This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in Monte Halcones, an established residential area in the municipality of Benahavís, situated between Marbella and San Pedro Alcántara on the Costa del Sol. The property measures 129 m² and was completed in 2002. It offers sea and panoramic views from a partly covered south-east facing terrace, a communal swimming pool, and an underground parking space with lift access. The asking price is €540,000. The interior is dated in places and is marketed with refurbishment potential. Daily amenities, including a supermarket and pharmacy, are within walking distance in the Monte Halcones commercial centre.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Monte Halcones sits at approximately 194 metres above sea level in the hills above San Pedro Alcántara, within Benahavís municipality. The nearest beach, Playa de San Pedro, lies 5 km away. La Quinta Golf is 253 metres from the complex. Marbella is 10 km distant and Málaga airport 48 km. The area is suburban in character, organised around the golf valley of Benahavís.
The apartment functions as a full-sized two-bedroom residence with en-suite master bedroom, separate guest bathroom, fitted kitchen, fireplace and a covered terrace oriented south-east. Air conditioning (hot and cold) is installed. It suits permanent residence, use as a second home, or a renovation project. Furniture is optional. Communal facilities include a pool and Mediterranean gardens.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2002 and is available for immediate transfer, subject to the standard Spanish resale purchase process. The building has an operational community structure with lift access to underground parking. The interior requires or permits modernisation; the air conditioning system is newly installed. No phased delivery or off-plan payment structure applies.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, private parking beyond one underground space, or a storage room as listed features. It is a resale unit from 2002 rather than a new development, so no builder guarantee or choice of finishes applies. The swimming season in local waters is approximately four months. Public transport coverage is limited to one line with one stop nearby.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a full-time residence in a quiet, established area with walkable daily amenities and an international school within six to eight kilometres would find the setup practical. A second-home buyer who prioritises views, terrace living and golf access over beachfront proximity matches the profile: La Quinta is a three-minute walk and three further courses sit within 2.5 km. A buyer with renovation appetite is the third profile, the apartment is explicitly positioned as having refurbishment potential, with interior layouts from 2002 and the option, exercised by other owners in the community, of opening the kitchen to the living area. It is less suitable for buyers who want to walk to the beach, who depend on public transport, or who seek a new-build property with warranty coverage and modern energy performance. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration with en-suite master suits couples, small families or hosts of regular guests. Buyers considering rental use should note the location's strength in the golf market rather than the beach market.
The apartment was built in 2002 and retains its original construction quality, with marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, a fully fitted separate kitchen, and a fireplace in the living area. Interior carpentry, tiling and bathroom fittings date from the construction period and are consistent with that era rather than with current new-build standards. The air conditioning system is newly installed and provides both hot and cold functions. The terrace is partly covered, extending usable hours outdoors across seasons. The building includes a lift serving the underground parking level, so the apartment is accessible without external stairs. Windows are large sliding doors in the living area, oriented south-east toward the sea. No energy performance certificate rating is stated in the available data. Communal areas are described as maintained Mediterranean gardens with a swimming pool. Overall, the technical condition is reported as good, but the interior presentation reflects its age; the refurbishment potential noted in the listing refers to cosmetic and layout modernisation rather than structural work.
The asking price is €540,000 for a 129 m² two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment, equivalent to roughly €4,190 per square metre. As a completed resale property from 2002, it is available for immediate purchase rather than reservation against a construction schedule. The price reflects the established Benahavís location and the view orientation; comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast (Torre del Mar, Mijas, Estepona) start between €205,000 and €270,000, though these are different markets and product types. Furniture is negotiable. Buyers should budget additionally for the modernisation works the property permits.
Monte Halcones is a settled residential urbanisation built around a small commercial centre, which places everyday practicality within a short walk: a supermarket at 2.6 km by road but the local commercial strip closer, a pharmacy 553 metres away, cafés and restaurants at the centre itself. The rhythm of the area is quiet and residential. It is not a beachfront location; the coast at San Pedro is roughly a 10-minute drive, and the urbanisation sits on elevated ground with the corresponding hillside character, the slope toward the beach measures approximately 3.9 percent, moderate for the region. Daily life here centres on the terrace and views: the apartment faces south-east, meaning morning to midday sun on the covered terrace, with panoramas over the coastline and surrounding hills. The master bedroom opens directly onto this terrace. Within a two-kilometre radius there are parks, a primary school, and a small number of restaurants, so the area supports year-round living rather than purely seasonal occupation. Golf is the defining nearby activity: La Quinta Golf is effectively adjacent at 253 metres, with a driving range at 1.3 km, El Higueral at 2.2 km and Magna Marbella at 2.5 km. Sports facilities including a climbing wall and CrossFit box sit within three kilometres. A car is described as useful but not strictly necessary for everything; however, with one bus line serving one stop, most residents will rely on a vehicle for the beach, Marbella and Puerto Banús (5.7 km).
The immediate environment combines residential calm with functional convenience. The Monte Halcones commercial centre contains cafés, restaurants, a supermarket and a pharmacy, covering daily needs without driving. A hospital is 3 km away and a primary school is within the 2 km radius; international schools (The International School of Estepona at 5.8 km and the British International School at 8.1 km) broaden the educational options. The area records around 3,857 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.1°C, supporting outdoor use of the terrace for most of the year. The elevation at 194 metres means slightly cooler evenings than at sea level. Transport is the principal constraint: one public transport line with one stop serves the area, so most journeys, to the beach at 5 km, Marbella at 10 km, or Puerto Banús at 5.7 km, are made by car. Electric vehicle owners will find an EV charger 3.5 km away and Tesla superchargers in Marbella and Estepona. The nearest large towns are San Pedro Alcántara and Estepona to the west, Marbella to the east.
The map shows the apartment's elevated position in the Benahavís golf valley, with La Quinta Golf immediately adjacent, the Monte Halcones commercial centre at walking distance, and the coastline at San Pedro 5 km to the south-east. Marbella, Puerto Banús and the A-7/AP-7 corridor connecting to Málaga airport are visible to the east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Monte Halcones occupies a position in the golf valley between Benahavís village, San Pedro Alcántara and Marbella. This places it inland of the coastal strip but within a ten-minute drive of both San Pedro's beaches and Puerto Banús. Marbella (10 km, population approximately 148,000) is the nearest large urban centre. Málaga and Algeciras are each roughly an hour away by road. Within the local hierarchy, the area is positioned as a residential, golf-adjacent enclave rather than a coastal resort or town-centre location.
Distances by straight line: Playa de San Pedro and the adjacent Playa Canina Ventura del Mar are 5.0 km; Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 5.7 km; Marbella centre is 10 km; Estepona roughly 15-20 km west; Málaga city 57 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) is 48 km, Gibraltar (GIB) 51 km. Golf: La Quinta 253 m, Driving Range / German Golf Academy 1.3 km, El Higueral 2.2 km, Magna Marbella 2.5 km. Healthcare: pharmacy 553 m, hospital 3.0 km. Shopping: supermarket 2.6 km, with additional retail in the local commercial centre.
| Beach Distance | 5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 48 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The urbanisation sits at 194 metres above sea level on the lower slopes of the Benahavís hills, giving the apartment its elevated panoramic position. The historical climate data records 3,857 sunshine hours annually and a mean yearly temperature of 18.1°C, with average monthly temperatures ranging between 12°C and 26°C. This places the area within the standard Costa del Sol climate pattern: warm dry summers and mild winters, with the elevation moderating summer heat slightly compared with the immediate coast. The sea swim season, defined by water temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts approximately four months, realistically June to September or early October. The terrain slopes toward the coast at roughly 3.9 percent, described as moderate, so walking and cycling routes are feasible but inclined. Viewpoints such as the Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (2.9 km) and Mirador del Tajo del Novio (3.0 km) indicate the walking infrastructure in the surrounding hills.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa de San Pedro and the dog-friendly Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, are both 5.0 km away, a short drive rather than a walk. Puerto Banús marina at 5.7 km provides the coastal leisure hub, with its marina, restaurants and retail. Recreation in the immediate vicinity is golf-centred: La Quinta Golf is 253 metres from the property, effectively part of the neighbourhood, with El Higueral (2.2 km), Magna Marbella (2.5 km) and a driving range with German golf academy (1.3 km) close by. Sports centres within three kilometres include MPFS (1.6 km), CrossFit Marbella (2.3 km) and a climbing facility, Rocodromo (2.9 km). Two hillside viewpoints within three kilometres offer walking destinations. The communal pool on-site covers daily swimming needs without driving.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.7°C | 82 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 49 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 154 mm |
| April | 15.6°C | 71 mm |
| May | 18.8°C | 28 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.9°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.8°C | 28 mm |
| October | 19.5°C | 72 mm |
| November | 15.1°C | 89 mm |
| December | 12.9°C | 75 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL162768
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the western Costa del Sol, Monte Halcones competes in a distinct segment from coastal new-build developments. The listed comparables, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), are new-construction projects in eastern or central coastal positions, typically smaller units at lower entry prices. This apartment is instead a large resale unit in the Benahavís golf valley, a mature and established market where value rests on plot position, views and proximity to courses such as La Quinta, Los Arqueros and Los Naranjos. At approximately €4,190 per square metre, the price sits above the new-build comparables on a per-unit basis but reflects the Benahavís address, the 129 m² floor area and the panoramic sea view. The trade-offs relative to the comparables are clear: no new-build warranty, no on-site amenities beyond a communal pool, and a five-kilometre distance to the beach, offset by an established community, immediate availability and a renovation route that lets a buyer shape the interior. Regionally, Marbella at 10 km anchors amenities and the rental market, Estepona offers newer stock at lower prices further west, and Benahavís itself, with roughly 800 recorded property transactions in the area's dataset, maintains a stable resale market supported by golf tourism rather than beach tourism. Buyers comparing across these sub-markets are effectively weighing view-and-golf maturity against coastal new-build convenience.
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