A key-ready two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 114 m² situated in the hilltop residential area of La Mairena, on the eastern outskirts of Marbella. The property faces south and offers panoramic views over the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. Built in 2003 and sold fully furnished, it forms part of an urbanisation with communal gardens, a swimming pool and on-site leisure facilities including golf, tennis, padel and a gym. The asking price is fixed at €429,000. Elviria's coastal amenities lie roughly 5 km away, while Marbella centre is 12 km as the crow flies. Málaga Airport is approximately 28 km in a straight line.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena is a residential hilltop urbanisation at about 418 metres above sea level, between Elviria and the hills behind Marbella's eastern side. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 4.6 km away in a straight line, reached via a descent with a gradient of roughly 8.7%. Golf courses such as El Soto Golf and Santa María Golf are within 1.5 to 2.5 km.
The apartment offers two bedrooms, one en suite, a fully fitted kitchen with utility room, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning (hot and cold), fibre-optic internet and both a private and a covered terrace. The glass-curtained section of the terrace functions as an additional sitting room in cooler months. A storage room and lift are present in the complex.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2003 and is key-ready, with a recently refurbished bathroom. Delivery is immediate upon completion of the purchase process. No construction phase, off-plan payments or delivery schedule apply; the fixed asking price of €429,000 includes furniture.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or private parking listed in the available data. It is an apartment within a community, so outdoor space is limited to the terraces. Amenities within 2 km are sparse, one restaurant is registered, meaning daily shopping and services require travel by car to Elviria or Marbella.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home in the Marbella area will find the furnished, key-ready condition means the apartment can be used from the day of completion, without renovation work or furnishing projects. The single-level layout, lift access and en-suite bathroom also make it workable for older buyers who want comfort without stairs. Buyers prioritising views and quiet will appreciate the hilltop setting: 418 metres of elevation, panoramic sea and mountain views, and a residential environment without through-traffic or nightlife. Active households benefit from the included facilities, gym, tennis, padel, boules and golf access, which remove the need for external club memberships. It is less suitable for buyers who want to walk to the beach, shops or restaurants: the nearest beach is 4.6 km away in a straight line, down a steep gradient, and amenities within 2 km are limited to one restaurant. A car is effectively required. Buyers focused on maximum interior space per euro may find newer developments in Torre del Mar, Mijas or Estepona offer larger footprints at lower entry prices, though without the Marbella location or the established community facilities. Finally, investors considering rental use should note that hillside properties with views and community amenities have proven rental appeal on the eastern Marbella side, though letting regulations and community rules need separate verification.
The apartment was built in 2003 and is described as being in excellent condition, with a recently completed refurbishment of the bathroom. The photographic record supports a consistent standard: a bathroom with a double sink and marble surfaces, a modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, and a living room and dining area with contemporary styling. The practical specification includes fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen with a separate utility room, and a storage room in the complex. Climate control covers both hot and cold air conditioning, and fibre-optic internet is installed, which matters for remote work and streaming. The terraces form part of the quality story: the private terrace is south-facing, and the covered section with glass curtains effectively adds a year-round room with the panoramic view as its backdrop. As an existing property rather than new build, no developer warranty applies; instead, standard Spanish second-hand purchase protections apply, and the buyer's surveyor can verify installation ages (boiler, air conditioning units, electrical system) during due diligence. The building has a lift, which simplifies both daily use and any future resale to buyers with mobility considerations. Overall, the finishing level reflects a well-maintained 2003 construction that has been selectively updated, bathroom refurbished, kitchen modern, rather than a full renovation, and the asking price should be assessed on that basis.
The apartment has a fixed asking price of €429,000, which includes the full furnishings. At 114 m² of living area with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this equates to roughly €3,760 per square metre, a figure that sits above newer coastal developments further east such as Torre del Mar or Mijas, but reflects the Marbella address, the panoramic position and the on-site facilities. Availability is immediate: the property is key-ready and completed in 2003, so there is no construction timeline or staged payment plan. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs (transfer tax, notary and registry fees), which are not included in the asking price.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around its elevated position and south-facing orientation. Mornings bring direct sun onto the terrace, with views stretching across the Mediterranean and, on clear days, towards the Sierra Nevada and the North African coast. The glass curtain on part of the terrace extends usable outdoor time into winter, creating a sheltered spot that stays warm outside the peak summer months. The living rhythm here is quiet and residential rather than urban. La Mairena consists of low-density housing set among subtropical gardens and pine-covered hills, so the soundscape is dominated by nature rather than traffic. Practical errands, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, are concentrated in Elviria, roughly 5 km downhill by road, which makes a car the default mode of transport. Public transport exists in the wider area, with two lines and 34 stops, but is not oriented towards hillside urbanisations. Within the community itself, the day can include a swim in the communal pool, a session in the gym, or a game of tennis, padel or boules, all included in the on-site facilities. There is also a bar and restaurant on site, which adds a social anchor without leaving the urbanisation. For golfers, El Soto Golf lies 1.5 km away as the crow flies and Santa María Golf & Country Club 2.5 km, making the morning round a short drive. Evenings tend to centre on the terrace, where the south and west aspects deliver long hours of light and the elevation keeps temperatures slightly cooler than the coast in high summer.
La Mairena sits in the hills above Elviria, about 12 km straight-line from Marbella and 37 km from Málaga city. The urbanisation is surrounded by green zones and golf courses rather than dense construction, which shapes daily life: quiet streets, pine slopes, and a resident population spread across individual communities. Amenities cluster downhill. Elviria, roughly 5 km away by road, provides supermarkets, banks, cafés and health services; the data registers five health centres in the wider region and 41 primary schools plus 28 secondary schools, reflecting a well-served family area. For daily groceries, most residents drive down to Elviria or the shopping options along the A-7 coast road. The immediate surroundings are oriented towards sport and outdoor life: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Campo América at 2.8 km, all straight-line distances. Sports centres such as Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol lie between 4.0 and 4.3 km away. The Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint, 4.8 km away, is a local destination for walks with views towards Gibraltar and the African coastline. Tourism infrastructure in the region is substantial, 52 hotels with nearly 13,000 beds, which supports a full calendar of services year-round, an important point for buyers concerned about seasonal shutdown. Housing market activity in the area runs at roughly 4,743 transactions per year, indicating a liquid market with steady turnover.
The map shows La Mairena's position in the hills above Elviria, roughly midway between Marbella and the Cabopino dunes. Note the straight-line distances to the golf courses, the beach and Puerto Cabopino; actual driving distances are longer due to the hillside terrain and winding access roads.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Mairena occupies a specific niche on the Costa del Sol: elevated, green and quiet, yet within easy reach of the eastern Marbella beach belt. Marbella centre lies 12 km straight-line to the west, Málaga city 37 km to the north-east, and Algeciras 76 km to the south-west near Gibraltar. The position combines a hillside residential character, golf courses, pine hills, low density, with practical access to the coast road and both AGP and GIB airports. Compared with the dense coastal ribbon, La Mairena trades beach proximity for views, tranquillity and cooler summer air.
Accessibility is defined by the hilltop position. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola (also known as Cabopino beach), lies 4.6 km away as the crow flies; the actual drive is longer due to the descent, which averages a gradient of 8.7%. Puerto Cabopino marina is 5.2 km straight-line from the property, offering moinas, beach restaurants and a protected dune area. Marbella centre is 12 km straight-line, Málaga city 37 km, and Algeciras 76 km. Two airports serve the region: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 28 km straight-line, the primary gateway with the widest route network, and Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 68 km. By car, the property connects via the Elviria junction onto the A-7 and AP-7, the coastal arteries that link the entire Costa del Sol. Public transport in the area consists of two lines with 34 stops, but these serve the coastal strip rather than hillside urbanisations, so a car is necessary in practice. The English International College, one of the area's international schools, is 4.9 km away, relevant for families considering relocation.
| Beach Distance | 4.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
At 418 metres above sea level, La Mairena sits high enough for a distinctly different microclimate from the coast. The average annual temperature in the area is 17.2°C, a degree or so cooler than sea level, and summer nights cool down more noticeably at this elevation, a practical benefit for sleeping without air conditioning. Winters are mild by Northern European standards. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, runs about four months, so the communal pool and the 4.6 km trip to Playa de Artola concentrate in late spring through early autumn. Sunshine hours are characteristic of the Costa del Sol, one of Europe's sunniest coastlines, and the south-facing orientation of this apartment captures that exposure throughout the day. The hillside setting brings natural surroundings close: pine and cork oak slopes, green zones between the communities, and walking routes towards the Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint at 4.8 km. The steep gradient to the beach (8.7%) is worth noting for cyclists and walkers, the return climb is a genuine effort, which some residents treat as free training.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal stretch below La Mairena contains some of the eastern Marbella area's most appreciated beaches. Playa de Artola, 4.6 km straight-line away, sits beside the Artola dunes protected natural area and the Cabopino marina, offering a less built-up beach experience than the central Marbella seafront. Puerto Cabopino (5.2 km) is a small marina with restaurants and a harbour atmosphere. Golf is the dominant recreation in the immediate vicinity: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Campo América at 2.8 km, all within a few minutes' drive. Additional sports infrastructure includes Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol, each around 4 km away, covering racquet sports and fitness. Within the urbanisation itself, residents have free access to golf facilities, tennis and padel courts, a large gym and boules courts, plus a bar and restaurant on site, a level of on-site recreation that reduces dependence on external clubs. For walking and viewpoints, the Mirador de las Águilas at 4.8 km provides vistas towards Gibraltar and the African coast on clear days.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Mairena is a hill top residential resort on the Costa del Sol, just 5 km (3 mi) from the coastal ruralisation of Elviria, on the eastern outskirts of Marbella, Spain. At 400 m (1300 ft) above sea level, the village has views towards the Sierra Nevada Mountains, the Mediterranean Sea, the Rock of Gibraltar and the African coast.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2°C | 69 mm |
| February | 11.1°C | 47 mm |
| March | 12.4°C | 140 mm |
| April | 14.5°C | 74 mm |
| May | 18.3°C | 29 mm |
| June | 22.7°C | 7 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 10 mm |
| September | 22.1°C | 32 mm |
| October | 18.5°C | 79 mm |
| November | 13.7°C | 87 mm |
| December | 11.4°C | 70 mm |
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Ref: VL530940
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies a different segment from the newer developments commonly listed further east and west. Comparable new-build projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) all start below this property's fixed price of €429,000. The differences are structural. Those are off-plan or recent developments on or near the coastal plain, where buyers pay lower entry prices for modern specifications but typically smaller plots, neighbouring construction and positions closer to busy road corridors. This La Mairena apartment, by contrast, offers an established 2003 community at elevation: 418 metres above sea level, panoramic views over sea and mountains, and mature subtropical gardens rather than newly planted landscaping. The on-site facilities, golf, tennis, padel, gym, boules, bar and restaurant, are included in community access, an amenity package that new-build developments at comparable price points rarely match without additional club fees. Per square metre, roughly €3,760 places the property in the mid-range for the eastern Marbella area, where hillside urbanisations command a premium over Torre del Mar or Mijas but remain below peak Marbella golden-mile pricing. Market liquidity in the region is solid, with about 4,743 housing transactions per year recorded locally, and the proximity of two airports (Málaga at ~28 km straight-line, Gibraltar at ~68 km) sustains international demand on both flanks of the coast. The trade-off against the cheaper new-build alternatives is clear: newer specification and lower price elsewhere versus an established, quiet, view-oriented setting within the Marbella municipality here.
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