A key-ready two-bedroom apartment at Acqua Gardens in Cancelada, between Estepona and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The 97 m² home sits on the first floor of a quiet, gated block away from the road, with an open-plan living area that opens onto a 19 m² south-west-facing terrace overlooking the communal gardens with a partial sea view. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and a second bathroom serves the guest bedroom. Completed in 2025, the property includes an underground parking space and a separate storage room. The asking price is fixed at €470,000.
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this apartment positions itself as a finished product in an established residential pocket rather than an off-plan entry point. The comparables illustrate the spread: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those are from-prices for new-build projects at various stages, typically for apartments that may be smaller, further from the beach or located in less mature surroundings. This property, at a fixed €470,000, offers a different proposition: construction risk is zero because the building is already delivered, the buyer can inspect the finished apartment and its actual views before committing, and parking plus storage are already included rather than priced as extras. Location-wise, Cancelada sits closer to Marbella and the golf corridor of the western Costa del Sol than Torre del Mar or much of Mijas, which lie further east and involve longer drives to the Marbella, Estepona belt. The immediate surroundings are unusually well served for a village of its size: three beaches within 1.5 km, three golf clubs within 1.7 km, and an international school 1.6 km away. Transaction volumes in the area, around 3,466 housing transactions per year, indicate an active resale market, relevant for liquidity should owners wish to sell later. Buyers weighing this property against cheaper new-build options should consider both the immediacy of a key-ready home and the maturity of the location, where restaurants and services operate year-round rather than depending on a single development to attract them. The median provincial income of €16,450 provides context for local purchasing power, though international buyers dominate this segment of the market.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada is a residential village within the Estepona municipality, roughly 16 km from Marbella as the crow flies. Playa del Saladillo lies 0.8 km away in a straight line, with three golf clubs within 1.7 km. The setting combines village-scale amenities, restaurants, pharmacies, a bank and a park within 2 km, with quick access to the coastal road and nearby resort facilities.
The layout separates both bedrooms from the living area, which suits couples or small households wanting privacy for guests. The terrace receives afternoon and evening sun, and the complex offers a communal pool, gym, sauna, coworking room and landscaped gardens. Air conditioning, hot and cold, a fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes and fibre-optic internet cover daily practical needs.
Construction was completed in 2025 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning buyers can move in without waiting for further building phases. The completion date should be treated as indicative. The building has a lift, and the purchase includes an underground parking space and a separate storage room within the gated complex.
The apartment offers 97 m² of living space with two bedrooms, which limits capacity for larger families. The sea view from the terrace is partial, with the main outlook over the communal gardens. The plot has no private garden or private pool; outdoor space is limited to the 19 m² terrace. No pets policy or rental rules were supplied in the data.
This apartment suits a couple or small household seeking a finished home that can be used immediately, without the waiting period or phased construction associated with off-plan purchases. The two-bathroom layout, with an en-suite for the main bedroom, works well for regular guests or for owners who let the property part of the year. It also fits buyers who prioritise outdoor living: the south-west terrace and the communal gardens and pool give the main leisure space, while the gym, sauna and coworking room extend usability beyond the summer months. Remote workers fall within the target group as well, given the fibre-optic connection and dedicated coworking area in the complex. The location is practical for a second home that should be low-maintenance, a gated complex with underground parking means the property can be left unoccupied for stretches without the upkeep of a private garden or pool. Buyers needing three bedrooms or more space will find the 97 m² layout restrictive, and anyone wanting a full, unobstructed sea view should note the terrace outlook is primarily over gardens with a partial sea view. Frequent travellers benefit from the airport options: Gibraltar is roughly 44 km away as the crow flies and Málaga-Costa del Sol about 54 km.
The apartment was completed in 2025 and is described as being in excellent, new-build condition, which in practical terms means current building standards and modern installation techniques rather than a refurbished older property. The kitchen is fully fitted, so the buyer does not need to budget for appliances or cabinetry beyond personal preferences. Both bathrooms are finished to a contemporary standard, with the image material showing a modern white bathroom with a bathtub, toilet and sink. Climate control is covered by air conditioning with hot and cold function, allowing the same system to heat and cool the apartment across seasons, relevant given the local temperature range of roughly 12°C in winter months to 26°C in summer. Bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, which saves on immediate furnishing costs. Connectivity is arranged through fibre-optic internet with WiFi, suitable for streaming and remote work. The building itself has a lift, important for a first-floor apartment and for moving furniture or shopping. Storage is addressed twice over: a private storage room in the building plus fitted wardrobes inside. The underground parking space protects the vehicle from sun and keeps the car cool in summer. Shared facilities, pool, gym, sauna, coworking area and landscaped gardens, form part of the complex and are maintained collectively. Some marketing photos have been virtually staged with AI to show furnishing possibilities; the finishes themselves are real and completed.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €470,000 as an existing, key-ready home completed in 2025. The price reflects a finished two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 97 m² with a 19 m² terrace, underground parking and storage room included. Buyers comparing against new-build price lists in the region should note that this is a single property at a set price, not a range of units from a price list. Comparable new developments elsewhere on the coast start lower, from roughly €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona, though those figures typically concern projects in different locations and at earlier construction stages.
Daily life here centres on the rhythm of a small coastal village with resort facilities on its doorstep. Mornings can start with coffee on the south-west terrace, which catches sun from midday onwards; the orientation means the morning hours are cooler and shaded, while afternoons and evenings are warm enough for outdoor dining for much of the year. The block sits away from the road, so the dominant sounds are those of the gardens and pool rather than traffic. Practically, Cancelada covers everyday needs within a compact radius: 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, cafés and a dentist are all within 2 km, so shopping and errands do not require long drives. Beach trips are straightforward, Playa del Saladillo is 0.8 km as the crow flies, a walkable distance on foot for most residents, and two further beaches lie within 1.5 km. The gradient from the village to the coast is moderate at 3.2%, noticeable on the return walk with shopping or beach gear. For exercise beyond the complex gym, three tennis and padel clubs sit within 1.5 km, and Flamingos Golf is 1.4 km away. Families with school-age children have The International School of Estepona 1.6 km away. Out of season, the area remains residential rather than shutting down, as the tourism base, 25 hotels and nearly 7,000 beds, supports year-round restaurants and services. A car remains useful for Marbella, Estepona town and the airport, but the immediate village is largely manageable on foot.
Cancelada functions as a self-contained village node on the western Estepona coast. Within 2 km, residents have access to 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, a dentist and a park, which covers most daily needs without needing the A-7 coast road. Healthcare is available through two health centres in the area, and education options include 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider zone, plus The International School of Estepona 1.6 km away as the crow flies. Sports facilities cluster unusually close: Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.7 km, Club de Tenis at 0.8 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.5 km, alongside Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km and Tramores Golf at 1.6 km. Public transport exists in the form of four bus lines serving 21 stops, enough for occasional trips along the coast, though a car is the more practical choice for Marbella, Estepona town or the airports. The area sits at 30 m above sea level with a moderate 3.2% gradient toward the beach, so the walk to Playa del Saladillo is gentle on the way down and a light climb back.
The map shows Cancelada between Estepona and Marbella, with the beach at 0.8 km and golf courses clustered within 1.7 km. Marbella lies 16 km to the east as the crow flies, and both Gibraltar and Málaga airports sit within about 54 km. The coastal motorway connects the village with the wider region.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol between Estepona town and Marbella, roughly 16 km from the latter as the crow flies. This places it in the belt of residential urbanisations, El Paraíso, Flamingos, Guadalmansa, that characterise the area, rather than in a dense resort centre. The setting trades the nightlife and marina life of Puerto Banús, 8.8 km away, for village quiet, while keeping Marbella and Estepona within a short drive. At 63 km from Málaga, the area sits toward the western end of the Costa del Sol corridor.
The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, lies 0.8 km away in a straight line, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km, giving a choice of three swimming spots within walking or short-driving distance. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 8.8 km away as the crow flies, near Marbella, which itself is 16 km distant. Málaga, the regional capital with roughly 579,000 inhabitants, is about 63 km away as the crow flies, and its airport, Málaga-Costa del Sol, roughly 54 km. Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at approximately 44 km straight-line distance, though road travel times to both are longer. For electric vehicle owners, a Tesla Supercharger sits 1.5 km from the complex. Four public transport lines with 21 stops serve the local area. Access by car runs primarily via the coastal A-7 and AP-7 motorway, which connect Cancelada with Estepona, Marbella and the wider Costa del Sol.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 19.3°C. In practice, this means heating needs are modest, the hot air conditioning covers the cooler evenings of December through February, while the swimming season extends to about six months, the period during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above. The elevation of 30 m above sea level gives the complex a slight rise over the coast, enough for the partial sea view from the terrace without a steep walk. The gradient toward the beach is moderate at 3.2%. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half of the year, leaving long dry stretches from late spring to early autumn, which suits terrace living and outdoor dining for most of the calendar.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.5 km as the crow flies: Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km, Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km. This stretch of the Estepona coast is known for its wide, sandy shoreline backed by beach restaurants, and the concentration of options means summer crowding at any single access point is spread out. Golf occupies a prominent place in the local recreation mix, with Flamingos Golf 1.4 km away, Tramores Golf 1.6 km and the El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse 1.7 km from the complex. Racket sports are equally close, with tennis and padel clubs at 0.7 km, 0.8 km and 1.5 km. Within the complex itself, residents use the communal pool, gym and sauna, and a public swimming pool at Parque Antena sits 1.8 km away. For maritime recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies 8.8 km away as the crow flies.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 90 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 57 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 182 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 80 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 36 mm |
| June | 24.2°C | 8 mm |
| July | 27.4°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.5°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.1°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 73 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 97 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 83 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL736131
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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