A contemporary duplex penthouse in the Bel Air area of Cancelada, between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara on the Costa del Sol. The property offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest toilet across 171 m² of living space, with terraces facing south towards the sea. It forms part of a gated community with communal pools, a heated indoor pool, spa, gym and paddle courts. Two parking spaces and a storage room are included. The nearest beach, Playa del Saladillo, lies approximately 0.8 km away as the crow flies, and several golf courses sit within a 2 km radius.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in Bel Air, a residential urbanisation within Cancelada on the western Costa del Sol. Playa del Saladillo is 0.8 km away in a straight line, with three golf courses within 1.7 km. Marbella lies 16 km away by direct distance and Estepona immediately to the west. The setting combines coastal proximity with a low-density, urbanised environment rather than a town-centre location.
The layout serves households needing four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with a guest toilet supplementing daily convenience. The open-plan kitchen with central island connects to the living room, while the private and covered terraces extend living space outdoors. South-facing orientation supports outdoor use across much of the year. Community facilities cover swimming, fitness and paddle tennis within the gated grounds.
This is an existing, key-ready home with completion in 2025, so no construction phase applies. The buyer purchases a finished property, which removes delivery risk and planning uncertainty. Any dates associated with completion are indicative. Interior finishing, appliances and condition can be assessed directly during a viewing rather than estimated from plans.
The property is an apartment within a community, not a detached villa; outdoor space is limited to terraces and there is no private garden or private pool. Parking is communal in structure, with two allocated spaces. The asking price of €1,250,000 is fixed and is not part of a phased price list. Views include sea and urban elements, so the outlook is not exclusively maritime.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol who need four bedrooms and want schooling nearby will find The International School of Estepona at 1.6 km and a broad selection of primary and secondary schools in the surrounding municipality. A couple seeking a second home with low maintenance will appreciate that the community handles the pools, gardens and exterior upkeep, while the terraces provide private outdoor space without the workload of a large garden. Buyers who prioritise an active routine, swimming year-round in the heated indoor pool, gym sessions, paddle or tennis within walking distance, and three golf courses inside a 2 km radius, will find the sporting infrastructure unusually concentrated. Purchasers who want to avoid construction risk also fall within the target group: the home is finished and completed in 2025, so there is no waiting period or developer delivery schedule to consider. The property is less suited to buyers seeking a standalone villa with private grounds, a private pool or full independence from community rules and fees. It also does not suit budgets below the asking price, and those wanting a central town location within walking distance of shops and nightlife should note that Bel Air is a residential zone, with Estepona and San Pedro a short drive away. Households with limited mobility should assess the lift access and the split-level layout of the duplex during a viewing.
The penthouse is presented in excellent condition with a contemporary design language throughout. The interior centres on a spacious living room with an open-concept kitchen and a central island, a layout that keeps cooking, dining and living connected and allows the cook to remain part of the conversation. Four bedrooms and three bathrooms provide en-suite arrangements plus a family bathroom, and the additional guest toilet serves visitors and daily use without occupying the main bathrooms. The photographic material shows a modern bathroom with a glass walk-in shower, consistent with the contemporary styling. Fitted wardrobes appear in the bedrooms, offering built-in storage without freestanding furniture. Climate control covers both hot and cold air conditioning, which matters on a coast where summer temperatures reach an average of 26 °C in the warmest months and winter averages drop to 12 °C. A lift serves the building, which is relevant for a duplex penthouse and for longer-term accessibility. Outside, the property includes both a private terrace and a covered terrace; the covered section extends usable hours during the hottest part of the day and provides shelter in the rare rainy periods. The southern orientation maximises daylight on these terraces and underpins the sea views from the upper level. Practical logistics are addressed with two parking spaces and a storage room, an arrangement that suits a four-bedroom household with two vehicles or with equipment such as beach gear, golf bags and seasonal items. As a completed 2025 home, all finishes can be inspected in person: materials, joinery, appliances and the condition of the community facilities can be verified rather than assumed from a brochure.
The asking price is a fixed €1,250,000 for the complete property, including the two parking spaces and the storage room. Because this is an existing home rather than a new-build project with a price list, there is no tiered pricing by unit type or floor level; the price applies to this specific penthouse. The figure reflects the property's position in the upper segment of the local market, where four-bedroom duplex penthouses with sea views and extensive community facilities in gated urbanisations command premiums over standard apartments. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast advertise from prices between roughly €205,000 and €321,000, but these concern smaller apartments in different locations and at earlier construction stages, so direct comparison has limited value. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life here follows a coastal residential rhythm. Mornings can begin on the south-facing terrace, where the orientation provides sun through the middle of the day, and the walk to Playa del Saladillo takes only a few minutes from this part of Bel Air. The beach sits 0.8 km away in a straight line, with Playa del Sol Villacana and Playa de Guadalmansa also within 1.5 km, giving residents a choice of shoreline spots within easy reach. Food shops, restaurants and other daily services cluster in Cancelada and along the coastal road; within a 2 km radius the data records 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés and a park, which reduces dependence on larger towns for routine errands. The urbanisation itself is gated, with a landscaped interior and a set of communal amenities: several outdoor pools, a children's pool, a heated indoor pool, a spa area, a gym and paddle courts. This means swimming and exercise do not require a car or a membership elsewhere. Sport is well represented nearby, with the Racket Club Villa Paderna 0.7 km away, Club de Tenis at 0.8 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 1.5 km, all measured in straight-line distance. Golfers can reach Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km, Tramores Golf at 1.6 km and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse at 1.7 km. For families, The International School of Estepona lies 1.6 km away. Traffic and noise levels are typical of a residential urbanisation rather than a town centre: quieter in winter, busier in July and August when coastal tourism peaks. A car remains the practical mode for longer trips, though 21 public transport stops across four lines serve the wider area.
The Bel Air area of Cancelada sits in the corridor between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, one of the most service-dense stretches of the western Costa del Sol. Within 2 km of the property, residents have access to 24 restaurants, four pharmacies, two banks, two cafés, a dentist and a park, enough coverage for daily needs without leaving the immediate area. Healthcare is represented by two health centres in the wider zone, and education by 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, which indicates an established year-round population rather than a purely seasonal resort. The immediate surroundings are residential and low-rise, with the gated urbanisation set among landscaped grounds. Distances to points of interest are measured as the crow flies: Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km, the Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.7 km, Flamingos Golf at 1.4 km and the Tesla Supercharger in Estepona at 1.5 km, a useful detail for electric vehicle owners. Marbella, at 16 km direct distance, provides the nearest large shopping and cultural offer, while Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies 8.8 km away for maritime leisure. The area receives substantial tourism, 25 hotels with nearly 7,000 beds, which explains the density of restaurants and services but also means busier roads in July and August.
The map shows the penthouse's position in Bel Air, Cancelada, with the beaches of Costalita and Saladillo immediately to the south and three golf courses to the north and west. Marbella lies 16 km east along the coast; Estepona town centre sits a short drive west. Distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cancelada occupies the coastal plain between Estepona and Benahavís, on the western Costa del Sol roughly midway between Marbella (16 km direct) and the Strait of Gibraltar. The position places residents inside the so-called New Golden Triangle, Estepona, Benahavís and Marbella, where golf courses, international schools and gated communities concentrate. Marbella provides the nearest large urban centre with 147,958 inhabitants; Estepona functions as the local town for administrative and cultural matters. Málaga, the provincial capital, lies 63 km east. For international arrivals, Gibraltar Airport (44 km) and Malaga-Costa del Sol (54 km) offer alternatives from both directions of the coast.
Accessibility combines short local distances with reasonable regional connections. The beach is a few minutes' walk from the Bel Air area, and the moderate gradient of 3.2% means the return walk is manageable for most people. Road access runs along the A-7 coastal corridor, giving quick connections to Estepona, San Pedro and Marbella. Gibraltar Airport lies approximately 44 km away in a straight line and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport about 54 km, both reachable by car; actual driving times are longer than straight-line distances suggest. Public transport exists, four lines with 21 stops in the area, which is above average for a residential urbanisation of this size, though a car remains the practical choice for most journeys. For EV drivers, the Supercharger station 1.5 km away covers fast charging. Marbella (16 km direct) and Algeciras (51 km) frame the wider region, while Málaga city and its 579,076 inhabitants lie 63 km to the east. Within the immediate radius, schools, clinics, golf clubs and beaches all fall inside a short drive or, in several cases, a walk.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 44 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 54 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is one of the location's structural advantages. The average annual temperature is 19.3 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in winter to 26 °C in summer, and the swimming season, when sea water holds at 20 °C or above, lasts six months. This means terraces and the communal pools see real use from late spring through early autumn, while the heated indoor pool extends swimming to the whole year. The elevation of 30 metres above sea level keeps the property close to shore level, and the moderate 3.2% gradient to the beach avoids steep climbs common in hillside urbanisations further inland. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, leaving the summer dry and reliable. The coastal position tempers both heat and cold relative to inland Andalucia, and the south-facing orientation of the penthouse exploits the sun path, warming the terraces in winter and, with the covered terrace, offering shade in July and August. For residents, the practical consequence is an outdoor-oriented rhythm for most of the year, with the beach, pools and golf courses in active use across multiple seasons.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.5 km of the property: Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km, Playa del Sol Villacana at 1.0 km and Playa de Guadalmansa at 1.5 km, all measured in a straight line. This stretch of coast consists of long sandy beaches backed by beach restaurants, typical of the Estepona, San Pedro corridor. Golf is the second recreational pillar: Flamingos Golf (1.4 km), Tramores Golf (1.6 km) and El Paraiso Golf Clubhouse (1.7 km) place three courses within a few minutes' drive, an unusually tight cluster even by Costa del Sol standards. Racket sports follow the same pattern, with the 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. Within the community itself, residents have several outdoor pools, a children's pool, a heated indoor pool, a spa area, a gym and paddle courts. The public swimming pool at Parque Antena lies 1.8 km away. For maritime recreation, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.8 km distant, offering berths, dining and water sports. Taken together, the recreation profile leans strongly towards beach life, golf and racket sports rather than hiking or mountain activities.
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: VL874955
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the western Costa del Sol, this penthouse occupies a specific market position that deserves context. The asking price of €1,250,000 places it well above the regional entry level. The comparable new-build projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), all advertise starting prices for apartments in earlier construction phases and in different submarkets. Torre del Mar and Mijas sit on the eastern and central Costa del Sol respectively, where land values and pricing structures differ from the Estepona, Marbella corridor. Etherna Homes 2, though in Estepona itself, concerns new-build units whose from prices typically reflect smaller floor areas and less premium positions within the town. The Bel Air penthouse competes in a different segment: finished, key-ready stock with four bedrooms, a duplex layout, south-facing sea-view terraces and an amenity-rich gated community. In this segment, the price is consistent with the general level of the New Golden Triangle between Estepona, Benahavís and Marbella, where completed four-bedroom penthouses near the beach trade at seven-figure sums. The immediate area records 3,466 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid local market rather than a thin one, which matters both for negotiation context and for eventual resale. Buyers weighing value should note the trade-offs: new-build from prices elsewhere buy more square metres per euro but add delivery risk and, in the cited cases, relocate the purchase away from this concentration of golf courses, international schools and beaches. What the fixed price here secures is immediacy, a finished standard of finishing that can be inspected, and a location whose recreational infrastructure, three golf courses, three racket clubs and three beaches within 1.7 km, is denser than most competing positions on the coast.
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