This is a renovated two-bedroom apartment in the Rio Verde section of Marbella's Golden Mile, approximately 200 metres from the beach and within walking distance of Puerto Banús. The property sits in a gated community with communal gardens, a swimming pool, and gated parking. Built in 1970 and recently refurbished, the 46 m² apartment is south-facing on the first floor, with a covered terrace, lift access, air conditioning, and an active tourist rental licence. The Golden Mile is one of the most established residential corridors on the Costa del Sol, connecting central Marbella with the marina and retail areas of Puerto Banús.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in Rio Verde, between central Marbella and Puerto Banús, roughly a ten-minute walk from the marina. The nearest beach is approximately 1.3 km away, with supermarkets, pharmacies, and restaurants within a short walking radius. Public transport coverage in the wider area includes multiple bus lines and stops.
The layout offers two bedrooms and one bathroom within 46 m², oriented south with views over communal gardens and the pool. Practical features include a covered terrace, lift access, air conditioning with hot and cold functions, humidity-controlled ventilation, and high-speed Wi-Fi. The property is delivered fully furnished.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 1970 and the apartment has been recently renovated and refurbished. Construction status is complete, with no delivery phase or staged payments involved. Purchase implies a resale transaction of an existing, finished unit.
The apartment has one bathroom only and a compact 46 m² floor area, which limits space for larger households. There is no private garden, private pool, or private parking space included; parking is communal and gated. The building dates from 1970, so the structure predates current new-build energy standards.
Ref: VL537482
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home near the beach, within walking distance of restaurants and Puerto Banús, would use the apartment efficiently: compact, furnished, south-facing, and secure. A buyer prioritising rental income would find the active tourist licence and the location relevant, as short-term letting is legally established and the area has sustained demand, 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 tourist beds in the immediate area indicate the depth of the visitor market. A single buyer or investor wanting a foothold on the Golden Mile without new-build pricing further east or west may also consider it. It fits less well for buyers needing space: with one bathroom and 46 m², a family with children or regular guests would find the layout constrained. Buyers wanting a private pool, private garden, or dedicated parking space should also note these are not included. The 1970 building age matters to buyers who prioritise modern insulation standards or energy certificates; a technical and legal review of the licence conditions and community rules is a standard step before purchase. In short, the property suits buyers whose priority is location, walkability, and rental flexibility rather than interior volume.
The apartment has been recently renovated and refurbished, and the listing indicates a finished standard rather than an off-plan specification. Interior features visible from the material include a modern dining area with contemporary lighting, a bedroom with balcony access and fitted mirrored wardrobes, and a living room opening onto the balcony. Climate control covers both hot and cold air conditioning, and the property includes humidity-controlled ventilation and high-speed Wi-Fi infrastructure, a combination relevant to year-round occupancy and to short-term letting. The covered terrace extends usable space and is usable across seasons given the south orientation and roughly 3,850 annual sunshine hours in the region. Structural context matters: the building dates from 1970, so the renovation applies to the interior fit-out rather than the base construction. Buyers assessing long-term maintenance should review the community's building plans, recent works, and monthly fees. Energy efficiency labelling for a 1970 building will typically differ from new-build standards; the specific certificate should be requested. The communal elements, gated entrance, lift, pool, gardens, gated parking, and bicycle storage, are shared facilities managed by the community, and their condition depends on community maintenance rather than the individual unit. No private storage room or dedicated parking space is listed.
The asking price is €405,000 for a completed, furnished two-bedroom apartment of 46 m². This positions the property above comparable new-build projects further along the coast, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, which reflects the Golden Mile address and the included tourist rental licence rather than floor area. Buyers effectively pay a location and licensing premium. The price should be assessed against resale values on the Golden Mile and the rental income the licence permits.
Daily life here is organised around walkability. The apartment sits in a gated urbanisation on the Golden Mile, with a supermarket within roughly a hundred metres, a pharmacy around two hundred metres, and an extensive concentration of restaurants, cafés, and banks within a two-kilometre radius. The beach is about 1.3 km away, and Puerto Banús with its marina, retail, and dining is around a ten-minute walk. This density means a car is not essential for daily errands, though it is useful for exploring the wider coast. The apartment's south orientation gives the living area and covered terrace daylight through most of the day, which shapes how the space is used: the terrace functions as an extension of the living room for much of the year. As a first-floor unit overlooking communal gardens and the pool, the setting is buffered from street noise relative to road-facing units, though the Golden Mile is a busy corridor in high season. The area shifts character seasonally: in summer months tourism increases around the beaches and marina, while outside the main season the neighbourhood is quieter and more residential. The 46 m² layout suits couples, small families using it as a second home, or buyers seeking a rental unit, the active tourist licence means short-term letting is permitted under current rules. Communal facilities include the pool, gardens, gated parking, and bicycle storage, which covers basic needs without extensive on-site amenities.
The immediate environment is urban and service-dense. Within a two-kilometre radius there are approximately 130 restaurants, 28 pharmacies, 20 banks, and 24 cafés, along with two dentists and five health centres. A supermarket is 73 metres away and a hospital 642 metres, which places daily and medical needs within walking distance. Education options are extensive at the regional level, with dozens of primary and secondary schools recorded, plus international schools such as the British International School roughly 3 km away and the English International College around 7.7 km. Public transport includes 11 bus lines and 50 stops in the area, supporting car-free living. Sports facilities are close: municipal pools and sports complexes within about a kilometre. Marinas at La Bajadilla and Marbella are around 1.4 km away. The rhythm of the area follows the coast: busy and tourist-oriented from late spring through summer, quieter and more residential in the off-season months.
The map shows the apartment's position on the Golden Mile, between Marbella's historic centre to the east and Puerto Banús to the west. Visible in the surroundings are the beaches along the seafront, the marinas at roughly 1.4 km, and the concentration of shops and restaurants within walking distance. The Sierra foothills form the backdrop inland.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The Golden Mile is the coastal strip between central Marbella and Puerto Banús, historically one of the most recognised addresses on the Costa del Sol. Rio Verde sits toward the Puerto Banús end of this corridor. Compared with the comparable projects listed, Torre del Mar, Mijas, and Estepona, this location is closer to the established premium core of Marbella and its marina district, at a correspondingly higher price per square metre. Málaga city and its airport lie roughly 40–50 minutes to the east.
The nearest beach, Playa de la Bajadilla, is approximately 1.3 km away, with other beaches at 3.2 km and 3.9 km. Marbella's marinas are roughly 1.4–1.5 km away, and Puerto Banús is about a ten-minute walk from the property. Golf options within reach include courses at roughly 6.6 to 11 km, including Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 8.1 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 38 km in a straight line, typically a 40–50 minute drive; Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at roughly 59 km straight-line. An electric vehicle charging point is recorded 434 metres from the property, and a Tesla supercharger is around 4.3 km away in Marbella.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 38 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 59 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at approximately 81 metres above sea level, with a moderate average slope of around 4.9 per cent toward the beach, a walkable incline rather than a steep coastal hill. Historical climate data records roughly 3,851 sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.3°C. The comfortable swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, spans about four months, concentrated in summer; outside this window sea swimming is possible but cooler. The regional climate supports terrace use and outdoor living for most of the year, which is relevant given the apartment's covered, south-facing terrace. Beyond the coastline, viewpoints such as Mirador de los Gitanos at 2.5 km and Mirador de Ojén at 4.8 km give access to hillside walks in the Sierra behind Marbella.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is a defining feature: Playa de la Bajadilla is about 1.3 km away, with Playa de Casablanca at 3.2 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.9 km, all along the Marbella seafront with its associated chiringuitos and promenade. Golf is well represented, with Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 8.1 km, Magna Marbella Golf at 8.9 km, and practice facilities such as The Range at 6.6 km. Swimming pools are available at Piscina Municipal (0.9 km) and Supera Miraflores (1.0 km), alongside sports centres including Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima (0.9 km). Two marinas within about 1.5 km provide berths, waterfront dining, and departure points for boat excursions, and the community's own pool and bicycle storage support everyday recreation on site.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.1°C | 64 mm |
| February | 12.9°C | 40 mm |
| March | 14.0°C | 130 mm |
| April | 15.9°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.1°C | 23 mm |
| June | 22.8°C | 6 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.1°C | 24 mm |
| October | 19.8°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.4°C | 78 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 70 mm |
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Measured against the listed comparables, this property occupies a different segment of the market. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all new-build or near-new developments in secondary coastal towns east and west of Marbella. At €405,000 for 46 m², this apartment is priced at a substantially higher rate per square metre, and the difference is explained almost entirely by location: the Golden Mile is one of the most established premium corridors on the Costa del Sol, running between Marbella's old town and Puerto Banús. What the comparables offer in space, modern construction, and community amenities, this property trades for immediacy, a finished, furnished unit with an active tourist licence in a district where rental demand is structurally supported by tourism infrastructure (52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds in the surrounding area). Buyers comparing options should weigh three trade-offs. First, new-build projects in Torre del Mar, Mijas, or Estepona typically include contemporary energy standards, larger terraces relative to unit size, and on-site amenities such as pools and gyms; this 1970 building offers none of the new-build certifications but does offer a location those towns cannot match. Second, transport: the comparables sit at varying distances from Málaga airport, whereas the Golden Mile is roughly a 40–50 minute drive. Third, liquidity: established Golden Mile resale stock historically retains demand in both rising and flat markets, though at a higher entry price. For buyers whose priority is space per euro, the comparables are stronger; for buyers prioritising address, walkability to Puerto Banús, and letting income from day one, this listing occupies a distinct position.
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