This completed duplex penthouse is situated in a front-line beach complex in Estepona, on the western Costa del Sol. The property offers 148 m² of living space across two levels, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of which is en-suite. Approximately 100 m² of terraces and a private solarium provide sea views towards Gibraltar and, on clear days, the North African coastline. The building dates from 2004 and the interior has been recently refurbished. The asking price is €749,000. The location places the beach, supermarkets, pharmacies and the town centre within walking distance, with Málaga airport reachable by road to the east.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits directly on the seafront in Estepona, roughly 500 metres from Playa de Estepona and under a kilometre from La Rada beach. A supermarket lies 104 metres away and a pharmacy 237 metres. The town's marina and Puerto Deportivo are within two kilometres, and the hospital sits approximately 1.1 km from the complex. Marbella is 25 km east along the coast.
The dwelling is arranged as a duplex, meaning living areas and bedrooms are distributed across two floors connected by an internal staircase. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms suit households of four to five people or guests staying for extended periods. Air conditioning provides both hot and cold climate control. The roughly 100 m² of terraces function as extended outdoor living space for much of the year given the local climate.
This is not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2004 and the internal finish has been recently refurbished, according to the listing condition data. There is therefore no construction risk or delivery timeline to consider; the property is available in its completed state. Buyers should account for the age of the building fabric, communal infrastructure and installations, which are now two decades old.
The listing does not include a private pool; the complex offers a communal adult pool and children's pool. No private garden or garage is specified in the available data. The property is part of an urbanisation, so outdoor space is limited to terraces and the solarium. A 2004 building will not meet current new-build energy-efficiency standards unless specific upgrades have been installed, and no energy certificate details are provided.
This property matches a buyer profile that prioritises immediate seafront position and outdoor space above new-build specifications. It may suit several situations: a household seeking a permanent residence where schools, healthcare and shopping are within walking distance; a buyer wanting a ready-to-occupy second home without a construction or delivery wait; or an investor targeting the Estepona rental market, which recorded 3,163 property transactions in the municipality. The duplex layout works for families who want bedroom separation from living areas, or for owners who host guests, since the en-suite bathroom serves one bedroom directly. The two-level configuration, with internal stairs, is less suitable for buyers requiring single-level living. The absence of a private pool and unspecified garage may matter to households comparing against new-build developments further inland that typically include both. Buyers comparing against €525,000, €540,000 new-build options in Estepona are effectively trading modern building standards, warranties and communal infrastructure for a front-line beach position, sea views and roughly 100 m² of private terraces. That trade-off is the central decision with this listing. The 2004 construction date also means the buyer should budget for inspection of installations, insulation performance and any community fees associated with the maintained gardens, pools and padel court.
The listing photography shows a recently refurbished interior. The kitchen features a modern island with an integrated hob; the principal bathroom has a double-sink vanity and a bathtub. The living area uses large-format glazing to connect the lounge directly with a sea-view balcony, consistent with the listed south and south-west orientation. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold operation, a standard but functional solution for the region's temperature range of roughly 15, 25°C average. No details are provided in the available data regarding floor materials, window frames, insulation values or the heating system beyond A/C, which is common for resale listings but means buyers should verify these at viewing. As a 2004 building, the base construction predates the 2006 Spanish Technical Building Code (CTE) and subsequent energy-efficiency revisions. Practical implications include potentially single-glazed or early double-glazed windows, lower thermal insulation than current standards, and an energy certificate that may fall in the C, E range unless improvements have been made. The refurbishment level visible in the photographs suggests the wet rooms and kitchen are recent, which addresses the two most cost-intensive areas of any Spanish resale renovation. The communal areas, gardens, adult pool, children's pool and padel court, are described as well maintained, though community fees and the state of the building's roof, façade and lift should be confirmed through the comunidad de propietarios documentation during due diligence.
The asking price is €749,000 for a completed, three-bedroom duplex penthouse of 148 m², which equates to roughly €5,060 per m² of built area. This figure excludes the approximately 100 m² of terraces and solarium, which in Spanish coastal pricing are typically valued at a fraction of interior space. For context, new-build developments in Estepona such as Acqua Gardens, Vanian Park and Unika Homes start between €524,600 and €539,000, generally for apartments with smaller footprints. This property's price positions it at the established seafront segment of the local market. As a resale listing, the price may be subject to negotiation, and purchase costs differ from new-build (transfer tax rather than VAT).
Daily life at this address revolves around the seafront. The complex sits in the first line of buildings along the coast, meaning the beach, the paseo marítimo and the waterfront restaurants are effectively at the foot of the building. A supermarket 104 metres away and a pharmacy 237 metres away cover routine shopping without a car. The municipality runs eight public transport lines with around 50 stops, and the flat terrain, a slope of roughly 2.4% towards the shore, makes walking and cycling practical for most errands. The interior of the penthouse is organised over two levels. The living floor combines an open-plan kitchen with the lounge, with direct access to the terraces; a modern kitchen island and sea-view balcony are visible in the listing photography. The second floor contains the sleeping accommodation and connects to the private solarium. With a south to south-west orientation, the outdoor spaces receive sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, and the elevated position gives views over the Mediterranean from multiple rooms. The residential rhythm here is urban-coastal rather than rural. Estepona has a permanent population of roughly 79,600, so the town functions year-round: 19 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and two health centres operate locally, alongside around 50 restaurants and 22 cafés within a two-kilometre radius. Tourism exists, 24 hotels and nearly 7,000 beds, but services do not shut down out of season. Communal facilities include gardens, two pools and a padel court, with municipal sports centres within 600 metres.
The immediate surroundings are urban and walkable. A supermarket is 104 metres away, a pharmacy 237 metres, and the hospital approximately 1.1 km. Within a two-kilometre radius the data lists 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies, six schools, four banks and two parks, which places most daily needs on foot or by bicycle. The terrain is flat, roughly 2.4% gradient towards the sea, and the municipality operates eight bus lines with around 50 stops. Sports facilities are dense locally: 134 sport facilities are registered in the municipality, with Better Bodies gym 300 metres away and the Polideportivo Municipal at 600 metres. The two marinas, Puerto Estepona and Puerto Deportivo, sit 1.6, 1.8 km away and function as evening destinations for dining and walks. For residents, this means a car is optional for daily life but useful for regional trips: Marbella is 25 km east, Algeciras 42 km south, and Málaga city 73 km. Out of season, Estepona's permanent population of nearly 80,000 keeps services, schools and healthcare running year-round, which distinguishes it from smaller resort settlements on the coast.
The map shows the property's front-line position relative to Estepona's coastline: the beach within 500 metres, the town centre and marina to the east, and the A-7/AP-7 corridor connecting Marbella (25 km) and Gibraltar (36 km). Note the flat terrain between the complex and the shore.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western stretch of the Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella and roughly 73 km from Málaga city, placing it closer to Gibraltar (36 km straight-line) than most of its neighbours. This positions the town between two infrastructure nodes: Málaga's airport and services to the east, and Gibraltar's airport and the Algeciras port region to the southwest. Within the local market, Estepona is more affordable than Marbella's Golden Mile or Banús area while offering a functioning year-round town of nearly 80,000 residents, 19 primary schools and a hospital. New-build supply in the municipality, including Acqua Gardens, Vanian Park and Unika Homes, clusters in the €525,000, €540,000 entry range further inland from the shore.
Beaches: Playa de Estepona 524 m, La Rada 769 m, Playa del Cristo 1.6 km, all walkable. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) is approximately 64 km straight-line, typically 60, 75 minutes by car via the A-7/AP-7; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is roughly 36 km straight-line, around 40 minutes west. Golf: Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4, 4.6 km, both a short drive. Healthcare: hospital 1.1 km; two health centres in the municipality. Shopping: supermarket 104 m. Marina: Puerto Estepona 1.6 km, Puerto Deportivo 1.8 km. EV charging is available at 1.3 km (Zunder/GALP), with a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 km away. Estepona centre is a few minutes by car.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 36 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 64 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property sits at 19 metres above sea level on flat coastal terrain, with a 2.4% slope towards the shore, no stairs or hills between the complex and the beach. Historical climate data for the area records around 3,848 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 19.2°C, with averages ranging between 15°C and 25°C across the year. The sea is warm enough for swimming (water temperature at or above 20°C) for approximately five months per year, typically June through October. Behind the town, the Sierra Bermeja rises to 1,449 metres at Pico de Los Reales, providing a mountain backdrop visible from elevated positions such as the solarium, and sheltering the coastal strip from some continental weather systems. The south/south-west orientation of the terraces aligns with afternoon and evening sun; the solarium receives near-full-day exposure. Practical implications: outdoor dining on the terraces is feasible for most of the year, and the swimming season extends well beyond the peak summer months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Three beaches lie within walking distance: Playa de Estepona (524 m), La Rada (769 m), the town's main beach, a long stretch backed by the paseo marítimo, and Playa del Cristo (1.6 km), a sheltered west-facing cove known for calmer water. Playa del Angel sits 1.7 km away. Golf is a short drive rather than walkable: Valle Romano Golf at 4.1 km, Azata Golf at 4.4, 4.9 km, Estepona Golf at 6.1 km and the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort at 6.2 km, four options within a ten-minute radius. Water-based recreation operates from the two marinas, 1.6, 1.8 km away, including boat berths and waterfront dining. For land sports, the complex itself has a padel court, and the municipal sports centre plus two private gyms sit within 600 metres. viewpoints at Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) offer elevated coastal panoramas on foot.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona occupies the western stretch of the Costa del Sol, 25 km from Marbella and roughly 73 km from Málaga city, placing it closer to Gibraltar (36 km straight-line) than most of its neighbours. This positions the town between two infrastructure nodes: Málaga's airport and services to the east, and Gibraltar's airport and the Algeciras port region to the southwest. Within the local market, Estepona is more affordable than Marbella's Golden Mile or Banús area while offering a functioning year-round town of nearly 80,000 residents, 19 primary schools and a hospital. New-build supply in the municipality, including Acqua Gardens, Vanian Park and Unika Homes, clusters in the €525,000, €540,000 entry range further inland from the shore.
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 |
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| 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
Within Estepona's current supply, the closest comparables are new-build developments starting between €524,600 (Acqua Gardens) and €539,000 (Unika Homes), with Vanian Park at €537,000. Those projects offer modern construction standards, typically include parking and storage, and carry the warranties attached to recent builds, but they sit further from the shoreline, and their entry prices generally buy smaller apartments without established sea views. This penthouse, at €749,000 for 148 m² plus roughly 100 m² of terraces, occupies a different position: a front-line beach product in a mature 2004 complex. In regional terms, Estepona sits west of Marbella (25 km) at a price level noticeably below central Marbella or Puerto Banús for equivalent seafront positions, while remaining within an hour of Málaga airport and around 40 minutes from Gibraltar. The municipality recorded 3,163 property transactions, indicating an active resale and new-build market rather than a thin one. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives are effectively choosing between two value propositions: modern specifications and developer warranties inland, versus direct beach proximity, established outdoor space and immediate availability on the shoreline. Both carry costs the other avoids, new-build buyers face community setup and delivery timelines; this resale buyer should budget for inspection of a 20-year-old building's installations and community finances. For rental-oriented buyers, front-line beach positions historically command stronger seasonal demand, though actual returns depend on licence status, community rules on holiday letting, and management costs, all of which require verification before any yield assumptions.
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