This three-bedroom apartment is situated on the first floor of the El Presidente residential complex in Atalaya Isdabe, between Marbella and Estepona on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 151 m² of living space, three bathrooms, and a fixed asking price of €865,000. The complex is a gated community with tropical gardens and five communal pools, one of which is heated. The beaches of Playa Isdabe and Playa Atalaya lie within roughly 600 metres as the crow flies. The building dates from 1986 and the apartment is key-ready.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies beachside in Atalaya Isdabe, with Playa Isdabe about 0.5 km away as the crow flies and Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km. Marbella is 12 km straight-line to the east, while the A-7 coastal road connects the area to Puerto Banús, San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. Golf courses such as El Campanario and El Paraíso are within about 2 km.
The home provides three bedrooms and three bathrooms across 151 m², suited to permanent residence, a holiday home or rental use. Air conditioning (hot and cold), a fireplace and a communal heated pool support year-round comfort. Everyday amenities are concentrated nearby, with supermarkets, cafés and restaurants within walking distance according to the seller's description.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1986 and the apartment is described as key-ready and in excellent condition. No delivery phase applies; the property can in principle be transferred in its current state. Any renovation or modernisation would be at the buyer's initiative and cost.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal, including one heated pool. No private garden, garage, storage room or lift access is listed in the available data. The building dates from 1986, so construction standards differ from current new-build regulations. Orientation is east and west, so no full southern exposure.
This apartment suits several recognisable situations. A family seeking a permanent coastal home with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and an international school (The International School of Estepona at 1.5 km straight-line) nearby would find the layout practical. Buyers wanting a walk-to-beach second home without maintenance obligations for a private garden or pool benefit from the communal setup, since the community handles the grounds and pools. Golfers are served by El Campanario at 1.4 km and El Paraíso at 2.1 km straight-line. Buyers who prefer new construction, contemporary energy standards or a private pool should look elsewhere, as this building dates from 1986. Those needing a private garage or lift access should verify with the seller, as neither is listed in the data. Investors should note that the resale market in the wider area records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, indicating an active market, but rental yield depends on seasonality, as the swimming season runs about four months with water temperatures above 20°C. Households without a car will find daily errands feasible on foot according to the description, but reaching Marbella, Estepona or the airports is far more practical by vehicle. Finally, buyers who value established, landscaped surroundings over new development will recognise the character of a mature community built in traditional Mediterranean style.
The building was completed in 1986, which places it firmly in the era of traditional Mediterranean coastal construction: rendered facades, pitched or flat roofs typical of the period, and generous room proportions compared with many modern apartments. The interior photographs show a fireplace in the living room with views over the gardens, bedrooms with large windows, and wooden furniture and fittings. The listing describes the condition as excellent, meaning no immediate works are flagged by the seller; buyers should nonetheless arrange a technical survey, as is standard for properties of this age, to assess installations such as plumbing, electrics and window frames. Climate control consists of air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, supplemented by the fireplace. No information is available on insulation values, window glazing type or the age of the climate systems, and older buildings generally predate current energy-efficiency requirements, so winter comfort will rely more on active heating than on passive performance. Communal facilities include five swimming pools, one heated, plus extensive tropical gardens maintained by the community. Monthly community fees are not stated in the available data and should be requested, as they cover garden and pool maintenance and can be substantial in communities of this type. Overall, the finishing level should be judged on viewing; the data supports a well-maintained older property rather than a refurbished new-build standard.
The asking price is fixed at €865,000 for this existing apartment. This covers 151 m² of living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms in a gated community with communal pools. At this price the property competes with new-build apartments in the wider region, which start from roughly €205,000 to €321,000 in locations such as Mijas, Torre del Mar and Estepona, though those are smaller or differently positioned units in other submarkets. The price reflects the beachside location and the mature community rather than new construction. Availability is immediate in the sense that the apartment is key-ready; the transaction follows the standard Spanish resale process.
Daily life in El Presidente revolves around the landscaped communal grounds. The complex is described as an established gated community with tropical gardens, courtyards and five communal swimming pools, one heated for the cooler months. For a resident, this means the outdoor space of the property effectively extends into the shared gardens rather than a private plot. The apartment itself, at 151 m² with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, offers enough separation for a family or for guests staying in a second home. The east-west orientation provides morning sun on one side and afternoon and evening light on the other, which suits both early risers and those who use the terrace late in the day. The fireplace in the living room, visible in the listing photographs alongside garden views, is a practical feature for mild Andalusian winter evenings. The immediate surroundings are residential and low-rise, with the beaches of Playa Isdabe and Playa Atalaya within a short walk of roughly 600 metres as the crow flies. Cafés, restaurants, beach clubs and supermarkets are described as within easy walking distance, which reduces dependence on the car for daily errands. The area sits between Marbella (12 km straight-line) and Estepona, so larger shopping, healthcare and cultural facilities are reached by car via the A-7. Out of the summer season the neighbourhood quiets down considerably, as is typical for this stretch of the coast, while the permanent community and the nearby international school keep a base level of activity year-round.
The immediate area around Atalaya Isdabe is amenity-dense for a settlement of its size. Within 2 km the data lists 201 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks, 7 dentists and 4 schools, figures that reflect the tourist infrastructure of this part of the coast: 24 hotels with nearly 6,900 beds operate in the area. For residents this means daily necessities, dining and services are all within a short radius. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres, and education by 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area. Public transport consists of 7 lines with 50 stops, which makes car-free living partially feasible along the coastal corridor, though the bus is oriented to the A-7 corridor rather than door-to-door convenience. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 5.9 km straight-line away for boat owners or evening outings. For electric vehicle drivers, Tesla superchargers are available at 4.4 km (Estepona) and 9.0 km (Marbella) straight-line. Sport facilities include the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.6 km. The A-7 provides the main east-west connection; Marbella lies 12 km straight-line, Málaga 60 km and Algeciras 54 km. Traffic on the A-7 intensifies in July and August, a normal pattern for the Costa del Sol.
The map shows the apartment's position between Marbella and Estepona, with the beach under 600 metres away as the crow flies and golf courses, the international school and the A-7 corridor all within a narrow radius. The blue markers indicate beaches, sports facilities and transport links mentioned in this analysis.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Atalaya Isdabe occupies the stretch known as the New Golden Mile between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, west of Marbella. Marbella, 12 km straight-line east, is the nearest large city (147,958 inhabitants); Estepona town centre is a similar distance west. Málaga (579,076 inhabitants) lies 60 km east and Algeciras 54 km west. Within the Costa del Sol the position is defined by beach proximity combined with golf infrastructure and international schools, a profile aimed at permanent and second-home residents rather than high-density tourism, despite the 24 hotels in the area.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. The beach is the closest asset: Playa Isdabe at 0.5 km and Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km, both walkable. The Salduna beach is at 0.7 km. Golf is well represented, with El Campanario at 1.4 km, El Paraíso Golf Club at 2.1 km and its clubhouse at 2.3 km. The International School of Estepona lies 1.5 km away. Marbella (147,958 inhabitants) is 12 km straight-line, offering full urban amenities. Málaga and its airport (AGP) are approximately 60 km away, roughly a 45 to 55 minute drive depending on traffic; Gibraltar airport (GIB) is 89 km. A car is the practical mode of transport for regional trips, although the 7 bus lines and 50 stops provide a basic public alternative along the coast.
| 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, a figure that includes the cooler inland measuring points of the wider region; on the coast itself, daytime temperatures are milder in winter and warm in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea water above 20°C, lasts about four months, roughly June through September, after which the heated communal pool extends comfortable swimming beyond the sea season. The site sits at low elevation near the coast, so no significant slopes affect daily movement; the 652 m elevation figure in the dataset refers to the mountainous hinterland rather than the beachside plot. The area borders green zones and forest according to the setting features, giving walking options inland alongside the coastal promenade. Sunshine hours on this stretch of the Costa del Sol are among the highest in Spain, which supports year-round outdoor use of the terraces and gardens. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, typically in short heavy spells rather than prolonged grey periods.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 700 metres straight-line: Playa Isdabe (0.5 km), Playa Atalaya (0.6 km) and Salduna (0.7 km). These are the sandy Mediterranean beaches typical of the New Golden Mile, with beach clubs and chiringuitos in walking distance according to the listing description. Golf is the second recreational pillar: El Campanario Golf Course at 1.4 km and El Paraíso Golf Club at 2.1 km straight-line provide two options within a five-minute drive, with several more courses along the corridor towards Marbella and Estepona. Racquet sports are covered by the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.6 km. The communal pools of El Presidente, five in total including one heated, function as an everyday recreation facility within the complex itself. For water-based leisure beyond swimming, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 5.9 km straight-line and offers marina services, dining and nightlife. The proximity of forest and countryside, listed among the setting features, adds walking and cycling routes in the hills directly behind the coastal strip.
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: VL876029
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, this resale apartment occupies a different segment. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those projects offer modern construction and current energy standards, but at considerably lower entry prices they typically concern smaller units, and their locations, Torre del Mar on the eastern Costa del Sol and Mijas further east, sit at greater distance from the Marbella, Estepona axis where this apartment lies. The €865,000 asking price here buys position rather than novelty: a beachside plot within 600 metres of the sand, inside a mature gated community with substantial communal grounds, on the stretch between Puerto Banús (5.9 km straight-line) and Estepona. Within the immediate area, the profile of Atalaya Isdabe differs from both Marbella's urban density and Estepona's town-centre fabric: it is a low-rise residential and resort zone supported by golf infrastructure, international schools and a hotel stock of 24 establishments. Resale stock from the 1980s in such communities generally trades at a discount per square metre to frontline new-build, but at a premium to inland or eastern Costa del Sol new-build of comparable size. The regional market records around 3,163 housing transactions per year in this area, indicating steady liquidity. Buyers weighing this property against new-build should compare not only price per m² but also community fees, energy performance of a 1986 building, and the value placed on landscaped grounds and established neighbourhood character over contemporary specification. The Mediterranean climate, with roughly four months of sea swimming season and high annual sunshine, underpins demand across all these submarkets.
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