This penthouse is located in La Duquesa, in the municipality of Manilva on the western Costa del Sol, roughly midway between Sotogrande and Estepona. The property is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 115 m², completed in 2005, with a south orientation and views over the Mediterranean from a covered terrace. The building sits in an urbanised area within walking distance of the beach at La Duquesa, approximately 600 metres away, and close to the marina of Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa. The listed price is €550,000. The condition is recorded as requiring renovation or restoration work, with air conditioning pre-installed but not fitted.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property lies in La Duquesa, Manilva, a coastal urbanisation between Estepona and Sotogrande. La Duquesa beach is around 600 metres away and the marina approximately 300 metres. A supermarket is within 200 metres and a pharmacy 182 metres. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 25 km away by straight line; Málaga Airport about 74 km. The terrain towards the beach is flat, with a gradient of 2.3%.
The dwelling offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 115 m², oriented south with a covered terrace offering sea and panoramic views. A lift serves the building. The complex includes a communal swimming pool and landscaped gardens, and the property comes with a private underground parking space and storage room. Air conditioning is pre-installed. The condition is documented as requiring renovation, which affects move-in readiness and budgeting.
This is not a new-build development. The property was completed in 2005 (indicative) and its recorded condition states that renovation and restoration are required. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to consider; the relevant timeline concerns the scope and cost of refurbishment works. Buyers should factor survey and renovation planning into the purchase process rather than off-plan payment stages.
The property does not offer a private pool, fitted air conditioning, or a new-build energy certificate; the pool is communal and A/C is pre-installation only. It is a completed 2005 build rather than a contemporary development, and its condition requires renovation works before or after occupation. There is no private garden. Electric vehicle charging is not available on site; the nearest charging point is approximately 10 km away.
This property fits a buyer seeking an established, walkable coastal location with sea views, rather than a new-build development. Recognisable situations in which it may be relevant include: a second-home buyer who wants the beach and marina within walking distance and values the south-facing terrace over on-site amenities; a buyer with renovation budget and intent, given the recorded condition, who sees value in updating a 2005 build to their own specification; a household needing three bedrooms and two bathrooms with lift access and included parking, in a complex with a communal pool; and someone prioritising proximity to both Sotogrande and Estepona for golf, sailing or services, using Gibraltar or Málaga airports for travel. It is less immediately suitable for buyers wanting a turnkey, move-in-ready home without works, for those requiring fitted air conditioning from day one, or for those who want a private pool or garden. Households relying solely on public transport will find the five local lines useful for local trips but limiting for regional journeys. Families will find primary and secondary schools in the area, though school-run logistics depend on specific catchment arrangements. In short, the property suits a purchaser weighing location and view against the cost and effort of refurbishment.
The property dates from 2005 and its recorded condition explicitly states that renovation and restoration are required. Photographic material shows white-painted interiors, marble flooring in the hallway with glass doors, a twin bedroom with white decor, and a further bedroom with beach-themed art, an interior consistent with its build period rather than contemporary finishing standards. Climate control is listed as pre-installed air conditioning, meaning ducting or provision exists but units are not fitted, an item to verify during viewing and to include in renovation budgeting. Features present include a covered terrace, lift access within the building, and views recorded over sea, panorama, garden, pool and urban surroundings. The communal areas, pool and landscaped gardens, are described as well maintained, though their actual state should be assessed on site. A private underground parking space and storage room are included, which is a practical asset in a coastal urbanisation. Because the property requires works, the effective finish quality after purchase will depend almost entirely on the buyer's own refurbishment: kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, glazing and climate systems are all typical renewal items in a property of this age. A technical survey is advisable, covering damp, electrics, plumbing and the terrace waterproofing, a common intervention point in 2005-era penthouses. Energy performance data is not provided; an energy certificate would be obtained as part of the sale process in Spain.
The asking price is €550,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse of 115 m², which corresponds to roughly €4,780 per square metre. Compared with the listed comparables, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, this property is positioned at a higher absolute price point, though those figures relate to new-build apartments of varying sizes and locations, so a direct per-square-metre comparison requires caution. The price reflects the resale segment with sea views, a terrace, parking and storage included. Buyers should budget additionally for the documented renovation requirement.
La Duquesa functions as a compact, serviceable coastal district within Manilva, organised around the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina and the adjacent beachfront promenade. Daily life here is largely walkable: the nearest supermarket sits within roughly 170 metres of the property, a pharmacy at 182 metres, and a health centre is available in the wider area, with the hospital approximately 6.6 km away. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 33 restaurants, several cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, which indicates a settled, year-round service economy rather than a purely seasonal one. Education is covered by three primary schools and one secondary school in the area. The penthouse itself, oriented south with a covered terrace, suits a rhythm built around outdoor living: morning light on the terrace through most of the day, and the beach and marina within a ten-to-fifteen-minute walk. The building has a lift, and the complex includes a communal pool and gardens. Public transport exists, five lines and 29 stops, but the spread of the western Costa del Sol means a car remains the practical mode for reaching Estepona, Sotogrande, golf courses and the airports. The neighbourhood sits at 14 metres above sea level with a flat 2.3% gradient to the beach, so walking and cycling are realistic for local errands. It should be noted that the apartment requires renovation, so the first months would realistically involve works planning before full use.
The immediate environment is urban and service-dense: a supermarket at 172 metres, a pharmacy at 182 metres, and 33 restaurants, four cafés and a dentist within two kilometres. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina lies 300 metres away, functioning as the social and dining anchor of the district with its quayside restaurants and chiringuitos along the adjoining beaches. La Duquesa beach is roughly 600 metres from the property on a flat route (2.3% gradient), making it a comfortable walk. Healthcare is layered: a local health centre within the area, hospital at 6.6 km. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 3 km away and three golf clubs, Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín at 4.3 km and the Albayt Golf Academy at 4.9 km, sit within a short drive. Public transport comprises five lines and 29 stops, adequate for local movement; regional travel is car-dependent. The A-7 and AP-7 corridors connect westwards to Sotogrande (marina at 8.9 km) and Gibraltar, and eastwards to Estepona centre, roughly a 15-minute drive. Málaga Airport is approximately 74 km by straight line, about an hour by road; Gibraltar Airport is nearer at roughly 25 km straight-line.
The map shows the property's position between the La Duquesa beachfront and the marina, with the supermarket and pharmacy immediately adjacent. To the west lie the golf courses of Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín towards Sotogrande; to the east, Estepona and the route towards Málaga airport. Distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa occupies the western end of Manilva municipality, placing it closer to Sotogrande and Gibraltar than to Marbella or Málaga. Estepona centre is roughly a 15-minute drive east; Sotogrande ten minutes west. This positions the property in the quieter, lower-density western Costa del Sol, where the coastal ribbon is interrupted by golf courses and agricultural land, in contrast with the continuous urbanisation between Marbella and Fuengirola. The location suits buyers who value proximity to both the Sotogrande leisure cluster and Estepona's services, with two airport options, Gibraltar and Málaga, within practical range.
Beaches: La Duquesa at 592 m, Playa de Manilva at 835 m, and Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km, all reachable on foot or by a short drive. The nearest supermarket is 172 m and the pharmacy 182 m away, placing daily shopping within a two-minute walk. The hospital is 6.6 km distant, in Estepona direction. Golf: Doña Julia 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín 4.3 km, Albayt Golf Academy 4.9 km, and Estepona Golf 6.3 km, a cluster of four courses within a ten-minute radius. Airports: Gibraltar approximately 25 km straight-line and Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 74 km straight-line; both are realistically reached by car in roughly 30 and 60, 70 minutes respectively depending on route. The nearest EV charging point is approximately 10 km away, which electric-vehicle owners should note. Sotogrande Marina sits 8.9 km west.
| 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 (historical data) and a mean annual temperature of 18.5°C, figures typical of the western Costa del Sol, one of the sunnier coastal zones in mainland Spain. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, extends to about five months, generally late May through October. The property sits at 14 metres above sea level on flat terrain with a 2.3% slope to the shore, so no significant stair or hill climbing is involved in beach access, a distinguishing feature compared with hillside urbanisations further east. The south orientation of the penthouse means the covered terrace receives sun through the middle of the day and afternoon; the cover itself allows use during the hotter months. The immediate surroundings are urban rather than natural, though the coastal path towards Playa de la Chullera and the less developed coastline towards Punta Chullera provide walking routes west of the marina. The subtropical Mediterranean climate means mild winters with occasional rainfall concentrated between November and March.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
La Duquesa beach, approximately 600 metres away, is the nearest stretch of sand, backed by the promenade and chiringuitos between the urbanisation and the marina. Playa de Manilva lies 835 m east and Playa de la Chullera 2.6 km west, the latter adjacent to a less built-up coastal section. Specific Blue Flag status should be verified per season, as designations are reviewed annually. Recreational infrastructure concentrates around the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina (300 m), which provides dining, quayside walks and water-adjacent leisure. Golf is a strong regional asset: four courses within a 6.3 km radius, Doña Julia (2.5 km), Finca Cortesín (4.3 km, a former host of professional tour events), Albayt Golf Academy (4.9 km) and Estepona Golf (6.3 km). Sotogrande Marina, 8.9 km west, expands the sailing and dining offer. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas sits 3 km away. The communal pool within the complex covers daily swimming without leaving the grounds.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Duquesa occupies the western end of Manilva municipality, placing it closer to Sotogrande and Gibraltar than to Marbella or Málaga. Estepona centre is roughly a 15-minute drive east; Sotogrande ten minutes west. This positions the property in the quieter, lower-density western Costa del Sol, where the coastal ribbon is interrupted by golf courses and agricultural land, in contrast with the continuous urbanisation between Marbella and Fuengirola. The location suits buyers who value proximity to both the Sotogrande leisure cluster and Estepona's services, with two airport options, Gibraltar and Málaga, within practical range.
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol context, La Duquesa sits in the western stretch of the market, where price levels per square metre have historically run below those of Marbella, Benahavís and the Golden Mile, and broadly in line with Estepona's coastal fringe. The listed comparables illustrate the regional spread: Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) and Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) represent the eastern and central segments at new-build entry prices, while Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) competes most directly in geography. At €550,000 for 115 m², this penthouse is priced above those entry points, a differential attributable to its resale nature with terrace, sea views, parking and storage included, and to the premium typically attached to penthouse positions. Buyers comparing options should weigh three structural differences. First, the new-build comparables carry modern energy efficiency standards, warranties and fitted climate systems, whereas this property requires works and lacks a stated energy rating. Second, La Duquesa's environment is more compact and immediately walkable than the larger resort urbanisations around Mijas or Estepona east, with the marina and beach inside a ten-minute walk. Third, the western location offers Gibraltar Airport at roughly 25 km straight-line, a genuine alternative to Málaga, alongside the Sotogrande leisure cluster. What the area does not offer is the density of international schools, private clinics and retail found between Marbella and Fuengirola. Transaction volume in the area (1,351 recorded transactions) indicates an active resale market with regular liquidity, relevant for anyone considering eventual resale. The provincial median income of €16,450 places local purchasing power well below the international buyer segment, reinforcing that this market's price formation is driven largely by foreign and second-home demand rather than local wages.
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