This key-ready, three-bedroom apartment sits on the third floor of a residential complex within walking distance of Estepona's marina and beaches. Built in 2004 and well maintained, the property measures 106 m² and offers two bathrooms, a fitted kitchen with utility room, and a bright living room opening onto covered terraces. Views extend over the sea, the port and the mountains. The asking price is fixed at €385,000. Underground parking and a storage room are included, and the complex has a communal pool and lift access.
Against current new-build supply in Estepona, this resale apartment occupies a distinct position. Projects such as Etherna Homes 1 advertise from €304,000, Aby Middle from €349,000 and Celestia Homes from €390,000. This property's fixed price of €385,000 for 106 m² with three bedrooms sits at the upper end of that range, but the comparison is not direct: new-build 'from' prices typically apply to the smallest units, while this is a finished home with parking and storage included, and its location, 524 metres from the beach and 1.6 km from the marina, is more central than most new developments, which concentrate on Estepona's eastern and inland expansion zones. What the buyer trades away is newer construction: a 2020s building carries current insulation and energy standards that a 2004 block does not match, and buyers prioritising efficiency or a modern finish may prefer paying more per square metre for new stock. What the buyer gains is immediacy and maturity: no construction phase, no developer risk, an established community with known costs, and a walkable town-centre address where comparable new-build product is scarce. Within Estepona's wider market, 3,163 housing transactions per year and a population approaching 80,000, central resale apartments near the marina form a stable segment, less exposed to the price volatility of off-plan purchases. Buyers comparing locations along the Costa del Sol should also weigh that Estepona sits 25 km from Marbella and within range of two airports, Malaga-Costa del Sol and Gibraltar, a dual-access position that western-coast towns like Fuengirola or Benalmádena cannot offer.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in an urban part of Estepona, roughly 524 metres from Playa de Estepona and about 1.6 km from the marina area as the crow flies. A supermarket lies 104 metres away, a pharmacy 237 metres, and the hospital 1.1 km. Daily errands are largely manageable on foot or by bicycle, which reduces dependence on a car for routine tasks.
The layout serves households needing three separate bedrooms and two bathrooms, with an en-suite to the master bedroom. Fitted wardrobes, a utility room and a private storage space support permanent residency rather than short stays. Air conditioning provides cooling, and the covered and private terraces extend usable living space across much of the year in the local climate.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2004 and is delivered key-ready, meaning no construction phase or waiting period applies. Its condition is recorded as good and the property has been maintained over the years. Buyers can inspect the actual finished home and community rather than relying on plans or indicative completion dates.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or private parking in the sense of a garage owned separately, parking is underground within the community. There is no mention of heating beyond cold air conditioning, and the building dates from 2004, so construction standards differ from current new-build regulations. No plot or land ownership is included, as this is an apartment within a shared complex.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol who wants three bedrooms, two bathrooms and walkable amenities, supermarket, pharmacy, health centre, schools, within a few hundred metres would find the logistics here straightforward. The six schools within two kilometres and nineteen primary schools in the municipality make the location workable for families with children in local education. A second-home buyer seeking a low-maintenance base near the marina benefits from the communal pool, lift, and the fact that the property can be locked and left without garden or pool upkeep obligations. Investors should note the rental logic: key-ready status allows immediate letting, the 2004 construction keeps the purchase price below comparable new-build levels, and year-round demand in Estepona, a town of nearly 80,000 inhabitants with 24 hotels and an established expatriate community, supports occupancy beyond the summer months. It suits buyers less well if they want a private pool, a large plot, or contemporary new-build energy standards. It also fits those without strong car dependence: eight public transport lines and fifty stops serve the town, and Malaga airport is reachable by road, with Gibraltar's airport only about 36 km away in a straight line. Retirees wanting flat terrain will note the 2.4 per cent gradient to the beach, effectively level walking.
The building dates from 2004, which places it after the main modernisation of Spanish building codes for thermal and acoustic insulation but before the most recent energy regulations. The interior photographs show conventional materials: marble-tiled bathrooms with a bathtub, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and a furnished living room with standard finishes. The kitchen is described as well appointed and includes a separate utility room, a practical feature at this size, as laundry equipment sits outside the main kitchen workspace. Climate control consists of air conditioning for cooling; there is no mention of central heating or underfloor systems, so winter comfort relies on the mild local climate, where average annual temperature is 19.2°C and monthly averages range between 15 and 25°C. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and ceiling fans appear in the images, supplementing the air conditioning. The property's condition is recorded as good, with the source noting it has been maintained over time, for a 2004 building this is the relevant variable, since comparable units in the same era range from dated to refurbished depending on owner history. External features include a covered terrace and a private terrace, both standard construction. Buyers planning a personal refurbishment should budget separately; the current state is habitable without works. A technical survey remains advisable for any twenty-year-old building to verify installation condition, community maintenance history and structural status before purchase.
The asking price is fixed at €385,000, this is a completed, existing home, not a new-build price list. At 106 m² of living space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, underground parking and a storage room included, the price reflects the central Estepona location within walking distance of the beach. As a point of reference, new-build projects in the same municipality currently advertise from prices between roughly €304,000 and €390,000, though those typically concern smaller units or earlier construction phases. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status; there is no delivery wait. Community fees, IBI and other annual costs can be requested through the contact form.
Daily life here is organised around proximity. A supermarket sits 104 metres from the door, a pharmacy 237 metres, and the first beach roughly 524 metres as the crow flies. That density shapes the routine: shopping can be done on foot in minutes, beach visits require no car, and the marina with its restaurants lies within comfortable walking distance. The apartment's east orientation means the covered terraces receive morning sun, which suits breakfast outdoors and keeps afternoon interiors cooler in summer. Inside, the 106 m² layout separates three bedrooms from the living zone, with the master bedroom en-suite and a second bathroom serving the remaining rooms. The living room connects to the terraces, and the kitchen includes a utility room for washing appliances. The building has a lift, which matters on the third floor, and underground parking removes the daily search for a space in a coastal town where summer parking pressure is real. A communal pool covers recreational swimming without private maintenance obligations. The area is urban and active rather than secluded; with roughly fifty restaurants and twenty-two cafés within two kilometres, the neighbourhood stays animated through the year, quieter outside the tourist season but never remote. Sports facilities are close, including two municipal centres within 600 metres, and the seafront promenade supports walking and cycling as everyday exercise rather than planned outings.
The immediate surroundings function as a full-service urban neighbourhood. Within two kilometres the area counts roughly fifty restaurants, twenty-two cafés, eighteen pharmacies, four banks, six schools and two parks, figures that describe a year-round residential town rather than a seasonal resort strip. The nearest supermarket lies 104 metres away, making daily shopping a walking activity. Healthcare is covered at two levels: a pharmacy at 237 metres for routine needs and a hospital 1.1 km away, plus two health centres elsewhere in Estepona. Sport is accessible without driving: the Better Bodies gym is 300 metres from the complex, and the Polideportivo Municipal and another sports centre sit within 600 metres, while the municipality counts 134 sports facilities in total. The marina area, 1.6 km distant in a straight line, adds restaurants and the seaside promenade. The terrain to the beach is essentially flat at a 2.4 per cent gradient, relevant for older residents or anyone avoiding hills. Public transport covers the town with eight lines and fifty stops, so trips to outlying districts or neighbouring towns do not strictly require a car, though most residents keep one for regional travel.
The map shows the apartment's position between Estepona's town centre and the coastline, with the beach 524 metres away and the marina 1.6 km to the west. Markers indicate the supermarket, pharmacy, hospital and golf courses mentioned in this analysis. All distances are straight-line; actual walking routes may be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella and 73 km from Málaga as the crow flies, with Algeciras and Gibraltar 36 to 42 km to the south-west. This position places the apartment nearer to Gibraltar airport than most Marbella-area properties, while keeping Málaga's services and airport within a day-return radius. Within Estepona itself, the location is central-urban rather than peripheral: the old town, marina and main beaches all sit within about two kilometres. Compared with the inland golf-urbanisation belt, this address trades silence for walkability, a different proposition from hillside developments in the same municipality.
Distances in this section are straight-line unless stated otherwise. The closest beach, Playa de Estepona, lies 524 metres away, with La Rada at 769 metres and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, three swimming options inside a twenty-minute walk. Marbella sits 25 km away, Algeciras 42 km, and Málaga 73 km as the crow flies, so regional day trips are realistic by car. Airport access splits between Malaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 64 km straight-line and Gibraltar at approximately 36 km, giving a choice of arrival points; the source data also cites 34 km to the airport by the local route. Golfers reach Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4 km, with Estepona Golf at 6.1 km. For electric vehicles, charging points sit 1.3 km away, including a Zunder-GALP station at 1.4 km and a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 km out. Within the town itself, eight bus lines and fifty stops provide public coverage, and the flat terrain makes cycling practical for most daily trips.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona's climate is the central amenity: average annual temperature is 19.2°C, monthly averages run between 15 and 25°C, and the swimming season, when sea temperature holds at or above 20°C, lasts about five months, roughly May through September. The town lies at 19 metres elevation with a 2.4 per cent gradient to the coast, meaning no climbing between home and beach. Inland, the terrain rises sharply into the Sierra Bermeja, whose peak Los Reales reaches 1,449 metres; the apartment's mountain views take in this range. The municipality covers 137 km² of fertile valley crossed by small streams, so hiking and natural surroundings sit within short driving distance of an urban coastal setting. Rainfall concentrates outside the summer months, consistent with the Mediterranean pattern, and the air conditioning listed among the features addresses the warmest weeks. The east-facing orientation of the apartment aligns morning sun with the terraces while avoiding the strongest western afternoon heat.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches fall within walking range: Playa de Estepona at 524 metres, La Rada at 769 metres and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km straight-line, the latter known as a sheltered family bay. Playa del Angel adds a fourth option at 1.7 km. The marina complex, Puerto Estepona at 1.6 km and Puerto Deportivo at 1.8 km, provides the classic Andalusian mix of boats, waterside restaurants and evening atmosphere. For active recreation, the municipal sports centre and two private gyms sit within 600 metres, and the town's 134 registered sports facilities cover most disciplines. Golf completes the picture: Valle Romano at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4 km are the nearest courses, with Estepona Golf and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at six kilometres. Two viewpoints, Mirador del Carmen at 1.2 km and Mirador Playa del Cristo at 2.0 km, mark short walking destinations along the coast. In practical terms, a resident can vary beach, marina, sport and golf without leaving an eight-kilometre radius.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
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 |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 86 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 172 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.7°C | 11 mm |
| July | 26.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 76 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 96 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 84 mm |
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Ref: VL890098
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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