A two-bedroom, two-bathroom resale apartment in the centre of San Luis de Sabinillas, Manilva, offered at a fixed asking price of €290,000. The property was completed in 2006 and is key-ready. It provides 107 m² of built space, including an unusually large private terrace of roughly 80 m² according to the listing details. The apartment forms part of a gated complex with a lift, communal pool and entry-phone security. Shops, cafés and restaurants are within walking distance, and La Duquesa beach lies approximately 1.5 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the heart of Sabinillas, the coastal district of Manilva, next to the post office. The setting is urban and commercial rather than resort-based: 34 restaurants, 4 cafés and 3 pharmacies lie within 2 km, and Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is 1.2 km away in a straight line. Estepona is roughly 8 km along the coast.
The layout suits two occupants or a small family, with two bedrooms, an ensuite bathroom, fitted wardrobes and a fully fitted kitchen. The marble-floored interior is compact at around 81 m², but the private terrace multiplies the usable living space considerably. West and south-west orientation means afternoon and evening sun outdoors.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2006 and is described as being in good condition, ready for immediate occupation. Interior finishes reflect the period of construction. Buyers should budget for possible modernisation of kitchen or bathrooms to personal taste, though the property is delivered key-ready.
The property has no private parking space; parking is on the street. There is no private pool, only a communal one, and the views face an interior courtyard rather than the sea. The unit is sold unfurnished. As a ground-floor apartment in a town-centre complex, noise from surrounding commercial activity should be expected. There is no private garden.
This apartment fits buyers who prioritise outdoor space and walkable town amenities over sea views or a modern finish. A couple seeking a permanent residence on the Costa del Sol will find the practical layout, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one ensuite, and the year-round infrastructure of Sabinillas directly suited to daily life. The health centre, schools and public transport within the immediate area support full-time living, not just holiday use. It also works as a holiday base for buyers who want to step out of the door into restaurants, cafés and shops without depending on a car, and who value a large terrace for the months of good weather. The west-facing orientation means the terrace is at its best from mid-afternoon onwards, which suits the Mediterranean rhythm of long evenings outdoors. Buyers for whom this is less suitable are those wanting a private pool, allocated parking, panoramic sea views or a contemporary new-build finish. Parking is on the street, the pool is communal, and the views face an interior courtyard. The 2006 construction means the interior styling reflects that period; buyers planning extensive modernisation should factor this into their budget. As an investment, the location near the beach, marina and town amenities gives the property rental potential, though it is sold unfurnished.
The apartment was completed in 2006 and is described as being in good condition. Interior finishes are typical of that construction period on the western Costa del Sol: marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a fully fitted kitchen with appliances. The property has two bathrooms, one of which is ensuite; photographs show a bathroom with a bathtub and a second bathroom with a tiled shower, bidet and sink, both finished in conventional Spanish tiling. The kitchen features blue tiled splashbacks with standard cabinetry. The living room opens onto the terrace through patio doors, and the terrace currently includes a wooden shed for storage. As a resale unit, the buyer acquires the property in its present state, key-ready but unfurnished. There is no information available about the energy performance or recent technical upgrades such as insulation, glazing or air conditioning; the listing mentions only electricity as a connected utility. Practical points worth verifying during a viewing include the age and condition of the boiler and white goods, the state of the terrace waterproofing given its size, and the lift installation within the gated complex. Compared with new-build comparables in the region, this property trades contemporary specification for space and location; the price per square metre is competitive precisely because the finish dates from 2006.
The asking price is fixed at €290,000 for this existing resale apartment, it is not a from-price, and there is no range of units to choose from. At 107 m² built, this equates to roughly €2,710 per square metre, with the large terrace providing additional usable space not fully reflected in that figure. For context, new-build comparables in the region start at €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2). The property is available immediately, being key-ready and completed in 2006. Purchase costs in Spain (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) apply in addition to the asking price.
Daily life here revolves around the town rather than a gated resort. Sabinillas functions as a working Spanish coastal district of Manilva, with the apartment positioned next to the post office and within walking distance of supermarkets, cafés and restaurants. Thirty-four restaurants and four cafés sit within 2 km, so eating out and daily shopping require no car. Three primary schools and one secondary school are nearby, alongside a health centre, which gives the location year-round substance rather than purely seasonal activity. The apartment itself is a ground-floor unit in a gated complex with a lift, communal pool and entry-phone access. Interior space is about 81 m² with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, marble floors and fitted wardrobes; the kitchen is fully fitted and one bathroom is ensuite. The defining feature is the terrace, listed at around 80 m² in the technical details and up to 116 m² in the marketing description, either way an exceptional amount of private outdoor space for a central town setting. Facing west and south-west, it receives afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining and late-day relaxation. The beach at La Duquesa lies about 1.5 km away as the crow flies, a walkable distance along flat terrain, with a gradient of under 1%. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 1.2 km away, adds a second focus for evenings and weekends. Seven public transport lines and 34 stops serve the wider area, so a car is useful but not strictly necessary for local life.
Sabinillas offers an intact Spanish town rhythm rather than a purpose-built resort atmosphere. Within 2 km there are 34 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, a density of amenities that makes daily errands feasible entirely on foot. Educational provision includes three primary schools and one secondary school, indicating a resident, year-round population. The apartment's position next to the post office places it in the commercial core of the district. For leisure, the Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is 1.2 km away as the crow flies, offering the waterfront dining and boat-harbour atmosphere associated with this stretch of coast. La Duquesa beach lies 1.5 km away, and Playa de la Chullera 3.5 km, both reachable on flat terrain. Golf is close at hand: Doña Julia golf course is 1.6 km away, with the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4 km and Estepona Golf at 5.4 km. Public transport consists of seven lines with 34 stops in the area, connecting Sabinillas with Estepona, Marbella and other coastal towns. A car remains convenient for regional trips but is not essential for local life. The town setting means some traffic and noise from surrounding businesses should be expected, particularly in summer months.
The map shows the apartment's position in the centre of Sabinillas, immediately west of the A-7 coastal corridor. La Duquesa beach and marina lie a short distance to the south-west, with the golf courses of Doña Julia and Estepona along the coast towards the east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Luis de Sabinillas belongs to the municipality of Manilva, at the western end of the Costa del Sol between Estepona (roughly 8 km) and the Cádiz provincial border. Marbella lies 34 km away in a straight line and Málaga, the provincial capital, 82 km. Algeciras is 32 km to the west. The housing market in the surrounding area records about 1,351 transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated market. Compared with Marbella or Estepona town centres, Sabinillas is smaller in scale and lower in price, while retaining full urban amenities.
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is 1.5 km away in a straight line; the actual walking route is slightly longer but the terrain is flat, with a gradient of only 0.7%. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is 1.2 km away, and Estepona's marina and port roughly 8 km. Golf courses sit within easy reach: Doña Julia at 1.6 km and two more within 6 km. Regarding larger towns, Algeciras lies 32 km away in a straight line, Marbella 34 km and Málaga 82 km. Two airports serve the location: Gibraltar (GIB) at approximately 26 km as the crow flies, and Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at about 74 km. The Gibraltar option is unusually close for the Costa del Sol and useful for UK-based travel, though flight availability is limited compared with Málaga. An electric-vehicle charging station is located in Estepona, 9.7 km away. Seven public transport lines with 34 stops serve the local area, and the coastal A-7 motorway connects the district to Estepona and Marbella by car.
| Beach Distance | 1.5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 11 m above sea level with an essentially flat profile, the gradient towards the beach is 0.7%, which makes walking and cycling practical for most residents. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, mild winters and warm summers moderated by the sea breeze. The swimming season extends to about five months per year, during which sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, roughly from late May to early October. This combination, low elevation, flat terrain and a long warm season, suits an outdoor-oriented lifestyle centred on the terrace, which with its west and south-west orientation captures the warmer hours of the day. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year; the region records around 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active municipal calendar of ferias and traditions in Manilva and the surrounding villages. Behind the coast, the hills of the Manilva municipality and the Sierra provide walking countryside within a short drive inland.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach is La Duquesa, 1.5 km away as the crow flies, a family-oriented beach adjacent to the marina of the same name, with chiringuitos and beach facilities typical of this coast. Playa de la Chullera, 3.5 km away, is a quieter, more natural stretch towards the border with Cádiz province. Recreational sailing is centred on Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa (1.2 km), with further marinas at Estepona (8.2 and 8.4 km). Golfers can choose between Doña Julia (1.6 km), the Golf Academy Albayt Resort (4 km) and Estepona Golf (5.4 km), giving three options within a ten-minute drive. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas is 2.8 km away. The communal pool within the apartment complex provides an on-site swimming option, while the five-month sea-swimming season makes the beach a genuine alternative from late spring to early autumn. Taken together, the recreational offer covers beach, sailing and golf within a compact radius, the characteristic leisure mix of the western Costa del Sol.
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: VL220939
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €290,000 for 107 m², roughly €2,710 per square metre, this Sabinillas apartment occupies a distinctive position in the western Costa del Sol market. New-build comparables in the region start higher or similar: Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those figures are from-prices for new construction, typically with smaller terraces, modern specification and communal facilities delivered as part of a development. What this resale offers instead is scale of outdoor space and an established town location: a terrace of around 80 m², listed in the description at up to 116 m², attached to a ground-floor unit in the commercial heart of Sabinillas. That combination is rarely found in new-build product, where large terraces usually come with penthouse pricing. Sabinillas itself sits at the value end of the Manilva-Estepona corridor. Estepona town, roughly 8 km east, carries higher price levels and a larger urban centre; Marbella, 34 km away, operates in a different price bracket altogether. To the west, the area borders Cádiz province, with Algeciras 32 km away. The local market records around 1,351 housing transactions per year and a provincial median income of €16,450, which frames the demand structure: a mix of Spanish residents and international buyers, with tourism-driven seasonal activity along the coast. The trade-off against new-build is clear: a 2006 finish, communal pool, courtyard views and street parking, in exchange for immediate availability, walkable amenities and an exceptional terrace at a competitive price per square metre. Gibraltar Airport at about 26 km straight-line distance also distinguishes the location from most of the Costa del Sol, which depends on Málaga airport.
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