Costa del Sol
Sell gold in Marbella & the Costa del Sol
Marbella, Fuengirola, Mijas, Málaga — prices for gold and silver vary between local buyers along the coast. Compare what each one actually pays, as a percentage of today's market rate, before you decide where to sell.
Selling gold on the Costa del Sol
This is one of Spain's largest expat regions, and there are plenty of “compro oro” (we-buy-gold) shops to choose from — which also means prices vary more than people expect. MetalMap shows published prices side by side so you don't have to visit three shops to find out who pays best.
Before you sell
- Ask for each piece to be weighed and its purity checked separately.
- Compare at least two buyers' published percentage of the market price.
- A broken or unfashionable piece is worth exactly the same by weight.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I sell gold in Marbella?
There are several established gold buyers along the Costa del Sol, from Marbella centre to Fuengirola and Mijas. Prices differ between them — MetalMap lets you compare what each one pays as a percentage of the market rate before choosing where to go.
Do gold buyers on the Costa del Sol speak English?
Many do, given the large expat community in the area. Even where staff are Spanish-speaking, the price comparison itself doesn't require any Spanish — weight, purity and the offered percentage are the same numbers in any language.
What's a fair price for gold in Marbella right now?
It depends on the daily gold spot price and the purity of your piece. On MetalMap, published prices are shown as a percentage of that day's market price, so you can see immediately whether an offer is fair before you commit.
Is my jewellery worth less if it's old, broken or out of style?
No — for gold-buying purposes only the weight and the purity (karat) matter, since the piece will be melted down. A broken chain sells for the same as an intact one of the same weight.