This completed three-bedroom ground-floor apartment forms part of the Las Albercas development within the Finca Cortesín resort in the municipality of Casares, Málaga. Completed in 2024 (indicative), the property offers 245 m² of built space on a 260 m² plot, with four bathrooms and a south-east orientation. The apartment includes a private pool, private terrace and landscaped garden, and sits within a gated community of 36 apartments with 24/7 security. The surrounding area is rural and tranquil, positioned inland at approximately 400 metres above sea level, with golf courses, beaches and Estepona all within a short drive.
Within the western Costa del Sol, this property competes in a narrow segment: completed resort apartments above two million euros. Its closest comparable is the St. Regis Residences in Casares (from €2,500,000), which occupies a similar inland resort position with branded-hotel services. Against that development, this apartment offers completion, delivery 2024, condition documented as excellent, whereas branded residences often involve off-plan purchase phases. The 245 m² built area with three en-suite bedrooms and a private pool on a 260 m² plot is a specific configuration; ground-floor units with private gardens are scarcer than mid-floor apartments in this segment. Moving down the price ladder, the market changes substantially. Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600 and Aby Upper from €320,000; these are town-or-coast-adjacent developments without resort services, private pools per unit or the golf-fronting setting, and typically with smaller footprints. The price difference of roughly five to nine times reflects land position, specification and amenities rather than construction quality alone. Geographically, the property sits closer to Sotogrande and Gibraltar (33 km) than to Marbella (35 km) and Malaga airport (73 km straight-line), placing it in the quieter western end of the Costa del Sol. Municipal data adds context: Casares has 9,009 inhabitants and 626 recorded property transactions, a small but active market, while the provincial median income of €16,450 indicates that local purchasing power operates at a different level from the resort segment. For buyers comparing coastal versus inland positions, the trade-off is explicit here: approximately nine kilometres to the beach and 7.9 km to the nearest supermarket, in exchange for elevation, views over golf and mountains, lower density and cooler nights. Comparable coastal apartments at similar specification in Estepona or Marbella would typically sacrifice either the plot, the price or both.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property lies within the Finca Cortesín resort area in Casares, an inland setting in a quiet, rural environment at roughly 401 metres elevation. Estepona Golf is 6.4 km away, Finca Cortesín Golf Club 6.9 km, and the nearest beaches around 9 km. Malaga airport is 73 km by straight line; Gibraltar airport is approximately 33 km. A car is necessary for daily travel.
The apartment addresses needs for space, privacy and resort facilities: 245 m² of living area, three en-suite bedrooms, underfloor heating in bathrooms, air conditioning, and direct terrace access to a private pool and garden. Community amenities include an indoor heated pool, gym, sauna, steam room and spa area. The small scale of 36 apartments limits neighbour density.
Construction status is complete, with delivery recorded as 2024 (indicative). The condition is documented as excellent. As a finished property, no construction-phase risk applies; purchase involves a resale or completed new-build transaction with immediate availability. Resort facilities associated with Finca Cortesín are operational.
The property does not offer walkable beach access, with the nearest coast approximately 8.7 km away. Daily shopping requires a drive of around 7.9 km to the nearest supermarket. Public transport exists (seven lines, 33 stops) but does not substitute for a car. No lift dependence applies at ground-floor level; the setting is rural rather than urban.
This property fits situations where a buyer prioritises a finished, move-in-ready home within a secure resort, with golf and spa facilities on the doorstep and no renovation work required. It is relevant for buyers who intend to use the property as a permanent residence and value space, 245 m² with three en-suite bedrooms suits families or couples who regularly host guests. It also matches holiday-home use where the private pool, garden and 24/7 security allow long absences with reduced management concerns. Buyers who enjoy golf will find three courses within seven kilometres, including the Finca Cortesín championship course with resident conditions applied. The property is less suitable for buyers seeking walkable beach access, since the coast is around nine kilometres away, or for those who want urban convenience with shops, restaurants and services on foot, the nearest supermarket is 7.9 km. It equally does not suit households dependent on public transport; a car is necessary for daily travel. The price point positions it against a small pool of comparable resort properties, so it is relevant mainly where budget exceeds two and a half million euros and where comparable coastal apartments at lower price points (Estepona from circa €320,000, 525,000) do not meet the space, privacy or resort-service requirements.
The apartment is documented with high-end finishes throughout, and the specification list points to a consistent climate-control installation: hot and cold air conditioning, underfloor heating, and underfloor heating specifically in bathrooms. This combination is typical of the upper segment of the Costa del Sol new-build market, where year-round occupancy is expected and winter comfort at 401 metres altitude, where temperatures fall below coastal levels, requires more than air conditioning alone. All three bedrooms are en-suite, each with fitted wardrobes, which reduces the need for separate storage furniture and supports use as a guest-hosting residence. Floor-to-ceiling glazing connects the interior to the terrace and garden and, given the south-east orientation, maximises morning light. The private pool sits within a landscaped garden on a 260 m² plot, modest by villa standards but substantial for an apartment, and enough for sun loungers, planting and outdoor seating as shown in the property imagery. At community level, the specification includes a heated indoor pool, communal pool, gym, sauna, steam room and spa area, all within a gated development of 36 apartments with 24/7 security. Access to the wider Finca Cortesín facilities, the golf course, tennis and padel, hotel spa, restaurants and beach club, operates under resident benefits with conditions applied, which should be verified in detail before purchase, as terms and fees may change. Energy-efficiency certification data was not supplied and should be requested from the vendor.
The listed price is €2,850,000 for a three-bedroom, four-bathroom apartment of 245 m², completed in 2024. This equates to roughly €11,600 per square metre, which reflects the resort setting, private pool and Finca Cortesín positioning rather than the general Casares market. Comparable product in the immediate area is limited; St. Regis Residences in Casares starts from €2,500,000, while Estepona town-centre developments such as Acqua Gardens (from €524,600) and Aby Upper (from €320,000) occupy a different segment. Availability should be verified directly.
Daily life at this property is organised around the resort environment rather than around a town. The apartment opens from its open-plan living and dining area, through floor-to-ceiling windows, onto a private terrace, garden and pool, which functions as the main outdoor living space for much of the year given the region's recorded 3,836 annual sunshine hours. Mornings are likely to begin on the south-east facing terrace, with sun from early in the day and views over the golf course, mountains and, in the distance, the sea. The ground-floor layout means the terrace, garden and pool are a single continuous level with the interior, no stairs between kitchen, lounge and swimming pool. The rhythm of the week typically involves short drives: the nearest pharmacy is 108 metres away, and a restaurant, café and bank sit within a two-kilometre radius, while larger shopping requires trips to the coast, roughly eight to ten kilometres away. Golf is a central activity; three courses, Estepona Golf, Azata Golf and Finca Cortesín, fall within seven kilometres. The resort's shared facilities (indoor heated pool, gym, sauna, steam room and spa) provide alternatives during cooler months, when average temperatures drop; the annual mean is 16.7°C and the comfortable swimming season in open water is around four months. The community of 36 apartments with 24/7 security produces a low-density, low-traffic setting. Casares municipality itself counts around 9,000 inhabitants, so the area remains quiet outside holiday periods, and the rural character means evening activity is largely private rather than public, restaurants and beach clubs are reached by car.
The setting is inland and rural within the Casares municipality, at approximately 401 metres above sea level. This elevation produces a slightly cooler climate than the coast, the recorded annual mean is 16.7°C, and broader views across golf, mountain and country landscapes, with sea views in the distance. Immediate amenities are limited but not absent: a pharmacy lies 108 metres from the property, and a two-kilometre radius contains ten restaurants, one café and one bank. The nearest supermarket is 7.9 km away and the nearest hospital 7.6 km, both reachable within a 10, 15 minute drive. The road network connects to Estepona (marinas at approximately 9.2 km) and along the A-7/AP-7 corridor to Marbella at 35 km. Mobility data is unambiguous: a car is necessary for daily life, including shopping, beach visits and school runs, the municipality has two primary schools and one secondary school. Public transport exists with seven lines and 33 stops, but frequency and coverage suit occasional rather than daily use. The population of Casares municipality is 9,009 (2025), meaning the area remains quiet year-round, including in summer, when coastal towns experience seasonal crowding. EV charging is available at approximately 8.8, 10 km. Local life includes 34 municipal festive days per year and 14 registered sports facilities.
The map shows the property's position inland of the coast, between Estepona and Sotogrande, at the foot of the Casares hills. Markers indicate the three nearby golf courses within seven kilometres, the coastal beaches and marinas at roughly nine kilometres, and road connections east towards Marbella. The elevation and rural setting are visible in the surrounding terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Casares occupies a transitional position between the western Costa del Sol resorts and the Campo de Gibraltar. The property's inland, elevated position separates it from the coastal strips of Estepona (approximately 9, 12 km to its centre) and Sotogrande, while Marbella lies 35 km east and Algeciras 38 km south. This places it closer to Gibraltar airport (33 km) than to Malaga airport (73 km straight-line), a relevant factor for UK-linked travel. The municipality combines white-village heritage with resort developments such as Finca Cortesín, and recorded 626 property transactions, indicating an active but small market.
Straight-line distances place the property in a resort-coast corridor: beaches at 8.7, 9.7 km (Playa Costa Natura, Playa de Casares, Playa de Manilva), Marbella at 35 km, Algeciras at 38 km and Jerez de la Frontera at 81 km. Airports are split between Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 33 km and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 73 km straight-line, with actual driving times longer given the mountain-road setting. Golf access is a defining feature: Estepona Golf at 6.4 km, Azata Golf at 6.7 km and Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 6.9 km. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa and Puerto Estepona marinas sit at around 9.2 km. A car remains necessary for all of these.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 33 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 73 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Casares records 3,836 sunshine hours per year historically, above the Spanish coastal average, and a mean annual temperature of 16.7°C. The natural swimming season, when sea temperature reaches at least 20°C, is approximately four months, concentrated in summer; the heated indoor pool and heated private pool extend usable swimming outside this window. At 401 metres elevation the property sits above the coastal strip, producing cooler nights in winter and reduced summer humidity, with the terrain sloping towards the coast. The area borders the Sierra de Bermeja and Genal valley landscapes, with viewpoints such as Mirador de Peñas Blancas 1.5 km away. The orientation is south-east, giving morning sun on the terrace and shade later in the day.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The coastal beaches of Estepona, Casares and Manilva lie 8.7, 9.7 km away and are reached by car in roughly 15 minutes. The Blue Flag list for the municipality includes Playa Ancha. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, sit at approximately 9.2 km, offering berths, dining and water sports. Golf is the primary recreation within the immediate area: Estepona Golf (6.4 km), Azata Golf (6.7 km) and Finca Cortesín Golf Club (6.9 km), plus a golf academy at Albayt Resort (6.3 km). Within the resort itself, residents can access tennis and padel facilities, the hotel spa and a beach club under conditions that apply to residents. Fourteen sports facilities are registered in the wider municipality.
14 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Casares occupies a transitional position between the western Costa del Sol resorts and the Campo de Gibraltar. The property's inland, elevated position separates it from the coastal strips of Estepona (approximately 9, 12 km to its centre) and Sotogrande, while Marbella lies 35 km east and Algeciras 38 km south. This places it closer to Gibraltar airport (33 km) than to Malaga airport (73 km straight-line), a relevant factor for UK-linked travel. The municipality combines white-village heritage with resort developments such as Finca Cortesín, and recorded 626 property transactions, indicating an active but small market.
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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