Los Monteros — Luxury Real Estate for Sale
Los Monteros, Marbella East is known for gated frontline-beach estates beside the five-star Los Monteros hotel and the celebrated La Cabane beach club. The typical buyer here is discreet established wealth and families wanting frontline-beach seclusion east of Marbella town. Below: asking prices, the sub-zones, the property types, buying costs, the buying process, and how to access off-market inventory.
Asking prices in Los Monteros
Los Monteros lies within Marbella municipality. Spain publishes no per-property closing prices, so no verified median price exists for Los Monteros — and we don't quote one. Current asking prices for Los Monteros, with the number of listings and the snapshot date, are on the Marbella Property Index.
Why buyers choose Los Monteros
Los Monteros is known for gated frontline-beach estates beside the five-star Los Monteros hotel and the celebrated La Cabane beach club. The structural draw for buyers:
- Los Monteros Playa (frontline beach) — a distinct micro-location within Los Monteros with its own price and buyer profile.
- Los Monteros Alto — a distinct micro-location within Los Monteros with its own price and buyer profile.
- Bahía de Marbella — a distinct micro-location within Los Monteros with its own price and buyer profile.
- El Rosario border — a distinct micro-location within Los Monteros with its own price and buyer profile.
The dominant buyer profile is discreet established wealth and families wanting frontline-beach seclusion east of Marbella town — which shapes everything from the kind of inventory that trades to the pace of negotiation.
What property types are available in Los Monteros?
| Type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Villa | detached, plot + pool; frontline commands a premium |
| Penthouse | top-floor, wraparound terrace, sea orientation |
| Apartment | gated community, lift, parking |
| Plot | buildable land where available; check licence status |
What does it cost to buy in Los Monteros?
Beyond the property price, budget 10–13% total transaction cost in Spain: 7% transfer tax (resale ITP in Andalucía, a flat rate) or 10% VAT + 1.2% AJD (new build), plus 1–1.5% legal fees and ~0.5–1% notary and registry.
How do you buy property here as a foreigner?
Spain places no restriction on foreign ownership. The process: obtain an NIE (foreigner tax number), open a Spanish bank account, sign the reservation and Arras (deposit) contract, complete due diligence via a Spanish lawyer, then sign the escritura at the notary. Typical timeline 6–10 weeks. Spain's Golden Visa was abolished with effect from 3 April 2025 (Ley Orgánica 1/2025) — property purchase at any price no longer grants residency.
Los Monteros villas for sale — every villa currently listed there, on Muse Selection, our sister desk for the top of the market.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does property cost in Los Monteros?
Spain publishes no per-property closing prices, so no verified median exists for Los Monteros and we don't quote one. Current asking prices per square metre for Los Monteros, with the number of listings and the snapshot date, are on the Marbella Property Index. Sub-zone and frontline position drive the biggest differences in asking price.
Is Los Monteros a good investment?
Los Monteros combines gated frontline-beach estates beside the five-star Los Monteros hotel and the La Cabane beach club with steady Costa del Sol demand. We don't publish appreciation series or a yield figure, because no honest ones exist: Spain releases no per-property closing prices and no data from which market-wide rental returns could be computed, and rental outcomes vary too much with licence status, seasonality and management. For a specific property we can build the full calculation — acquisition taxes and fees, licence position, community fees, IBI, management and vacancy — so you can judge the number yourself.
What are the best sub-zones in Los Monteros?
The main micro-locations are: Los Monteros Playa (frontline beach), Los Monteros Alto, Bahía de Marbella, El Rosario border. Each has a distinct price point and buyer profile — speak to a specialist to match your brief.
Does Muse Marbella have off-market listings in Los Monteros?
Yes. Some premium Los Monteros homes are sold without ever reaching the public portals; nobody publishes how many. Muse Marbella sources off-market and pocket listings directly — contact us with your requirements.
Speak to a Los Monteros specialist
Muse Marbella works directly with international buyers in English, Spanish and Russian (plus German, French, Swedish and Arabic) across Los Monteros and the wider Costa del Sol. Contact us or browse all properties.
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Related guides
- How to buy real estate in Marbella
- Property taxes in Marbella and Spain
- Spain Golden Visa — abolished in 2025