This recently renovated two-bedroom apartment is located in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol between Sotogrande and Estepona. The property measures 93 m², has two bathrooms, two terraces and a communal pool area including a heated pool. The asking price is €265,000. The apartment was completed in 2003, has been fully refurbished, and comes with a tourist licence and current bookings. La Duquesa beach is 0.6 km away as the crow flies, and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina sits 0.3 km from the front door.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies within the La Duquesa urbanisation in Manilva municipality, 300 metres from the marina and roughly 600 metres from the beach. The nearest larger towns are Algeciras (32 km straight-line) and Marbella (35 km straight-line). Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 km away and Málaga Airport about 74 km, both measured in a direct line.
The home offers 93 m² of living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning (hot and cold), a fireplace, two terraces facing south and west, a parking space and a storage room. The communal grounds contain two swimming pools, one heated and open year-round. A lift serves the building.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2003 and has since been fully renovated; its condition is described as excellent. It is key-ready, meaning no waiting period applies and the buyer can take occupation immediately after completion of the purchase. The 2003 completion date means building standards correspond to that construction period.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or private garage, parking is a dedicated space and the pools are communal. At 93 m² it is a compact two-bedroom layout. The building dates from 2003, so it lacks the specifications and warranties of new-build developments. No sea view is listed; views are of the mountains, golf course, countryside and pool area.
Ref: VL311969
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer who wants an immediately usable coastal home rather than an off-plan wait. Recognisable situations include: a couple seeking a manageable 93 m² second home within walking distance of the sea and marina, where the flat terrain and building lift make the location practical year-round. Buyers targeting rental income can use the existing tourist licence and the bookings already in place, a point that distinguishes this unit from many resale apartments in the area, where licences are harder to obtain. Purchasers who place value on outdoor space may find the two terraces with different orientations relevant, as they extend the usable living area across most of the day. Golf players benefit from three courses within about six kilometres. It is less obvious a match for households needing three or more bedrooms, a private garden or a private pool, those requirements point towards villas or larger new-build developments at higher price points. The 2003 construction date also matters for buyers who specifically want a newer building with modern energy standards; those buyers would compare against new-build stock at €316,000 and above nearby.
The apartment has been fully refurbished in recent years, and its condition is recorded as excellent. The renovation covered the interiors broadly: the listing refers to modern finishes, a refreshed bathroom and a bedroom with decorative wallpaper and mirror details, visible in the photography. Climate control is present in the form of air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, supplemented by a fireplace in the living area, the latter mainly atmospheric, and a separate firewood storage space is provided. Storage is addressed through fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms plus a separate storage room, an arrangement that keeps the compact floor plan workable. Outdoor finishes include two covered terraces finished with artificial grass, each with space for a table and chairs. The building itself dates from 2003, so the structural shell, glazing and insulation follow the standards of that period rather than current building codes; the renovation applies to the interior and installations visible to the buyer. A lift serves the building. A dedicated parking space is included. Documentation on the exact technical specification of the renovation, boiler age, electrical installation, glazing type, is not part of the available data and should be verified during a viewing or through the technical due diligence of the purchase process.
The asking price is a fixed €265,000 for this specific, completed apartment, not a starting price from a price list. At 93 m² of living space this equates to roughly €2,850 per square metre. For comparison, new-build projects nearby start higher: Alonia in La Duquesa from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. Those figures refer to different product types and should be read as context, not a like-for-like comparison. Because this apartment already holds a tourist licence with bookings in place, it can be rented out from the moment of purchase, subject to local regulations. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life here revolves around a walkable coastal quarter. The marina of La Duquesa, 300 metres away, functions as the local centre of gravity: its quayside concentrates restaurants, cafés and evening footfall, and the apartment sits within walking distance, roughly twenty minutes on foot according to the seller's description. The beach at La Duquesa is about 600 metres away in a direct line, over flat terrain with a gradient of just 2.3%, so the walk to the sea involves no serious climbing. The immediate surroundings offer 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist within two kilometres, together with three primary schools and one secondary school. Healthcare is covered by a health centre in the area. For sports, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3 km away, and golfers can reach Doña Julia at 2.5 km, an golf academy at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. The two terraces, one south-facing and one west-facing, structure outdoor living through the day: sun on the southern terrace around midday and late afternoon light on the western side, with a pool and mountain view. Because the building has a lift, access is straightforward for older residents or those with reduced mobility. A car is convenient for reaching Estepona or Sotogrande, but daily needs, eating out, groceries, the beach, the marina, are all within walking radius.
The surrounding area combines marina life with residential quiet. Within a two-kilometre radius the data records 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, a density typical of a consolidated holiday-residential zone rather than a rural setting. Education is available locally with three primary schools and one secondary school, and a health centre covers basic medical needs; these figures indicate that year-round living is feasible, not only seasonal occupancy. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 0.3 km away, acts as the social anchor of the neighbourhood. Public transport exists, five lines with 29 stops, which is limited compared with a city but sufficient for local connections along the coast. For excursions, Playa de la Chullera lies 2.6 km away as an alternative beach, and Puerto de Sotogrande, a larger and more exclusive marina, sits 8.9 km to the west. Marbella is 35 km in a direct line, which in practice means a drive of well over half an hour by road. The area is quietest outside the summer months; during July and August occupancy and traffic increase noticeably, as is common along the whole Costa del Sol.
The map shows the apartment's position between the La Duquesa marina (0.3 km) and the beach (0.6 km), with golf courses, Sotogrande and Estepona within a short radius. Distances shown are straight-line measurements; road distances are somewhat longer. The flat coastal strip is visible towards the Manilva hills in the background.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol, in Manilva municipality between Estepona and Sotogrande. This positions it closer to Gibraltar (about 25 km straight-line) than to Málaga (about 74 km), which shapes the buyer profile: the area draws heavily on British and northern European second-home owners using Gibraltar Airport. Compared with central Marbella, 35 km east, the setting is quieter and priced lower; compared with Sotogrande immediately to the west, it is less exclusive and more mixed between residential and holiday use. Housing activity in the area is substantial, with 1,351 transactions per year recorded locally.
Distances below are straight-line measurements; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is 0.6 km away, reachable on foot over flat ground. The marina is 0.3 km from the property. Gibraltar Airport lies approximately 25 km away in a direct line and mainly serves UK routes, while Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, about 74 km straight-line, offers the broadest flight network in the region; both require a drive of roughly 30 to 60 minutes by road depending on traffic on the A-7 coast road. Algeciras (32 km) connects to ferry services towards Morocco. Locally, five bus lines with 29 stops serve the area, so a car is not strictly necessary for the immediate neighbourhood but is practical for Estepona, Marbella and airport transfers. Golf courses at 2.5 to 6.3 km and the sports centre at 3.0 km are all short drives.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 14 metres above sea level with a gradient of only 2.3% towards the beach, meaning the terrain is flat and walking to the sea involves no stairs or slopes of consequence. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, consistent with the western Costa del Sol's mild winters and warm summers. The swimming season runs for approximately five months, during which sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, in practice from late May to October. The combination of a flat coastal position and the nearby hills of the Manilva hinterland gives the apartment its mountain and countryside views from the terraces while the sea remains a short walk away. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year; summers are predominantly dry and sunny, which supports year-round terrace use given the south- and west-facing orientation.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
La Duquesa beach, 0.6 km away, is the nearest swimming option; Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km to the west, offers a quieter alternative known for its rocky coves. Golf is the area's main organised sport, with three courses within striking distance: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. The two marinas frame the coastline, La Duquesa at 0.3 km and Sotogrande at 8.9 km, with waterfront dining and boat-related activities at both. On-site recreation centres on the communal grounds: two swimming pools, one of them heated and open all year, plus a jacuzzi section. The Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas, 3.0 km away, provides broader sports facilities. Walkers can use the coastal promenade connecting La Duquesa towards Sabinillas and Estepona.
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 is positioned at the accessible end of the price range. New-build alternatives nearby start notably higher: Alonia in La Duquesa lists from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. The €51,000 difference with the cheapest of these buys a new-build warranty, current building standards and typically a modern communal concept, but also a waiting period, since off-plan projects are not immediately usable. This apartment counters with immediacy: key-ready, renovated, and equipped with a tourist licence that is increasingly difficult to obtain for older stock in the region. That licence has practical value, because holiday-let income in La Duquesa is supported by the marina economy and by flight access via Gibraltar, 25 km away. Regionally, La Duquesa sits in the value band between Sotogrande, more exclusive, larger plots, higher price points, and Estepona town, which offers more urban services at comparable or slightly higher resale prices. Manilva municipality, with roughly 1,350 housing transactions per year, shows a liquid local market, which matters for resale flexibility. Buyers comparing this unit against new-build stock should also weigh the 2003 construction date: communal fees, building maintenance and energy performance of a twenty-year-old building differ from those of a 2024 development, and these costs belong in any like-for-like comparison.
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