The name of Finca Cortesin is synonymous with the very best of luxurious Andalusian living.

Nestled just a few minutes’ drive inland from the unspoiled coastline of Casares is the spectacular resort of Finca Cortesin, an enclave of immense natural beauty, offering a sublime experience of leisurely living in a beautiful, exclusive setting.

The resort covers more than 200 glorious hectares, transformed and nurtured into a natural oasis. Comprising a world-renowned 5-star hotel & spa, a stunning championship golf course and a selection of truly exceptional properties, all with spectacular views to the Mediterranean and Africa beyond, Finca Cortesin is a unique resort offering style and privacy surrounded by exuberant nature, and all less than 2 kilometres from the beach.

The real estate on offer in this rarefied setting is truly outstanding not only in its unique architectural splendour, spaciousness, privacy and magnificent sea and golf views;  the various highly select real estate options here enjoy the many privileges afforded by this exclusive resort, including access to golf membership and full concierge services from the internationally celebrated Finca Cortesin  Hotel, Golf & Spa which has countless accolades for excellence and gastronomy, and is generally considered one of the top 50 international resorts worldwide.

The hotel is created in the style of a grand Andalusian cortijo which blends beautifully into the gentle Andalusian scenery. Featuring a wealth of antiques, giving the décor a unique character, the hotel is famed for its impeccable service and exquisite gastronomy, with special mention of the fusion Asian dishes at Rei, one of its three restaurants, awarded a Michelin star.

Offering a wide array of spacious suites – characterized by high ceilings and classic décor styled in understated luxury, hotel guests can also choose accommodation in luxurious 4-bedroom villas with private pool, large terraces, offering an incomparable experience.

All hotel guests have access to the relaxing spa circuit and the resorts’ four swimming pools.

Surrounded by the exuberant Almohad gardens, which take inspiration from the sublime gardens of Moorish Granada and Cordoba, guests can also enjoy stylish shopping at the boutiques of La Plaza courtyard, where you can find carefully curated art, clothing and interior design along with centuries old olive trees.

The hotel also has tennis and paddle courts, and its own glamorous beach club, just a kilometre away in the Bahía de Casares. One of the most striking beach clubs on the coast, it features a 35-metre infinity pool with navy blue tiles, teak decking and stylish sun loungers, all overlooking the Mediterranean.

Meanwhile, the Club de Golf Finca Cortesin is the jewel in the crown of this exceptional resort and has garnered the accolade as Best Golf Resort in Europe. The stunning course which has hosted the Volvo World Match Play Championship is ranked No1 in Spain for customer service and is said to have the best greens of any course in Southern Spain.

Challenging and aesthetically pleasing, the course is surrounded by Mediterranean forest, while the course is sown with perfectly-manicured Bermuda grass. This year, the course will be in the focus of the global gaze when the resort has the honour of hosting the Solheim Cup 18-24th September 2023. The leading women’s international golfing event will bring further prestige to the area, while accommodation in the resort will be at a premium.

Add to this the unrivalled climate of southern Spain and the natural beauty of the region, and Finca Cortesin is undoubtedly one of the most privileged locations in which to own a home that affords the best in Mediterranean living.

The Art of Living

Set within 532 acres of abundant countryside, Finca Cortesin is ideally located between Marbella and Sotogrande. The Resort itself occupies many spectacular acres of land, flanked by the Casares mountains, and with unparalleled views across the gently undulating golf course, towards the glistening Mediterranean, just a mile away.  Attention to detail in every aspect of this resort creates the unique ambience and quality of life.

Leading the way in Finca Cortesin’s real estate offer are a series of exceptionally luxurious Golfside Villas, created in a variety of architectural styles, from the classic to the avant-garde. Frontline to the golf course, these large, exclusive homes benefit from elegant private gardens and swimming pools and fantastic sea and golf views. Combining the tranquillity of a private luxury villa with the extensive onsite services of the excellent team, including gardening, interior design, housekeeping and maintenance, along with the superb concierge services, these residences offer an exceptionally privileged way of life.

Finca Cortesin offers a variety of very attractive, select real estate developments to choose from including  Green 10, a series of beautiful modern villas alongside the 9th and 10th greens of the course. With simple, clean lines and striking views to the sea and the Sierra Bermeja mountains, these five and 6-bedroom villas offer the best in modern, Mediterranean living.

Also outstanding are a series of just 16 architecturally stunning mansion style villas, looking down over the award-winning golf course and affording the owners an exceptionally spacious, luxury lifestyle. With generous plots in this prime location, seven renowned architects have created a series of striking styles of villa to choose from – from the contemporary classic, through to the visually stunning avant-garde. Completed with glorious gardens and pools, and sublime views of the golf course, surrounding countryside to the shimmering Mediterranean, these fabulous villas are among the finest properties available in southern Spain.

Meanwhile, construction is finished on Las Albercas, a stunning new development located on the highest point of the estate. Protected by the mountains and with superb views, these contemporary masterpieces – in differing styles and sizes – will be accompanied by the facilities of a member’s clubhouse with gymnasium, spa and indoor pool.

Set in a series of 8 buildings, with a choice of penthouses, apartments and garden residences, overlooking the magnificent Finca Cortesin golf course, these properties incorporate contemporary architecture beautifully into the natural landscape, blending stylish open-plan living areas with spacious terraces. With a selection of 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom properties to choose from, this stylish development commands outstanding views across the course to the Mediterranean beyond.

NCH Dallimore Marbella are also happy to announce that we can also offer a select number of turnkey projects featuring spectacular home designs on prime Finca Cortesin plots, allowing you to enjoy all the benefits of the area, in your own, totally bespoke, designer villa. With very competitive prices for the purchase of land, the services of some of the area’s most innovative architects, designers and professionals, we can help you every step of the way. Along with the privacy and services on offer in Finca Cortesin, this a highly desirable way to acquire your dream home in this exclusive area.

The residents of all the stylish properties at Finca Cortesin can also benefit from access to the concierge services of the acclaimed 5-star Finca Cortesin hotel, along with the superb gastronomy, with a choice of sublime cuisine, a fabulous spa, gymnasium, beach club and chic boutiques of the resort.

The oriental inspired spa is sublime, featuring a wide range of treatments and an indoor, heated pool, and gymnasium. Guests can contract the services of personal trainers and take individual sessions of yoga and meditation. Outdoor activities such as windsurfing or horse-riding can also be arranged for guests and residents of the resort.

Property owners in this beautiful resort enjoy the support of a full team of professionals to take care of the home, including cleaning and repairs, and garden and pool maintenance, as well as 24-hour security. Residents enjoy advantageous rates on golf club membership at the exclusive Finca Cortesin Golf, rated best golf resort in Europe. Add to this the proximity to the beautiful unspoiled beaches just a few minutes’ drive away, and the charm of the traditional white village of Casares within a short drive up into the stunning hillside, Finca Cortesin  offers an unrivalled way of life. 30 minutes to the west you find Sotogrande, famed for its luxury marina and international polo season, while 30 minutes to the east is all the jet-set glamour of Marbella with a host of 5-star leisure facilities and a thriving international community. Slightly further afield, but ideal for day trips or weekends, the resort is in easy reach of Ronda, Málaga, Cordoba, Seville and Jerez.

What’s for sale?

Altos de Cortesin – Starting at €425,000

Golf Side Villas – Starting at €6,000,000

Marea by Missoni – Starting at €896,000

Green 10 Villas – Starting at €4,500,000

Caledonian Villas – Starting at €5,100,000

What’s to come?

Adding to the exclusive properties on offer in this stunning natural enclave are the soon to be constructed Caledonian Cortesin Residences.

All set to be among the most sophisticated homes available in southern Spain, this beautiful development has been created by world-class architects Mario Kogan and Suzana Glogowski, with the help of artful landscape designer, Isabel Duprat.

Perfectly adapted to the climate and ambience of the sublime Finca Cortesin resort, these elegant contemporary properties benefit from the tranquillity of the resort, along with the unparalleled lifestyle offered by the award-winning cortijo-style Finca Cortesin hotel, the championship golf course, spa and beach club.

Combined with the excellence of the Caledonian team, the new Caledonian Cortesin Residences  present style and design with high quality specifications, the latest advances in construction and technology, along with harmonizing with nature to create outstanding levels of “liveability”.

The new development comprises 42 apartments and duplexes set within 12,000 m2 of prime land. From the elevated location, the properties will enjoy stunning panoramic views over the golf course to the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and Africa beyond.

Each home will comprise 400 m2 of light, bright contemporary living space, and coupled with the amazing concierge services on offer at the resort –  places the Caledonian Cortesin Residences in a league of their own.

The properties will benefit from their own Club too. Featuring a pool bar, outdoor heated pool, a gym, spa, indoor pool, Turkish bath, sauna and treatment rooms, this is the place where relaxation is served.

To find out more about these highly-desirable homes in beautiful Finca Cortesin please send an email to info@dallimoremarbella.com .

Written by Louise Cook-Edwards

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