A key-ready apartment of 263 m² built (124 m² usable interior) in the residential area of Terrazas de Atalaya, Estepona, on the western Costa del Sol. The property has three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a west and south orientation, a private terrace and views over the communal gardens, pool and mountains. Built in 2018, it comes with air conditioning, double glazing, fitted wardrobes, a garage parking space and a storage room. The fixed asking price is €879,000. Beaches such as Playa Isdabe lie within about 0.5 km as the crow flies, and several golf courses are within roughly 2 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Atalaya sits between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, roughly 12 km from Marbella in a straight line. The nearest beaches are 0.5–0.7 km away, and El Campanario Golf Course lies about 1.4 km from the door. Within a 2 km radius there are restaurants, cafés, pharmacies, banks and four schools, which keeps daily errands within a short drive.
The apartment is arranged for year-round or seasonal living: a living area opening onto a private terrace, three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, two bathrooms, air conditioning and double glazing. Communal facilities include a swimming pool, a gym and paddle tennis courts. A private garage space and a separate storage room cover the practical side of ownership.
This is not an off-plan purchase. The building was completed in 2018 and the apartment is delivered key-ready, which means the condition can be inspected before purchase and there is no construction risk or waiting period. The interior kitchen is partially fitted, so buyers should budget for completing it to their own specification. Completion dates mentioned in marketing material are always indicative.
The property is an apartment within a community, not a detached villa: the pool, gym and paddle courts are shared, and community rules and fees apply. The kitchen is only partially fitted. There is no private pool and no private garden. The listed elevation of the wider area indicates a hilly setting, so some walking routes involve slopes. A car is practical for most daily trips.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple or family seeking a move-in-ready home on the Costa del Sol without construction risk will find the 2018 completion and key-ready status directly relevant: the purchase can complete and occupation can follow within weeks rather than years. Buyers who want outdoor living space will value the private terrace with garden, pool and mountain views, along with afternoon and evening sun from the west-facing orientation. Households that combine work and school runs may note the four schools within 2 km and The International School of Estepona about 1.5 km away. Golf players form another clear group: two courses within roughly 2 km make regular play practical without long drives. The property also suits use as a second home. The communal pool, gym and paddle courts work well for part-year residence, and the lock-up-and-leave character of an apartment in a managed community simplifies absences. Those who prefer detached privacy, a private pool or a fully fitted designer kitchen should weigh the limitations section: this is a shared community, the kitchen is partially fitted, and there is no private garden. Finally, buyers relying solely on public transport should verify bus connections against their own routine; the 7 lines and 50 stops in the area serve the coastal corridor, but a car remains the dominant mode here.
The building dates from 2018, which places it within the current era of Spanish construction standards: double glazing is installed, air conditioning is present, and the apartment includes fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms. The condition is listed as excellent, though buyers should verify this through their own inspection and survey. The interior offers 124 m² of usable space within 263 m² built, a ratio that points to substantial terrace and outdoor surfaces, a characteristic feature of Costa del Sol apartments of this generation. The kitchen is partially fitted. In practice this means some appliances or cabinetry may need to be added or replaced, and the budget for this should be assessed during a viewing. The finishes visible in the listing imagery, a modern kitchen with white countertops and a children's bedroom with decorative finishes, indicate a home that has been lived in and personalised rather than a show-flat. Buyers should expect to repaint or adjust some rooms to taste. On the technical side, the double glazing supports both thermal comfort and noise reduction, and air conditioning covers the summer months. Outside, the communal areas include a swimming pool set in landscaped gardens, a gym and paddle tennis courts. The private garage space and separate storage room are practical additions that reduce reliance on street parking in the busy summer season. As with any resale purchase in Spain, an independent technical inspection is advisable to confirm the state of installations, waterproofing and community-maintained elements.
The asking price is fixed at €879,000. For that figure the buyer receives 263 m² of built space, of which 124 m² is usable interior, with the remainder attributable to terrace and communal elements; three bedrooms; two bathrooms; a garage parking space; and a storage room. The property is key-ready and was completed in 2018, so the price reflects an existing, inspectable home rather than an off-plan unit. Buyers comparing against new-build price lists should note that those figures start lower, comparable projects range from about €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona, but with different sizes, locations and delivery terms. Availability details and viewings can be requested directly.
Daily life in Terrazas de Atalaya follows a quiet residential rhythm. The apartment looks out over landscaped gardens, the communal pool and the mountains beyond, and the west-facing terrace catches the afternoon and evening sun, useful for outdoor dinners from spring through late autumn. Mornings can start with a short drive or walk to Playa Isdabe or Playa Atalaya, both around 0.5–0.6 km away as the crow flies. With about 200 restaurants within 2 km, grocery runs and eating out rarely require long journeys. The neighbourhood itself is small, the INE records 258 inhabitants for the immediate settlement in 2025, but it sits inside a densely served coastal strip with 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies and 23 banks nearby. The contrast matters: the streets around the apartment stay calm, while the services of a much larger urban area remain a few minutes away by car. Golf plays a visible role in the local routine. El Campanario Golf Course is roughly 1.4 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club about 2.1 km, so a morning round is a realistic part of the week rather than an occasional outing. The RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club, about 1.6 km away, covers racket sports. For families, The International School of Estepona lies approximately 1.5 km from the property. Public transport exists, 7 lines and 50 stops serve the wider area, but the practical reality of this address is car-based mobility, with a private garage space included.
Atalaya occupies a stretch of coast between Estepona town and San Pedro de Alcántara, with Marbella roughly 12 km away in a straight line. The immediate neighbourhood counts only 258 registered inhabitants (2025), yet it functions as part of a continuous coastal corridor: within 2 km there are around 201 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks, 7 dentists and 4 schools. That combination, a small residential core surrounded by dense services, defines daily life here. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds in the area, meaning the population swells visibly in summer and quiets in winter. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres nearby, and education by 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the broader area. The housing market is active, with 3,163 transactions per year recorded in the region. Public transport consists of 7 lines and 50 stops, enough for occasional trips along the coast but not a substitute for a car for most residents. The A-7 coastal motorway connects the area westwards to Estepona and Algeciras (about 54 km straight-line) and eastwards to Marbella and Málaga (about 60 km straight-line).
The map shows the apartment's position in Atalaya, between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara. The coast, with its string of small beaches, lies to the south; golf courses and the Sierra Bermeja foothills rise behind the property to the north. Marbella and Puerto Banús sit a short drive east along the coast road.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Atalaya sits at the western end of the Marbella, Estepona axis, one of the most established residential corridors of the Costa del Sol. Marbella lies 12 km to the east, Estepona town a similar distance west, and the boundary is effectively invisible: golf courses, residential estates and beach developments run continuously along the A-7. Further afield, Algeciras is about 54 km straight-line to the southwest and Málaga city about 60 km to the northeast, placing the property between the two airports that serve the region, Malaga-Costa del Sol (roughly 60 km) and Gibraltar (roughly 89 km).
The nearest beaches, Playa Isdabe at 0.5 km, Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km and Salduna at 0.7 km, all lie within walking distance as the crow flies, though actual routes may be longer. Golfers can reach El Campanario Golf Course at 1.4 km and El Paraíso Golf Club at 2.1 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, the marina at Puerto Banús, is about 5.9 km straight-line from the property. For electric-vehicle owners, Tesla superchargers are available at 4.4 km (Estepona) and 9.0 km (Marbella). Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 60 km away in a straight line, and Gibraltar Airport about 89 km; driving distances to both are longer. Marbella, with almost 148,000 inhabitants, is the nearest large town at 12 km, while Málaga city (579,076 inhabitants) sits about 60 km east. A private garage space is included with the apartment, which matters in an area where tourist pressure makes street parking scarce in July and August.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 60 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate data records an average annual temperature of 16.5°C for the wider province, a figure measured across inland mountain areas as well as the coast, so the immediate coastal zone will feel warmer in practice. The swimming season is given as four months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly June through September. The Mediterranean climate means dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters, which shapes the local calendar: outdoor living on the terrace runs from April to October, while winter months bring greener landscapes and mountain views that are clearer after rain. The listing data notes an elevation of 652 m for the administrative area, though the property itself lies within 0.5 km of the beach; the surrounding terrain is hilly, so some slopes should be expected on walks in the neighbourhood. The mountain views from the apartment reflect this topography: the Sierra Bermeja range rises directly behind the coast west of Marbella, and the west-facing terrace looks out towards it.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 0.7 km of the apartment as the crow flies: Playa Isdabe (0.5 km), Playa Atalaya (0.6 km) and Salduna (0.7 km). This section of coast between Estepona and Marbella consists of a series of sandy coves and chiringuito beach bars, typical of the western Costa del Sol. Golf is the second pillar of local recreation: El Campanario Golf Course at 1.4 km and El Paraíso Golf Club at 2.1 km, with the El Paraiso clubhouse at 2.3 km, give residents two courses within a five-minute drive. The RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club (1.6 km) covers racket sports, and the apartment's own community adds a gym, paddle courts and a communal pool. For water-based leisure, Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 5.9 km offers marina services, boat trips and the well-known Puerto Banús waterfront with its shops and restaurants. The 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 tourist beds in the area also indicate a mature leisure infrastructure, spas, beach clubs and organised activities operate year-round, not only in high season.
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: VL377093
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies a specific position: it is a resale unit in a 2018 building on the Marbella, Estepona border, priced at a fixed €879,000. Comparable new-build projects in the region start considerably lower, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona itself from €321,000, but those figures describe smaller units at earlier stages, often off-plan, and in some cases in different submarkets. Torre del Mar and much of Mijas sit east of Málaga or in its immediate orbit, with different price dynamics than the Marbella, Estepona corridor, which is generally the most expensive stretch of the western Costa del Sol. What the €879,000 price reflects here is location and format: 263 m² built, a west-facing terrace with garden and mountain views, and an address within 2 km of two golf courses, three beaches and an international school. Regional statistics add context. The province records a median income of €16,450, yet 3,163 housing transactions per year in the surrounding market and nearly 6,900 hotel beds in the immediate area point to a property market driven substantially by international and second-home buyers rather than local wages. Buyers weighing this apartment against new-build alternatives should weigh three factors: delivery timing (immediate versus one to three years), specification control (partially fitted kitchen here versus developer specifications) and community maturity, an established 2018 community with functioning gardens, pool and gym carries fewer uncertainties than a newly delivered phase where community fees and rules may still evolve.
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