This middle-floor resale apartment sits in an urbanisation in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The property offers 95 m² of built living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a 40 m² private terrace oriented to the south east, with views over the communal pool and the sea. Completed in 2015 and described as being in excellent condition, it is key-ready. The beach at La Duquesa lies roughly 600 metres away as the crow flies, and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is about 300 metres from the complex.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in an urbanised, walkable part of La Duquesa. The marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is about 300 metres away in a straight line, and the nearest beach roughly 600 metres. A supermarket (172 m) and pharmacy (182 m) are within a two-minute walk. The setting combines coastal proximity with everyday urban amenities within walking distance.
Functionally, the home provides two bedrooms including an en-suite bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen, a utility room, fitted wardrobes and a 40 m² terrace with a covered section. Air conditioning supplies both hot and cold air. Residents share a communal pool, gardens, paddle and tennis courts, and the complex includes a lift, private garage parking and 24-hour security with entry phone.
This is not a new-build project but a resale property, completed in 2015 and reported as key-ready and in excellent condition. Delivery is therefore immediate in practical terms: the buyer acquires an existing home rather than an off-plan unit. Any completion dates in the transaction refer to the notarial transfer process rather than a construction schedule.
The property does not offer a private pool or private garden; both are communal. No private outdoor parking is mentioned beyond the garage space, and the nearest electric-vehicle charging point listed is 10 km away. The nearest hospital is 6.6 km distant, and the building dates from 2015 rather than current new-build standards. No information is available about a storage room, underfloor heating or a heat pump.
Ref: VL251408
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home benefits from the gated complex, 24-hour security and a walkable setting where a car is not needed for daily essentials. Buyers who want immediate use, rather than waiting two or three years for an off-plan delivery, find here a completed home with air conditioning, a fitted kitchen and furniture partly included. Retirees or part-year residents value the flat terrain, the lift, the health centre in the area and the proximity of pharmacy and supermarket, though the hospital at 6.6 km should be factored in. Families with school-age children have three primary schools and one secondary school within the surrounding area, and the two-bathroom layout supports family use. Golf players get three courses within five kilometres, including Finca Cortesín. Conversely, the property suits buyers less well if they want a private pool, a large private garden or a detached villa format. Those needing regular access to Málaga Airport should note the roughly 74 km straight-line distance, while Gibraltar Airport is closer at about 25 km, relevant for UK-linked travel. As a rental or investment purchase, the combination of marina proximity, beach distance under 700 metres and a fixed price below new-build levels forms the core of the case.
The building dates from 2015, which places it within the era of modern Spanish construction standards, including the double glazing and fibre optic connection listed among the features. The apartment is described as being in excellent condition, which in this market segment typically means the current owner has maintained or renewed finishes; the photographs show a bathroom with a double sink and shower unit, indicating a specification above the basic regional norm. Climate control is provided by air conditioning units covering both hot and cold functions, a practical point, since coastal evenings in winter can be cool despite the average annual temperature of 18.5°C. The kitchen is fully fitted rather than an empty shell, and the property is sold part furnished, reducing initial outlay for a second-home buyer. Storage and layout are handled through fitted wardrobes and a separate utility room, a feature not always present in 95 m² apartments. The terrace combines a covered and an open section, extending usable hours into the hottest part of the day. Connectivity is covered by fibre optic, WiFi and satellite television. Services within the complex include a lift, a communal pool and gardens, paddle and tennis courts, an entry-phone system and 24-hour security, with private garage parking. No data is available on the energy performance certificate rating, the thermal insulation values or the community fees; these should be verified during due diligence, as should the exact technical condition given the building's 2015 completion date.
The asking price is fixed at €290,000 for this existing home; it is not a price-list starting figure. That positions it below nearby new-build comparables: Alonia in La Duquesa starts at €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona at €320,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600. The buyer therefore trades new-build warranties and developer payment structures for a completed, immediately habitable property at a lower entry point. The price includes a private garage space within a gated complex with 24-hour security, according to the listing data. Availability is direct, since the property is key-ready.
Daily life around this apartment is shaped by its position inside a gated urbanisation between the coast road and the sea. The morning routine can start on the south-east facing terrace, which catches early sun and looks across the communal pool towards the water. Because the terrace is 40 m² with a covered section, it functions almost as an extra room for much of the year, suitable for outdoor dining as the photographs indicate. Practical errands are short: the supermarket sits roughly 170 metres away and the pharmacy a similar distance, so shopping on foot is realistic. The marina, about 300 metres as the crow flies, concentrates restaurants, cafés and the atmosphere of a working leisure port within a few minutes' walk. The area is flat, with a gradient to the beach of around 2.3%, which makes walking and cycling to the beach and to nearby amenities straightforward, including for older residents. The immediate surroundings are urban rather than rural: restaurants and cafés are numerous within two kilometres, and the neighbourhood remains inhabited year-round rather than purely seasonal. For exercise, the urbanisation itself offers paddle and tennis courts, and the promenade towards Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km away, provides a coastal walking route. Golf is a short drive rather than a walk: Doña Julia is 2.5 km away and Finca Cortesín 4.3 km. The apartment's two bathrooms, one en-suite, suit two couples or a family sharing the space, and the utility room and fitted wardrobes support longer stays rather than only weekend use.
The surrounding area of La Duquesa and Manilva is characterised by medium-density coastal urbanisation with a working marina at its centre. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data lists 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, which indicates a food-oriented, service-complete neighbourhood where daily life can be conducted on foot. Public transport exists with five lines and 29 stops in the area, an unusual level for a settlement of this size on the Costa del Sol, meaning trips to Sabinillas, Estepona or inland Manilva village are possible without a car. Healthcare is split between a local health centre and the hospital at 6.6 km. Education is covered by three primary schools and one secondary school in the vicinity. The housing market shows meaningful activity, with 1,351 transactions per year recorded in the area, which supports liquidity for resale. The elevation of 14 metres and the 2.3% gradient to the beach mean no hills between the apartment and the shore. Noise and busyness follow the seasonal pattern typical of the coast: lively in July and August, considerably quieter from November to March, when many local businesses remain open thanks to the year-round population around the marina.
The map shows the apartment's position between the marina and the beach, with the supermarket and pharmacy immediately adjacent. Distances shown are straight-line; walking routes follow the flat coastal grid, so actual distances on foot are only slightly longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol, in the municipality of Manilva, between Estepona (roughly 20 minutes east by car) and Sotogrande to the west. This positions the apartment at the quieter, lower-density end of the coast, away from the high-rise intensity of Marbella and Fuengirola but within reach of both. The area's property market sits below Marbella price levels while sharing the same climate and coastline, which explains its draw among buyers comparing value along the coast. Gibraltar, at 25 km, adds a cross-border employment and travel dimension.
Distances in this section are straight-line, as the crow flies; actual road distances are somewhat longer. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies roughly 600 metres away, with Playa de Manilva at 835 metres and the quieter Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km. The supermarket (172 m) and pharmacy (182 m) are closer than the beach itself. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is 300 metres away; Puerto de Sotogrande, a larger marina, is 8.9 km. Golfers can reach Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín at 4.3 km and the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km. Regarding airports, the location analysis lists Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 74 km straight-line, while Gibraltar (GIB) is closer at about 25 km, a consideration for flight planning. By car, the A-7 coastal road connects the area to Estepona and Marbella eastwards and to Sotogrande and Cádiz province westwards. Electric-vehicle charging requires a drive, with the nearest listed point at 10 km.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical western Costa del Sol pattern: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of about five months during which sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, roughly June through October. The elevation of just 14 metres above sea level and the flat 2.3% gradient towards the shore mean the apartment shares the coastal microclimate, mild winters, warm summers softened by sea breezes, and high sunshine hours characteristic of this stretch of Andalusian coastline. The south-east orientation of the terrace aligns morning sun with breakfast use and avoids the most intense late-afternoon heat, with the covered section providing shade at midday. For nature, the coastal path towards Playa de la Chullera and the cliffs beyond offers walking territory, while inland Manilva rises into vineyard country within a short drive. The area records 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting the density of local festivals and traditions in Andalusian municipalities.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is one of the location's strongest assets. La Duquesa beach is about 600 metres away on foot, and Playa de Manilva 835 metres; both sit within the same walkable coastal stretch. Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km west, is known for rock formations and quieter coves, reachable via the coastal path for a longer walk. Recreation within the urbanisation includes a communal pool, paddle tennis and a tennis court, while Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas, a municipal sports centre, lies 3.0 km away. Golf options cluster within a 6 km radius: Doña Julia (2.5 km) is a public-access course, Finca Cortesín (4.3 km) is one of the region's championship venues, Estepona Golf is at 6.3 km, and a golf academy at Albayt Resort (4.9 km) caters to practice. Water-based recreation centres on Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 300 metres away, which besides its restaurant offer provides moorings and seasonal activities; Sotogrande's marina and its associated polo and sailing scene are 8.9 km west.
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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Within its immediate market, this apartment competes on price and immediacy. The nearest new-build comparable, Alonia in La Duquesa, starts at €316,000, a minimum of €26,000 above this asking price, while Aby Upper in Estepona starts at €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600. The buyer's trade-off is clear: new-build projects deliver current construction standards, developer warranties and phased payment structures, but typically two to three years of waiting and, in Estepona's case, a substantially higher entry price. This resale apartment, by contrast, is habitable from the moment of notarial transfer, with a 2015 build date that already includes double glazing and fibre optic. Locationally, La Duquesa sits at the value end of the western Costa del Sol. Estepona has seen significant new-build development and price growth along its regenerated promenade; Sotogrande, 8.9 km west, operates in a premium segment around its marina, polo fields and Valderrama golf heritage; Marbella, further east, occupies the top of the regional price ladder. La Duquesa and Manilva offer the same coastline and climate at lower price points, supported by a functioning year-round community around the marina, local schools and a health centre. For buyers prioritising rental yield or an affordable foothold, the combination of a sub-€300,000 fixed price, beach proximity under 700 metres and marina-based leisure is difficult to replicate in the new-build supply currently coming to market in Estepona and further east. The considerations on the other side of the ledger are resale rather than developer warranties, community fees that must be verified, and the modest scale of capital appreciation historically seen at this end of the coast compared with Marbella and Benahavís.
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