A one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment of 65 m² situated on the first floor of a building completed in 2003 within the Los Hidalgos Golf area of La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol. The property is key-ready and offered at a fixed asking price of €220,000. It lies approximately 0.6 km from La Duquesa beach as the crow flies, with the marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa about 0.3 km away. The apartment has a south-facing terrace with views towards the Mediterranean, air conditioning throughout, and an existing tourist rental licence.
Within the western Costa del Sol, La Duquesa occupies a distinct middle position between the high-profile Marbella market 35 km to the east and the Sotogrande estate area 9 km to the west. Pricing reflects that in-between status. New-build comparables in the region start at €205,000 for Lantana Residencial in Mijas (further east, apartment-led), €269,950 for Aquamar in Torre del Mar on the eastern Axarquía coast, and €321,000 for Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona, the nearest comparable location at roughly 15 km along the coast. A fixed €220,000 asking price for a completed, licensed, sea-view one-bedroom unit with marina proximity therefore sits noticeably below new-build pricing in Estepona, a gap that partly reflects the 2003 construction date, the one-bedroom format and resale rather than off-plan conditions. Market liquidity in the area appears reasonable: around 1,351 housing transactions per year are recorded locally, indicating an active resale market without the intensity of Marbella or Estepona town centres. Lifestyle-wise, La Duquesa trades the nightlife and density of Marbella for a marina-and-golf environment with a year-round Spanish village presence at Castillo, and it benefits from proximity to both Gibraltar and Málaga airports. For buyers weighing rental yield, the existing tourist licence and walkable amenities are practical advantages over comparable new-build units that may still be awaiting licence issuance. For buyers prioritising new construction, energy performance or multiple bedrooms, alternatives in Estepona and Mijas will fit the brief better.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Los Hidalgos Golf, a residential area adjoining the marina and beach of La Duquesa, roughly midway between Sotogrande and Estepona. Daily amenities are concentrated within two kilometres, including more than thirty restaurants, three pharmacies and a commercial centre with supermarket and gym. Marbella lies 35 km away in a straight line; Algeciras 32 km.
The layout suits a single occupant or couple, or use as a holiday base with rental potential. The bedroom has fitted wardrobes and views over the communal gardens and swimming pool; the bathroom is fitted with a bath. The south-facing terrace connects the open-plan living area with outdoor space. A lift and intercom-controlled entrance provide practical access to the first floor.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 2003 and the apartment is key-ready, described by the vendor as well maintained and available fully furnished if required. Any completion or handover dates in connection with a purchase would follow the standard transfer process for an existing home rather than a construction schedule.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom within 65 m² of living area, which sets limits on household size and guest accommodation; the second sleeping space shown is a bunk-bed room. The building dates from 2003. There is no private pool or private garden; outdoor space consists of the terrace and shared communal facilities. No parking details or plot size are recorded in the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable coastal home with sea views and walkable amenities would find the 65 m² layout and first-floor position practical: lift access, a single bathroom to maintain, and a terrace that extends the living space southwards. A buyer looking for a holiday base with occasional rental income can use the existing tourist licence, a meaningful administrative advantage on the Costa del Sol, where new licences are increasingly restricted in some municipalities. Solo buyers, including those planning part-year relocation, benefit from the concentration of services within two kilometres and the year-round activity around Castillo and the marina. The property is less suited to families needing multiple bedrooms, to buyers wanting a private pool or garden, or to those seeking new-build construction standards and warranties, the building dates from 2003. Buyers who plan to rely on public transport should note there are five bus lines and 29 stops in the area, workable for coastal hops but generally supplemented by a car for regional travel. Investors comparing against new-build pricing may find the fixed €220,000 asking price, delivered condition and licence a coherent package for the short-let market around La Duquesa marina.
The apartment is described as well maintained by its current owners and presented in move-in condition. The kitchen is contemporary and fully fitted in an open-plan arrangement with a breakfast bar, generous worktop space and storage, flowing directly into the living area, a layout that suits both everyday use and holiday letting. Large patio doors connect the living room to the south-facing terrace, and the vendor reports air conditioning throughout the apartment. The entrance hall, generous by the standards of a 65 m² unit, opens into a living area with natural light from the terrace elevation. The bedroom includes fitted wardrobes and looks over the communal gardens and pool; the bathroom is fitted with a bath rather than a walk-in shower, which some buyers may wish to note. Furniture can be included if required, which reduces set-up cost for a turnkey purchase or rental launch. As a 2003 building, the construction predates current new-build energy and insulation standards, and no refurbishment programme is recorded in the available data. Buyers assessing long-term running costs should factor the age of the building, the communal garden and pool maintenance reflected in community fees, and the standard Spanish purchase costs. Overall, the finishing level reads as a cared-for resale rather than a renovated premium unit: functional, coherent and immediately usable.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €220,000. This is an existing resale home, not a new-build development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-price. For context, new-build comparables in the wider region start at €205,000 at Lantana Residencial in Mijas, €269,950 at Aquamar in Torre del Mar and €321,000 at Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona; those figures relate to new construction and are not directly equivalent to a completed resale unit. Availability is immediate in principle, as the property is key-ready, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process. The tourist rental licence already in place is a relevant factor for buyers assessing rental income against the purchase price.
Daily life around this apartment is shaped by the compact, walkable cluster of La Duquesa: the marina at roughly 300 metres straight-line distance, the beach at 0.6 km, and the commercial centre of Los Hidalgos within a two-minute walk according to the existing description. That combination means most day-to-day errands, supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants, gym, do not require a car. The area holds 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist within a two-kilometre radius, which indicates a settled, service-oriented neighbourhood rather than a purely seasonal resort. The rhythm of the area follows the coast: mornings on the south-facing terrace, walks along the promenade to the marina, and swimming during the roughly five months per year when sea temperature reaches 20°C or above. The apartment's position on a golf development, with Doña Julia Golf 2.5 km away and Estepona Golf 6.3 km away, adds a green, low-density backdrop of vineyards and fairways between the building and the coast. The seaside village atmosphere of Castillo, a five-minute walk downhill, provides traditional Spanish bars and restaurants that stay active year-round, which matters for anyone considering off-season residence. As a first-floor unit with lift access, the property suits buyers who want to avoid stairs without accepting a ground-floor position. The one-bedroom layout frames it as a couples' home, a solo residence or an income-producing holiday let rather than a family dwelling.
The immediate environment combines a golf-course setting with coastal convenience. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, the marina at the heart of the area, lies roughly 300 metres away in a straight line and offers waterfront dining and leisure; Puerto de Sotogrande is 8.9 km away for a larger, more upscale marina scene. La Duquesa beach is 0.6 km away with a flat gradient of 2.3%, meaning the walk to the sea involves no significant hill. Education and healthcare are represented within the wider area: three primary schools, one secondary school and one health centre serve the locality, which supports year-round residency rather than purely seasonal occupation. Housing activity in the area runs at about 1,351 transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated resale market. The elevation of 14 metres above sea level keeps the apartment close to sea level, moderating summer heat slightly compared with inland Andalusian towns. Road access follows the A-7 coastal corridor, connecting to Estepona in one direction and Sotogrande and Gibraltar in the other, while Marbella sits 35 km straight-line to the east. Public transport, five lines and 29 stops, covers local movement, though most residents keep a car for regional trips.
The map shows the apartment's position within Los Hidalgos Golf, immediately inland of the La Duquesa marina and beach. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances may be longer. The cluster of amenities around the marina and the spread of golf courses along this stretch of coast are visible at wider zoom levels.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the western Costa del Sol between Estepona and Sotogrande, closer to Cádiz province than to Málaga city. Marbella lies 35 km east in a straight line and Málaga city 83 km, while Algeciras and Gibraltar sit 32 km and 25 km to the west. This positioning gives the area a quieter, less densely built character than the Marbella, Benalmádena corridor, while retaining coastal motorway access to both. For international buyers, the unusual feature is dual airport access: Gibraltar at roughly 25 km and Málaga at roughly 74 km.
Distances in this section are straight-line unless stated otherwise. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is 0.6 km away; Playa de la Chullera is 2.6 km. The marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is 0.3 km from the property. Golf options surround the area: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. A sports centre, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas, lies 3.0 km away. For air travel, Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is approximately 25 km away and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) approximately 74 km; both are realistic options, with Gibraltar particularly close for UK-linked travel. Larger towns frame the region: Algeciras at 32 km, Marbella at 35 km and Málaga city at 83 km. Within two kilometres, the daily infrastructure of 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist covers routine needs without driving. Bus service in the locality runs on five lines across 29 stops, adequate for coastal hops; a car remains the practical choice for Marbella, Estepona and airport runs.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this stretch of coast records an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, consistent with the mild Mediterranean pattern of the western Costa del Sol. The swimming season extends to roughly five months per year during which sea temperature stays at or above 20°C, typically from late spring into early autumn. At 14 metres above sea level, the apartment sits on nearly flat terrain, the gradient to the beach measures 2.3%, so no stairs or steep paths separate the home from the sea. The inland backdrop consists of the golf course and vineyards of Los Hidalgos, which provide green open space between the buildings and the coast, while the hills of the Sierra Bermeja range rise further inland near Estepona. Rainfall on this coast concentrates in the winter half of the year, leaving long dry summers. For residents, this translates into a climate where terrace use is realistic for most of the year and where the south-facing orientation of this apartment captures the lower winter sun.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beach of La Duquesa, 0.6 km from the apartment, forms the primary recreational resource: a broad stretch of dark Mediterranean sand backed by the seaside village of Castillo and the promenade leading to the marina. Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km westwards, is a quieter cove-backed beach towards the Sotogrande direction. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa functions as the area's leisure hub, with waterfront restaurants, an international atmosphere and boat-related activity. Golf frames the recreation offer: Doña Julia Golf (2.5 km) is the nearest 18-hole course, with an academy at Albayt Resort (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km) adding variety. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away. The combination of beach, promenade walking and golf within a three-kilometre radius defines the outdoor lifestyle of the area, and the flat terrain makes cycling and walking along the coast practical for most of the year.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.0°C | 75 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 44 mm |
| March | 14.2°C | 146 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 61 mm |
| May | 19.4°C | 30 mm |
| June | 23.0°C | 9 mm |
| July | 25.9°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.2°C | 4 mm |
| September | 23.3°C | 23 mm |
| October | 20.0°C | 69 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 94 mm |
| December | 13.2°C | 76 mm |
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Ref: VL758329
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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