Beachside ground floor living in Elviria

The beach is within a five-minute walk, and the property is located next to the Don Carlos Hotel and Nikki Beach. This 2 bedroom ground floor apartment in Elviria places daily errands and sea swims on the coastal side of the main road, removing the need to cross the highway on foot. For anything further afield, a commercial centre and the A-7 coastal road are a three-minute drive away.

Inside the 90 m2 built area

The property measures 90 square metres built and combines a large living room with an open-plan kitchen. Having the kitchen open to the main room keeps the layout sociable and avoids the dark, narrow galley typical of older coastal flats. There are two bedrooms and two bathrooms, which allows two couples or a small family to stay without sharing a single washroom.

The 30 m2 terrace and community grounds

Outside, a 30 square metre terrace faces north, adding an outdoor room a third the size of the built area itself. On the Costa del Sol, a north-facing orientation stays out of the harsh direct glare during July and August, making the terrace usable for lunch in the middle of the day when south-facing spaces become too hot. A buyer who wants winter afternoon sun will need to check the exact shade lines during a viewing. Beyond the terrace, the property includes access to a swimming pool, a garden, and a parking space, solving the practical problem of leaving a car near the beach in high season.

Paperwork, licences, and rental rules

A critical point for any buyer is the paperwork: this resale property has no First Occupation Licence (LPO) and no tourist licence. That rules out short-term holiday lets completely, and anyone buying with a mortgage should confirm their bank's lending criteria regarding the missing LPO before committing. However, long-term rental is permitted, which suits an owner looking to let the flat to year-round residents or families using the English college five minutes away. Marbella centre is a fifteen-minute drive to the west, and Málaga Airport takes forty minutes by car.