The Los Monteros area is about 15 minutes driving from the centre of Marbella. In this vast area, there are both seaside and mountainside developments separated by the coastal motorway.

One of the most prestigious hotels on the cost - Los Monteros Golf - makes its home here. It is associated with the Rio Real golf course about 3 kilometres from the hotel itself. The area has added cache thanks to Spanish actor Antonio Banderas' residence here.

Also worth noting is that the Hospital Costa del Sol is right off the Los Monteros exit and is well known as one of the area's highest quality health centres. The hospital overlooks Santa Clara golf course and luxury urbanisation.

Los Monteros is about 10 minutes from the English International College, which serves children at both primary and secondary levels.