This duplex penthouse is situated in the Playa del Ángel area of Estepona, within 550 metres of the beach and roughly ten minutes on foot from the old town. The property was completed in 2006 and offers 120 m² of living space across two levels, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Outdoor space totals approximately 90 m², comprising a 40 m² glazed covered terrace and a 50 m² rooftop solarium with pergola and jacuzzi. A parking space and storage room are included in the asking price of €850,000. The residential complex provides communal gardens, a swimming pool, gym and sauna, and sits in a flat, walkable urban setting with a supermarket just over 100 metres away.
Within Estepona's current offering, three comparable new-build projects provide a benchmark. One Estepona lists from €685,000, Asperia Estepona from €625,000 and Bayside Homes from €739,000. This penthouse, at €850,000, sits above those entry prices, and the difference is explained partly by format and partly by location. The comparable figures represent starting prices for base units in developments under construction or recently delivered; this property is a completed duplex penthouse with two substantial outdoor spaces, a 40 m² glazed terrace and a 50 m² rooftop solarium with jacuzzi, plus an included parking space and storage room, items often priced separately in new-build purchases. Its position is also distinctive: frontline-beach-adjacent in Playa del Ángel, with the old town and a full urban service network within walking distance. New developments on the town's western edge, such as around theEstepona golf corridor, tend to be more car-dependent for daily errands. Regionally, Estepona sits between the higher price points of Marbella (25 km east) and the lower ones of the Gibraltar hinterland. The town recorded 3,163 property transactions in the reference period, with a population of about 79,600, indicating a liquid local market. Buyers weighing this property against new builds should also consider the trade-off in certainty: a 2006 building with settled community rules and mature gardens carries no delivery risk, but it also predates current energy-efficiency standards, so running costs may be higher unless the glazing and heating systems compensate, the Lumon terrace enclosure and dual climate control here are relevant factors in that calculation. Under the Mediterranean sun that characterises this stretch of coast, both options offer outdoor-oriented living; the choice hinges on walkability and immediate availability versus warranty cover and modern certification.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in a consolidated beachside district of Estepona, a town of approximately 79,600 inhabitants. Playa de Estepona lies roughly 524 metres away and La Rada within 800 metres. The old town is reachable on foot in about ten minutes. A supermarket sits 104 metres from the door, a pharmacy 237 metres, and a health centre about 1.1 km away.
The dwelling is arranged for year-round occupation: two bedrooms and two bathrooms, air conditioning and central heating, and a glazed terrace that functions as additional living space in cooler months. A lift serves the building. The rooftop solarium with pergola and jacuzzi extends usable outdoor area. Parking and storage are secured within the complex.
This is not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2006, which places the building within an established residential complex with mature gardens and functioning communal facilities. Purchase is possible directly, without a construction phase or off-plan payment structure. Interior condition is reported as well maintained.
The property offers two bedrooms rather than three or more, which may not suit larger households. There is no private garden or private pool; outdoor swimming is via the communal pool. Sea views from the terrace are lateral rather than frontal. The solarium and terrace are open-air additions, not additional enclosed rooms. No data is available on energy certification.
This property fits a buyer profile centred on walkable coastal living rather than seclusion or space. It suits a couple or small household seeking a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home within walking distance of both beach and town centre, where a car is optional rather than essential. The glazed terrace and the combination of air conditioning with central heating indicate the dwelling is set up for winter occupation, not only summer use, relevant for those planning longer stays or relocation. The rooftop solarium and jacuzzi cater to buyers who prioritise private outdoor space; at 90 m² combined terrace area, the outdoor footprint approaches the indoor one. Buyers requiring three or more bedrooms, a private garden or direct frontal sea views should note these are not provided. The 2006 construction date means the buyer acquires an established complex with mature gardens and settled community rules, which can appeal to those wary of new-build delivery risk; equally, those wanting a brand-new energy certificate and developer warranty would need to look elsewhere. Golf players are served by four courses within roughly five kilometres, so the location also works for a golf-and-beach combination, though a car becomes useful for that purpose. Proximity to the bus station in the same street and to 50 public transport stops in the municipality makes the property practical for owners or guests arriving without a vehicle. Finally, the inclusion of parking and storage in the price removes two common supplementary costs in Spanish coastal purchases.
The interior photographs show a modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry and a bedroom with fitted wardrobes and decorative finishes. The listed features include fitted wardrobes throughout, satellite television provision and a lift serving the building. Climate control operates on two systems: air conditioning for summer and central heating for winter, a combination that supports year-round habitability and is not universally present in coastal apartments of this vintage. The most significant technical element is the Lumon glazing on the 40 m² covered terrace. This frameless glass system encloses the terrace without heavy structural alteration, extending the usable season of the space and reducing wind and dust exposure, a practical consideration on a beachside site. The upper-level solarium carries a permanent pergola and a jacuzzi, both of which involve plumbing and structural installation on the roof. As the building dates from 2006, construction standards correspond to the building regulations of that period rather than the current technical building code; no energy performance certificate data is available in the supplied records, so buyers should request this during due diligence, along with the community fee structure, the condition of the building envelope and any planned works approved by the community of owners. The communal areas, gardens, swimming pool, gym and sauna, are described as maintained, and their upkeep cost is normally reflected in monthly community charges.
The asking price is €850,000, which includes a parking space and a storage room. Measured against the interior surface of 120 m², this equates to roughly €7,080 per square metre, before adding the value of the two terraces totalling about 90 m² of outdoor space. Comparable new developments in Estepona currently list from €625,000 (Asperia Estepona), €685,000 (One Estepona) and €739,000 (Bayside Homes), though those figures typically refer to base units without the rooftop solarium and jacuzzi found here. As a completed resale property, the price is fixed rather than phased; no off-plan instalments apply. Additional purchase costs in Andalusia (transfer tax, notary, registry) should be budgeted separately.
Daily life around this penthouse is organised around walking. A Carrefour supermarket lies just over a hundred metres from the entrance, a pharmacy about 240 metres, and the bus station is located in the same street. The old town of Estepona, with its restaurants, tapas bars and the Muralla botanical gardens, is roughly a ten-minute walk, meaning that a car is not required for shopping, dining or errands. The nearest beach access is under 600 metres away on flat terrain, with a gradient of about 2.4 per cent towards the shore, so the walk is manageable without significant exertion. The penthouse itself functions on two levels. The main level holds the living spaces, the two bedrooms and the 40 m² glazed terrace, which, thanks to the Lumon glass system, can be used as a sun lounge in winter and opened fully in summer. The upper level carries the private 50 m² solarium with pergola and jacuzzi, oriented for sun exposure through the day and offering views towards the Sierra Bermeja to the north and lateral views of the sea. As an east-facing property, the main terrace receives morning sun, making the ground level pleasant for breakfast and the rooftop usable later in the day. The surrounding district mixes permanent residents with seasonal visitors; within a two-kilometre radius there are approximately 50 restaurants, 22 cafés and six schools, alongside 134 registered sports facilities in the municipality. For exercise close to home, the Polideportivo Municipal is about 600 metres away and a private gym 300 metres. The character of the area is urban-coastal rather than resort-like, with year-round commerce and services.
The immediate surroundings function as a full-service urban neighbourhood. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data records 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, four banks, two parks and six schools. The nearest supermarket is 104 metres from the property, effectively around the corner, and the nearest pharmacy 237 metres. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the municipality, with the closest roughly 1.1 km away. Estepona's bus station stands in the same street as the complex, and the wider municipality offers eight public transport lines with 50 stops, which is a relatively dense network for a town of this size. For sports, the Polideportivo Municipal (0.6 km), a Better Bodies gym (0.3 km) and the Centro Deportivo José Ramón de la Morena (0.6 km) provide indoor options, while 134 sports facilities are registered across the municipality. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, lie 1.6 to 1.8 km away, covering mooring, watersports and waterside dining. Education is served by 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the municipality. Electric-vehicle owners will find the nearest charging point about 1.3 km away, with a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 km from the property. Outside the summer months the district remains active given its permanent population and year-round commerce.
The map shows the property's position in the Playa del Ángel district: the beach less than 600 metres south, Estepona old town a short walk east, and the Sierra Bermeja rising behind the town to the north. Marbella, Algeciras and both regional airports fall within the wider frame. Under the Mediterranean sun that graces this coast for most of the year, distances here are measured on foot.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol, roughly 25 km from Marbella, 42 km from Algeciras and 73 km from Málaga city. This positions the town closer to Gibraltar Airport than most of the Costa del Sol, while Málaga Airport remains about an hour by road. Within Estepona, the Playa del Ángel district lies between the town centre and the western beaches, combining frontline-beach proximity with walking access to the old town, a position that is neither fully resort-based nor purely urban. The town's population of about 79,600 and its 3,163 recorded property transactions indicate an active but not saturated market compared with Marbella further east.
Beaches: Playa de Estepona 524 m, La Rada 769 m, Playa del Cristo 1.6 km, all walkable on flat terrain. Towns: Estepona old town on foot in about ten minutes; Marbella 25 km; Algeciras 42 km; Málaga 73 km. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 36 km in a straight line and Malaga-Costa del Sol approximately 64 km straight-line (roughly 80 km by road), translating to driving times of about 40 minutes and one hour respectively. Golf: Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4 km, Estepona Golf at 6.1 km. Daily services: supermarket 104 m, pharmacy 237 m, health centre 1.1 km. The bus station in the same street connects Estepona with regional destinations, reducing dependence on a private car.
| 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 monthly averages ranging between 15 °C and 25 °C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or above, lasts roughly five months. The town sits at low elevation, about 19 metres above sea level, and the route to the beach has a gradient of only 2.4 per cent, so no significant climbing is involved in daily beach access. Inland, the Sierra Bermeja rises to 1,449 metres at Pico de Los Reales, and this massif is visible from the penthouse's terraces, particularly the solarium. The municipality covers 137 km² of fertile valley crossed by small streams plus mountainous terrain, giving residents both coastal and upland environments within a short drive. For the property's east orientation, this climate pattern means morning sun on the main terrace through most of the year and longer evening exposure on the west-facing rooftop level.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest shoreline, Playa de Estepona, lies 524 metres from the property, with La Rada, Estepona's principal town beach, 769 metres away and Playa del Cristo, a sheltered west-facing cove, 1.6 km to the west. Playa del Ángel sits 1.7 km along the coast. This gives residents a choice between the serviced urban beaches with chiringuitos and quieter stretches. Recreational infrastructure includes two marinas within walking distance (1.6 and 1.8 km), offering moorings and water activities. Golfers can reach Valle Romano (4.1 km) and Azata Golf (4.4 km) in under ten minutes by car, with Estepona Golf and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort slightly further at 6 km. Cultural and leisure points include the Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and the Mirador Playa del Cristo viewpoint (2.0 km). The complex itself contributes a communal pool, gym and sauna, so swimming and training are possible without leaving the premises. The municipality's 134 registered sports facilities indicate a broad offering beyond the beach, from padel to athletics.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol, roughly 25 km from Marbella, 42 km from Algeciras and 73 km from Málaga city. This positions the town closer to Gibraltar Airport than most of the Costa del Sol, while Málaga Airport remains about an hour by road. Within Estepona, the Playa del Ángel district lies between the town centre and the western beaches, combining frontline-beach proximity with walking access to the old town, a position that is neither fully resort-based nor purely urban. The town's population of about 79,600 and its 3,163 recorded property transactions indicate an active but not saturated market compared with Marbella further east.
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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Ref: VL101008
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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