This two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground-floor apartment is located in La Mairena, a hillside residential area at roughly 418 metres above sea level on the eastern outskirts of Marbella, Málaga. The property measures 98 m² and was completed in 2004, with the urbanisation offering communal pools, subtropical gardens and access to the El Soto leisure club facilities. The listed price is €365,000, sold furnished, including a garage and storeroom. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies approximately 4.7 km away, while Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is around 28 km from the site. A car is necessary for daily mobility.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena sits inland and elevated above the Elviria coastal zone, around 5 km from the coast. The area is characterised by low-density residential urbanisations surrounded by pine-covered hills, with El Soto Golf 1.5 km away and several further golf courses within 3 km. A car is required for all daily travel; the nearest supermarket is 3.9 km and the nearest pharmacy 4.4 km from the property.
The apartment functions as a low-maintenance residence with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes and an extended glazed terrace used as a dining and sitting area. East orientation places main outdoor use in the morning. Communal facilities include a heated pool, a children's pool, gardens, lift access and leisure club amenities including a nine-hole golf course, gym, tennis and padel courts.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2004 and is described by the seller as being in excellent condition throughout, sold fully furnished. The urbanisation is established, meaning communal areas, gardens and leisure facilities are already in operation rather than planned. No construction phase or delivery risk applies; the transfer concerns an existing resale property.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or independent entrance. It is a ground-floor apartment within a community, so outdoor space is limited to the covered terrace and solarium use. There is no direct beach access; the coast is 4.6–5.2 km away via an 8.7% descending gradient. Public transport is limited to two lines, and no on-site data confirms EV charging, which is located 5.1 km away.
Ref: VL709956
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking an established, turnkey residence in a quiet inland position near Marbella, rather than a coastal-front development. Recognisable situations include: a couple relocating permanently who want two bathrooms, a garage and immediate availability without construction risk; a second-home buyer who values community facilities such as the golf course, gym and padel courts within walking distance of the front door; and golf-oriented buyers, given three courses within 2.7 km. The fully furnished condition and completed status also suit buyers who want use of the property quickly, without renovation or furnishing lead times. It is less suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach, shops or restaurants, since all of these require a car, or to those seeking extensive private outdoor space, as the exterior area is a covered terrace within a communal setting. The elevated position involves a sustained 8.7% gradient to the coast, which is relevant for those who travel frequently to the beach. Buyers wanting nightlife, beachfront density or public-transport-based living would find the rural, low-density character limiting. Conversely, those prioritising tranquillity, panoramic views, morning sun and an active community setting will find the profile matches: 3,840 historical sunshine hours per year, a heated communal pool for use beyond the four-month warm-water sea season, and an international school (English International College) within 5 km for families considering part-time relocation with children.
The property is described by the seller as being in excellent condition throughout with quality fittings. The photographic record shows a marble vanity unit and bathtub in the bathroom, a bedroom with natural light and a fitted headboard wall, a living-dining room furnished with a leather sofa suite, a modern kitchen with wood-front cabinetry and integrated appliances, and a terrace dining area overlooking the gardens. The extended terrace has been glazed to create an additional dining and sitting room, which increases usable interior-equivalent space beyond the nominal 98 m² and allows that zone to be climate-controlled. Technical installations include hot and cold air conditioning, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, a lift serving the building, and fibre-optic broadband described as high-speed. As a 2004 build, the construction predates current energy-efficiency standards applied to new developments; no energy label is recorded in the available data. Buyers should verify the energy performance certificate, the age and service history of the air-conditioning units, and the glazing specification of the terrace conversion during due diligence. Community infrastructure is established and operational: communal pools (including a heated pool and children's pool), maintained subtropical gardens, and the El Soto leisure club with its nine-hole course, gym, tennis, padel and boules facilities. Included in the sale are a private garage space and a separate storeroom, which is a practical addition for golf equipment, bicycles and seasonal storage.
The asking price is €365,000 for a 98 m² two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground-floor apartment, equating to roughly €3,720 per square metre. The sale includes furniture, a garage space and a storeroom. Within the local context, the price sits above comparable new-build coastal projects in Torre del Mar (Aquamar, from €269,950), Mijas (Lantana Residencial, from €205,000) and Estepona (Etherna Homes 2, from €269,000), which reflects the Marbella-adjacent location, the established urbanisation and the included leisure club access. As a resale listing, the price is a fixed asking price rather than a phased release from a developer.
Daily life at this property revolves around an elevated, quiet residential setting with panoramic views towards the sea, the mountains and, on clear days, the Moroccan coastline. The east-facing orientation means the covered terrace receives morning sun, and the extended glazed section allows year-round use as a dining and sitting room regardless of season or evening temperature. The living routine here is car-based: the nearest supermarket sits 3.9 km away, the pharmacy 4.4 km, and the hospital 6.8 km, so most errands are planned as combined trips, typically down the hill towards Elviria. Within the urbanisation itself, the day is more self-contained. The El Soto leisure club, accessible to residents, includes a nine-hole golf course, gym, tennis and padel courts and two boules courts, with an on-site bar and restaurant. This allows exercise and social activity without leaving the community. At 418 metres above sea level, the climate is marginally cooler than at the coast, which affects summer evenings and winter mornings. The surroundings are rural and low-density, with only one restaurant within a 2 km radius, so the area is quiet year-round rather than seasonally busy. Beach visits require a drive of roughly 10–15 minutes to Playa de Artola, Cabopino or Calahonda, with the return journey climbing a sustained gradient. The property suits a rhythm of residence anchored in the urbanisation, with excursions to the coast, Marbella or the surrounding golf courses as planned outings.
The immediate environment is rural and residential, characterised by pine hills and low-density urbanisations. Within a 2 km radius there is one restaurant, plus the on-site bar and restaurant within the urbanisation itself. Daily provisioning requires a 3.9 km drive to the nearest supermarket; the pharmacy is 4.4 km and the hospital 6.8 km. Healthcare coverage in the broader area includes five health centres, and the educational offer is substantial for families: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider region, with the English International College 4.9 km away. Sports facilities within a short drive include Finca Naundrup (4.0 km), La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol (both 4.3 km), in addition to the three golf courses within 2.7 km. The Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint, 4.8 km away, provides a marked destination for walks. Public transport exists but is limited, two lines serving 34 stops in the area, and is not positioned as the primary means of mobility. The practical implication is that residents organise life around the car, with most trips descending towards Elviria and the A-7 corridor. The area records 4,743 property transactions locally, indicating an active resale market, and the tourism infrastructure of 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds sits predominantly along the coast rather than in La Mairena itself, keeping the hillside quiet even in high season.
The map shows the property's position on the La Mairena hillside, with the Elviria coastline and the beaches of Artola, Cabopino and Calahonna lying roughly 5 km downhill to the south. The cluster of golf courses immediately around the site, and the road connections towards Marbella and the A-7, illustrate both the seclusion of the setting and the car-based nature of daily mobility.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Mairena occupies a distinct position on the eastern side of Marbella municipality: elevated, inland and rural, roughly 5 km above the Elviria coastal zone. This places it between two market profiles, the beachfront density of Elviria, Cabopino and Calahonda below, and the golf-valley belt of Santa María and El Soto at its own level. Compared with central Marbella, roughly 15–20 minutes west, it trades coastal walkability for tranquillity, views and proximity to golf. Relative to new-build developments further east in Estepona or Torre del Mar, it offers an established community and Marbella addresses at a higher price point per square metre.
The nearest beaches are Playa de Artola at 4.6–4.7 km, with Playa de Cabopino and Playa de Calahonda both at 5.2 km; Puerto Cabopino marina is also 5.2 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies approximately 28 km in a straight line, typically a 30–40 minute drive; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is around 68 km away. Golf access is unusually close: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5–2.6 km and Campo América at 2.7–2.8 km. Marbella's centre is reachable in roughly 15–20 minutes by car via Elviria. The nearest EV charging point is 5.1 km away, which electric-vehicle owners should factor into routine planning. All distances are straight-line figures; actual driving distances are longer given the hillside terrain.
| Beach Distance | 4.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
La Mairena sits at 418 metres above sea level, high enough to moderate summer heat relative to the coast while retaining panoramic sightlines to the Mediterranean, the Sierra Nevada, Gibraltar and the North African coast. The historical figure of 3,840 sunshine hours per year is high even by Andalusian standards. The average annual temperature is 17.2°C, and the sea-swimming season, when water temperature holds at or above 20°C, runs approximately four months, typically June to September. The property's heated communal pool partly compensates outside that window. The slope from the urbanisation to the beach averages 8.7%, described as steep, meaning cycling or walking to the coast is not practical for most residents. The elevated, pine-clad terrain supports walking and viewpoint visits, with Mirador de las Águilas at 4.8 km, and the surrounding natural setting is a defining characteristic of the location.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within roughly 5 km: Playa de Artola (4.6–4.7 km), also known as Cabopino beach, backed by protected dunes; Playa de Cabopino (5.2 km) adjacent to the marina of the same name; and Playa de Calahonda (5.2 km). Puerto Cabopino marina, 5.2 km away, is the nearest point for moored-boat scenery, waterfront dining and water-based recreation. Golf is the closest recreational category: El Soto Golf lies 1.5 km away, with Santa María Golf & Country Club and Campo América within 2.8 km, giving residents three courses plus the on-site nine-hole layout at the El Soto leisure club. Additional sports venues, Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol, are within 4.3 km. Within the urbanisation, communal facilities include the heated pool, children's pool, gym, tennis and padel courts and two boules courts, providing daily recreation without departing the community.
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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Measured against current new-build offerings in the wider Málaga province, this La Mairena apartment occupies a different segment of the market. Aquamar in Torre del Mar lists from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, all entry prices below this property's €365,000 asking figure. Those developments, however, are new-build projects on other parts of the coast, whereas this listing is a 2004 resale within an established urbanisation on Marbella's eastern flank. The premium of roughly €100,000–€160,000 over those entry prices buys three things: the Marbella municipal address and its resale market liquidity (4,743 recorded local transactions), an operational community with leisure infrastructure that new developments typically cannot match at handover, a nine-hole course, gym, tennis, padel, boules and an on-site restaurant, and an elevated panoramic position that coastal flatland projects do not offer. The trade-offs are equally concrete. New-build buyers receive current energy-efficiency standards, developer warranties and phased payment structures; this 2004 property requires diligence on its energy certificate, installation condition and community finances. Locationally, the comparison diverges: Torre del Mar and Estepona position buyers on or near flat coastal frontage with walkable amenities, while La Mairena imposes a car-dependent rhythm with an 8.7% gradient to the sea. Mijas sits between the two profiles. Buyers weighing this property against the new-build alternatives are therefore effectively choosing between established, amenity-rich hillside living near Marbella and newer, cheaper, more conventional coastal product elsewhere, a decision shaped less by price per square metre than by preferred daily routine.
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