A fully renovated two-bedroom penthouse situated in a beachfront urbanisation in Elviria, on the eastern side of Marbella. The property offers 85 m² of living space on a single level, with two bathrooms, a south-facing private terrace and panoramic sea views. The complex provides direct private access to the beach and the Paseo Marítimo, two communal swimming pools and 24-hour reception. The asking price is €1,100,000, sold fully furnished and ready to occupy. The building dates from 1990; the interior has been recently refurbished throughout.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Elviria is a low-density residential area on the Costa del Sol, about 6 km from Marbella's old town and roughly 32 km by straight line from Málaga Airport. The penthouse sits in a front-line beach complex, with the nearest sandy beach at El Alicate approximately 2 km away and the Paseo Marítimo accessible directly from the urbanisation.
The layout serves two bedrooms and two bathrooms on one level, with an open-plan living and dining area opening onto a south-facing terrace. Daily needs are covered on foot: supermarkets, shops, beach restaurants and public transport stops are within walking distance, meaning a car is not essential for routine errands.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. The complex was completed in 1990 and the interior has since been fully renovated, including a new kitchen, flooring, windows and bathrooms. The property is key-ready and sold furnished, so no construction phase or delivery schedule applies.
The property offers 85 m² of living space with two bedrooms, which limits capacity for larger households. Parking is not listed as a private garage in the available data. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. No plot, garden or energy performance details are recorded in the available documentation.
This property fits a buyer prioritising location and condition over interior volume. A couple or small family seeking a move-in-ready second home by the sea, without wanting to manage a renovation or wait for a construction phase, will find the property usable from day one. It also suits someone who wants to live largely without a car: shops, restaurants, the beach and bus stops are within walking distance, and the flat 1.5% gradient to the coast makes the area easy to navigate on foot. Buyers who value outdoor space with a view may find the south-facing terrace and panoramic sea outlook a decisive factor. Conversely, the property is less suitable for households needing three or more bedrooms, a private garden or a private pool, since none of these form part of the offering. Buyers focused on new-build standards, recent building regulations, modern insulation or a private garage, should note the complex dates from 1990, with the renovation applied to the interior rather than the structure. An investor targeting the rental market would weigh the year-round demand supported by 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds in the wider area, alongside the fact that communal facilities and reception are shared rather than private.
The interior has been completely refurbished, with the kitchen, flooring, windows and bathrooms all replaced as new. The photographs show a contemporary finish: an open-plan living and dining area with clean lines, a dining space framed by a large window facing the sea, and a kitchen in white cabinetry with modern integrated appliances. The windows are new, which in a 1990 building is a meaningful upgrade for both acoustic insulation from the beachfront promenade and thermal performance. Air conditioning is installed for climate control, relevant given the average annual temperature of 19.1°C and warm summers. The property is sold fully furnished, so the purchase includes the interior as photographed. The ensuite bathroom arrangement gives both bedrooms independent use of facilities, practical for guests or rental use. The building itself provides 24-hour reception, an unusual service level for a complex of this age, and two communal swimming pools set within maintained grounds. The condition is recorded as recently renovated and refurbished, in excellent order. No structural or energy performance data is included in the available documentation, so an independent technical survey remains the standard step for a resale purchase of this age.
The asking price is fixed at €1,100,000 for the property as it stands, fully furnished and refurbished. This is an existing resale home rather than a new-build development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or sizes to choose from. The price reflects the front-line beach position, the sea views and the completed renovation. Within Elviria, new-build projects such as The Valley start from approximately €1,395,275, which places this resale unit below the entry price of comparable new construction in the same district. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life here revolves around the immediate proximity of the sea. The complex sits directly on the beachfront, with private access to the sand and the promenade, so a morning walk or swim requires no more than a descent from the building. The two communal pools provide an alternative during the roughly five months per year when sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, and beyond that in good weather. The interior is arranged on a single level: an open-plan living and dining space with large windows and terrace views, a modern kitchen with white cabinetry, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en suite. The south-facing orientation means the terrace receives sun through the middle of the day and into the afternoon, which suits outdoor meals and winter use as well as summer. Elviria itself is a green villa district with scattered low-rise apartment complexes, native pine and cork oak cover, and a modest commercial centre. Within 2 km there are around 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, a bank and 3 schools, so the area functions year-round rather than only seasonally. Public transport is available via 3 bus lines and 39 stops in the district, which supports living here without a car, although most residents keep one for regional trips. The overall rhythm is quiet and residential, with the livelier offer of central Marbella about 9 km away by straight line.
Elviria functions as the commercial centre of Marbella East, with shopping facilities, restaurants and bars serving a year-round residential population. The district is characterised by villas interspersed with low-rise apartment blocks, under native pine and cork oak vegetation, which gives it a greener and lower-density character than the beach strips closer to central Marbella. Within 2 km of the property there are roughly 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, a bank and 3 schools; the wider area counts 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, including the English International College 0.8 km away by straight line. Healthcare is covered by 5 health centres in the surrounding area. The beach is 2 km away at El Alicate by straight line, though the complex itself sits on the front line with private access to the shore and promenade; actual walking distances within the urbanisation are short. Golf is a defining feature of the surroundings: Greenlife Golf Marbella lies 0.9 km away, its driving range 1.1 km, and Santa María Golf & Country Club 1.9 km. Public transport runs on 3 lines with 39 stops, connecting the district towards Marbella and Fuengirola, the latter holding the nearest railway station.
The map shows the penthouse's position on the Elviria seafront, with Marbella's centre about 9 km west by straight line and beaches, golf courses and the English International College all within a 2 km radius. Note that distances shown are straight-line; road distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria occupies the central position within Marbella East, roughly 9 km by straight line from Marbella's historic centre and 41 km from Málaga city. It sits between the quieter stretches toward Cabopino and the continuous urbanisation running west towards Marbella and Fuengirola. Along the Costa del Sol it is one of the established green residential districts, characterised by villas, golf courses and low-rise apartment blocks rather than tower-line development. The district's role as a local commercial hub for Marbella East gives it a fuller year-round service offer than more seasonal enclaves.
Distances below are straight-line measurements; road distances are longer. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 32 km away, Gibraltar around 64 km, and Alicante-Elche roughly 423 km. Marbella's centre is about 9 km, with its marinas at Cabopino (4.7 km), Marina Marbella (7.6 km) and La Bajadilla (7.8 km). Beaches at El Alicate and Playa de Artola are each about 2 km, with Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km. The nearest international school is 0.8 km away and a tennis club 1.8 km. For daily mobility, the property's position means supermarkets, shops and bus stops are reachable on foot, and the flat terrain makes cycling practical. A car remains useful for reaching Fuengirola station, Málaga or inland Andalucía, but is not required for routine living. Peak-season traffic along the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor is heavier in July and August, a normal consideration for any Costa del Sol beachfront location.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The site sits at roughly 30 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of about 1.5%, meaning the terrain is essentially flat and walking to the shore involves no significant climb. The climate is Mediterranean: the average annual temperature is 19.1°C and the swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of at least 20°C, lasts around five months. Winters are mild by northern European standards, and the south-facing terrace extends outdoor use across much of the year. The vegetation cover of pine and cork oak in Elviria softens the built environment and distinguishes the district from denser coastal strips. The proximity of Cabopino's dune-backed beaches and Artola, about 2 km away, adds a natural coastal element within short reach. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half of the year; summers are dry and sunny, which is consistent with the region's appeal to sun-seeking buyers.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The complex's defining recreational asset is its direct private access to the beach and the Paseo Marítimo, making seaside walking a routine rather than a trip. El Alicate and Playa de Artola lie about 2 km away by straight line, and the dune-flanked Playa de Cabopino 4.5 km. For golfers, three facilities sit within 2 km: Greenlife Golf Marbella at 0.9 km, its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km, making the sport accessible without significant travel. The Don Carlos Tennis Club is 1.8 km away, and swimming pools are found at Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, each about 2.5 km. On site, the urbanisation offers two communal pools within maintained gardens. The marinas at Cabopino and Marbella provide mooring-side dining and boat-related leisure within a short drive. The promenade itself serves as the main recreational artery, usable year-round for walking and running given the mild climate.
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: VL288682
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Elviria itself, the most direct comparison is The Valley, a new-build development with prices from approximately €1,395,275. This resale penthouse, at a fixed €1,100,000 for 85 m², sits below that entry point, with the trade-off being a 1990 building envelope against contemporary construction standards. Further west along the coast, Estepona offers a different proposition: Acqua Gardens starts from around €524,600 and Aby Upper from about €320,000, reflecting Estepona's generally lower price base and its position roughly an hour's drive from Málaga Airport, compared with Elviria's roughly 32 km straight-line distance to the same airport. What Elviria offers in exchange is an established, green villa district with functioning year-round infrastructure, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds in the wider area support services and rental demand, plus proximity to three golf courses within 2 km and Marbella's centre about 9 km away. For buyers weighing front-line beach position against internal space, the calculation here is straightforward: the price buys location, sea views and a completed renovation rather than square metres. New-build alternatives in the same district start materially higher; cheaper alternatives along the coast involve longer airport transfers and a less mature service environment. The provincial context includes a median income of €16,450 and 4,743 annual housing transactions, indicating an active resale market in which Elviria's beachfront segment remains comparatively scarce.
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