• Table of contents
• The origins: visionary development by José Banús
• Panorama: pioneers in real estate
• Key areas
• The “Golf Valley” and surrounding developments
• Commercial and leisure amenities

Nueva Andalucía, by far the largest urbanization in Marbella, measuring several square kilometres in size, was the brainchild of José Banús Masdeu, who came to Marbella in 1962 and acquired the land, including what is today Puerto Banús, and immediately applied for planning permissions. The construction of Puerto Banús started in 1965 and was inaugurated in 1968 and, in this period of time, the main infrastructure of Nueva Andalucía was installed, all at once rather than in phases, which was to cost Mr. Banús dearly before the end of the decade.

Banús’ legacy and the success of Puerto Banús.

Banús came from a family of builders and had achieved great success in building low-income properties in Madrid and other cities in Spain. Later he was awarded some of the highest decorations in Spain for his work. His project in Marbella was called “crazy” and “stupid” when he announced his plans, however, his vision proved absolutely on point, achieving incredible success in the 70s and worldwide acclaim for the design and architecture of Puerto Banús.

Panorama Properties was one of the first international agents to sell in Nueva Andalucía, and indeed in the early 70s, sold some 120 new properties built by Banús, including apartments, townhouses, and villas. Panorama still maintains a large variety of properties for sale in Nueva Andalucía and the adjoining area of the Marbella Golden Mile.

Nueva Andalucía is divided into two basic areas:

• The eastern section, comprising the area of Las Brisas del Golf and other sectors of higher quality villas.
• The western section, which includes less expensive properties like the village of La Campana.

Each area is subdivided into several “Supermanzanas,” with different types of residential developments.

Famous golf courses.

To the east of Nueva Andalucía is the Urbanization Aloha Golf, with yet another excellent golf course, golf club and restaurant, a development of the subsidiary of the Banco de Bilbao, Inmobiliaria Bilbao – whose land was acquired at the end of the 60’s when Banús had problems paying his bank loans for his infrastructure development and the bank stepped in to take the land from him.

To the west is located the La Quinta Golf course, comprising three 9-hole courses and a beautiful 5-star hotel with every imaginable service, and a high quality development of villas and townhouses surrounding the hotel, all created by the famous and incredibly successful property developer and hotel owner, Ricardo Arranz. No wonder this area is called the “Golf Valley”!

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To the east of Nueva Andalucía lies Aloha Golf, with another excellent golf course, and to the west is the La Quinta Golf course, featuring three 9-hole courses and a 5-star hotel. This area, often called the “Golf Valley,” is surrounded by luxury villas and townhouses.

To the west is located the La Quinta and its golf course, comprising three 9-hole courses and a beautiful 5-star hotel with every imaginable service, and a high quality development of villas and townhouses surrounding the hotel, all created by the famous and incredibly successful property developer and hotel owner, Ricardo Arranz. No wonder this area is called the “Golf Valley”!

Nueva Andalucía also features the “Plaza de Toros” bullring, the Hotel-Casino Andalucía Plaza, and the Centro Plaza Shopping Centre. With over thirty restaurants and every conceivable service, the area offers convenience and luxury to residents and visitors alike.

Proximity to Puerto Banús and exclusive shopping.

Located right next to Puerto Banús, Nueva Andalucía benefits from its proximity to Marbella’s most elegant shopping area, including El Corte Inglés, a cinema, and a wide array of shops and restaurants.