Getting around
Drive times
A car is the practical way to move around the valley’s quieter streets. Puerto Banús and the beaches sit a short drive south; Marbella’s old town and larger shopping such as La Cañada are also close by road. The A-7 and AP-7 handle longer trips.
| To | By car | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Las Brisas / Los Naranjos / Aloha | A few minutes | The three valley courses |
| Centro Plaza / Nueva Andalucía | A short drive | |
| Puerto Banús | A short drive | South |
| Marbella old town | to confirm | |
| Málaga airport (AGP) | about 50 min |
Character
Higher ground in the Golf Valley
La Cerquilla sits in the northern part of Nueva Andalucía, on rising ground north of Real Club de Golf Las Brisas. The streets are mainly low-density villa roads rather than a single large gated complex, so the feel is residential and contained.
Many homes sit a little above the valley floor, which opens longer views across the fairways toward the coast when the position allows it. Neighbouring Benahavís hills and La Quinta sit just beyond the northern edge of the valley.
Green & outdoors
Fairways below, quieter streets above
The courses themselves shape the landscape. Day to day the pace is quieter than the coastal strip: space, greenery and a calmer street scene, while staying inside Marbella municipality.
Golf
Three courses close by
Three well-known championship courses ring the neighbourhood: Las Brisas, Los Naranjos and Aloha. Living here does not bring automatic playing rights, and each club sets its own visitor and membership rules.
Schools
International schools
Nueva Andalucía’s schools sit within a short drive. Names and school-run times to confirm.
Everyday life
The valley centres, then the coast
Centro Plaza and the valley’s cafés, schools and small centres cover shopping and errands. Puerto Banús and the beaches sit a short drive south when you want the marina or the shore.
