This key-ready, three-bedroom ground-floor apartment sits in the Cataleya development beside Atalaya Golf Course in Atalaya, between Estepona and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Completed in 2018, the home offers 137 m² of living space with a west-facing 77 m² covered terrace and a private 143 m² wraparound garden, giving a combined 220 m² of outdoor space. The asking price is fixed at €995,000. The apartment includes two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, a separate utility room, a 23 m² storage room and an underground parking space for two cars, within a gated complex with communal pools and an outdoor gym.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in Atalaya, a residential area west of Estepona. Playa Isdabe is 0.5 km away as the crow flies and Playa Atalaya 0.6 km. El Campanario Golf Course is 1.4 km distant and El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km. Marbella is 12 km straight-line; Málaga and its airport approximately 60 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús sits 5.9 km away.
The home suits buyers seeking ground-floor living with direct garden access. Three west-facing bedrooms open onto the terrace and garden, and the communal pool lies a few metres from the plot. The 23 m² storage room can, subject to approvals, be converted into a home office, gym or cinema, matching varied household needs. A lift and underground parking for two cars add practical daily convenience.
This is an existing property, not a new-build phase. Construction was completed in 2018 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. No off-plan waiting period, stage payments or delivery delays apply. The building is seven years old at the time of listing, which buyers can weigh against brand-new developments in the area.
The property has no private pool; swimming is in the communal pool with children's pool. There is no sea view; views are of mountains and gardens. The garden is maintained by the community rather than privately. The storage room currently has external access only, with internal access requiring works and the necessary approvals. The price is a fixed asking price of €995,000, not a starting price.
Ref: VL688657
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A family with young children benefits from the ground-floor layout, the fenced private garden and the children's pool a few metres away, with four schools and an international school within roughly 2 km. Buyers relocating permanently value the key-ready status, the lift, the generous storage and the two-car underground space, avoiding the uncertainty of off-plan purchases. Golf players find El Campanario 1.4 km away and El Paraíso 2.1 km away, with the development adjacent to the Atalaya clubhouse. Buyers wanting outdoor living without maintenance duties suit the community-maintained garden and communal pool. Holiday-home buyers can use the west-facing terrace and pool access seasonally while the gated complex handles security year-round. The property is less obvious for buyers who want a private pool, a sea view or an upper-floor panorama, since views here are of mountains and gardens. Buyers seeking a project to renovate from scratch will also find little to do, the apartment is in excellent condition and completed in 2018. Households planning a home office, gym or cinema can consider the storage room conversion, provided the necessary approvals are obtained. In short, the buyer profile is a family or couple seeking move-in-ready ground-floor living with substantial private outdoor space in a golf-and-beach setting between Estepona and Marbella.
The apartment dates from 2018, placing it within the contemporary construction period of the Costa del Sol, with an open-plan living and dining layout and a modern, fully fitted kitchen. The condition is listed as excellent, which for a seven-year-old property typically reflects limited wear and consistent upkeep. Climate control is provided by air conditioning, and the building includes a lift, relevant given the ground-floor position for accessibility from the parking level. The flooring, joinery and sanitary fittings correspond to the developer specification of the Cataleya development; specific material brands are not stated in the available data, so buyers should verify finishes during a viewing. The construction standard of the development includes a gated entrance, communal gardens, a communal pool with a separate children's pool, and an outdoor gymnasium beside the pool. The 77 m² covered terrace is a permanent structure integrated into the ground-floor plan rather than a later addition, and the 143 m² wraparound garden is bounded by hedging that provides visual screening from neighbours. Technical elements that support daily functionality include the separate laundry and utility room, the private underground parking space sized for two cars, and the 23 m² storage room directly behind the apartment. The storage room currently has external access; internal connection through the utility room is a modification other owners have made, subject to the necessary approvals, community rules and building permits. Buyers should factor in that any such conversion requires consent before works begin. Overall, the finishing level aligns with the upper-mid segment of the regional resale market rather than bespoke luxury specification.
The asking price is fixed at €995,000 for this existing, key-ready apartment; it is not part of a price list with variable starting prices. The property has been completed since 2018 and can be transferred directly. For context, new-build comparables in the wider province start lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those are typically smaller or higher-density units without a 220 m² combined terrace and garden, a 23 m² storage room and parking for two cars. Transaction volumes in the area, at roughly 3,163 per year, indicate an active resale market. Availability depends on the seller's status at the time of enquiry.
Daily life in this apartment centres on its ground-floor relationship with the outdoors. The 77 m² covered terrace runs along the west side, catching afternoon and evening sun, and all three bedrooms open directly onto it. Beyond the terrace lies the 143 m² wraparound garden, enclosed by hedging for privacy and maintained by the community, which removes the burden of garden upkeep from the owner. The communal swimming pool sits a few metres from the garden, so children can move between garden and pool without crossing roads or long distances, a layout geared to family use. Mornings can start with coffee on the terrace followed by a short walk to Playa Isdabe, 0.5 km away as the crow flies. The indoor layout is conventional for the region: an open-plan living and dining area with a modern, fully fitted kitchen, a separate laundry and utility room, and two bathrooms serving three bedrooms. The 23 m² storage room behind the apartment is a distinctive feature; other owners in the development have created internal access and converted equivalent spaces into home cinemas, gyms, games rooms or offices, subject to approvals. An outdoor gymnasium beside the pool extends the communal facilities. With a lift in the building and an underground parking space large enough for two cars, the practical side of daily living, shopping, school runs, golf, is straightforward by car. The area holds four schools within 2 km, The International School of Estepona at 1.5 km, and roughly two hundred restaurants within the same radius, so both family and leisure needs are met locally.
Atalaya sits in the corridor between Estepona and Marbella known as the New Golden Mile, a stretch characterised by golf courses, residential developments and hotel resorts rather than high-rise density. Within 2 km of the apartment, the data records 201 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks, 7 dentists and 4 schools, a density of daily amenities unusual for a settlement of only around 258 registered inhabitants (2025 INE figure), explained by the area's role as a resort and residential hub serving the wider coastal strip. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds, meaning the population swells seasonally while the permanent community remains small. For healthcare, two health centres serve the immediate area, and the wider region counts 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Sports facilities include the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club 1.6 km away, plus the golf courses at El Campanario (1.4 km) and El Paraíso (2.1 km). The beaches of Playa Isdabe, Playa Atalaya and Salduna all lie within 0.7 km. Public transport is limited but present, with 7 lines and 50 stops, so a car is the practical choice for most journeys; the apartment's two-space underground parking supports this. Marbella, 12 km as the crow flies, and Estepona provide urban services, shopping and nightlife within a short drive.
The map shows the apartment's position in Atalaya between Estepona and Marbella, west of Puerto Banús. The coastline with its three nearest beaches lies south, the golf courses of El Campanario and El Paraíso cluster around the development, and the A-7 coast road connects the area east towards Marbella and Málaga and west towards Estepona and Gibraltar.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Atalaya occupies a position on the New Golden Mile, the coastal corridor between Estepona and Marbella on the western Costa del Sol. Marbella, 12 km away with roughly 148,000 inhabitants, is the nearest major city; Estepona lies a similar distance to the west, and Málaga, the regional capital with 579,000 inhabitants and the main international airport, is 60 km straight-line to the east. This places the apartment in the established, resort-oriented heart of the Costa del Sol, closer to Marbella's services than to Málaga's, and within the catchment of both AGP and Gibraltar airports.
The nearest beach, Playa Isdabe, is 0.5 km away in a straight line, with Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km and Salduna at 0.7 km, all walkable in practice, though road distances may be longer than the direct figures. Golf is the defining accessibility feature: El Campanario Golf Course lies 1.4 km away, El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km and the Atalaya clubhouse adjoins the development itself. Marbella is 12 km straight-line, with Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 5.9 km for marina-based leisure. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 60 km away as the crow flies, a drive that typically takes well under an hour on the A-7/AP-7, while Gibraltar Airport (GIB) at 89 km offers an alternative for northern European routes. Electric-vehicle owners can use the Supercharger in Estepona 4.4 km away or the Marbella Supercharger at 9.0 km. Public transport exists with 7 lines and 50 stops in the area, but frequency is oriented to local demand; a car remains the practical mode for commuting and shopping, accommodated by the two-space underground parking space included with the apartment.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 60 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The area records an average annual temperature of 16.5°C, a figure that includes cool inland nights across the wider measurement area; coastal daytime temperatures in this part of the Costa del Sol are milder, with hot, dry summers and mild winters. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, typically June through September, which matches the use pattern of the communal pool and the nearby beaches. The elevation figure of 652 metres refers to the mountainous hinterland behind the coast rather than the apartment itself, which sits in the low-lying coastal strip; the mountain views from the property correspond to the Sierra Bermeja range rising inland. This combination, flat, walkable immediate surroundings with a dramatic mountain backdrop, is characteristic of the New Golden Mile. The west-facing orientation means the terrace and garden receive afternoon and evening sun, with sunset light over the hills, while mornings remain shaded and cooler on the terrace. The hedged garden and mature planting visible in the development's landscaping provide shade and shelter during the hottest months. Rainfall concentrates in autumn and winter in short heavy spells, and the region enjoys roughly 300 sunny days a year, supporting year-round use of the outdoor spaces.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 0.7 km of the apartment: Playa Isdabe at 0.5 km, Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km and Salduna at 0.7 km, all measured in a straight line. This stretch of coast between Estepona and San Pedro is known for its chiringuitos and relatively calm waters compared with the busier central Marbella beaches. Golf dominates the recreational offer: the apartment adjoins the Atalaya Golf clubhouse, with El Campanario 1.4 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km distant, giving three courses within a five-minute drive. Racquet sports are covered by the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.6 km. Within the development itself, residents use the communal swimming pool, the separate children's pool and the outdoor gymnasium beside the pool area, facilities visible in the property's photographs, showing loungers, lawns and palm trees around the water. For nautical leisure, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 5.9 km away, offering berths, dining and water sports. Walking and cycling routes run along the coastal paseo connecting towards Estepona and San Pedro. The concentration of 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 tourist beds nearby supports a year-round restaurant and leisure economy, so seasonal closure of facilities is less common than in smaller resorts.
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 |
Priced at a fixed €995,000, this apartment sits well above the entry-level new-build comparables in the wider province: Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. The comparison illustrates the premium attached to three factors: land, location and outdoor space. Those developments offer smaller apartments in higher-density schemes on the eastern and central Costa del Sol, whereas this property delivers 220 m² of combined private terrace and garden on the New Golden Mile, a corridor where plot-based ground-floor units with private gardens are scarce relative to apartment towers. Locationally, Atalaya lies between Estepona and Marbella (12 km), placing it closer to the Marbella, Puerto Banús axis than any of the three comparables. Against other resale stock in its own micro-market, the apartment competes on its ground-floor layout, the direct pool access from the garden and the 23 m² storage room, a feature with documented conversion precedent within the development. Buyers comparing it with new-build alternatives should note the trade-off: a 2018 build means established community structures and mature landscaping rather than developer warranties and brand-new specifications, and the price reflects finished, immediately usable space rather than off-plan planning. The local market context, around 3,163 housing transactions per year in the area and a tourism base of 24 hotels, indicates consistent demand on both resale and rental sides. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the property represents the mid-to-upper family segment of the western coast, distinct from both the tower-apartment product of the eastern strip and the villa market of the Benahavís hills a few kilometres inland.
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