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News and updates on the Real de La Quinta project, building development, leisure, restoration, decoration and construction in Marbella-Benahavis
The ‘mad style of the 1920s’ revolutionised the world of interior decoration. With its eminently ornamental character, Art Deco transformed the most conventional concepts of decoration by promoting a…
Comfort and sustainability are two aspects that are increasingly linked. In Real de La Quinta's projects, they are also a priority. The use of the right materials and techniques in the cladding and…
Beyond their differences, the countries and cultures around the Mediterranean Sea share certain characteristic features of a very particular philosophy of life. On the coast of Andalusia and, more…
Textures and colours are two perfect allies for giving the home a genuine touch. These two elements are beneficial for creating volumes and transmitting sensations, creating the ideal atmosphere for…
Although wireless technology is becoming more and more widespread, many devices in the home still require wired connections that require them to be placed in very specific locations in a room.…
A luxury environment deserves a luxury residence. The luxury real estate in Marbella offer exclusive housing solutions that match the glamorous lifestyle of this area of Costa del Sol. What is…
Natural light in the rooms of the house is a source of energy and well-being. The use of mirrors in the right position helps to amplify the feeling of spaciousness and luminosity, making the most of…
Wind and water. That is literally what Feng Shui is; a Chinese philosophy that promotes the connection between humans and the natural environment. Applied to the principles of decoration, Feng Shui…
In Real de La Quinta we care about our customers’ opinions. Having their feedback helps us keep getting better in our developments’ construction and services. This is why we have interviewed Craig…
The age of technology is also the age of smart home. Thanks to the integration of smart technology elements in homes, they have become increasingly comfortable, organised and safe. The Real de…
Natural light stimulates the production of serotonin in the brain (the happiness hormone), promotes concentration, and reduces stress and anxiety. Considering that we spend 90% of our day indoors,…
The recent discovery of an injured European nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) in Real de La Quinta, found by a group of cyclists that were exploring our natural routes, has given us a unique…
High summer temperatures can compromise comfort and relaxation indoors. Even with air-conditioning solutions, crawling into bed or sitting on the sofa to watch a movie can feel uncomfortable if the…
Marbella's big summer music event is gearing up for a second half packed with well-known names. Malú, Plácido Domingo and Ana Mena are some of the artists who complete the line-up for the last three…
For the ninth consecutive year, the town of Estepona in Malaga will become the meeting point for the main ham-producing companies. From 8 to 15 August, the Paseo Marítimo will be filled with…
Home decoration is also a useful tool for creating the right climate indoors. During the warmer months of the year, Mediterranean style can help keep rooms cooler and more comfortable. This…
For Real de La Quinta, it is very important for clients to experience their investment in the most real and close way possible. Therefore, after the good reception of Sabinas' interactive tool, we…
One of the best ways to discover the natural treasures of the Costa del Sol is on foot. Make the most of the most charming routes of the Mediterranean with these tips for hiking in Marbella.6 tips…
Interior decoration is closely related to social, aesthetic, and ideological aspects. How a home is decorated is also a way of understanding life and the context of the decade. Analyzing its…
Although a spa or massage session in a specialized centre is always an efficient alternative to fighting stress, there is nothing like finding that level of harmony without leaving home. Transforming…
Plants are very practical decorative solutions for both indoor and outdoor environments. However, having pets at home can limit the choice of certain varieties. 5 safe plants for cats and dogs…
Real de La Quinta presents its latest new development through a complete interactive tool. Get to know all the details of the Sabinas luxury apartments in an interior and exterior tour of the…
Although it is beneficial on the hottest days, air conditioning is optional to get through the summer comfortably. At Real de La Quinta we ensure that our air conditioning installations are as energy…
Planning is the key to success in any home renovation. Organizing the schedule and areas of intervention will not only save time and hassle but can also help reduce the budget allocated to the work.…
The emblematic El Pimpi in Malaga city and the popular Five Guys hamburger restaurant in the United States are opening for the first time in Marbella.Although they are two different proposals, they…
Teleworking is gaining ground over face-to-face work, and remote jobs are becoming more and more common. The most comfortable and efficient way to telecommute is to have a specially designed space.…
At Real de La Quinta, we have released new presentation videos that allow you to get to know the special features of the Enebros project for both Phase I and Phase II in a high-quality 3D tour. The…
The manipulation of light makes it possible to create genuine effects in a home's interior design and architecture. Defining the lighting points in a building also means analyzing its architecture to…
The launch of Enebros I was a success, so we are very excited to announce that this great project will have a second phase: Enebros II. For those of you who are not familiar with Real de La…
The Junta de Andalucía plans a progressive expansion of water production at the Marbella desalination plant. The initiative is part of the regional government's new anti-drought strategy, and will…
Most of the decorative surface of the home is made up of the walls. These vertical parameters make it possible to turn the rooms of the house into a real exhibition of paintings and photographs, but…
Minimalism is a characteristic feature of different interior decorating trends. And we can see it in our promotions. But what happens when several perspectives are intermingled in the same style? The…
After the success of our previous developments, we want to continue providing a home to luxury and nature lovers. Therefore, we are excited to announce our newest project: Enebros. The fifth…
Plants are synonymous with vitality and are essential to fill the home with good energy. Decorating with plants helps to create a very natural space inside the house without losing sight of the…
The nerve centre of the Real de La Quinta resort is El Lago Club, around which most of the facilities, amenities and entertainment will be located. El Lago Club, beach and golf course create a…
New 3D images of the Angsana Real de La Quinta Hotel & Branded Residences By Banyan Tree Group in Benhavís Marbella show the details of this luxury real estate proposal. Malaga's most glamorous…
Colour is one of the fundamental variables in interior design. Trends in the use of one shade or another are constantly evolving, and the start of a new year is a great time to catch up with the…
At Real de La Quinta we have successfully faced one of the main challenges in the energy efficiency of a building: thermal insulation. The AQUAPANEL solution in the cladding guarantees the thermal…
Embrace the spirit of the New year. Refreshing your home decor can infuse renewed vitality for 2024. With a new beginning on the horizon, it’s an ideal time to consider revamping the interior design…
Modernity and sustainability are two concepts that go hand in hand in Real de La Quinta's architectural projects. A resource as scarce and valuable as water couldn't remain outside our construction…
In our recent lottery among agents, Ricardo Christian, from Roccabox Property Group was the lucky winner of a fabulous day out on a motor yacht out of Puerto Banús in the expert hands of the team…
Although it is common to associate water sports with summer, the Costa del Sol has a different rhythm. Activities such as kitesurfing are available throughout the year, significantly increasing the…
At HCP we have been working internationally since 2004. We are very used to coordinating these projects with international teams, sometimes as the Lead Consultant and on other occasions as the Local…
The Andalusian coast is characterized by the beauty of its landscapes and the kindness of its climate. Horseback riding is a great way to discover these treasures, both inland and on the beaches of…
The hotel, landscaping-wise, is designed to mimic its environment but with a touch of sophistication. We like to use plant species and trees that you would find naturally but work with their…
The trend for luxury beach clubs continues to grow. With the upcoming opening of our exclusive Lago Club, the prestigious Italian brand Fendi joins the race to create its first beach club on the…
Ana: We work with various disciplines throughout the whole development process of the project. We have to work closely as an integrated team and holistically around the entire process of design…
The beach and water sports are not the only reference of the Costa del Sol. This region of Andalusia offers other enjoyable outdoor activities to enjoy the nice weather and scenery, and golf courses…
The Banyan Tree and the Angsana brand are a group that has quite unique properties. They want to create memorable experiences based on really sensing every moment. We felt that the most, let’s say,…
A total of 18 certificates awarded by the Institute for Spanish Tourism Quality (ICTE) place Marbella at the head of the municipalities with the highest number of these distinctions. The 'Q' flags of…
Ana: The topography was key, and we carefully selected the location. We positioned each of the components of the project very precisely, oriented towards the views to maximize the guest…
Marbella's most important maritime procession prepares to pay homage to the patron saint. The events of the popular festivity of El Carmen will take place, maintaining some of the modifications that…
The Mediterranean has always been on our radar for the Banyan Tree Group and we have been looking at many projects around the Mediterranean and we just opened an hotel in Greece, in Corfu, one and a…
The Malaga town celebrates its Feria and Fiestas Mayores in the middle of a cultural summer full of activities. Music, traditions and lots of fun will be part of Estepona's leisure activities from…
The summer is only a few weeks away, and Marbella is already full of the joy and festivities of the summer season. The Feria de San Bernabé returns to the Costa del Sol for another year with a week…
Phase II of our latest major project, Sabinas, is here. We are excited to announce that the exceptional new 2, 3 and 4-bedroom flats and penthouses are now on general sale. All of them, like those in…
Summer is starting to heat up on the Costa del Sol. From the end of June until the beginning of September, Marbella will again be the setting for one of the most glamorous boutique festivals in the…
The fourth Real de La Quinta Residential Country Club Resort project now has a business card. Get to know the particularities of this innovative real estate proposal in Marbella in a 3D video in…
Singapore-based Multi-branded Hospitality Group to Bring Angsana’s Vibrant Concept to Marbella, SpainSingapore, 28 February 2023 – Banyan Tree Group, one of the world’s leading multi-branded…
It doesn't matter whether it's winter or summer. When it comes to good food, Marbella is always a seasonal destination. Its wide gastronomic offer ranges from traditional dishes to the most…
Real de La Quinta, enjoying a unique location in Marbella-Benahavís, will house the exclusive El Lago Club, comprised of a restaurant area operated by the renowned Azotea Grupo, a Health &…
The most exciting thing about buying a new home isn't just the feeling of having your own space; it's the chance to create a unique space. These decorating tips will help you achieve a home with…
We have new renders of Sabinas! Although we still have some work to do on some of the renders we have uploaded to the web, we wanted to show you the work we are doing, we are very excited about them…
The New Year sees the launch of Sabinas - the fourth project in the Real de La Quinta Residential Country Club Resort.
Our most ambitious project to date, it follows the success of Olivos, Quercus…
With the current environmental requirements in the construction industry, there is a need to ensure the sustainability of new projects. BREEAM certification is an independent measurement method that…
On one side, you can have a glimpse of Africa’s silhouette. On the other, extensive olive groves as well as chestnut and pine forests wind their way through the mountain villages. The surroundings of…
The construction sector is demanding a new, cleaner operating model that is spreading to other industries. Emission limits and material selection policies are becoming increasingly stringent, but the…
We have created a 360º virtual tour of Real de La Quinta, an innovative tool in which we show what the Real de La Quinta project will be like when we finish the work that is already underway, with…
Our resident Quercus ambassador, Stephan Betke, shares his experience of living in Real de La Quinta:
"We love Mallorca; it’s a beautiful island. However, we’ve noticed that there’s not much going…
Our resident Quercus ambassador, Anthony Martin, shares his experience of living in Real de La Quinta:
"We loved the look, the setting, we found the feeling of height, the breeze and of course the…
Every real estate investment requires a prior period of research to analyse the key aspects of the purchase. But purchasing a second home involves other variables that no buyer should overlook. We…
Costa del Sol is not only famous for its benevolent climate, exquisite gastronomy, and relaxed way of life. This corner of the Mediterranean is also known for its art. Discover the duende that…
Costa del Sol is one of those destinations that you can enjoy 365 days a year. With daytime temperatures above 20 ºC, the months from September to November are perfect for continuing to make outdoor…
Between the 22nd and 28th of September, Marbella will once again become the capital of architecture, design, and interior decoration. Design Week Marbella 2022 will bring together builders, designers…
At Real de La Quinta we are working very hard to achieve the best Breeam Certifications we can, for the development as a whole, but also for each of our individual projects.
The goal of getting the…
If you're wondering what our new project, Palmitos, might look like once completed, why not take a virtual tour?
You can simply sit back and enjoy the tour as it plays automatically, or you can take…
It's always exciting when a big sporting event is being held in your city. And, in the world of Tennis, events don't get much bigger than the finals of the Davis Cup. The final eight national teams…
We have received a new set of artists impressions of the Palmitos project - and they are stunning.
We are excited to be able to share these images of this fabulous development of only 40 apartments…
If the idea of retirement is to live in a peaceful place, close to nature and with a warm climate almost all year round, Marbella is one of the places to include on the list. With at least 300 days…
Among all the benefits of life in Real de La Quinta, the relationship between the resort and the surrounding countryside has to be one of the most special.
The spectacular natural environment is…
High demand for luxury homes in a limited market. Today, owning a luxury villa, chalet, or flat in a privileged area means having a highly profitable asset. High-end real estate is replacing the safe…
Although Marbella is mainly known for its ports and beaches, the province's inland landscapes offer many other attractions. The Sierra de las Nieves, part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves…
This is nothing new. The Costa del Sol has always generated great interest among those looking for investment property as a second home. What is new, however, is the convenience of making this type…
The coastline of Malaga is full of surprising places. From picturesque fishing villages to breathtaking natural caves or dune trails that wind their way between the sea and the pine forests. We have…
Beach and good temperatures. These are the two perfect ingredients for restaurant businesses on the coast to succeed. If Malaga's beach clubs have acquired so much prestige and popularity in Spain…
We would like to share with you the reality of our first finished apartments, currently in the title deed process; Phase I of Quercus, our second project in Real de La Quinta.
You can appreciate the…
More than 150 kilometers of coastline make up the portion of the Mediterranean known as Costa del Sol. Its name is its best feature. This Andalusian region is not only sunny most of the year, it also…
At the beginning of 2018, they considered the possibility of having a second home in Marbella and, in just a few days, their plan for the future was set in stone. Philippe Celis and his family…
The name Marbella is known in every corner of the world. This resort town on Costa del Sol is an international benchmark for elegance, luxury and glamour. But what is it that gives Marbella that…
At Real de La Quinta we're not only dedicated to the construction of real estate but also to the creation of a sustainable future. To reaffirm this environmental commitment, we requested the BREEAM…
Real de La Quinta launches its third real estate project. Palmitos is a residential development in a unique natural area, with apartments of 2 and 3 bedrooms where comfort and exclusivity take centre…
The dream of living between the sea and the mountains, with the Mediterranean as a backdrop and immersed in the natural surroundings of Marbella - Benahavís. The new plots in Real de La Quinta are…
La Quinta joins once more the 'Earth Hour' initiative, within our commitment to climate change, turning off the lights of all our workplaces for an hour from 20.30 to 21.30 on Saturday 26 March.
We…
Once the decision was taken that Real de La Quinta should be certified by Breeam, a second decision had to be made - what level of certification should we aim for?
Breeam is an independent platform…
We have updated the Quercus Video with all the phases of the project and its common areas.
The second project in the Real de La Quinta resort, Quercus, is a stylish pueblo development of two,…
Discover the driving concepts behind the design of the lake, golf course and the stunning Lake Club at Real de La Quinta - directly from the designers themselves.
See how they are developing these…
The Real de La Quinta website now features a Freewalk of a Quercus ground floor apartment with garden. It's an amazing Virtual Tour with customization options.
This Freewalk allows you to take…
We recently ran lottery among our friends in the real estate industry, and the team from Develpments.es certainly enjoyed their prize... an excursion into the Sierra de Las Nieves in the capable…
The Sales CRM on our website, where the Availability of the different apartments that make up Quercus are displayed in a visual and interactive way, has been updated with the latest renders of the…
We have updated and published the 360º Virtual Tour of Quercus on the Real de La Quinta website. New content has been created that corresponds to Phase II of Quercus and this has been merged with the…
As Real de La Quinta continues to pass milestones, the hugely popular Quercus development has seen sales surge ahead of schedule.
As a result we have now released the final phase of apartments…
Francine and Marc Geyskens were the very first people to purchase in Real de La Quinta. They bought their apartment off plan having learned about the project from some of the Real de La Quinta staff…
One of the first residents to move into his new home in Olivos was Rudi Cleymans, a Belgian businessman who has spent much of this year working from Real de La Quinta.
In this short video, he gives…
We are delighted to announce that Olivos Phases I & II have been officially granted the Final Certification from Breeam with a classification of Very Good.
Our commitment to the Breeam programme…
Real de La Quinta is an ambitious project. Much of the infrastructure is already in place, and the earthworks for the Lake Club are well advanced. And, of course, everyone is familiar with Olivos and…
One of the features of the new Quercus development within Real de La Quinta are the spectacular views.
Over the past few days our photographers have been on site using their aerial drone to capture…
Following the pleasing success of the launch of Quercus Phase I we have been - happily - obliged to release second phase of this fabulous development.
Despite a year within which the market has been…
La Quinta joins once more the 'Earth Hour' initiative, within our commitment to climate change, turning off the lights of all our workplaces for an hour from 20.30 to 21.30 on Saturday 27 March.
We…
One of the many exceptional features of Real de La Quinta is it's unique location.
Not only is it close to the heart of the Costa del Sol - possibly Europe's most popular holiday and residential…
We are delighted to introduce the latest addition to our Sales Department, Marta Caballero Yafil, who has lived in Marbella since 1999.
Born in Cordoba, of a Spanish father and a Parisienne mother,…
We look forward to welcoming old friends and new to Real de La Quinta in 2021!
Local company, Nebralejo, are constructing ecological retaining walls within Real de La Quinta. These walls are not only functional, but allow for natural vegetation to prosper for a completely…
Despite some inclement weather during November, progress has been steady at the Quercus Phase I site.
The buildings are beginning to take shape for the 7 blocks currently under construction.…
Real de La Quinta is bordered to the north by the Sierra de Las Nieves - a UNSECO protected biosphere. The name literally translates as Mountains of the Snow and, given the spectacular climate we…
It's great to see the progress in the final Phase of Olivos with the aluminium carpentry and the exterior painting almost finished on blocks 9 and 10. This work has now commenced in Block 11 and the…
The 36 apartments and penthouses in Phase I of Quercus are advancing on schedule and we are excited to see the progress being made and are delighted to be able to share these latest images with…
The work on the third and final phase of Olivos is progressing and these latest photographs show just how well.
The main structures are complete, and work has moved inside, with much of the wood and…
The beating heart of Real de La Quinta will be the lake and the Lake Club - a unique combination of leisure activities on the banks of a spectacular 400m long man-made lake which will bring the beach…
When Real de La Quinta was first conceived a core value was that of integration with nature. We wanted the development to blend with the natural environment. This is why we are so passionate about…
The construction work at Quercus is advancing well. Blocks 1 & 2 have their foundations almost completed, whilst the base of Blocks 3 & 4 have now been laid.
Blocks 5, 6 & 7 are further…
Now that the restrictions have been relaxed, we are delighted to be welcoming visitors up to Real de La Quinta once more. Our new entrance is complete along with the cascade water feature and the…
Foundations continue to develop at the First Phase of Quercus. The blocks are taking shape and the transition from plans to identifiable structures is very exciting to see.
Most of these photographs…
La Quinta Real Estate Group firmly continues with its activity despite the exceptional circumstances we are experiencing. We continue to work at full capacity, strictly complying with the safety and…
In a situations such as the one we find ourselves, La Quinta Grupo Inmobiliario continues to work with the same enthusiasm and intensity.
The jobs do not stop and the services continue, it is a…
We are delighted to announce that as of Monday 11th May, we will be opening our offices as the government relax the lockdown conditions.
To ensure the required social distancing there will be one…
Our second project, Quercus, is back in full swing after the lockdown. We are delighted to see activity again on site - especially under suck wonderful blue skies.
Next week our Sales Office will be…
The charity Cáritas estimates that the Covid-19 crisis will push 8.5 million people into poverty in Spain. Our parent company, Calidad Pascual has donated one million breakfasts - comprising of milk…
During the lockdown we are posting a photo from Real de La Quinta on our facebook page every day under the hashtag #theREALthing - a photo to keep a smile on your face until we can all visit the site…
March 22nd 2020 is World Water Day - and the importance of clean drinking water cannot be overlooked in some of the world's poorest areas.
In collaboration with the Yanlaminim, World Vision and…
During these difficult times, we are dedicated to bringing as complete a service to our clients as possible, but this has to be done with the care of our staff forefront, and within the guidelines…
La Quinta joins once more the 'Earth Hour' initiative, within our commitment to climate change, turning off the lights of all our workplaces for an hour from 20.30 to 21.30 on Saturday 28 March.
We…
Enjoy our introduction to Quercus, the second project in Real de La Quinta - and hear the architect explain the concepts underlying the design.
The central feature of the Real de La Quinta resort is the lake around which most of the features will be located.
The Lake Club, the beach and the Golf Course are natural extensions to the lake…
We are very excited to announce the commencement of construction of our second project, Quercus.
Just behind and above Olivos, this is a stunning project, the first phase of which comprises 36…
One of the more satisfying things about being a market leader is that, well, you're leading the market!
And when the market itself recognises your achievements it reinforces your…
One of the core features of Real de La Quinta is the BREEAM® certification achieved, the first one in its class in Spain, under the scheme BREEAM®ES Urbanismo.
To achieve this recognition we…
A group of local real estate agents were recently invited to visit the site of the second project of the Real de La Quinta resort, Quercus.
Located just behind and above the first development,…
We were delighted to welcome the team from Panorama to the show home at Real de La Quinta recently. One of Marbella's leading, and longest established real estate agencies, Panorama's interest in…
Following the success of our first project, Olivos, our second project, Quercus, has now been officially released on the market.The first phase offers 36, 2, 3 & 4 bedroom apartments in 7…
Whenever a new development is under construction you can always expect the immediate neighbours to drop by to take a look at what's going on - and our project Olivos is no different.
As the…
The Spanish Chapter of Building Smart has featured our first project, Olivos as a case study on the successful implementation of BIM (Building Information Modelling).
BIM represents the…
Building work continues to progress at Olivos, the first project with the Real de La Quinta resort.As the buildings of the first and second phases take shape the spectacular location and the…
Legend has it that there is a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.... we're not sure about that - but we are sure that there is treasure (clue: look at the right hand end)!
This fabulous image was…
The whole team from Real de La Quinta would like to wish all our friends a very Merry Christmas and the very best for the New Year.
2019 is going to be a very exciting year for us as construction…
The BIM (BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING) methodology is a collaborative and interdisciplinary work methodology for the management of construction projects, which uses a 3D digital model of what is…
There are 49 protected UNESCO biospheres in Spain. No other country has more, although Mexico comes close with 42, and Canada's 18 probably cover significantly more territory.
But Spain can be…
If you're looking to get into the Christmas spirit there's nothing better than a visit to Calle Larios in Málaga (the main shopping street in the city centre) to experience the switching on of the…
Today we want to know a little bit more about this concept inherent in Swedish culture, which has a lot to do with our Real lifestyle and that will help us to live longer and better.
The philosophy…
At the recent Spanish Property Exhibition in Ghent, Belgium, the Real de La Quinta stand was one of the most popular with visitors.
Two things remain abundantly clear : that Spain is still the…
Numerous studies show that living close to a natural environment, whether rural or coastal, is beneficial for human health. Among other things, it reduces overall mortality, cardiovascular diseases,…
Construction is well underway at the Olivos site, with the foundations being prepared for the first blocks of Phase 1.
The elevator and stairwells are clearly visible and it will not be long now…
As we recently launched the third and final phase of Olivos - the first development within Real de La Quinta - we chose to mark the occasion by thanking all those people who have helped make it…
The new access bridge which connects Real de La Quinta with La Quinta is now open for traffic. This is a significant improvement and visitors to the site can now experience the completed access from…
Dear client,
Next May 25th the new European General Regulation for Data Protection will be directly applicable and La Quinta Grupo Inmobiliario has updated its Privacy Policy to provide you with…
The third and final phase of Olivos has now been released. Olivos is the first project within the Real de La Quinta resort and is proving to be very popular in the Costa del Sol property market.…
After recent rains, the Istan Lake reservoir reaches capacity after being at only 40% at the turn of the year.
Visible from the eastern side of Real de La Quinta the lake sits below the La Concha…
The popularity of our Olivos development - the first in Real de La Quinta - continues to generate exciting results with sales in the Second Phase passing the 60% mark.
With the building licence…
Marbella's leading lifestyle magazine, Essential Marbella have featured Real de La Quinta in their March 2018 edition. The double page article explains the philosophy as well as the people behind the…
We are delighted to announce that the building licence for the first project in Real de La Quinta, Olivos, has now been officially granted by the Benahavís Town Hall. This is an important step in the…
Throughout December, and within the plans for the infrastructure designed by DJT, we began the landscaping of the urbanisation’s roads. Within these works is included:
Replanting of the hillsides…