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Area guide · Marbella East · Elviria, Las Chapas, Cabopino
Property for Sale in Marbella East
Marbella East — “East Marbella” in most agents’ listings — is the half of the municipality of Marbella that lies east of the town centre: some fifteen kilometres between Río Real and the marina of Cabopino, with golf courses, pine woods, wide beaches and estates of villas and apartments. There is no single “centre”: each area works on its own, and price changes a lot depending on whether you are by the sea or north of the motorway. Here is what buyers paid over the last year, what was on the market on 9 November 2026 and our reading of each part, with the Golden Mile as a reference to the west. Use this guide to compare the areas from Río Real to Cabopino before narrowing your property search.
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Marbella East in numbers
Two postcodes and two sources. Postcode 29603 (Río Real, Los Monteros and the eastern edge of the town centre) and 29604 (Elviria, Las Chapas, Cabopino) together recorded 942 sales over the last twelve months. In 29603, 93 of the 401 sales were new-builds, with a much higher average €/m² than resale (6,068 against 4,456), which lifts the postcode average; in 29604, only 6 of 541. The second table shows what 433 homes in our catalogue were listed for on 9 November 2026. One table counts what was signed over a year and the other what was advertised on one day: they are not the same homes, so do not compare them directly.
What buyers paid in Marbella East (postcodes 29603 and 29604)
Sales recorded by notaries, all property types, last 12 months (window updated 21 Oct 2026). Source: Consejo General del Notariado, statistics portal.
Type
Sales
Avg €/m²
Average price
29603 · Río Real, Los Monteros, east of centre
401
€4,889
€707,310
29604 · Elviria, Las Chapas, Cabopino
541
€4,193
€679,905
Asking prices in our catalogue on 9 November 2026
Residential listings in Marbella East (Río Real and Los Monteros to Elviria, Las Chapas and Cabopino) in our MLS catalogue on 9 Nov 2026: 433 homes, of which the four main types below cover 423. Range = central 80% of asking prices (10th–90th percentile). Source: SOBE Invest catalogue (MLS).
Type
Listings
Median
Typical range
Median €/m²
Apartments
184
€618,750
€349,995 – €1,180,000
€4,922
Penthouses
67
€795,000
€460,000 – €1,850,000
€5,168
Townhouses & semi-detached
54
€949,500
€432,000 – €1,950,000
€4,816
Villas
118
€2,600,000
€1,199,000 – €5,675,000
€6,593
Figures are rounded. The postcode averages and the mapped-area figures in the section below cover different time windows.
The areas of Marbella East
From west to east along the A-7: first Río Real and Los Monteros, five minutes from the town centre; then Santa Clara and Los Altos on the hillside; then Elviria, the area with the most supply and services; and finally Las Chapas, Marbesa and Cabopino on the border with Mijas. Where the Notaries give a figure for the mapped estate (12 months to July 2026) we show it; elsewhere, the postcode average (window updated 21 October 2026). They are two different time windows.
Río Real and Torre Real
Río Real ≈ €3,835/m² (mapped area, to July 2026) · postcode 29603 ≈ €4,889/m² (window updated 21 Oct 2026)
The first estate east of the town centre, around the Río Real golf course and its hotel, with the river valley as a natural border. Apartments and townhouses from the 1990s and 2000s by the golf, villas higher up and Río Real beach below. Torre Real, right next to the centre, is mostly apartment complexes with pools.
Best for: buyers who want golf and beach without moving away from town: Marbella is five minutes away and the La Cañada shopping centre is next door.
Keep in mind: the Río Real figure is for the estate and a different time window; the 29603 average includes new-builds near the centre. The A-7 runs between the golf and the beach: check how you would walk across.
Los Monteros is one of Marbella’s historic estates, which grew up around its hotel in the 1960s: large plots, mature gardens and a beach with its own beach club. Bahía de Marbella, on the frontline, combines villas and apartment complexes by a wide, uncrowded beach. Hospital Costa del Sol is in this stretch, by the motorway. In our catalogue on 9 November 2026, the median asking price of villas here was about €5 million (11 listings).
Best for: buyers seeking beachfront villas or homes one street back from the beach who prefer the east to the density of the Golden Mile; families with the hospital and the town centre five minutes away.
Keep in mind: large houses from the 1960s–80s that often need full renovation; in the lower part, A-7 noise depends a lot on the street, and supply is short (39 listings).
Santa Clara and Altos de los Monteros
Santa Clara ≈ €3,938/m² (mapped area, to July 2026) · postcode 29603 ≈ €4,889/m² (window updated 21 Oct 2026)
North of the motorway, on the hillside: the Santa Clara golf course with villas and townhouses from the 2000s around it, and Altos de los Monteros, with apartment complexes and recent villas looking down at the sea. Much of Marbella East’s new-build supply is here.
Best for: buyers who put views, a new home and quiet first, and accept driving everywhere.
Keep in mind: everything by car, including the beach; steep streets, and some developments are still being finished: check timelines, the first-occupation licence and bank guarantees for payments.
The centre of gravity of Marbella East and the area with the most listings in our catalogue (175). South of the A-7, complexes and villas among pines down to a long beach with beach bars; north of it, the Elviria commercial area with supermarkets, restaurants and schools, and villa estates with views higher up. It has everything, from 1980s apartments to brand-new villas.
Best for: families living here all year, with international schools nearby and the beach; second homes with services on foot.
Keep in mind: quality and price vary widely under the same name; the difference between south and north of the A-7 is large, and access from the motorway gets congested in summer.
Villa territory. Hacienda Las Chapas, north of the motorway, has large plots among pine woods and houses from the 1970s onwards, many already rebuilt. Marbesa and the lower part of Las Chapas sit between the A-7 and a wide beach, with villas on quiet streets and a few low-rise buildings. Of the 64 listings in these three areas, 35 are villas.
Best for: buyers looking for a large plot and privacy, or a villa by the beach without a marina atmosphere.
Keep in mind: few services inside the estates: even a loaf of bread means a drive to Elviria or Las Chapas; supply is short and condition varies a lot from house to house.
The eastern end of the municipality: the small Cabopino marina with its restaurants, the Artola dunes, protected as a natural monument, and one of Marbella’s most open beaches. North of the A-7, Reserva de Marbella and Artola Alta have apartment and townhouse complexes from the 2000s with sea views.
Best for: a second home with marina and beach on foot; buyers who want an apartment or townhouse in a community with a pool and accept being twenty minutes from the town centre.
Keep in mind: the furthest area from the centre (about 15 km), and the A-7 into Marbella gets busy in summer; part of Cabopino beach is naturist, worth knowing before buying on the frontline.
Twelve homes for sale in Marbella East today
A sample of current supply across the different areas, from apartments by the golf course to villas among the pines. Prices and availability as of 10 November 2026 — tap a home for photos and details. The full, live list for Marbella East is below.
Apartments and penthouses for sale in Marbella East
Distances: Marbella town centre 5–15 km depending on the area; Málaga airport about 45 km from Cabopino and about 55 km from Río Real (35–45 minutes on the AP-7).
Beaches: from Río Real to Cabopino, with the coastal path along much of the way and the Artola dunes at the eastern end.
Health: Hospital Costa del Sol (public) in Los Monteros, by the motorway; private clinics in Elviria and Marbella.
Schools: several international schools in and around Elviria; state schools in the eastern stretch itself.
Golf and shopping: Río Real, Santa Clara, Marbella Golf & Country Club and Cabopino Golf; La Cañada shopping centre next to Río Real and supermarkets in Elviria and Las Chapas.
Worth knowing before you buy
The key question is which side of the A-7 the home is on. Check the actual walking route to the beach and services, including any A-7 crossing; the side of the road alone does not establish walkability.
In Los Monteros, Hacienda Las Chapas and Marbesa many villas are 40 or 50 years old: ask for licences for past renovations and check what planning allows on the plot before paying for “potential”.
In Altos de los Monteros and Santa Clara there are developments under construction: licence, payment schedule and a bank guarantee for payments, always in writing.
Resale homes pay ITP transfer tax of 7% in Andalucía; the first sale of a new home pays 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty (AJD) (general 2026 rates; check your own case). Our purchase tax calculator adds notary, registry and legal fees.
Planning to rent it out? Requirements depend on the type of rental (regional registration, municipal licence, community rules): check them for the specific home and community before making an offer.
Marbella East — questions buyers ask us
How much does a property cost in Marbella East?
According to Spain’s General Council of Notaries (last twelve months, window updated 21 October 2026), postcode 29603 (Río Real, Los Monteros and the eastern edge of the centre) recorded 401 sales at an average of €4,889/m² and about €707,000 per sale; postcode 29604 (Elviria, Las Chapas, Cabopino) recorded 541 sales at €4,193/m² and about €680,000. In current listings (9 November 2026), the median asking price of apartments is about €619,000, with a usual range of €350,000 to €1.18 million; penthouses about €795,000.
How much does a villa cost in Marbella East?
On 9 November 2026 there were 118 villas for sale in the area: half were listed below about €2.6 million and the usual range ran from €1.2 to €5.7 million. Townhouses and semi-detached homes had a median of about €950,000. Villas in Los Monteros and Bahía de Marbella are listed well above that (median about €5 million, 11 listings); in Elviria they are listed lower (median about €2 million, 42 listings). These are asking prices, not sale prices.
Which parts of Marbella East are walkable to the beach and services?
It depends on the side of the A-7 and the actual route. South of the motorway, in Elviria, Marbesa, lower Las Chapas and Cabopino, the beach is usually on foot; in Elviria the commercial area is across the motorway via the crossings, and in Cabopino the marina and its restaurants are walkable. Río Real has the golf and hotel on foot and the beach across the A-7. Hacienda Las Chapas, Santa Clara, Altos de los Monteros and Reserva de Marbella are car areas for almost everything. Walk the route from the specific home before deciding.
Is Marbella East cheaper than the Golden Mile?
In recorded price per square metre, yes: postcode 29604 was about 29% below 29602 (€4,193 against €5,882/m², Notaries, last twelve months) and 29603 about 17% below. Compared with the town centre (29601, €4,497/m²), 29604 is a little cheaper and 29603 a little more expensive, partly because of new-builds. These averages cover different homes and areas: read them as area references, not as a comparison of specific houses. See also the Golden Mile page.
What kind of homes are there in Marbella East?
Of the 433 homes for sale on 9 November 2026, 184 were apartments, 67 penthouses, 118 villas and 54 townhouses or semi-detached homes — more than one in four is a villa, a high share for Marbella. Estates from the 1970s to 2000s with plots and pines are common; new-builds concentrate in Altos de los Monteros, Santa Clara and the part of 29603 closest to the centre.
Can you live in Marbella East all year? Do you need a car?
Yes, and Elviria and Las Chapas have a stable community of residents, with schools, supermarkets and restaurants open in winter. A car is almost essential throughout the area: public transport is limited to buses along the old coast road. In summer the A-7 exits and the beaches of Elviria and Cabopino fill up; from October to May the area is very quiet.
Looking in Marbella East?
Tell us what draws you (golf, beach, views), your budget and timing, and we will prepare a selection from the areas that fit. If you are torn between two, we can show you both in one morning so you can compare on the ground.
