This completed penthouse is situated in a frontline beach complex in Estepona, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The property offers 134 m² of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a private rooftop terrace with sea views. Built in 2003 and since fully renovated, it sits within an established urban environment where a supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants and the beach promenade are all within walking distance. Marbella lies approximately 25 km to the east and Málaga airport roughly 64 km by straight line, making the location practical for both permanent residence and second-home use. The asking price is €2,695,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in the Bahía del Velerín area on Estepona's seafront, directly connected to the beach promenade. Playa de Estepona is roughly 520 m away and La Rada under 800 m. The surrounding neighbourhood is urban with shops, cafés and services on foot; the town centre and Puerto Deportivo lie within two kilometres.
The property addresses needs for direct sea proximity, walkable daily amenities and a ready-to-occupy home. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms suit a couple with guests or a small family. Communal pool, gardens, 24/7 security and underground parking are provided. The rooftop terrace and southeast-to-west orientations extend living space outdoors for most of the year.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 2003 (indicative) and the penthouse has since been fully renovated, including updated electrical installations and a new kitchen. Construction is complete and the property is available for immediate occupancy, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or individual garage villa features; the pool and gardens are communal. Energy-efficiency labelling is not stated in the available data. Floor plans, community fees and the exact cadastral reference are not provided here. As a 2003 building, construction standards predate current new-build energy regulations.
Ref: VL476904
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits buyers prioritising an existing, move-in-ready coastal home over a new-build waiting period. Recognisable situations include: a couple seeking a walkable second home requiring no car for daily life, given the supermarket and pharmacy within 250 m; buyers who value direct beach access and sea views from the principal rooms above golf-side or inland locations; and those who want year-round viability, since Estepona's permanent population of nearly 80,000 keeps services, restaurants and schools functioning through winter. The three-bedroom layout works for families with children in the six schools within two kilometres, or for owners who regularly host guests. The specification, underfloor heating, sauna, jacuzzi, B&O sound system, Japanese toilets, points toward buyers who expect finished quality rather than a renovation project. It is less suitable for buyers wanting a private pool and garden, a brand-new building with a current energy certificate, or a quiet rural setting; the location is urban and busier during the summer tourist season, when the town's 24 hotels fill. Frequent travellers benefit from two airports: Gibraltar around 36 km by straight line and Málaga-Costa del Sol around 64 km, the latter roughly 45, 50 minutes by road in normal traffic.
The penthouse was built in 2003 and has since undergone a full renovation described as meeting German-quality standards. The electrical installations have been renewed throughout, which is a material point in a twenty-year-old coastal building, reducing the risk typical of ageing wiring in salt-air environments. The kitchen is new and fitted with an invisible induction hob, a Thermomix and a double dishwasher, indicating a specification aimed at regular cooking and entertaining. Bathroom-level fittings include Japanese-style toilets and a free-standing bath tub. Climate comfort is addressed on several fronts: underfloor heating, a bio-ethanol fireplace and a conventional fireplace, plus a sauna and jacuzzi on the rooftop level. A Bang & Olufsen television and sound system are included, and a hidden laundry and storage room are integrated into the plan. The rooftop terrace carries a BBQ area, and a conservatory provides covered outdoor space usable outside the summer months. A walk-in wardrobe serves the principal bedroom, which has direct sea views along with the living room. The communal areas, pool, snack bar, tropical gardens and 24/7 security, are maintained by the community; monthly fees are not stated in the available data and should be verified. No energy-efficiency certificate is provided, which is a documentation gap rather than necessarily a performance issue, but buyers should request the certificado de eficiencia energética as part of due diligence.
The asking price is €2,695,000 for a renovated, completed penthouse of 134 m² with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a rooftop terrace and underground parking. This positions the property above several nearby new-build alternatives: The Sanctuary Villas in Estepona start from €2,350,000 and Villas Azahar from €1,975,000, while The Sapphire starts at €2,650,000. The price reflects the frontline beach position, the completed renovation with upgraded installations, and the inclusion of high-end fittings. Availability is immediate, as construction was finished in 2003 (indicative) and the renovation is complete. Purchase costs, transfer tax, notary and registry fees, are additional and typically amount to roughly 10, 13% of the purchase price for a resale property in Andalusia.
Daily life around this penthouse is organised around the seafront. The promenade at the doorstep functions as the main pedestrian axis, linking the residence to the beach, chiringuitos and the town centre within a quarter of an hour on foot. A supermarket 104 m away and a pharmacy 237 m away cover routine shopping, meaning a car is not required for daily errands. The municipality records 50 restaurants and 22 cafés within a two-kilometre radius, so the immediate area remains active year-round rather than closing in the off-season. The rhythm of the area follows the coast: morning walks along La Rada, afternoons at the rooftop terrace, and evenings in the old town or at Puerto Deportivo, both under two kilometres away. Sports facilities are dense, 134 registered in the municipality, with Better Bodies gym 300 m away and the municipal sports centre 600 m distant. For households with children, six schools operate within two kilometres, and a health centre lies 1.1 km away. The setting is urban and lively in high summer, quieter in winter, when Estepona's roughly 79,600 permanent population keeps services running. The rooftop terrace, conservatory and multiple orientations give the dwelling usable outdoor space across roughly five months of swimming weather and beyond, supported by around 3,848 annual sunshine hours. A sauna, jacuzzi and underfloor heating extend comfort into the cooler months. Gibraltar airport is about 36 km away by straight line, an option for UK-based travel.
The immediate environment is a consolidated beachside urbanisation between Estepona town and the Velerín stretch of coast. Practically everything needed daily is within a short walk: supermarket at 104 m, pharmacy at 237 m, gym at 300 m and the municipal sports centre at 600 m. Playa de Estepona is 524 m away, La Rada 769 m and Playa del Cristo 1.6 km, the latter being a sheltered west-facing beach. The slope to the beach is 2.4%, effectively flat, which matters for cycling and walking with shopping. Public transport covers the municipality with eight lines and 50 stops, connecting the coastal strip to the town centre and inland villages. Estepona itself, with 79,621 residents in 2025, supports two health centres, 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, so the town functions as a full-year service hub rather than a seasonal resort, the 3,163 property transactions recorded indicate an active, liquid local market. The two-kilometre radius holds 50 restaurants, 22 cafés, 18 pharmacies and four banks. Traffic concentrates on the A-7 coast road in July and August; outside those ten weeks the area is markedly calmer. For EV owners, a fast charger sits 1.3 km away and a Tesla Supercharger 8.3 km west.
The map shows the penthouse's position directly on Estepona's seafront, with the beach promenade immediately south and the town's services to the east. Markers indicate La Rada and Playa del Cristo beaches, Puerto Deportivo, the supermarket and health centre, and the golf courses of Valle Romano and Azata a short drive inland.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol between Marbella (25 km east) and Manilva/Sabinillas to the west, with Algeciras 42 km southwest and Gibraltar beyond it. Málaga city and its airport lie 64, 73 km northeast. Within this corridor, the property sits on the beachside strip close to town, a position that trades the seclusion of inland golf developments for walkable services. Compared with Marbella's Golden Mile, Estepona remains less densely developed and generally lower-priced per square metre, while retaining comparable climate and coastline.
Beaches: Playa de Estepona 524 m, La Rada 769 m, Playa del Cristo 1.6 km, Playa del Angel 1.7 km. Towns: Estepona centre roughly 1, 2 km; Marbella 25 km; Algeciras 42 km; Málaga 73 km. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 36 km by straight line; Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 64 km by straight line, roughly 50 minutes by car in normal conditions. Golf: Valle Romano 4.1 km, Azata Golf 4.4 km, Estepona Golf 6.1 km. Marinas: Puerto Estepona 1.6 km, Puerto Deportivo 1.8 km. Health: hospital/health facility 1.1 km. These distances mean beach, town and port are walkable, golf is a ten-minute drive, and both airports are reachable within the hour.
| 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 within a broader range of 15, 25°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, runs about five months, typically May to October. The property sits at 19 m above sea level with a 2.4% slope to the beach, flat terrain with no stairs or hills between the residence and the shore. Inland, the municipality rises into the Sierra Bermeja, culminating at Los Reales at 1,449 m, which shelters the coastal strip and offers hiking at under an hour's drive. The southeast-to-west orientations of the penthouse mean morning light in the principal rooms and long evening sun on the rooftop terrace, with sea views toward Gibraltar and the African coastline on clear days. Winters are mild enough that the underfloor heating and fireplaces are comfort features rather than necessities for pipe protection.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The closest beaches are Playa de Estepona (524 m) and La Rada (769 m), a long central beach backed by the promenade, followed by Playa del Cristo (1.6 km), a sheltered cove popular with families for its calm water. Playa del Angel lies 1.7 km west. Blue Flag status should be verified per season, though La Rada has historically held the award. Golf options cluster inland: Valle Romano at 4.1 km and Azata Golf at 4.4 km are both reachable in under ten minutes, with Estepona Golf at 6.1 km. The municipality registers 134 sports facilities, including Better Bodies gym 300 m away and two municipal centres within 600 m. Puerto Deportivo (1.8 km) offers moorings, water sports and diving centres. viewpoints at Mirador del Carmen (1.2 km) and Mirador Playa del Cristo (2.0 km) provide short walking destinations with coastal panoramas.
134 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Estepona occupies the western Costa del Sol between Marbella (25 km east) and Manilva/Sabinillas to the west, with Algeciras 42 km southwest and Gibraltar beyond it. Málaga city and its airport lie 64, 73 km northeast. Within this corridor, the property sits on the beachside strip close to town, a position that trades the seclusion of inland golf developments for walkable services. Compared with Marbella's Golden Mile, Estepona remains less densely developed and generally lower-priced per square metre, while retaining comparable climate and coastline.
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, this penthouse competes with new-build alternatives at similar price points. The Sapphire starts from €2,650,000, The Sanctuary Villas from €2,350,000 and Villas Azahar from €1,975,000. The distinguishing factor here is position: a frontline beach setting with the promenade at the doorstep, against which the comparables generally sit in newer developments slightly removed from the shore. What a 2003 building trades away, current energy certification, modern building regulations, developer warranties, it compensates for with immediacy (no construction or delivery wait) and a renovation already completed, including renewed electricals, which is the most common cost item in older coastal apartments. Against Marbella 25 km east, Estepona offers comparable coastline and climate at generally lower price levels per square metre and with a more resident-driven town fabric: nearly 80,000 permanent inhabitants, 3,163 annual property transactions, and service infrastructure, 19 primary schools, two health centres, 134 sports facilities, that operates through winter. Buyers weighing Estepona against Sotogrande or Marbella should note the dual-airport access: Gibraltar at roughly 36 km straight-line suits UK travel, Málaga-Costa del Sol at 64 km covers the wider European network. Golf buyers are also served, with Valle Romano and Azata within 4.5 km, though golf-front living itself is not what this property offers. In short, the comparison hinges on frontline beach immediacy versus new-build specification at a similar budget.
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