Penthouses for sale in Marbella East
Quieter beaches, bigger plots, better value.
About Marbella East
Marbella East covers the coastline from the town centre east towards Cabopino and includes Elviria, Las Chapas and Hacienda Las Chapas. The area is characterised by larger plots, mature pine forests and some of the best beaches in the municipality. It is genuinely quieter and more residential than central Marbella, which makes it popular with families and full-time residents looking for space without leaving the Marbella postcode.
Typical price range: €350K – €8M
- Best beaches in Marbella
- Larger plots
- Family-friendly
- Mature pine forests
Penthouses in Marbella East, what to expect
Penthouses sit at the top of the apartment market and combine the convenience of communal living with the privacy of large private terraces, panoramic views and frequently a private plunge pool. They are particularly sought after for their open-air entertaining space and tend to hold value better than standard apartments in the same building.
Penthouse stock in Marbella East is genuinely scarce, typically the top floor of the mid-rise complexes around Elviria, Las Chapas and Hacienda Las Chapas, with large wrap-around terraces and gentle coastal slope with strong sea views from elevated hacienda las chapas positions. Frontline buildings such as Playa de Alicate carry the strongest resale premiums.
Long-let demand from families is strong year-round; short-let yields trail the west side. The segment sits in the mid-market band, well-located but materially below the Golden Mile, and plot sizes are amongst the largest in the municipality, so resale stock is comparatively varied and prices per m² of land are lower than west of town.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the price range for penthouses in Marbella East?
Penthouses in Marbella East fall within the wider area range of €350K – €8M, with the strongest pricing concentrated around Elviria and Playa de Alicate. The area sits in the mid-market band, well-located but materially below the Golden Mile, so a penthouse here is priced against that benchmark, not against the wider Costa del Sol average.
How much off-market activity is there for penthouses in Marbella East?
Plot sizes are amongst the largest in the municipality, so resale stock is comparatively varied and prices per m² of land are lower than west of town. In practice, that means a meaningful share of the best penthouses in Marbella East, particularly around Elviria, change hands before they reach the public portals. Find Marbella plugs into that off-market layer alongside the full portal feed.
What does a typical penthouse in Marbella East look like?
Detached villas on plots of 1,000–3,000 m² in mature pine settings, with low-density beachside apartment complexes along Elviria and Las Chapas. For penthouses specifically, that translates into stock that reflects Marbella East's character rather than generic Costa del Sol product, frontline along Elviria / Las Chapas; 5–10 minutes from inland urbanisations, with gentle coastal slope with strong sea views from elevated hacienda las chapas positions.
Who is buying penthouses in Marbella East right now?
Families and full-time relocators who want space, pine forest and quieter beaches without leaving the Marbella postcode. For penthouses, that buyer mix tends to keep demand resilient through the off-season as well as the summer peak.
Can foreigners buy a penthouse in Marbella East?
Yes. There are no restrictions on foreign buyers purchasing a penthouse in Marbella East or anywhere else in Spain. You will need an NIE number and a Spanish bank account. Budget approximately 10–13% of the purchase price on top of the headline figure (7% ITP on resale or 10% VAT + 1.2% Stamp Duty on new-build, plus notary, registry and legal fees).
Are penthouses in Marbella East a good rental investment?
Long-let demand from families is strong year-round; short-let yields trail the west side. For penthouses, that translates into licensed VFT short-let yields typically in the 5–7% gross range for well-located stock (with proximity to Río Real a meaningful driver of winter occupancy). Long-let yields run closer to 4–5%.
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