New Developments in Altos de los Monteros, Marbella

Altos de los Monteros sits on elevated ground inland of the motorway in eastern Marbella, about three kilometres from the nearest beach. The area is built as a residential suburb with forested hillside nearby, and many homes look out over the coast.

3 new developments in Altos de los Monteros, MarbellaUpdated daily · Last sync 27 Aug 2026

The neighbourhood runs along higher terrain east of Marbella town, set back from the coast on the inland side of the AP-7. Most of the development here is low-density residential, with quiet streets and views down to the sea from many plots. The setting is suburban rather than urban, with greenery and open hillside close by, and the nearest shops and restaurants about twelve minutes away by car.

New developments in Altos de los Monteros are almost all sold off-plan, before the building is complete. The stock consists mainly of apartments, typically with two or three bedrooms, and many schemes are designed to take advantage of the sea views the elevation offers. The area appeals to buyers looking for a residential setting within reach of Marbella but away from the coast road and the denser parts of town.

The beach is about thirteen minutes by car, and Marbella centre sits about nineteen minutes to the west. The marina and the hospital are both closer than the town centre, at around thirteen to sixteen minutes. Greenlife Golf Marbella is about twenty minutes to the northwest, and Málaga Airport lies fifty-six minutes away along the motorway.

Buyers here are choosing between the coast-facing elevation and the longer drive to the beach and the town. The new-build stock reflects that: apartments built for the view and the quiet, rather than for walking distance to amenities. The setting suits buyers who plan to drive and who want space around them rather than immediate access to the seafront.

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Buying property in Altos De Los Monteros

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The nearest beach is 2.7 kilometres away, about thirteen minutes by car. Altos de los Monteros sits on higher ground inland of the motorway, so access to the coast involves a short drive down the hill.

A new build bought from a developer is subject to VAT and stamp duty, not transfer tax. Transfer tax applies only to resale properties. The VAT and stamp duty rates depend on the region and should be confirmed when you reserve.

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