Marbesa, a Hidden Pearl in East-Marbella By Michael Bottenheft

Marbesa is a very attractive beachside area of cosy bungalows and luxury villa's, 8 km away from the city of Marbella. Still relatively unknown for many visitors and even residents, this appealing residential zone is upcoming, experienced a strong increase in interest of both end-users who love to live in a detached villa near the beach, and investors who consider Marbesa as a prime location for value appreciation in the nearby future.

Marbesa covers approx. 3 sq. Km, consisting of villa's and bungalows, between the mediterrenean Sea and the coastal road A7 (former N-340), located between Elviria (known of the 5-star hotel Don Carlos, Nikki Beach & Santa Maria Golf) and the pitoresque port of Cabopino, the eastern border of the municipality of Marbella. Opposite Marbesa is the area of Las Chapas, a beautiful, green and well-maintained urbanisation of imposing villa's on large plots.

Marbesa, originally a stretch of land behind the dunes of Artola with mainly pine and oak trees, what was developed into a friendly holiday urbanisation by a German group between 1970 and 1980. Predominantly used by Germans, who owned a holiday home for the summertime. But today, Marbesa has developed itself into an international community, with a diversity of houses, architecture and living concepts. Nearby, you'll find beach restaurants and local shops and supermarkets for your convenience. Because the homes were mainly used in summer for holidays, the plot sizes in Marbesa are relatively small compared to other villa areas where more permanent living is preferred. For that reason, Marbesa is one of the few beachside areas in Marbella where you'll find a pretty villa with private pool within a price range of 400.000 to 700.000e, or higher if the plot size is bigger and the house redeveloped or renovated to high standards.

Thanks to it's central location, close to Elviria, Cabopino and Marbella town, still remaining it's charm, green and quietness, this consolidated, residential areas appeals to a more younger public nowadays.

The tendency over the last years is that the first generation of owners, because of age, health reasons, etc. is selling the still original home of the 70-ies for attractive, accessible prices, allowing the new generation (very international) to reform or remodel the house into their dream - beachside - villa to modern standards and architecture. This re-development to personal requirements and wishes is also a solid investment, because new, appealing beachside houses in this price range is rare to find and appeals to a broad market for both rental as sale.

We at Prestige Estates are well informed about marbella real estate and have extensive knowledge of the local market in Marbesa and do project management for clients who are after renovation or a major re-development. We work closely together with reputable architects & builders.