A key-ready two-bedroom townhouse of 72 m² in the Playa Paraíso area of Manilva, on the western Costa del Sol. The property sits roughly 100 metres from the sandy beach and a short walk from Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, with its restaurants and marina promenade. Built in 1984 and since renovated in key areas, the house offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two private terraces, air conditioning with heat pump, fibre-optic broadband and a fully fitted kitchen. It is offered at a fixed asking price of €249,000 as an existing resale home, within a gated complex with a communal swimming pool.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The townhouse stands in a beachside urbanisation in Playa Paraíso, Manilva, around 100 metres from the sea and about 0.3 km as the crow flies from Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa. La Duquesa beach lies 0.6 km away, while the nearest golf course, Doña Julia, is 2.5 km straight-line. The area is flat, at roughly 14 metres above sea level.
The property functions as a holiday home or a compact permanent residence. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms accommodate a small household with occasional guests, and two private terraces extend the living space outdoors. Daily needs are covered within 2 km: 33 restaurants, 3 pharmacies, a health centre and several schools. The coastal walking and cycling path starts next to the complex.
This is not a new-build project. The house dates from 1984 and is sold key-ready as a resale property. Renovations were carried out in 2013 and 2014 to the kitchen, bathrooms and roof terraces. The overall condition is recorded as fair, which for buyers means the home is usable without major works, though some cosmetic updating may be desired over time.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, private parking space or sea views; the pool is communal and the outlook is urban. Living space is 72 m², which is compact for a townhouse. The condition is listed as fair rather than fully modernised. No lift, garage or storage details are provided in the available data. These are the documented limitations of this specific listing.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-entry holiday home near the beach will find the 100-metre distance to the sand, the sleeping capacity of six and the communal pool a practical combination. Someone looking for a compact permanent residence on the coast benefits from the walkable amenities: 33 restaurants, pharmacies, a health centre and schools within 2 km. A buyer prioritising outdoor living over interior floor area may accept the 72 m² in exchange for two private terraces and a south-west orientation. An investor considering rental use will note the beachfront category, the gated complex and the fibre-optic connection, though rental performance should be verified locally. The house suits households that do not require private parking on title, sea views or a private pool, since none of these are part of the offer. It also suits buyers comfortable with a property built in 1984 and listed in fair condition, who accept that some elements may eventually need updating even though the kitchen and bathrooms were renovated in 2013 and 2014. Finally, buyers working within a budget under €260,000 total will find few new-build alternatives in this stretch of the coast, which is precisely the comparison this resale option invites.
The construction dates from 1984, and the finishing level should be assessed in that context. The kitchen was fully renovated in 2013 and 2014, as were the bathrooms and the roof terraces, meaning the two most heavily used zones of the house have been modernised within the last decade. The property is described as well maintained and ready for immediate use, with the official condition recorded as fair, a middle category indicating a habitable home without the finish of a full contemporary refurbishment. Technical comfort is reasonably covered for year-round occupation: air conditioning with a heat pump provides both cooling and heating, and a separate dehumidifier manages coastal humidity, a practical detail this close to the sea. A fibre-optic connection delivers high-speed broadband and television with over 100 channels, which matters for remote work and longer stays. The house has two bathrooms, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and large windows that maximise natural light in a compact floor plan. Two private terraces effectively add outdoor rooms: one with dining area and barbecue, one planted and more secluded. The complex is gated with a communal pool. Elements not documented in the data include double glazing, insulation values, private parking and storage, so buyers should inspect these points during a viewing and request the community's building maintenance records before purchase.
The asking price is fixed at €249,000 for the property as it stands, including the fitted kitchen and part of the furniture, sold as a resale home in key-ready condition. This positions the house well below new-build alternatives in the same area: Alonia in La Duquesa starts from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. The listing is categorised as a resale, holiday-home and distressed-sale property, which typically reflects a motivated seller and room for negotiation. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) and should verify community fees and annual property tax with the seller's documents.
Daily life here is organised around the sea. The beach is closer than the communal pool, roughly a one-minute walk, which changes the rhythm of the day: morning swims, evening walks along the shore and the long coastal footpath that begins beside the urbanisation all become default activities rather than occasional outings. The two terraces reinforce this outdoor orientation. The main one holds a dining area and barbecue, functioning as an open-air dining room for much of the year, while the second, planted terrace catches the sun and works as a quiet morning spot. With a south-west orientation, the terraces receive afternoon and evening sun. The interior is compact but practical: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fitted kitchen renovated in 2013 and 2014, fitted wardrobes and large windows that keep the rooms bright. The house sleeps up to six people in total, which suits families with visiting guests or holiday rentals. The setting is a gated complex, which adds a degree of control over access, within a residential neighbourhood that remains active year-round thanks to the marina, the restaurants and the surrounding villages of Manilva. Algeciras is 32 km away as the crow flies and Marbella 35 km, so larger urban amenities are reachable while the immediate area stays on a village scale. A car is useful for golf, larger supermarkets and airport transfers, but the beach, marina, restaurants and pharmacy are all walkable.
The immediate surroundings are those of a consolidated beachside urbanisation. Within 2 km, the data lists 33 restaurants, 4 cafés, 3 pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, along with 3 primary schools and 1 secondary school, which indicates a resident population rather than a purely seasonal one. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, at 0.3 km straight-line, functions as the local social centre with its marina, promenade and dining. The beach at La Duquesa is 0.6 km away and Playa de la Chullera 2.6 km. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 3.0 km away, and the coastal walking and cycling path runs for kilometres right next to the complex. Golf options start with Doña Julia at 2.5 km, followed by the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. Public transport covers the area with 5 lines and 29 stops, which makes basic mobility possible without a car, though a vehicle remains convenient for shopping trips, golf and airport transfers.
The map shows the property in Playa Paraíso, Manilva, directly behind the beachfront with Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa a few hundred metres to the west. Note that the distances shown are straight-line; road distances are somewhat longer. The markers indicate the marina, the nearest beaches, golf courses and surrounding towns such as Estepona and Sotogrande.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property sits on the western Costa del Sol, in the Manilva municipality between Estepona and Sotogrande. This stretch is calmer and more price-accessible than the Marbella, Estepona core, while remaining connected to it: Marbella is 35 km away in a straight line and Málaga 83 km. Gibraltar Airport, 25 km away, gives the area a second travel gateway that most of the Costa del Sol lacks. The combination of marina, beaches, golf courses and village-scale services defines the local position within the wider region.
The property's strongest accessibility feature is its pedestrian-scale location: the beach is roughly a one-minute walk, the marina is 0.3 km away as the crow flies, and daily amenities cluster within 2 km. The terrain is flat, with a gradient of only 2.3% toward the sea and an elevation of 14 metres, so walking and cycling are realistic options for most errands. By car, the A-7 coastal road connects the area along the whole coast; Marbella lies 35 km straight-line and Algeciras 32 km, in opposite directions. Málaga, the provincial capital with 579,076 inhabitants, is 83 km away. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 25 km straight-line, which is unusually close by Costa del Sol standards, and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at about 74 km. Public transport runs through 29 stops on 5 lines in the surrounding area. All distances given are straight-line; actual road distances are longer.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 25 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a mild Mediterranean regime: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of roughly five months during which sea temperature stays at or above 20°C. At 14 metres above sea level with a flat gradient, the setting avoids the hillside exposure common further along the coast, making the short walk to the beach effortless. The south-west orientation of the house means the terraces receive afternoon and evening sun, suited to outdoor dining and late-day use. The proximity of the sea moderates temperature extremes but also brings humidity, which explains the presence of a dedicated dehumidifier in the property. The coastal path and nearby beaches such as Playa de la Chullera provide year-round access to the natural surroundings, while the 32 local public holidays per year reflect an active municipal calendar of events in the Manilva area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is the defining recreational asset: the sandy beach at Playa Paraíso lies about 100 metres from the front door, and La Duquesa beach is 0.6 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de la Chullera at 2.6 km extending the choice. The communal pool of the gated complex is a secondary option, located further from the house than the sea itself. For golfers, three courses sit within easy reach: Doña Julia at 2.5 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.9 km and Estepona Golf at 6.3 km. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 0.3 km away, offers waterfront dining and promenade walks, while Puerto de Sotogrande at 8.9 km is one of the coast's better-known leisure harbours. The long coastal walking and cycling path starts beside the urbanisation and supports running and cycling throughout the year. A sports centre, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas, is 3.0 km away.
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: VL945570
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this townhouse competes less with new-build projects and more with the resale stock of Playa Paraíso and La Duquesa. The nearest new-build comparables underline the price gap: Alonia in La Duquesa starts from €316,000, Aby Upper in Estepona from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. Against these, the fixed €249,000 asking price represents an entry point roughly €70,000 below the cheapest new development, in exchange for a 1984 construction in fair condition rather than a contemporary build. The trade-off is explicit: new-build buyers gain modern specifications, warranties and typically larger plots, while this resale offers location attributes, a 100-metre beach distance and two private terraces, that new projects in this price band rarely match. Regionally, the Manilva, La Duquesa stretch sits at the value end of the western Costa del Sol. Median provincial income of €16,450 and 1,351 annual housing transactions indicate an active but not overheated local market. Marbella, 35 km away as the crow flies, commands substantially higher price levels, while Algeciras, 32 km in the other direction, is a working port city with a different profile. The proximity of Sotogrande's marina at 8.9 km and three golf courses within 6.3 km adds leisure infrastructure that supports year-round rental demand. For buyers weighing budget against beach proximity, this property's combination of gated complex, walkable marina and sub-€260,000 pricing has few direct substitutes in the surrounding area, provided the fair condition and compact floor plan are acceptable.
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