A key-ready apartment of 183 m² with five bedrooms and five bathrooms is offered at a fixed asking price of €595,000 in Cancelada, a residential district between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara on the western Costa del Sol. The property was completed in 2003 and has since been renovated, and it is located roughly 300 metres from the sea and the promenade. The complex includes five communal swimming pools, a restaurant and a snack bar operating during the summer season. Distances mentioned below are straight-line distances unless stated otherwise.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada sits in the Estepona municipality, close to the boundary with Benahavís and Marbella. The apartment lies within an urbanisation approximately 300 metres from the sea and the promenade, with Playa del Saladillo about 0.8 km away as the crow flies. Three golf courses lie within 1.7 km, and Marbella is 16 km straight-line to the east. The immediate area is residential rather than high-rise tourist development.
The dwelling offers five bedrooms and five bathrooms across 183 m² of living space, with a private terrace, air conditioning and a fully fitted kitchen. It is sold fully furnished. Communal facilities include swimming pools and gardens, and there is an alarm system plus open parking. A tourist licence is in place, which is relevant for short-term rental use. One storage room serves the property.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2003 and the unit has been recently renovated, with a key-ready status that allows immediate occupation. No phased delivery applies; the stated completion date of 2003 is factual rather than indicative. Any renovation documentation can be requested through the sales process.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden or enclosed garage; parking is open and communal facilities are shared with other residents. The restaurant and snack bar in the complex operate only during the summer season. The building dates from 2003, so construction standards reflect that period rather than current new-build regulations. No energy performance details are disclosed in the available data.
Ref: VL941169
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol who needs five bedrooms and five bathrooms within walking distance of schools and the sea would find the layout and location aligned with those requirements. Buyers seeking a furnished holiday home with a tourist licence can use the unit for short-term letting, since the licence is already in place and the complex offers seasonal catering and five pools. Older residents or those planning long stays benefit from the level setting at 30 metres elevation with a moderate 3.2% gradient to the beach, avoiding steep coastal terrain found elsewhere. Purchasers who prioritise space over new-build specifications may accept the 2003 construction date in exchange for 183 m² at a price point that buys considerably less floor area in comparable new developments. The property is less suitable for buyers who want a private pool, an enclosed garage or a contemporary energy standard, since these are not part of the offering. Households without a car should note that while four public transport lines with 21 stops serve the area, most practical mobility along this stretch of coast relies on driving.
The apartment has been recently renovated, which in practical terms means that kitchens, bathrooms and interior surfaces have been updated after the original 2003 completion. Interior photography shows a modern white kitchen with integrated appliances including a washing machine, an open-plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement, an attic bedroom with wooden beams, and a finished entryway with mirror and artwork. The kitchen is fully fitted and the property is sold fully furnished, reducing the additional investment required before occupation. Climate control is provided through air conditioning, supplemented by an alarm system for security. The attic level with wooden beams suggests a converted upper floor within the unit, adding character and headroom to at least one bedroom. Orientation is recorded as both north-east and south-west, consistent with a corner or dual-aspect position that allows morning sun on one side and afternoon and evening exposure on the other. Views are oriented towards countryside and gardens rather than directly to the sea, though the coastline itself is minutes away on foot. Technical utilities are connected to the electricity grid. Buyers should request the renovation invoices and any community documentation during due diligence, since the scope of the works is not itemised in the available data. Communal areas, pools, gardens and seasonal catering, are managed collectively, so their condition depends on community maintenance arrangements.
The asking price is fixed at €595,000; this is an existing resale property, not a new-build price list. For that amount the buyer acquires 183 m² of living space with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private terrace, full furnishing and communal pool and garden access. Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, the price per square metre here reflects a larger, established unit near the beach rather than a smaller off-plan apartment. Annual transaction volume in the area is 3,466 sales, indicating an active resale market. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status.
Daily life around this apartment follows a coastal residential rhythm. The promenade and the sea are roughly 300 metres away on foot, which places morning walks and swimming within easy reach during the six-month season when water temperatures stay at or above 20°C. Within 2 km there are 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés and a park, so routine errands are manageable without long trips. The setting is described as an urbanisation close to shops, schools and the sea, meaning the neighbourhood consists mainly of residential complexes rather than a dense town centre. For households with children, nineteen primary schools and ten secondary schools serve the wider area, with The International School of Estepona 1.6 km away as the crow flies. Sports facilities cluster nearby: the Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.7 km, Club de Tenis at 0.8 km and the RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.5 km. Golfers can reach three courses, Flamingos Golf, Tramores Golf and El Paraiso, within 1.7 km. With a fixed asking price of €595,000 for five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the property functions either as a full-time residence or as a furnished holiday home with a tourist licence.
The immediate environment combines residential calm with dense amenity coverage. Within a 2 km radius the area counts 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, a park and a dentist, alongside two health centres, giving daily provision a completeness unusual for a district of this scale. Tourism infrastructure exists, 25 hotels with 6,923 beds, but is concentrated along the coastal strip rather than inside the urbanisation itself. The neighbourhood sits at 30 metres above sea level, low enough to keep walking and cycling flat, with a moderate 3.2% gradient towards the beach. Playa del Saladillo lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies, with Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km, giving a choice of three beaches within a short drive or a longer walk. Sports facilities are unusually close: three racket and padel clubs sit within 1.5 km, and three golf courses within 1.7 km. An electric-vehicle Supercharger is located 1.5 km away. Public transport consists of four lines with 21 stops, workable for local trips but not for commuting along the whole coast without transfers.
The map shows the apartment's position in Cancelada relative to the coastline, the three nearby golf courses and the beach cluster at Saladito and Villacana. Marbella and Puerto Banús lie to the east, Estepona to the west. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada occupies a strategic middle position on the western Costa del Sol: 16 km straight-line from Marbella, roughly 20 km from Estepona town centre, and equidistant in practice from the golf valleys of Benahavís and the beaches of the New Golden Mile. The district belongs to Estepona municipality but functions as part of the continuous coastal corridor that includes San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús. Compared with Málaga city (63 km) and Algeciras (51 km), both straight-line, it sits away from major urban and port industry, which shapes its residential character. Locally, 3,466 housing transactions per year indicate sustained market activity across the area.
By car, the apartment connects west to Estepona town and east towards San Pedro, Marbella (16 km straight-line) and Puerto Banús (8.8 km to the marina). Málaga city lies 63 km straight-line and Malaga-Costa del Sol airport approximately 54 km as the crow flies, meaning a drive of roughly an hour along the A-7 or AP-7 depending on traffic. Gibraltar Airport is the closer alternative at about 44 km straight-line to the south-west. All distances quoted are straight-line; actual road distances and travel times are longer. Within the locality, the nearest beach is 0.8 km away as the crow flies and the promenade roughly 300 metres on foot from the complex. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the area, and international schooling options include The International School of Estepona at 1.6 km and Creators International School at 6.9 km, both straight-line. Parking on site is open rather than enclosed.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 19.3°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C at the height of summer. The swimming season extends over six months, during which sea temperatures remain at 20°C or higher, a reliable indicator that beach use is not limited to July and August. The elevation of 30 metres places the property on the coastal shelf, well below the hillside developments further inland, which moderates both summer heat and winter coolness compared with higher ground. The gradient to the sea of 3.2% is moderate, so the walk to the beach involves no significant climb on the return. Country views from the property indicate open land in the sightline, a feature tied to the lower building density of this stretch between Estepona and Cancelada village. Sunshine hours along this section of the Costa del Sol rank among the highest in mainland Spain, supporting year-round terrace use on the dual-aspect orientation.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 1.5 km straight-line: Playa del Saladillo (0.8 km), Playa del Sol Villacana (1.0 km) and Playa de Guadalmansa (1.5 km). This stretch of coast west of Estepona consists of long, open sand beaches backed by low-rise urbanisations, generally quieter than the beaches of central Marbella or Fuengirola. Golf is the second recreational pillar: Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km) form a cluster around the Cancelada area, allowing play at three courses within a five-minute drive. Racket sports are equally well served, with Villa Paderna, host venue of professional tournaments, at 0.7 km, Club de Tenis at 0.8 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.5 km. A public swimming pool at Parque Antena lies 1.8 km away. For maritime recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.8 km straight-line to the east, offering berths, dining and water sports infrastructure.
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 |
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Against current new-build supply on the Costa del Sol, this Cancelada apartment occupies a distinct segment: it trades modern construction for space and proximity to the beach. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, but both are off-plan or recent developments where those entry prices buy smaller units than 183 m². Closer to home, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona opens at €321,000, still a new-build price list rather than a fixed resale figure. At €595,000 for five bedrooms and five bathrooms, the price per square metre here works out around €3,250, which on the western Costa del Sol generally positions it below new-build equivalents of similar size between Estepona and Marbella. Location is a second differentiator. Torre del Mar and much of Mijas sit on the eastern Costa del Sol, further from the golf concentration of the New Golden Mile; Cancelada has three courses within 1.7 km plus the Villa Paderna racket club at 0.7 km, a sporting density few coastal districts match. The trade-offs are equally concrete: the building dates from 2003, so ceilings, insulation and energy standards predate current regulations; parking is open rather than underground; and the restaurant facilities close outside summer. For buyers prioritising walkable beach access, room count and immediate availability over contemporary specification, the regional comparison favours this type of established resale stock. For those wanting a warranty-backed new build with enclosed parking and modern efficiency, the from-price alternatives remain the logical reference points.
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