This townhouse is situated in Bel Air, an established residential area between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara on the Costa del Sol. The property forms part of a gated community completed in 1987, offering 140 m² of living space across three bedrooms and three bathrooms. Playa del Saladillo lies approximately 900 metres away, and everyday amenities including a supermarket at 255 metres and a pharmacy at 358 metres are within walking distance. El Paraíso Golf Club is around 1.3 km from the property. The asking price is €645,000, with the property delivered in completed condition and furniture available as an option.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Bel Air sits in the Estepona municipality, along the coastal corridor that connects Marbella, San Pedro and Estepona via the A-7 and AP-7. The house lies roughly 900 metres from Playa del Saladillo, within an urbanisation with pavement access to shops and restaurants. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 54 km away by straight line; Gibraltar airport is around 44 km.
The property accommodates a household needing three bedrooms and three bathrooms, including an en-suite. A private terrace and both private and communal garden areas provide outdoor space. Communal pools serve the complex. Air conditioning and double glazing are installed. The configuration suits permanent residence as well as extended seasonal stays, given walkable access to daily amenities.
This is not a new-build development. The house was completed in 1987 and is recorded in excellent condition. No construction phase or delivery timeline applies. Any works would be limited to renovation or refurbishment chosen by the buyer. Furniture is optionally negotiable rather than included by default.
The property offers street parking only; no private garage or dedicated parking space is listed. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The west orientation means morning sun on the main outdoor space is limited. As a 1987 build, the energy performance certificate rating is not stated in the available data and should be verified.
Ref: VL903126
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property matches several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol year-round would find the three en-suite-capable bathrooms, the international school at 1.2 km and the walkable supermarket useful. Retirees or semi-retired buyers seeking a low-maintenance base with communal pool and garden upkeep would also fit the profile, as external maintenance falls largely to the community. Buyers focused on racket sports benefit from three clubs within 1.1 km, an unusually dense concentration. Those who prioritise evening terrace use, dining outside as the sun sets over the garden and pool area, align with the west orientation. The property is less likely to suit buyers requiring a private pool, a private garage or panoramic sea views, none of which are present. It also does not fit purchasers specifically seeking new-build warranty coverage, as the house dates from 1987. For buyers weighing a second home against permanent residence, the year-round amenity base, pharmacy, bank, dentist, and restaurants open outside summer, supports off-season occupancy, which is a differentiator compared with more seasonal urbanisations further east. Households with two cars should verify street parking availability in practice, as no allocated space is included. Investors considering rental use should confirm community rules on holiday letting before proceeding.
The property is recorded in excellent condition, with photographic material showing a modernised interior: a living room with contemporary sofa and planting, a kitchen-dining area with black-and-white tiling, and a walk-in closet with natural light. The kitchen is fully fitted. Double glazing is installed throughout, which supports both thermal comfort and noise reduction given the coastal position. Air conditioning provides climate control, with an average local temperature of 19.2°C and summer means reaching 27°C. Fitted wardrobes appear in the bedroom areas, and one bathroom serves as an en-suite. An important caveat applies: as a 1987 construction, the underlying structure, insulation values and electrical installation predate current building codes. The visible finish level indicates renovation has taken place, but buyers should commission a technical survey to assess roof condition, plumbing, and the building envelope, standard practice for Spanish resale property of this age. The energy performance certificate rating is not stated in the available data; this document is legally required for sale and will state the actual rating. Wifi is connected. Furniture is optional, meaning the purchase can be negotiated with or without contents. Outside, the private terrace and private garden area are complemented by communal gardens and a resort-style pool with palm planting, maintained through community fees, the amount of which should be requested from the selling agent.
The asking price is €645,000. Comparable listings in the immediate area show variation: Los Miradores del Sol in Bel Air starts at €540,000, Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600, and Aby Upper in Estepona at €320,000. The price of this property reflects its completed condition, three-bathroom configuration and position within an established gated community close to the beach. As a resale listing, the price is a fixed asking price rather than a new-build 'from' price, and negotiation may be possible through the selling agent. Additional purchase costs in Andalusia, transfer tax, notary and registry fees, should be calculated separately.
Daily life at this address is organised around a compact, established neighbourhood with most essentials on foot. A supermarket sits 255 metres from the door and a pharmacy 358 metres, which reduces dependence on the car for routine shopping. Within a two-kilometre radius the area counts around 21 restaurants, three pharmacies, two banks, two cafés and a dentist, indicating a year-round residential service level rather than a purely seasonal one. The morning routine might involve walking to the bakery or café, while evenings can be spent on the private terrace, which faces west and receives afternoon and evening sun, a practical consideration for those who value late-day outdoor dining. The communal pool and garden areas function as the social centre of the complex during the warmer months, roughly April through October given the local climate. The beach at Saladillo is a 10 to 12 minute walk along a moderate gradient of about 3 percent, workable on foot but noticeable on the return with shopping or beach gear. Sports facilities cluster nearby: Club de Tenis at 0.5 km, Racket Club Villa Paderna at 1 km and a padel club at 1.1 km, which shapes the area's character as popular with tennis and padel players. The International School of Estepona at 1.2 km is relevant for families considering relocation. Transport options include six public bus lines with 32 stops in the surrounding area, giving car-free connectivity along the coast, though a car remains practical for larger shopping trips, Estepona town or Marbella.
Bel Air functions as a residential urbanisation within the New Golden Mile corridor, the stretch of coast between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara. The immediate environment is suburban in character: low-rise housing, landscaped communal zones and a commercial strip along the A-7 frontage road. Within a two-kilometre radius, the amenity count, 21 restaurants, 3 pharmacies, 2 banks, 2 cafés, 1 park and a dentist, indicates steady year-round trade rather than summer-only operation. Public transport coverage is reasonable for the Costa del Sol: six bus lines and 32 stops serve the area, connecting along the coast towards Estepona, San Pedro and Marbella. Distances to key destinations: the beach 900 metres on foot; Estepona town centre roughly 10 km east along the coast; Puerto Banús marina 8.4 km; and the nearest hospital 4 km. The nearest electric vehicle charger, a Tesla Supercharger in Estepona, is 2 km away. Traffic on the A-7 increases in July and August, as is typical for the whole coast, and the proximity of the frontage road means some road noise may be audible in parts of the urbanisation.
The map shows the property's position in Bel Air, with the beach at Saladillo a short distance to the south and the golf courses of El Paraíso immediately north-east. The A-7 coastal road runs parallel to the shore, connecting west to Estepona and east towards San Pedro and Marbella.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Bel Air occupies a position on the New Golden Mile, the coastal zone between the Guadalmina river area of San Pedro and Estepona town. It is administratively part of Estepona but functionally closer to the Marbella, San Pedro service corridor for some amenities, while Estepona town centre lies roughly 10 km to the west. The area sits between two recognisable anchors: the golf and residential belt of Benahavís inland, and the beach urbanisations along the shore. Compared with central Estepona, Bel Air is lower-density and more residential; compared with Benahavís hillside developments, it is flatter and closer to the sea.
Straight-line distances from the property: Playa del Saladillo 880–900 metres; Playa del Sol Villacana 1.3 km; Playa de Guadalmansa 1.9 km. Golf: El Paraíso Golf Club and clubhouse 1.3 km; Tramores Golf 1.4 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina 8.4 km. Nearest hospital 4.0 km. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 44 km straight-line (about one hour by road); Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 54 km straight-line (just over one hour by road via the AP-7). Alicante airport, at 445 km, is not practical for routine use. An EV Supercharger sits 2 km away in Estepona. These distances place the property within comfortable reach of both coastal towns and international flight connections, with Gibraltar as a secondary airport option used by some residents of the western Costa del Sol.
| Beach Distance | 0.9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,845 sunshine hours per year, high even by Andalusian standards, with an average annual temperature of 19.2°C and monthly means ranging from 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, extends for roughly six months, typically May through October. The property sits at 32 metres above sea level, low enough to keep walking access to the beach practical, with a moderate average gradient of 3.1 percent towards the shore. Frost is effectively absent at this elevation on the coast. The western orientation of the house means the terrace receives its strongest sun from early afternoon onwards, warm in summer evenings and sheltered from the morning chill in winter, a factor for buyers who prefer evening outdoor use. The nearest natural viewpoint, Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos, lies 5 km away for walking and birdwatching.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within two kilometres. Playa del Saladillo, at 900 metres, is the nearest and is a long, open sand beach backed by chiringuitos and residential urbanisations. Playa del Sol Villacana (1.3 km) and Playa de Guadalmansa (1.9 km) extend the same stretch of coastline, which is characterised by dark Mediterranean sand and generally calm summer water. Golf options cluster close by: El Paraíso Golf Club at 1.3 km and Tramores Golf at 1.4 km, both part of the Benahavís, Estepona golf belt. Racket sports are unusually well represented, Club de Tenis at 0.5 km, Racket Club Villa Paderna at 1.0 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.1 km. A public swimming pool facility, Parque Antena, is 2.3 km away. Puerto Banús marina, 8.4 km east, provides mooring, dining and nightlife options beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 88 mm |
| February | 13.6°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 181 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 79 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 35 mm |
| June | 24.2°C | 8 mm |
| July | 27.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.6°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.1°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 73 mm |
| November | 16.1°C | 97 mm |
| December | 13.9°C | 88 mm |
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Within Bel Air itself, the nearest comparable is Los Miradores del Sol, a development with listings from €540,000. This townhouse at €645,000 sits above that entry point, a differential explained by its completed condition, three-bathroom layout and position within an established gated community with direct walkable access to both the beach and daily amenities. Further into Estepona, Acqua Gardens offers properties from €524,600 and Aby Upper from €320,000; both are positioned differently, typically newer-build or smaller-format product aimed at a different segment of the market. Buyers comparing this property with new-build alternatives in Estepona town should weigh three factors: first, new builds carry a ten-year structural warranty and current-code insulation, while a 1987 property requires a technical survey and carries an unknown energy rating until the certificate is inspected; second, new builds in this price band often include private parking, which this property lacks; third, this property's land component within a mature community, established gardens, full-grown palms, a resort-style pool, is something new developments only achieve after years. Locationally, Bel Air occupies the New Golden Mile, which trades the walkable town centres of Estepona or San Pedro for a quieter residential setting with strong amenity coverage. Its concentration of racket sports clubs within roughly one kilometre is a distinguishing feature of this specific micro-area, as is the presence of an international school at 1.2 km. For buyers anchored to beach-and-golf lifestyle rather than urban town-centre living, Bel Air competes closely with nearby Cancelada and El Paraíso urbanisations, generally at lower prices per square metre than beachfront Marbella addresses.
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