Can you enjoy the peace of the countryside without giving up the beaches, restaurants and lifestyle of the Costa del Sol? This article looks at how locations such as La Mairena offer a practical compromise, featuring a two-bedroom garden apartment in Las Lomas del Soto as an example.
If I live inland, can I still have the Costa del Sol lifestyle?
It is only human to want to have the best of both worlds. Sometimes it is not possible, and on other occasions there are compromises that can provide an ideal solution between two goals. For people buying on the Costa del Sol, this is often a bit of a conundrum because they want the action and attractions available down on the coast, with beaches, beach bars and beach clubs, but at the same time they want to live a quieter life with easy access to countryside, walking and open views.
One of the great things about the Costa del Sol is that these compromises are available, and it is just a matter of finding the one that suits you best. In some locations, the choice is not really a difficult one to make.
For example, the El Soto de Marbella community lies on the hillside of La Mairena, just above Elviria. It borders the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and is surrounded by protected countryside. It offers a very different environment from the busy coastal resorts, yet Marbella's beaches, restaurants, shopping and leisure facilities remain only a short drive away. For buyers who like the idea of living close to nature without feeling isolated, this represents an appealing compromise.
One property currently available here is this well-presented two-bedroom garden apartment, which enjoys panoramic views across the countryside towards the Mediterranean coastline. The 2-bedroom apartment forms part of the established Las Lomas del Soto community, where the owners benefit from beautifully maintained gardens and a swimming pool. They can also enjoy access to the amenities of the nearby El Soto Golf Club, including golf, tennis, a gym, spa and restaurant. There are local amenities available in La Mairena, together with the German School, and the main facilities and shopping in Elviria are easily reached by car whenever you want.
The home offers spacious accommodation arranged around a comfortable living and dining room, which has a wood-burning fireplace and leads out to a covered terrace. Steps from there lead down into a private garden area, which provides an attractive extension to the living space and makes the most of the views across the surrounding countryside.
There is a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances, together with a separate utility room. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout makes the apartment ideal as a permanent home or as a lock-up-and-leave holiday property. The main bedroom has a dressing area with fitted wardrobes, together with an en suite bathroom, and the second bedroom has its own adjoining bathroom.
Additional features include hot and cold air conditioning, double glazing, underground parking, a private storage room and lift access to the apartment floor.
What makes this property particularly appealing is the lifestyle it offers. It gives you the option of walking through the surrounding countryside or enjoying a round of golf. At the same time, lunch on the beach, shopping in Marbella or an evening meal overlooking the Mediterranean are all perfectly feasible. Having a home in La Mairena does not mean turning your back on the Costa del Sol lifestyle. It simply allows you to enjoy it on your own terms, returning afterwards to the peace and quiet of the countryside.
For buyers wondering whether they really need to choose between coast and countryside, homes like this demonstrate that it is possible to enjoy both.
A full virtual tour of this apartment is available on our website, together with further photographs, floor plans and full property details. If you would like to view the property for yourself, call us on (0034) 952 90 52 00, WhatsApp us, or email info@michael-moon.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
