This corner duplex penthouse in the Oceana Views complex sits in Cancelada, a village between Estepona and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 75 m² of living space, extended by a 67 m² terrace and a solarium. The south-west orientation provides views over the Mediterranean towards the Rock of Gibraltar. The complex includes a communal swimming pool, and the home comes with underground parking, a storage room and an active rental licence. Built in 1970 and delivered fully furnished, it is available at a fixed asking price of €595,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Cancelada is a small village on the coastal strip between Estepona and Marbella. Playa del Saladillo lies about 0.8 km away as the crow flies, with two further beaches within 1.5 km. Three golf clubs sit within 1.7 km, and Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.8 km distant. Shops and restaurants in the village itself are within walking distance of the complex.
The home functions as a low-maintenance base for stays of any length. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms accommodate a couple or a small family, while the terrace and solarium add substantial outdoor space. Underground parking and a storage room cover practical needs. An active rental licence allows use alongside letting, and the furnished delivery means the property can be occupied directly.
This is not a new-build project. The property dates from 1970 and is key-ready, delivered fully furnished with immediate transfer possible. Construction is complete and there is no phasing or future delivery schedule. Buyers should assess the building against modern standards for insulation and installations, as documentation from the original construction era may be limited.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal within the complex. Living space is 75 m², which limits the layout to two bedrooms. There is no mention of a private garden. The building's age of over fifty years means purchasers must rely on technical inspection for condition rather than developer guarantees.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-and-leave second home will find the furnished delivery, communal pool and underground parking reduce the practical burden of ownership from day one. Owners who want rental income between visits benefit from the active licence and the documented letting activity on the apartment. Buyers focused on outdoor living, the 67 m² terrace plus solarium effectively doubles the usable footprint, will get more exterior space than most new-build apartments at this price. Golfers and racket-sports players are within a few minutes' drive of three golf clubs and three tennis or padel clubs. Families with school-age children have The International School of Estepona 1.6 km away, and the count of local primary and secondary schools indicates year-round community life. The home is less suited to those needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool or a large garden. Buyers expecting the insulation standards and developer warranties of recent construction should weigh the 1970 build date carefully and commission a technical survey. Anyone dependent solely on public transport will find some coverage via four local lines but will still need a car for most regional travel. In short, it suits buyers prioritising location, views and rental flexibility over interior volume.
The property is delivered fully furnished, including all furniture, which allows immediate occupation or letting. The interior comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms across 75 m² of usable space on two levels, in a duplex corner arrangement. Corner positioning increases the number of exterior walls and therefore natural light and outlook compared with mid-unit apartments. The photographs show a modern bedroom with a large window, a twin bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and an outdoor dining terrace, indicating a contemporary interior presentation. The building stock dates from 1970; at that age, the condition of the roof structure, plumbing, electrical installation and window glazing should be verified through a technical inspection, as no developer guarantee applies. The communal swimming pool is described as large and forms part of the shared complex facilities, with costs distributed through community fees. Underground parking protects the vehicle from sun and reduces summer heat load, and the storage room adds space for beach equipment, luggage or seasonal items. The solarium extends the private outdoor area beyond the terrace and typically receives sun for most of the day given the south-west orientation. Documentation of past maintenance and any community renovation works on the complex would be a reasonable request during due diligence.
The asking price is fixed at €595,000 for the property as a whole, including furniture, underground parking and storage room. This is an existing home, not a price-list development, so there is no range of unit types or from-price. At 75 m² of living space, the price reflects the extensive outdoor areas, the corner position, sea views and the rental licence rather than interior square metres alone. Comparable new-build projects in the region start from €205,000 in Mijas and €269,950 in Torre del Mar, but those are apartments without this home's outdoor space or established location. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's terms.
Daily life here is organised around the coastal routine that defines this stretch of the Costa del Sol. The south-west orientation means the 67 m² terrace catches afternoon and evening sun, making it the natural centre of the home for most of the year. Mornings can begin with a short walk into Cancelada village, where shops and restaurants sit within walking distance, and the beach at Playa del Saladillo is under a kilometre away as the crow flies. The gradient from the complex to the shore is a moderate 3.2%, so the walk is manageable on foot, though some may prefer to drive in the heat of summer. The area supports a full year-round rhythm rather than a purely seasonal one. Within two kilometres there are 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, a park and two cafés, alongside 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider zone, which signals a settled residential population. Two health centres serve the area. For sport, three tennis and padel clubs lie within 1.5 km, and the large communal pool provides daily swimming without maintenance obligations for the owner. The village setting keeps the atmosphere quieter than the resort strips nearer Marbella, while the A-7 coastal road connects both directions. With 21 public transport stops across four lines, some errands are possible without a car, though most residents keep one. The property's active rental licence and furnished condition allow flexible use: owner occupation, holiday letting, or a combination of both across the year.
The immediate surroundings combine village life with resort-level amenities. Within a two-kilometre radius, residents can reach 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, a park and a dentist, a density that supports daily errands without leaving the area. Playa del Saladillo is the nearest beach at 0.8 km in a straight line, followed by Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km, giving a choice of shores within minutes. The tourism footprint in the zone is substantial: 25 hotels with nearly 7,000 beds, which keeps restaurants and services open through the shoulder seasons. At the same time, Cancelada retains its village character, quieter than the hotel strips. The moderate 3.2% gradient to the coast makes walking and cycling realistic. Marbella lies 16 km away with almost 148,000 inhabitants, Estepona is the nearest larger town, and Málaga city is 63 km distant. Local housing turnover of 3,466 transactions per year indicates an active resale market, useful for future liquidity.
The map shows the property's position between Estepona and Marbella on the Andalusian coast. Cancelada sits slightly inland of the shore road, with beaches under a kilometre away and three golf clubs clustered within 1.7 km. The icons mark schools, sports facilities and transport stops within practical reach.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada occupies the middle ground of the New Golden Mile, the coastal corridor between Estepona and Marbella. Marbella, 16 km to the east, is the largest nearby city with nearly 148,000 inhabitants; Estepona anchors the western side. The location trades the immediate seaside density of Marbella and Puerto Banús for village quiet, while keeping both within a short drive. On the wider Costa del Sol, Málaga and its airport lie 63 km east and Gibraltar 44 km west, positioning the property between the region's two principal gateways.
Access is balanced between car dependency and local transport. Four public transport lines serve the area with 21 stops, covering local trips, though most residents use a car for regional journeys. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 44 km away as the crow flies and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport about 54 km, giving a choice of two airports; actual driving distance to Málaga is longer and typically over an hour. The A-7 and AP-7 corridors connect Cancelada westwards to Estepona and Gibraltar and eastwards to Marbella and Málaga. A Tesla Supercharger station sits 1.5 km away for electric-vehicle charging. For day-to-day needs, the village shops and the concentration of amenities within two kilometres reduce the frequency of longer drives. Puerto Deportivo José Banús, at 8.8 km, covers marina access and its associated dining and nightlife.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports year-round outdoor use. The average annual temperature is 19.3°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The sea stays at or above 20°C for roughly six months, defining a swimming season from late spring into autumn, extended by the communal pool on site. The elevation of 30 metres above sea level keeps the terrain gentle; the 3.2% slope towards the beach is moderate and manageable on foot or bicycle. The south-west orientation of the penthouse captures afternoon sun and evening light, with views across the Mediterranean towards Gibraltar on clear days. This orientation also means the terrace is warmest in the late afternoon and at sunset, which shapes how the outdoor space is used through the day.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 1.5 km: Playa del Saladillo (0.8 km), Playa del Sol Villacana (1.0 km) and Playa de Guadalmansa (1.5 km), all measured in a straight line. Golf is a defining feature of the immediate area, Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km, Tramores Golf at 1.6 km and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse at 1.7 km place three courses within a short drive. Racket sports are equally close: Racket Club Villa Paderna (0.7 km), Club de Tenis (0.8 km) and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club (1.5 km). A public swimming facility, Parque Antena, lies 1.8 km away. For sailing and mooring, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.8 km distant. This concentration of golf, padel and beach recreation within a two-kilometre radius is the strongest recreational characteristic of the location.
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: VL287065
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Against current new-build supply on the Costa del Sol, this property occupies a different segment from the price-list developments that dominate the market. Comparable projects include Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,950 by the listed figure of €321,000). Those developments sell apartments from a range, whereas this is a single existing home with a fixed €595,000 asking price. The comparison clarifies what the premium buys: a corner position on two levels, 67 m² of private terrace plus a solarium, sea views, underground parking, a storage room, full furnishing and an active rental licence. Buyers comparing on interior square metres alone will find new-build cheaper per m²; buyers comparing on outdoor space and immediate rental capability will find few new-build equivalents, since most off-plan deliveries exclude furniture, licences and parking from headline prices. Locationally, Cancelada sits between Estepona and Marbella, west of the Mijas and Torre del Mar projects, but closer to Marbella and Puerto Banús than most Estepona new-build zones, with the beach under a kilometre away. The resale market in the area records 3,466 housing transactions per year, indicating liquidity consistent with the region's activity. The 1970 construction date is the main structural difference from the comparables: it removes developer warranties and modern energy standards from the equation, replacing them with an established complex, a mature setting and no construction waiting period.
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