This two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor apartment is located in Elviria, on the eastern side of Marbella, roughly 6 km from the old town. Built in 2006 and completed to a key-ready standard, the property offers 103 m² of living space with a private garden and sea views. The residence includes 24-hour security, underground parking and a dedicated storage room. The asking price is fixed at €399,000. Elviria is a low-density residential area with pine and cork oak vegetation, shops, restaurants and golf courses within short distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria functions as the centre of Marbella East, approximately 6 km from Marbella's old town and around 9 km straight-line from the city centre. The district combines villa neighbourhoods with low-rise apartment complexes. Within 2 km there are 29 restaurants, several schools, pharmacies and cafés. The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.0 km away as the crow flies, with a flat gradient of 1.5% towards the coast.
The apartment suits households seeking two bedrooms and two bathrooms within a secured, low-rise community. The open-plan living and dining area opens onto a private garden with sea views. Practical features include underground parking, a storage room and a separate laundry room with washer and dryer connections. Everyday needs are covered by shops, banks and healthcare facilities in Elviria itself.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 2006 and is offered as an existing home in key-ready condition, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. Interior photos show a maintained bathroom with marble countertop, a modern walk-in shower and an open-plan living and dining area overlooking the communal pool and garden.
The property offers two bedrooms and 103 m² of living area, which limits space for larger households. It is a ground floor unit, so views depend on the garden orientation rather than elevated panoramas. There is no lift dependency, but also no upper-floor vantage point. The building dates from 2006, so installations reflect that construction period. No information is available about a private pool; swimming facilities are communal or nearby.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a permanent or semi-permanent residence on the Costa del Sol will find the secured community, the garden and the two-bathroom layout functional for year-round living. Buyers wanting a lock-and-leave second home benefit from 24-hour security, underground parking and the fact that the property is key-ready with no renovation work required. Families with one child or occasional visiting guests can use the second bedroom and guest bathroom, while the English International College 0.8 km away is relevant for those considering international schooling. Golf players are positioned within 2 km of three courses, including Greenlife Golf at 0.9 km. Buyers with limited mobility or a preference to avoid stairs may value the ground floor location and direct garden access. The property is less suitable for households needing three or more bedrooms, those wanting a large private plot, or buyers specifically seeking a brand-new development with modern energy standards. It also assumes car ownership for comfortable access to the beach, Marbella centre and the airport, as public transport, while present with three lines, is basic. For owners who rent out the property during absence, the location near amenities and the sea view add practical letting characteristics, though rental performance depends on regulations and management choices outside the scope of this description.
The apartment was completed in 2006, which places it in a construction generation with conventional Spanish building standards of that period: cavity brick construction, aluminium or PVC window frames and standard thermal insulation. The interior photographs show a maintained state rather than a recently renovated one. The main bathroom features a marble countertop with mirror, indicating a mid-range to upper finishing level for its class. A second bathroom has a modern shower and sink unit. The laundry room is a separate functional space equipped with washer, dryer and water heater, which keeps appliances and technical installations out of the living areas. The open-plan living and dining area appears in neutral condition, ready for furnishing. As with any 2006 property, buyers should verify the condition of the boiler, electrical installation and air conditioning during a technical inspection, as these components may be original or partially replaced. What the property does offer in structural terms is completeness: underground parking and a storage room are included, both valuable practical assets in Elviria where street parking near amenities can be limited in summer. The 24-hour security service implies a staffed community with controlled access, typically reflected in community fees. The private garden is an outdoor space that comes with maintenance obligations, either by the owner or through the community. Overall, the finishing level can be described as well-maintained original with quality accents in the sanitary spaces, rather than newly refurbished.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €399,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build project with a price list, so there is no spread of unit prices. The price covers a key-ready, two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 103 m², completed in 2006, with a private garden, underground parking space and storage room included in the configuration. For context, new-build projects in other parts of the region currently start from around €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, though these concern different locations and construction phases. Availability is immediate upon completion of the purchase process.
Daily life in this apartment centres on the ground floor layout and its direct connection to the private garden. Mornings can start with coffee on the terrace overlooking the greenery and, in the distance, the sea. The open-plan living and dining area provides a continuous space of around 103 m² including two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which can serve guests. The separate laundry room, shown with washer, dryer and water heater, keeps household tasks out of view. Outside the front door, the community pool and gardens offer a swimming option without maintenance responsibilities for the owner. Elviria itself supports a settled routine: supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and cafés are within a 2 km radius, and 29 restaurants provide variety without needing to drive into Marbella. The area is characterized by native pine trees and cork oaks, giving the district a green, low-density character unusual for the Costa del Sol coastline. With 39 public transport stops across three lines, basic mobility exists, though most residents use a car for beach trips, golf or the 9 km journey into Marbella. The 24-hour security service shapes the sense of the community as permanent rather than seasonal, with neighbours present year-round. Evenings tend to be quiet, as Elviria is primarily residential with tourism concentrated around the hotels near the coast. The apartment's position as a base is practical: golf at Greenlife is under 1 km away, the English International College 0.8 km, and the beach 2.0 km as the crow flies.
Elviria sits at 30 m above sea level with a flat gradient of 1.5% towards the coast, meaning the 2.0 km straight-line route to El Alicate beach is walkable in practice, though actual road distance is longer. The district functions as the commercial heart of Marbella East, so groceries, pharmacies, banks and healthcare are local rather than regional. The dataset shows 5 health centres in the wider area and 41 primary schools plus 28 secondary schools in the region, with 3 schools within 2 km of the apartment. For recreation, Greenlife Golf lies 0.9 km away, its driving range 1.1 km, and Santa María Golf & Country Club 1.9 km. The Don Carlos Tennis Club is 1.8 km from the property. Marinas are reachable by car: Puerto Cabopino at 4.7 km straight-line, Marina Marbella at 7.6 km. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 52 hotels and 12,781 beds in the area, which explains the concentration of restaurants and services but also seasonal traffic in summer. Housing turnover in the area is active at 4,743 transactions per year, indicating a liquid resale market. The vegetation of pine trees and cork oaks gives the residential streets a shaded, green character that distinguishes Elviria from denser coastal zones.
The map shows the apartment's position in Elviria between the coast road and the golf courses inland. Marbella centre lies 9 km west as the crow flies, the beach 2 km south, and three golf clubs cluster within 2 km of the address. All distances shown are straight-line measurements; road distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria occupies the central position within Marbella East, roughly 9 km straight-line from Marbella city centre and 41 km from Málaga. This places the apartment in the established mid-section of the Costa del Sol: close enough to Marbella's old town and Puerto Banús for regular visits, yet embedded in a lower-density residential environment. To the east lie Las Chapas, Cabopino and eventually Fuengirola; to the west, the continuous urbanisation of Marbella. The location suits buyers who want Marbella's services and climate without central urban density.
Access by car is the primary mode: the A-7 coastal motorway connects Elviria to Marbella centre in about 15 minutes and to Málaga city, 41 km straight-line, in under 45 minutes depending on traffic. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies approximately 32 km straight-line away, reachable by car in roughly half an hour; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is about 64 km straight-line to the south. The nearest train station is in Fuengirola, requiring a drive west along the coast. Within Elviria, public transport consists of 3 bus lines serving 39 stops, sufficient for local trips but limited for regional commuting. Daily amenities require no long journeys: 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies and a bank sit within 2 km. The beach at El Alicate is 2.0 km straight-line, and the beaches of Artola and Cabopino at 2.0 km and 4.5 km respectively. The English International College at 0.8 km makes the school run short for families using international education.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for Elviria shows an average annual temperature of 19.1°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol where maritime influence moderates both summer heat and winter cold. The swimming season lasts 5 months, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly from June to October. At 30 m elevation the apartment has no hillside exposure; the 1.5% gradient towards the beach means flat terrain for walking and cycling. The district's green cover of native pines and cork oaks contributes to local shade and air quality, and several natural beaches nearby, including Playa de Artola at the edge of the Artola dunes protected area, offer less developed coastal scenery. Sun exposure for a ground floor garden apartment depends on the orientation of the terrace; the sea view indicates a southerly component, which generally maximises daylight hours. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, with dry, stable summers that define the outdoor living pattern of the region.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are El Alicate and Playa de Artola, both 2.0 km straight-line, followed by Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km. Cabopino sits next to the Artola dunes, a protected natural area with a clothing-optional section and a more natural shoreline than the urban beaches of Marbella. The Puerto Cabopino marina, 4.7 km away, is a small harbour with beach restaurants and moorings. For sports, the Don Carlos Tennis Club lies 1.8 km from the apartment, and swimming pool facilities are found at Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, both 2.5 km. Golf is the strongest recreational asset of the immediate area: Greenlife Golf Marbella at 0.9 km, its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km give residents three options within a five-minute drive. The 29 restaurants within 2 km cover daily dining needs, and the wider Marbella East hotel strip adds seasonal beach clubs and chiringuitos along the coast road.
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: VL310518
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, Elviria occupies a middle segment between the high-price core of central Marbella and the cheaper eastern and western alternatives. At €399,000 for a key-ready 103 m² apartment with garden, parking and storage, the property prices at roughly €3,900 per m², which is consistent with Elviria's position as an established, low-density villa district with apartment complexes between the villas. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start lower: Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those prices, however, concern different market positions. Torre del Mar and eastern Mijas are further from Marbella and its service concentration; Estepona lies west of Marbella with longer transfer times to Málaga airport. What the Elviria premium buys is proximity: three golf courses within 2 km, the English International College at 0.8 km, 29 restaurants within 2 km and Marbella centre at 9 km. The district also differs from these alternatives in character, since its pine and cork oak cover and villa-dominated fabric produce lower housing density than the apartment-heavy zones of Fuengirola or Estepona's new-build strips. For buyers comparing within Marbella itself, Elviria generally sits below the prices of Golden Mile and Nueva Andalucía while offering comparable climate and coastal access. The resale market is active, with 4,743 housing transactions per year in the area, which supports liquidity for later resale. The trade-off against cheaper new-build alternatives is age: a 2006 building carries older installations than a 2025 delivery, which buyers should weigh against location advantages and the included extras of parking, storage and security.
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