This two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex penthouse is located in Atalaya, between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 100 m² of living space, a 30 m² terrace on the main floor and a private 100 m² solarium on the upper level. It was completed in 1999, is key-ready and carries a fixed asking price of €625,000. The residential complex includes 24-hour security, communal gardens, several swimming pools and a tennis court. The property holds a valid tourist licence and sits roughly 600 metres from the beach, as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Atalaya lies on the western Costa del Sol, about 12 km from Marbella and 60 km from Málaga in a straight line. The penthouse stands in an urbanisation beside golf courses, with El Campanario Golf Course 1.4 km away and El Paraíso Golf Club 2.1 km away. The nearest beaches, Playa Isdabe and Playa Atalaya, are within 700 metres direct distance. Shops, restaurants and schools are all reachable within a short drive.
The home is arranged as a duplex: two bedrooms, two bathrooms including an en-suite, a living room with fireplace and a separate kitchen. The 30 m² terrace and the 100 m² private solarium provide substantial outdoor space, with a west-facing orientation that captures afternoon and evening sun. Marble flooring, fitted wardrobes, double glazing and air conditioning for both hot and cold periods are installed.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 1999 and is described as being in excellent condition, ready for immediate occupation. Buyers should expect construction standards and an energy performance typical of a late-1990s building rather than a current development. The delivery date listed is indicative and reflects the original year of completion.
The property has two bedrooms and 100 m² of living area, which limits space for larger households. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. Parking is not listed as a private garage in the available data. As a 1999 building, it lacks the specifications of modern new construction. Buyers relying on public transport should note that a car remains the practical option for most daily trips.
Ref: VL190585
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a second home with generous outdoor space may value the combined 130 m² of terrace and solarium more than interior square metres, since the two-bedroom layout keeps running costs moderate. Buyers who plan to rent the property out during periods of absence will note the valid tourist licence, which is increasingly difficult to obtain in parts of the Costa del Sol. Golf players get two clubs within 2.3 km, including El Paraíso Golf Club. Families with children at international schools may find the 1.5 km distance to The International School of Estepona practical. The property also suits buyers who prioritise a secured, low-density residential setting, the 24-hour security and the small local population create quiet conditions for much of the year. It fits less well for households needing three or more bedrooms, for buyers who want a private pool exclusively for their own use, or for those seeking the construction standards, warranties and energy performance of a new-build property. Anyone dependent on public transport for daily commuting should also weigh the car-centred character of the area. In short, the property matches a buyer-led checklist of outdoor space, security, rental licence and golf-and-beach proximity, rather than a demand for modern new construction.
The interior finish reflects the property's era and its maintained condition. Floors are marble throughout, a material typical of higher-specification Spanish apartments of the late 1990s, which is durable and cool underfoot in summer but harder and colder than wood in winter. Bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and the master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, giving the two-bathroom layout genuine independence for guests or two couples. Windows are double glazed, improving insulation and reducing noise from the complex grounds. Climate control consists of air conditioning units that provide both hot and cold air, supplemented by the fireplace in the living room, a practical combination for the Costa del Sol's mild winters and warm summers. The separate kitchen is a closed layout; buyers used to open-plan kitchen-living designs should expect a more traditional division of space, though this also contains cooking smells and noise. Technically, the building dates from 1999, so systems such as plumbing, electrics and insulation follow the standards of that period rather than current regulations. Condition is described as excellent, and photographic material shows maintained communal areas including pools, gardens and the tennis court. The private terrace of 30 m² and the 100 m² solarium are the most distinctive elements of the property, adding outdoor surface equal to the entire interior footprint. Buyers are advised to arrange an independent technical survey to assess the state of installations, roofing of the solarium level and any community maintenance plans before purchase.
The asking price is fixed at €625,000 for the complete property, this is an existing home, not a new-build development with a price list. The price covers a two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex penthouse of 100 m² with a 30 m² terrace and a 100 m² private solarium, in a secured complex with communal pools and a tennis court. The valid tourist licence is part of the offering and is relevant for buyers considering short-term rental use. Compared with new-build projects on the western Costa del Sol, this price positions the property above developments such as Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), reflecting its location beside the golf courses and its large private outdoor areas rather than new construction specifications.
Daily life in this Atalaya penthouse centres on indoor-outdoor living. Mornings can begin on the main-floor terrace, which faces west, while the 100 m² solarium offers space for sunbathing, dining or shade plants through the afternoon and evening. The living room with fireplace suits cooler winter evenings, and the separate kitchen functions as a closed cooking space rather than an open-plan layout. Within the gated complex, residents use the communal pools, the children's pool, the gardens and the tennis court, with 24-hour security controlling access. The immediate neighbourhood is residential and low-density, with the population of the locality recorded at only 258 inhabitants, so daily rhythms are quiet outside the summer months. Practical amenities are close at hand: within a 2 km radius the area counts around 200 restaurants, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 49 cafés, meaning grocery runs, pharmacy visits and dining out rarely require long journeys. The International School of Estepona sits 1.5 km away, and four schools fall within the same radius, which matters for families splitting time between Spain and their home country. The beach is a short walk or drive, at roughly 600 metres direct distance, and two golf clubs lie within 2.3 km. A car remains the natural mode of transport here; seven bus lines with 50 stops serve the wider area, but most residents drive. Evenings tend to end on the solarium rather than in town, although Puerto Deportivo José Banús, 5.9 km away as the crow flies, is an option for dining and marina visits.
The surroundings combine residential calm with dense practical amenities. Within 2 km, the area offers roughly 200 restaurants, 49 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 dental practices, so daily errands are short and varied. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the locality, and education includes 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area. The nearest beaches, Playa Isdabe at 0.5 km, Playa Atalaya at 0.6 km and Salduna at 0.7 km, all straight-line distances, make the sea a routine part of life rather than a destination. Sports facilities include the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.6 km. Tourism infrastructure is substantial for such a small locality: 24 hotels with nearly 6,900 beds indicate a seasonal influx in summer, which brings livelier restaurant and beach traffic between June and September, while the residential core remains quiet in the off-season. Most errands are done by car, with the A-7 coastal road connecting the area to San Pedro de Alcántara, Estepona and Marbella.
The map shows the penthouse's position between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, moments from the golf courses and the beaches of Atalaya. Markers indicate Marbella 12 km east and the marina at Puerto Banús under 6 km away, the Costa del Sol within easy reach, with Andalusian towns such as Ronda and Gibraltar as day-trip options.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Atalaya occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, at the quieter end of the Marbella, Banús axis. Marbella, with around 148,000 inhabitants, lies 12 km away, while Málaga city and its airport are roughly 60 km east and Algeciras 54 km west. This places the property close enough to the Marbella employment and service area for practical purposes, yet outside its busiest coastal strip. For international orientation: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is about an hour by car, Gibraltar roughly 90 minutes, and Alicante-Elche (427 km) is not a realistic travel option.
The beach lies 500 to 700 metres away as the crow flies, walkable within minutes. Marbella is 12 km straight-line, roughly a 15-minute drive, and Málaga city 60 km; Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) sits at about the same direct distance, typically under an hour by car. Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is 89 km away in a straight line, giving a second flight option. For electric-vehicle drivers, the Supercharger Estepona is 4.4 km away and the Marbella Supercharger 9.0 km, both direct distances. Golf courses cluster nearby: El Campanario at 1.4 km and El Paraíso at 2.1 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 5.9 km away. Public transport consists of 7 lines with 50 stops in the area, workable for occasional trips, but a car remains the practical choice for daily life. All distances are straight-line; actual road distances and travel times are longer.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 60 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 16.5°C and a swimming season of about four months, during which sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, realistically June through September. This places the area in the mild Mediterranean band of the Costa del Sol, with warm summers and cool but frost-free winters. The locality sits at an elevation of 652 metres according to the recorded figures, which is unusually high for a coastal address; buyers should verify the actual terrain, as the immediate setting is a low-lying urbanisation within walking distance of the sea. The western Costa del Sol enjoys long sunshine hours and a mountain backdrop toward the Sierra, and the golf courses and gardens around Atalaya contribute greenery to the immediate view. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, with dry, stable weather dominating from late spring onwards. For residents, this means outdoor use of the terrace and solarium is realistic for most of the year, with the fireplace and hot air conditioning covering the cooler months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 700 metres direct distance: Playa Isdabe (0.5 km), Playa Atalaya (0.6 km) and Salduna (0.7 km), giving residents a choice of access points along this stretch of the Estepona coast. The beaches serve both the residential population and the local tourism sector of 24 hotels, so expect busier conditions in July and August and quieter sands outside the season. Golf is the second recreation pillar: El Campanario Golf Course at 1.4 km and El Paraíso Golf Club at 2.1 km offer the closest options, with the clubhouse at 2.3 km. For racquet sports, the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club is 1.6 km away, and the complex itself includes a tennis court plus several communal pools and a children's pool. Waterfront recreation extends to Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 5.9 km, with its marina, dining and shopping. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Supercharger Estepona, 4.4 km straight-line.
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 |
Within the wider Málaga province market, this property occupies a different segment from current new-build offerings. Comparable new projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) start well below this penthouse's fixed €625,000 asking price, but those are typically smaller apartments without the combined 130 m² of private outdoor space, without a tourist licence and, in the cases of Torre del Mar and Mijas, in eastern or central Costa del Sol locations rather than the established western Marbella, Estepona belt. The Atalaya, El Paraíso micro-market trades on proximity: two golf clubs within 2.3 km, beaches within 700 m, Puerto Banús at 5.9 km and Marbella at 12 km, all straight-line. Transaction activity in the area is substantial, with around 3,160 housing transactions per year recorded, indicating an active resale market with liquidity for owners who later sell. The locality's tourism capacity, 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds, underpins rental demand in summer, relevant given the tourist licence. Against Marbella itself, Atalaya offers a quieter, lower-density residential base at a lower price point; against Estepona town, it offers closer access to the Marbella axis. The trade-off is age: buyers comparing this 1999 duplex with new-build alternatives are effectively choosing space, licence and location maturity over modern construction standards and developer warranties. Median income in the province of €16,450 provides context for local purchasing power, though the international buyer segment in this part of the coast operates on a different economic scale.
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