A three-bedroom, two-bathroom corner apartment with a private garden and terrace, situated in the La Floresta community in La Mairena, in the hills above Elviria on the eastern side of Marbella. Built in 2012 and delivered key-ready, the 105 m² home has a south to south-west orientation with panoramic views over the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. The asking price is fixed at €520,000. The property forms part of a small gated community with a communal swimming pool, and includes an allocated outdoor parking space.
Within the eastern Marbella corridor, La Mairena positions itself between the coastal bustle of Elviria and the more remote hillside urbanisations further inland. Compared with Elviria itself, the altitude of around 418 metres buys panoramic views, cooler summer nights and considerably more quiet, at the cost of a car-dependent daily life and a steep 8.7% descent to the sea. Compared with neighbouring urbanisations along the same ridge, La Mairena is distinguished by its density of nearby golf, El Soto, Santa María and Campo América within roughly 3 km direct, and by proximity to international schooling such as the English International College at 4.9 km. Set against the wider Costa del Sol, this property differs from the new-build alternatives currently marketed in the region. 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) are off-plan or recent developments at lower entry prices, but they sit in flatter, more peripheral coastal locations without the hilltop views or the established gated-community setting offered here. The fixed €520,000 asking price for a completed, key-ready 2012 apartment with a private garden reflects the Marbella East premium: land values, school proximity and golf access in this corridor exceed those in Torre del Mar or parts of Estepona. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives are therefore comparing different propositions, immediate availability, maturity of surroundings and established community costs on one side, versus new specifications, developer payment structures and coastal flatland locations on the other. Regional turnover of roughly 4,743 housing transactions per year indicates a liquid market with steady resale activity.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena is a residential hilltop urbanisation roughly 5 km inland from Elviria, on the eastern outskirts of Marbella. At around 418 metres above sea level, the area sits between golf courses and forested slopes. El Soto Golf lies about 1.5 km away as the crow flies, and Santa María Golf & Country Club about 2.5 km. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, is 4.6 km in a direct line, reached via a descent with a steep gradient.
The apartment offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms including an en-suite, a fitted kitchen with appliances, air conditioning for hot and cold use, fitted wardrobes and a lift. The corner position adds privacy and connects the living area via a covered terrace with glass curtains to a private garden. The orientation provides winter sun on the terrace and afternoon sun in the garden, extending outdoor use across seasons.
This is an existing home, completed in 2012, not a new-build project. Construction status is key-ready, meaning the property can be transferred in its current finished state. No further construction phases or delivery dates apply. The stated completion year is indicative of the building age; buyers should verify the exact condition and documentation during the purchase process.
The property offers an outdoor allocated parking space within the community, but no private pool, garage or storage room is listed. Living space is 105 m², which places the home in the compact-to-medium range for three bedrooms. Only one restaurant is registered within 2 km, so daily shopping and dining require a short drive to Elviria. The gradient to the beach is steep at 8.7%, and the swimming season is about four months.
This property suits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a permanent residence on the Costa del Sol who wants a quiet, elevated position with sea and mountain views, but does not want the maintenance burden of a large detached villa, will find the garden apartment format a practical middle ground: private outdoor space with communal upkeep. A family using the home part-year benefits from the three bedrooms, the en-suite bathroom and the proximity of international schooling, the English International College is about 4.9 km away as the crow flies. Golf players value the density of courses nearby: El Soto, Santa María and Campo América all lie within roughly 3 km in a direct line. Buyers focused on winter use will note the orientation: south-facing terraces capture low winter sun, and the glass curtains extend the usable season of the outdoor space. Conversely, the property fits less well for buyers who want to walk to the beach, shops and restaurants every day; the steep 8.7% gradient and 4.6 km direct distance to the coast make the car the default mode of transport. It also suits investors targeting the Marbella eastern-corridor rental market, where gated communities with views and pool access perform steadily, provided they accept that the swimming season is around four months and that year-round letting depends on the heating and glazing rather than on coastal warmth alone.
The apartment was completed in 2012 and is described as being in excellent condition. The interior layout comprises a living area connected to the covered terrace, a dining area adjacent to the kitchen, a fully equipped kitchen with appliances included, three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, and two full bathrooms, the photography shows a modern bathroom with a bathtub and a bright master bedroom opening onto the balcony view. Climate control is present in the form of hot and cold air conditioning, which covers both summer cooling and the cooler winter months at this altitude. The covered terrace is fitted with glass curtains, a feature that effectively adds a usable intermediate zone between indoors and the garden; opened in summer, closed in winter, it functions as a sunroom with panoramic sea views, as visible in the interior photography. The building includes a lift, which is relevant given the hillside topography of La Mairena. Finishing details listed include fitted wardrobes throughout the bedrooms. As with any resale purchase, the actual state of materials, appliances and installations should be verified during a viewing and technical inspection; the 2012 construction year means the building is of recent-generation Andalusian residential stock, but individual maintenance history is specific to this unit. No private pool, garage or storage room is included; parking is an allocated outdoor space within the community grounds.
The property has a fixed asking price of €520,000. This is an existing home completed in 2012, so no price list or unit variation applies, the price relates to this specific apartment with its garden, terrace and allocated outdoor parking space. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast currently advertise from prices of €269,950 in Torre del Mar, €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona; those figures relate to different locations, typologies and delivery conditions and are not directly comparable. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs, community fees and annual local taxes, which are not included in the asking price.
Daily life at this property is shaped by its elevated setting and its orientation. Mornings can begin on the covered terrace, which receives sun from the south and south-west; the glass curtains allow the space to function as an open balcony in summer and as a closed, sun-filled room in cooler months. The private garden adjoins the terrace and receives warm afternoon light, which suits outdoor dining later in the day. The corner position within the small gated community reduces direct neighbours on two sides and reinforces the connection to the surrounding greenery. Inside, the layout of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an en-suite to the master, supports both permanent residence and use as a holiday home by a family or by two couples sharing. The communal pool serves as the main shared facility. Practical errands are car-based: the golf clubhouse is about two minutes away by car, a local grocery shop with a restaurant is a short drive, and the fuller range of shops, restaurants and beach clubs sits in Elviria, roughly 5 km downhill. The area is quiet by nature, forest, low-density housing and limited through-traffic, which means little ambient noise but also limited walkable amenities. Residents who value tranquillity, sea views from altitude and proximity to golf will find the daily rhythm here unhurried, while those seeking walkable seaside life would depend on the car for nearly every outing.
The surrounding area is defined by altitude, greenery and golf. La Mairena sits at about 418 metres above sea level, giving views towards the Sierra Nevada, the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the African coast on clear days. Amenities within 2 km are limited, one restaurant is registered, which confirms the low-density, residential character of the urbanisation. Daily provisioning happens in Elviria, roughly 5 km downhill by road, where supermarkets, shops, restaurants and beach clubs are concentrated. Health infrastructure in the wider region includes five health centres, and education is well covered with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the area, including the English International College at 4.9 km direct distance. Public transport exists in the form of two lines with 34 stops in the wider area, but given the hilltop position, most residents rely on a car. The gradient towards the coast is 8.7%, described as steep, which shapes both the views and the effort of every trip downhill and back. The climate is temperate: an average annual temperature of 17.2°C, with a swimming season of about four months when sea water reaches 20°C or above. The housing market in the region records roughly 4,743 transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated turnover.
The map shows the property's position in the hills above Elviria, with Marbella to the west and the coastline 4.6 km downhill as the crow flies. Golf courses cluster immediately around the urbanisation, illustrating why this stretch of the coast is known for its green, elevated residential belt.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Mairena occupies a specific niche on the Costa del Sol: the elevated, green residential belt above Elviria, on Marbella's eastern side, roughly 12 km direct from Marbella centre and 37 km from Málaga. It belongs to the corridor that runs from Elviria towards Marbella East, an area characterised by golf courses, international schools and low-density urbanisations. Compared with the coast itself, it trades beach proximity for altitude, views and quiet. The position between Marbella and the airport-bound motorway keeps both the historic town and transport links within practical reach.
Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 4.6 km away, with the marina of Puerto Cabopino at 5.2 km. Marbella is 12 km direct, Málaga city 37 km, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport approximately 28 km, reachable by car in well under an hour. Gibraltar airport is roughly 68 km away. Golf is the closest amenity of all: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Campo América at 2.8 km, while the clubhouse is described as two minutes away by car. Sports facilities include Finca Naundrup at 4.0 km, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol at 4.3 km. The viewpoint Mirador de las Águilas at 4.8 km offers a local walking destination. Access by car is via the Elviria junction of the coastal motorway; a private vehicle is effectively necessary for daily life here, as public transport coverage is limited.
| Beach Distance | 4.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The elevation of 418 metres gives this location a climate marginally cooler than the coastline: the regional average annual temperature is 17.2°C, and the altitude moderates summer heat while making winters slightly crisper than at sea level. The south to south-west orientation of the apartment compensates for this in practice, as low winter sun reaches the terrace directly and the glass curtains retain that warmth in the converted sunroom. The swimming season, defined by sea water at 20°C or warmer, lasts about four months, concentrated in summer, so sea swimming outside that window is limited, while the communal pool extends the season somewhat. The hillside setting means an 8.7% gradient towards the beach, which frames the property between forested slopes and the sea. The surrounding pine and cork oak cover typical of La Mairena contributes both to the quiet character and to the walking options near the Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint at 4.8 km.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach is Playa de Artola, 4.6 km in a direct line. Artola is one of the less built-up beaches of the Marbella coastline, adjoining the dunes of the Artola protected area near Cabopino. The marina at Puerto Cabopino, 5.2 km away, adds a small harbour with restaurants and moorings. Recreation inland is dominated by golf: three courses within roughly 3 km direct distance, El Soto, Santa María and Campo América, plus La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol at 4.3 km and Finca Naundrup sports centre at 4.0 km. A tennis club described as renowned and the golf clubhouse two minutes away by car complete the sports offer. Tourism infrastructure in the region is substantial, with 52 hotels and 12,781 beds, which supports restaurant and service density in Elviria and Marbella, particularly in the summer months.
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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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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