This duplex penthouse is located in La Mairena, a hilltop residential area on the eastern side of Marbella, roughly 5 km inland from Elviria. The property offers 210 m² of living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, arranged over two levels and completed in 2004 with a recent refurbishment. The asking price is fixed at €895,000. The urbanisation includes communal gardens, a heated pool and on-site sports facilities. The elevation of around 400 metres above sea level provides panoramic views towards the Mediterranean, the surrounding mountains and, on clear days, the African coastline.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Mairena sits at approximately 418 metres above sea level, inland from Elviria and about 12 km by direct line from Marbella. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 4.6 km away as the crow flies, with a gradient of 8.7% towards the coast. Golf courses such as El Soto Golf are within 1.5 km in a straight line.
The layout combines four bedrooms and four bathrooms across 210 m², including a private terrace, fitted wardrobes, a utility room and a separate storage room. Hot and cold air conditioning and two fireplaces provide year-round climate control. A lift serves the building, and two parking bays are included within the community.
This is an existing home completed in 2004 and described as key-ready, with a recent refurbishment that includes a newly fitted kitchen. The property is available for immediate transfer. Delivery dates and completion references are indicative; the reported completion year is 2004.
The property is a duplex apartment within a community rather than a standalone villa; outdoor space is limited to a private terrace rather than a private garden. The pool is communal, not private. Within 2 km of the location, the dataset records only one restaurant, so daily errands generally require a short drive to Elviria or Marbella.
Ref: VL736426
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol who want four bedrooms and four bathrooms within a managed community may value the space and the on-site sports facilities, with the English International College about 4.9 km away by direct line. Buyers seeking a lock-and-leave second home benefit from the community arrangement: gardens, pools and exterior maintenance are handled collectively, and the storage room and double parking bay support seasonal use. Households that play golf or padel several times a week can use the community's own nine-hole course and courts without driving. The property also suits buyers who prioritise views and tranquillity over immediate beach access; at 418 metres above sea level, the setting is quieter and cooler than the seafront, with Playa de Artola 4.6 km away as the crow flies. It is less suitable for buyers who want to walk to restaurants and shops daily, given the limited amenities within 2 km, or for those who need a private pool and private garden, since outdoor space here consists of a private terrace and communal grounds.
The property was completed in 2004 and has since undergone a recent refurbishment, with the kitchen redesigned and refitted. The interior features two fireplaces, positioned in the living areas, which supplement the hot and cold air conditioning for winter comfort. Fitted wardrobes are present throughout the sleeping areas, and a utility room and separate storage room add practical capacity beyond the 210 m² of living space. The bathrooms are finished with double sinks and mirrored units, as visible in the property images. Technical provisions include fibre optic internet, relevant for remote work and streaming. A lift serves the building, which matters for a duplex arrangement spread over two levels and for moving furniture or luggage. Condition is described as excellent following the refurbishment. As with any resale property of this age, buyers may wish to commission an independent technical survey to assess the state of building systems, insulation and any community-level maintenance obligations, since communal infrastructure costs are shared among owners.
The asking price is a fixed €895,000 for the complete property. This is an existing resale home rather than a new-build development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-pricing; the price applies to this specific duplex penthouse with its four bedrooms, four bathrooms and 210 m² of living space. The property is key-ready, meaning no construction phase or staged payments apply. Buyers should still budget separately for purchase costs in Spain, including transfer tax, notary fees and registry costs, and for annual community fees associated with the shared gardens, pools and sports facilities.
Daily life at this property revolves around the rhythm of a hilltop urbanisation. The east-facing orientation means the private terrace receives morning sun, suitable for breakfast outdoors, while afternoons shift towards the interior living spaces with their fireplaces and air conditioning. The two-level layout separates the sleeping areas from the living zone, which works for families or for households that regularly host guests. The on-site facilities shape the weekly routine: a gym, tennis and padel courts and a nine-hole golf course are within the community, alongside a bar and restaurant, so sport and social life can take place without leaving the urbanisation. Groceries, schools and healthcare sit further down the hill. Elviria, roughly 5 km away by road, provides the nearest cluster of shops and services, and the English International College lies 4.9 km away in a straight line. A car is therefore part of everyday life here; the two parking bays and storage room accommodate that. The elevation of 418 metres brings cooler evenings than the coast, a factor to weigh against the 8.7% gradient on the drive to the beach. The area is quiet outside the summer months, with the immediate surroundings consisting of greenbelt land and golf courses rather than dense construction.
The immediate surroundings of La Mairena consist of residential urbanisations set among pine-covered hills and golf courses. El Soto Golf lies 1.5 km away in a straight line, with Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Campo América at 2.8 km, making this one of the golf-densest pockets of the eastern Marbella area. Sports facilities within roughly 4 km include Finca Naundrup, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol, while the Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint at 4.8 km offers a marked walking destination. Everyday amenities require a car: within 2 km the dataset records one restaurant, and the nearest full-service centre is Elviria about 5 km away by road. Healthcare access is reasonable at regional level, with five health centres recorded in the wider area, and the education offering includes 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools across the region. Public transport exists on two lines with 34 stops, but as with most hillside urbanisations, services are thin and a car remains the practical mode of transport. The A-7 and AP-7 coastal motorways are reached via Elviria, connecting Marbella at 12 km by direct line and Málaga at 37 km.
The map shows the property's hilltop position relative to Elviria, the golf courses surrounding La Mairena and the coastline towards Cabopino. Marbella lies west and Málaga airport north-east. Note that distances shown are direct, as the crow flies; road routes up and down the hillside are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Mairena occupies a distinct position within the Costa del Sol: close enough to Marbella, 12 km by direct line, and the beaches of Elviria to make coastal life practical, yet elevated and green enough to feel separate from it. The area is part of the eastern Marbella belt that runs from Elviria towards Cabopino, known for its golf courses and low-density residential development. Málaga, the regional capital at 37 km, and its airport at 28 km connect the area to international routes, while the Sierra de las Nieves foothills begin directly behind the urbanisation. The setting is Mediterranean in character: pine hills, golf greens and sea views within a single panorama.
Distances in this section are straight-line unless stated otherwise. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 4.6 km away, reached by road down an 8.7% gradient; Puerto Cabopino marina is 5.2 km away. Marbella centre is 12 km by direct line and Málaga city 37 km, with Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 28 km away, a drive of roughly half an hour via the motorway. Gibraltar Airport sits 68 km to the south-west. For golfers, three courses fall within 2.8 km: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Campo América at 2.8 km. Public transport covers two lines and 34 stops in the area, sufficient for occasional trips but not for daily commuting from the hillside. Car access is via the Elviria junction, from which the coastal road links westwards to Marbella and eastwards to Fuengirola and Málaga.
| 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 noticeably higher than the coastal strip, which affects both climate and vegetation. The average annual temperature in the area is 17.2°C, a few degrees cooler than the seafront in summer, while the elevation softens summer nights and adds a crispness to winter mornings that the two fireplaces and air conditioning address. The swimming season lasts about four months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C; the communal heated pool extends comfortable swimming beyond that window. The hillside setting places the property among Mediterranean woodland, with walking routes such as the Mirador de las Águilas viewpoint 4.8 km away by direct line. The terrain slopes towards the coast at 8.7%, meaning walks and drives involve consistent gradients, relevant for cyclists and for anyone with mobility considerations.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach is Playa de Artola, 4.6 km away as the crow flies, adjacent to the Artola dunes protected natural area near Cabopino. Puerto Cabopino, at 5.2 km, is a small marina with a modest selection of waterfront restaurants. The stronger recreation draw of this location is golf and racquet sport: El Soto Golf at 1.5 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Campo América at 2.8 km form a cluster of courses around La Mairena, and the urbanisation itself includes a nine-hole course, a gym, tennis and padel courts for residents' use. The tourism infrastructure of the wider region, 52 hotels and 12,781 beds, reflects the popularity of the eastern Marbella coast, but the hilltop position keeps the immediate area residential and quiet. For a region of this scale, housing turnover is substantial at 4,743 transactions per year, indicating an active resale market.
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 wider Costa del Sol market, this property occupies the established resale segment of eastern Marbella, which differs in character and price level from new-build alternatives further along the coast. New-build 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) offer modern construction and warranties at lower entry prices, but in locations east, west and central along the coast, Torre del Mar and Estepona are both substantially further from Marbella's service core. This duplex penthouse, at a fixed €895,000, competes on space, setting and facilities rather than novelty: 210 m² across two levels, four bathrooms, a private terrace and access to a nine-hole golf course, gym and padel courts within the community. Housing transactions in the area total around 4,743 per year, indicating a liquid resale market, and the immediate La Mairena, Elviria pocket is one of the more golf-concentrated zones between Marbella and Fuengirola. Buyers comparing options should weigh the 2004 construction year and community fee obligations against the larger floor area and mature surroundings that newer projects at lower price points typically do not match. Proximity also matters: Marbella at 12 km and the airport at roughly 28 km are more favourable than the comparable locations listed above.
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