This resale apartment is situated in Condado de Sierra Blanca, a gated community in the foothills above Marbella's Golden Mile. The property offers 157 m² of constructed space, including 37.20 m² of terraces, with two bedrooms and three bathrooms. Completed in 2005 (indicative), it faces south and south-west with views over protected greenery towards the Mediterranean. The location combines an elevated residential setting with practical access to Marbella centre, beaches roughly two kilometres away, and several golf courses within four kilometres. The development includes communal pools and landscaped gardens.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Sierra Blanca is a residential urbanisation on the western side of Marbella, positioned on the lower slopes of the mountain range of the same name. The area lies inland of the coastal strip, roughly 1.9 km from the nearest beach and about five minutes by car from the Golden Mile. The setting is suburban, close to forest and to international schools, with Marbella town centre within short driving distance.
The apartment suits households seeking a two-bedroom layout with generous outdoor space and a quiet, elevated position. South and south-west orientation supports afternoon and evening use of the covered terraces. Communal pools, gardens, a lift and fitted wardrobes cover standard residential needs. Three bathrooms provide capacity for guests alongside two bedrooms, which some buyers may use as a bedroom plus study.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of Condado de Sierra Blanca, a development completed in 2005 (indicative). The property is finished and available for immediate transfer, subject to the standard resale purchase process. Interior condition is listed as excellent and good, with contemporary presentation shown in the photographic material.
The property offers two bedrooms rather than three or more. Parking arrangements and storage are not specified in the available data. The building dates from 2005, so energy performance documentation may differ from current new-build standards. The nearest beach is under two kilometres away but reached via a slope of approximately 7.4%, meaning walking access involves a gradient. No private pool is included; swimming facilities are communal.
This property matches several recognisable buyer situations. A couple seeking a permanent or long-stay residence in Marbella may find the two-bedroom, three-bathroom layout sufficient, with the extra bathroom adding flexibility for guests. Buyers wanting a second home with sea views but without the maintenance burden of a villa may value the communal gardens and pools alongside the 37.20 m² of private terraces. Families with children at international schools benefit from the British International School at 1.1 km, alongside the wider selection of 41 primary and 28 secondary schools recorded in the surrounding area. Purchasers who prioritise quiet may respond to the position above a natural green area, away from the density of the coastal strip. The property is less likely to suit buyers requiring three or more bedrooms, those wanting a private pool, or households dependent entirely on walking access to the beach, given the roughly two-kilometre distance and the 7.4% gradient on the return. Buyers comparing against new-build alternatives should note the 2005 construction date and factor in a technical survey as part of due diligence. For owners of electric vehicles, a charging point sits 1.7 km away, with a Tesla Supercharger at 2.0 km. The location also works for golfers, with Golf Los Naranjos and Aloha Golf Club within four kilometres.
The photographic material shows a property presented in contemporary style: a marble-fitted bathroom with shower, a second bathroom with double vanity and bathtub, a bright white hallway with fitted storage, and a terrace overlooking palms, cacti and the sea. Interior features listed include fitted wardrobes, air conditioning and a fireplace, indicating both summer cooling and winter heating options. The condition is recorded as excellent and good. As a 2005 development, the construction reflects the standards of that period in established Marbella urbanisations, typically including built-in wardrobes throughout, tiled floors and pre-installed air conditioning ducting; buyers should verify the age and service history of the climate systems during viewing. The covered terrace extends usable outdoor time into cooler months, and the lift removes stair access as a daily consideration. Communal areas, gardens, pools and pathways, are maintained through the community fee structure, which buyers should review alongside the annual costs. No specific energy certificate rating is provided in the available data; Spanish law requires a valid energy performance certificate for resale transactions, so this document should be requested during the purchase process. Overall, the finishing level is consistent with a well-maintained, updated resale rather than a recently delivered new build, and the technical due diligence should follow resale rather than off-plan procedures.
The property is listed at €759,900 as a completed resale apartment. This price positions it above comparable new-build apartments in locations further along the coast, such as Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona, where starting prices range from roughly €205,000 to €269,950. The difference reflects the Marbella address, the 157 m² constructed area including 37.20 m² of terraces, and the sea views from an elevated gated community. Within Sierra Blanca itself, prices vary according to position within the urbanisation, floor level and view quality. As this is a resale, additional costs including transfer tax, notary and registry fees apply separately to the purchase price.
Daily life in this part of Sierra Blanca follows a rhythm set by its elevated position between the mountain slopes and the Marbella coastline. The apartment sits within Condado de Sierra Blanca, a gated development surrounded by mature tropical and Mediterranean planting, with communal pools used mainly during the warmer months. Because the property faces south and south-west, the terraces receive sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, which shapes when outdoor meals and relaxation realistically take place. The nearest supermarket is about 1.6 km away and the nearest pharmacy 1.8 km, so most routine shopping is done by short car journeys. Restaurants within a two-kilometre radius number around six, which keeps the immediate area quiet but means dining out usually involves a drive towards the Golden Mile or Marbella centre. The British International School lies 1.1 km away, making the location workable for families with school-age children. For recreation, the apartment is positioned between two different environments: the coast, with Playa de Casablanca at 1.9 km, and the hillside, with viewpoints such as Mirador la Concha reachable within a few kilometres. The slope towards the beach is measured at approximately 7.4%, so cycling or walking back up from the coast requires effort. A car is described as convenient but not essential for everything; eleven public transport lines and fifty stops serve the wider Marbella area. The overall pattern is a calm residential base with urban amenities a short drive downhill.
Sierra Blanca sits between two distinct zones: the forested slopes of the Sierra Blanca mountain range above and the hotel and residential strip of Marbella below. This intermediate position defines daily life. The urbanisation itself is quiet, with low building density and views over greenery, while the services of a town of Marbella's scale remain within a short radius. Within two kilometres, the recorded facilities include six restaurants, two pharmacies, a hospital at 2.1 km and five health centres in the wider area. Public transport coverage, eleven lines and fifty stops, connects the area to Marbella centre and surrounding districts, though most residents use a car for shopping and school runs. The nearest supermarket at 1.6 km is reachable in a few minutes by car. Sports facilities nearby include Club de Tenis y Padel El Mirador at 1.8 km and Polideportivo Paco Cantos at 2.3 km, plus a public swimming pool at 2.7 km. The environment stays active year-round rather than emptying outside summer, as Marbella functions as a permanent residential town with 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 tourist beds supporting services through all seasons. Local festivities, 32 public holidays per year, periodically bring events to the town centre, roughly ten minutes away by car.
The map shows the property's position on the lower slopes of the Sierra Blanca range, west of Marbella centre. Note the concentration of beaches to the south-east within two kilometres, the golf courses clustered to the west, and the road connections running between the coast and the urbanisation.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sierra Blanca occupies a specific niche within Marbella: an elevated, low-density urbanisation directly above the Golden Mile, closer to the town centre than the golf valley developments of Nueva Andalucía yet greener and quieter than the beachfront. To the west lie the golf-oriented communities around Aloha and Las Brisas; to the east, central Marbella and the old town; and below, the hotel strip of the Golden Mile. This positions the property for buyers weighing proximity to town against a residential hillside setting, roughly ten minutes from Puerto Banús by car.
Distances from the property run as follows: the nearest beach, Playa de Casablanca, is 1.9 km away, with Playa de la Fontanilla at 2.0 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 2.1 km. Marbella's marina, Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen, lies 3.2 km away. Golf options cluster to the west: Golf Los Naranjos and The Range at 3.2 km, Aloha Golf Club at 3.9 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 4.8 km and Magna Marbella at 5.6 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 41 km by straight line, normally a 40 to 50-minute drive; Gibraltar Airport lies about 56 km to the west. An EV charging point is 1.7 km away and a Tesla Supercharger 2.0 km. Healthcare access includes a hospital at 2.1 km, and the British International School sits 1.1 km from the property.
| Beach Distance | 1.9 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 41 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 56 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location records an average annual temperature of 18.0°C, with monthly averages ranging from 11°C to 26°C, and approximately 3,856 hours of sunshine per year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, lasts about four months, concentrated in summer. The property sits at 141 metres above sea level, high enough to benefit from sea views and evening ventilation from the slopes, but low enough that winter temperatures remain mild by inland Andalusian standards. The gradient down to the coast measures roughly 7.4%, which affects walking and cycling routes to the beach. The proximity to forest, noted in the property features, means the surrounding hillside retains native vegetation, and viewpoints such as Mirador la Concha at 3.2 km and Cantera de la Legua at 2.8 km offer walking destinations above the urbanisation. The fireplace listed among the features reflects the cooler winter evenings at this elevation, while air conditioning covers the summer peak months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa de Casablanca (1.9 km), Playa de la Fontanilla (2.0 km) and Playa de Nagüeles (2.1 km), lie along Marbella's central and western coastline, all within a five to seven-minute drive. Playa de la Bajadilla, at 4.1 km, sits next to the fishing port. Marbella's beaches include several Blue Flag awarded stretches, with chiringuitos and water sports concentrated around the Fontanilla and Casablanca areas. Golf forms the second recreational layer: Golf Los Naranjos and The Range at 3.2 km, Aloha Golf Club at 3.9 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 4.8 km and Magna Marbella at 5.6 km place the property within the heart of the Marbella golf valley's eastern edge. Additional facilities include Club de Tenis y Padel El Mirador (1.8 km), a public pool at Supera Miraflores (2.7 km) and the polideportivo at Paco Cantos (2.3 km). Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen (3.2 km) and Marina la Bajadilla (4.3 km), provide moorings and waterfront dining.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6°C | 80 mm |
| February | 12.5°C | 47 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 154 mm |
| April | 15.5°C | 70 mm |
| May | 18.7°C | 27 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 25.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.8°C | 28 mm |
| October | 19.4°C | 72 mm |
| November | 15.0°C | 89 mm |
| December | 12.8°C | 80 mm |
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Ref: VL245162
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this Sierra Blanca apartment occupies a different segment from the comparable developments listed. Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) are new-build projects in the eastern and western stretches of the coast, where starting prices per square metre run materially below central Marbella levels. The €759,900 asking price here reflects several factors specific to the location: the Marbella address immediately above the Golden Mile, the elevated sea-view position, and 157 m² of constructed space including over 37 m² of terraces, dimensions rarely found at the comparable projects' entry price points. The trade-off is age. A 2005 resale building will not carry the energy ratings, warranty coverage or contemporary specifications of a 2024-2025 new build, and buyers should budget for technical survey and potential modernisation. Against other Marbella locations, Sierra Blanca compares most directly with Nueva Andalucía's golf-side urbanisations, which offer similar gated-community living but sit further from the town centre and beach. Against beachfront Golden Mile properties, Sierra Blanca offers more space, greenery and quiet for the money, at the cost of a two-kilometre distance to the sand and a gradient on the return journey. Transaction volumes in the area, 4,743 recorded property transactions, indicate an active resale market, which supports liquidity considerations for future resale. Buyers weighing investment logic should compare rental demand: Sierra Blanca attracts longer-stay and family rentals tied to the international school calendar, whereas beachfront zones draw shorter summer lets with stronger seasonality.
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