This is a completed three-bedroom apartment of 266 square metres in Las Dunas Park, a gated beachfront development in Estepona, Málaga. The residence sits frontline to the Mediterranean, within a complex offering communal heated pools, landscaped gardens and 24-hour security. Built in 2002 and maintained in excellent condition, it offers a single-level layout with south orientation, sea-facing terraces, air conditioning and lift access. Everyday amenities are within walking distance: a supermarket at approximately 100 metres, a pharmacy at 240 metres and the beach at roughly 500 metres. The listed price is €4,280,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located directly on Estepona's seafront, with the nearest beach roughly 524 metres away on flat terrain. The town centre, port and hospital are all within 1.8 kilometres. Marbella lies 25 kilometres to the east and Málaga airport 64 kilometres. The immediate area combines residential beaches with urban services, schools and sports facilities.
The property functions as a full-time or seasonal coastal residence. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a guest cloakroom accommodate a household and guests. The 266 square metre floor plan, private terraces and communal heated pool support year-round use, supported by air conditioning and lift access within a secured gated community with 24-hour staffing.
This is not a new-build project. The development was completed in 2002 and the apartment is described as being in excellent condition. There is no construction phase or waiting period; the property is available in its existing state. Buyers should factor in that building standards, energy documentation and finishes date from the early 2000s, with any subsequent refurbishment to be verified.
The apartment has two bathrooms rather than an en-suite for every bedroom. It is a resale unit within a 2002 development, so no new-build warranties or developer payment structures apply. The pool and gardens are communal, not private. No private garden, private pool or dedicated plot forms part of the property. Parking arrangements and storage should be confirmed through the community documentation.
Ref: VL936617
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits several recognisable situations. A household seeking a secure, walkable coastal base where daily needs, supermarket, pharmacy, beach, medical services, are all within a short stroll will find the location data supports that pattern. Buyers who want a car-light lifestyle, using the 50 public transport stops and eight bus lines for regional trips, fall within the property's practical envelope. Part-time residents who are absent for extended periods may value the 24-hour gated security and single-level layout that requires minimal upkeep. Those prioritising sea views and direct beach access over hillside panoramas or rural seclusion will find the frontline setting matches that preference. The property is less aligned with buyers wanting a private pool, a private garden or a brand-new build with contemporary energy certification. Households needing more than two bathrooms, for example with three independent occupants, should verify whether the guest cloakroom and shared facilities meet their requirements. Golf-focused buyers should note the nearest courses, Valle Romano and Azata, are four to five kilometres away, requiring a short drive rather than walking distance. Finally, buyers comparing new-build alternatives in Estepona should weigh the 2002 construction date against the completed, immediately usable condition and the established community infrastructure.
The property is documented as being in excellent condition, with air conditioning, fitted wardrobes, a lift serving the building and a private terrace. Photographic material shows resort-style communal areas, a walk-in closet area adjoining the principal bedroom and pool-and-sea outlooks from the residence. The interior described in the listing includes an open-plan living and dining area, floor-to-ceiling glazing connecting to the terraces, and a principal suite with dressing area, en-suite bathroom and terrace access. As the building dates from 2002, buyers should treat finish quality as partly original and partly updated, and verify which elements have been renewed. Practical due diligence points include the age and servicing history of the air-conditioning system, the thermal performance of the original glazing, and the electrical installation. An energy performance certificate is required for sale in Spain; its rating should be requested directly, as it was not specified in the available data. Community-maintained elements, pools, gardens, security infrastructure and building exteriors, fall under the community of owners, and the state of repair of these shared facilities, visible in the imagery as well kept, is funded through community fees that should be confirmed in writing. Structural and building standards of early-2000s coastal construction on this stretch of Estepona are generally conventional for the period; an independent survey remains the appropriate instrument for verifying condition before purchase.
The asking price is €4,280,000 for a completed, resale three-bedroom apartment of 266 square metres, equating to roughly €16,000 per square metre. Within Estepona's current premium segment, comparable new developments start at approximately €3,003,000 at Ikkil Bay, €3,250,000 at Ocyan Villas and €3,550,000 at Tyrian Residences. This property's pricing reflects its frontline beach position, gated-community services and established setting rather than new-build specifications. As a completed resale, the full purchase price, plus transfer costs, applies from completion; no stage-payment structure is involved. Availability and inclusions should be confirmed with the selling agent.
Daily life here revolves around the seafront. The apartment sits in a gated community directly facing the Mediterranean, with the beach a few hundred metres away over flat ground. Mornings can involve walking the promenade towards La Rada or Playa del Cristo, both within a twenty-minute walk. A supermarket at roughly 100 metres and a pharmacy at 240 metres mean that routine shopping is done on foot; a car is not required for daily essentials. The town's two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, lie 1.6 to 1.8 kilometres away and add restaurants and waterfront activity within easy reach. Within the complex, the day-to-day rhythm is shaped by communal facilities: a heated pool that extends usability beyond the summer months, tropical gardens, and 24-hour security that covers arrivals and deliveries. Sports facilities are unusually close, with Better Bodies gym at 300 metres and the municipal sports centre at 600 metres. Estepona town centre, with its restaurants, schools and health services, is walkable, while the hospital sits 1.1 kilometres from the door. The 34 local public holidays and a calendar of cultural events mean the town remains active beyond the tourist season. For households splitting the year between countries, the combination of lift access, single-level living and secure absences simplifies part-time residency. Gibraltar airport is approximately 36 kilometres away and Málaga airport 64 kilometres, giving two flight options.
The immediate environment is urban and coastal rather than isolated or rural. Within a two-kilometre radius, available data counts 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, four banks, six schools and two parks, which indicates a fully serviced residential district rather than a resort enclave detached from town life. The hospital is 1.1 kilometres away and two health centres serve the municipality. Education provision across Estepona comprises 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, relevant for full-time relocation. Mobility is strong on foot and by bicycle: the terrain towards the beach has an average gradient of 2.4 per cent, effectively flat. Public transport covers 50 stops across eight lines. The road network connects to Marbella in 25 kilometres, Algeciras in 42 kilometres and Málaga in 73 kilometres. Tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and roughly 6,900 beds municipality-wide, means summer months bring seasonal visitor pressure to the seafront, a factor common to all frontline positions on this coast. Outside high season, Estepona functions as a year-round town of approximately 79,600 residents with an active cultural calendar, including 34 local public holidays annually.
The map shows the property's frontline position relative to Estepona's beaches, port and town centre. Distances to Marbella, the airports and the golf courses to the north and west of the town provide regional context for travel planning.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona positions this property towards the western end of the Costa del Sol, 25 kilometres from Marbella and 73 kilometres from Málaga city. The town of roughly 79,600 inhabitants is large enough to sustain year-round services, 19 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, two health centres and 3,163 recorded property transactions, while retaining a lower density than Marbella's 147,958 residents. Algeciras and Gibraltar lie to the west. This places the property in an established, service-complete town with mountain and sea geography, rather than in a purpose-built resort corridor.
The nearest beaches are Playa de Estepona at 524 metres, La Rada at 769 metres and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 kilometres, all reachable on foot along flat terrain. Marbella is 25 kilometres east and Algeciras 42 kilometres west, while Málaga city lies 73 kilometres away. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar at roughly 36 kilometres straight-line and Málaga-Costa del Sol at approximately 64 kilometres. Golf options include Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 kilometres, Azata Golf at 4.4 kilometres and Estepona Golf at 6.1 kilometres. Electric-vehicle charging is available at 1.3 to 1.4 kilometres, including a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 kilometres away. The supermarket at 104 metres and pharmacy at 237 metres make daily provisioning a walking matter.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona records an average annual temperature of 19.2°C within a 15, 25°C band, and approximately 3,848 sunshine hours per year historically, figures that place it among Spain's sunniest coastal municipalities. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, spans roughly five months. The town sits at 19 metres above sea level with a slope to the beach of 2.4 per cent, meaning no meaningful gradient between the property and the shore. Inland, the municipality covers 137 square kilometres rising to the Sierra Bermeja, whose peak Los Reales reaches 1,449 metres; this mountain backdrop is visible from the coast and provides cooler walking terrain within a short drive. The fertile valley crossed by small streams supports the green character of the surrounding landscape.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Beach access is a defining feature of this location. Playa de Estepona lies 524 metres from the property, with La Rada, the town's principal sandy beach, at 769 metres and the sheltered Playa del Cristo at 1.6 kilometres; Playa del Angel sits at 1.7 kilometres. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, fall within 1.8 kilometres and offer berths, waterfront dining and water-based activity. Golfers can reach Valle Romano at 4.1 kilometres, Azata Golf at 4.4 to 4.9 kilometres, Estepona Golf at 6.1 kilometres and the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort at 6.2 kilometres. The municipality records 134 sports facilities, including Better Bodies gym at 300 metres and the Polideportivo Municipal at 600 metres. Viewpoints at Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) provide elevated coastal outlooks.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona positions this property towards the western end of the Costa del Sol, 25 kilometres from Marbella and 73 kilometres from Málaga city. The town of roughly 79,600 inhabitants is large enough to sustain year-round services, 19 primary schools, 10 secondary schools, two health centres and 3,163 recorded property transactions, while retaining a lower density than Marbella's 147,958 residents. Algeciras and Gibraltar lie to the west. This places the property in an established, service-complete town with mountain and sea geography, rather than in a purpose-built resort corridor.
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 | °C | 82 mm |
| February | °C | 72 mm |
| March | °C | mm |
| April | °C | mm |
| May | °C | mm |
| 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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Within Estepona's premium segment, this property competes with new-build offerings such as Ikkil Bay (from €3,003,000), Ocyan Villas (from €3,250,000) and Tyrian Residences (from €3,550,000). Its listed price of €4,280,000 positions it above these entry points, justified primarily by its frontline beachfront position within an established gated community rather than by construction age. New-build buyers receive contemporary energy certification, developer warranties and modern thermal standards; this property instead offers immediate availability, a mature 266 square metre floor plan and operational community infrastructure, heated pools, tropical gardens and 24-hour security, already in place. Compared with Marbella 25 kilometres east, Estepona's market carries lower headline pricing per square metre in most segments while retaining comparable climate data and coastal geography. The town's 3,163 recorded property transactions indicate an active resale market, which supports liquidity considerations. Locationally, the property's urban setting distinguishes it from hillside developments in the Sierra Bermeja foothills: it trades panoramic elevation for walkability, with a supermarket at 104 metres and the hospital at 1.1 kilometres. For buyers weighing the Mediterranean dream of a seafront base against the specifications of new construction, the comparison is effectively between a finished, serviced frontline residence and a newer property typically set slightly back from the shore. Gibraltar airport at 36 kilometres gives western Costa del Sol buyers a second flight option that Marbella-centred developments also share. Community fees, energy documentation and any refurbishment history should be verified against comparable new-build running costs when making this comparison.
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