A refurbished two-bedroom apartment in Puerto de la Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga. The property measures 82 m² and is located in a block with direct views over the marina, roughly 600 metres from La Duquesa beach as the crow flies. The asking price is fixed at €395,000. The apartment was completed in 1985, has been refurbished, and includes one bathroom, a southwest-facing terrace, air conditioning, central heating and an underground parking space in a neighbouring urbanisation. Restaurants, cafés, shops and the port promenade are within walking distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Puerto de la Duquesa, directly on the marina of the same name. The beach at La Duquesa lies about 600 metres away in a straight line, and the immediate area contains more than thirty restaurants, several cafés and three pharmacies within two kilometres. Sotogrande's marina is 8.9 km away by direct distance, while Algeciras and Marbella lie 32 km and 35 km away respectively.
The home offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and 82 m² of living space in an open-plan layout connecting the living room, kitchen and terrace. The southwest orientation gives afternoon and evening sun on the terrace. Practical features include fitted wardrobes, a lift in the building, air conditioning and central heating. The covered private terrace extends the living area outdoors across the marina view.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of a block completed in 1985 and has since been refurbished; the condition is described as excellent and the property is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. No construction risk or delivery waiting time applies. Any further modernisation would be at the buyer's own initiative and cost.
The property has one bathroom only, which limits suitability for households needing separate facilities. There is no mention of a swimming pool, garden, storage room or communal facilities. The parking space is located in a neighbouring urbanisation rather than in the building itself. The building dates from 1985, so construction standards of that period apply rather than current new-build regulations.
Ref: VL859565
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment suits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a holiday home within walking distance of restaurants and the beach will find the location covers daily needs on foot: the marina promenade, a supermarket-scale shopping area and the sand at La Duquesa are all within a short radius. The single bathroom is workable for two people, including visiting guests. For permanent residence, the presence of schools, a health centre and year-round hospitality matters. The area does not shut down outside the summer months, and public transport is available with five bus lines and twenty-nine stops, which reduces dependence on a car for local trips. For investors, the combination of a marina-view position in a rarely available block, a refurbished interior and a fixed price point of €395,000 defines the proposition. Comparable new-build projects in the wider area start between €316,000 and €524,600, which places this resale apartment in the middle of the local price band; the trade-off is an older building from 1985 against immediate availability and an established location. Households needing two bathrooms, a private pool or extensive outdoor space should note that the property does not offer these, and adjust their expectations accordingly.
The apartment has been refurbished and is presented in what the seller describes as excellent condition. The interior photographs show an open-plan living room with a fitted kitchen in white cabinetry, a combined living and dining area with direct access to the balcony, and a terrace furnished for outdoor dining overlooking the marina. Neutral materials and a light colour scheme characterise the finishing. Technical comfort is provided by air conditioning for the warm months and central heating for the cooler ones, a relevant combination on the Costa del Sol, where winter evenings can be cool near the sea. Fitted wardrobes offer storage in the bedrooms, partially compensating for the absence of a separate storage room. The building itself dates from 1985, which has two practical implications. First, construction norms of that era apply to elements such as insulation, glazing and structural detailing; buyers are advised to verify the actual condition of these during a technical inspection. Second, the refurbishment level of the individual apartment does not automatically extend to communal areas, so the state of the building's facade, roof and lift should be assessed on site. An underground parking space in a neighbouring urbanisation is included in the sale, connected to the building by a short walk.
The asking price is fixed at €395,000. This is an existing, key-ready home, not a new-build development with a price list, so no
Daily life around this apartment revolves around the marina. Puerto de la Duquesa is a compact, walkable port quarter where restaurants, cafés and small shops line the quayside, and the data confirms this density: thirty-three restaurants and four cafés within two kilometres, plus three pharmacies and a dentist. The beach at La Duquesa is a short stroll of about 600 metres, measured in a straight line, and the terrain between the apartment and the sea is flat, with an average gradient of just 2.3 per cent. That flatness matters in practice: shopping trolleys, bicycles and evening walks to the seafront all require no effort on slopes. The southwest-facing terrace functions as the outdoor living room for much of the year. With an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and around five months of swimming season when sea water reaches 20°C or more, the terrace can realistically be used from spring well into autumn. Mornings start with light over the marina; afternoons and evenings bring the direct sun that a southwest orientation provides. A car is not necessary for daily errands, though one is useful for reaching golf courses and larger towns. Three primary schools and one secondary school sit within the local catchment area, and a health centre is available in the area, which gives the location year-round substance beyond the holiday season. With roughly 1,351 housing transactions per year locally, the area supports an active resale market rather than a purely seasonal one.
The immediate environment is defined by the marina of Puerto de la Duquesa, 300 metres from the apartment in direct distance. Around it sits a dense band of hospitality: thirty-three restaurants, four cafés and three pharmacies within a two-kilometre radius. The Duquesa beach lies 600 metres away as the crow flies, with the beach of Playa de la Chullera a further two kilometres along the coast. Healthcare and education are represented locally by one health centre, three primary schools and one secondary school. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies three kilometres away in a straight line. Golfers can reach Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km, all measured directly. The area sits at 14 metres above sea level with a flat gradient towards the coast, which makes the entire port quarter accessible on foot or by bicycle. Public transport consists of five lines with twenty-nine stops, adequate for local connections. The rhythm of the neighbourhood is quieter outside the summer season, but the marina's year-round restaurants and residents keep it active through winter.
The map shows the apartment's position on the marina of Puerto de la Duquesa, with the beach 600 metres away as the crow flies and the golf courses of Doña Julia, Albayt and Estepona within a short radius. Marbella and Algeciras frame the area to the east and west, while both Gibraltar and Málaga airports sit within practical driving distance.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies a position on the western Costa del Sol, in the municipality of Manilva within the province of Málaga. It sits between the larger centres of Estepona to the east and Sotogrande to the west, at roughly equal distance from Marbella (35 km straight-line) and Algeciras (32 km). The provincial capital, Málaga, lies 83 km away in direct distance. This places the apartment in the quieter, more moderately priced western stretch of the coast, with Gibraltar roughly 25 km away as the crow flies, close enough that its airport serves as a genuine alternative to Málaga.
By car, Málaga Airport is approximately one hour away and Gibraltar Airport approximately thirty minutes, according to the travel times provided. In straight-line terms, Gibraltar's airport lies about 25 km away and Málaga-Costa del Sol about 74 km, which underlines how the western Costa del Sol relates to both airports. Algeciras lies 32 km away in direct distance and Marbella 35 km, giving access to two larger towns within a moderate drive. Sotogrande's marina is 8.9 km away in a straight line. Within the immediate area, the marina (0.3 km), the beach (0.6 km) and the nearest golf course (2.5 km) are all close by direct measurement, and the flat terrain means actual walking distances stay short. For residents without a car, five public transport lines and twenty-nine stops provide a local network, though regional journeys typically require a vehicle or taxi. Road distances may exceed the straight-line figures mentioned, as the crow flies.
| 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 temperate Mediterranean pattern: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of roughly five months during which sea water reaches at least 20°C. In practice this means comfortable terrace weather from April to November and a mild winter by northern European standards. The elevation of 14 metres above sea level keeps the property at sea level in practical terms, with no climb involved in reaching the beach along the 2.3 per cent average gradient. The coastal position moderates temperature extremes, with the sea acting as a buffer in both summer and winter. Annual rainfall in the region concentrates in the cooler months, leaving long dry stretches in summer. The proximity of Playa de la Chullera, 2.6 km away, adds a less-developed stretch of coastline for walks, while the marina itself provides sheltered water and a pleasant microclimate for outdoor living. Afternoon and evening sun is guaranteed on the southwest-facing terrace.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies 600 metres away in a straight line, effectively around the corner from the apartment. Playa de la Chullera follows at 2.6 km, offering a second option along the same coastline. The flat approach to the sea means beach visits require no more than a short walk. Golf forms the second recreational pillar of the area. Three courses lie within direct reach: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. This density gives regular players variety without long drives. The marina itself, at 300 metres, functions as the social centre of the neighbourhood, with boat berths, waterfront dining and promenade walks. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away. Two further marinas, Puerto de Sotogrande at 8.9 km and another Puerto Deportivo at 9.0 km, extend the range of coastal outings within a quarter of an hour's drive.
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 area, this apartment occupies a specific niche: a refurbished resale property with direct marina views, priced at a fixed €395,000. The closest comparable new-build projects illustrate the surrounding price landscape. Alonia in La Duquesa starts from €316,000, meaning buyers can enter the same town at a lower price point, but at
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