This completed apartment is located in central Estepona, Málaga, approximately 80 metres from the beach and within walking distance of the marina and town centre. The property dates from 1970, offers three bedrooms and one bathroom across a built area of around 80 m², and is listed from €395,000. The dwelling requires renovation and features a south-west orientation, a private covered terrace with sea views, marble flooring, and access to a communal garden facing the Mediterranean. Daily amenities, including a supermarket roughly 100 metres away, are reachable on foot.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the beachside core of Estepona, roughly 80 metres from the sand and a short walk from Puerto Deportivo and the town centre. La Rada beach lies about 800 metres away and the nearest supermarket about 100 metres. The location is flat and urban, with shops, pharmacies, restaurants, and public transport stops all within a compact radius.
The property functions as an urban coastal dwelling: three bedrooms, one bathroom, a living area, and a covered private terrace with sea views. It suits households prioritising walkability and beach access over on-site facilities such as pools or gyms. The single bathroom and 1970s layout mean the interior serves best after reconfiguration to modern standards.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1970 and the apartment is delivered in a condition requiring renovation, with a partially fitted kitchen and no furniture included. Purchase therefore involves planning refurbishment works rather than waiting for construction. No developer payment plan or off-plan phasing applies.
The property has one bathroom for three bedrooms, no private pool, no private garden, and no mention of private parking or storage. It is sold unfurnished with a partially fitted kitchen and requires renovation. The building dates from 1970, so the listing carries no energy certificate details or modern construction guarantees in the supplied data.
This property fits a buyer who values location and view over move-in readiness. Recognisable situations include: a purchaser who intends to renovate a 1970s unit to their own specification rather than accept a developer's finishes; a household that wants the beach, supermarket, and town within walking distance and is willing to trade on-site amenities such as pools or parking for that position; an owner planning a holiday home used several months a year, where the covered terrace and sea views carry daily weight; and an investor assessing rental potential in central Estepona, where year-round demand from a resident town of nearly 80,000 differs from seasonal resort markets. The single bathroom is a practical constraint: families with teenagers or households sharing the unit may find one bathroom limiting, and adding a second bathroom is a common reconfiguration in units of this type. The property is less suited to buyers seeking turnkey condition, modern energy performance, or resort-style communal facilities. A car is not necessary for daily life here, which suits buyers who prefer walkability or plan extended stays without a vehicle; airport transfer by road covers approximately 34 km to Gibraltar or about 90 minutes to Málaga airport via the A-7/AP-7.
The building was completed in 1970, which sets the baseline for construction era rather than modern standards. The listing describes the condition as a mix of good, fair, and renovation required, indicating that some elements remain serviceable while others need updating. The floor is marble, a common and durable material in Spanish apartments of this vintage. The kitchen is partially fitted, so appliances and cabinetry will need completion or replacement during refurbishment. Photo analysis shows a bathroom with a bathtub and shower combination, and a utility area with freestanding storage, consistent with an interior awaiting modernisation. The property is sold unfurnished. No energy certificate rating is provided in the available data; buyers of 1970s Spanish stock should typically expect single-glazed or early double-glazed windows, limited insulation by current standards, and electrified plumbing installations that predate modern norms, all of which form part of a realistic renovation scope. The private covered terrace and the south-west orientation are structural features that remain constant through any refurbishment. The communal garden in front of the building is maintained collectively. In summary, the value proposition is the shell, position, and view; the finish level will largely be determined by the buyer's own works.
The apartment is listed from €395,000. At approximately 80 m² built with three bedrooms, this positions the property at roughly €4,900 per square metre, reflecting the beachside location and sea views rather than the finish level. Comparable new-build projects in Estepona include Etherna Homes 1 from €304,000, Aby Middle from €349,000, and Celestia Homes from €390,000; those prices typically buy newer construction but not the same immediate beach proximity. Buyers should budget additionally for renovation works, which the listing itself flags as required.
Daily life here is organised around walking. The beach is roughly 80 metres from the door, the supermarket about 100 metres, and a pharmacy under 250 metres, so routine errands do not require a car. The neighbourhood is urban and active year-round rather than a seasonal resort zone: within a two-kilometre radius the data lists around 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, four banks, and two parks. Estepona town centre and the marina are both reachable on foot, which places restaurants, shops, and the fishing port within the ordinary rhythm of the day rather than as occasional trips. The apartment itself faces south-west with a covered terrace oriented to the sea, meaning afternoon and evening light fall on the outdoor space; the morning is correspondingly quieter on the terrace. The living area receives natural light through the day given the orientation. The three-bedroom, one-bathroom layout points to use as a family residence, a shared holiday home, or a rental unit where the second bathroom is less critical. The communal garden in front of the building offers outdoor space without private maintenance obligations. Because the apartment requires renovation, the first period of ownership will realistically involve design decisions and building works before the dwelling reaches its intended standard. Estepona's off-season remains lively given a resident population near 80,000, so the surroundings do not empty in winter the way smaller resort enclaves do.
The immediate surroundings are dense, urban, and pedestrian-friendly. A supermarket at roughly 100 metres and a pharmacy at 237 metres cover daily needs on foot. A health centre and hospital facilities sit about 1.1 km away. The beach at Playa de Estepona is 524 metres by straight line, with La Rada at 769 metres and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km. The marina and Puerto Deportivo lie between 1.6 and 1.8 km away, walkable along the Paseo Marítimo. Public transport comprises eight lines with 50 stops in the municipality, which supports car-free living for local trips. Schools are relatively close: six schools fall within a two-kilometre radius and the municipality counts 19 primary and 10 secondary schools overall. Sports facilities nearby include Better Bodies gym at 300 metres and the Polideportivo Municipal at 600 metres, plus 134 sports facilities counted across the municipality. EV charging is available from about 1.3 km. The area carries typical urban noise and activity levels for a town centre by the sea, busiest in summer and during local festivities, of which the municipality records 34 public holidays and events per year.
The map shows the apartment's position in central Estepona, roughly 80 metres from the beach, with the supermarket, pharmacy, and town amenities clustering within a few streets. La Rada beach, the marina, and the Paseo Marítimo are all visible within walking range, while Marbella lies 25 km east along the coast.
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Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella and about 73 km from Málaga city, with Gibraltar roughly 36 km to the west. The municipality holds around 79,600 residents (2025) and recorded 3,163 property transactions in the referenced period, indicating an active but not saturated market. Within the town, this apartment sits in the beachside centre rather than the peripheral new-build zones, closer to the historic centre, the port, and La Rada than to the golf-led developments on the town's edges. That position trades modern resort amenities for immediate access to the town's established services and seafront.
Distances are favourable across the board. Beaches: Playa de Estepona 524 m, La Rada 769 m, Playa del Cristo 1.6 km. Marinas: Puerto Estepona 1.6 km, Puerto Deportivo 1.8 km. Golf: Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4, 4.6 km, and Estepona Golf at 6.1 km, all a short drive. Airports: Gibraltar at approximately 36 km straight-line and Málaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 64 km straight-line, translating to about 90 minutes by road to Málaga via the AP-7/A-7 corridor. Regional cities: Marbella 25 km, Algeciras 42 km, and Málaga city 73 km. Healthcare and shopping are within walking distance as noted above, meaning a car is optional for daily life but useful for golf, airport runs, and regional travel.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona records approximately 3,848 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 19.2°C, with the regional band running roughly 15, 25°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months. The town sits at low elevation near the coast, and the slope from the apartment towards the beach measures about 2.4%, effectively flat, which matters for daily walks to the sea and for anyone with mobility considerations. Inland, the municipality rises into the Sierra Bermeja, culminating at Los Reales at 1,449 metres, giving the area a mountain backdrop and cooler summer escape routes within the same municipality. The south-west orientation of the terrace aligns with afternoon and evening sun, and the covered section provides shade options during the hotter months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Estepona's coastline offers several established beaches within a short radius: Playa de Estepona at roughly 500 metres, La Rada at under 800 metres, the town's principal Blue Flag beach, and the sheltered Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, known for calmer water. Playa del Angel lies 1.7 km away. The two marinas host chiringuitos, water activities, and the fishing fleet. Golfers can reach Valle Romano (4.1 km), Azata Golf (4.4 km), and Estepona Golf (6.1 km) within a ten-minute drive, while a golf academy operates at Albayt Resort 6.2 km away. For day-to-day recreation, the municipal sports centre and private gyms sit within 600 metres, and the seaside promenade connects the apartment area to the town centre and marina on foot. Viewpoints such as the Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) add walking destinations with coastal panoramas.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella and about 73 km from Málaga city, with Gibraltar roughly 36 km to the west. The municipality holds around 79,600 residents (2025) and recorded 3,163 property transactions in the referenced period, indicating an active but not saturated market. Within the town, this apartment sits in the beachside centre rather than the peripheral new-build zones, closer to the historic centre, the port, and La Rada than to the golf-led developments on the town's edges. That position trades modern resort amenities for immediate access to the town's established services and seafront.
Estepona is a town and municipality in the comarca of the Costa del Sol, southern Spain. It is located in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia. Its district covers an area of 137 square kilometers in a fertile valley crossed by small streams and a mountainous areas dominated by the Sierra Bermeja, which reaches an elevation of 1,449 m at the peak of Los Reales.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
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| January | °C | 82 mm |
| February | °C | 72 mm |
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| June | °C | 3 mm |
| July | 25.4°C | 0 mm |
| August | °C | 1 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 13 mm |
| October | °C | mm |
| November | °C | mm |
| December | 14.9°C | 132 mm |
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Estepona, this apartment competes primarily on location rather than specification. Comparable new-build listings include Etherna Homes 1 from €304,000, Aby Middle from €349,000, and Celestia Homes from €390,000. Those developments generally offer modern construction, energy certification, and contemporary finishes, plus communal facilities; what they rarely offer is a position approximately 80 metres from the sand in the established town centre. At roughly €4,900 per square metre, this resale unit prices above some new-build alternatives on a per-metre basis, which buyers should read as payment for position and sea view rather than for finish. The renovation obligation cuts both ways: it adds cost and project management, but it also removes the premium attached to developer specification and lets the buyer determine the layout, a relevant consideration in a three-bedroom unit with one bathroom, where adding a second bathroom is a common intervention. Regionally, Estepona sits between Marbella's higher-price market 25 km east and the cheaper inland and western fringes towards Algeciras. The town's own market depth, 79,600 residents, 3,163 recorded transactions, and a year-round service economy, supports rental and resale liquidity beyond the summer season in a way that smaller resort enclaves do not. Against the Mediterranean backdrop of Sierra Bermeja and with 3,848 sunshine hours, the broader location parameters match the region's strongest; the differentiator here is hyper-central beachside positioning with renovation risk attached.
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