This is a completed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom ground-floor apartment of 88 m² built area in Casares, Málaga province, listed at €420,000. Completed in 2009 (indicative), the property forms part of a residential development with communal gardens and access to the Alcazaba Lagoon leisure complex, which includes restaurants, a gym and a sauna. The apartment has a covered and glazed terrace with garden views, a separate kitchen, an 11 m² storage room and a private underground parking space. Casares is an inland municipality at approximately 400 metres above sea level, roughly 9 km from the nearest beaches and 32 km from Gibraltar Airport.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a rural, inland part of Casares, at 401 metres above sea level, within a quiet setting close to forest. Nearest beaches (Playa de Casares, Playa de Manilva) lie roughly 9 km away by straight-line distance. Estepona is around 9-10 km away, Marbella 35 km. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 33 km and Málaga Airport 73 km away. A car is necessary for daily travel.
The property suits buyers seeking a low-maintenance holiday or part-time residence with resort-style shared facilities. Two bedrooms, one configured as a home office, offer flexible use. The glazed terrace extends living space year-round, while air conditioning manages summer temperatures. On-site amenities reduce dependence on external facilities, though daily shopping requires a drive of roughly 8 km.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2009 (indicative) and is offered in excellent condition, fully furnished, with a fully fitted separate kitchen. Infrastructure such as fibre optic connectivity and air conditioning is already installed. Ownership can transfer directly, with no construction phase or waiting period involved.
The property is a ground-floor apartment with garden views; it offers no sea views and no private pool. Beaches are approximately 9 km away, so it is not a walk-to-coast location. There is no immediate supermarket within the development; the nearest is roughly 8 km distant. Public transport exists (7 lines, 33 stops) but does not replace car ownership for daily needs.
This property fits several recognisable situations. First, buyers seeking a ready-to-use second home with no construction risk: the apartment is completed, furnished and equipped, allowing immediate use after purchase. Second, those who prioritise on-site amenities over coastal proximity, owners who value a gym, sauna, restaurants and a lagoon-style swimming area within the development itself, and who accept an 8-9 km drive to the sea. Third, part-year residents and remote workers: the glazed terrace and home-office layout suit extended stays, and fibre optic connectivity supports working from home, while 3,836 annual sunshine hours make the terrace usable most of the year. Fourth, buyers who prefer a cooler inland climate: at 401 metres, summer nights are less hot than on the coast, which some Northern European buyers find more comfortable. The property is less suited to buyers who want to walk to the beach, who need daily walkable shopping, or who seek sea views. It also fits owners who travel via Gibraltar Airport (33 km), which can be more convenient than Málaga Airport (73 km) for certain routes. The ground-floor position and direct garden access suit those who want easy outdoor access without stairs, including older buyers. Golfers are well placed: Estepona Golf, Azata Golf and Finca Cortesín all lie within approximately 7 km.
As a 2009 build in excellent condition, the apartment reflects the construction standards of that period rather than current new-build regulations. The interiors are described as bright and neutral, with a separate contemporary kitchen offering generous storage and worktop space, a more traditional layout than the open-plan kitchens common in newer developments, which some buyers prefer for practical reasons. The most significant technical feature is the covered and glazed terrace: large glass panels create an insulated transition between the living area and the garden, extending usable living space through winter months. This is a functional addition for an inland location where January temperatures can feel cool. Climate control consists of air conditioning; there is no mention of underfloor heating or a modern aerothermal system, so winter comfort depends on the AC units and the glazed terrace. One of the two bathrooms is en-suite. Included in the purchase are an 11 m² private storage room (numbered 8) and an underground private parking space, both valuable in a resort-style development. Connectivity is current: fibre optic and WiFi are installed. The property is sold fully furnished, including the home-office arrangement in the second bedroom. No energy efficiency certificate rating was supplied; buyers should request it during due diligence, as 2009-era buildings predate the stricter requirements applied to post-2021 construction. Building condition overall is reported as excellent, and the communal gardens and lagoon facilities are maintained by the community.
The apartment is listed at €420,000 for 88 m² built, which equates to roughly €4,770 per m². Within Casares, comparable new-build projects start lower: Camarate Hills from €305,000, Alcazaba Lagoon IV from €335,000, and Bliss Homes from €395,000. The price of this resale unit reflects its completed condition, full furnishing, inclusion of a private parking space and an 11 m² storage room, plus access to the lagoon facilities. Buyers should verify community fees for the lagoon access separately with the vendor, as resort amenities typically carry additional annual costs.
Daily life here follows a quiet, inland rhythm. The apartment sits within a landscaped residential development, with the glazed terrace functioning as a second living room that opens onto communal gardens. Because the terrace is glazed, it remains usable through cooler months, which matters at 401 metres altitude where average annual temperature is 16.7°C, noticeably cooler than the immediate coast. Mornings can be spent in the garden-facing living area before driving to the coast; beaches and marinas such as Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa are roughly 9 km away, a 15-20 minute drive depending on route. Shopping runs on a weekly rather than daily pattern: the nearest supermarket is approximately 8 km away, so residents typically combine shopping trips with other errands. The nearest pharmacy, at 108 metres, is the one daily convenience within walking distance. A restaurant, bank and café within a 2 km radius cover occasional needs, while the ten restaurants in the wider radius and the on-site facilities at Alcazaba Lagoon provide dining options without leaving the resort. The lagoon complex, with its swimming areas, gym, sauna and restaurants, functions as the social and recreational centre of the development, particularly outside the four-month warm-water swimming season when the sea is less inviting. Evenings are quiet, shaped by the rural surroundings and proximity to forest rather than coastal promenades. The second bedroom, currently a home office, reflects how many owners use the property: extended stays, remote work, and seasonal residence rather than permanent relocation, although the local infrastructure, schools, hospital at 7.6 km, 14 sports facilities, does support year-round living.
Casares municipality covers 160 km² and counts around 9,000 residents (2025), giving the area a genuinely rural character rather than resort-town density. The immediate surroundings include forest, and three viewpoints, including Mirador de Peñas Blancas, lie within 1.5 km, indicating walking access to natural terrain. Daily services cluster along the coast: the nearest hospital is 7.6 km away and the nearest supermarket 7.9 km, both reachable in about 15 minutes by car. This pattern defines life here, a quiet home base with short drives to coastal infrastructure. Within 2 km there are ten restaurants, one pharmacy, one bank and one café, which covers basic needs but not full weekly shopping. Education in the municipality includes two primary schools and one secondary school. Public transport exists (7 lines, 33 stops) but serves local routes; for airport transfers, Gibraltar (GIB) at 33 km is the closer option, while Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at 73 km offers the wider route network. An EV charging station is 8.8-10 km away, a consideration for electric-vehicle owners charging at home. The 34 local public holidays per year indicate an active municipal calendar.
The map shows the property's inland position in Casares, roughly 9 km from the coastline between Estepona and Manilva. Golf courses cluster to the south-east within 5-7 km. The nearest pharmacy is at walking distance; supermarkets, the hospital and beaches sit along the coastal corridor. Marbella lies to the east, Gibraltar to the south-west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Casares occupies an inland position between Estepona (roughly 9-10 km to the coast) and Sotogrande, west of Marbella (35 km) and east of Algeciras (38 km). The municipality combines a white hilltop village with coastal zones at Casares Costa. This property sits on the inland side, closer to the A-377 road network than to the seafront. Regional positioning is convenient for Gibraltar (33 km) and the western Costa del Sol golf belt, while Málaga city and airport (73 km) require a longer drive. Jerez de la Frontera (81 km) and Cádiz province lie within day-trip range.
Straight-line distances from the property: beaches at 8.7-9.7 km (Playa Costa Natura, Playa de Casares, Playa de Manilva); the Blue Flag beach Ancha within the municipality; marinas at Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, both around 9.2 km. Golf is the closest recreation: Estepona Golf at 4.8-6.4 km, Azata Golf at 5.2-6.7 km, Finca Cortesín at 6.9 km. Airports: Gibraltar at approximately 33 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol at approximately 73 km. The nearest EV charger (Zunder-GALP Estepona) is 8.8 km away. Daily services: supermarket 7.9 km, hospital 7.6 km, pharmacy 108 m. Marbella lies 35 km and Algeciras 38 km away. Road distances are longer than straight-line figures; a car remains essential.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 33 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 73 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Casares sits at 401 metres above sea level, inland from the coastal strip. This elevation affects the climate: the average annual temperature is 16.7°C, and winters are cooler than on the seafront, while summer nights offer relief from coastal heat. Historical sunshine hours total 3,836 per year, among the highest in the region, supporting year-round terrace use, which the glazed terrace of this apartment is designed to exploit. The swimming season, defined by sea water temperature of 20°C or above, lasts approximately four months, so sea swimming is a summer activity; the development's lagoon extends the water-based season considerably, being heated by the sun in a sheltered inland setting. The terrain slopes: the village and surroundings sit on hilly ground, and several miradores within 1.5 km indicate elevated viewpoints over the valley. Proximity to forest provides walking routes directly from the area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The municipality holds one Blue Flag beach, Ancha. The nearest coastal options, Playa Costa Natura (8.7 km), Playa de Casares (8.9 km) and Playa de Manilva (9.7 km), are reached by car in roughly 15 minutes. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (both ~9.2 km), offer dining, berths and waterfront activity. Golf is the strongest recreational asset within easy reach: Estepona Golf (4.8 km), Azata Golf (5.2 km), Golf Academy Albayt Resort (6.3 km) and Finca Cortesín Golf Club (6.9 km), the latter a recognised championship course. Within the development itself, Alcazaba Lagoon provides swimming, a gym, sauna, restaurants and bar facilities, plus 14 sports facilities recorded in the wider area. Hiking access exists via the nearby forest and viewpoints.
14 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Casares occupies an inland position between Estepona (roughly 9-10 km to the coast) and Sotogrande, west of Marbella (35 km) and east of Algeciras (38 km). The municipality combines a white hilltop village with coastal zones at Casares Costa. This property sits on the inland side, closer to the A-377 road network than to the seafront. Regional positioning is convenient for Gibraltar (33 km) and the western Costa del Sol golf belt, while Málaga city and airport (73 km) require a longer drive. Jerez de la Frontera (81 km) and Cádiz province lie within day-trip range.
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Casares, this apartment occupies the upper-middle price band. Camarate Hills, a newer development, starts at €305,000; Alcazaba Lagoon IV starts at €335,000; Bliss Homes starts at €395,000. At €420,000 for 88 m², approximately €4,770 per m², this resale unit prices above the entry points of all three comparables. The differential reflects specific inclusions: full furnishing, a private underground parking space, an 11 m² storage room, and direct garden access from a ground-floor position. Buyers comparing against Alcazaba Lagoon IV should note that the newer phase may offer current building standards and energy ratings, while this unit offers immediate availability and an established garden setting. Compared with the wider western Costa del Sol, Casares inland properties trade at lower per-square-metre prices than frontline Estepona or Marbella, where sea-view apartments command substantially higher figures. The trade-off is distance: roughly 9 km to the beach and dependence on a car for daily needs. Marbella (35 km) provides the full urban service offer, while Algeciras (38 km) and Gibraltar (33 km) anchor the western end of the region. For golf-focused buyers, the location is competitive: three courses within 7 km, including Finca Cortesín. Provincial context matters for value expectations: the median provincial income of €16,450 indicates that resale demand in this segment comes largely from international buyers rather than the local market, and the 626 property transactions recorded in the municipality suggest an active but modest-volume market compared with coastal municipalities. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives should compare total cost of ownership, community fees for lagoon access, which can be substantial, against the lower headline prices of non-resort developments.
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