As you leave Marbella and head west, you enter the municipality of Estepona, where the first urbanisation you will encounter is Atalaya. The beachside area, known as Atalaya Baja and Atalaya Isdabe, features a mix of traditional and modern properties. This prime location offers easy access to the beach and various amenities such as the Aldi supermarket, Mad About Furniture (for all your home furnishings), and a great range of cafes, bars, and restaurants. It is also bordered by popular residential complexes like Hacienda del Sol and El Presidente, where we frequently have a selection of apartments for sale.

On the mountain side of the A7 motorway is Atalaya Alta, stretching up to the Benahavís border. This area is home to the impressive Atalaya Golf & Country Club, featuring two 18-hole courses and a popular clubhouse with a terrace offering magnificent views. Notable developments in and around this area include Catalaya, Marques del Guadalmina, Marques de Atalaya, and Benatalaya, where we often have properties for sale. The nearby Diana Park shopping centre provides a range of amenities, including cafés, bars, restaurants, a supermarket, a pharmacy, and other services.

The Atalaya urbanisation initially centred around the Atalaya Park Hotel, but it has since expanded along the beachside and across the road with various villas, townhouses, and apartment complexes popping up. It boasts a prime location, just minutes from Guadalmina and San Pedro de Alcántara, as well as being just a short drive away from Puerto Banús, Marbella, and Estepona. The charming village of Benahavís is also just a 15-minute drive away. The area of Atalaya offers numerous amenities, including supermarkets, restaurants, shops, prestigious schools, medical facilities, and dentists. The area is also rich in sports activities, from golf and water sports to padel, tennis, and football.

Dining in and around Atalaya offers a diverse range of cuisines, from Italian and Indian to Argentinean and traditional Spanish. Notable establishments in the area include The Garden by La Rosa, La Capannina, Asador Tehuelche on the main Benahavís road, and the Robin Hood gastro pub.

Atalaya is also home to several fantastic educational institutions. The Mayfair Academy in Atalaya Baja caters to students aged 3 to 18, following the Cambridge Pathway and British National Curriculum. Additionally, the Atalaya International School, set on 16,000 sqm of land, offers both Spanish and English education, including GCE and IB programs, for students aged 3 to 18.

Despite being a relatively small area, Atalaya actually boasts several hotels within or nearby its vicinity. These include the Melia, Sol Marbella Estepona Hotel, Marriott’s Playa Andaluza Hotel and Senator Banús hotel beachside. Mountain side the Ona Diana Park hotel is located next to the Diana park commercial centre.

Atalaya is an ideal location for families seeking proximity to amenities, offering excellent transport links with regular bus services between Estepona and Marbella. It is conveniently located about 45 minutes from Málaga airport and an hour from Gibraltar, making it accessible for both residents and visitors alike.

Atalaya boasts several areas of interest. The beachside area, known as Isdabe, features beachfront hotels and the Isdabe del Sol Shopping Centre. Above the A7 motorway, you will find Monte Biarritz, the area around the Diana Shopping Centre, El Campanario, and the newly developed area between the Atalaya Golf Course and Clubhouse, as well as the Atalaya International College.

Atalaya offers a great variety of properties, including both traditional and modern apartment complexes, townhouses, and villas. On the beachside, Hacienda del Sol is highly sought-after. On the mountainside, popular urbanisations include Las Acacias, Atalaya de Cortesol, Atalaya del Golf, Nordic Royal Club, El Real de El Campanario, El Campanario Hills, El Campanario del Paraiso, Agra Residencial, Cortijo del Golf, Cortijo del Mar, Atalaya Emotion, and Mar y Monte.

When it comes to villas, Atalaya offers a diverse range, catering to various styles and budgets. Many villas feature traditional Andalucían architecture, built between the 80s and 90s, with some even older. Recently, there’s been a trend of renovating these homes in a contemporary style, along with the development of new luxury villa projects like Belfry, The Sanctuary Villas, and Arboleda.

Here at Paraiso Real Estate, we specialise in properties within this local area and always have a good choice of homes for sale in Atalaya or the immediate vicinity, so why not get in touch with us to see what the current deals are in the area?