This completed penthouse is situated in La Duquesa, in the Manilva municipality of Málaga province, approximately 600 metres from La Duquesa beach on foot. The property offers 95 m² of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, built in 2012 and delivered in finished condition. The urban setting places a supermarket within roughly 170 metres and a pharmacy within 200 metres, while the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina lies about 300 metres away. The listing price starts at €371,000. The property carries an active tourist licence, which is a factual characteristic relevant to both personal use and rental considerations.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in an established urbanisation within walking distance of the sea, shops and the marina. La Duquesa beach is roughly 600 metres away, with Playa de Manilva at 835 metres. The A-7 coastal corridor connects the area to Estepona and Sotogrande. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 25 km away in a straight line; Málaga Airport roughly 74 km. The terrain towards the beach is flat, with a gradient of about 2.3%.
The dwelling addresses functional needs through three bedrooms, two bathrooms, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, a lift and both a private and covered terrace. A large storage room (trastero) is included. A communal swimming pool serves the urbanisation. The south orientation and elevated penthouse position produce sea and port views. Daily provisioning is feasible on foot: supermarket at 172 metres and pharmacy at 182 metres.
This is not a new-build development. The property was completed in 2012 (indicative) and is delivered in a finished, ready-to-occupy state, listed in excellent condition. There is no construction phase or staged payment plan; the purchase concerns an existing resale asset with established community infrastructure, including the communal pool and lift that are already in service. Completion of the transaction follows the standard resale process rather than off-plan milestones.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden or private parking space in the listed data. It offers 95 m² of living space, which is compact relative to some three-bedroom alternatives in the region. EV charging is available only at approximately 10 km distance. There is no on-site gym, spa or 24-hour security mentioned in the available data. The nearest hospital is 6.6 km away. These are database-recorded limitations only.
Several recognisable situations map onto this property. A buyer seeking a second home that can generate income outside personal use will note the active tourist licence, which permits year-round holiday rentals within the applicable Andalusian regulations. A buyer prioritising walkability, supermarket, pharmacy and marina all under 400 metres, over a gated resort setting will find the urban location functional. Buyers wanting a finished, immediately usable property rather than a two-to-three-year off-plan wait will find the 2012 build with lift, air conditioning and fitted wardrobes ready for occupancy. The three-bedroom layout suits small families or couples hosting guests, with the trastero covering storage needs. The penthouse position and south orientation suit buyers for whom terrace sun and sea views are central to the purchase. Conversely, buyers requiring a private pool, private parking or large interior space may find the specification limited. Frequent travellers using Gibraltar Airport (about 25 km straight-line, roughly 30 minutes by road) may find the western Costa del Sol location practical, while those regularly flying from Málaga Airport should factor in roughly 74 km. Buyers intending to run a rental operation should verify community rules on tourist use independently.
The property was completed in 2012 (indicative) and is listed in excellent condition. Documented technical features include air conditioning for climate control, fitted wardrobes in the sleeping areas, and lift access within the building, a meaningful practical feature for a penthouse floor. The interior includes a bathroom with vanity and bathtub, as per the available imagery, and a hallway with sliding doors opening towards sea-facing aspects. Externally, the property has both a private terrace and a covered terrace, the latter extending usable outdoor time into the hotter midday hours and shoulder seasons. The south orientation is the principal technical driver of thermal performance: it maximises solar gain in winter while increasing cooling demand in summer, which the air conditioning addresses. The communal swimming pool with sea and mountain views is maintained by the community, with costs distributed through community fees (to be verified). Storage is handled by the large trastero, a practical feature for a rental or second-home use case. As a 2012 build, the property predates the current CTE energy-efficiency tightening applicable to new developments, so buyers prioritising an A/B energy label should request the existing energy certificate. The development includes a lift and landscaped communal garden areas. A pre-purchase technical survey is standard practice for resale properties of this age.
The listing price starts at €371,000 for a completed three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse of 95 m², which corresponds to roughly €3,900 per m² of built area. This positions the property between nearby new-build comparables: Alonia in La Duquesa from €316,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600, with Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000. Unlike those developments, this is a finished resale asset with no construction timeline. The price includes a large storage room and the benefit of an active tourist licence, a factual asset for rental use, since such licences are subject to regional regulation and not automatically transferable between properties. Viewing and notary processes follow the resale route.
The daily rhythm here is shaped by the short distances: a supermarket at 172 metres and a pharmacy at 182 metres make provisioning on foot a practical norm rather than an occasional convenience. The penthouse sits within an established urbanisation with a communal pool, and the south-facing orientation of the terraces means the outdoor space receives sun through the middle of the day and afternoon, which suits both morning coffee and later meals outside. Within a two-kilometre radius, the amenity count includes 33 restaurants, four cafés and three pharmacies, indicating a settled service economy rather than a purely seasonal one. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, about 300 metres away, functions as the social anchor of the neighbourhood, with the seafront promenade providing a level walking route towards Playa de Manilva and Playa de la Chullera. For families, three primary schools and one secondary school lie within the area, plus a health centre. The flat approach to the beach (2.3% gradient) and 14 metres of elevation mean no significant stair or slope effort on foot. A car is useful for hospital visits (6.6 km) and golf (2.5–4.9 km), but is not required for the core daily errands. Public transport is present, with five lines and 29 stops recorded, giving car-free options along the coast.
The surroundings combine an established residential urbanisation with the service density of the La Duquesa marina district. Within two kilometres there are 33 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies and a dentist, plus a health centre, a profile that supports year-round living rather than a summer-only economy. Schools include three primary and one secondary institution, which places the area within realistic range for permanent family residence. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (0.3 km) provides the waterfront focus, and the modern seafront promenade connects the beaches along a flat route. Public transport coverage, five lines and 29 stops, enables coastal movement without a car, though most residents use one for hospital visits (6.6 km), golf courses (2.5–4.9 km) and airport transfers. The immediate gradient to the beach is 2.3%, effectively flat, and the site sits at 14 metres above sea level, so walking access involves no significant climb. The nearest EV charging point is recorded at 10 km, a consideration for electric-vehicle owners. Sports facilities include Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 3.0 km, with padel courts and gyms in the wider area. A planned Beach Club investment project is recorded directly in front of the terrace; buyers should independently verify its status, timeline and visual impact.
The map shows the penthouse's position relative to La Duquesa beach and the marina, both within a short flat walk. Supermarkets and pharmacies cluster immediately around the urbanisation, while the golf courses of Doña Julia and Finca Cortesín lie a short drive inland. Estepona sits east, Sotogrande and Gibraltar west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Duquesa sits in the Manilva municipality on the western Costa del Sol, between Estepona (roughly 20 minutes east) and Sotogrande (roughly 10 minutes west). This places it at the quieter, western end of the Málaga coastal corridor, closer to Gibraltar and Cádiz province than to Málaga city itself. The area functions as a mid-point between Estepona's expanding services, hospitals, shopping, town life, and Sotogrande's marina, polo and golf infrastructure. Compared with central Marbella or Benalmádena, density and traffic are lower, while compared with inland Manilva villages, services are closer at hand.
Beaches: La Duquesa at 592 metres (roughly a seven-minute walk) and Playa de Manilva at 835 metres; Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km. Airports: Gibraltar (GIB) at approximately 25 km straight-line, around 30 minutes by road, and Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 74 km straight-line, typically around an hour by car. Golf: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, Finca Cortesín Golf Club at 4.3 km and Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km, with Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 0.3 km and Sotogrande at 8.9 km. Healthcare: the nearest hospital at 6.6 km, with Estepona's hospitals around 20 minutes by car. Supermarket at 172 metres and pharmacy at 182 metres. EV charging at approximately 10 km.
| 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), which is among the higher figures for the Iberian coastline and supports extensive terrace use across the seasons. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol's subtropical Mediterranean climate. The sea remains at or above 20°C for approximately five months, defining a swim season from roughly late May to early October at La Duquesa beach. The site sits at 14 metres above sea level with a 2.3% slope towards the shore, effectively flat terrain, which simplifies walking and cycling. The penthouse's south orientation aligns the terraces with the sun's arc, delivering direct sun through the middle of the day; the covered terrace provides shade options. Winters are mild, with the microclimate between Estepona and Sotogrande known for lower rainfall than areas further north along the coast. Air conditioning handles the July, August peaks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies 592 metres from the property, a walk of under ten minutes along a flat route. Playa de Manilva follows at 835 metres and Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km; the latter sits near the coastline's more natural sections towards the border with Casares. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina at 0.3 km provides the recreational hub, with berths, waterfront dining and chiringuitos along the promenade. Golf is a regional strength: Doña Julia (2.5 km), Finca Cortesín Golf Club (4.3 km), a former Volvo World Match Play venue, and Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4.9 km) give three options within a ten-minute drive. Sports infrastructure includes Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas at 3.0 km, plus padel courts, gyms and a polo club in the Sotogrande area (8.9 km). Sailing and water sports operate from both Duquesa and Sotogrande marinas.
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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Ref: VL807868
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this penthouse occupies a distinct position relative to the nearby new-build pipeline. Alonia in La Duquesa starts at €316,000, offering contemporary construction but as a development rather than a finished asset; Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts at €524,600, reflecting Estepona's stronger pricing momentum along its regenerated coastline; and Aby Upper in Estepona starts at €320,000. At €371,000 for 95 m², roughly €3,900 per m², this resale property sits between the entry-level new-build pricing of Alonia and Aby Upper and Estepona's upper segment. The distinguishing factual asset is the active tourist licence, which new-build developments typically do not yet hold, and which permits immediate year-round holiday letting within Andalusia's regulatory framework. For buyers comparing investment yield against capital appreciation, this shifts the calculus: new-build offers modern specifications and developer payment structures, while this property offers immediate rental operation and an established urbanisation with functioning community facilities. Geographically, La Duquesa trades at a discount to Marbella and central Estepona while offering proximity to Sotogrande's golf, polo and marina infrastructure, a combination reflected in the area's 1,351 recorded property transactions, indicating an active and liquid local market. Buyers prioritising the western Costa del Sol's quieter character, Gibraltar Airport access and lower density will find the positioning coherent; those seeking branded resorts, on-site spas or new energy certificates may prefer the new-build alternatives.
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