This key-ready apartment is located in Elviria, a low-density residential area on the eastern side of Marbella, roughly six kilometres from the old town. The property offers 119 m² of living space with two bedrooms and one bathroom, plus a 60 m² south-facing terrace with a jacuzzi. Built in 1970 and maintained in good condition, it forms part of an urbanisation with a communal pool and mature gardens. A garage space is included, and the apartment is sold with a tourist licence already in place. The asking price is fixed at €420,000.
Against comparable offerings along the Costa del Sol, this property occupies a distinct segment: it is a resale in a mature Marbella East urbanisation rather than a new-build scheme. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. All three deliver new construction with current energy standards, warranties and modern layouts, but in locations further from Marbella, either east towards Vélez-Málaga, west towards Estepona or inland of the Fuengirola-Mijas coast. What this Elviria apartment offers in exchange is location maturity: an established address within the central Costa del Sol, six kilometres from Marbella old town, with services that new peripheral developments take years to accumulate. Within two kilometres there are twenty-nine restaurants, four pharmacies, schools and three golf courses; the English International College sits under a kilometre away. The housing stock in Elviria consists largely of villas with low-rise apartment blocks between them, keeping density low in a way that few new-build zones replicate. The trade-offs are equally concrete. The 1970 construction predates current insulation norms, there is only one bathroom, and the pool is communal rather than private. For buyers weighing price per square metre, the €420,000 asking price for 119 m² plus a 60 m² terrace works out at roughly €3,530 per m² of interior space, a figure that includes the garage space and the tourist licence, both of which carry market value in this area. Buyers prioritising build quality and energy performance may prefer the new-build alternatives; those prioritising location, outdoor space and rental permission will find this combination harder to match at the same price in Marbella East.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria sits on the Costa del Sol between Marbella and Fuengirola, about six kilometres from Marbella's historic centre. The area combines villa neighbourhoods with low-rise apartment complexes, set among native pine trees and cork oaks. Within two kilometres there are around twenty-nine restaurants, four pharmacies and three schools, while the nearest beach lies roughly two kilometres away as the crow flies.
The apartment is arranged around its 60 m² south-facing terrace, which receives sun throughout the day and includes a jacuzzi. Inside, the living area of 119 m² holds two bedrooms, a bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen and an additional room usable as an office, dining room or third bedroom. Marble flooring, air conditioning for hot and cold use, electric blinds and a lift are present.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1970 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The property is offered part-furnished with a fully fitted kitchen. As with any resale home of this age, buyers typically commission a technical survey to assess the current state of installations and construction.
The apartment has one bathroom only, which limits suitability for larger households. There is no private pool; the pool and garden are communal. The building dates from 1970, so construction standards differ from those of modern developments. No information is available about storage rooms, underfloor heating or home automation. Views are oriented towards the garden and pool area rather than the sea.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a second home on the Costa del Sol gains a manageable layout with a large terrace and a tourist licence that permits legal short-term letting during periods of non-use. A buyer planning partial relocation finds a residential setting with services within walking or short driving distance, an international school less than a kilometre away at the English International College, and a climate that supports outdoor living for most of the year. Investors focused on rental income can weigh the licence, the south orientation and the Marbella East address against the purchase price and community costs. The property is less suitable for households needing multiple bathrooms, since there is only one, or for buyers who specifically want sea views, a private pool or a modern new-build construction standard. Buyers intending to let the property should verify current regional regulations on tourist use, as these requirements change over time. Those planning full-time residence without a car should note that public transport exists but is limited to three lines; a vehicle remains the practical choice for groceries, the beach and Marbella centre. Finally, buyers sensitive to building age will want a technical inspection, as the 1970 construction predates current insulation and efficiency norms.
The apartment carries the material palette typical of its generation, updated where needed: marble flooring throughout, a fully fitted kitchen with appliances visible in the listing photography, and electric blinds for shading and privacy. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold air, which covers heating and cooling without a central system. Windows are generous and oriented towards the exterior, which the photographs confirm: the living room and twin bedroom both receive direct daylight through patio doors and side windows. The condition is listed as good, and the communal areas appear consistent with this: the garden and pool are described as well cared for, and the resort-style pool area with palm trees shown in the images suggests active community management. The 60 m² terrace is the most substantial feature of the property in terms of usable surface; its south orientation gives it sun throughout the day, and the jacuzzi is installed on it. A lift serves the building, and a covered garage space in the garage is included. Points that a buyer should verify through a survey include the state of plumbing and electrics, the age of the air conditioning units, the waterproofing of the terrace and the thermal performance of the glazing, single or early double glazing is common in 1970s construction and affects both comfort and running costs.
The asking price is fixed at €420,000 for this existing home; it is not part of a price-list development, so no from-price applies. The price covers a 119 m² apartment with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a 60 m² south-facing terrace with jacuzzi, a garage space and part of the furniture. The tourist licence included with the property is a relevant factor for buyers considering short-term rental use, as it is a legal requirement in the Marbella area. Comparable new-build apartments along the Costa del Sol currently start from around €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona; this resale is priced above those entry points, which reflects the Marbella East location and the established urbanisation. Availability is immediate, subject to the usual purchase process.
Daily life in this apartment centres on the terrace. At 60 m², facing south, it functions as an outdoor living room for most of the year, with the jacuzzi adding a further seasonal option. The interior is bright thanks to multiple windows, and the flexible extra room allows the layout to adapt over time: a workspace during the week, a dining room for guests, or a third sleeping area when family visits. The urbanisation itself is a low-rise setting with a communal pool and a large, well-maintained garden, which shapes the atmosphere: quiet, green and residential rather than urban. Elviria as a whole follows the same pattern. The district is covered with pine trees and cork oaks, and the mix of villas and small apartment blocks keeps density low. Everyday needs are met locally: supermarkets, restaurants, cafés, a bank and pharmacies all sit within a short radius, with twenty-nine restaurants within two kilometres. The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies about two kilometres away in a straight line, the existing description mentions Zaragoza beach at a seven-minute walk, and both figures describe the same coastal proximity from different reference points. The rhythm of the area is seasonal. In summer, tourism brings activity to the beaches and the fifty-two hotels in the wider area; outside the high season, Elviria returns to a residential pace with a permanent international community. A car is the practical mode of transport here: the coastal road connects to Marbella in one direction and Fuengirola and the airport in the other, while three bus lines and thirty-nine stops provide basic public transport coverage.
Elviria functions as the centre of Marbella East, which gives it a service level unusual for a low-density area. Within two kilometres of the property there are twenty-nine restaurants, nine cafés, four pharmacies, a bank and three schools; the wider education offer counts forty-one primary schools and twenty-eight secondary schools, including the English International College at 0.8 kilometres. Healthcare is covered by five health centres in the surrounding area. The setting is green by nature: the district is covered with native pine trees and cork oaks, and the villa-dominated urban fabric keeps the streets quiet. Recreation is close at hand. Greenlife Golf lies 0.9 kilometres away with a driving range at 1.1 kilometres, and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 kilometres, an unusually dense golf cluster for a residential neighbourhood. The Don Carlos Tennis Club sits 1.8 kilometres away. Beaches include El Alicate and Playa de Artola, both at two kilometres straight-line, with the nudist-friendly dunes of Cabopino at 4.5 kilometres. Marinas such as Puerto Cabopino (4.7 km) and Marina Marbella (7.6 km) serve boating needs. Marbella's old town is nine kilometres away in a straight line, close enough for an evening visit but far enough that Elviria keeps its own identity.
The map shows the property in Elviria, east of Marbella centre. Distances shown are straight-line: the beach at two kilometres, Greenlife Golf under one kilometre, and the English International College at 0.8 kilometres. Marbella lies nine kilometres west; Málaga airport roughly thirty-two kilometres north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Elviria occupies a middle position: more established and service-rich than the new developments spreading towards Estepona, less dense and more residential than central Marbella or Fuengirola. Marbella East is regarded as a villa district with selected low-rise apartment complexes, and this property sits in that fabric. The straight-line distance of nine kilometres to Marbella and forty-one to Málaga places it within the central western Costa del Sol, the region's most mature market segment, with around 4,743 housing transactions per year in the surrounding municipality.
The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.0 kilometres away as the crow flies, with the source description noting a seven-minute walk to Zaragoza beach from the property itself; the actual route may be longer than the direct distance suggests. Marbella is nine kilometres straight-line, Málaga city forty-one kilometres, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport roughly thirty-two kilometres in a direct line, drive times are longer than these figures indicate. Gibraltar airport lies about sixty-four kilometres straight-line to the south. By car, the coastal A-7 and AP-7 provide the main arteries; a covered garage space is included with the apartment. Public transport consists of three bus lines with thirty-nine stops in the area, sufficient for occasional trips but not for car-free living. Fuengirola hosts the nearest train station, connecting towards Málaga and the airport. For golfers, Greenlife Golf at 0.9 kilometres is walkable, with two more courses within two kilometres.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Elviria lies at approximately thirty metres above sea level, and the terrain towards the beach falls at a gentle gradient of about 1.5 per cent, effectively flat, which makes walking and cycling practical. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 19.1°C. The swimming season extends to about five months with sea temperatures at or above twenty degrees, roughly May through September. Combined with the south-facing orientation of the 60 m² terrace, this means outdoor living is realistic for most of the year, with the jacuzzi extending comfortable terrace use into the cooler months. The area's vegetation, pine trees and cork oaks, is native to the region and contributes both shade and a green character unusual for a coastal zone. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year; the thirty-two local public holidays per year in the municipality reflect the Andalusian festival calendar.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beaches east of Marbella, including El Alicate and Playa de Artola at two kilometres and Cabopino at 4.5 kilometres, are among the quieter stretches of the Costa del Sol, backed by dunes rather than high-rise frontage. Cabopino's marina adds a small port atmosphere with restaurants directly on the water. For sport, the Don Carlos Tennis Club lies 1.8 kilometres away, and swimming pools are available at Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, both at 2.5 kilometres. Golf is the strongest recreational feature of this location: Greenlife Golf Marbella at 0.9 kilometres, its driving range at 1.1 kilometres and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 kilometres place three facilities within a five-minute drive. Tourism infrastructure in the wider area, fifty-two hotels with almost 12,800 beds, supports restaurant and leisure provision year-round, although it also means the area is busier in July and August than in the shoulder seasons.
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: VL853699
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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