Marbella East
This region covers the area from Mijas near Fuengirola to Marbella city. The areas Calahonda, Miraflores and Elviria are very popular among Scandinavians, and the beaches on this side of Marbella are probably the best on Costa del Sol. Malaga airport is only 25 minutes away, and Marbella city is 10 km from Elviria which is in the middle of this particular area.
Mountain Side
Cala de Mijas, Los Claveles, Riviera del Sol, Jarales de Alhamar, Sitio de Calahonda, Miraflores, Artola Alta, La Reserva de Marbella, Hacienda Las Chapas, Pueblo Los Arcos, Santa Maria, Cerrado de Elviria, Elviria Hills, Los Pinos, El Rosario, Balcon del Golf, Altos de Marbella, Las Lomas de Pozuelo, Rio Real.
Beach Side
Cala de Mijas, La Mimosa, Sitio de Calahonda, Cabopino, Marbesa, Rancho Wellington, Jardines de las Golondrinas, Los Angeles, El Real de Zaragoza, Pinomar, Vistamar, Playas Andaluzas, Las Chapas, Golden Beach, Alicate Playa, Los Monteros, Bahia de Marbella.
This region covers the City of Marbella and the surrounding areas. The properties on the beach side of Marbella are popular among the Spanish buyers. The close proximity to all facilites and the beach are important factors for clients buying in this area.
Finca Montuna, San Antonio, Huerto del Prado, La Florida, La Cantera, El Mirador, El Higueral, Valdeolletas, San Miguel, Xarblanca, Guadalpin.
This region includes the areas from Marbella city to Puerto Banus. It includes some of the most exclusive properties on the coast, and the beach side is completely developed. In particular, the Sierra Blanca development on the mountain side of the coastal highway is the most exclusive and prestigious area in Marbella. It enjoys fabulous views to Africa and Gibraltar, and Marbella centre is within walking distance. The area consists of remarkable villas and the population is highly mixed and international. Properties here start at ESP 150 million. Ancon Sierra and Coto Real are also very nice and exclusive areas with luxury apartment buildings.
Mountain Side
Sierra Blanca, Nagüeles, Cascada de Camoján, Jardines Colgantes, Marbella Hill Club, El Venero, El Batatal, La Capellania, La Virginia, Carolina, El Vicario, Altos de Salamanca, Casas del Señorio de Marbella, Coto Real, Ancon Sierra.
Beach Side
Alhambra del Mar, Marbellamar, Sta. Margarita, Los Verdiales, Las Torres, Marina Marbella, Oasis, Rio Verde, La Alcazaba.
The area starts from Puerto Banus and stretches inland into the valley at the foot of the Sierra Blanca mountain. The distance from Marbella is only 5 minutes. The area covers the so called Golf Valley which includes three top golf courses; Aloha, Las Brisas, and Los Naranjos. This golfers' paradise is very popular among golf enthiusiasts, and the close proximity to the luxurious Puerto Banus increases the property demand considerably. Apartments start from ESP 100-150 million. However, in the interior of the Golf Valley, it is possible to find relatively reasonably priced apartments around ESP 40 million.
Mountain Side
Aldea Blanca, Aloha, Los Naranjos, Las Brisas, Colonia del Angel, Los Dragos, La Cerquilla, La Retranca, Peña Blanca, Le Village, Rodeo Alto, Turtle Lake, Belvederes.
Beach Side
Los Granados, Jardines del Puerto, Andalucia del Mar, Villa Marina, Las Mimosas, La Pepina.
The region includes San Pedro de Alcantara and the Guadalmina area, and is 10 minutes from Marbella. In particular, the beach side area, Nueva Alcantara by San Pedro, has good investment potential, and will be fully developed in 2008. Guadalmina consists of developments around the two golf courses of Guadalmina Golf Club. The beach side is very exclusive and consists mainly of villas, while the mountain side contains more reasonably priced apartment buildings with good quality. The area is peaceful, ideal for golfers, and practically fully developed.
Mountain side
Guadalmina alta, Linda Vista, Balcón de San Pedro, La Fonda, Cartujano, Benavista.
Beach side
Nueva Alcantara, Guadalmina baja, El Ingenio, Las Petunias, Los Angeles, Hoyo 5.
This region stretches into the mountains from San Pedro towards the old city of Ronda. The hillside developments include fabulous ocean views and is ideal for people who are not dependent on being very close to the beach. In any case, the beach is never more than a 10-15 minute drive away. The area consists of both very exclusive and private estates such as La Zagaleta, which includes a private golf course for the residents, and more reasonably priced apartments and villas. The La Quinta area with two golf courses is ideal for golfers, and is also close to the Golf Valley.
La Quinta, Los Arqueros, Monte Halcones, La Zagaleta, El Madronal
This region covers the coastline from Guadalmina to Estepona. The beach side is currently in the process of being fully developed with exclusive apartment projects basically on the beach. Since direct beach access is starting to become a scarce asset on Costa del Sol, the prices of these properties are rapidly increasing. The mountain side of the area will probably be developed within the next ten years, and enjoys fantastic ocean views towards Africa and Gibraltar. The area is 15 minutes from Marbella and 10 minutes from Puerto Banus.
Mountain Side
Monte Biarritz, El Pilar, Atalaya, El Paraiso, Las Jacarandas, Bel Air, Vista Paraiso, Cancelada, Las Joyas Boladilla Alta, Las Terrazas del Sol.
Beach Side
Costalita, Costalita del Mar, El Presidente, Park Beach, Al-Menara, Cabo Bermejo, La Alcazaba, Los Granados Playa, Garden Beach
This region covers the areas from Estepona to Gibraltar. It includes the exclusive Sotogrande estate which is a sheltered community with large villas by the sea, a very nice harbor and mostly Spanish residents. The area has some of the best golf courses in Europe and includes the famous Valderama, Sotogrande, Alcaidesa, and San Roque. The area is 25 minutes from Marbella, and, apart from Sotogrande, it is less expensive than the more centrally located areas. However, if the European demand for a property under the sun continues as we see today, it is expected that also these areas west of Estepona will be further developed within the next ten years. Hence, the long term investment value could be great in today's market. Also, Gibraltar airport is only 20 minutes away.
