A key-ready one-bedroom apartment in the beachfront community of Bahía de la Plata, on Estepona's New Golden Mile. The property offers 79 m² of living space with two bathrooms, a south-facing orientation and sea views, along with a generous covered terrace of 33.39 m². Completed in 2012 and presented in good condition, the apartment forms part of a gated development with direct access to the beach and seafront promenade. The asking price is fixed at €565,000. Community facilities include two outdoor pools, a spa with indoor heated pool, a gym and a padel court.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in Bahía de la Plata, a beachfront urbanisation on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella. The seafront promenade and beach are reached on foot in roughly a minute. The nearest railway stations in the wider dataset, Los Prados and Guadalhorce, sit well to the east, so daily life here is organised around the coast road and Estepona town rather than rail.
The layout serves a single-occupant or couple's household: one bedroom, a full bathroom plus a separate guest WC, and a living-dining area opening onto the 33.39 m² covered terrace. The south orientation supports outdoor use of the terrace for most of the year. Communal facilities, pools, spa, gym, padel, reduce the need for external memberships.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 2012 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. Delivery dates are not applicable here; the relevant timing concerns the purchase process itself. The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €565,000 rather than a developer price list.
The property has one bedroom, which limits its use for families or households needing multiple rooms. Only one parking-related feature is listed (a storage room is present; parking is not specified in the data). Holiday letting is possible only subject to community approvals, registrations and permissions. Registered built area of 112.78 m² includes an allocated share of communal space, so the private surface is smaller.
Ref: VL849922
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a recognisable set of situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance coastal base will find the single bedroom and two bathrooms practical: the layout avoids wasted space while the guest WC absorbs visitors. Buyers wanting a holiday home with genuine rental potential may value the beachfront position and community facilities, provided they verify that short-term letting is permitted under the community rules and municipal registrations, this is a conditional use, not a given. Purchasers prioritising year-round habitability benefit from the indoor heated pool, spa and 24-hour reception, which keep the property functional outside the summer months. Those who place outdoor living first will find the 33.39 m² covered terrace, south orientation and sea views central to the proposition. Conversely, the property is less suited to buyers who need two or more bedrooms, who require a documented parking space (not specified in the data), or who prefer an urban setting with rail access, the location is organised around the coastal road network rather than train connections. Buyers comparing against new-build alternatives should also weigh that a 2012 building is established and visible, no construction risk, but finishes and installations date from that period rather than current specifications.
The apartment was completed in 2012 and is described as presented in excellent condition, with marble flooring listed among its features. Marble is a durable, cool-surface material suited to the warm coastal climate, though it transfers sound more than timber and feels hard underfoot, a matter of preference rather than quality. Climate control consists of air conditioning, and a lift serves the building, which matters on the second floor for groceries and luggage. The feature list also includes a storage room, a practical addition for beach equipment and seasonal items in a one-bedroom layout. Beyond the private areas, the community facilities indicate the standard of the shared build: a spa with indoor heated pool and Turkish bath, a jacuzzi, a sauna, a gym, a covered padel court and a tennis court, all maintained within tropical gardens under a 24-hour security and concierge operation. A facility set of this scale carries meaningful community fees, which buyers should quantify during due diligence. The registered built area of 112.78 m² includes an allocated share of communal space; the private living area is 79 m², plus the terrace. As with any 2012 property, the technical condition of installations, air conditioning units, plumbing, the spa plant, should be assessed through an independent survey rather than inferred from presentation.
The apartment is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €565,000. This is not a developer price list, so no unit variation applies: the price refers to this specific property with its 79 m² of living space, two bathrooms, covered terrace and sea views. For context, new-build projects in the wider region start considerably lower, comparable developments are listed from approximately €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, though these are typically off-plan apartments without a beachfront position or an established resort-style facility package. Costs beyond the purchase price include community fees, annual property tax and legal fees, which should be confirmed with the seller.
Daily life at Bahía de la Plata is organised around the sea. The apartment sits on the second floor of the left-hand wing, close to the seafront, with a south-facing position and views over the Mediterranean. The covered terrace of 33.39 m² functions as an extension of the living area: it is sheltered enough for use in spring and autumn, and the south orientation means it receives sun through the middle of the day. The interior comprises a living-dining space, one bedroom, a full bathroom and a separate guest WC, a layout that suits a couple or a single occupant, with the second WC adding convenience when visitors stay. The community itself carries much of the day-to-day amenity load. Two large outdoor pools with children's areas, a spa and wellness centre with an indoor heated pool and Turkish bath, a gym and a covered padel court are all within the gated grounds, set in landscaped tropical gardens. A 24-hour reception and security service manage access. Outside the gates, the seafront promenade runs along the coast, with beachside restaurants within walking distance and coastal walks towards Estepona. The town centre is a short drive away for shopping, services and administration. The rhythm of the area follows the seasons: busy and warm in summer, quieter but still served in winter, with the indoor pool and spa providing continuity when the outdoor season ends.
The immediate environment is the New Golden Mile coast: beach, promenade and beachside restaurants within walking distance, with Estepona's town centre a short drive along the coast. The wider area data shows a dense service network, within 2 km, 23 restaurants, 27 pharmacies, 7 banks and cafés, alongside 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, which signals a year-round residential population rather than a purely seasonal resort strip. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 24 hotels and roughly 6,900 beds in the area, meaning the summer months bring noticeably higher occupancy on beaches and roads. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the dataset. For sport, football pitches and a petanca terrain sit within about a kilometre in the wider district, while golfers can reach Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at just over 5 km straight-line, and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 7.8 km. Electric-vehicle charging points are available at several hotels in the broader area. Public transport in the wider dataset comprises 4 lines with 22 stops, sufficient for local movement but not a substitute for a car.
The map shows the apartment's position on the New Golden Mile coast, directly behind the beach and promenade. The immediate surroundings include beachside restaurants and the seafront walk, with Estepona town centre a short drive east and the golf courses, viewpoints and transport nodes of the wider district marked by distance.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The New Golden Mile occupies the coastal stretch between Estepona and Marbella, one of the more established premium zones of the western Costa del Sol. Compared with central Marbella it is quieter and more residential; compared with Estepona town it is lower-density and more resort-oriented. The position places Puerto Banús and Marbella within comfortable driving distance westwards, while Estepona's port, old town and services lie to the east. The area combines hotel infrastructure, 24 hotels in the dataset, with permanent residential communities, giving it a year-round base population alongside seasonal tourism.
The nearest beach is roughly a minute's walk from the apartment, with direct access to the seafront promenade. Playa de la Misericordia lies 3.0 km away as the crow flies, with Playa Sacaba at 3.4 km and Playa de San Andrés at 3.5 km, actual road distances are longer. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 4 km straight-line from the wider district in the dataset, though the drive from Estepona is considerably longer; Gibraltar Airport sits about 100 km away by the same measure. The nearest train stations in the dataset, Los Prados at 0.8 km and Guadalhorce at 1.6 km straight-line, relate to the Málaga rail network; from the New Golden Mile, rail is not a practical option and mobility depends on the car, with Marbella, Estepona and the AP-7 toll motorway forming the main axes. Marinas at IGY Málaga (5.2 km) and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo (5.3 km) serve the boating side of coastal life. Practical conclusion: a car is effectively necessary, while beach, restaurants and community facilities are walkable.
| Beach Distance | 3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 100 km |
| Los Prados | 0.8 km |
| Guadalhorce | 1.6 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coldest month to 27°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 18.7°C, a classic Mediterranean profile with mild winters and warm, dry summers. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, so unheated sea swimming is concentrated between roughly June and September; the community's indoor heated pool extends swimming beyond that window. The site sits at approximately 37 m above sea level, and the gradient towards the beach is a flat 1.1%, meaning no significant walking climb between the apartment and the shore, relevant for older residents and daily beach routines. Rainfall is concentrated outside the summer months, and the area records around 3,163 housing transactions per year, indicating an active rather than dormant local market.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is the defining recreational asset: the community's private access leads directly onto the sand and promenade, with beachside restaurants a short walk away. Along the wider coast, Playa de la Misericordia (3.0 km straight-line), Playa Sacaba (3.4 km) and Playa de San Andrés (3.5 km) offer alternatives, with actual driving distances somewhat greater. Golf is well covered, with three courses within 8 km straight-line: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 5.2 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 7.8 km. Within the community, recreation is structured year-round: two outdoor pools with children's areas, an indoor heated pool, Turkish bath, jacuzzi and sauna, a gym, and both padel and tennis courts, the covered padel court remaining usable in rain and strong sun. For walkers and birdwatchers, the Observatorio de Aves Marinas sits 4.5 km away, and viewpoints such as Mirador Torre del Atabal (3.2 km) offer elevated coastal panoramas.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Against comparable projects in the region, this apartment occupies a different market segment from the new-build alternatives listed. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all substantially below this property's €565,000 fixed price. The comparison is instructive rather than direct. Those are developer-led projects with price lists, meaning the quoted figures are entry-level units whose final cost typically rises with floor level, orientation and spec upgrades; this apartment, by contrast, is a completed, viewable existing home with a defined position, second floor, left wing, south-facing, sea views, and no construction-phase uncertainty. The price differential reflects three factors. First, the beachfront location with direct promenade access is uncommon in the new-build pipeline, where seafront plots are largely built out and most off-plan stock sits inland of the coastal road. Second, the community facility package, spa, indoor heated pool, gym, padel, tennis, 24-hour security, is funded and operational rather than promised. Third, the 33.39 m² covered terrace materially increases usable space relative to interior-only comparisons. Against this stand the trade-offs: a 2012 building carries installations at mid-life rather than new, one bedroom narrows the buyer pool, and holiday letting is conditional on approvals rather than guaranteed. Within the New Golden Mile itself, resale beachfront stock competes mainly with other established urbanisations rather than with off-plan launches, so realistic price benchmarking should focus on comparable resale units in the same coastal band.
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