This new development is situated in Estepona, Málaga, on the western Costa del Sol, approximately 500 metres from Playa de Estepona and within walking distance of the town's main services. The project comprises apartments of 186 to 230 square metres with three to four bedrooms and three to four bathrooms, priced from €2,500,000. Construction is under way, with delivery indicated for the third quarter of 2028. The setting is urban and consolidated: a supermarket lies roughly 100 metres away, a pharmacy 240 metres, and the town's principal beach around 750 metres. Málaga airport is 64 kilometres away by straight-line distance, Gibraltar airport approximately 36 kilometres.
In the Estepona new-build segment, this development competes directly with The Sapphire (from €2,650,000), The Sanctuary Villas (from €2,350,000), and Villas Azahar (from €1,975,000). The differentiation runs along three axes. First, product type: The Sanctuary Villas and Villas Azahar are villa formats with private grounds, whereas this project delivers apartment living with hotel-grade communal services. Buyers choosing between them are effectively choosing between private space and serviced convenience, a villa owner manages pool maintenance, gardening, and security personally or through contractors; an apartment owner here delegates that layer to the development's permanent staff. Second, location within Estepona: this project sits in the consolidated beachside district with walkable services, while several comparable villa developments occupy more peripheral or hillside positions with views but greater car dependency. Third, price positioning: at €2.5 million entry, the project prices above Villas Azahar by roughly €500,000, which buys the beachside position and the wellness infrastructure rather than additional private square metres. In the wider regional frame, Estepona as a whole remains priced below comparable Marbella districts, the Golden Mile and Nueva Andalucía, while offering the advantage of dual airport access (Gibraltar 36 km, Málaga 64 km straight-line). The town's transaction volume of 3,163 in the reference period and its resident population of nearly 80,000 indicate a functioning year-round market rather than a purely seasonal one, which matters for resale considerations and for off-season liveliness. The Mediterranean climate, five months of swim-season water temperatures, 3,848 sunshine hours, is broadly uniform along this coast, so it does not differentiate; the deciding factors between this and competing projects are format, service level, and position within the town.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The development stands in a consolidated urban district of Estepona, parallel to the coastline and near one of the main access roads into the town. The boulevard and the extensive La Rada beach are within a short walk. Puerto Estepona and the marina lie roughly 1.6 to 1.8 kilometres away, and the town centre is directly connected. The A-7 and AP-7 corridors towards Marbella, 25 kilometres to the east, and Sotogrande are accessible by car.
The homes are configured for buyers seeking spacious, service-supported coastal living rather than a self-contained villa. Layouts of 186 to 230 square metres, open-plan distributions, south orientation, and large terraces support extended stays and full-time residence. The permanent concierge-style attention and on-site wellness facilities reduce the practical burden of maintenance, which suits owners who use the property intermittently.
The project is under construction, with completion indicatively scheduled for the third quarter of 2028. Purchasers buy off-plan, meaning stage payments during the build period and floor-plan decisions based on documentation and show materials rather than a finished building. Interior design is directed by the studio of Pedro Peña. Delays beyond the indicative date are a standard consideration in off-plan transactions on the Costa del Sol.
The development does not offer private pools on individual residences; pool facilities are communal, including the rooftop infinity pool and heated indoor pool. There is no private garden ground attached to the homes. Golf courses are not adjacent; the nearest, Valle Romano and Azata, are four to five kilometres away. Rural or isolated tranquillity is not part of the setting; this is an urban beachside district with corresponding activity levels.
This project fits a recognisable set of buyer situations. First, international purchasers seeking a lock-and-leave second home with full services: the concierge provision, communal spa, and managed common areas remove the operational workload of a detached villa. Second, buyers relocating permanently who want urban walkability: the supermarket, pharmacy, health centre, schools, and sports facilities within one to two kilometres mean daily life functions without heavy car dependency. Third, purchasers who prioritise direct proximity to the sea over hillside views: the coastline is a five-minute walk on flat terrain, with a 2.4 per cent slope towards the beach, which matters for buyers planning longer stays into older age. Fourth, buyers who value wellness infrastructure as part of the residence itself rather than as an external membership. The project is less aligned with buyers seeking a private villa with own pool and garden, seclusion, or direct golf-frontage; the nearest courses are four to five kilometres away. It also requires tolerance of an off-plan timeline: completion in Q3 2028 means roughly three years between purchase and first use. The €2.5 million entry price further restricts the buyer profile to the top segment of the market, where the comparison set includes established villa developments rather than general apartment stock.
The developer positions the interiors under the creative direction of Pedro Peña's interior design studio, with distributions described as inspired by five-star hotel suites. Converting this to practical terms: the specification includes an open-plan layout, south orientation on the terraces, and cross ventilation, which in this climate reduces reliance on air conditioning during transitional months. Terraces are covered and private, and each residence includes a solarium component; the utility room supports practical household operation that pure holiday stock often lacks. Technical features confirmed in the project listing include lift access, a jacuzzi, sauna, and heated indoor pool at development level. Buyers should verify at contract stage the specific items that determine long-term quality: the energy certificate rating, thermal insulation values, glazing specification, ventilation systems, water heating method, and the fitted kitchen and bathroom brands, as these vary by unit tier and are not fully specified in the available documentation. The rooftop level combines an infinity pool, hammock area, and bar with panoramic views towards the Mediterranean and Gibraltar. Image material from the development shows a gym with garden view, rooftop lounge with pool view, spa treatment rooms, and terrace bar seating oriented towards the mountains, indicating that the wellness programme is a built part of the scheme rather than a future addition. As with all off-plan purchases, the contractual quality annex (anexo de calidades) governs; the marketing description does not.
Prices range from €2,500,000 to €4,800,000, covering configurations of three to four bedrooms, three to four bathrooms, and built areas between 186 and 230 square metres. This positions the project at the upper end of the Estepona market: comparable new developments such as The Sapphire start at €2,650,000, The Sanctuary Villas at €2,350,000, and Villas Azahar at €1,975,000. On a price-per-square-metre basis, entry-level units at €2,500,000 for 186 square metres imply roughly €13,400 per square metre, subject to unit-specific factors such as floor level, terrace size, and orientation. Delivery is indicatively Q3 2028, with payment terms typically staged during construction.
Daily life here is structured around an urban beachside rhythm. The nearest supermarket is roughly 100 metres from the entrance, meaning small shopping trips do not require a car. The pharmacy at 237 metres and the health centre at about 1.1 kilometres place routine healthcare within a short walk. The Polideportivo Municipal and Better Bodies gym are both within 600 metres, so exercise options exist both inside the development and in the surrounding district. The beach functions as the everyday extension of the residence: La Rada, Estepona's most extensive beach, is around 750 metres away across the boulevard, and Playa del Cristo, a sheltered west-facing cove, sits roughly 1.6 to 2.2 kilometres to the south-west. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons. In summer, the district fills with beach visitors and the seafront promenade carries substantial foot traffic; from late autumn to spring, the town reverts to its resident population of around 79,000, and the atmosphere becomes quieter without becoming dormant, as roughly 50 restaurants and 22 cafés within a two-kilometre radius operate year-round. Eight public transport lines and 50 stops in the municipality mean that central Estepona, the port area, and outlying districts are reachable without a private vehicle, although a car remains practical for Marbella, golf courses, and the airports. Within the development itself, the rooftop solarium with pool and bar, the spa with heated indoor pool, massage room, and gym form a second layer of daily infrastructure that does not depend on weather or season.
The immediate district is urban and consolidated. Within a two-kilometre radius, the environment intelligence data records 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, 6 schools, 4 banks, and 2 parks, which describes a functioning town neighbourhood rather than a resort enclave. Estepona municipality counts 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, two health centres, and 24 hotels with roughly 6,900 beds; the tourism footprint is present but moderate relative to Marbella, which affects off-season quietness in residents' favour. Transport is organised around 8 public bus lines and 50 stops. For regional mobility, the A-7 coastal motorway connects west towards Sotogrande and Algeciras (42 kilometres) and east towards Marbella (25 kilometres) and Málaga (73 kilometres). Gibraltar airport is approximately 36 kilometres straight-line, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport approximately 64 kilometres straight-line; realistic driving times are longer and depend on the coastal road situation in summer. Sports infrastructure is extensive: 134 facilities recorded in the municipality, including the municipal sports centre at 600 metres. Electric vehicle charging is available at 1.3 to 1.4 kilometres (Zunder-GALP), with a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 kilometres away.
The map shows the development's position relative to the coastline, with the beach strip 500 to 800 metres south and the town centre immediately east. The concentration of services within the shaded two-kilometre radius, supermarkets, schools, health facilities, the port, illustrates the walkable character of the district. Golf courses appear inland to the west, four to six kilometres away.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the region, the project occupies a beachside-urban position in Estepona, a municipality of 79,621 inhabitants (INE 2025) covering 137 square kilometres between Marbella and Manilva. Marbella lies 25 kilometres east, Algeciras 42 kilometres south-west, and Málaga city 73 kilometres east. Estepona has developed over the past decade from a secondary coastal town into a destination in its own right, with 3,163 property transactions recorded in the reference period and a growing stock of higher-specification developments. The location places it within reach of both airports, Gibraltar and Málaga, which few Costa del Sol towns can offer.
Distances to key amenities: Playa de Estepona 524 metres, La Rada 769 metres, Playa del Cristo 1.6 to 2.2 kilometres depending on access point. Supermarket 104 metres, pharmacy 237 metres, health centre/hospital 1.1 kilometres. Marinas: Puerto Estepona 1.6 kilometres, Puerto Deportivo 1.8 kilometres. Golf: Valle Romano 4.1 kilometres, Azata Golf 4.4 to 4.9 kilometres, Estepona Golf 6.1 kilometres. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 36 kilometres straight-line, Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 64 kilometres straight-line. Viewpoints such as Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) provide short walking destinations. The flat terrain (19 metres elevation, 2.4 per cent slope to the beach) makes these distances genuinely walkable rather than nominally so.
| 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 historically, with an average annual temperature of 19.2°C and a range of roughly 15 to 25°C. The swim season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, extends to about five months, realistically June through October. The town sits at 19 metres above sea level on flat coastal ground, with the Sierra Bermeja massif rising behind it to 1,449 metres at Los Reales; this mountain backdrop is visible from upper floors and rooftop areas and provides hiking terrain within a short drive. The combination of high sun hours and south-facing terraces means outdoor living on the residence is usable for most of the year, while the heated indoor pool covers the cooler months. The sea moderates temperature extremes, and the 2.4 per cent slope to the beach eliminates the stair-and-hill access that characterises many Costa del Sol locations.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The three nearest beaches form a varied set. Playa de Estepona (524 metres) is the immediate urban beach; La Rada (769 metres) is the town's principal and most extensive beach, with chiringuitos and full services along the Paseo Marítimo; Playa del Cristo (1.6, 2.2 kilometres) is a sheltered west-facing cove suitable for calmer swimming and later afternoon sun. Buyers should verify current Blue Flag status for individual beaches, as designations are reviewed annually. Golf options within reach include Valle Romano (4.1 km), Azata Golf (4.4 km), Estepona Golf (6.1 km), and the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort (6.2 km), so the area supports regular play without golf-frontage pricing. Marine recreation centres on Puerto Estepona and the Puerto Deportivo (1.6, 1.8 km), which offer mooring, dining, and water sports. On land, 134 sports facilities are recorded in the municipality, with the municipal sports centre and Better Bodies gym both within 600 metres of the development.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Within the region, the project occupies a beachside-urban position in Estepona, a municipality of 79,621 inhabitants (INE 2025) covering 137 square kilometres between Marbella and Manilva. Marbella lies 25 kilometres east, Algeciras 42 kilometres south-west, and Málaga city 73 kilometres east. Estepona has developed over the past decade from a secondary coastal town into a destination in its own right, with 3,163 property transactions recorded in the reference period and a growing stock of higher-specification developments. The location places it within reach of both airports, Gibraltar and Málaga, which few Costa del Sol towns can offer.
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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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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