El Rosario, Marbella – a king among urbanisations
If you are planning a holiday in Marbella, El Rosario is one of the most attractive places to stay just 8km east of the town centre.
This elevated and quiet urbanisation is within walking distance of the beach and offers stunning views over the Mediterranean.
Nearby restaurants if you want to dine ‘al fresco’ on the beach include Hippo Beach, which offers casual dining at its best. Serving great salads, snacks and jugs of cold Sangria throughout the summer, this vibrant beach bar is a Mecca for sun-seekers. Los Cano Beach Bar is also situated just 50m to the west of Hippo Beach, and serves excellent fresh fish and seafood.
El Rosario, Marbella properties for sale are perfect for families or couples who want to enjoy the Costa del Sol beaches, climate and attractions without being in the centre of town.
Los Sardinales is also within walking distance along the beach, just 50m west of Los Cano, and right next to Antonio Banderas´s villa on the sand. Sardinales offers excellent lobster, paella and local specialities with a spacious terrace.
A large supermarket is situated at the entrance to El Rosario from Fuengirola direction. The Royal Tennis Club Marbella is just behind the supermarket and provides a wide range of services for visitors - ground tennis courts, a large guarded parking lot, paddle courts, a gym, a bar-restaurant and a tennis school.
The Club organises amateur and professional tournaments and provides an integrated package of services for recreation.
It will take approximately 30 minutes to reach El Rosario from Malaga Airport. Local golf courses include: Santa Clara Golf, which is a 2 minute drive west of El Rosario. Santa Maria Golf at Elviria and Cabopino Golf are within a 10 minute drive east of the urbanisation.
El Rosario is an excellent destination for couples and families, looking for a quieter location, yet close to all the amenities and leisure facilities of Marbella.
El Rosario is home to a lovely stretch of golden sand, which forms part of the beach of East Marbella, which is thought to be one of the best along the Costa del Sol. A wide choice of bars and beach restaurants, showers and water sports are dotted along the beach.
Whether you prefer to be further up the hill or just a 5 minute walk from the beach, El Rosario properties for sale are among the most sought after in the Marbella area.
El Rosario is an ideal destination for those who want to a base to explore the rest of the Costa del Sol. Marbella, Mijas and Fuengirola, are within easy reach by bus, car or taxi.
El Rosario enjoys a sub-tropical Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and warm winters. Cooling breezes from the sea make the summer heat manageable; temperatures average 32-35 ºC during the summer.
Properties for sale in El Rosario
Properties for sale in El Rosario, which is one of the most established urbanisations in Marbella, include: villas with swimming pools, apartments and townhouses, ideal as holiday homes or permanent residences.