Finding fabulous villas on the Costa del Sol has never been a problem. This is, after all, the land of simply stunning real estate and villas take centre stage as the most desired properties. However, when it comes to the best villas, the competition hots up and it can be a challenge to find those at the top of their game.

But the good news is that we’ve done the choosing for you and discovered the five most fabulous villas on the Costa del Sol. And they make a stunning selection and tick all the boxes for even the most discerning buyer.

Best frontline golf and sea views – Golfside Villa at Finca Cortesin

This Colonial-style villa at Finca Cortesin in Casares carries the signature of renowned architect Jose Maria Sierra. His design takes contemporary living to the next level in this magnificent villa, complete with underfloor heating, marble floors and possibly the highest ceilings and largest atrium you’ll find in a home.

We love its frontline golf position that comes with ocean views too, its spaciousness (788m² inside on a 2,520m² plot) and its cool design. Plus, you get access to all the Finca Cortesin extras – think golf course, spa, beach club, onsite rental management, 24h security…

The best feature? The striking contemporary design

Yours for: €7 million

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Best natural design – Villa 17 at Los Flamingos

This 4-bedroom villa blends seamlessly into the landscape while making the most of its south-facing position on the course at Los Flamingos. Set over various levels, the 576m² home has floor-to-ceiling windows allowing in floods of natural light and maximum vantage points of the sea and golf views.

Extras include a lift, playroom and staff quarters while outside, massive terraces are yours to enjoy al fresco living to the full.

The best feature? The location on the Golden Triangle.

Yours for: €4.2 million

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Best sea views at your fingertips – Oceanic Villa, Manilva

The most fabulous villas on the Costa del Sol tend to come with hefty price tags. But not this one. Sculpted into the landscape, this 4-bedroom villa gives you everything you’d expect at the higher end of the market but for considerably less money.

The 1,405m² plot is built on one level and makes the most of the Mediterranean views at your fingertips below and includes a stunning pool and landscaped gardens. Inside, natural light takes the limelight and there’s also underfloor heating and porcelain floors.

The best feature? The price tag.

Yours for: €1.63 million

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Best space – Capanes del Sur, Benahavis

Obviously, all fabulous villas on the Costa del Sol give you space, but we love the size of this villa in Benahavis. Its 597m² interiors lend a whole new meaning to open-plan, while the floor-to-ceiling windows add to the feeling of yet more space.

Special extras include a home cinema, staff quarters and garage spaces for three cars. While outside, also big, you’ll find an infinity pool and manicured gardens.

The best feature? All that space

Yours for: €2.95 million

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Best views of all – Las Nubes, Sotogrande

Sharing Almenara Golf’s prestigious postcode at Sotogrande, this contemporary modern villa has simply breathtaking views. They include the Mediterranean to the south and manicured greens and mountains to the west, north and east. Panoramic with a capital P.

Inside, spacious open plan living (524m²) is yours to enjoy and all spaces showcase the glorious views. Perhaps the best are from the outside terrace, pool, and master suite. But anywhere you go in this villa, you are, like its name, literally in the clouds.

The best feature? The vistas

Yours for: €3.7 million

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Can’t see this fabulous villa you’re looking for?

There’s no doubt about it – this quintet is simply stunning. But maybe these homes are not quite for you. If that’s the case, get in touch now and tell us the boxes you’re looking to tick so that we can find the fabulous villa on the Costa del Sol to move you.