This key-ready apartment in Altos de los Monteros, completed in 2025, combines 156 m² of living space with an elevated position above the Málaga coastline. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sea and mountain views, and a covered terrace oriented for afternoon and evening sun. Marbella lies about 5 km away as the crow flies, while the nearest beach at El Alicate is 4.1 km in a straight line. The asking price is fixed at €860,000, including a garage parking space and a private storage room in the underground complex.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Altos de los Monteros is a residential hillside area between Marbella and Elviria, roughly 5 km from Marbella centre in a straight line and 43 km from Málaga. The apartment sits at approximately 163 metres above sea level, which produces the sea and mountain views and means the beach lies 4.1 km away down a moderate gradient of about 4 percent.
The home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 156 m², with a fully furnished and equipped kitchen, air conditioning for hot and cold use, a lift, a covered terrace and access to a communal pool. A garage parking space and separate storage room are included. This configuration supports both permanent residence and use as a second home.
The apartment was completed in 2025 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied without further construction work. The finish is described as new construction in excellent condition. Delivery dates for completed properties are indicative only; in this case the build is finished, so transfer depends on the purchase process rather than on construction progress.
The property does not include a private pool; pool access is communal. It is an apartment within a larger complex, not a detached villa, so outdoor space is limited to the covered terrace. Only one restaurant is registered within 2 km, and daily shopping requires a short drive. No private garden or private garage box beyond the allocated parking space is mentioned.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol who wants a finished, low-maintenance home near Marbella but away from the tourist strip will find the key-ready status and apartment format practical. A second-home buyer seeking winter and summer use benefits from the hot and cold air conditioning, the covered terrace and the communal pool without the upkeep of a private villa. Families with school-age children are within reach of the English International College at 4.6 km and the British International School at 6.9 km, both within a short drive. Buyers who value views will note the elevated position with sea and mountain outlooks from an area where such orientation is a defining feature. The property is less suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach, restaurants or shops, the immediate surroundings are residential, with one restaurant within 2 km and the beach just over 4 km away by direct distance. It also does not suit buyers seeking a private pool or a large private garden, as outdoor space consists of the covered terrace and shared grounds. A car is effectively required, including for school runs, groceries and beach visits. Buyers should also consider that the price point sits well above entry-level new-build alternatives elsewhere on the coast, so the comparison is with the prime Marbella-east market rather than with bulk coastal developments. For year-round residents, the area stays quiet outside the summer season, and the nearby towns remain active through winter.
The apartment was completed in 2025 and is presented in excellent condition as a new-build finish. The interior of 156 m² is arranged with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a generous living area, with a fully furnished and equipped kitchen included, a specification that removes one of the usual post-purchase projects. The orientation is listed as south-west, which combined with the covered terrace gives light through the middle of the day and into the evening, with the terrace covering allowing use of the outdoor space through the hotter hours and the shoulder seasons. Climate control covers both heating and cooling via air conditioning, the standard solution for year-round comfort in this part of Andalusia, where summer temperatures regularly exceed 30°C and winter nights can fall toward single digits. The building includes a lift, which matters for accessibility and for everyday practicality such as moving furniture or shopping. A generously sized parking space in the underground garage and a private storage room complete the package; underground parking also keeps the car cool in summer, a small but tangible quality-of-life detail in southern Spain. Communal facilities include a swimming pool, with images indicating a rooftop pool area with sea view and an indoor pool with sauna in the complex. Finishing materials are described as contemporary, with modern architecture, sliding glass doors and open interiors filled with natural light. As with any completed purchase, the actual state can be verified directly at a viewing, which is an advantage of key-ready homes: what is seen is what is bought, with no reliance on brochures or completion guarantees.
This is an existing, completed home with a fixed asking price of €860,000, not a from-price within a price list. The price reflects a 2025 build of 156 m² with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sea views, a communal pool, and the inclusion of an underground garage parking space and a private storage room. For context, comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start materially lower: Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those are from-prices for smaller or more distant developments; the premium here is tied to the Altos de los Monteros location, completion status and orientation. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's position.
Altos de los Monteros is a quiet, elevated residential zone east of Marbella, characterised by low-rise apartment complexes and villas spread across the lower slopes of the coastal mountains. At 163 metres above sea level, the area sits above the coastal ribbon of the A-7, which gives the homes here their sea views while separating daily life from the busier beachfront. The rhythm of the area is unhurried: mornings tend to begin on the terrace, which receives light from mid-morning through the afternoon given the south-westerly orientation, followed by a short drive down to the coast for the beach, shopping or errands. The nearest beach, El Alicate, is 4.1 km away as the crow flies, and the descent involves a moderate gradient of roughly 4 percent, so a car is the practical mode of transport for almost every trip. Restaurants are limited within the immediate 2 km radius, only one is registered, so dining and shopping trips usually run towards Elviria or Marbella, both within a 10–15 minute drive. What the location trades in walkability it returns in calm: the area has no through-traffic of significance, and the density of tourism that fills the coast in summer is largely absorbed by the beachfront zone below. Facilities such as the sports centre Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima (3.9 km), the marinas of Marbella (around 4 km) and several golf courses between 5 and 7 km away shape a weekly routine built around short car journeys. For residents who accept car dependency in exchange for quiet, views and proximity to both Marbella and the countryside, the daily pattern is consistent and predictable year-round.
Daily life in Altos de los Monteros revolves around a few anchor points, all a short drive away. Marbella, with some 148,000 inhabitants, lies 5 km in a straight line and provides the full range of urban services: hospitals, shopping, the old town and the marinas of Marina Marbella (3.8 km), Marina la Bajadilla (3.9 km) and Puerto Pesquero (4.0 km). Elviria and the beach of El Alicate (4.1 km) cover the nearest coastal visits. The area intelligence shows a well-served wider region: 41 primary schools, 28 secondary schools and 5 health centres, including the international schools at 4.6 and 6.9 km. Sports facilities are concentrated around Marbella, three centres within 5 km, and golfers have Greenlife Golf (5.4–5.7 km) and Santa María Golf & Country Club (6.3 km) within ten minutes. Public transport exists in the wider zone, with 11 lines and 50 stops, but the hillside position means a car remains the primary means of transport. The tourism footprint is substantial, 48 hotels and over 12,600 beds in the region, yet this is concentrated on the coast, keeping the residential streets above quiet. Housing turnover of roughly 4,400 transactions per year indicates an active local market rather than a dormant one.
The map shows the elevated position of Altos de los Monteros between Marbella and the coast: the beach at El Alicate lies 4.1 km away as the crow flies, Marbella centre 5 km, and the golf courses of the eastern belt within 7 km. Málaga Airport is approximately 34 km straight-line to the north-east. Note that straight-line distances are shorter than actual road distances given the terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Altos de los Monteros occupies the premium eastern approach to Marbella, between the town and Elviria. Within the Costa del Sol it sits closer to the established Marbella belt of golf courses and international schools than to the high-volume development zones of Mijas, Estepona or Torre del Mar, where comparable new-build pricing starts far lower. Málaga city and its airport are roughly 40–45 minutes by car; Algeciras and Gibraltar lie 62–70 km to the south-west. The position combines Marbella's service infrastructure with a quieter hillside residential character.
Access is primarily by car via the A-7 coastal motorway and the AP-7 toll road, both running just below the urbanisation. Marbella centre is approximately 15–20 minutes by car and Puerto Banús around 20 minutes, according to the source description. Málaga, with its historic centre and 579,000 inhabitants, is 43 km in a straight line. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies roughly 34 km as the crow flies, about 40–45 minutes by car, with Gibraltar Airport an alternative at 62 km straight-line for certain UK routes. The nearest beach, El Alicate, is 4.1 km straight-line down a moderate 4 percent gradient; Playa de la Bajadilla is 4.2 km away. An electric-vehicle charging point, the Marbella Supercharger, is 8.2 km away. Public transport in the area consists of 11 lines with 50 stops, usable for connections towards Marbella, though walking distance to a stop is not guaranteed from every point in the urbanisation.
| Beach Distance | 4.1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 34 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 62 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for the location shows an average annual temperature of 18.3°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, with hot summers and mild winters. The swimming season is calculated at four months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly June through September, which frames how outdoor living here is seasonal rather than year-round for sea swimming, though the communal pool extends the season somewhat. The elevation of 163 metres places the apartment above the coastal plain, moderating summer heat slightly and providing the panoramic views over sea and mountains. The gradient to the beach of 4 percent is moderate: manageable on foot for fit walkers but a steady climb back up, so most residents drive. The Mirador de Ojén viewpoint (4.3 km) and the hills behind the urbanisation give direct access to walking and cycling terrain, contrasting with the flat beachfront zones. Rainfall on this stretch of coast is low by Spanish standards, concentrated in late autumn and winter.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are El Alicate at 4.1 km and Playa de la Bajadilla at 4.2 km, both straight-line distances; both form part of Marbella's long sandy coastline, which holds multiple Blue Flag awards along its length. The marinas of Marina Marbella, Marina la Bajadilla and Puerto Pesquero cluster around 4 km, offering the fishing port and waterfront dining of central Marbella. Golf is a significant recreational draw: Greenlife Golf Driving Range at 5.4 km, Greenlife Golf Marbella at 5.7 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 6.3 km put three options within ten minutes. Indoor recreation includes the Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima (3.9 km), a gymnastics pavilion (4.4 km) and the Supera Miraflores centre (4.8 km), while the complex itself provides a rooftop pool with sea view and an indoor pool with sauna. For weekend trips, the Mirador de Ojén viewpoint (4.3 km) marks the start of the mountain hinterland towards Ojén and Istán.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0°C | 61 mm |
| February | 12.9°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.0°C | 130 mm |
| April | 15.8°C | 58 mm |
| May | 19.0°C | 23 mm |
| June | 22.7°C | 6 mm |
| July | 25.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.0°C | 24 mm |
| October | 19.7°C | 71 mm |
| November | 15.4°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 64 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL968855
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, Altos de los Monteros belongs to the higher-priced eastern Marbella belt, and the €860,000 asking price for this 156 m² apartment should be read in that context. Comparable new-build alternatives listed for the region start substantially lower: Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those from-prices typically apply to smaller units in higher-density developments further from Marbella. The premium commanded here reflects several observable factors: the Marbella municipality address, the elevated position with sea and mountain views, a 2025 completion with full furnishing and equipment included, and the bundled garage space and storage room. Marbella itself records roughly 4,400 housing transactions per year in the wider area, indicating sustained demand and liquidity relative to smaller coastal towns. Location-wise, the eastern Marbella corridor offers a density of international schooling, the English International College at 4.6 km and the British International School at 6.9 km, matched by few other zones on the coast, alongside the golf cluster of Greenlife and Santa María. Against Mijas and Estepona, which offer more new-build volume at lower entry prices, Altos de los Monteros trades space-per-euro for proximity to Marbella centre (5 km straight-line) and for the quiet, low-density character of the hillside. Against central Marbella or Puerto Banús, it trades walkability for views, tranquillity and a more residential atmosphere. Buyers comparing across the region should weigh whether the fixed price per square metre, roughly €5,500, aligns with their priorities: proximity to Marbella and international schools versus more internal space or newer resort-style amenities further east or west.
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