This key-ready apartment sits in the established beachside community of Terrazas de Costalita on Estepona's New Golden Mile, roughly 400 metres as the crow flies from Playa del Sol Villacana. The home offers 119 m² of living space, currently arranged with two bedrooms with the original layout allowing conversion back to three, three bathrooms, and a substantial uncovered terrace of 67 m² with sea views. Built in 2003, the property is offered at a fixed asking price of €780,000 and includes a private underground parking space and separate storage room. The community provides landscaped gardens, communal pools, an on-site restaurant and a concierge service at reception.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment occupies a second-line beachside position in Costalita, between Estepona and Marbella on the New Golden Mile. Three beaches lie within one kilometre as the crow flies, with Playa del Sol Villacana the nearest at 0.4 km. Marbella is 15 km away in a straight line and Estepona town is a short drive east. The terrain towards the shore is flat, with a gradient of roughly 2.5 percent.
The home suits buyers seeking a coastal base with generous outdoor space: the 67 m² south and south-east facing terrace receives sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, with sea, garden and pool views. Three bathrooms and a convertible third bedroom give flexibility for families or guests. Air conditioning, a lift, fitted wardrobes, underground parking and a storage room cover practical everyday needs.
This is not a new-build project but a completed resale apartment, finished in 2003 and now key-ready. The interior is in general good condition, although part of the property would benefit from renovation, and the current two-bedroom configuration can be restored to the original three-bedroom layout. There is no construction phase or delivery risk; the buyer can take possession shortly after completion of the purchase process.
The apartment does not offer a private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The terrace is uncovered, so shade must be provided by the owner. The property is listed in good condition overall but with renovation required in parts, so the €780,000 asking price does not cover a fully updated interior. The second-line position means sea views exist, yet the beachfront row stands between the terrace and the shore.
Ref: VL785652
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
The property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a permanent coastal residence with space for visiting family can use the two bedrooms as they are and convert the third when needed, keeping three bathrooms regardless of layout. Buyers wanting a holiday home within walking distance of the beach will find the flat 400-metre walk to the sand and the on-site restaurant convenient for lock-up-and-leave use. Those who prioritise outdoor living, long lunches on the terrace, sunbathing, evening drinks with a sea view, get 67 m² of uncovered outside space facing south and south-east. Investors considering rental potential benefit from the location between Estepona and Marbella, the community pools and the walking distance to three beaches. The home suits buyers who accept a 2003 build with renovation work in parts in exchange for a lower entry point into an established beachside urbanisation. It does not suit buyers wanting a private pool, a fully renovated turn-key interior or a frontline beach position, and those seeking a brand-new development with modern energy performance should look at new-build stock instead.
The building dates from 2003, which places it in the era of solid Costa del Sol apartment construction: concrete frame, conventional tiling and standard community infrastructure. The interior includes a separate kitchen with granite worktops, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and a living-dining area opening onto the terrace. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold air, which covers heating and cooling across the seasons, though not underfloor heating or ducted systems found in newer developments. The condition is described as good overall, with renovation required in parts, realistically this means the kitchen and bathrooms function but reflect their age, and finishes such as flooring, paint and joinery would justify updating. The lift serves the building, important for a second-line community where apartments sit above ground level. Outside, the 67 m² terrace is uncovered and finished conventionally, and its orientation, south and south-east, determines sun exposure rather than any technical feature. The purchase includes a private underground parking space and a separate storage room, both practical additions in a beachside urbanisation where surface parking fills in summer. Communal areas, gardens, pools and reception, are maintained by the community, and their state reflects the development's standing as an established, continuously occupied complex rather than a neglected or recently overhauled one.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €780,000. This is an existing, completed home rather than a new-build development with a price list, so there is no spread of unit prices. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those are off-plan or newly built units without this property's combination of direct beach proximity, a 67 m² terrace and an established community with pools and concierge service. Buyers should budget beyond the asking price for the partial renovation the interior requires and for standard purchase costs.
Daily life here revolves around the short walk to the sea. The beach is under 500 metres away on flat terrain, which makes morning walks along the shoreline, afternoon swims and beachfront dining realistic parts of an ordinary day rather than occasional outings. The community itself functions as a small residential hub: landscaped gardens, communal pools, an on-site restaurant and a reception with concierge service reduce the number of trips needed for basics. Within two kilometres there are 18 restaurants, three pharmacies, a bank, a park and two cafés, so groceries, coffee and errands are handled locally rather than in town. The current two-bedroom layout with three bathrooms suits a couple with regular guests; restoring the third bedroom is a structural option rather than a compromise, since the original floor plan provided for it. The 67 m² terrace, roughly half the size of the interior, effectively doubles the usable living area for most of the year given the regional climate. With an average annual temperature of 19.4°C and a six-month swimming season, outdoor dining on the terrace works from spring well into autumn. A car remains useful: Estepona and Puerto Banús are short drives away, and the coastal bus lines, eight routes with 50 stops in the area, offer an alternative for trips along the shore.
The immediate surroundings are residential and coastal. Costalita sits on the New Golden Mile, the stretch between Estepona and Marbella known for beachside urbanisations, golf courses and chiringuitos. Within two kilometres, daily needs are covered: 18 restaurants, two cafés, three pharmacies, a bank and a park, plus a primary school for families. Sporting facilities cluster nearby, Racket Club Villa Paderna at 0.3 km, Club de Tenis at 1.6 km and RozaRossa Tennis and Padel Club at 2.1 km as the crow flies. Three golf courses sit within 2.5 km: El Coto de la Serena at 1.5 km, Flamingos Golf at 1.9 km and Tramores at 2.4 km. The area is quiet in character, being a low-rise urbanisation zone rather than a town centre, with the busier summer months bringing more activity to the beaches. Public transport is present, eight lines and 50 stops, making car-free living partially feasible, though most residents keep a car for Marbella, Estepona or inland trips. An electric-vehicle Supercharger sits 0.9 km away. The nearest international schools, The International School of Estepona at 2.3 km and Creators International School at 7.7 km, serve expatriate families.
The map shows the apartment's position in Costalita, second line from the beach between Estepona and Marbella. Markers indicate the three nearby beaches, golf courses, tennis and padel clubs, schools and Puerto Banús marina. All distances shown are straight-line; road routes may be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Costalita occupies a position on the New Golden Mile, the coastal corridor between Estepona and Marbella that developed as a low-density beachside zone of apartments and villas. Estepona lies to the west and Marbella 15 km to the east (straight-line), with Puerto Banús in between. Within the wider Costa del Sol, this stretch is characterised by golf courses, established urbanisations and long beaches, positioned between the busier central Marbella coast and the quieter Estepona hinterland. Málaga city and its airport lie roughly 55 km east along the coast.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances run longer. The nearest beach, Playa del Sol Villacana, is 0.4 km away on flat terrain, with Playa de Guadalmansa at 0.6 km and Playa del Saladillo at 0.8 km. Estepona's town centre and marina lie a short drive west, while Marbella is 15 km straight-line and Puerto Banús marina 9.4 km, reachable by car in minutes along the A-7 coastal road. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 43 km away and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport roughly 55 km, both accessible within an hour's drive; Alicante-Elche at 446 km is not practical for regular use. A communal swimming pool facility, Parque Antena, sits 1.1 km away. By car, the coastal road connects everything within the urbanisation belt, and the flat 2.5 percent gradient to the beach means no stairs or slopes on the walk to the sea.
| Beach Distance | 0.4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 43 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 55 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data indicates a classic west-Costa del Sol profile: average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coldest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 19.4°C. The sea stays at or above 20°C for roughly six months, defining a swimming season from late spring to early autumn. The elevation is 16 metres above sea level, essentially flat coastal ground with no climb between the apartment and the shore. The south and south-east orientation of the terrace aligns with morning and midday sun, and the uncovered design means full exposure in summer, when shade solutions become relevant. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, leaving long dry stretches from May to September. The immediate natural setting is the coastal strip itself: beaches, the landscaped gardens of the urbanisation and golf-course greenery inland, with the Sierra Bermeja mountains visible further north behind Estepona.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within one kilometre: Playa del Sol Villacana (0.4 km), Playa de Guadalmansa (0.6 km) and Playa del Saladillo (0.8 km), all straight-line distances along the same stretch of coast. These are the sandy, chiringuito-lined beaches typical of the New Golden Mile, quieter than central Marbella or Fuengirola strands. Golf options concentrate inland: 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, three courses within a five-minute drive. Racquet sports are equally close, with Villa Paderna, host of professional tennis events, just 300 metres away, plus Club de Tenis at 1.6 km and the RozaRossa padel club at 2.1 km. Puerto Banús marina, 9.4 km east, adds yacht berths, waterfront dining and nightlife. The communal pools and gardens of Terrazas de Costalita itself cover everyday swimming without leaving the community.
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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Set against current new-build offerings on the coast, this apartment represents a different entry point into the same region. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, but those figures apply to off-plan or newly built units, typically with smaller terraces and often further from the shore. At a fixed €780,000, this resale property commands a premium grounded in three factors: a second-line beachside position within a 400-metre flat walk of the sand, an unusually large 67 m² terrace with sea views, and an established community with pools, gardens, restaurant and concierge service. The trade-offs are equally concrete: a 2003 build with renovation required in parts, no private pool, and an uncovered terrace dependent on the owner for shade. Within the New Golden Mile corridor itself, beachside resale stock in established urbanisations generally prices above comparable inland new-build units, reflecting land value at the coast rather than build quality. Locationally, Costalita sits closer to three golf courses and the Villa Paderna racket club than most Estepona town-centre properties, while remaining 15 km from Marbella and 9.4 km from Puerto Banús, a middle position that splits the difference between town-centre convenience and the quieter urbanisation belt. Annual housing transactions in the area, at 711 per year, indicate an active but not frenetic resale market, which affects both price negotiation and eventual exit liquidity. Buyers comparing this property with new-build alternatives are effectively choosing between turn-key modern construction further inland and an older coastal home with position, space and renovation potential. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year also contextualises the local market: demand in this segment is driven largely by international buyers rather than domestic purchasing power.
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