This key-ready ground floor apartment is situated in Costalita, an established gated beachfront community on Estepona's New Golden Mile in the province of Málaga. The property offers 186 m² of built space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en-suite, and benefits from a south-facing corner position with sea views. A 30 m² private-use garden and a wind-sheltered covered terrace open directly onto the communal grounds. The asking price is a fixed €1,500,000, and the apartment includes a private underground parking space. The beach at Playa del Sol Villacana lies approximately 0.4 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Costalita sits directly on the coastline between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara, on the stretch known as the New Golden Mile. The nearest beach is roughly 0.4 km away in a straight line, with a flat gradient of about 2.5% towards the shore. Marbella lies 15 km away as the crow flies, while Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús are all within short driving distance.
The apartment is arranged for relaxed coastal living: a generous open-plan living and dining area, two bedrooms with an en-suite bathroom, a separate utility room and fitted wardrobes. The covered terrace catches evening sun and sunsets, and the 30 m² garden of private use suits households with children or pets. Communal facilities include a large swimming pool and landscaped tropical gardens.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment forms part of a community originally completed in 1970 and is available key-ready. The internal layout has been modified at some point to create larger living spaces. Interested buyers should treat the construction date and the current condition, recorded as good, as relevant factors in their assessment and arrange an independent technical inspection.
The property does not include a private swimming pool; only a communal pool is available. The plot area recorded for private use is limited to 30 m² of garden. With two bedrooms, the apartment is not suited to households needing more sleeping accommodation. No garage beyond one underground parking space is listed, and details such as community fees and annual taxes are not stated in the available data.
Ref: VL602913
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment suits a buyer prioritising direct beach access, security and outdoor living over interior volume. A household of two or three people, a couple, a small family, or owners of a second home, will find the two bedrooms and two bathrooms adequate, particularly with the en-suite arrangement. The private-use garden and the corner position make it a practical choice for families with children or pets, since the communal gardens and pool add space without the maintenance burden of a large private plot. Buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday residence will value the gated community, the 24-hour security and the underground parking. Those planning longer stays or semi-permanent relocation will find the local amenity base, restaurants, pharmacy, a bank and a primary school within two kilometres, sufficient for daily life, with international schools at 2.3 km and 7.7 km for families with older children. Tennis and padel players are well served, with three clubs within 2.1 km. The property is less suitable for buyers who want a private pool, more than two bedrooms, or a modern new-build specification; the 1970 construction date means the technical condition should be verified. A car remains necessary for larger shops, healthcare beyond basic services and travel to Málaga or Gibraltar airports.
The apartment is recorded as being in good condition, with a layout that has been modified from its original configuration to create larger living spaces. The built area of 186 m² is generous for a two-bedroom unit, indicating that the interior rooms are proportioned towards spaciousness rather than bedroom count. Standard features include air conditioning, fitted wardrobes, a lift serving the building, a storage room and an en-suite bathroom. The open-plan kitchen connects to the living and dining area, and a separate utility room adds practical space for laundry and household storage. The covered terrace is positioned so that it is sheltered from the wind, a meaningful detail on this exposed stretch of coastline, and opens onto the 30 m² garden of private use. As the building dates from 1970, buyers should assess the underlying construction elements themselves: insulation standards, window glazing, plumbing and electrical installations may predate current building regulations, and the extent of any renovation is not specified in the available data. The community grounds are described as well maintained, with tropical gardens and a large communal pool, and 24-hour security operates at the gated entrance. A private underground parking space is included. An independent technical survey is the appropriate way to verify the condition of both the individual apartment and the communal structure before purchase.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €1,500,000. This is an existing resale property within a community completed in 1970, not a new-build project with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-prices. The price reflects the frontline beach position, the 186 m² built area, the south-facing corner orientation with sea views, and the inclusion of a private underground parking space. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950, are not directly comparable in position or scale. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready. Annual community fees and local taxes are not specified in the available data and should be requested separately.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around the beachside setting. Mornings can start on the south-facing covered terrace, sheltered from the wind, before a short walk of a few hundred metres to the sand at Playa del Sol Villacana. The flat terrain between the community and the shore, a gradient of around 2.5%, makes the walk straightforward on foot or by bicycle. Within two kilometres there are 18 restaurants, three pharmacies, a bank, a park and two cafés, which covers most everyday needs without requiring a longer trip. The corner position of the ground floor apartment means there are no immediate neighbours on one side, adding privacy that is uncommon in apartment living. The 30 m² garden of private use extends the living space outdoors, and the communal pool and tropical gardens provide additional room for children to play. Evenings are oriented westwards: the terrace catches late sun and sunsets over the sea. Because the community is gated with 24-hour security, the setting remains quiet outside the peak summer weeks, and the residential character of the New Golden Mile means the area does not empty out in the off-season the way a purely tourist zone would. A car remains useful for larger shopping trips and for reaching Estepona or Marbella, but the immediate surroundings are walkable for beach, dining and basic services.
The immediate environment combines beachfront leisure with practical accessibility. Within two kilometres, residents have access to 18 restaurants, three pharmacies, one bank, one park and two cafés, plus a primary school. The beach at Playa del Sol Villacana is approximately 0.4 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Guadalmansa at 0.6 km and Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km offering alternatives along the same shoreline. Sport is well represented: Racket Club Villa Paderna lies 0.3 km away, Club de Tenis at 1.6 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 2.1 km. Golfers can reach Club de Golf El Coto de la Serena at 1.5 km, Flamingos Golf at 1.9 km and Tramores Golf at 2.4 km. Public transport is available through 8 lines with 50 stops in the area, which reduces dependence on a car for some local trips. An electric vehicle charging point, the Estepona Supercharger, is 0.9 km away. Marbella, with around 148,000 inhabitants, is 15 km away in a straight line, providing the full urban amenity base of a larger town. Housing transactions in the area number roughly 711 per year, indicating an active but not saturated resale market. Road distances are longer than the straight-line figures quoted, as is usual along the coastal corridor.
The map shows Costalita's beachfront position on Estepona's New Golden Mile, with the shoreline immediately south and the beach at Playa del Sol Villacana a few hundred metres away. Nearby markers indicate the golf courses, tennis clubs, schools and transport stops that shape daily life in this part of the Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Costalita occupies a position on the New Golden Mile, the coastal strip between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcántara that has become one of the more established residential zones west of Marbella. Within the region, it sits closer to Estepona's municipal services than to Marbella's, yet within comfortable reach of both: Estepona lies a short drive to the west, Marbella 15 km to the east as the crow flies, and Málaga city 63 km further along the coast. Algeciras, at 51 km, connects the area towards Cádiz province and Gibraltar. The location balances beachfront immediacy with proximity to the golf and leisure infrastructure that defines this part of the Costa del Sol.
Accessibility is a strong point of this location, with some qualifications. The beach is a few minutes' walk away over flat terrain. By car, Estepona, San Pedro de Alcántara and Puerto Banús, the latter 9.4 km away in a straight line, are all within easy reach along the coastal A-7/N-340 corridor. Marbella lies 15 km away as the crow flies and Málaga city 63 km, meaning Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 55 km in a straight line to the east; the actual driving distance is longer and should be planned accordingly. Gibraltar airport is an alternative at roughly 43 km straight-line to the west. Public transport covers the local area with 8 lines and 50 stops, useful for trips along the coast without a car, though services are less frequent than in a city centre. For daily needs, the concentration of restaurants, a pharmacy and a bank within two kilometres means most errands can be done locally. Larger supermarkets, healthcare facilities and specialist shopping require a drive to Estepona or San Pedro de Alcántara. A private underground parking space is included with the apartment, and an EV charging point sits 0.9 km away.
| Beach Distance | 0.4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 43 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 55 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this stretch of coast supports year-round outdoor living. The average annual temperature is 19.4°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about six months, which is consistent with the Mediterranean coast of southern Spain. The elevation is a modest 16 metres above sea level, and the gradient towards the beach is roughly 2.5%, meaning the terrain is effectively flat: no stairs or steep paths separate the apartment from the shore. The south-facing orientation of the property maximises sun exposure through the day, while the covered terrace provides shade and wind shelter during the hotter months and the characteristic afternoon breeze along this coastline. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half of the year, leaving long dry stretches from late spring to early autumn. The immediate greenery of the community's tropical gardens, combined with the proximity of golf courses and the shoreline, defines the natural setting. Buyers sensitive to heat should note that air conditioning is installed in the apartment.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreation options within a short radius are extensive. Three beaches lie within one kilometre as the crow flies: Playa del Sol Villacana at 0.4 km, Playa de Guadalmansa at 0.6 km and Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km, giving residents a choice of spots along the same stretch of shoreline connected by the beachfront promenade. The specific Blue Flag status of individual beaches is not recorded in the available data. Golf is a defining feature of the area, with Club de Golf El Coto de la Serena at 1.5 km, Flamingos Golf at 1.9 km and Tramores Golf at 2.4 km. Racket sports are unusually well covered: Racket Club Villa Paderna is 0.3 km away, Club de Tenis 1.6 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club 2.1 km. A public swimming pool at Parque Antena lies 1.1 km from the community, complementing the large communal pool on site. For sailing and mooring, Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 9.4 km away in a straight line. Water temperatures above 20°C for roughly six months of the year make swimming, paddleboarding and other water sports practical from late spring through autumn.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 88 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 181 mm |
| April | 16.8°C | 79 mm |
| May | 20.2°C | 35 mm |
| June | 24.4°C | 8 mm |
| July | 27.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.7°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.2°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.7°C | 73 mm |
| November | 16.2°C | 97 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 88 mm |
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Within the Costa del Sol market, Costalita's position differs noticeably from the new-build alternatives currently marketed in the region. Projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,950) offer modern construction at considerably lower entry prices, but they sit at greater distances from the shoreline and in less established beachfront settings. The apartment analysed here trades new-build specification for a frontline beach position inside a mature gated community with direct promenade access, a combination that is increasingly scarce on this stretch of coast, where most remaining development land lies inland of the A-7. The €1,500,000 asking price for 186 m² of built space places it in the upper segment of the local resale market. Against nearby New Golden Mile stock, the distinguishing factors are the ground floor corner position, the private-use garden, the absence of immediate neighbours on one side and the inclusion of an underground parking space. Buyers weighing this property against new construction should consider the trade-offs explicitly: a 1970 building may not match current energy performance or insulation standards, while the established community offers landscaped grounds, security staffing and a pool that new projects often deliver only in smaller scale. Transaction volume in the area, at roughly 711 housing sales per year, indicates a functioning resale market, and proximity to Marbella (15 km straight-line) and Puerto Banús (9.4 km) supports the long-term demand profile of the location. Median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises the local economy but says little about this specific micro-market, which is driven largely by international buyers.
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