Sierra Blanca, en Marbella, is a gated residential area on the slopes of La Concha, above the Golden Mile, with large villas and a few apartment buildings with services. It is one of the most expensive areas in the city: idealista puts it at an average of €6,760/m² in August 2026, and in our catalogue the median of what is for sale is €3 million.
Where is Sierra Blanca in Marbella?
Sierra Blanca covers the foothills of La Concha, the mountain that overlooks Marbella, north of the Golden Mile. It is an established gated community with controlled access: quiet streets, large plots and sea views from the upper parts. Marbella centre, the Golden Mile and Puerto Banús are a few minutes away by car, but inside the area almost everything is done by car.
How much does a home in Sierra Blanca cost in 2026?
According to idealista, a square metre in Sierra Blanca cost an average of €6,760 in August 2026: a 120 m² home would come to about €811,000 before taxes and costs. For comparison, Marbella as a whole stands at €5,967/m² according to idealista in September 2026, and at a €6,053/m² median in our November market report.
Our catalogue lists 38 homes for sale in Sierra Blanca (data from 9 November 2026). The median is €3,000,000 and €7,570/m²; the middle half of the listings ranges from about €6,150 to €9,790/m². These are asking prices, not closing prices.
| Property type | Listings | Median price | €/m² (median) | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartments and penthouses | 15 | €999,000 | €6,463 | 157 m² |
| Townhouses and semi-detached | 11 | €3,000,000 | €7,126 | 385 m² |
| Villas | 12 | €5,950,000 | €10,105 | 632 m² |
The range is very wide: the most affordable apartment in the catalogue asks €540,000 and the most expensive villa is over €25 million. What moves the price most is the type of home, the plot size, the views and whether the house is new or needs renovation.
Villas in Sierra Blanca: what each budget buys
- Up to €1 million: two or three-bedroom apartments in buildings with gardens, pool and concierge.
- From €1 to 4 million: large penthouses, townhouses and semi-detached homes of 300 to 400 m², many with a private garden.
- From €4 million: detached villas of over 500 m² with plot, pool and, in the upper parts, sea views.
Why do foreign buyers choose Sierra Blanca?
- Security and privacy: controlled access and little through traffic.
- Location: close to Marbella centre and the Golden Mile without being on the busiest front line.
- Views: the La Concha hillside gives Mediterranean views from many plots.
- Established market: a well-known area, with active resale and homes from different periods.
What to check before buying in Sierra Blanca
- Community and estate fees: security and maintenance have a cost.
- Permits for extensions: in older villas, check that pools, basements or annexes are legalised.
- Condition: many villas from the 1980s and 1990s need renovation, which changes the real price per square metre a lot.
- Purchase costs: on a resale in Andalusia you pay 7% transfer tax, plus notary, land registry and admin fees.
At EVS Property Group we work with foreign buyers in Marbella every day. If Sierra Blanca is on your list, we can compare the homes available with neighbouring areas such as Nagüeles or the Golden Mile and help with the legal checks.
FAQ
How do you get to Sierra Blanca in Marbella?
By car, heading up from the Golden Mile towards La Concha; it is a few minutes from Marbella centre. Access to the estate is controlled.
How much is a square metre in Sierra Blanca?
idealista gives an average of €6,760/m² in August 2026; in our catalogue, the median asking price is €7,570/m².
Are there apartments in Sierra Blanca or only villas?
Both: in our catalogue, 15 of the 38 homes for sale are apartments or penthouses, with a median of €999,000.
Is Sierra Blanca the same as La Zagaleta?
No. La Zagaleta is another luxury estate, in the municipality of Benahavís; Sierra Blanca is within Marbella, closer to the centre and the sea.
What next? The most useful thing after reading is to look at the real market: browse properties by city or tell us on WhatsApp what you are looking for — area, budget, timing — and we will prepare a tailored selection, with no obligation.
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