andalucía via La Cerquilla is currently half completed. Once finished, this route will reduce travel times and enhance accessibility by linking the gated resort directly to Nueva Andalucía.

What to establish before making an offer

When inspecting this land in Benahavís, a buyer should have an independent architect or surveyor review the exact documentation for the existing town hall licence, its expiry dates, and the engineering certificates for the completed retaining walls. Because the surrounding resort amenities and the La Cerquilla connecting road are still under development, it is also sensible to verify the current construction schedule for the wider estate and confirm the community rules regarding private build timelines.