Property for sale in Marbella
Property for sale in Marbella, from an apartment in the old town to a villa on the Golden Mile. Twenty-seven kilometres of coast, international schools, golf and a life that carries on all year round.
Source: idealista, average asking price per m², September 2026. Drive time in light traffic.
Who is it for?
Is Marbella right for you?
Ideal if you
- want everything within reach: beaches, restaurants, hospitals and schools
- are moving with children and want an international school
- want to live year-round in a town that never shuts down
- want a resilient investment at the Costa del Sol's best-known address
Less suitable if you
- want lots of space on a small budget (look at Manilva or Mijas instead)
- want to be very close to the airport (Torremolinos or Benalmádena are nearer)
- want to avoid crowds and traffic in summer
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Marbella is the Costa del Sol's calling card, but behind the glamour is a real town with schools, hospitals, markets and neighbourhoods where Spanish families have lived for generations. The municipality stretches along twenty-seven kilometres of coast, from Guadalmina in the west to Cabopino in the east, with the Sierra Blanca mountains as a backdrop. You live among a very international community and life never stops, not even in January.
Marbella's different areas
Marbella West covers San Pedro de Alcántara, Guadalmina, Nueva Andalucía and Puerto Banús: a mix of Spanish town life, the golf valley and the famous marina. The Golden Mile, with Nagüeles and Sierra Blanca, is the prestigious strip between Puerto Banús and the centre, with grand villas and hotels such as Marbella Club and Puente Romano.
Marbella town centres on the old quarter with Plaza de los Naranjos, the promenade and the port. Marbella East, from Río Real and Los Monteros to Elviria and Cabopino, is greener and quieter, with dunes and family-friendly urbanisations. If you want to head properly into the hills, the mountain village of Istán offers peace and nature fifteen minutes from the coast.
Prices and market
According to idealista, Marbella's average asking price in September 2026 was €5,967 per m², 3.2% higher than a year earlier. The gaps between areas are wide: the Golden Mile stood at around €8,331 per m² and Nueva Andalucía at about €6,214, while San Pedro de Alcántara (about €4,649) and Marbella East (about €4,676) give you far more for your money. Half a million buys, on average, an apartment of roughly eighty square metres.
Beaches, golf and schools
The whole coastline is made up of sandy beaches, from the town beaches in the centre to the Artola dunes near Cabopino. Marbella has sixteen golf courses, including Guadalmina, Aloha, Las Brisas, Río Real and Marbella Golf. For families the choice of international schools is unrivalled: Aloha College, Swans International School, English International College, Laude San Pedro, St George's, the German School and the French international school, to name a few.
Getting around
Málaga airport is about fifty minutes away via the AP-7 or A-7; allow more in summer and at rush hour. There is no train in Marbella: the commuter line ends in Fuengirola and a coastal railway is still only at the study stage. A car is therefore useful, although in the centre, San Pedro and around Puerto Banús you can do a lot on foot. Healthcare is well covered, with the public Hospital Costa del Sol and several private clinics.
New build or resale, and who is it for?
Building land is scarce in Marbella, so new builds are concentrated in the hills of Nueva Andalucía, around San Pedro and in Marbella East, often as the replacement or renovation of an older villa. Resales offer more choice of large plots and central locations, but budget for updating older apartments. Marbella suits families, entrepreneurs and second-home owners who want to combine town and beach. If peace or maximum space is your priority, Benahavís or Estepona often makes more sense.
Frequently asked questions about Marbella
How much does a house in Marbella cost?
On average €5,967 per m² in September 2026 according to idealista. In San Pedro and Marbella East you pay around €4,650 per m², on the Golden Mile around €8,300. In the better areas villas quickly start above a million.
Which part of Marbella is best for families?
Nueva Andalucía (with Aloha College), San Pedro de Alcántara (with Laude San Pedro) and Marbella East (with English International College) are the most popular. They combine schools, space and amenities.
Is Marbella property a good investment?
Marbella is the coast's most established market, with demand from buyers worldwide. Prices rose 3.2% in the year to September 2026. Holiday lets require an Andalusian licence, while long-term rentals are in strong demand.
How far is Marbella from the airport?
About fifty minutes by car to Málaga airport, a little more from San Pedro and a little less from Marbella East. Gibraltar is roughly an hour away.
Can I buy a new build in Marbella?
Yes, mainly in Nueva Andalucía, around San Pedro and in Marbella East, plus renovated villas on the Golden Mile. Because land is scarce, good projects often sell off-plan.
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