Excellence Luxury Villas · Málaga
Luxury Villa Rentals in Málaga
Villas and apartments from Picasso's home city to Marbella, Estepona and the white villages above Nerja
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A real Andalusian city, with the Costa del Sol on either side
For years Málaga was the airport you landed at on the way to somewhere else. It isn't any more. The city now has the Museo Picasso, a Centre Pompidou in a coloured glass cube by the port, a Moorish fortress above a Roman theatre, and some of the best tapas bars in Spain. On either side of it, the province runs west to Marbella and Estepona and east to Nerja, with the sierras rising behind.
Our Málaga collection runs to 760+ properties. You'll find sea-view apartments in La Malagueta and Soho, contemporary villas with infinity pools in Nueva Andalucía and Benahavís, family houses near Estepona and San Pedro, and hillside villas above Nerja. The largest have 17 bedrooms.
Below you'll find where to stay along the coast and inland, when to come, and what is worth the drive.
Malaga at a glance
- Villas
- 760+ villas and apartments, with up to 17 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,800 to £11,500 a week, from around £2,100
- Best areas
- Marbella, Nueva Andalucía and Benahavís; Estepona in the west; Málaga city; Nerja and Frigiliana in the east
- Best time
- May to October for the beach; spring and autumn for golf, walking and the city
- Airport
- Málaga, around 15 minutes from the city and about an hour from Estepona or Nerja
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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 Málaga
Marbella, Nueva Andalucía and Benahavís for golf, dining and the smartest villas, Estepona and San Pedro for a calmer coast, Málaga city for culture, and Nerja and Frigiliana for cliffs and white villages.
Picasso, a fortress and a city beach
Picasso was born on the Plaza de la Merced in 1881, and the museum that bears his name sits in a Renaissance palace a few streets away. Above the old town, the Moorish Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro castle look out over the port, with a Roman theatre at their feet.
La Malagueta, the city beach, is a short walk from the centre, and its apartments put you close to the sand and the restaurants. Soho, by the river, is the arts quarter, its walls covered in large murals. In August the Feria fills the streets for a week, and Holy Week is solemn and very grand.
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Orange trees, golf valleys and quieter shores
Marbella's old town centres on the Plaza de los Naranjos, a whitewashed square shaded by orange trees. The Golden Mile runs west towards Puerto Banús, and Nueva Andalucía climbs behind it into what locals call the Golf Valley. In the hills above, the village of Benahavís has more restaurants than seems reasonable for its size.
Further west, San Pedro and Estepona are calmer and more family-minded. Estepona's old town is known for its flower-filled streets and long seafront promenade. The hill village of Casares sits up behind, with Gibraltar on the horizon.
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Cliffs, caves and white villages
East of the city the coast gets steeper and greener. Nerja's Balcón de Europa is a palm-lined promontory over the sea. The Cuevas de Nerja, discovered in 1959, hold vast chambers and prehistoric paintings. Just beyond, the coves around Maro are the clearest water on this stretch.
Inland lies the Axarquía, a hill country of avocado groves, vineyards growing Moscatel grapes and white villages. Frigiliana is the best known, a steep maze of whitewashed lanes. The Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama rise behind it, with good walking from spring to autumn.
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Espetos, ajoblanco and a mild winter
The dish of the Málaga coast is the espeto: sardines threaded on a cane skewer and grilled over driftwood in an old boat full of sand on the beach. Cold ajoblanco, a soup of almonds and garlic, is a local summer staple, and Málaga's sweet wines go well with whatever comes after.
The beach season runs from May to October. Spring and autumn suit golf, walking and the city, and the winters are mild enough for long stays. Our concierge can arrange tee times, a private chef, boat trips, restaurant tables and transfers.
Ask our conciergeFeatured villas in Malaga
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 Málaga villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Málaga's properties stretch over 150 kilometres of coast and hill country, from city apartments to golf-valley villas, and we know which are a short walk from a beach and which are a long, winding drive. With 760+ properties in Málaga, 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 Nueva Andalucía, a private chef, boat trips along the coast, restaurant tables in Marbella and Benahavís, guided days in Ronda and transfers from Málaga airport. 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 Málaga province?
Marbella, Nueva Andalucía and Benahavís have the smartest villas and are close to golf and good restaurants. Estepona and San Pedro are calmer and suit families. Málaga city is best for culture, and Nerja and Frigiliana for cliffs, coves and white villages.
How far is Marbella from Málaga airport?
Marbella is usually around 45 minutes from Málaga airport by road. Estepona and Nerja are both about an hour away, and Málaga city around 15 minutes. Our concierge can arrange private transfers.
Is Ronda worth a day trip from the coast?
Yes. Ronda sits high in the mountains, split by a deep gorge crossed by the Puente Nuevo bridge, and the drive up from the coast is very scenic. Expect it to take around an hour from Marbella.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Málaga?
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 Malaga cost?
Across our 760+ villas in Malaga, weekly rates typically range from £2,800 to £11,500, with the most affordable from around £2,100 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.
When is the best time to visit Málaga?
May to October is best for the beach, with July and August the hottest and busiest months. Spring and autumn are ideal for golf, walking and the city, and the mild winters suit longer stays.
Are there villas in Málaga for large groups?
Yes. Our Málaga 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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