This completed three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse is situated in La Mairena, a hilltop residential area on the eastern outskirts of Marbella, at roughly 418 metres above sea level. The property measures 109 square metres of living space and is positioned within a gated complex with communal pool, gym, tennis and paddle courts, lift access and underground parking. The nearest beaches, including Playa de Artola and Cabopino, lie approximately 4.7 to 5.2 kilometres away by road. Golf courses sit within 1.5 to 2.7 kilometres. A car is required for daily activities; the nearest supermarket is 3.9 kilometres away and Málaga Airport approximately 28 kilometres.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena occupies an elevated position between Elviria and the hills behind Marbella's eastern side. The area is surrounded by pine forest and natural reserve land, with residential development at low density. Elviria's commercial facilities are around five kilometres away by road, and the coastal A-7 motorway connects the area to Marbella and Fuengirola. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 4.6 kilometres away on a descending route.
The penthouse offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 109 square metres of interior space, with a private terrace oriented to the east and south-east. Heating and cooling are provided by air conditioning units, supplemented by a fireplace in the living area. The complex includes a communal pool, gym, tennis and paddle courts, lift access, underground parking and a storage room. Fitted wardrobes are installed in the bedrooms.
The building dates from 2007 and the construction phase is complete; the property is available for immediate occupation. The condition is recorded as good, with original finishes maintained. No new construction phases, off-plan stages or delivery schedules apply. Any renovation or modernisation would be a matter for the individual owner after purchase.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or direct beach access. There is no on-site supermarket; the nearest is 3.9 kilometres away. Public transport coverage is limited, with two lines serving the wider area, and daily mobility requires a car. The swimming season in local waters measures approximately four months. The nearest hospital is 6.8 kilometres and the nearest pharmacy 4.4 kilometres away.
Ref: VL299612
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property matches situations where a quiet, elevated base with resort-style facilities takes priority over coastal proximity. Buyers seeking morning sun on a terrace, panoramic views and low surrounding density will find the setting consistent with those requirements. Households with children attending international schools may find the 4.9-kilometre distance to the English International College workable as a daily drive. Golf players benefit from three courses within three kilometres. The completed status and lift access suit buyers who want to avoid construction timelines or who value step-free entry to the building. Conversely, situations that depend on walking to shops, beaches or nightlife are less well served: every beach lies more than four kilometres away on a steep descent, the nearest supermarket is 3.9 kilometres, and public transport is limited to two lines. Full-time residents without a car will face daily constraints. Buyers focused on a private pool or private garden should note the property offers communal facilities and a terrace instead. As a seasonal or holiday residence with a car, or as a year-round home for households comfortable with driving for all errands, the layout and facilities align with those patterns of use.
The interior is arranged around an open-plan living space with a fireplace as its focal point, served by air conditioning for both hot and cold operation. Sliding doors connect the living area to the private terrace, an arrangement typical of 2000s Costa del Sol construction that supports cross-ventilation and direct terrace access. The kitchen is fully fitted and includes a separate utility room, which separates laundry functions from the main living space. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom; the remaining two bedrooms share the second bathroom. All three bedrooms include fitted wardrobes. The bathroom shown in the available imagery includes a bathtub with a combined sink unit. The overall condition is recorded as good for its 2007 construction date. No specific data is available on energy certification, insulation values or appliance brands, so buyers wishing to verify technical performance should request the energy performance certificate and community documentation during due diligence. Building services include a lift serving all floors, electric blinds, an entry phone system and underground garage parking with a private storage room. Community facilities, gym, tennis and paddle courts, communal pool and gardens, are shared elements maintained through community fees, the amounts of which should be confirmed with the seller or administrator.
The asking price is €619,000 for this completed three-bedroom penthouse of 109 square metres, equating to approximately €5,679 per square metre of interior space, excluding terrace area. As a resale property completed in 2007, pricing reflects the finished condition, complex facilities and elevated position rather than off-plan construction stages. Comparable new-build 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, sit at lower entry points but differ in location, elevation and specification. Availability is immediate upon completion of purchase.
Daily life in La Mairena follows the rhythm of an elevated residential community rather than a coastal town. Mornings on the east-facing terrace receive direct sun from early in the day, with views recorded over the sea, mountains, forest and the communal pool below. The gradient to the coast is steep at approximately 8.7 percent, which means trips to the beach are deliberate journeys by car rather than walks; the route to Playa de Artola or Cabopino takes roughly ten minutes driving. Shopping is similarly car-based: the nearest supermarket is 3.9 kilometres away, and Elviria's wider selection of shops, restaurants and services lies around five kilometres down the hill. Within the complex itself, an on-site restaurant provides a walkable option, and the gym, pool and paddle courts allow exercise without leaving the grounds. The surroundings are quiet by nature of the topography and low building density, with pine forest and protected land framing the urbanisation. Evening activity is limited locally; residents seeking restaurants, marina life or beachfront promenades travel to Cabopino harbour or Elviria. The position at 418 metres brings cooler nights than the coast, which affects both summer comfort and winter heating use. For residents working from home or using the property seasonally, the practical pattern is one of a quiet hillside base with the coast accessed by car on demand. The English International College at 4.9 kilometres and several golf courses within three kilometres place schooling and golf within short drives.
Life in La Mairena is structured around the car. The nearest supermarket sits 3.9 kilometres away, the nearest pharmacy 4.4 kilometres, and the nearest hospital 6.8 kilometres, each a drive of between five and twelve minutes under normal conditions. The area itself records only one restaurant within a two-kilometre radius, plus the on-site restaurant in the complex, so dining out typically means travelling to Elviria or Cabopino. The surrounding environment is rural and forested, classified as quiet with low through-traffic, and the elevation at 418 metres produces cooler evenings than the coast roughly 300 metres below. Educational infrastructure in the wider area is substantial: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools are recorded in the region, with the English International College 4.9 kilometres from the property. Healthcare access includes five health centres in the surrounding area. Public transport exists but is limited to two lines with 34 stops distributed across the wider zone, which does not substitute for a private vehicle at this address. Electric vehicle owners should note the nearest recorded charging point is 5.1 kilometres away. The practical consequence is that residents organise shopping, schooling and beach visits around driving routes down to Elviria and the A-7 corridor, while everyday exercise and relaxation take place within the complex grounds.
The map shows the penthouse's position on the La Mairena hillside, roughly five kilometres inland from Elviria's coastline. Markers indicate the three nearest golf courses within three kilometres, the beaches at 4.6 to 5.2 kilometres, and connecting routes to the A-7 corridor, Marbella and Málaga Airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Mairena sits on the eastern side of Marbella municipality, inland of Elviria, and functions as a hillside residential zone rather than a town. Marbella centre lies to the west, Fuengirola and Benalmádena to the north-east along the A-7, and Estepona further west. The position places the property within the established eastern Marbella residential belt, where golf courses and international schools concentrate, while remaining outside the beachfront density of the coastal strip. Compared with coastal urbanisations, La Mairena trades proximity to the sea for elevation, forest surroundings and reduced construction density.
Beaches lie between 4.6 and 5.2 kilometres away: Playa de Artola at 4.6, Cabopino at 5.2 and Calahonda at 5.2 kilometres, each reached in roughly ten minutes by car on a descending route with an 8.7 percent gradient. Three golf courses sit close by: El Soto Golf at 1.5 kilometres, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.6 kilometres and Campo América at 2.7 kilometres. Marbella town centre lies approximately 15 kilometres west and Fuengirola a similar distance north-east. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 28 kilometres in a straight line, typically a 30 to 40-minute drive via the A-7 or AP-7. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 68 kilometres straight-line distance to the south-west. Puerto Cabopino marina, at 5.2 kilometres, is the nearest harbour facility. Sport centres including Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol lie within 4.3 kilometres.
| 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 hours of sunshine per year, a figure above the Spanish coastal average, supported by a mean annual temperature of 17.2 degrees Celsius at this elevation. The height of 418 metres moderates summer heat relative to the shoreline and lowers night temperatures year-round, which reduces air conditioning demand in summer but increases heating use in winter months. The swimming season in local waters measures approximately four months, when sea temperatures reach 20 degrees Celsius or above, roughly June through September. The steep 8.7 percent gradient between the property and the coast defines the physical setting: the urbanisation sits within pine forest and natural reserve land, and the terrain separates residential quiet from coastal activity. Views recorded from the area extend to the Sierra Nevada, the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and the African coast on clear days. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, consistent with the regional Mediterranean pattern.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are Playa de Artola (4.6 km), Playa de Cabopino (5.2 km) and Playa de Calahonda (5.2 km). Artola, adjacent to the Dunas de Artola natural monument, is one of the less developed stretches of the Marbella coastline, backed by dunes rather than a full beachfront promenade. Cabopino combines a Blue Flag-standard family beach with Puerto Cabopino marina, where restaurants and berths concentrate. Golf is the dominant recreational facility in the immediate vicinity: El Soto Golf at 1.5 kilometres, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 kilometres and Campo América at 2.8 kilometres provide three options within a five-minute drive. Additional sports infrastructure includes Finca Naundrup (4.0 km), La Siesta Golf Club (4.3 km) and Club del Sol (4.3 km), the latter offering padel and racquet facilities. The Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint at 4.8 kilometres provides a marked viewing point over the coastline. Walking and cycling routes run through the surrounding pine forest directly from the urbanisation.
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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Within the eastern Marbella belt, La Mairena occupies a distinct segment: an elevated, forested urbanisation positioned between the golf valleys of Elviria and the natural reserve land inland. Against coastal new-build projects in the wider province, the differences are structural. Aquamar in Torre del Mar lists from €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000; Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000. All three are lower-entry new constructions in coastal or near-coastal towns, whereas this penthouse is a 2007 resale in a hilltop resort setting at €619,000. The comparison illustrates the regional price hierarchy: eastern Marbella commands a premium over Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona for comparable interior area, reflecting established infrastructure, international schools and golf density rather than build year. Buyers weighing this property against those alternatives are effectively trading new-build specification and warranty coverage for location within the Marbella municipality, resort facilities and plot maturity. The 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools recorded in the surrounding region, together with 52 hotels and roughly 12,800 beds, indicate a mature service economy rather than an emerging one. The 4,743 recorded property transactions in the area point to an active resale market, which affects liquidity for future sale. Within La Mairena itself, supply consists mainly of apartment and penthouse units in gated complexes, with limited new development due to the protected forest surroundings.
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