This three-bedroom corner apartment is situated in La Mairena, a hillside residential area at roughly 400 metres above sea level on the eastern edge of Marbella, Málaga. The property forms part of the gated community of La Floresta Sur, completed in 2018. It offers 106 m² of built space across three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a south-southeast facing terrace of approximately 23 m² oriented towards the Mediterranean coastline. The location sits within a wooded, low-density environment near the Elviria coastal strip, about five kilometres inland. Beaches such as Playa de Artola and Cabopino lie within a short drive, while Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 28 kilometres away.
Measured against comparable listings in the wider Málaga province, this property occupies a distinct market segment. Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) are all lower-priced, but each is a low-rise new-build development on or near flat coastal or inland-urban land, typically with two to three bedrooms at smaller square metreages. This apartment, at €439,000 for 106 m², prices at roughly €4,100 per square metre, a premium explained by three factors: the completed and upgraded condition, the Marbella-municipality address, and the elevated setting with unobstructed sea views. Within Marbella itself, Elviria and La Mairena trade below the golden-mile and Puente Romano segments but above the eastern commuter towns, a middle positioning that has historically shown steady resale liquidity, evidenced by 4,743 recorded transactions in the surrounding statistical area. The included El Soto Golf access also has a calculable value: comparable club memberships on the Costa del Sol run to several thousand euros annually, effectively offsetting part of the price differential against the Torre del Mar and Estepona comparators. The trade-off is geographic rather than qualitative: those alternatives offer flatter terrain, walkable town centres and lower entry prices, whereas La Mairena offers altitude, views, protected surroundings and proximity to three golf courses within three kilometres. Buyers comparing across the region are therefore choosing between coastal convenience at a lower price point and an elevated residential setting at a premium, with Marbella's service infrastructure, hospital, international schools, airport access, available in both cases.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena occupies an elevated position in the hills above Elviria, on Marbella's eastern side. The area is characterised by protected woodland and scattered residential communities rather than dense coastal construction. Access to the coast runs via Elviria, with the nearest beach approximately 4.7 kilometres away by road. The position combines inland tranquillity with reasonable proximity to Marbella, Estepona and the AP-7 motorway corridor.
The apartment functions as a full-size family dwelling rather than a compact holiday unit: three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen with Bosch appliances and a living area that opens onto the terrace. Hot and cold air conditioning, double glazing, mosquito screens and a solar-powered hot water system support year-round occupation. A private parking space sits directly outside the entrance.
The property is not an off-plan development; construction was completed in 2018, which places it within the newer stock of the Costa del Sol. The building is therefore past its snagging phase and the community has been operational for several years. The internal specification, Saloni flooring, quartz worktops, integrated appliances, has been installed and, in the case of the fridge and washing machine, recently replaced.
The location requires a car for daily errands: the nearest supermarket is 3.9 kilometres away and the pharmacy 4.4 kilometres. The beach is not within walking distance, and the slope from the coast to the property averages 8.7 per cent, which affects cycling and walking routes. Public transport coverage exists but is limited to two lines with 34 stops in the wider area. Only one restaurant lies within a two-kilometre radius.
This property fits several recognisable buyer situations. A family relocating to the Marbella area benefits from three genuine bedrooms, proximity to international schooling, the English International College sits 4.9 kilometres away, and a residential setting outside the tourist density of the coast. A buyer seeking a full-year residence rather than a seasonal base will find the heating and cooling systems, double glazing and solar water heating appropriate for winter occupation. Purchasers prioritising views and privacy over walkability are the natural audience: the corner position, the protected woodland setting and the low building density address those preferences directly, while the 8.7 per cent slope and car dependency will not suit everyone. Golf and racquet-sport users gain practical value from the included El Soto access, which removes a recurring membership cost. It is less suitable for buyers who want to walk to the beach, restaurants and shops, or who intend to live without a vehicle. As a rental investment, the setting appeals to the holiday-let market around Elviria and Marbella, though any letting strategy should be verified against Andalusian regional regulations and community rules. In short: it suits a car-owning household that values quiet, elevation, views and space over coastal convenience.
The internal specification is documented and consistent with 2018 construction standards at the upper end of the mainstream market. Flooring throughout is Saloni porcelain, a Spanish manufacturer whose products are widely specified in Costa del Sol residential builds. The kitchen pairs quartz worktops with integrated Bosch appliances, and both the fridge and washing machine have been recently replaced, which reduces near-term replacement risk. Bedrooms include fitted sliding wardrobes, visible in the property photography. Window treatment comprises double glazing with bedroom shutters, and mosquito screens are installed throughout, a practical detail for an elevated, wooded area where insects are present in warmer months. Climate control is delivered through hot and cold air conditioning units, supplemented by a solar-powered hot water system that lowers standing energy costs. The building envelope, being under ten years old, remains within the ten-year structural guarantee period (seguro decenal) applicable to Spanish new builds, a point any buyer's lawyer would confirm during conveyancing. The corner orientation increases natural light on two elevations and reduces the number of shared walls, which affects both privacy and acoustic comfort. communal areas, gardens, pool and parking, are managed within the gated community. Overall, the finish level is complete and documented rather than aspirational: no works are pending, and the specification can be inspected in person before purchase.
The property is listed at €439,000 for a completed three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 106 m², equating to roughly €4,100 per square metre. Within its immediate market, this positions it above comparable new-build coastal projects in the wider region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, though those comparisons reflect different locations and altitude settings. As a completed resale unit, no staged payment plan applies; the full purchase completes through standard Spanish conveyancing. The price reflects the corner position, terrace orientation and included leisure facilities.
Daily life here follows the rhythm of an elevated residential resort rather than a coastal town. Mornings typically begin on the south-southeast terrace, which catches early light across the coastline towards Fuengirola and, on clear days, the Sierra Nevada. The community itself, La Floresta Sur, is gated and low-density, with maintained gardens and a communal pool, so the immediate surroundings stay quiet outside peak summer weeks. Practical errands involve driving down to Elviria: a supermarket at 3.9 kilometres, a pharmacy at 4.4 kilometres, and the health centre network further afield. Residents who use the El Soto Golf Club facilities, included in the community arrangement, effectively have a sports and social base 1.5 kilometres from the front door, with tennis, padel, pickleball, a gym, sauna and a restaurant on site. Evenings tend to be local, the terrace, the community, or a short drive to Elviria's restaurant strip. The altitude of roughly 400 metres moderates summer heat compared with the seafront, while winter temperatures remain mild by northern European standards. The trade-off is structural: nothing, beach, shops, schools, nightlife, is reachable on foot, and the 8.7 per cent average gradient between coast and home shapes every journey. For occupants who accept car-based living, the setting delivers a combination of protected woodland, open views and low neighbour density that is uncommon this close to Marbella.
La Mairena's immediate environment is defined by its protected status and altitude. At 418 metres above sea level, the area sits above the coastal haze line, with recorded annual sunshine of approximately 3,840 hours and an average annual temperature of 17.2°C, figures consistent with inland Andalusian conditions slightly cooler than the seafront in summer and marginally colder in winter. Within a two-kilometre radius, amenities are deliberately sparse: one restaurant, and otherwise woodland and residential plots. The practical service centre is Elviria and the Ronda de Mijas corridor, reachable in under ten minutes by car, covering supermarkets, pharmacies, schools and the Hospital Costa del Sol at 6.8 kilometres. The wider statistical area shows substantial infrastructure: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, five health centres, and 52 hotels with nearly 12,800 beds, indicating a mature service economy rather than an isolated village. Two public transport lines with 34 stops serve the broader zone, but frequencies are modest and most residents rely on private vehicles. The community counts 4,743 recorded property transactions in the surrounding area, signalling an active resale market. Seasonality is moderate: the elevation and permanent-resident mix keep the area occupied year-round, unlike purely tourist zones. The 32 local public holidays per year reflect a full municipal calendar in the Marbella area.
The map shows the property's elevated position inland from the Elviria coast. The cluster of golf courses immediately west and the dune-backed beaches at Artola and Cabopino to the south illustrate the area's layout: woodland and low-density housing above, services and shoreline within a five-kilometre band below.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Mairena sits on the eastern flank of Marbella municipality, between Elviria and Las Chapas. It is roughly 15 minutes from Marbella old town, 25 minutes from Puerto Banús, 20 minutes from Fuengirola via the AP-7, and 35–40 minutes from Estepona. Malaga city and its airport lie 30–35 minutes to the north-east. The position places it closer to the golf cluster of Santa María and El Soto than to Marbella's social centre, which defines its character: residential, elevated and quiet rather than urban or beachfront.
Key distances by straight line: Playa de Artola 4.7 km, Playa de Cabopino 5.2 km, Playa de Calahonda 5.2 km; Malaga-Costa del Sol airport 28 km; the nearest supermarket 3.9 km; hospital 6.8 km; pharmacy 4.4 km; EV charging point 5.1 km. Golf access is unusually close: El Soto Golf 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club 2.6 km, Campo América 2.7 km. Marbella centre and Puerto Banús lie roughly 15–25 minutes by car via the A-7 or AP-7. Puerto Cabopino marina, at 5.2 km, is the nearest berthing and waterfront dining option. All journeys require a car; no listed destination is walkable from the property.
| Beach Distance | 4.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,840 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 17.2°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs approximately four months, typically June to September, meaning sea swimming outside that window is feasible but cool. The elevation of 418 metres produces a measurable temperature differential versus the coast: warmer winter days feel fresher here, and summer nights cool more noticeably, which reduces reliance on overnight air conditioning. The 8.7 per cent average gradient to the beach means the property sits high enough for unobstructed views but low enough to keep driving times short. The surrounding terrain is protected Mediterranean woodland, part of the green belt between Elviria and Las Chapas, which constrains future construction density. Rainfall concentrates between November and March; the remaining months are predominantly dry. View potential extends to the Sierra Nevada, Gibraltar and, on clear days, the North African coast, an optical range consistent with the altitude.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest Blue Flag-standard beaches sit on the Elviria, Cabopino stretch: Playa de Artola at 4.7 km, backed by the Artola dunes protected area, and Playa de Cabopino at 5.2 km, adjacent to Puerto Cabopino marina with its chiringuitos and moorings. Playa de Calahonda, also 5.2 km, offers a longer serviced strand. Golf is the dominant recreation within immediate reach: El Soto Golf (1.5 km) is included for residents, while Santa María Golf & Country Club (2.6 km) and Campo América (2.7 km) provide 18-hole alternatives. Additional sports facilities in the wider zone include La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol (both 4.3 km) and Finca Naundrup sports centre (4.0 km). The Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint at 4.8 km serves the local walking and cycling routes through the hills. For walkers, the dune system at Artola and the forest tracks around La Mairena itself are the principal options.
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: VL405261
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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