MPDunne advises buyers and sellers across Marbella East, the roughly 15-kilometre stretch of coast running from Río Real to Cabopino. Our advisors handle enquiries in English, Spanish, French and German, and cover every named community along it, from Los Monteros to Elviria to Las Chapas.
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Marbella East includes luxury beachfront communities like Los Monteros and Marbesa, and golf-communities like Río Real, Santa Maria and Santa Clara Golf. We work both, so our comparable evidence isn't limited to one area or property type.
Three hotel branded developments are currently planned along this coast, the Four Seasons Río Real, Waldorf Astoria Higuerón Marbella Golf Resort, and a beachfront resort in Las Dunas, Elviria. We track what each means for values in the surrounding streets, not just the schemes themselves.
Our Marbella East advisors cover all four primary buyer languages, matching the international mix of family and second-home buyers the area attracts.
Our Hamptons International partnership opens the Hamptons Private Office, used for ultra-premium and off-market properties, including the larger beachfront estates around Los Monteros and Elviria.
Marbella East is one of Marbella´s most popular upcoming areas, offering an excellent choice for those seeking a relaxed and sophisticated beachside lifestyle close to Marbella town. Spreading from Rio Real, Los Monteros, Costabella, El Rosario, Las Chapas, Elviria, Marbesa and out to Cabopino/Artola, Marbella East is known for its gorgeous sandy beaches, pine forests, golf courses, fine dining and diverse sporting and natural amenities.
Pricing along this coast depends heavily on which community a property sits in, and asking prices per square metre currently vary by more than double between the strongest and weakest performing pockets. We value against completed transactions in the specific sub-area rather than a Marbella East average, since that average tells you very little about any single street. We’ll agree the right marketing route once we know exactly where your property sits.
Marbella East is not a single market, it’s a string of distinct communities along 15 kilometres of coast. Los Monteros, Río Real, El Rosario and Costabella sit closest to Marbella itself. Elviria, Las Chapas and Marbesa are quieter beachside communities in the municipality’s most eastern points. Cabopino, at the far end, is quieter and closer to Mijas. Marbella old town is a 21-minute drive, Puerto Banús 26 minutes, and Málaga Airport 40 minutes.
Buyer representation across every Marbella East community, from initial search through to notary completion, with full legal and due diligence support.
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Buying in Marbella East follows the standard Spanish process: pay a deposit, sign a reservation contract, due diligence by your lawyer, a private purchase contract, then completion at the notary. Non-residents can buy freely, and you will need an NIE number and a Spanish bank account, both of which can be arranged remotely with power of attorney. Purchase costs and taxes sit on top of the price and change from time to time, so we will introduce you to a Spanish lawyer to confirm the current position.
It depends on how far from Marbella you want to be and what you’re prioritising. Los Monteros, Río Real and Costabella sit closest to town and command the highest prices. Elviria, Las Chapas and Marbesa are more quiet green communities, while Santa Clara, Rio Real and Santa Maria are golf-side properties a short drive from the sea. Cabopino, at the far eastern end, is quieter and borders Mijas Costa. We will narrow this with you before you start viewing.
In Spain the seller pays the estate agent commissions and the buyer only pays the agreed price and property taxes. For our direct listings, our fee is set out in writing before any agreement is signed, and it is agreed against the marketing approach we recommend for the property rather than applied as a flat rate.
Generally, yes, on a like-for-like basis, though both areas span a wide range depending on frontline position. Elviria’s beachfront stock competes on price with Nueva Andalucía’s golf frontline rather than undercutting it outright, while inland Elviria tends to be noticeably more affordable than most of Nueva Andalucía, it offers a relaxing lifestyle among pine trees. The most useful comparison is between specific streets rather than the two areas as a whole, and we can talk you through that directly.
Yes, and it’s one of the areas where we place the most family buyers, particularly in Elviria and Los Monteros. Several international schools sit within a short drive, and the area’s beachfront position means daily life doesn’t depend on a car trip to the coast the way some inland areas do. Which specific community suits a family best depends on school choice and commute, and we can talk that through directly.
