Where Would You Like to Live?

"Every area has a personality. Let us introduce them."

We know every corner of Marbella — and we are here to help you find your place in it.
Why Marbella?

The place people come to visit — and stay forever.

Over 320 days of sunshine, world-class coastline, Michelin-starred dining, championship golf, international schools and a community of people who have chosen to live life on their own terms.

 

From the glamour of the Golden Mile to the authenticity of Marbella East — world-class beaches, the best beach clubs on the entire Mediterranean, fitness studios, golf courses, tennis and padel clubs and much more. We know every corner of our area.

And beyond the lifestyle — Marbella remains one of the most resilient and sought-after real estate markets in Europe. Values here do not just hold. They grow.
Every client I have worked with who made the move says the same thing — they only regret not doing it earlier.
320+

Days of Sunshine

70+

Golf Courses

20+

Int'l Schools

27km

Of Coastline

Top 5

Safest in Spain

40min

Málaga Airport

20+

Nationalities

€14B+

Annual Investment

2.5h

Sierra Nevada

10+

Marinas & Ports

Horse Riding

Top

Private Hospitals

Explore the Areas
From Guadalmina to Cabopino
Scroll and explore the coastline — from La Zagaleta in the hills to the Mediterranean shore.
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Guadalmina
San Pedro
La Zagaleta
Nueva Andalucía
Puerto Banús
Sierra Blanca
Golden Mile
MARBELLA EAST — gold pins
Río Real
Los Monteros
Costabella
El Rosario
Elviria
Las Chapas
Cabopino
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★ Marbella East — Our Speciality
Marbella East — Our Speciality
Other Areas
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Area Guide to Marbella & the Costa del Sol

Marbella is not one place. It is many. And I know every one of them.

After almost 10 years living and working in Marbella, this place has become much more than where I do business — it is home. My family and I have built our life here. Our children go to school here, our friends live here, and over the years I have come to know not just the properties, but the areas, the people and the lifestyle that make each part of the Costa del Sol unique.

One of the most important parts of finding the right home is understanding where it should be. Every client is different. Some want privacy and tranquillity, others want energy, beach life, golf or a strong community around them. That is why I do not believe in simply sending listings. I believe in understanding your lifestyle first — and then guiding you towards the areas that truly fit you.

This guide is based on real experience, local knowledge and years of helping clients find their place here. My goal is simple: to give you an honest and practical understanding of what each area offers, so you can make the right decision with confidence.

If you would like to explore which area could fit your lifestyle best, I would be happy to guide you.

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Alejandro Gerdt Gonzalez

Owner & Founder, Favorite Home Marbella

All Areas — Costa del Sol
These are the main areas we cover across the Costa del Sol. Click on any area to discover its subzones, lifestyle, available properties and everything you need to know before choosing where to live.
Marbella East — Our Speciality
We have lived and worked in Marbella East for almost 10 years. It is our home, and we know it better than anyone. If this is where you want to be, there is no one better placed to find your property here.
Where We Call Home

Marbella has many faces. This one is our favourite.

We chose to live here. Our children grow up here. And every day we understand a little more why our clients never want to leave.
Mediterranean Lifestyle

Don Carlos, La Cabane, Casanis beach — and hidden chiringuitos only locals know. Every morning here feels like a choice, not a routine.

A True Community

Predominantly German-speaking — Swiss, Austrian, German — alongside Dutch and British. A genuinely international community that is warm, established and welcoming. People stay because of the people.

Golf, Tennis & Padel

Four golf courses within 10 minutes. Padel clubs on every corner. Tennis, cycling, water sports, horse riding. Active people find everything they need — and more.

Nature & Space

The Artola dunes. The pine forests of Las Chapas. Cabopino marina. This part of Marbella still has nature — and that is increasingly rare.

Exceptional Value

Properties here still offer real value — plots with sea views, homes to reform with real potential. Unlike Nueva Andalucía, where prices have become very high and land increasingly scarce, Marbella East still rewards those who move early.

Smart Investment

With €1.5 billion in hotel investment incoming, that window is closing fast. The buyers who act now are buying at the last price this market will see for years.

Everything Within Reach

Ten minutes to Marbella centre. Fifteen to Puerto Banús. Forty to Málaga Airport. You are connected to everything — and insulated from the noise of it.

Wellness & Fitness

Reformer Pilates, cold plunge, infrared sauna, yoga on the beach, horse riding through pine forest. This is where people who take their health seriously choose to live.

The people who find Marbella East rarely look anywhere else. We have seen it happen hundreds of times.

"Tell me how you want to live. I will tell you exactly where."

Tell Alejandro your lifestyle, your priorities and your budget. He will match you with the area — and the property — that genuinely fits.

Alejandro Gerdt González · Owner & Founder, Favorite Home Marbella
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The Upcoming Investments

Over €1.5 Billion. The World is Coming to Marbella East.

Six confirmed luxury hotel and resort projects are transforming this into the single most exciting stretch of coastline in southern Europe right now.

Four Seasons Río Real

Five-star hotel, branded residences, world-class dining across 27 hectares.

€650–740 million · 2029
Waldorf Astoria Higuerón

Spain's first Waldorf Astoria — 120 rooms and 120 branded residences.

€220 million · 2029
Ikos Resorts, Pinomar

Award-winning luxury brand on the former Marbella Playa beachfront site.

€120 million · 2027
Las Dunas Resort, Elviria

Major beachfront resort setting a new standard for coastal luxury.

€500 million · 2027
Kimpton Los Monteros

Reopened 2025 as five-star hotel with Dolce & Gabbana at La Cabane.

Fully operational · 2025
Don Carlos Marbella

€43M renovation, Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre, fine dining and wellness.

€43 million · Reopened 2026
Market Data

The Numbers Behind the Opportunity.

2026 — Current Market

14.1%

Price Growth
Las Chapas & El Rosario

5–8%

Annual Growth Marbella General

€3,200

Starting Price/m² Marbella East

65%+

International Buyers of All Transactions
2027 — Projected

18–22%

FORECAST GROWTH MARBELLA EAST

8–12%

Forecast Growth Marbella General

€4,200+

Est. Price/m² Post Four Seasons

70%+

Projected Int’l Buyers 2027 Forecast
The buyer who moves before the Four Seasons pre-sales launch in 2027 is buying at the lowest price this market will see for years. Supply is constrained, demand is international and growing, and €1.5 billion in hotel investment is about to change the perception of this coastline forever.
Projections based on confirmed hotel investment pipeline and current market trajectory. Not financial advice.
Discover Each Area

The Zones of Marbella East

Each zone has its own character, its own community and its own opportunities. Which one feels like home?
Elviria

Elviria

Incl. Marbesa · Santa María Golf · Don Carlos
Beautiful beaches, international schools and a genuine family community minutes from Marbella. Home to the Don Carlos hotel, now with the Rafa Nadal Tennis Centre.
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Los Monteros

Marbella East’s most exclusive address. Beachfront estates, complete privacy and the iconic Los Monteros hotel — now Kimpton, with Dolce & Gabbana.
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Río Real

Incl. Santa Clara Golf · Marbella Country Club

Elegant golf living in a natural setting. One of the most sought-after areas in Marbella East, with views over the course, the sea and the Sierra beyond.

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El Rosario

Incl. Ricmar · El Rosario Alto
Peaceful, well-connected and family-friendly. Easy access to beaches, schools and everything Marbella offers — without the noise of the centre.
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Las Chapas

Incl. Hacienda Las Chapas · Artola
Space, greenery and some of the finest beaches on the Costa del Sol. The Dunas de Artola Natural Monument sits at the eastern edge — one of the last protected coastlines in the region.
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Artola & Cabopino

Eastern limit of Marbella · Cabopino Golf
A hidden coastal gem with a charming marina, natural dunes and an authentic atmosphere increasingly rare on the Costa del Sol. Beyond Cabopino, the municipality of Mijas begins.

We visited Marbella many times over the years – always the Golden Mile, always Puerto Banús. Then Alejandro took us east. We bought in Elviria three months later. We have never looked back.

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