Pure Sun is a completed residential development in La Duquesa, on the western stretch of the Málaga coastline near Manilva. The apartment on offer is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit of 90 m² with a south-west orientation and sea views. The development includes communal facilities such as a pool, gym and sauna, with a lift serving the building. La Duquesa beach lies roughly 600 metres away, and the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is about 300 metres from the site. Everyday amenities, including a supermarket and pharmacy, are within a two-minute walk. The asking price is €449,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in an urbanised section of La Duquesa, between the marina and the Manilva coast. The beach at La Duquesa is approximately 592 metres away on flat terrain, and Playa de Manilva lies about 835 metres further along. The A-7 and AP-7 connect the area to Estepona, Sotogrande and Gibraltar. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 74 km away by straight line; Gibraltar airport is closer at about 25 km.
The unit is configured for two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan living area opening onto a covered terrace. South-west orientation provides afternoon and evening sun. Air conditioning (hot and cold) is installed. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms. Residents share a communal pool, gym and sauna. A lift serves the building, which is relevant for those avoiding stair access.
The building has been completed, with the apartment described as new construction in unused condition. The listing gives an indicative completion date of 2026, which in practice means the unit is delivered finished and ready for occupation. Buyers purchase an existing, physically completed property rather than an off-plan contract, which removes construction-phase risk from the transaction.
The property is an apartment within a shared development, not a detached or private-pool villa. The stated surface area is 90 m², with no private garden. Parking and storage arrangements are not specified in the available data and should be confirmed with the developer or agent. An electric vehicle charging point is recorded approximately 10 km away, not on site. Community facilities (pool, gym, sauna) are shared and subject to community rules and fees.
Ref: VL955244
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home will find the profile relevant: the apartment is finished, the terrace is covered, exterior maintenance falls to the community, and the beach and marina are within walking distance, a car can stay parked for days at a time. Buyers prioritising walkability will note that supermarket, pharmacy and restaurants sit within a few hundred metres, which distinguishes this location from hillside developments where every errand requires driving. A couple planning part-year or full-year residence benefits from the two-bathroom layout, the lift access, and year-round services around the marina, supported by 3,845 recorded sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. Investors may compare the €449,000 entry price against the regional transaction volume, 1,351 recorded property transactions in the surrounding market, and against the rental dynamics of a marina-adjacent position with a five-month swim season. Situations where the property fits less well: buyers wanting a private pool or garden, a detached villa, or large plots of land will not find that here; the 90 m² layout limits space for larger families; and those needing regular, fast access to Málaga airport should account for the distance of roughly 74 km, which favours Gibraltar airport (25 km) for certain flight routes. Golf-focused buyers are well served, with Doña Julia at 2.5 km and Finca Cortesín at 4.3 km, so the unit also suits a golf-and-coast pattern of use.
The apartment is delivered as new construction with a contemporary specification, documented through the listing features and photographic material. The kitchen is a modern fitted unit with an island and integrated appliances, finished in white. Bathrooms are fitted with walk-in showers in a contemporary style. Bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, which affects usable floor space in practice. The living area is open-plan, with large windows connecting to the covered terrace; the window configuration is a significant factor in the interior light levels given the south-west orientation. Climate control is installed for both heating and cooling (hot and cold air conditioning), which covers the temperature range of the local climate, where average annual temperature is 18.5°C but summer peaks regularly exceed 30°C. The building is served by a lift, and the development includes a communal pool with jacuzzi, gym and sauna. Views from the unit include sea, mountain and golf perspectives, with the balcony framing sea views framed by palm trees according to the available imagery. The energy efficiency rating is not stated in the available data and should be requested from the developer, as should details on thermal insulation, window glazing and ventilation, these materially affect running costs in a coastal climate with high summer temperatures. Similarly, the buyer should confirm the specification of the hot water system, the electrical installation capacity, and the presence of pre-installation for electric vehicle charging, since the nearest recorded public charging point is approximately 10 km away. Overall finish level aligns with current Costa del Sol new-build standards: neutral palettes, porcelain or equivalent flooring, fitted kitchens and bathrooms, and communal facilities as part of the shared development.
The apartment is listed at €449,000 for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit of 90 m² with sea views and communal facilities, which works out at approximately €4,990 per square metre. Within the immediate area, comparable new-build projects show a spread: Alonia in La Duquesa starts from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. The price of this unit therefore sits above the lower comparables and below the Estepona project at the top of the range. As with all listings, the price should be treated as a starting point; the stated completion is indicative and availability of specific units, parking spaces and storage should be confirmed directly.
Daily life at this address is organised around a walkable coastal neighbourhood. The supermarket sits roughly 170 metres from the door and a pharmacy about 180 metres away, so routine shopping does not require a car. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina, at 300 metres, functions as the local social centre: restaurants, cafés and chiringuitos concentrate around its two basin walls, and the count within a two-kilometre radius includes 33 restaurants, four cafés and three pharmacies. The apartment itself is oriented south-west, meaning the covered terrace receives sun through the afternoon and into the evening, the practical effect is that outdoor meals and evening time on the terrace fall within the sunniest hours of the day. The rhythm of the area shifts seasonally. From late spring through early autumn the beaches and marina fill with visitors, and the population of La Duquesa is noticeably busier. Outside the main season, the neighbourhood quietens considerably, and many businesses around the marina remain open year-round given the permanent residential base. The flat terrain (a 2.3% slope towards the beach) makes walking and cycling realistic options for most errands; the area records 29 public transport stops across five lines, which covers local connections towards Sabinillas, Estepona and La Línea, though service frequency is modest compared with larger towns. For sport, the communal gym and sauna are on site, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3 km away, and three golf courses sit within a 5 km radius. Education is covered at primary level, with three primary schools and one secondary school in the surrounding area, sufficient for routine schooling, though families with older children may need to verify places and language of instruction. Healthcare is anchored by a local health centre and a hospital 6.6 km away in Estepona.
The immediate environment is urban and fully serviced. Within a two-kilometre radius, the density of amenities is high: 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, alongside a supermarket at 172 metres and a pharmacy at 182 metres from the building. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina, 300 metres away, anchors the neighbourhood with its waterfront promenade, and the beaches of La Duquesa (592 m) and Playa de Manilva (835 m) extend the walking range along the coast. Healthcare provision includes a health centre in the area and a hospital 6.6 km away in Estepona, reachable by car in roughly ten minutes under normal traffic. Public transport covers the locality with five lines and 29 stops, providing connections along the coast, though frequency and evening service are limited compared with Málaga city, so a car remains practical for regional mobility. The terrain is flat, with only a 2.3% slope towards the beach, and the site sits at 14 metres above sea level, so there are no significant climbs between the apartment and the shoreline. Roads are covered by the A-7 (free) and AP-7 (toll) corridors: Estepona is roughly 15 minutes east, Sotogrande about 10 minutes west, and Marbella around 30 minutes. Gibraltar airport is approximately 25 km away, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport roughly 74 km, a drive of just over an hour.
The map shows the apartment's position between the La Duquesa marina and the beach, roughly 600 metres from the shoreline. Supermarket and pharmacy markers cluster within 200 metres, and the golf courses of Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín appear inland to the north. Estepona and Sotogrande frame the area to the east and west along the A-7 corridor.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the western end of the Málaga coastline, within the municipality of Manilva and roughly 9 km east of Sotogrande. Positionally it sits between two better-known anchors: Estepona, 20 km east, which has expanded substantially as a residential and tourist town, and Sotogrande, which is established as a higher-priced marina, polo and golf enclave. La Duquesa itself functions as a mid-scale marina neighbourhood with a permanent residential base, quieter than Marbella and more compact than Estepona centre. Accessibility is split between Gibraltar airport, 25 km west with mainly UK connections, and Málaga airport, roughly an hour east by road.
Beaches: La Duquesa at 592 metres and Playa de Manilva at 835 metres are both walkable in under ten minutes; Playa de la Chullera is 2.6 km away. Towns: Estepona lies roughly 20 km east and Sotogrande 9 km west, with Marbella approximately 35 km along the coast. Airports: Gibraltar (GIB) is about 25 km in a straight line, useful for UK routes, while Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) is roughly 74 km away and serves the broadest range of international connections. Golf: Doña Julia is 2.5 km away, Finca Cortesín Golf Club 4.3 km, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf 6.3 km. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 0.3 km and Puerto de Sotogrande at 8.9 km. Daily services: supermarket 172 m, pharmacy 182 m, hospital 6.6 km. The nearest recorded EV charging point is 10 km away.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records 3,845 sunshine hours per year, placing it among the sunnier zones of the Iberian coastline. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, with mild winters and hot summers moderated by the maritime position. The swim season, the period during which sea temperature holds at or above 20°C, extends for approximately five months, typically from June into October, which defines the practical window for sea swimming and beach use rather than year-round bathing. The site sits at 14 metres above sea level with a 2.3% slope towards the shore, meaning flat access to the beach without stairs or significant inclines. The surrounding landscape combines the coastal plain of Manilva with the foothills visible inland, and the unit's view corridor includes both sea and mountain aspects. From the covered terrace, the south-west orientation provides direct sightlines over the coastline, with afternoon and evening sun throughout the year, the most sun-exposed hours of the day. Micro-climatically, the western Costa del Sol near La Duquesa benefits from Atlantic-influenced air movement in summer, which generally keeps coastal temperatures slightly lower than in the eastern stretch near Málaga city.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies 592 metres from the building, an eight to ten minute walk, and fronts the marina area with its promenade, chiringuitos and water sports offer. Playa de Manilva extends the coastline 835 metres further east, and Playa de la Chullera, a rockier cove stretch towards Punta Chullera, sits 2.6 km west. Blue Flag status of individual beaches in the municipality should be verified for the current season, as designations are reviewed annually. For golf, the location is well positioned: Doña Julia Golf at 2.5 km is a full 18-hole course set in the Manilva hills, Finca Cortesín at 4.3 km is one of the region's championship-standard courses with hosted professional tournaments, and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km and the Albayt Golf Academy at 4.9 km complete the nearby offer. Water-based recreation concentrates at the two marinas: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 300 metres operates berths, sailing and diving services, and Sotogrande's marina and its associated polo and sailing clubs lie under 9 km west. On land, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 3 km provides municipal sports facilities, and the development's own communal pool, jacuzzi, gym and sauna cover daily exercise without leaving the site.
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 competitive set, this apartment occupies a middle price position. Alonia, also in La Duquesa, enters the market from €316,000, positioning itself at a lower price point within the same neighbourhood; the difference against the €449,000 asked here reflects factors such as view orientation, floor level, specification and exact position relative to the marina and beach. In Estepona, Aby Upper starts from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens from €524,600, illustrating the spread across the wider western Costa del Sol: inland or later-phase Estepona product sits in the low €300,000s, while golf-oriented or higher-specification Estepona developments exceed €500,000. The broader market context matters as well. The surrounding area has recorded 1,351 property transactions, indicating an active resale and new-build market rather than a thin one, which is relevant both for liquidity on exit and for the availability of comparable evidence when valuing. Geographically, La Duquesa competes against three neighbouring sub-markets. Estepona offers a larger town centre, hospital access (the nearest hospital to this property is in Estepona) and greater construction volume, but at the cost of more traffic and a less compact marina focus. Sotogrande, 9 km west, is a higher-priced enclave anchored by polo, sailing and golf; entry prices there sit meaningfully above La Duquesa for comparable floor areas. The inland Manilva and Casares Costa zones offer cheaper new-build product on hillside sites, but require driving for essentially all daily errands, the distinguishing feature of this location is that supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants, beach and marina all fall within a ten-minute walk on flat ground. For a buyer weighting walkability and a marina-adjacent position, the local alternatives are limited; for a buyer weighting price per square metre or private outdoor space, the hillside alternatives further inland will compete on those specific criteria. Gibraltar airport at 25 km is a practical differentiator for UK-based buyers, while Málaga airport at roughly an hour's drive serves the wider international catchment.
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