Excellence Luxury Villas · Costa del Sol
Luxury Villa Rentals on The Costa del Sol
Villas with pools and sea views between the Mediterranean and the mountains, from Benahavís to the white villages
As featured in
Mountains at your back, Africa on a clear day
The Costa del Sol follows the coast of Málaga province, with the sierras rising steeply behind it. That is what sets it apart. A villa here can be twenty minutes from a beach club and still look out over cork oaks and terraced hillsides, with the Rif mountains of Morocco showing faintly across the strait on a clear morning. Prince Alfonso von Hohenlohe opened the Marbella Club in the 1950s, and the coast has kept its glamour ever since, though the quieter pleasures are just inland.
Our Costa del Sol collection runs to 210+ villas and apartments. They range from large modern villas in Benahavís and the gated estate of La Zagaleta to family houses in Nueva Andalucía, and from sea-view apartments in Elviria to hillside homes around Mijas and Casares. The largest have 14 bedrooms.
Here is how the coast divides up, and when it is at its best.
The Costa del Sol at a glance
- Villas
- 210+ villas and apartments, sleeping up to 32 guests
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,500 to £9,400 a week, from around £1,700
- Best areas
- Marbella, Nueva Andalucía and Benahavís; Mijas and Casares; Torrox in the east
- Best time
- May to October for the sea; spring and autumn for golf, walking and the white villages
- Airport
- Málaga, around 45 minutes from Marbella by road
Browse all 210+ villas in the Costa del Solor see them on the map
Villa numbers and guide prices are updated daily from our live collection.
Villa Petronilas Spain6 bedrooms
Casa Camojan Spain6 bedrooms
The Haven | 14-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool in Benahavis Benahavis14 bedrooms
The White Residence Spain8 bedrooms
The Golden Mile and the hills behind it
Marbella is where most people start. The old town is a maze of whitewashed lanes around the Plaza de los Naranjos, the Golden Mile runs west towards the yachts and late nights of Puerto Banús, and Nueva Andalucía climbs the hill behind into the so-called Golf Valley, with several courses within a few minutes of each other.
Inland, Benahavís is a small white village with a large reputation for restaurants, and the surrounding hills hold some of the coast's grandest houses, including those in the gated La Zagaleta estate. It is the choice for space, privacy and long views down to the sea.
Browse villas in Marbella
Two white villages, two characters
Mijas Pueblo sits high above Fuengirola, close enough to Málaga airport for a short first-day drive, with geranium-hung streets, a small bullring and terraces looking straight out to sea. The villas in the hills around it tend to be roomier than those on the coast, and many come with gardens and tennis courts.
Casares, at the western end of the coast, is the more dramatic of the two: a cascade of white houses spilling down a ridge beneath the ruins of a Moorish castle. It was the birthplace of Blas Infante, the father of Andalusian nationalism. Below it, golf courses and quiet beaches run down to the sea.
Browse villas in Mijas
Fir forests above Marbella, and a gentler eastern shore
Istán is a village of Moorish origin only around fifteen kilometres from Marbella's beaches, yet it feels much further. It looks over the Concepción reservoir and serves as one of the gateways to the Sierra de las Nieves, made Spain's newest national park in 2021 and home to rare Spanish fir forests.
East of Málaga, Torrox lies in the Axarquía, with its old village a few kilometres inland and a long beach on the coast. The town claims the best climate in Europe, and the winters are certainly mild. The Nerja caves and the hill village of Frigiliana are both close by.
Browse villas in Torrox
Espetos, ajoblanco and a long summer
The great beach ritual is the espeto: sardines threaded on a cane and grilled over driftwood in an old boat filled with sand. Málaga adds ajoblanco, a cold soup of almonds and garlic, fried fish by the platter and its own sweet wine. The city's feria fills the streets every August, and Holy Week processions draw crowds each spring.
The sea is warm enough for most from June to October. Spring and autumn are the best times for golf and walking in the sierras, and winter is mild enough for lunch outdoors. Our concierge can book tee times, restaurant tables and Alhambra tickets.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in the Costa del Sol
Villa Banus Mar | 7-Bedroom Villa in Marbella Costa Del Sol7 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £29,068 a week
Villa Arnada Spain7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £27,999 a week
Villa Reyna | 5-Bedroom Villa in La Zagaleta Benahavis5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £26,623 a week
Villa Boston Spain5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £26,559 a week
Villa Serpentina Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £25,797 a week
Villa Torrebella Spain7 bedrooms · sleeps 14From £24,841 a week
Casa Guadalmansa Spain8 bedrooms · sleeps 16From £23,796 a week
Villa Turmalina Spain4 bedrooms · sleeps 8From £23,453 a weekSearch all 210+ villas in the Costa del Solor see them on the map
Why book your Costa del Sol villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
On the Costa del Sol a few kilometres can mean a very different holiday, and we know which villas are a short walk from a beach and which are a winding drive up a mountain road. With 210+ properties on the Costa del Sol, 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
Tee times in the Golf Valley, restaurant tables in Marbella and Benahavís, boat trips from Puerto Banús, Alhambra tickets, a private chef 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 on the Costa del Sol?
Marbella, Nueva Andalucía and Benahavís have the largest villas, the best restaurants and the most golf. Mijas and Casares suit those who want a white village with sea views, Istán suits walkers, and Torrox offers a quieter eastern coast.
When is the best time to visit the Costa del Sol?
June to October is best for swimming. Spring and autumn are ideal for golf, walking and day trips inland, and the mild winters make the coast a good choice for longer stays.
Can you visit Ronda and Granada from the Costa del Sol?
Yes. Ronda, with its gorge and eighteenth-century bridge, is around an hour's drive inland from Marbella. Granada and the Alhambra make a long but worthwhile day trip from the Málaga side, and Alhambra tickets should be booked well ahead.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa on the Costa del Sol?
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 the Costa del Sol cost?
Across our 210+ villas in the Costa del Sol, weekly rates typically range from £2,500 to £9,400, with the most affordable from around £1,700 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 serves the Costa del Sol?
Málaga airport serves the whole coast. Marbella is around 45 minutes away by road and Mijas is closer still. Gibraltar is also handy for villas at the western end, around Casares. Our concierge can arrange transfers.
Are there villas on the Costa del Sol for large groups?
Yes. Our Costa del Sol collection includes properties with up to 14 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
Explore More Destinations
Find your villa on the Costa del Sol
210+ villas from Casares to Torrox, booked direct and looked after by our concierge