This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment forms part of an 88-unit contemporary development in the Selwo area of Estepona, on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella. Completed in 2024 and available as a key-ready resale, the property offers 89 m² of living space with a south to south-west facing terrace. The asking price is a fixed €520,000. The gated community includes a lagoon-style pool, heated indoor pool, spa, gym and co-working spaces. Beaches lie roughly 2.6 km away as the crow flies, with several golf courses within a short drive.
Within Estepona and the wider Costa del Sol, the Selwo corridor occupies a distinct middle market segment. Comparable new-build projects advertise from-prices that sit below this apartment's €520,000 fixed asking price: Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000. Two factors explain the gap. First, those figures are entry prices for from-list projects, often for smaller units or earlier phases, whereas this is a completed 89 m² two-bedroom home with a parking space and storage room already included. Second, location carries weight: Selwo sits on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella (19 km), a corridor associated with golf resorts and larger plots, while Torre del Mar and parts of Mijas sit in denser, more easterly market segments. Against Marbella itself, a city of nearly 148,000 inhabitants, Selwo offers lower density and closer golf access at a lower price point than equivalent Marbella addresses. Buyers comparing options should weigh the trade-off explicitly: an off-plan unit elsewhere may cost less per square metre but carries delivery risk and a waiting period, while this key-ready apartment in a resort-style community commands a premium for immediacy, amenity access and a proven finished condition. The district's 3,163 annual housing transactions indicate sufficient market activity for future resale liquidity, and the proximity of both Gibraltar (42 km) and Málaga (57 km) airports widens the rental and second-home appeal relative to areas served by a single airport.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Selwo, a residential zone on Estepona's New Golden Mile, positioned between the town centres of Estepona and Marbella (19 km away in a straight line). The nearest beach, Playa de Guadalmansa, lies 2.6 km away as the crow flies, with a flat gradient of 1.9% towards the coast. Three golf courses sit within 3.4 km, and everyday amenities including restaurants and pharmacies are found within 2 km.
The home is configured for low-maintenance living: two bedrooms with an en-suite master bathroom, a separate laundry room, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning and double glazing. A private parking space and storage room in the underground garage are included. Communal facilities, outdoor pool, heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and gym, place wellness options within the community itself rather than requiring daily travel.
Construction was completed in 2024 and the apartment is delivered key-ready, allowing immediate occupation. The completion date is indicative and should be confirmed with the seller. As an existing home within a newly finished development, the buyer acquires a recent build with the fittings already installed, avoiding the waiting period associated with off-plan purchases in the same area.
The property offers two bedrooms across 89 m², which limits space for larger households. It is an apartment within a community, so no private garden or private pool is included; outdoor swimming is via the communal pool. No beach is within walking distance for most residents, the coast lies approximately 2.6 km away by direct measurement, and the property data does not state any provision for pets, holiday letting permits or furnished delivery beyond an optional furniture package.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home benefits from the gated community, the two-bedroom layout and the fact that everything is finished and usable from day one, no off-plan waiting or construction risk. Remote workers or early retirees who want wellness facilities on site, including the heated indoor pool for the cooler months and the gym, find daily routines covered without leaving the urbanisation. Golf players place three courses within 3.4 km, with El Coto de la Serena barely a two-minute drive. Buyers prioritising outdoor living will value the south-west terrace orientation and sunset exposure. The home is less suited to scenarios requiring more than two bedrooms, or to households that want to reach the beach, international schools or Estepona's marina on foot, Playa de Guadalmansa is 2.6 km in a straight line, The International School of Estepona 4.5 km, and Puerto Estepona 8.8 km. Households without a car, or buyers seeking a private plot with garden and private pool, would need to look elsewhere. For a buyer combining permanent residence on the Costa del Sol with occasional rental use, the location between Estepona and Marbella and the completed condition are relevant practical factors to weigh against the community setting.
The apartment dates from a 2024 completion, which places it within current Spanish building standards for thermal insulation, glazing and ventilation. The listed specifications point to a mid-to-upper finishing level: double glazing throughout, fitted wardrobes, a separate utility room rather than a combined laundry corner, and an en-suite master bathroom with double sinks. Air conditioning is installed for both cooling and heating cycles. The interior layout follows the contemporary Costa del Sol pattern: an entrance hall opening into an open-plan living area with an American kitchen, and large sliding patio doors with glass balustrades leading to a double terrace. The condition is described as excellent, consistent with a recently delivered home. Beyond the private spaces, the communal infrastructure reflects the same standard: a heated indoor pool, a spa area with sauna and jacuzzi, changing rooms, a gymnasium and co-working and social lounge spaces. Practical elements that affect long-term ownership are present, a lift serves the building, the community is gated, and the underground car park (visible in the listing imagery with clearly marked bays) includes a private parking space and separate storage room. Buyers should independently verify the exact appliance and furniture inventory, since furniture is offered as an option rather than included, and request the community fees and IBI amounts from the seller, as these are not stated in the available data.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €520,000 as a key-ready existing home. This buys 89 m² of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus a parking space and storage room. For context, new-build projects in the wider region advertise from-prices: Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000. Those figures typically concern smaller or earlier-phase units; a completed, equipped apartment with resort amenities in the Selwo corridor carries a different position. Furniture is available as an optional addition and is not included in the stated price. Availability is immediate given the completed status, subject to confirmation.
Daily life here is organised around a gated resort-style community set back from the coast on a quiet stretch of the New Golden Mile. The apartment's south and south-west orientation means the terrace receives sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, with the description noting sunset views over the surrounding landscape. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors connect the open-plan living area and American-style kitchen to a double terrace, so the boundary between indoor and outdoor space is largely open for much of the year given the regional average monthly temperatures of 15–25°C. Mornings are likely to be spent around the community: the lagoon-style pool, the landscaped gardens or, for remote workers, the co-working lounge. Errands require a short drive. Within 2 km there are four restaurants, two pharmacies and a café; the beach at Playa de Guadalmansa is 2.6 km away in a direct line, so realistically a few minutes by car. Golf is the closest form of recreation: El Coto de la Serena lies 1.4 km away, with Flamingos Golf at 2.4 km and Tramores Golf at 3.4 km. The area feels residential rather than touristic despite the presence of 24 hotels in the wider district, and the elevated position relative to the coast provides separation from coastal road noise. A car is a practical necessity here; the 21 public transport stops and 6 lines in the area serve the corridor but do not replace private mobility for daily routines.
Selwo is a low-density residential zone on Estepona's western side, known for its elevated position above the coastal plain and its proximity to the Selwo Aventura park. The immediate surroundings are quiet by Costa del Sol standards: the gradient to the beach is a flat 1.9%, and the area sits at 53 m elevation, enough to separate the urbanisation from the coastal strip without creating steep access roads. Amenities within 2 km cover the basics, four restaurants, two pharmacies and a café, while larger shopping requires a trip towards Estepona town or the commercial centres along the A-7 corridor. The nearest beaches are Playa de Guadalmansa (2.6 km direct), Playa del Sol Villacana (3.1 km) and Playa del Saladillo (3.4 km), all typical sandy stretches of the New Golden Mile with adjacent beach clubs. Marbella lies 19 km away in a straight line, Estepona's marina around 8.8 km, and Málaga city 66 km. Public transport exists in the form of 6 lines and 21 stops, sufficient for occasional trips along the coast, but daily life here assumes use of a car. The tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and nearly 6,900 beds in the district, brings seasonal variation to traffic and beach occupancy, though the urbanisation's set-back position dampens most of that effect.
The map shows the apartment's position in Selwo, set back from the coast between Estepona and Marbella. Note the cluster of golf courses to the immediate west and south, the beach strip roughly 2.6 km to the southeast, and the road corridor connecting eastwards towards Marbella and the airports.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Selwo occupies a strategic middle position on the New Golden Mile, the residential corridor that links Estepona with Marbella (19 km straight-line) and Benahavís inland. Within Estepona municipality, it represents the quieter, greener western segment, set slightly above the coast. Marbella provides the nearest large urban and retail centre; Málaga, the provincial capital at 66 km, is the region's main hub. Algeciras and Gibraltar (42 km) lie to the west, connecting the area to a second airport option. On the Costa del Sol as a whole, the area trades the density of central Marbella or Fuengirola for a lower-volume, golf-and-nature setting, with annual housing transactions in the district reaching 3,163, an active but not saturated market.
Accessibility is organised around the coastal corridor between Estepona and Marbella. Gibraltar Airport is the closest aviation option at roughly 42 km in a straight line, while Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) lies approximately 57 km direct, realistically a drive of around 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. Beaches sit between 2.6 and 3.4 km away by direct measurement; road distances will be longer. Golf courses cluster closest of all: El Coto de la Serena at 1.4 km, Flamingos Golf at 2.4 km and Tramores Golf at 3.4 km, with the Racket Club Villa Paderna at 3.0 km for tennis and padel. Electric-vehicle owners can charge at the Supercharger Estepona 1.8 km away and the Zunder, GALP station 8.0 km away. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the area, and education by 19 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and The International School of Estepona at 4.5 km. A car remains the practical mode for nearly all of these trips; the local bus lines supplement rather than replace private transport.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 42 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 57 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical western Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 18.9°C with monthly averages ranging between 15 and 25°C. Frost is effectively absent at 53 m elevation near the coast, and summer heat is moderated by sea proximity, though the south-west facing terrace will receive strong afternoon sun in July and August, the double glazing and air conditioning address this. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, comfortably long enough for outdoor pool use from late spring to early autumn, with the community's heated indoor pool extending swimming through winter. The setting near Selwo Aventura and the foothills of the Sierra Bermeja range gives the area a greener backdrop than the built-up coastal strip. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, as is normal for southern Spain, so most days outside that period are dry and suited to terrace living.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest shoreline is Playa de Guadalmansa at 2.6 km in a straight line, followed by Playa del Sol Villacana (3.1 km) and Playa del Saladillo (3.4 km), all part of the New Golden Mile beach chain between Estepona and San Pedro, with their associated chiringuitos and beach clubs. Recreation beyond the coast is dominated by golf: El Coto de la Serena (1.4 km), Flamingos Golf (2.4 km) and Tramores Golf (3.4 km) form a cluster around Selwo, with additional courses such as La Resina mentioned in the development's own description. Racquet sports are available at the Racket Club Villa Paderna (3.0 km) and Club de Tenis (3.3 km). The community itself supplies a lagoon-style outdoor pool, a heated indoor pool, spa, sauna and gym, so swimming and training need not depend on the beach calendar. Puerto Estepona (8.8 km) and the Puerto Deportivo (8.9 km) offer marina-based leisure, dining and water sports within a ten-minute drive.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 86 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 55 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 172 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 73 mm |
| May | 19.6°C | 33 mm |
| June | 23.5°C | 11 mm |
| July | 26.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.4°C | 76 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 96 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 84 mm |
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Ref: VL719140
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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