This 140 m² two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment forms part of the Bahía de la Plata complex on the New Golden Mile near Estepona, with direct access to the seafront promenade and beach. Completed in 2012 and now key-ready, the property includes a 30 m² terrace overlooking the gardens and the sea, a smart home system, a parking space and a storage room. The asking price is fixed at €799,000. Communal facilities comprise three swimming pools, a gym, paddle tennis courts and 24-hour security with video surveillance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a frontline beach complex with direct access to the promenade, a few minutes by car from Estepona town centre and its full range of amenities. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 4 km away in a straight line, while the nearest beach is approximately 3 km from the wider area. Shops, restaurants and services are concentrated along the coast road.
The home offers a large living room opening onto the terrace, a fully equipped kitchen, a separate laundry area with washer and dryer, and two bathrooms, one with a shower, one with a bathtub. A smart home system and furnished interior are included. Communal pools, a gym and paddle courts cover sport and leisure needs within the complex itself.
This is an existing home rather than a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2012 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. No construction phase or delivery period applies; completion dates for any transaction steps remain indicative and depend on the notary process.
The property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms across 140 m², which limits capacity for larger households. It is an apartment within a communal complex, so no private garden or private pool belongs to the unit. The purchase includes a parking space and storage room but no additional plots. The price is a fixed asking price of €799,000.
Ref: VL423358
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
The profile suits a couple or small family seeking a low-maintenance second home on the coast, since the smart home system, security and included furnishings reduce the practical burden of ownership at a distance. It also fits buyers planning a permanent move who want the swimming pool, gym and paddle courts handled communally rather than privately maintained. Owners who travel frequently benefit from the controlled access and video surveillance, which are relevant factors for insurance and peace of mind during absences. The two-bedroom layout works for households of two to four people, with the second bedroom and bathtub bathroom accommodating children or guests. Buyers requiring three or more bedrooms, a private garden or a private pool should look elsewhere, as this unit does not provide them. Those who value walking access to the beach above all else will find the direct promenade connection the decisive feature. Finally, purchasers who prefer to avoid construction risk, a completed 2012 building with immediate handover, are better served here than by off-plan alternatives in the same price bracket, where delivery dates are always indicative.
The apartment was completed in 2012 and is described as finished with high-quality furniture and materials. The interior images confirm a contemporary register: bedrooms with dark wooden headboards, mirrored wardrobes and a floral wallpaper accent, a covered patio oriented towards the sea, and a functional laundry room with grid windows housing both washer and dryer. The kitchen is delivered fully equipped. Technical features include a smart home system, allowing integrated control of lighting and climate functions. Bathrooms are split by type, one shower, one bathtub, which distributes use across the household. The 30 m² terrace extends the 140 m² interior and is oriented over the communal gardens towards the sea, with the covered patio section providing shade during the warmer months. Within the complex, the standard of shared facilities is unusually broad: three swimming pools of which one is heated and indoors, a fully equipped gym, and paddle tennis courts. A parking space and storage room are included in the purchase. As with any resale property, the general condition corresponds to a building of roughly thirteen years of age; an independent technical inspection remains the buyer's own verification step before purchase.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €799,000. This is an existing, completed home, not a new-build price list, so no unit variation or tiered pricing applies. The price reflects a frontline position in the Bahía de la Plata complex, a completed building from 2012, and the inclusion of furniture, a parking space and a storage room. For comparison, new-build apartments in the wider region currently start from roughly €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, though those figures concern projects without this direct seafront setting. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life here revolves around the seafront. The terrace functions as an extension of the living room, oriented towards the gardens and the Mediterranean, and suitable for meals outdoors through most of the year given the regional climate of 12 to 27°C average monthly temperatures. Mornings can begin with a walk along the promenade directly accessible from the complex, and the indoor heated pool allows swimming regardless of the season. The living room connects to the terrace through large openings, keeping the sea in view from the main living space. Practical routines are covered: the kitchen is fully equipped, the laundry area has its own washer and dryer, and the second bathroom with bathtub suits families with young children or guests staying over. The main bedroom accommodates a 1.8 × 2 m bed; the second bedroom a 1.5 × 1.9 m bed, which defines the realistic occupancy for the unit. Because 24-hour security and video surveillance operate continuously, the apartment works for owners who are absent for longer stretches, as does the included parking space in a guarded environment. Estepona town centre is a few minutes away by car for shopping, markets and services, so the routine is one of seaside quiet with urban amenities within short reach.
The immediate surroundings are dense with daily services: within 2 km there are 23 restaurants, 27 pharmacies, 7 banks and 4 cafés, along with a dentist. Healthcare is covered by 2 health centres in the area, and education by 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, which matters for permanent relocation rather than holiday use. Sports facilities sit close by, including Campo de Fútbol Los Prados at 0.6 km and a petanque court at the same distance. Public transport runs on 4 lines with 22 stops, and the Los Prados train station lies 0.8 km away in a straight line, with Guadalhorce and Clínico stations both at 1.6 km. This combination means a car is convenient but not strictly essential for local errands. The area carries a tourism infrastructure of 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds, so the population swells in summer and quiets outside the season, a rhythm typical of the Costa del Sol. Housing transactions in the area run at roughly 3,160 per year, indicating an active resale market. The flat gradient of 1.1% towards the beach makes the walk to the sea manageable on foot or by bicycle.
The map shows the apartment's frontline position on the New Golden Mile, with the beach and promenade immediately adjacent. Markers indicate the nearby beaches, golf courses, train stations and the airport at roughly 4 km straight-line distance. Estepona town centre lies a few minutes' drive to the west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The New Golden Mile is the coastal strip between Estepona and Marbella, one of the established residential zones of the western Costa del Sol. The position combines frontline beach living with a few minutes' drive to Estepona's town centre and its amenities. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport at roughly 4 km straight-line distance places the property unusually close to international flights for the region. The area sits between the more urbanised Marbella corridor and the quieter Estepona outskirts, giving residents access to both without living in either's busiest sections.
The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, lies 3.0 km away as the crow flies, with Playa Sacaba and Playa de San Andrés at 3.4 and 3.5 km respectively; the apartment's own complex, however, offers direct access to the promenade and beach at its doorstep. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 4 km in a straight line, one of the shortest airport distances on the coast, while Gibraltar sits around 100 km away. Train connections are close: Los Prados station at 0.8 km and two further stations at 1.6 km straight-line distance. Electric vehicle owners can charge at three points within 4 km. By car, the coast road links the area to Estepona town centre in a few minutes and to Marbella and Fuengirola further east. Road distances are longer than straight-line figures, so actual travel times should be verified in person.
| 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 an average annual temperature of 18.7°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer, the classic Mediterranean pattern of the Costa del Sol. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, although the complex's heated indoor pool extends swimming to the whole year for residents. The elevation is 37 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of only 1.1%, meaning the terrain is flat and walks to the coast involve no notable climb. Sunshine hours in the region support outdoor use of the 30 m² terrace for most of the year, and the covered patio section provides shelter from direct midday sun. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, keeping the summer dry.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is the central recreational feature: the complex connects directly to the promenade and beach. In the wider area, Playa de la Misericordia lies 3.0 km away as the crow flies, with two further beaches within 3.5 km. Golfers can reach Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 5.2 km straight-line distance, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 7.8 km, three courses within a short radius. Two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo, sit at roughly 5.2 and 5.3 km. Within the complex itself, three swimming pools, a gym and paddle tennis courts cover daily sport without leaving the grounds. For bird and nature interests, the Observatorio de Aves Marinas lies 4.5 km away and several viewpoints, including Mirador Torre del Atabal, are within 5 km.
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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At a fixed asking price of €799,000, this apartment positions itself well above the entry-level new-build supply in the region. 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 €321,000. Those developments offer modern construction and communal facilities at lower entry points, but they are inland or second-line projects without direct seafront access. The premium here buys three things those alternatives generally do not provide: a frontline position with direct promenade access, a completed building that removes delivery risk entirely, and an unusually broad communal programme, three pools including a heated indoor pool, a gym, paddle courts and continuous security. Buyers comparing square-metre prices should also note that this unit includes furniture, a parking space and a storage room, which resale listings in the new-build segment often price separately. The regional market context matters as well: roughly 3,160 housing transactions per year in the area indicate steady liquidity, relevant for anyone considering later resale. Against new-build alternatives, the trade-off is clear, newer construction and developer warranties on one side, immediate seafront occupancy and established surroundings on the other. The New Golden Mile itself carries a quieter, residential character compared with central Marbella, while remaining within a short drive of both Marbella and Estepona town centres, which supports its standing among the more established addresses on the western Costa del Sol.
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