This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment forms part of Lotus Doña Julia, a gated residential development beside the golf course in the inland hills of Casares, Málaga. The property offers 87 m² of built area with an elevated ground-floor position and an approximately 40 m² covered terrace facing south and west. Completed in 2017 and offered key-ready, it includes fitted wardrobes, marble flooring, air conditioning, an underground parking space and a storage room. The asking price is fixed at €384,400, with the apartment sold furnished and holding a valid tourist rental licence.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in a quiet, rural setting inland from the coast, roughly 8.7 to 9.7 km from the nearest beaches as the crow flies. Casares itself records around 9,000 inhabitants, giving the area a village character. A pharmacy lies within 108 metres, while a supermarket sits about 7.9 km away. Málaga Airport is 32 km distant, reachable via the AP-7 in approximately 50 minutes by car.
The layout serves two residents comfortably, with a spacious living room, a generously sized kitchen, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The roughly 40 m² terrace, mostly covered, extends the living space outdoors for much of the year thanks to the south-west orientation. Communal facilities include two swimming pools, a gym and landscaped gardens. A lift serves the building, and underground parking plus storage are included.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2017 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. It is sold fully furnished and equipped, with a Smart TV, internet connection and cot reportedly included. Buyers therefore avoid construction-phase waiting times and the uncertainty of indicative delivery dates that apply to off-plan purchases elsewhere in the region.
The property is an apartment within a communal development, so it offers no private garden or private pool. Daily life requires a car, as the location is rural and inland with limited walkable amenities. The beach lies almost 9 km away by direct distance, and the nearest electric vehicle charging point is around 10 km. Buyers seeking a seafront position or direct pedestrian access to shops will not find that here.
Ref: VL716142
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home on the Costa del Sol will find a turn-key setup: furnished, equipped, air conditioned and within a gated community with pools and a gym, requiring no renovation or furnishing project. A couple planning permanent residence inland will appreciate the two full bathrooms, the lift access and the proximity of a pharmacy on foot, provided they accept a car-based daily routine. Investors form a third group: the apartment already holds a valid tourist licence and has an established rental track record with positive reviews on Booking.com, so income generation can continue from day one rather than starting from zero. Golfers represent a fourth profile, with three courses, Estepona Golf, Doña Julia and Azata Golf, within roughly 7 km direct distance. Buyers who prioritise walkability should note the constraints honestly: the nearest supermarket is nearly 8 km away and the beach almost 9 km, so a car is necessary for essentially all daily errands beyond the pharmacy. Those wanting a frontline beach position or a private pool will need to look elsewhere. Equally, buyers wanting brand-new construction with developer warranties will find this a 2017 completion instead, a trade-off offset by the absence of waiting times and the inclusion of parking, storage and furniture in the fixed price. Buyers combining holiday use with occasional rental, or seeking a ready-to-occupy base near golf with sea views from an elevated position, will find the closest match here.
The apartment dates from 2017, placing it within a recent construction generation. The interior is finished with marble flooring throughout and fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, visible in the photographic material alongside modernised bathrooms with contemporary tiling and a bathtub. Air conditioning is installed, covering climate control across the seasons. The interior usable area measures approximately 78 m² within 87 m² of built space, an efficient ratio with limited lost surface. The terrace of roughly 40 m², largely covered, functions as an intermediate climate zone usable for most of the year given the south-west orientation. The property is delivered fully furnished and equipped, including, according to the information provided, a Smart TV, internet connection and cot, which reduces move-in costs considerably. A private underground parking space and a separate storage room are included in the price, both accessed via the building's lift. The broader development, Lotus Doña Julia, is a gated and monitored complex with maintained landscaped areas, two communal swimming pools and a gym. As an existing home, the standard new-build ten-year building guarantee (seguro decenal) structure does not apply in the same way as for off-plan purchases; instead, the buyer relies on the established condition of the completed building, which photographic records show as well maintained. The seller reports the condition as excellent. Independent technical inspection before purchase remains standard practice for resale homes of this age and would confirm the actual state of installations, waterproofing and community maintenance.
The apartment is an existing home with a fixed asking price of €384,400, not a from-price. For context, new-build comparable projects in Casares currently start at €305,000 at Camarate Hills, €335,000 at Alcazaba Lagoon IV and €395,000 at Bliss Homes. This property's price includes the full furniture pack, a private underground parking space and a storage room, items often priced separately in new-build purchases. The apartment is key-ready with no construction waiting period. It also carries a valid tourist rental licence with several years of documented rental history, which is relevant for buyers assessing rental income potential. Availability is immediate upon completion of purchase.
Life at Lotus Doña Julia follows a car-based rhythm. The development sits next to the golf course in an elevated inland position above the coast, surrounded by landscaped communal gardens and monitored as a gated community. The immediate surroundings are quiet and rural; the nearest pharmacy is 108 metres away, but the supermarket, hospital and coast all require a short drive, roughly 7.9 km to the supermarket and 7.6 km to the hospital, measured as the crow flies. Mornings can be spent on the covered terrace, which faces south and west and catches sun through the middle of the day into the evening. The elevated ground-floor position, a few metres above street level, adds a degree of privacy and openness, with views extending towards the sea, the garden and the surrounding landscape. Inside, the 87 m² built area divides into a practical layout: a spacious living room, a generously sized kitchen, two bedrooms and two full bathrooms, finished with marble flooring and fitted wardrobes. Air conditioning is installed throughout. The communal facilities, two swimming pools and a gym, sit within the gated grounds, so swimming and exercise require no driving. Golf courses including Estepona Golf, Doña Julia and Azata Golf all lie within roughly 6.5 to 6.7 km direct distance. The nearest beaches, Playa Costa Natura, Playa de Casares and Playa de Manilva, sit between 8.7 and 9.7 km away. Marinas at Estepona and La Duquesa are about 9.2 km distant. The area records an average annual temperature of 16.7°C at this elevation of 401 metres, with a swimming season of around four months for sea bathing, though the communal pools extend that window.
The immediate environment is rural and quiet, inland from the Costa del Sol coastline. Within 2 km of the location, the data records 10 restaurants, one pharmacy, one bank and one café, enough for casual dining but not for full weekly provisioning. The supermarket sits 7.9 km away as the crow flies and the hospital 7.6 km, both a short drive. The village of Casares itself counts around 9,009 inhabitants and offers two primary schools and one secondary school, relevant for families considering year-round residence. The area averages 626 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Several viewpoints lie within 1.5 km, including Mirador de Peñas Blancas, reflecting the hilly terrain at 401 metres elevation. Public transport exists, 7 lines with 33 stops, but the source analysis is explicit that a car is necessary for daily movements. Residents should therefore budget for one vehicle per adult. The AP-7 motorway connects the area to the coast; Málaga Airport is roughly a 50-minute drive according to the seller's information. Fourteen sports facilities are recorded in the wider area, supplementing the on-site gym and pools. Outside the summer season, the area remains residential and calm, with the golf courses operating year-round and the villages retaining their local rhythm, a contrast with the busier coastal strip 9 km away.
The map shows the apartment's position inland of the Casares coastline, elevated at 401 metres with the golf courses of Doña Julia and Estepona immediately surrounding and the beaches roughly 9 km away as the crow flies. Note the distinction between straight-line and driving distances when planning daily routes.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Casares occupies an inland position in the western Costa del Sol, roughly 35 km from Marbella and 38 km from Algeciras in direct distance. The municipality spans 160 km² with about 9,000 inhabitants, considerably quieter than the coastal resort towns. Jerez de la Frontera lies 81 km away. The location places residents between the golf valleys of the hinterland and the beach towns of Estepona and Manilva, both under 10 km away. This gives the area a dual character: rural village life inland, coastal recreation within a short drive, a middle position between the dense coastal strip and the deeper mountain interior.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies, and actual road distances are longer. Beaches: Playa Costa Natura at 8.7 km, Playa de Casares at 8.9 km and Playa de Manilva at 9.7 km. Airports: the source data lists the airport 32 km away, while Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) sits approximately 73 km direct distance and Gibraltar (GIB) roughly 33 km, the seller quotes around 50 minutes by car to Málaga via the AP-7. Golf: Estepona Golf 6.4 km, Doña Julia parte alta 6.6 km and Azata Golf 6.7 km. Marinas: Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa both at 9.2 km. Health: hospital 7.6 km, pharmacy 108 m. Shopping: supermarket 7.9 km. Electric vehicle charging is available near Estepona at approximately 8.8 to 10 km. Public transport comprises 7 lines with 33 stops, though a car remains necessary for daily routines. Larger towns include Marbella at 35 km and Algeciras at 38 km direct distance.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 33 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 73 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location stands at 401 metres above sea level on the inland side of the coastal range, which explains the sea views combined with a rural setting. The average annual temperature is 16.7°C, slightly cooler than the immediate coastline, a consequence of the elevation. The swimming season for sea bathing runs around four months, when water temperatures reach at least 20°C; the development's two communal pools extend the practical swimming window beyond that. The hilly terrain is reflected in the viewpoints within 1.5 km, including Mirador de Peñas Blancas and the Belvedere, which look out over the surrounding forested slopes. The south-west orientation of the terrace matters for climate use: it captures afternoon and evening sun, making the covered outdoor space usable for most of the year, while the covering itself provides shade during the peak summer months. Air conditioning handles the warm inland summer afternoons. The region records a high number of sunshine hours typical of the Costa del Sol, though the specific figure for this elevation is not stated in the data. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, as is usual for southern Andalucía.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest stretch of coast offers three beaches within 10 km direct distance: Playa Costa Natura (a naturist beach) at 8.7 km, Playa de Casares at 8.9 km and Playa de Manilva at 9.7 km. The municipality holds one Blue Flag beach, Playa Ancha, indicating a recognised water-quality standard on part of the coastline. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, both about 9.2 km away, provide berths, waterside dining and leisure facilities. Golf forms the principal recreation close to home: Estepona Golf at 6.4 km, Doña Julia parte alta at 6.6 km and Azata Golf at 6.7 km, with a Golf Academy at Albayt Resort at 6.3 km, giving residents four golf-related venues within a short drive. On-site, the development provides two communal swimming pools and a gym, usable without leaving the gated grounds. The wider municipality records 14 sports facilities. Hiking and viewpoints sit essentially on the doorstep, with three miradores within 1.5 km. This combination positions the property towards a golf-and-nature recreation profile rather than a beach-walking one.
14 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.7°C | 80 mm |
| February | 10.8°C | 50 mm |
| March | 12.1°C | 162 mm |
| April | 14.2°C | 63 mm |
| May | 17.6°C | 32 mm |
| June | 21.7°C | 11 mm |
| July | 25.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.1°C | 7 mm |
| September | 21.6°C | 26 mm |
| October | 18.1°C | 75 mm |
| November | 13.3°C | 99 mm |
| December | 11.0°C | 80 mm |
Within Casares itself, this apartment competes directly with three new-build developments. Camarate Hills markets homes from €305,000, Alcazaba Lagoon IV from €335,000 and Bliss Homes from €395,000. This property's fixed price of €384,400 sits in the middle of that range, but the comparison is not like-for-like: those figures are from-prices for off-plan or under-construction homes, while this apartment is a completed 2017 resale sold turn-key with furniture, underground parking and storage included. New-build buyers gain modern specifications and developer warranties but face waiting times and additional costs for parking, storage and furnishing; resale buyers here gain immediacy and a documented condition. Regionally, Casares positions itself differently from the coastal strip. Marbella, 35 km away with nearly 148,000 inhabitants, offers urban services and a premium market at substantially higher price levels. Algeciras, 38 km distant with around 122,000 inhabitants, is an industrial and port city rather than a residential resort market. Casares, with roughly 9,000 inhabitants across 160 km², retains a village character with 626 housing transactions per year, an active but modest turnover. The municipality's median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises local purchasing power, though coastal resort property operates in a separate international segment. The apartment's tourist licence and rental history distinguish it from new-build comparables, since several Costa del Sol municipalities restrict new tourist licences; acquiring a property with a valid existing licence and documented performance shortens the path to rental income. For buyers weighing golf-side inland living against frontline coastal positions, the trade-off is clear: roughly 9 km to the beach versus larger outdoor space, communal facilities and a quieter environment at a price point below Marbella equivalents.
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