This residential plot is located in Elviria, on the eastern side of Marbella, approximately 9 km from Marbella's old town as the crow flies. The land comprises three adjoining plots with a combined surface of 3,173 m² at the top of Avenida España, each plot measuring at least 1,000 m². According to the seller, each plot allows construction of a three-storey villa with a semi-basement, up to 300 m² of built area and four bedrooms. The asking price is a fixed €1,500,000. The plots offer sea views and a south-facing orientation, set in a low-density villa area with pine trees and cork oaks.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The plots sit at the top of Avenida España in Elviria, a low-density residential area about 9 km east of Marbella's historic centre. Santa María Golf & Country Club lies 1.9 km away as the crow flies, and the nearest beach, El Alicate, is 2.0 km away. The area combines villas with scattered low-rise apartment complexes, surrounded by native woodland.
The land is suited to buyers seeking to build custom villas rather than purchase a completed home. Each plot of at least 1,000 m² permits a villa of up to 300 m² built area on three levels including a semi-basement, with four bedrooms. South-facing orientation and sea views from the elevated position are the principal site characteristics relevant to future living comfort.
This is not a developer project: the plots are sold as existing land with a completed legal status dating back to 1970 in terms of the area's original development. No construction has started. Buyers would commission their own architect and builder, and delivery timelines depend entirely on the design and licensing process with Marbella municipality.
The listing contains no property in the conventional sense: there are no bedrooms, bathrooms, or built structures. No utilities connection status is documented in the data provided. Building rights stated (up to 300 m² per plot) come from the seller and must be verified with the local planning department. There is no existing price list beyond the fixed asking price of €1,500,000 for the combined land.
This purchase fits a narrow set of situations. The first is a self-builder or small developer who wants to construct up to three villas to a personal specification in an established villa district of Marbella East, rather than accept a developer's standard layout. The second is an investor evaluating a land-bank or small development project, since three separable plots of at least 1,000 m² each with documented building rights allow phased construction or resale. The third is a family intending to build one villa and treat the remaining land as an extension of the garden, or hold it for later disposal. What the plot does not suit is a buyer seeking immediate housing: there is nothing to move into, and completion of any villa would realistically be several years away, depending on licensing and construction schedules. Buyers should also be comfortable with a location that assumes car use for most daily needs. Elviria's amenities are close by regional standards, but public transport is limited to 3 bus lines with 39 stops in the wider area, so a household without a car would find routine errands impractical. The proximity of the English International College at 0.8 km makes the land relevant for families planning long-term residence with children in international education. Finally, the fixed asking price of €1,500,000 positions this as a substantial commitment, appropriate for buyers whose budget already accounts for construction costs on top of the land.
As a plot sale, there is no finishing, materials or technical installation to describe, the quality of any future villa is entirely in the hands of the buyer's chosen architect and contractor. What can be assessed is the quality of the land itself. The combined 3,173 m² is divided into three adjoining plots of at least 1,000 m² each, which under the stated building parameters allows three villas of up to 300 m² built area each, on three levels including a semi-basement, with up to four bedrooms. The plots sit at the top of Avenida España with a south-facing orientation, which in practical terms means main living spaces and terraces can be arranged for all-day sun and the sea views the elevated position provides. The site has a gradient of roughly 1.5% toward the coast, which is effectively flat; this reduces excavation complexity and cost compared with hillside plots elsewhere in Marbella East, and simplifies accessibility. The surrounding vegetation, pine trees and cork oaks, provides natural screening and established planting. Key technical due diligence items are not covered by the listing data: utility connections (water, electricity, sewerage), soil conditions, and confirmation of the stated buildability with Marbella's planning department. The building rights quoted here derive from the seller's information and should be independently verified through a geo-technical study and a notarial planning check (nota simple) before any commitment. Buyers planning three separate villas should also confirm whether the plots can be legally and practically segregated for individual sale or mortgaging.
The asking price is fixed at €1,500,000 for the three adjoining plots together, totalling 3,173 m², roughly €473 per m² of land. This is a land transaction, not a new-build price list; no completed property is included at this price. Each of the three plots measures a minimum of 1,000 m² and carries, according to the seller, building rights for a villa of up to 300 m². Buyers should budget separately for design, licences, construction and connection costs. For regional context, completed new-build projects nearby start at around €1,395,275 in Elviria itself, while comparable new developments in Estepona begin between €320,000 and €524,600, useful benchmarks when weighing land purchase plus construction against buying finished property.
Elviria functions as the commercial and social centre of Marbella East, yet retains the character of a low-density residential zone. The area around Avenida España consists mainly of villas set among pine trees and cork oaks, with a handful of low-rise apartment complexes in between. Daily life here revolves around short car journeys: a Carrefour supermarket, a shopping centre, schools, churches, pharmacies and banks all sit within a compact radius, and the data lists 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies and 3 schools within 2 km of the plot. For a future resident of a villa built on this land, the rhythm of the day would likely involve mornings on a south-facing terrace with sea views, given the elevated position at the top of the avenue. The gradient down to El Alicate beach is a gentle 1.5%, meaning the coast is reachable without steep climbs, whether on foot or by bicycle, though the 2.0 km distance makes the car the practical choice for most errands. Golf is a defining feature of the immediate setting: Greenlife Golf lies 0.9 km away, Santa María Golf & Country Club 1.9 km, and the Don Carlos Tennis Club 1.8 km. The English International College, 0.8 km away, places an international school within walking distance for families. Outside the summer months the area quietens considerably, as much of the surrounding accommodation serves seasonal visitors, the wider district counts 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds, meaning permanent residents experience a notably calmer environment from autumn to spring. The plot itself is currently open land with vegetation; the experience of living here will be shaped almost entirely by what is built on it.
Life in Elviria is structured around a balance of residential calm and accessible amenities. The area functions as the hub of Marbella East, with shopping facilities, restaurants and bars concentrated in a commercial zone reached within minutes by car from Avenida España. Within 2 km of the plot, the data counts 29 restaurants, 9 cafés, 3 schools, 4 pharmacies and a bank, a density that covers daily needs without leaving the neighbourhood. The wider educational offer is substantial for a settlement of this size: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools serve the district, including the English International College just 0.8 km from the plot. Healthcare is provided through 5 health centres in the area. The natural environment is a defining element: native pines and cork oaks cover much of the district, giving streets a shaded, established feel unusual for a coastal zone. Three golf facilities, Greenlife Golf at 0.9 km, its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km, sit within a short drive, alongside the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.8 km. Marbella's old town, 9 km away as the crow flies, is the natural destination for evening outings, cultural events and a wider restaurant scene. The marinas at Puerto Cabopino (4.7 km), Marina Marbella (7.6 km) and La Bajadilla (7.8 km) extend the leisure options on the water.
The map shows the plot's position at the top of Avenida España in Elviria, with Marbella's old town 9 km west and the coastline 2 km south. Greenlife Golf, Santa María Golf and the English International College cluster within 2 km of the site, illustrating how tightly the area's key amenities are grouped around this part of Marbella East.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Elviria occupies the central position within Marbella East, roughly 9 km from Marbella old town and 41 km from Málaga city as the crow flies. This places the plot in one of the Costa del Sol's established villa districts, closer to Marbella's amenities than Estepona further west, yet retaining lower density than the central Marbella seafront. The location suits buyers who want Marbella's infrastructure, golf courses and international schools within a short drive while living in a wooded, residential setting. Algeciras, 72 km away, and Gibraltar, around 64 km, define the western limits of practical regional travel.
The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.0 km away in a straight line, with Playa de Artola at the same distance and Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km; actual road distances will be somewhat longer. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 32 km away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar Airport around 64 km as an alternative. The nearest train station is in Fuengirola, west along the coast, so rail access requires a drive. Within the immediate area, a Carrefour supermarket and a shopping centre before the main road handle routine shopping. Public transport exists but is modest: 3 bus lines serve the district with 39 stops, sufficient for occasional journeys but not for daily commuting without a car. For most residents, the A-7 coastal motorway and the AP-7 toll road provide the practical links to Marbella (9 km straight-line), Fuengirola and Málaga (41 km straight-line, 579,076 inhabitants). A car is effectively a necessity for households based here.
| Beach Distance | 2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Elviria sits at roughly 30 m above sea level with a near-flat gradient of 1.5% toward the coast, which means no strenuous climbs between the plot and the beach. The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 19.1°C, characteristic of the Costa del Sol's mild winters and warm summers. The swimming season extends to about five months per year with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, typically running from late spring into early autumn. The district's landscape is dominated by native pine trees and cork oaks rather than ornamental planting, providing shade, privacy and a habitat that feels more rural than suburban, the area is formally described as a ruralisation, reflecting its low-density origins. For a future villa on this south-facing plot, the practical implications are generous sun exposure on terraces through the day, sea views from the elevated position, and mountain and countryside views inland. Outdoor living is feasible for most of the year, and the established tree cover moderates the summer heat relative to open, exposed plots.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline nearest to the plot includes El Alicate and Playa de Artola, both 2.0 km away in a straight line, and the sandy dune-backed beach of Playa de Cabopino at 4.5 km. Cabopino sits beside its namesake marina (4.7 km), a small port with beachside restaurants that anchors the eastern end of Marbella's leisure coastline. Further marinas, Marina Marbella at 7.6 km and Marina la Bajadilla at 7.8 km, offer additional waterfront dining and berth facilities. Golf is the strongest recreational asset within immediate reach: Greenlife Golf Marbella at 0.9 km, its driving range at 1.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 1.9 km place three facilities within a five-minute drive. The Don Carlos Tennis Club (1.8 km) covers racket sports. Two swimming pool facilities, Playa Real and Camping Marbella Playa, both at 2.5 km, supplement the beach season. The five-month swimming season and 19.1°C annual mean support year-round outdoor activity, from walking in the surrounding pine woodland to watersports along this stretch of coast.
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: VL373426
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Elviria itself, the clearest comparison is The Valley - Elviria, a completed new-build development starting from €1,395,275, a price point close to the €1,500,000 asking price of these plots, but for finished villas rather than land. That comparison frames the central question for buyers: the plots require a full construction budget on top of the purchase, but deliver three separate villas of up to 300 m² each to a personal specification. For context on the wider regional market, new-build apartments in Estepona, Acqua Gardens from €524,600 and Aby Upper from €320,000, show the entry level for Costa del Sol new construction roughly an hour's drive further west, though these are apartment products in a different town and price bracket, not direct alternatives to Marbella East land. Land transactions in Elviria are supported by the area's market activity: the district records around 4,743 housing transactions per year, reflecting an active market on the eastern side of Marbella. Elviria's position as the commercial centre of Marbella East, with 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 tourist beds in the wider area, gives it rental-demand characteristics relevant to any future villa lettings. The median provincial income of €16,450 underlines how far Elviria's property prices sit above the regional average, this is a market driven by international and second-home buyers rather than local purchasing power. Buyers weighing these plots against finished villas should verify buildability with Marbella's planning department and obtain construction cost estimates before comparing total outlay with completed alternatives such as The Valley.
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