This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in Elviria, in the Marbella East area of the Costa del Sol, roughly 6 km from Marbella's old town. The property sits within an established urbanisation adjacent to the Santa María golf course and was completed in 2005. It offers 121 m² of built space, a private terrace with outdoor dining area, communal pool and gardens, private parking, and air conditioning. Daily amenities are within walking distance: a supermarket at approximately 500 m, a pharmacy at 445 m, and 29 restaurants within a 2 km radius. The nearest beaches, El Alicate and Playa de Artola, lie around 2 km away.
Within the Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies a different segment from the newer, lower-priced comparatives. Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), and Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) all represent recent or new construction at entry price points in secondary coastal locations, Mijas and Estepona west and east of the Marbella centre, and Torre del Mar on the eastern Costa del Sol beyond Málaga. This Elviria property, by contrast, is a 2005 resale in one of Marbella East's most service-dense districts, and the €419,500 asking price reflects address and position rather than construction age or specification novelty. The trade-off is explicit: new-build buyers at the comparable projects gain current building-code compliance, developer guarantees, and typically higher energy efficiency ratings, but in less mature surroundings, new developments generally mean incomplete local amenity networks and construction-phase environments. The Elviria buyer gains an established community with a 20-year operating history, three golf facilities within 2 km, a supermarket and pharmacy within a seven-minute walk, the English International College at 800 m, and the vegetation cover, pine and cork oak, that characterises this part of Marbella East. Locationally, Elviria sits closer to Marbella town (6 km) than Estepona (~20+ km) or Torre del Mar (~35+ km), with correspondingly shorter airport transfer times from Málaga. For rental-investment consideration, Elviria's 52 hotels and roughly 12,800 tourist beds indicate substantial visitor volume, though rental performance for a specific unit depends on licence status, community rules on holiday letting, and actual condition, all matters for due diligence. Buyers comparing across these four options are effectively weighing Marbella East maturity against new-build pricing advantages elsewhere on the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria functions as the commercial centre of Marbella East, combining a low-density villa fabric with low-rise apartment complexes set among pine and cork oak trees. The apartment's position frontline to Santa María Golf places it in a green, established residential belt, roughly 2 km inland from the coast, with the A-7 coastal road providing access towards Marbella (6 km) and Fuengirola.
The property is configured for two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms, two bathrooms including one en-suite arrangement, a fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, and a private terrace used for dining and lounging. Communal pool and gardens cover outdoor leisure needs without private maintenance obligations. Private parking is included. Air conditioning and double glazing support year-round occupancy.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 2005 and is listed in excellent condition, available from October. Construction standards correspond to mid-2000s Costa del Sol residential builds. No developer guarantees or new-construction payment structures apply; the transaction follows the resale market process with an established community of owners.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, sea view, underfloor heating, or a lift is not confirmed. The built area of 97 m² interior (121 m² total including terrace) is modest relative to some comparatives. Parking is a private space, not a closed garage. There is no mention of storage room, heating system beyond air conditioning, or energy performance certificate rating in the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A golf-focused buyer, permanent or seasonal, gains immediate access to Santa María Golf (1.8 km), Greenlife Golf (805 m), and its driving range (1.1 km), a concentration of courses unusual even by Costa del Sol standards. A couple seeking a lock-and-leave second home benefits from communal maintenance of pool and gardens, private parking, and an established community with a known running structure since 2005. Buyers prioritising walkable daily amenities, supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants, café culture within a 2 km radius, without requiring a beachfront address will find the 2 km distance to El Alicate and Artola beaches acceptable, particularly given the flat terrain. Families considering part-time relocation should note 3 schools within 2 km, including the English International College at 800 m, alongside 41 primary and 28 secondary schools in the wider area. Investors are addressed by the listing's investment and reduced categories: Elviria recorded 4,743 property transactions in the reference dataset, indicating an active resale market with liquidity, and the area's 52 hotels and roughly 12,800 tourist beds support a rental demand base. The property is less suitable for buyers requiring a private pool, direct sea views, underfloor heating, or new-build energy performance standards, those needs fall outside what this unit offers. It is equally less appropriate for buyers wanting dense urban living; Elviria is a low-density green suburb by design.
The apartment dates from 2005 and is presented in excellent condition per the listing data. The specification includes a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, double glazing throughout, and air conditioning as the climate control system. The photographic record shows a bathroom with a bathtub and vanity unit, a bedroom with decorative wall finishes, and a living-dining area opening onto the terrace, finishes consistent with a well-maintained, periodically updated resale property rather than a recent renovation with documented contractor warranties. Buyers should verify during due diligence: the age and service history of the air conditioning units, the electrical installation relative to current Spanish regulations (REBT), the condition of the double glazing seals, and the community's building maintenance record, including any pending communal works or derramas (special levies). No energy performance certificate rating is provided in the available data; this is a legal requirement for sale in Spain and should be requested. The 2005 construction era means the building predates the 2006 Technical Building Code (Código Técnico de la Edificación) in parts, thermal insulation standards, accessibility requirements, and renewable energy provisions may differ from current new-build norms. The communal infrastructure, pool, gardens, and shared areas, is managed by the community of owners, and monthly community fees should be confirmed as part of running-cost assessment. Private parking is included as a designated space. Overall, the quality profile is that of a mature, cared-for property where condition is verifiable by inspection rather than covered by developer guarantees.
The asking price is €419,500, categorised as reduced, for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 121 m² built (97 m² interior plus terrace). This places the property above comparable new-build offerings such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), and Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), a differential attributable to the Marbella East address and frontline-golf position rather than to construction era. Availability is stated for October. Pricing in Elviria reflects the established resale market; the provincial median income of €16,450 indicates the area functions predominantly as a second-home and international-buyer market rather than a local primary market.
The apartment supports a settled, low-maintenance rhythm oriented around golf, walking, and local amenities rather than beachfront living. Mornings can begin on the private terrace, which the photographic material shows furnished with a dining set and lounge chairs overlooking the green surroundings of the urbanisation. Santa María Golf & Country Club lies under 2 km away, and Greenlife Golf with its driving range is within about 1 km, making regular play or practice feasible without significant travel. Daily errands are handled on foot or by bicycle: the supermarket at 511 m and the pharmacy at 445 m are within a five-to-seven minute walk, and the surrounding 2 km radius contains 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, a bank, and 3 schools. Elviria itself provides the shopping and dining infrastructure expected of Marbella East's service centre, so a car is not strictly necessary for daily needs, though it expands access to Marbella town (6 km), the beaches at El Alicate and Artola (about 2 km), and Cabopino port (4.7 km). The setting is flat, a 1.5% gradient to the coast, at roughly 30 m above sea level, which makes walking and cycling realistic modes of transport. Public transport exists in the form of 3 bus lines serving 39 stops in the area, connecting eastwards to Fuengirola station and westwards to Marbella. The urbanisation character means quiet periods alternate with the seasonal rhythm of a golf and holiday destination; occupancy is a mix of permanent residents and seasonal visitors, as is typical for Elviria. For a buyer seeking an established, walkable base with golf access and manageable running costs, the daily pattern here is local and self-contained.
Life around the apartment is shaped by Elviria's position as the service hub of Marbella East. Within a 2 km radius there are 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, a bank, and 3 schools, alongside the shopping facilities that anchor the district. The nearest supermarket sits 511 m from the property and the pharmacy 445 m, both comfortably walkable on flat terrain. Healthcare is available at 5 health centres in the wider area, with the nearest hospital facility 3.6 km away. The English International College, one of the coast's established international schools, is 800 m from the property. Recreational infrastructure is unusually concentrated: three golf facilities within 2 km (Greenlife Golf at 805 m, its driving range at 1.1 km, and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.8 km), the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.8 km, and swimming pools at Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa around 2.5 km. Transport infrastructure includes 3 public bus lines serving 39 stops, with connections towards Marbella and Fuengirola, where the nearest train station is located. Málaga airport is 32 km away by straight line, roughly 40-45 minutes by road. An electric vehicle charging point lies 1.1 km from the property. The environment is residential and green, characterised by native pine and cork oak cover, with tourism infrastructure (52 hotels in the area) contributing seasonal activity without dominating daily life.
The map shows the property's position relative to Elviria's amenities: Santa María Golf to the immediate south-east, the supermarket and pharmacy within 500 m, and the beaches of El Alicate and Artola roughly 2 km south-west. Marbella town lies 6 km west along the coast; Málaga airport is approximately 40-45 minutes by road north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria occupies the central position within Marbella East, roughly 6 km from Marbella's old town and approximately 32 km straight-line from Málaga airport. To the west lie the established districts of Marbella itself; to the east, the succession of Marbella East communities leads towards Calahonda, Calypo Fado, and ultimately Fuengirola with its train station. The area functions as the commercial and service centre for the eastern suburbs, with a lower density profile, villas interspersed with low-rise apartment blocks under pine cover, than the central Marbella beachfront. Cabopino, 4.7 km east, marks the transition towards Mijas Costa.
Distances from the property: El Alicate beach 2.0-2.1 km; Playa de Artola 1.9-2.0 km; Playa de Cabopino 4.4 km; Puerto Cabopino marina 4.7 km; Greenlife Golf Marbella 805 m; Greenlife Golf Driving Range 1.1 km; Santa María Golf & Country Club 1.8 km; supermarket 511 m; pharmacy 445 m; hospital 3.6 km; EV charging point 1.1 km; Marbella old town approximately 6 km; Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport 32 km straight-line; Gibraltar Airport 64 km straight-line. Marinas at Marina Marbella (7.6 km) and Marina la Bajadilla (7.8 km) extend the boating options beyond Cabopino. All beaches and golf facilities are within a short drive; the two nearest beaches and three golf facilities are cycleable on flat terrain.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at approximately 30 m above sea level with a 1.5% gradient to the coast, effectively flat, which supports walking and cycling as practical transport. Historical climate data records around 3,855 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 19.1°C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol's reputation for stable, dry summers and mild winters. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, extends across roughly 5 months, typically late May to early October, which frames how the outdoor spaces and communal pool are actually used through the year. The immediate vegetation is native pine and cork oak, a distinguishing feature of Elviria's low-density fabric compared with more densely built stretches of the coast. The area records 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active municipal calendar of ferias and traditions. For seasonal residents, this climate profile means the terrace and golf facilities are usable for most of the year rather than a narrow summer window.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 4.5 km: El Alicate (2.0 km), Playa de Artola (1.9-2.0 km), and Playa de Cabopino (4.4 km). Playa de Artola, adjacent to the Cabopino dunes protected area, is one of the few undeveloped dune systems on this stretch of coast. Puerto Cabopino (4.7 km) is a small marina with surrounding chiringuitos and restaurants. Golf is the dominant recreational feature: Greenlife Golf Marbella at 805 m, its driving range at 1.1 km, and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.8 km give residents three facilities within a five-minute drive. The Don Carlos Tennis Club is 1.8 km away. Swimming pools are available at Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa (2.5 km) in addition to the urbanisation's communal pool. An EV charging point at 1.1 km supports electric mobility for longer excursions.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Elviria is an ruralisation on the Costa del Sol, 6 km (4 mi) from the old town of Marbella, Andalucia. The nearest airport is located in Málaga at a 45 km (27 mi) distance and the nearest train station in Fuengirola. Elviria is a lively low density residential areas with amenities. As the center of Marbella East it has shopping facilities, restaurants and bars. The area is covered with vegetation, mostly native pine trees and cork oaks. Elviria is a villa area with some low rise luxury apartment complexes between the villas.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 129 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 57 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.5°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.3°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 24 mm |
| October | 20.5°C | 70 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 75 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 66 mm |
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Ref: VL216366
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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