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Luxury Villa Rentals in Andalusia
Hillside villas above the Costa del Sol, city apartments in Seville and Granada, and fincas among the white villages
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Moorish palaces, white villages and the long southern coast
Andalusia is the Spain of the postcards, and a good deal more than that. Here you will find the Alhambra above Granada, the Mezquita of Córdoba and the cathedral and Alcázar of Seville. The white villages cling to the sierras, sherry bodegas fill the old town of Jerez, and the Mediterranean and Atlantic meet off Tarifa. The Costa del Sol supplies the sunshine. The interior supplies everything else.
Our Andalusia collection runs to 970+ properties. In Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona there are contemporary villas with infinity pools and sea views. Málaga, Seville and Granada have apartments and penthouses in the historic centres, and inland there are fincas and country houses in the hills behind Nerja and Ronda.
Below is a guide to the coast, the cities and the countryside, and to the best months to come.
Andalusia at a glance
- Villas
- 970+ villas, apartments and fincas, with up to 17 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £9,000 a week, from around £1,900
- Best areas
- Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona on the coast; Málaga, Seville and Granada for the cities
- Best time
- April to June and September to October for touring; July and August for the beach
- Airports
- Málaga for the Costa del Sol and Granada; Seville, Jerez and Almería further afield
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Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Finca La Grenota Spain3 bedrooms
Villa Cipres Marbella: 11-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Seaview & Tennis Court – Marbella11 bedrooms
Villa Petronilas Spain6 bedrooms
Villa Concha Alcantara: Lavish 7-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Gym – San Pedro de Alcantara7 bedroomsWhere to stay in Andalusia
Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona for villas, golf and beaches on the Costa del Sol, Málaga, Seville and Granada for city life and Moorish architecture, and Nerja, Ronda and the white villages for the hills.
Marbella, Benahavís and the golf valley
Most of our villas are on the stretch of coast west of Málaga, and with good reason. Marbella has a whitewashed old town around the Plaza de los Naranjos and a seafront promenade. Puerto Banús and the golf courses of Nueva Andalucía sit just behind it.
Benahavís, a little inland, is home to La Zagaleta, one of the most private estates in Europe, and to a village with a surprising number of good restaurants. Estepona, further west, is quieter, with a flower-filled old quarter. San Roque is home to Valderrama, which hosted the Ryder Cup in 1997.
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Picasso, flamenco and the Alhambra
Málaga, where Picasso was born, has become one of the most rewarding cities in Spain. It has the Museo Picasso, the Centre Pompidou on the port, and a cathedral the locals call La Manquita, the one-armed lady, because its second tower was never finished.
Seville is grander. It has the cathedral and the Giralda, the tiled courtyards of the Real Alcázar, and Triana across the river, where flamenco is still sung in the bars. Granada has the Alhambra and the Albayzín, the old Moorish quarter, whose terraces look across to the palace with the Sierra Nevada behind.
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Gorges, sierras and Moscatel country
Ronda stands over a deep gorge, crossed by the eighteenth-century Puente Nuevo, and it makes a fine base for the Serranía de Ronda and hilltop villages such as Gaucín. To the east of Málaga lies the Axarquía, a country of avocado groves and terraced vineyards known for its sweet Moscatel wine and raisins. Frigiliana is a tangle of white lanes above Nerja, and the caves at Nerja are worth the descent.
Closer to Málaga, the Caminito del Rey is a cliff walkway above the gorge at El Chorro. The dolmens at Antequera are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Sardines on a stick and a fino in the shade
The table follows the province. Málaga's beach bars grill espetos, sardines on a cane skewer, over olive wood. Córdoba gives you salmorejo, Cádiz gives you fried fish, and Jerez and Sanlúcar give you the sherry to drink with it all.
Spring is the finest season, with Semana Santa processions and then the Feria de Abril in Seville. Inland summers are fierce, with Seville often passing 40°C, so July and August are best spent by the sea. September and October bring warm water and quieter roads. Our concierge can arrange Alhambra tickets, tee times, flamenco evenings, sherry tastings and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Andalusia
Rent Palace by the Sea Spain15 bedrooms · sleeps 30From £73,339 a week
Villa Benahavis Spain7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £70,393 a week
Villa Anil Cabopino Marbella: Luxury 11-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Spa – Marbella11 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £70,000 a week
Villa Mestral Benahavis Marbella: Luxury 11-Bedroom Villa with Infinity Pool & Spa – Marbella11 bedrooms · sleeps 22From £70,000 a week
Villa Monteros Spain7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £67,682 a week
Villa Sirocco Alcantara: 14-Bedroom Luxury Villa with Seaview & Pool – San Pedro de Alcantara14 bedrooms · sleeps 32From £65,016 a week
Villa Brisa Marbella: Luxury 10-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Sea Views – Marbella10 bedrooms · sleeps 20From £64,995 a week
Casa Colores | 8-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Marbella8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £60,417 a weekWhy book your Andalusia villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Andalusia stretches from Almería to the Atlantic, and we know which villas are a stroll from a beach, which apartments are on a quiet square, and which fincas are worth the winding drive. With 970+ properties in Andalusia, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Alhambra and Alcázar tickets with private guides, tee times on the Costa del Sol, flamenco evenings in Seville, sherry tastings in Jerez, a private chef, car hire and transfers from Málaga. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best place to stay in Andalusia?
For a villa with a pool, golf and the beach, the Costa del Sol around Marbella, Benahavís and Estepona is the most popular choice. For culture, choose an apartment in Seville, Granada or Málaga. For peace and walking, look at the white villages around Ronda, Gaucín and the Axarquía.
When is the best time to visit Andalusia?
April to June and September to October are best for touring the cities and the countryside, when it is warm but not too hot. July and August suit the coast, while inland cities such as Seville and Córdoba can be extremely hot.
Do I need to book the Alhambra in advance?
Yes. Visitor numbers to the Nasrid Palaces are limited, and tickets often sell out weeks ahead in spring and summer. Our concierge can arrange tickets and a private guide.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Andalusia?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Andalusia cost?
Across our 970+ villas in Andalusia, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £9,000, with the most affordable from around £1,900 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
Which airport is best for Andalusia?
Málaga airport serves the Costa del Sol and is the most convenient for most of our villas. Marbella is around 45 minutes away by road and Granada around an hour and a half. Seville, Jerez and Almería airports suit the west and east of the region.
Are there villas in Andalusia for large groups?
Yes. Our Andalusia collection includes properties with up to 17 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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