3 properties for sale in Romana PlayaAvg €8,569/sqmUpdated daily · Last sync 15 Oct 2026
Explore the Elviria area guide.
Romana Playa is a gated beachfront community in Elviria, a relaxed residential area east of Marbella on the Costa del Sol.
The complex offers apartments, many with direct views of the Mediterranean or the landscaped gardens that run through the grounds. Lifts serve most blocks, and the setting places residents a short walk from the shoreline and local shops.
Most homes at Romana Playa include air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, and access to communal parking, typically in open spaces within the secure perimeter. The community features a shared swimming pool and gardens. Twenty-four hour security and controlled entry add reassurance for owners who divide their time between the coast and other locations. Transport links nearby make the wider Costa del Sol accessible without a car, though many residents keep one for convenience.
The complex suits buyers looking for a lock-up-and-leave coastal property with year-round security. Families appreciate the beachfront setting and the ease of communal maintenance, while retirees and remote workers value the quiet Elviria location within reach of Marbella's services. Holiday-home owners find Romana Playa straightforward to manage, and the combination of sea access, gated peace, and proximity to everyday amenities appeals to anyone seeking a low-maintenance Mediterranean base.
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Romana Playa sits on the sea side of the AP-7, just a short walk from Playa de Artola. The beach is 419 metres away, a five minute walk or four minute drive. Málaga Airport is 32 kilometres away with a 47 minute drive time. For daily life, Carrefour Market is a seven minute walk, and Greenlife Golf Marbella is a five minute drive. English International College and Colegio Infantil Pinolivo are both nearby for families with children. Marbella town centre is 16 minutes away by car if you need a wider choice of restaurants and shops. This location works well for families who want beach access without being in the heart of Marbella, and for golfers looking for easy access to courses.
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Playa de Artola sits 0.4 km away, about 4 minutes by car. The distance is short enough to reach the shoreline on foot from most parts of the complex in Elviria. This puts the beach within easy daily reach without needing to drive.
Yes, it is gated with controlled access and twenty-four hour security. Entry is monitored, which suits owners who leave the property empty for stretches. The secure perimeter also covers the communal parking areas within the grounds.
The beach and local shops are within walking distance. A supermarket is 0.6 km away. For Marbella at 10 km, Puerto Cabopino at 3.3 km, or golf at Greenlife Golf Marbella 1.6 km away, most residents use a car. Public transport links serve the wider Costa del Sol.
Residents share a swimming pool and landscaped gardens that run through the grounds, plus communal parking, usually in open spaces. Because upkeep of these areas is handled by the community, the homes are straightforward to manage for owners who are away.
It works for both. Families have the beachfront setting and English International College 2.2 km away. Year-round residents get quiet in Elviria with Marbella's services close by. The lock-up-and-leave security also suits holiday-home owners who divide their time.
Málaga Airport is 32 km away, about 48 minutes by car. That makes arrivals and departures manageable for visiting guests or owners travelling in and out. Urgencias Hospital Costa del Sol is closer at 4.9 km, about 8 minutes by car.
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