This two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor apartment is located in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The property offers 90 m² of built space, a 12 m² terrace and a 30 m² private garden, within a gated complex with communal pool and private parking. Completed in 2005 and in good condition, it is offered as a resale with a fixed asking price of €270,000. The beach at La Duquesa lies roughly 600 metres away as the crow flies, and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is about 300 metres from the complex.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Duquesa sits on the coast between Estepona and Sotogrande, west of Marbella. The apartment lies within walking distance of the marina and beach, at sea-level elevation on flat terrain. Restaurants, cafés, pharmacies and a health centre are all within two kilometres, giving the area a self-contained, year-round residential character rather than a purely seasonal one.
The home is oriented towards daily practicality: two bedrooms including one with an ensuite bathroom, a fully fitted kitchen with washing machine, air conditioning, and both a covered and private terrace opening onto a private garden. The ground floor position and garden views suit buyers who want outdoor space without stairs or heights, with the communal pool available within the gated complex.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2005 and is key-ready, offered as a resale in good condition. It is unfurnished, so buyers can move in at their own pace after purchase. No construction phase, off-plan payments or delivery dates apply; completion follows the standard Spanish resale purchase process.
The property does not offer sea views, a private pool, or furnishings. At 90 m² with a compact kitchen and a second bedroom of limited size, space is moderate rather than generous. The plot of 30 m² is a private garden area, not a large garden. There is no storage room mentioned, and the building dates from 2005, so fixtures reflect that generation of construction.
Ref: VL321667
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment suits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a lock-and-leave second home on the Costa del Sol will find the gated complex, private parking and low-maintenance garden practical for part-year use. Retirees or buyers who prefer no stairs may value the ground floor position and the flat walk to the beach and marina. A couple using it as a permanent base benefits from the health centre, pharmacies and supermarkets within reach, plus year-round restaurant trade in the marina area. It may also work as a rental investment: 1,351 housing transactions per year in the area indicate an active local market, and the location between Estepona and Sotogrande draws both holiday and golf visitors. Buyers for whom it fits less well include those wanting sea views, a private pool, three or more bedrooms, or modern new-build energy performance, the building dates from 2005 and the data does not mention recent renovation. Buyers needing substantial storage or a large garden will also find the 30 m² plot modest.
The apartment is documented as being in good condition, with a construction year of 2005. The kitchen is fully fitted and includes a washing machine, as visible in the interior photographs, which show a compact but functional layout. Climate control consists of air conditioning, and one bedroom has a ceiling fan, supplementing the south-west orientation with additional cooling during summer months. The two bathrooms include an ensuite serving the main bedroom, a layout typical of mid-2000s coastal construction in this segment. Finishing details visible in the images include a chandelier in the living room and standard tiling and joinery of that period. Buyers assessing the property should treat these as functional rather than contemporary: a 2005 build will generally pre-date current insulation and energy standards, and the data available does not mention upgrades such as double glazing, modern boilers or solar water heating. The private terrace is covered, extending its usable season, and the property includes a private parking space. Security is provided at complex level through gated access. The overall picture is a well-maintained resale that is habitable immediately, with the realistic expectation that some cosmetic modernisation may be desired over time.
The apartment is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €270,000, not a starting price within a range. This positions it below comparable new-build projects in the same area: Alonia in La Duquesa starts at €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona at €320,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600. The price difference reflects age (2005 versus new construction), 90 m² of space, and resale rather than developer conditions. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard Spanish resale process; the property is key-ready and unfurnished, so buyers budget separately for furniture. Annual costs such as community fees and IBI are not stated in the available data.
Daily life at this apartment revolves around a ground floor layout that opens directly onto a private garden and terrace, facing south-west so that the outdoor space catches the afternoon and evening sun. The covered terrace allows use outside the summer months, which matters in a region where the swimming season already runs to about five months. Within the gated complex, residents share a communal pool, and the private parking space removes a common frustration of coastal living. The immediate setting is residential and low-rise, with garden views rather than sea or street outlooks. The wider rhythm of La Duquesa is compact and walkable. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa sits about 300 metres away as the crow flies, and the beach roughly 600 metres, meaning a morning swim or an evening stroll along the waterfront requires no car. Within two kilometres there are 33 restaurants, several cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, so most daily errands are handled on foot or by a short drive. Three primary schools and one secondary school are in the vicinity, indicating a family presence that keeps the area active beyond the summer season. The terrain to the beach is flat, with a gradient of about 2.3 per cent, which simplifies walking and cycling. Public transport exists in the form of five bus lines with 29 stops, though like most of the western Costa del Sol, a car remains the practical choice for longer trips.
The surrounding area functions as a small, service-oriented coastal district. Within a two-kilometre radius, residents have access to 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and one health centre, a density that supports year-round living without depending on seasonal tourism. Education is covered by three primary schools and one secondary school within the same radius, which is relevant for families considering full-time residence. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, only 0.3 km away as the crow flies, acts as the social centre of the neighbourhood with its waterfront promenade. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3 km away, and golfers can reach Doña Julia Golf at 2.5 km, with an academy at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. Public transport consists of five lines and 29 stops, workable for local connections, though the A-7 and AP-7 coastal roads nearby make car travel the natural mode for regional trips.
The map shows the apartment's position between the La Duquesa marina (0.3 km) and the beach (0.6 km), on flat coastal terrain at 14 m elevation. Markers indicate nearby golf at Doña Julia (2.5 km), the sports centre (3 km) and Sotogrande marina (8.9 km). All distances are straight-line; road routes are longer.
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La Duquesa occupies a transitional position on the western Costa del Sol: 35 km from Marbella, 32 km from Algeciras, and about 74 km from Málaga airport in a straight line. This places it closer to Sotogrande and the Campo de Gibraltar than to the Marbella, Estepona core, which is reflected in generally lower price levels. The area belongs to the municipality of Manilva, a zone of active residential demand with 1,351 housing transactions per year, supported by golf courses, marinas and beaches along a compact coastline.
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is 0.6 km away as the crow flies, on flat terrain with a gradient of about 2.3 per cent, making it a short and easy walk. Playa de la Chullera lies 2.6 km away. The marina of Puerto de Sotogrande is 8.9 km along the coast, offering a larger yachting and dining scene. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 km away in a straight line, an option for UK and regional flights, while Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies about 74 km as the crow flies, roughly an hour's drive along the coast. Algeciras is 32 km away and Marbella 35 km, so the location balances proximity to both the Campo de Gibraltar side and the Marbella-centred part of the Costa del Sol. Access by car is via the coastal corridor; actual road distances exceed straight-line figures.
| 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 on essentially flat ground, so no hillside climbs are involved in daily life. The average annual temperature is 18.5 °C, and the sea stays at or above 20 °C for about five months, roughly June through October, defining the comfortable swimming season. The south-west orientation of the apartment means the terrace and garden receive strong afternoon and evening sun, favourable for outdoor dining, but a factor to manage in peak summer with the air conditioning and ceiling fan. The immediate outlook is over gardens within the complex rather than open nature, though the coastal walking paths towards Playa de la Chullera and the surrounding hills of the Manilva municipality provide nearby options for longer walks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life here centres on La Duquesa beach, 0.6 km away as the crow flies, a sandy stretch adjacent to the marina promenade. Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km west, offers a quieter alternative near the Chullera watchtower and rocky coves. Golf is a defining recreation option in this part of the coast: Doña Julia Golf is 2.5 km away, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf 6.3 km, all reachable within a short drive. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sits 3 km away. The two marinas, La Duquesa at 0.3 km and Sotogrande at 8.9 km, cover everything from casual waterfront dining to sailing and water sports. The 33 restaurants within two kilometres mean eating out is a practical routine rather than an occasional outing.
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 readiness rather than novelty. Alonia, a new-build development in La Duquesa itself, starts at €316,000, roughly €46,000 above this property's fixed asking price, while Aby Upper in Estepona starts at €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600. The spread illustrates the typical premium for new construction on this stretch of coast: buyers pay 15–20 per cent more, and considerably more at the upper end, for contemporary builds with developer warranties and modern energy standards. What this resale offers in exchange is immediacy and location efficiency. There is no off-plan waiting period, no phased payments, and no construction risk; the buyer can complete and occupy within the standard resale timeline. The 30 m² private garden and ground floor position are features that new-build apartments in this price bracket rarely include, as most compete on communal facilities and upper-floor views instead. Regionally, La Duquesa sits on the more affordable western end of the Costa del Sol. Compared with Marbella, 35 km east, price levels here are substantially lower while retaining golf, marina and beach infrastructure. Compared with Sotogrande immediately to the west, La Duquesa is less exclusive but more compact and, for everyday purposes, more walkable. The annual transaction volume of 1,351 in the area points to a liquid market, which matters both for resale prospects and for rental demand from golf and holiday visitors. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives should weigh the 2005 construction date, the absence of sea views, and the moderate 90 m² footprint against the clear price advantage and established surroundings.
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