This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in Atalaya, a residential area between Estepona and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 145 m² of built living space, a private covered terrace with views over communal gardens and the pool, and an underground parking space. Built in 1992, the apartment is key-ready but described as requiring renovation and modernisation. The asking price is fixed at €399,000. The complex is gated, with a lift, communal swimming pool and air conditioning in the property.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Atalaya sits on the western side of Estepona, close to the border with Benahavís and Marbella. Playa Atalaya and Playa Isdabe lie roughly 0.5 to 0.6 km away as the crow flies. Several golf courses, including El Campanario and El Paraíso, are within about 2 km. Marbella is approximately 12 km away in a straight line.
The apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en suite. With 145 m² of built space, a covered private terrace and a lift in the building, it functions as a full-year residence or a holiday home. The communal pool and landscaped gardens are directly visible from the terrace. Air conditioning is present.
This is a resale property completed in 1992, not a new-build project. It is key-ready in the sense that it is immediately transferable, but the listing explicitly states that renovation and modernisation are required. Any purchase budget should account for refurbishment costs on top of the asking price.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or private parking garage beyond the included underground space. Renovation is required throughout. The complex has no on-site wellness facilities, gym or concierge described. Furniture is included as fully furnished, but fittings date from an earlier renovation cycle.
This property fits several recognisable buyer situations. A second-home buyer seeking generous space near beaches and golf courses, at a price below new-build rates per square metre, will find the proportions and terrace directly usable after cosmetic updating. Renovators get a solid 1992 shell with an east-west orientation, a lift, gated access and parking included, allowing a contemporary interior to be installed to their own specification. Investors can approach the property from a value-add angle: the asking price of €399,000 for 145 m² works out at roughly €2,752 per square metre, below typical new-build pricing in the same municipality, while the renovation creates an opportunity to close that gap. Families or part-year residents benefit from the proximity of schools, including The International School of Estepona at about 1.5 km straight-line, and from the two-bathroom layout that supports guests or a small household. The property is less suitable for buyers who want a turn-key, newly finished home, a private pool or an unobstructed sea view, since none of these form part of the current offering.
The apartment dates from 1992 and its interior reflects that period in places, which is why the listing classifies its condition as requiring renovation. Existing elements include a fitted kitchen with a washing machine, granite worktops in the kitchen, a modern-style bathroom with a glass-block shower, and built-in wardrobes in the master bedroom. The living-dining room has a fireplace, which in an east-west oriented apartment provides supplementary heating in the cooler months alongside the air conditioning. Technical features that are already in place and relevant to daily use: a lift in the building, an underground parking space in the garage, air conditioning, and a covered private terrace accessed from the living area. Utilities are connected to electricity. The communal areas are described as beautifully maintained, with landscaped gardens and a communal pool. The complex is gated, which affects both access control and the general upkeep of shared spaces. What the property does not offer is contemporary finishes throughout: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring and possibly wiring and plumbing will need review and renewal during renovation. Buyers planning works should factor in time for licensing in Estepona and the temporary loss of use of the property during the works.
The asking price is fixed at €399,000 for the apartment as it stands, including furniture and an underground parking space. This is a resale property, so there is no developer price list or range of unit types. Buyers should budget separately for the renovation the listing itself flags as necessary. For context, new-build apartments elsewhere in Estepona currently start from around €321,000, while comparable coastal projects in Torre del Mar and Mijas start lower, at €269,950 and €205,000 respectively. The price here reflects the built area of 145 m², the two bathrooms and the location between Estepona and Marbella.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around an established, gated urbanisation with mature communal gardens and a shared swimming pool. The terrace faces east and west, which in practice means morning sun on one side of the living space and afternoon and evening light on the other. The pool view and garden setting give the outdoor space a green, enclosed character rather than an open sea panorama. With 145 m² of built area, the layout is generous for a two-bedroom apartment. The living-dining room includes a fireplace, and the kitchen is fully fitted with a washing machine installed. The master bedroom has built-in wardrobes and an en suite bathroom with a glass-block shower. A second bathroom serves guests and the second bedroom. The area around Atalaya is residential rather than urban. Within 2 km there are more than 200 restaurants, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and around 50 cafés, along with four schools. The International School of Estepona is about 1.5 km away as the crow flies. Daily shopping, dining and services are therefore within a short drive, though a car is the practical mode of transport for most errands. The apartment would suit a buyer who wants space and an established community setting near golf and beaches, and who is prepared to renovate the interior to modern standards.
Atalaya functions as a low-density residential zone between Estepona town and the Guadalmina/Benahavís area. The immediate surroundings consist of urbanisations, golf courses and small commercial pockets. Within a 2 km radius, the data shows 201 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks, 7 dentists and 4 schools, a density of services that is unusually high for a settlement of only 258 registered inhabitants, and explained by the area's role as a coastal residential and tourist destination with 24 hotels and nearly 7,000 beds nearby. Beaches are close: Playa Isdabe at 0.5 km, Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km and Salduna at 0.7 km, all straight-line distances. Golf is equally present, with El Campanario at 1.4 km and El Paraíso Golf Club at 2.1 km. For racket sports, RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club is 1.6 km away. Public transport exists in the form of 7 lines and 50 stops, which supports occasional car-free trips along the coast, though most residents use a car. Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies 5.9 km away for marina-related leisure and dining.
The map shows Atalaya's position between Estepona and Marbella, with beaches under a kilometre away and golf courses clustered within two kilometres. Puerto Banús appears 5.9 km to the east. All distances shown are straight-line; actual driving distances are somewhat longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Atalaya occupies a position on the New Golden Mile, the coastal strip west of Estepona towards Marbella and Benahavís. Marbella (12 km, nearly 148,000 inhabitants) is the nearest large town; Estepona provides municipal services and its own town centre slightly further along the coast. Málaga, the regional capital with around 579,000 inhabitants, lies 60 km to the east, while Algeciras (54 km) sits to the west. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, this stretch is known for combining golf-course density with proximity to both established resort towns and quieter residential zones.
Key distances, measured in a straight line: beaches at 0.5 to 0.7 km, two golf courses within 2.1 km, an international school at 1.5 km, and the nearest Tesla Supercharger at 4.4 km. Marbella lies 12 km away, Estepona town slightly closer, and Málaga city 60 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 60 km as the crow flies, with Gibraltar Airport at 89 km as a southern alternative for UK and some European routes. Road access runs via the A-7 coastal road and the AP-7 toll motorway, both of which serve this stretch of coastline. By car, Marbella and Puerto Banús are short drives, and Estepona's town centre and its two health centres are within easy reach. Education provision in the wider area covers 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Housing market activity in the area is substantial, at 3,163 transactions per year, indicating an active resale market for later liquidity.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 60 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records an average annual temperature of 16.5°C across the wider dataset, consistent with a Mediterranean climate of warm, dry summers and mild winters. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, roughly June through September, which is the period when the communal pool and the nearby beaches see most use. The elevated figure of 652 m in the dataset reflects the mountainous hinterland behind the coast rather than the apartment's own position, which sits in a coastal urbanisation a few hundred metres from the sea. The immediate terrain around Atalaya is gently rolling, with golf courses and garden zones softening the landscape. The east-west orientation of the terrace means sun exposure on both ends of the day: morning light on the east side and late afternoon and evening light on the west side, with the covered section providing shade during the hottest hours. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year; the fireplace in the living room is a practical feature for cooler evenings.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within one kilometre as the crow flies: Playa Isdabe (0.5 km), Playa Atalaya (0.6 km) and Salduna (0.7 km). These are the sandy coves and open stretches typical of the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella, with chiringuitos and beach restaurants along much of this coast. Golf is the second pillar of local recreation. El Campanario Golf Course is 1.4 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km, with the clubhouse at 2.3 km. RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.6 km covers racket sports, and two additional pool facilities appear in the points of interest within about 2 km. For waterside leisure beyond the beach, Puerto Deportivo José Banús (5.9 km) offers marina berths, dining and people-watching of a distinctly Marbella character. The combination of beaches, golf and padel within a two-kilometre radius means outdoor recreation is accessible without long journeys, and in summer the season aligns with the four-month warm-water swimming window.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4°C | 50 mm |
| February | 9.9°C | 41 mm |
| March | 11.1°C | 119 mm |
| April | 13.7°C | 55 mm |
| May | 17.8°C | 33 mm |
| June | 22.4°C | 13 mm |
| July | 26.4°C | 2 mm |
| August | 26.5°C | 5 mm |
| September | 21.7°C | 20 mm |
| October | 17.9°C | 52 mm |
| November | 12.1°C | 71 mm |
| December | 9.7°C | 64 mm |
Ref: VL550497
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Atalaya competes within the New Golden Mile segment of the Costa del Sol, between Estepona town and Marbella. Against the comparable projects listed, this apartment is priced above the entry level of new-build developments such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona itself (from €321,000). The comparison, however, is not straightforward: those are new-build prices for smaller or differently specified units, whereas this resale property delivers 145 m² of built space, two bathrooms and parking within the price, at approximately €2,752 per square metre. What the buyer trades away is finish and condition: the apartment requires renovation, and the total cost of ownership after works will exceed the headline figure. What is gained is a location near beaches and golf courses that newer projects further east or inland cannot match at the same square-metre rate, plus the mature communal gardens of an established 1990s urbanisation. Within Estepona's market, the area records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, one of the more active resale markets on the coast, which matters for future liquidity. Marbella at 12 km and Marbella's price levels exert upward pressure on this stretch of coast, as buyers priced out of Marbella move west. The two international airports, Málaga at 60 km and Gibraltar at 89 km straight-line, give the location dual flight access, something neither Torre del Mar nor most Mijas locations offer. For a buyer weighing this apartment against a new build, the honest framing is: similar total budget, more space and land-side amenities here versus new construction, warranties and lower maintenance elsewhere.
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