A key-ready, fully furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 106 m² in the Duquesa Suites complex in La Duquesa, Manilva, on the western Costa del Sol. The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €299,995 and was completed in 2004. It sits on the second floor with an east-facing orientation, views over the communal gardens, pool and the sea, and includes an underground parking space. The gated complex offers 24-hour security, several swimming pools, padel courts and mature gardens, and lies roughly 900 metres from La Duquesa Port and its beaches.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in La Duquesa, in the municipality of Manilva, approximately 0.6 km (straight-line) from the beach and 0.3 km from Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa. The setting is low-lying and flat, at 14 metres above sea level, with a gradient of about 2.3% towards the coast. A neighbourhood square with bars, restaurants and a small supermarket is around 400 metres away on foot.
The layout serves practical year-round living: a living room opening onto a covered terrace, a separate fitted kitchen with laundry room, a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom and built-in wardrobe, a second double bedroom and a separate shower room. Air conditioning, a lift and a private underground parking space are included. The complex adds communal pools, padel courts, a pétanque court and gardens.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of the Duquesa Suites complex, completed in 2004, and is described as being in good condition and key-ready. It is sold fully furnished, which means the new owner can move in directly after completion of the purchase. No construction phase or delivery uncertainty applies.
The property does not hold a tourist licence, which rules out short-term holiday letting; the seller positions it as suitable for main residence, second home or long-term rental instead. It is an east-facing unit, so direct sunlight on the terrace concentrates in the morning rather than the afternoon or evening. Only one underground parking space is included, and no private pool or private garden forms part of the offer.
Ref: VL998747
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a move-in-ready second home on the Costa del Sol will find the combination of full furnishing, a key-ready status and a walkable setting near the port directly relevant: the purchase can be followed by immediate use, without renovation or furnishing projects. A couple or small family planning permanent relocation may value the flat terrain, the proximity of schools and a health centre, and the 24-hour security of a gated complex. Someone looking for a long-term rental investment has a workable proposition here, given the two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout and the inclusion of a parking space, though the absence of a tourist licence means short-term holiday letting is not an option, and any rental strategy must be based on the long-term segment. Buyers focused on morning sun and pool views will find the east orientation matches that preference; those who want all-day or afternoon sun on the terrace will need to weigh this characteristic carefully. Finally, buyers comparing resale value against new-build pricing in the same area may find the fixed price below the €316,000 starting level of the nearest new development a meaningful factor in their assessment.
The apartment dates from 2004 and is described as being in good, well-maintained condition. The interior layout is conventional for its period and type: a spacious living room connected to the covered terrace, a separate fully fitted kitchen with its own laundry room, and a night hall separating the sleeping area from the day zone. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, a built-in wardrobe of generous size and direct access to the terrace; the second double bedroom has its own wardrobe and is served by a separate, fully equipped shower room. This two-bathroom arrangement is practical for both resident use and guest or rental occupancy. Climate control is provided by air conditioning, and utilities include electricity and drinkable water. The property is sold fully furnished, which removes a common post-purchase cost and logistics burden for overseas buyers. The building has a lift, relevant for a second-floor unit, and the apartment comes with an underground parking space, a practical asset in a coastal area where street parking near the port can be limited in season. Communal facilities within the gated complex include several swimming pools (one of them for children), mature gardens with trees and sun loungers, padel courts, a pétanque court and a large barbecue area, all maintained under a community structure with 24-hour security and concierge presence. As with any resale property from this era, an independent technical survey before purchase is a standard step to verify the condition of installations such as plumbing and electrics.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €299,995, not as part of a price list, so no 'from' pricing applies. For context, new-build alternatives in the immediate area start higher: Alonia in La Duquesa from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. This property is therefore positioned below the entry price of comparable new developments nearby, while offering 106 m² of living space, two bathrooms, furniture and a parking space included. As a resale home completed in 2004, it delivers immediate availability rather than a construction waiting period. Availability and viewing arrangements can be requested through the contact form.
Daily life around this apartment follows the rhythm of a compact, walkable coastal neighbourhood. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is about 0.6 km away as the crow flies, and the marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is even closer at 0.3 km. Because the terrain between the complex and the sea is essentially flat, the walk to the port and seafront is easy on foot or by bicycle, without the steep climbs found elsewhere on the Costa del Sol. The morning routine takes shape on the east-facing terrace: the property looks out over the communal gardens and pool towards the sea, so the early hours bring direct sun while the afternoon remains shaded, a point worth noting for anyone who values afternoon sunbathing at home. Within roughly 400 metres there is a small neighbourhood square with bars, restaurants and a supermarket, which covers basic daily shopping without needing the car. The wider area within 2 km contains 33 restaurants, several cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, so the immediate surroundings are well served for a location of this size. For sport, the complex itself has padel and pétanque courts and a communal barbecue area, while the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sports centre is about 3.0 km away. Three primary schools and one secondary school are located in the broader area, along with a health centre, which matters for anyone considering permanent residence rather than holiday use. Outside the summer months the neighbourhood becomes quieter, as is typical for this stretch of coast between Estepona and Sotogrande, though the presence of the port and its year-round restaurants keeps some activity going through winter.
The immediate surroundings combine coastal recreation with everyday practicality. Within 2 km there are 33 restaurants, 4 cafés, 3 pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, plus 3 primary schools and 1 secondary school in the broader area. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 0.3 km away as the crow flies, functions as the local social anchor with its waterfront restaurants and promenade. Beach access is straightforward: La Duquesa beach is 0.6 km away and Playa de la Chullera 2.6 km, both reachable on flat terrain. For golfers, Doña Julia Golf Club lies 2.5 km away, with the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. Sports facilities include the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 3.0 km, in addition to the padel courts inside the complex. Public transport consists of 5 lines serving 29 stops in the area, which offers a basic service level along the coast, though most residents use a car for longer trips. Housing activity in the area is substantial for its size, with 1,351 transactions per year recorded, indicating an active resale and rental market. The overall character is residential and relatively calm outside the summer months, with the port area providing year-round amenities.
The map shows the apartment's position between the marina of La Duquesa and the coastal corridor towards Sotogrande and Estepona. Key reference points, the beach at 0.6 km, Doña Julia golf at 2.5 km and Marbella at 35 km, give a sense of scale. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances are 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 and Sotogrande. This positions it closer to Gibraltar (roughly 25 km straight-line) than to Málaga airport (roughly 74 km), reflecting the area's orientation towards the Strait and the Atlantic-facing Sotogrande coast. Marbella is 35 km away and Algeciras 32 km, placing the location between the region's marina-and-golf belt and the industrial and port economy of the Bay of Gibraltar. Compared with the central Costa del Sol, this stretch is quieter, lower in density and generally lower in price per square metre, which explains the resale pricing seen here relative to new-build developments in Estepona.
Distances in this section are straight-line, so actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach is 0.6 km away and the marina of La Duquesa 0.3 km, both within easy walking distance over flat ground. Sotogrande and its marina lie 8.9–9.0 km away. Regionally, Algeciras is 32 km away (approximately 122,000 inhabitants) and Marbella 35 km (approximately 148,000 inhabitants), giving access to larger urban services within a half-hour to forty-minute drive. Málaga city, with around 579,000 inhabitants, is 83 km away. Two airports serve the location: Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 25 km, unusual proximity for the Costa del Sol, and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at roughly 74 km. This dual-airport situation can influence travel planning, as Gibraltar offers a smaller range of flights while Málaga provides the widest choice of international connections. A car remains the most practical mode of transport for exploring the region; local bus lines cover the coastal corridor for day-to-day trips.
| 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 about 2.3% towards the beach, effectively flat, which distinguishes it from hillside developments further along the coast where stairs and slopes shape daily movement. The climate data point to mild Mediterranean conditions: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of about five months during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or more, roughly from late spring into early autumn. Winters are correspondingly mild, supporting year-round residence rather than purely seasonal use. The flat coastal strip and the nearby beach promenade make walking and cycling natural parts of daily life. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, as is typical for southern Spain, while the summer period is dry and sunny. The immediate natural setting is a built-up coastal zone with gardens and golf courses nearby rather than unspoiled nature, with the hills of the interior visible inland from the wider area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is central to this location. La Duquesa beach lies 0.6 km away as the crow flies, and Playa de la Chullera, known for its rocky coves and clear water, is 2.6 km along the coast. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 0.3 km from the complex, adds a nautical dimension with its berths, waterfront restaurants and promenade; the larger Puerto de Sotogrande is 8.9 km away. Golf is a defining recreational feature of this stretch of coast: Doña Julia Golf Club is 2.5 km away, a Golf Academy at Albayt Resort 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf 6.3 km, giving three options within a ten-minute drive. Within the complex itself, residents have access to padel courts, a pétanque court, several communal pools including a children's pool, and a barbecue area, so day-to-day recreation does not depend on leaving the grounds. For organised sport, the Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3.0 km away. The combination of beach, port, golf and on-site facilities covers the main recreational categories without long travel times.
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 on new-build specifications. Alonia in La Duquesa, a new development, starts at €316,000, roughly €16,000 above this asking price, while Aby Upper in Estepona starts at €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600. The comparison illustrates the typical premium for new construction on this stretch of the Costa del Sol, and conversely what a resale buyer trades for the lower entry price: a 2004 building rather than contemporary construction, and east orientation rather than the carefully optimised orientations of modern developments. Against that, the resale offer includes items that new-build buyers usually pay for separately: a full furniture package and an underground parking space, both included here. Locationally, La Duquesa sits at the value-oriented western end of the Costa del Sol. Estepona, 6–10 km to the east, has seen substantial new-build activity and price growth, pushing entry levels above €300,000 for comparable sizes. Sotogrande to the west, with its marina 8.9 km away, occupies a higher price bracket associated with villa estates and polo facilities. The area records 1,351 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid market for both resale and rental, relevant for anyone considering future exit options. Median provincial income of €16,450 provides context for local long-term rental levels, which any investment calculation should be based on, given the absence of a tourist licence. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives are effectively choosing between immediacy and completeness on one side and modern construction standards on the other.
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