This completed middle-floor apartment is located in La Duquesa, on the western Costa del Sol in the municipality of Manilva, Málaga. The property offers 126 m² of built space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 10 m² terrace, and dual east-west orientation. The complex sits in a front-line beach position near the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina, with the beach approximately 600 metres away on flat terrain. Built in 1985, the apartment is in good condition and includes air conditioning, double glazing, a lift, and fibre optic connectivity. Everyday amenities such as supermarkets and pharmacies are within walking distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies within an established beachside urbanisation adjacent to the Duquesa marina, roughly 600 metres from La Duquesa beach on essentially flat terrain (2.3% slope). Manilva village and its shops, schools, and health services are within a short radius. The A-7 coastal road connects the area to Estepona, Sotogrande, and Gibraltar.
The property functions as a three-bedroom residence with ensuite bathroom, fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, and a covered private terrace. Hot and cold air conditioning, double glazing, and a lift with reduced-mobility access support year-round occupation. Sea, port, and panoramic views are listed, alongside a restaurant on site.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 1985 (indicative) and is offered in good, immediately habitable condition. Consequently, no construction phase, payment structure, or delivery timeline applies. Purchase and handover follow standard resale procedures, subject to community rules and existing documentation.
The property has no private parking space; parking is on-street. No private garden, private pool, storage room, or garage is included. EV charging requires a trip of approximately 10 km. The listing does not mention underfloor heating, a fireplace, a security safe, or 24-hour security staffing; security consists of an entry phone system.
Ref: VL022085
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
The property suits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a habitable coastal home without a construction wait can occupy it directly, which removes delivery risk and off-plan payment phases. Households needing three bedrooms and an ensuite will find the layout workable for family holidays or permanent relocation, supported by nearby schools and a health centre. Buyers who prioritise walking access to shops, the marina, and the beach over rural tranquillity will find the urban setting matches that preference. It also fits those who want dual orientation for morning and evening terrace use, or who require lift access and reduced-mobility suitability. It fits less well for buyers wanting a private pool, private garage, or a modern energy certificate typical of post-2020 construction; the 1985 build date means different insulation standards and a community structure typical of mature complexes. Buyers reliant on an electric vehicle should note the nearest charging point is approximately 10 km away. Those working or flying frequently from Málaga should factor the roughly 74 km distance to AGP airport, though Gibraltar airport is about 25 km away. In short: practical, walkable, mature coastal living rather than new-build specification.
As a 1985 construction in good condition, the apartment reflects the standards of its period rather than contemporary new-build specifications. The listing indicates a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, and an ensuite bathroom, alongside a covered private terrace of 10 m². Climate control consists of hot and cold air conditioning units; no underfloor heating or central system is mentioned. Windows are double glazed, which improves thermal and acoustic performance relative to single-glazed stock of the same era, relevant given the marina-side location with its restaurant activity. Connectivity is modern: fibre optic is installed. The building has a lift and access provisions for people with reduced mobility. Security is limited to an entry phone; no alarm or safe is listed. Utilities are mains electricity and drinkable water. Condition is stated as good, meaning no immediate renovation is flagged, though buyers should expect interiors consistent with a resale unit, the imagery shows a furnished dining and living area with modern art and a glass table, suggesting the present owner has updated décor. A technical survey remains advisable for any 40-year-old building, particularly regarding plumbing, electrics, and community building maintenance plans.
The asking price is €320,000 for a completed three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 126 m², equating to roughly €2,540 per built square metre. Furniture is optional and negotiable separately. Within the immediate market, Alonia in La Duquesa lists from €316,000 and Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000, while Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts at €524,600. This positions the property at the accessible end of the beachside resale segment. Availability is immediate, as the unit is already built and habitable; transaction costs follow standard resale purchase costs rather than new-build VAT structures.
Daily life here revolves around a walkable coastal setting. A supermarket sits 172 metres from the door and a pharmacy 182 metres, so routine shopping does not require a car. The marina at 300 metres concentrates restaurants, 33 within a two-kilometre radius, and the beach is a flat ten-minute walk. Mornings can begin with sun on the east-facing terrace; the west orientation allows late-afternoon light in other rooms, giving the 126 m² layout daylight across most of the day. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an ensuite, the floor plan accommodates a family, a resident couple with guest space, or shared holiday use. Out of season, the neighbourhood quiets considerably: many units in front-line beach complexes are second homes, so winter months feel notably calmer than August. Local infrastructure remains active year-round, supported by three primary schools, one secondary school, and a health centre within the area, plus five public transport lines and 29 stops that link La Duquesa to Sabinillas, Estepona, and Sotogrande. The nearest hospital is 6.6 km away. Practical note: parking is on-street only, which is a daily consideration in summer when visitor pressure on the marina area rises.
The immediate environment is dense with daily amenities: supermarket at 172 m, pharmacy at 182 m, and a restaurant on site, with 33 restaurants, 3 pharmacies, 4 cafés, and a dentist within two kilometres. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 300 metres away, functions as the social centre of the neighbourhood with its waterfront restaurants and boat berths. Terrain is flat (14 m elevation, 2.3% slope to the beach), which makes walking and cycling realistic for most errands, a practical advantage over hillside developments further along the coast. Education and healthcare are local: three primary schools, one secondary school, and a health centre in the area, with the nearest hospital 6.6 km away. Public transport covers the area with five lines and 29 stops, reducing car dependency. The nearest sports facility is Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 3 km. The district is busier in summer due to tourism around the marina and beaches, and quieter from late autumn to spring, a seasonal rhythm typical of Costa del Sol marina towns.
The map shows the apartment's position between the Duquesa marina and the beach, under 600 m from the shoreline on flat ground. Supermarket and pharmacy locations cluster within 200 m. Golf courses at Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín lie inland to the north, while the A-7 connects east to Estepona and west toward Sotogrande and Gibraltar.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa sits in Manilva municipality on the western Costa del Sol, between Estepona (roughly 20 km east) and Sotogrande/San Roque to the west. This is the quieter, lower-density end of the Málaga coast, closer to Gibraltar and Cádiz province than to Málaga city. Positioning is maritime and residential: marina, beaches, and golf within minutes, with the white village of Manilva slightly inland. The area attracts a mixed international population of permanent residents and second-home owners, distinct from the high-rise intensity of Marbella or the resort density of Estepona's newer eastern developments.
La Duquesa beach is 592 m away on flat terrain; Playa de Manilva is 835 m and Playa de la Chullera 2.6 km. The marina lies 300 m from the property. Golf options sit within a short drive: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín at 4.3 km, Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. Sotogrande's marina is 8.9 km away. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 km straight-line, serving UK routes; Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 74 km via the A-7/AP-7, typically a one-hour drive. The nearest EV charging point is approximately 10 km away. Five public transport lines with 29 stops connect the area to surrounding towns.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,845 sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, with roughly 3,200+ such hours typical of the western Costa del Sol, this figure places it among Spain's sunniest coastal areas. The swimming season extends to about five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, generally June through October. Elevation is 14 metres above sea level with a 2.3% slope toward the beach, meaning no significant climbs on foot. The east-west orientation of the apartment provides morning sun on one side and afternoon and evening exposure on the other, relevant for terrace use throughout the day. Nearby forested areas are listed among the setting features, and the coastal position moderates summer heat relative to inland Andalucia.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach, La Duquesa, is about 592 m away on foot, with Playa de Manilva at 835 m and the rockier Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 300 metres is the principal recreational hub, offering waterfront dining and maritime activity; Puerto de Sotogrande is 8.9 km away. Golf is well covered: Doña Julia (2.5 km), Finca Cortesín, host of professional tour events, at 4.3 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.9 km), and Estepona Golf (6.3 km). The Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sports centre is 3 km away. Water temperatures above 20°C for around five months support a long season for swimming and water sports without artificial pools, although the complex itself has no listed private pool.
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 is priced at €320,000, closely matched by Alonia in La Duquesa (from €316,000) and Aby Upper in Estepona (from €320,000), while Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts at €524,600. The comparison illustrates the resale-versus-new-build gap in the western Costa del Sol: a comparable budget buys either a completed, larger resale unit in a mature beachside complex or a smaller new-build apartment with modern specifications and communal facilities. La Duquesa itself differs from Estepona's eastern new-build corridor in character. It is a low-rise, marina-centred neighbourhood with a 1980s building stock, an established international resident base, and walkable daily amenities, 33 restaurants, three pharmacies, and schools within two kilometres. Transaction volume in the area (1,351 recorded transactions) indicates an active but not overheated resale market, which matters for liquidity if the property is later sold. The location is geographically closer to Gibraltar (~25 km) than to Málaga airport (~74 km), a factor that shapes the buyer profile: this stretch of coast draws proportionally more UK-linked and Sotogrande-adjacent buyers than the Marbella-centred market to the east. Golf access is comparable to or better than Estepona alternatives, Finca Cortesín, one of the region's championship courses, is 4.3 km away. The trade-off against newer developments is specification: no private parking, no private pool, and 1985 construction standards, offset by immediate availability, a lower entry price per square metre, and an established community with functioning infrastructure.
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