Marbella East: Elviria, Los Monteros and Las Chapas
Marbella East is the part of the municipality between Marbella town and the boundary with Mijas. Its best-known neighbourhoods are Los Monteros, nearest the town, Elviria in the middle and Las Chapas beyond. It is greener and quieter than the west side, with long beaches and pine woods.
Who it suits
- Families who want a house and garden near the beach, as a main home.
- Buyers who want quiet and space over nightlife.
- People who travel often: this is the side of Marbella nearest Málaga and its airport.
The homes
- Villas on generous plots, in Las Chapas, Elviria and El Rosario.
- Beachside apartments in Los Monteros and Elviria.
- Hillside apartments and penthouses with sea views, in the heights of Los Monteros.
- New developments in Elviria.
Getting around
The coast road links the three neighbourhoods to Marbella town in one direction and to Málaga in the other. Marbella has no railway station; the nearest is Fuengirola, 27 km from Marbella. Málaga airport is about 40 minutes by car from Marbella, and Marbella East is on the airport side of the town.
Facts
| Municipality | Marbella, province of Málaga, Andalusia |
|---|---|
| Districts | Las Chapas and Marbella Este, two of Marbella's five districts |
| Neighbourhoods | Los Monteros, Elviria, Las Chapas |
| Marina | Cabopino, one of Marbella's four marinas |
| Golf | Río Real, Santa Clara, Santa María, Cabopino and Greenlife |
| Population of the municipality | 159,786 (National Statistics Institute, 1 January 2025) |
| Málaga airport | About 40 minutes by car from Marbella |
| Train | None in Marbella. Nearest station: Fuengirola, 27 km |
| Homes | Villas, beachside apartments, hillside apartments, new developments |
Questions and answers
What is Marbella East?
The part of the municipality of Marbella between the town and the boundary with Mijas. Its best-known neighbourhoods are Los Monteros, Elviria and Las Chapas.
Is Marbella East a good area to live in?
It suits families and anyone who wants quiet, a garden and the beach. It is the side of Marbella nearest Málaga and its airport, and further from Puerto Banús.
Which is better, Elviria or Los Monteros?
Los Monteros is nearer Marbella town and is known for villas and beachside apartments. Elviria is further east, with its own shops and services, villas, apartments and new developments. The choice usually turns on how close to the town you want to be.
Which golf courses are in Marbella East?
Río Real, Santa Clara, Santa María, Cabopino and Greenlife are all on the list of courses published by Marbella's tourism office.
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Sources
Read on 13 November 2026.
- Marbella tourism office, about Marbella (districts, coast): https://turismo.marbella.es/descubre/sobre-marbella.html
- Marbella tourism office, how to get there (marinas, airports, rail): https://turismo.marbella.es/descubre/como-llegar.html
- Marbella tourism office, golf: https://turismo.marbella.es/vive/golf.html
- National Statistics Institute, population by municipality, Málaga (table 2882): https://www.ine.es/jaxiT3/Datos.htm?t=2882