This key-ready corner apartment is set in a gated golf resort in La Mairena, a hillside residential area above Elviria on the eastern side of Marbella. The property offers 135 m² of living space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 35 m² terrace and a private-use corner garden of 147 m². The building dates from 2004 and the home is offered at a fixed asking price of €595,000, including an underground parking space and a storage room. The elevation of roughly 418 metres gives views over the Mijas mountains, the coastline and, on clear days, the Mediterranean horizon.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena is a hilltop residential zone on the outskirts of Elviria, about 5 km inland from the coast and 12 km as the crow flies from Marbella town centre. The setting is quiet and green, surrounded by pine forest and golf courses. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 4.6 km away in a straight line, reached by car in roughly eight minutes. Málaga Airport is a 45-minute drive.
The apartment suits households seeking generous interior space and resort-style shared facilities without maintaining a private pool or large garden themselves. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a separate laundry room, fitted kitchen, hot and cold air conditioning and a south-easterly orientation cover year-round living needs. The communal garden of 147 m² is for private use but maintained by the community, which reduces upkeep.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of a resort completed in 2004 and is described as key-ready and in good condition. Buyers therefore avoid construction-phase risk and delivery uncertainty; the home can be inspected in its actual state. Interior elements such as cream marble flooring, electric blinds and en-suite bathroom fittings reflect the original construction period rather than current new-build standards.
The property does not offer a private swimming pool; all pools, the gym, spa and golf facilities are communal. There is only one restaurant within 2 km, so daily shopping and dining require a short drive to Elviria. The gradient from the hillside down to the beach is approximately 8.7%, which makes walking to the coast impractical. Public transport exists but is limited, with two lines serving the wider area.
Ref: VL943071
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol that wants three bedrooms, a safe gated environment and access to the English International College roughly 4.9 km away will find the layout practical. Buyers seeking a holiday base with minimal maintenance obligations benefit from the community-managed garden and the range of on-site pools, sports courts and spa facilities. Those who use a property only part of the year may value the security of a gated resort with underground parking and a storage room. Investors considering a rental proposition should weigh the appeal of resort amenities and panoramic views against the location's car dependency, which narrows the tenant pool to visitors who drive. The home suits people who prioritise space, quiet and green surroundings over walkability: anyone expecting to stroll to beach bars or shops within minutes will find the hilltop position a constraint. It also fits buyers who prefer a completed, inspectable 2004 building over off-plan purchasing, accepting that the finish, however well kept, is twenty years old. Finally, the altitude appeals to residents sensitive to summer heat, since 418 metres above sea level moderates night-time temperatures compared with the seafront.
The interior finish reflects the standards of a well-appointed 2004 resort apartment rather than contemporary new-build specifications. Floors and bathrooms are laid in cream marble, a durable and cool material suited to the climate, though some buyers may wish to modernise certain details. The kitchen is fully fitted with wooden cabinets and granite worktops, and a separate laundry room adds practical storage that many modern apartments lack. The master bedroom includes a walk-in dressing area and an en-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi bathtub. Hot and cold air conditioning provides year-round climate control, supplemented by electric blinds on the openings. Technical and security provisions include satellite TV, WiFi readiness, a lift serving the building, fitted wardrobes throughout, and a private underground parking space with a lockable storage room. The 35 m² terrace is partly covered, extending usable outdoor time across seasons, and opens directly onto the 147 m² corner garden. The condition is listed as good, and because the property is key-ready, every element described can be verified during a viewing. Prospective buyers should nonetheless budget for the usual due diligence on a twenty-year-old building: reviewing community finances, the state of communal installations and any planned renovation works, which the community fees partly fund.
The apartment is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €595,000. This is not a price-list development with variable units; the figure applies to this specific three-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with 135 m² of living space, a 35 m² terrace, a private-use garden of 147 m², one underground parking space and a storage room. For context within the region, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start from considerably lower figures, but those typically concern smaller apartments without resort facilities or hillside views. As with any resale listing, the price remains subject to change, prior sale or withdrawal from the market, and buyers should verify current availability and community fees before committing.
Daily life in La Mairena follows a quiet, residential rhythm. Mornings typically start on the south-easterly terrace, which catches early sun, with views across the golf course toward the Mijas mountains and the sea beyond. The covered part of the terrace allows outdoor use even in the warmer months or during occasional winter rain. Because the apartment sits on a corner with a private-use garden, it feels closer to a ground-floor villa than to a conventional flat, while the community handles the garden maintenance. Practical errands run through Elviria, about eight minutes away by car, where supermarkets, banks and everyday services are concentrated. The single restaurant within 2 km is complemented by the on-site clubhouse with bar and restaurant inside the resort itself. Evenings and weekends revolve around the resort facilities: six swimming pools including a heated one, tennis and paddle courts, a gym and a nine-hole golf course, all available to residents. The area's elevation of around 418 metres means noticeably cooler nights in summer than on the coast. A car is effectively necessary; the steep terrain and limited transport make walking to the beach or town unrealistic, which in turn preserves the tranquillity of the area outside the holiday season.
The immediate environment combines pine-covered hillsides with golf infrastructure. El Soto Golf lies 1.5 km away in a straight line, Santa María Golf & Country Club 2.5 km, and Campo América 2.8 km, giving golfers several options within a few minutes' drive, in addition to the private nine-hole course inside the resort itself. Other sports facilities within roughly 4 km include Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol. For families, the English International College sits 4.9 km away, and the wider region counts 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, plus five health centres. Marbella, with its full urban amenities and roughly 148,000 inhabitants, lies 12 km in a straight line or a 15-minute drive. Málaga city is 37 km away. Daily shopping is concentrated in Elviria, eight minutes by car. The tourism footprint in the area is substantial, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds, but La Mairena itself remains residential, which keeps the neighbourhood calm outside peak weeks.
The map shows the apartment's hillside position above Elviria: golf courses immediately west and south, the coastline roughly 4.6 km away, and the road down to the beach and the A-7 corridor. Marbella lies to the west and Cabopino marina to the east along the shore.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, La Mairena occupies a distinct middle ground: it belongs to the Marbella municipality's eastern side, near Elviria, yet sits high enough to feel like a separate mountain enclave. Marbella town centre is 15 minutes by car, Puerto Banús 25 minutes, which places the full range of coastal dining, shopping and nightlife within reach without living amid it. Eastward, the coast continues toward Fuengirola, Mijas and eventually Málaga, 37 km away as the crow flies. The position combines access to the Marbella property market with the landscape of the inland hills.
Access is primarily by car. The A-7 coastal motorway connects the area westward to Marbella in about 15 minutes and to Puerto Banús in around 25 minutes, and eastward to Málaga and its airport; the airport drive takes approximately 45 minutes, with a straight-line distance of about 28 km. Gibraltar Airport lies roughly 68 km away by the same measure. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, is 4.6 km as the crow flies and an eight-minute drive; the gradient of 8.7% from the hillside to the sea means cycling or walking back up is demanding. Puerto Cabopino marina, 5.2 km away, offers mooring, restaurants and beach clubs. Public transport comprises two lines with 34 stops in the wider area, workable for occasional trips but not for daily commuting without careful planning. Within the resort, most leisure needs are met on foot: pools, gym, spa, courts, the golf course and the clubhouse.
| 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 well above the coastal strip, which has two practical effects: cooler evenings in summer and layered views over the tree line toward the sea and the Sierra Nevada. The average annual temperature in the area is 17.2°C, and the swimming season, when sea water reaches 20°C or more, lasts about four months, roughly June through September. The apartment's south-easterly orientation delivers morning and midday sun on the terrace, with shade available under the covered section in the afternoon. The surrounding hills are designated natural space, and the listed proximity to forest means walking and mountain-biking routes begin effectively at the edge of the resort. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, so the outdoor season runs long; even in December, daytime temperatures typically permit terrace use at midday. The elevation also means occasional fog on the coast below can leave the hilltop in clear sunshine, a pattern familiar to residents of this part of Elviria.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life revolves around the sandy stretch at Playa de Artola, 4.6 km away, known for its dunes and the adjacent Cabopino area, which also hosts the nearest marina at 5.2 km with its restaurants and berths. The warmest four months of the year allow comfortable sea swimming; outside that window, the resort's heated pool extends the swimming season. Golf is the dominant recreation: besides the private nine-hole course on site, El Soto Golf, Santa María Golf & Country Club and Campo América all lie within 2.8 km, and Club del Sol and La Siesta Golf Club within about 4.3 km. For other sports, Finca Naundrup is 4 km away, and the resort's own tennis and paddle courts, gym and spa reduce the need to travel. Hikers and cyclists can use the Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint 4.8 km away as a destination, while the forested slopes around La Mairena provide trails starting close to the property.
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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Compared with the surrounding Costa del Sol market, this property occupies a specific niche. New-build developments in the region, 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), offer lower entry prices, but those figures concern smaller units in higher-density coastal schemes without the land, garden or facility package described here. This apartment's value proposition rests on three elements: a private-use garden of 147 m², effectively ground-level living with corner positioning, and free resident access to an extensive resort infrastructure, six swimming pools including a heated one, a gym, spa, tennis and paddle courts and a nine-hole golf course. Against Marbella town itself, 12 km away in a straight line, La Mairena trades walkability for elevation, quiet and greenery. Seafront apartments in central Marbella command higher prices per square metre and place residents amid year-round tourism, whereas this hillside resort sits in a protected natural setting where the nearest through-traffic is minimal. Compared with Elviria's own coastal strip, roughly five kilometres and an eight-minute drive downhill, the hilltop position adds cooler summer nights at 418 metres elevation and layered views, at the cost of daily car dependency. For buyers comparing resale versus new-build, a 2004 construction means established community structures, mature gardens and a verifiable track record, offset against finishes that some purchasers will eventually update. The eastern Marbella corridor, anchored by Santa María and El Soto golf courses and the English International College, remains one of the more internationally oriented parts of the municipality, with annual housing transactions in the wider area running at roughly 4,700.
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