A three-bedroom duplex penthouse of 223 m² in the El Campanario development on Estepona's New Golden Mile, offered at a fixed asking price of €875,000. Built in 2006 and comprehensively renovated, the home is distributed over two floors within a gated community with 24-hour security. It includes two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms on the main floor, a full master suite upstairs with vaulted ceilings, and a private rooftop solarium with sauna, jacuzzi and barbecue area. An underground parking space and access to communal pools complete the property. The centre of Estepona and its beaches lie within walking distance.
Within Estepona, this resale penthouse competes with a wave of new-build developments that currently start between €625,000 and €739,000. Projects such as Asperia Estepona (from €625,000), Bayside Homes (from €739,000) and One Estepona (from €685,000) offer modern construction and communal facilities, but their entry prices generally relate to smaller apartments, and buyers face construction timelines and staged payments rather than immediate availability. This property's €875,000 fixed asking price buys something the new-build segment does not directly replicate at that level: 223 m² of living space across two floors, a full private rooftop level with sauna and jacuzzi, and a master suite that occupies an entire floor of the home. The trade-off is a 2006 construction date, older than off-plan stock, though mitigated here by a comprehensive renovation. The location also differs from many new developments on Estepona's western edge. Being inside the urban fabric places a supermarket, pharmacy, sports centres and the beach within walking distance, whereas projects closer to the golf courses or the A-7 corridor tend to be more car-dependent for daily errands. Regionally, Estepona sits between Marbella's premium market 25 km east and the lower-priced Campo de Gibraltar towns westward. The town's annual transaction volume of over 3,000 sales and its population of nearly 80,000 indicate a liquid resale market, which matters for buyers considering eventual exit strategies. Gibraltar airport at roughly 36 km and Málaga airport at approximately 64 km give the location two aviation options, an advantage over eastern Costa del Sol towns served by a single airport. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives should compare not only price per square metre but also the immediate availability, the finished rooftop infrastructure and the walkable setting against the warranties and energy performance of newly constructed stock.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in an urbanised part of Estepona, a few hundred metres from Playa de Estepona and roughly 800 m from La Rada beach as the crow flies. Shops, a supermarket, pharmacy and restaurants are reachable on foot, and the town's health infrastructure lies about 1.1 km away. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 64 km away in a straight line, with Gibraltar airport around 36 km.
The layout serves households that value space and separation: two en-suite bedrooms on the main floor, a dedicated master floor with dressing room and bathroom, and an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area opening onto a corner terrace. Underfloor heating in the bathrooms, air conditioning, a fireplace and a fitted kitchen with reverse osmosis filtration cover year-round comfort requirements.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 2006 and is key-ready in an established development. There is no construction phase, no staged payment plan and no indicative delivery date to account for; the transfer can proceed through the standard resale purchase process once a buyer and price are agreed.
The property does not offer a private pool; swimming facilities are communal, including a children's pool. There is no private garden, outdoor space consists of the corner terrace and rooftop solarium. Only one underground parking space is included. The golf and country club opposite the development is a separate commercial operation, and access to its facilities is not part of the property title.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple or family seeking a permanent residence on the Costa del Sol will find the walkable setting practical: school-age households have several primary and secondary schools within a short radius, healthcare facilities are nearby, and the flat terrain makes daily errands manageable without constant car use. Buyers looking for a second home with strong seasonal usability benefit from the rooftop arrangement, sauna, jacuzzi and barbecue, which makes the outdoor space functional from early spring through late autumn, given the roughly five-month swimming season and average annual temperature of 19.2°C. The property also suits buyers who prioritise separation of living zones: guest or family bedrooms on the main floor, and a private master floor above, which works well when hosting visitors for extended periods. Households that want a private pool and private garden should note that neither is included here; the pools are communal and the gardens shared within the community. The single parking space is adequate for one car, and a second vehicle would need to be arranged separately. Finally, buyers focused on golf will appreciate the position opposite El Campanario Golf & Country Club, with Valle Romano and Azata golf courses roughly 4 km away, though club access involves separate membership arrangements.
The home was completed in 2006 and has since undergone a comprehensive renovation, and the installed specification reflects that work. Climate control is covered on several levels: air conditioning for hot and cold operation, underfloor heating with dedicated coverage in the bathrooms, and a fireplace for the cooler winter months. This layered approach matters on the Costa del Sol, where January nights can feel cool even though daytime averages remain mild. The kitchen is fully fitted and includes an island unit plus a reverse osmosis water filtration system, which reduces reliance on bottled water, a practical detail in a municipality of this size. The main floor pairs an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area with large windows that open onto the corner terrace; the two bedrooms on this floor each have fitted wardrobes and en-suite bathrooms, so the layout works for guests or family members without shared facilities. The upper floor functions as a complete master suite: vaulted ceilings raise the sense of volume, terrace doors on two orientations bring in light across the day, and the dressing room plus spa-style bathroom with freestanding bathtub and walk-in shower give the floor autonomy from the rest of the home. The rooftop solarium carries its own infrastructure, barbecue area, sauna and jacuzzi, which involves maintenance considerations typical of such installations. Within the development, a lift serves the building, and the community maintains the tropical gardens and several swimming pools, including a children's pool. A 24-hour security service operates at the gated entrance.
The asking price is fixed at €875,000 for the complete property: 223 m² of living space across two floors, three bedrooms, three bathrooms, the rooftop solarium with sauna and jacuzzi, and one underground parking space. Because this is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build development, there is no price list of unit variations; the price relates to this specific dwelling. For context, new-build projects in Estepona currently start from roughly €625,000 to €685,000 for comparable configurations, though those figures typically apply to smaller apartments off-plan. The home is available for viewing, and any purchase would follow the standard Spanish resale procedure, including notarial transfer. Completion dates for such a transaction depend on the buyer's financing and the notary schedule rather than on a construction calendar.
Daily life here is organised around an unusual combination for Estepona: a gated, landscaped residential environment placed directly in an urban setting. A supermarket sits about 100 m from the door and a pharmacy roughly 240 m, which means routine shopping does not require a car. The beach at Playa de Estepona is a walk of a few minutes, and La Rada, the town's main sandy beach, lies about 800 m away in a straight line. The rhythm of the day can therefore shift between the rooftop solarium, the communal pools in the tropical gardens, and the seafront promenade without any driving. The property itself supports this pattern. Mornings can start on the south-west facing corner terrace off the living area, which catches light through the middle of the day and into the evening. The upper floor, given over entirely to the master suite, has terrace doors on two orientations, so the room receives daylight across most of the day. Evenings can move upstairs to the solarium, where the barbecue area, sauna and jacuzzi extend the usable hours outdoors. The surrounding district is flat towards the coast, the gradient to the beach is about 2.4%, so walking and cycling are practical. Within two kilometres there are dozens of restaurants and cafés, several schools, banks and parks, plus two marinas and multiple sports centres. Out of season, the town retains its full residential population of nearly 80,000, so shops, healthcare and services continue to operate year-round rather than closing after summer.
The immediate surroundings are urban and well-serviced rather than remote or rural. A supermarket lies approximately 104 m away as the crow flies and a pharmacy 237 m, which places daily essentials within a two-to-three minute walk. The hospital is about 1.1 km away, and the municipal sports centre sits roughly 600 m from the property, with additional gyms even closer. Estepona's beaches form the western anchor of daily life here: Playa de Estepona at 524 m, La Rada at 769 m and Playa del Cristo at 1.6 km, all straight-line figures, with actual walking distances somewhat longer. The town's two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, lie 1.6 to 1.8 km away and add dining and strolling options. Public transport covers the municipality with eight lines and fifty stops, which is workable for local movement, though most residents use a car for regional trips. The road network connects to Marbella, roughly 25 km away in a straight line, and to the wider Costa del Sol. An electric vehicle charging point stands about 1.3 km from the property, with a fast-charging Supercharger roughly 8 km out. The area is broadly flat towards the sea, so cycling and walking are realistic alternatives for short trips.
The map shows the property's position within Estepona's urban fabric: the coastline and La Rada beach to the south, the town centre with its shops and services within walking distance, and the golf courses and Sierra Bermeja further inland. Distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western stretch of the Costa del Sol's New Golden Mile, between Marbella 25 km to the east and the Gibraltar hinterland to the west. Algeciras lies 42 km away and Málaga city 73 km, which places the town within range of both major airports, Malaga-Costa del Sol and Gibraltar. With nearly 80,000 residents, Estepona has grown from a fishing and agricultural town into a full-service municipality that records over 3,000 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale and new-build market. Compared with Marbella, the town offers similar coastal geography at generally lower price points, while retaining its own historic centre and year-round population.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances and travel times are longer. Beaches: Playa de Estepona 524 m, La Rada 769 m, Playa del Cristo 1.6 km. Healthcare: hospital 1.1 km, pharmacies throughout the centre, eighteen within 2 km. Golf: Valle Romano 4.1 km, Azata Golf 4.4 km, Estepona Golf 6.1 km. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 36 km, Malaga-Costa del Sol approximately 64 km, the source data also cites 34 km by road-based measures; either way the airport is reachable by car in well under an hour. Marbella lies 25 km away and Málaga city 73 km. By car, the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridors connect the town eastwards towards San Pedro, Puerto Banús and Marbella. Within the town itself, most daily needs are covered on foot, and the flat gradient towards the coast supports this. Eight public bus lines with fifty stops provide local service.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Estepona's climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 19.2°C and monthly averages ranging from 15°C in the coolest months to 25°C in summer. The sea reaches 20°C or warmer for roughly five months of the year, which defines the practical swimming season from late spring into early autumn. The municipality lies at low elevation, around 19 m above sea level at the coast, with a flat gradient of about 2.4% down to the beach, so no significant climbing is involved in reaching the sea. Inland, the terrain rises sharply into the Sierra Bermeja, which peaks at 1,449 m at Los Reales and gives the district a mountainous backdrop uncommon on the flat sections of the coast. This combination means coastal living with genuine hiking and nature access within the same municipality. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler half of the year, while summers are dry, which keeps outdoor use of the terraces and solarium high through the warm season.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches carry the practical advantage of walkability. Playa de Estepona sits roughly 524 m away and La Rada, the town's principal sandy beach, about 769 m; Playa del Cristo follows at 1.6 km. La Rada stretches along the front of the old town with chiringuitos and promenade access, while Playa del Cristo is a sheltered cove popular with families. Golf options extend in several directions: the El Campanario Golf & Country Club lies directly opposite the development, a separate commercial club offering golf, tennis, spa, gym and dining, while Valle Romano Golf (4.1 km) and Azata Golf (4.4 km) sit on the western side of town, with Estepona Golf at 6.1 km. Sports infrastructure is unusually dense: 134 facilities across the municipality, including the municipal sports centre 600 m away and private gyms even closer. Two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, provide berths, waterfront dining and departure points for boat trips. Viewpoints such as the Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) round out the recreational offer.
134 Facilities Available
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 |
Flat
Ref: VL158072
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
With years of experience, Emma Whitfield expertly guides English-speaking clients through the intricacies of the Spanish property market. Her dedication ensures a smooth journey.
AI-assisted multilingual representative. Your inquiry is handled by the team behind this site.
Interested?
Leave your details and we will contact you shortly with more information about this project.
NL
EN
DE
FR
ES
DA
SV
NO
FI
PL