This key-ready apartment is located in Doña Julia, in the municipality of Casares on the western Costa del Sol, close to Estepona. The home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms across 95 m² of living space, completed in 2007 and finished to a good standard. A southwest orientation provides sea, mountain and golf views, with a glass-enclosed covered terrace and a private solarium of approximately 120 m². The asking price is fixed at €284,900. The property sits within a gated complex with communal pool and includes a private parking space.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a residential urbanisation in Doña Julia, on the inland side of the coast road between Estepona and Sabinillas. The nearest beaches, Playa Costa Natura and Playa del Cristo, lie about 1.1 km away in a straight line, with the terrain essentially flat towards the sea. Azata Golf is roughly 2.7 km away, and Estepona's marina and town centre are within a short drive.
The layout suits year-round living or extended stays: three bedrooms, two bathrooms including one en suite, an open-plan kitchen and living room, and a glass-enclosed terrace usable in all seasons. Air conditioning provides both heating and cooling. The private solarium adds roughly 120 m² of outdoor space, while a lift and a private parking space improve daily convenience.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 2007 and is offered key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The condition is described as good, with existing fittings such as fitted wardrobes, satellite TV and WiFi already in place. Buyers should expect a completed, established home rather than a construction-phase purchase with staged payments.
The property does not include a private pool; swimming facilities are communal within the complex. There is a single private parking space rather than a closed garage, and no private garden. Community fees and annual taxes apply and should be verified before purchase. The building dates from 2007, so fixtures and installations are of that period. The nearest beach requires a walk or short drive of just over one kilometre.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple or small family seeking a permanent residence on the Costa del Sol will find three genuine bedrooms, two bathrooms and year-round climate control in a gated complex with a pool. Buyers wanting a second home with generous outdoor space may value the solarium and enclosed terrace, which together add substantial usable area to the 95 m² interior. Golfers benefit from three courses within about 3 km, including Azata Golf at 2.7 km. Those planning extended winter stays will appreciate that the terrace is glass-enclosed and that the area records an average annual temperature of 19.2°C. It is less suitable for buyers who require a private pool, a private garden or a closed garage, since none of these form part of the property. Nor does it suit anyone seeking walk-out beachfront living: the sea is about 1.1 km away in a straight line, a walk or short drive rather than a doorstep. Finally, buyers focused exclusively on brand-new construction with modern energy performance should note the 2007 completion date and assess installations accordingly.
The apartment was completed in 2007 and is presented in good condition. The interior layout pairs an open-plan kitchen with the living room, creating a single bright space that connects directly to the covered terrace. The terrace has been glazed in, which extends its use through cooler months and reduces exposure to wind, a practical modification on this stretch of coast. One of the two bathrooms is en suite to the principal bedroom. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms, visible in the listing photographs alongside ceiling fans, which supplement the air conditioning system. Climate control covers both cooling and heating via the A/C units, the standard solution for homes of this generation on the Costa del Sol. The solarium, approximately 120 m², sits above the apartment and is reached from the terrace; it is a private outdoor area suitable for dining, planting or shade structures, subject to community rules. A lift serves the building, and the property includes a private parking space. Connectivity is already arranged, with satellite TV and WiFi listed among the features. As with any 2007 build, buyers should have the electrical installation, plumbing and air conditioning units inspected during due diligence to establish remaining service life.
The asking price is fixed at €284,900. This is an existing, completed home rather than a new-build project, so the price applies to this specific apartment with its 95 m² of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, parking space and solarium. For context, comparable new-build projects in the region currently start at around €205,000 in Mijas and €269,950 in Torre del Mar, while new construction in Estepona starts at approximately €321,000. Compared with those from-prices, this property offers additional built outdoor space and an established setting at a mid-range price point for the western Costa del Sol. Availability is immediate, as the apartment is key-ready.
Daily life here follows a quiet, residential rhythm. The complex is gated, set in a golf-oriented urbanisation, and the immediate surroundings are considerably calmer than Estepona's town centre a few kilometres east. Mornings can be spent on the southwest-facing terrace, which catches sun through the middle of the day and into the evening; the glass enclosure makes it usable in winter as well as summer. The roughly 120 m² solarium above the apartment extends this outdoor living considerably, with panoramic views over the sea, the golf course and the hills behind Casares. Practical errands are manageable: within 2 km there are some 15 restaurants, 6 cafés and 2 pharmacies, and the area is served by 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school. Puerto Estepona and the sports centres of Las Mesas and El Carmen are all within about 2 km as the crow flies. A car is the practical choice for most journeys, although 7 public transport lines with 42 stops serve the wider area. The flat gradient towards the coast means walking to Playa del Cristo or Costa Natura is realistic for reasonably mobile residents, at just over a kilometre in a straight line. Outside the summer months the urbanisation quiets down noticeably, which suits residents seeking a settled environment rather than a resort atmosphere.
The immediate environment is a golf urbanisation on the Estepona, Casares border. Within a 2 km straight-line radius, daily amenities are adequate rather than abundant: 15 restaurants, 6 cafés and 2 pharmacies cover everyday needs, and schooling is available at 2 primary schools and 1 secondary school. Estepona's facilities begin roughly 2 km further: Puerto Estepona marina, the Las Mesas sports centre and the Polideportivo El Carmen complex all sit within about 2.2 km. For shopping and services beyond this, a car remains the practical mode, and one is advisable in any case for exploring the region. The area records 626 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Public transport exists, 7 lines and 42 stops serve the district, but frequency is oriented towards local commuting rather than tourist convenience. The setting is quiet by Costa del Sol standards, particularly outside July and August, and the flat 1.3% gradient towards the coast makes walking to the beaches at Costa Natura and Playa del Cristo a realistic option at about 1.1 km as the crow flies.
The map shows the apartment's position between the Doña Julia golf course and the coast at Estepona. The nearest beaches, Playa del Cristo and Costa Natura, lie just over a kilometre to the southeast, with the town's marina and sports facilities a short distance beyond. Marbella sits to the east and Sotogrande towards the west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Doña Julia occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol, within Casares municipality but functionally tied to Estepona, whose centre and marina begin roughly 2 km east. Marbella lies about 34 km to the east and Algeciras 34 km to the west, placing the apartment midway along the coast's southern arc. Málaga city and its international airport are 67–81 km away, while Gibraltar Airport is a closer 33 km. This western stretch of coast is calmer and less developed than Marbella, Benalmádena, characterised by golf courses, low-rise urbanisations and established towns rather than high-density resort blocks.
Distances in this section are straight-line; road distances and travel times are longer. Beaches are close: Playa Costa Natura and Playa del Cristo both lie 1.1 km away, with the wide sands of La Rada at 3.2 km. Golfers can reach Azata Golf (2.7 km), the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (2.9 km) and Estepona Golf (3.1 km). Puerto Estepona marina is 1.8 km away and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa 7.8 km. Marbella and Algeciras are each about 34 km distant in opposite directions, while Málaga city lies 81 km away. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 33 km is the closest, with Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at about 67 km offering the wider route network. An electric vehicle charging point operated by Zunder/GALP is available in Estepona at 3.0 km. Access by car is via the A-7 coastal road, and 7 public transport lines with 42 stops provide basic connectivity.
| Beach Distance | 1.1 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 33 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 67 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits essentially at sea level, with an elevation of 0 metres, and the terrain towards the coast is flat with a gradient of only 1.3%. The climate is Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers: average monthly temperatures range between 15°C and 25°C, and the annual average is 19.2°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about 5 months, roughly June through October. This combination makes outdoor use of the terrace and solarium realistic for most of the year, with the glass-enclosed terrace extending comfort into the cooler months. The southwest orientation maximises afternoon and evening sun, which aligns with the sunset views mentioned in the property description. Inland, the hills behind Casares provide the mountain backdrop visible from the apartment, and the Mirador del Carmen viewpoint at 2.3 km offers a local vantage point over the coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Two beaches lie within about 1.1 km in a straight line: Playa del Cristo, a sheltered west-facing cove popular with families, and Playa Costa Natura, a designated naturist beach attached to a small residential community. The main town beach of Estepona, La Rada, is 3.2 km away and offers a broad stretch of sand with chiringuitos. Recreational facilities cluster in and around Estepona: the Las Mesas sports centre (1.8 km), Polideportivo El Carmen (2.0–2.2 km) and the marina at Puerto Estepona (1.8 km), where a good number of the area's restaurants and cafés are found. Golf is a defining leisure activity here, with Azata Golf, the Albayt Resort Golf Academy and Estepona Golf all within roughly 3 km. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 7.8 km west, adds a second marina option towards Sabinillas and Manilva. For quieter walks, the Mirador Playa del Cristo viewpoint sits 1.4 km away.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 86 mm |
| February | 13.8°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 172 mm |
| April | 16.8°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.8°C | 11 mm |
| July | 26.8°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.0°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.7°C | 76 mm |
| November | 16.3°C | 96 mm |
| December | 14.1°C | 84 mm |
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Ref: VL904164
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Set against comparable projects along the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a middle position on price. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, on the eastern coast, currently lists from €269,950, while Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those figures are new-build from-prices, meaning the actual cost of a comparable three-bedroom unit would typically be higher once floor levels and specifications are chosen. This property, by contrast, carries a single fixed price of €284,900 for a completed home with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 95 m² of interior space, a private parking space and roughly 120 m² of private solarium, an outdoor area rarely included at this price level in new schemes, where large terraces usually command significant premiums. The trade-off is age: a 2007 build will not match the energy performance, insulation standards or developer guarantees of post-2022 construction, and buyers should budget for inspection and possible replacement of air conditioning units and other installations over time. Locationally, Doña Julia sits in the quieter western Costa del Sol corridor between Estepona and Manilva, an area of golf courses and low-rise residential development. Estepona itself has seen substantial new construction in recent years, reflected in Etherna's higher entry price, which has lifted values across the neighbouring urbanisations. Marbella, 34 km east, operates in a clearly higher price bracket, while the Mijas and Torre del Mar alternatives lie in different sub-markets with their own characteristics. For buyers prioritising outdoor space, views and an established community over brand-new construction, the value proposition here is concrete: more usable square metre per euro than the new-build comparables, in exchange for a nearly twenty-year-old building.
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