A key-ready first-floor apartment in Pure Sun Phase I, Coto Real, in the San Luis de Sabinillas area of Manilva on the western Costa del Sol. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 95 m² of living space, complemented by a generous south-facing terrace with sea views. A garage space of 41.24 m² and a storage room of 11.61 m² are included in the fixed asking price of €610,000. Construction was completed in 2026, so the home can be occupied without waiting for further building work. The complex provides a communal pool, gym, spa and wellness area. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies 1.5 km away as the crow flies.
Within the wider Costa del Sol new-build market, this apartment occupies a specific slot: a completed, key-ready home on the western stretch of the coast, priced at a fixed €610,000 with parking and storage included. Comparable advertised projects are mostly further east and cheaper on paper: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000. Those from-prices typically apply to smaller base units without guaranteed views, garage and storage bundled in, and in Torre del Mar's case to a location over an hour further from Gibraltar and the Sotogrande end of the coast. The western position around Manilva and Sabinillas trades proximity to Málaga Airport (roughly 74 km straight-line) for proximity to Gibraltar Airport (about 26 km), and for a quieter residential density than Estepona or Marbella. The immediate environment, adjacent golf, a marina at 1.2 km, a flat 1.5 km walk to the beach, 34 restaurants within 2 km and a full set of schools and a health centre, reads as a settled, year-round neighbourhood rather than a resort development. For buyers comparing options, the relevant trade-offs are direct: newer-from-plan projects eastward cost less per square metre but involve build risk, delivery timelines and separate purchases of parking and storage. Here the total price is known, the product is finished, and the running costs are those of a completed community. The area records 1,351 housing transactions per year, which points to a liquid local market for resale should circumstances change.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Coto Real, a quiet residential area of Manilva bordering La Duquesa Golf. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is 1.2 km away in a straight line, while the beach at La Duquesa is 1.5 km. Estepona lies roughly 8 km along the coast and Marbella 34 km, which keeps everyday amenities within reach of a single car journey.
The home is arranged for practical year-round living: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen with integrated appliances, fitted wardrobes and air conditioning for both hot and cold seasons. The south-facing orientation extends outdoor use onto the terrace, and the included garage and storage room cover parking and household overflow, two common constraints in coastal apartment living.
Construction is complete, with completion indicated as 2026, an indicative date subject to the developer's handover schedule. The apartment is key-ready, meaning buyers can move in or furnish immediately after purchase rather than coordinating with an ongoing build. The building belongs to the first phase of the Pure Sun development in Coto Real.
The property is an apartment within a communal development, so there is no private garden or private pool; outdoor swimming is via the communal pool. Living space is 95 m², and the terrace is the main additional outdoor area. The data does not mention a private lift, accessible facilities or pet policy. Distances to the beach and marina are straight-line figures; actual road routes are longer.
This home suits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol benefits from the three bedrooms, two bathrooms and the presence of three primary schools and a secondary school within the local catchment, along with a health centre for routine care. A couple seeking a second home gets a lock-and-leave apartment with included parking and storage, a communal pool for the summer and a gym and spa that remove the need for separate memberships. Buyers who dislike waiting for construction will value the key-ready status: there is no phased delivery to monitor, and furnishing can begin immediately. The location also fits owners who want proximity to golf without living on a resort, Doña Julia golf course lies 1.6 km away and La Duquesa Golf borders the neighbourhood itself. Seasonal residents who fly in and out will note that Gibraltar Airport is roughly 26 km away in a straight line and Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 74 km, giving a choice of arrival points. The property is less obviously suited to buyers wanting a large private garden, a private pool or a central town-centre address with everything on the doorstep; the setting is residential and quieter, with Sabinillas' commercial strip and the marina a short drive or a longer walk away. It also does not suit households needing more than 95 m² of internal space without using the terrace as overflow.
The apartment belongs to a 2026 completion, which places it within the current generation of Costa del Sol new-build standards. The interior features an open-plan living and kitchen layout with integrated appliances, so the kitchen arrives functional rather than as a shell requiring separate fitting. Bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and both bathrooms are finished in a contemporary style according to the developer's specification. Climate control is covered by air conditioning units that provide both hot and cold air, which handles Andalusian summers and the cooler winter weeks without additional installation work. The first-floor position combined with the south-facing orientation gives the terrace a full day of sun exposure; the listed views, sea, port, countryside, panoramic, garden and street, reflect the corner between the coastal outlook towards Duquesa and the greener inland side of Coto Real. Beyond the front door, the complex provides a communal pool with a separate children's pool, a fully equipped gym, a spa and wellness area, and a furnished multi-purpose room, photographed with palm-tree views from the gym floor. The included garage space of 41.24 m² is larger than a standard bay and can accommodate a car plus motorcycles or storage racks, working in tandem with the 11.61 m² storage room. Buyers should treat all finish details as developer specification and verify materials, warranties and snagging items during a viewing, as is standard with recently completed builds.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €610,000. This covers the completed home, the terrace, a garage space of 41.24 m² and a storage room of 11.61 m², items that are often priced separately in new-build projects on the Costa del Sol. Completion is indicated for 2026, subject to the standard handover process. For context within the wider region, comparable new-build projects currently advertise from-prices of €269,950 in Torre del Mar, €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though unit sizes, views and included facilities differ between developments.
Daily life here follows a coastal residential rhythm. The apartment sits on the first floor of a contemporary complex with palm-lined pathways, garden areas and a pool lounge, which functions as the social heart of the community during the warmer months. Mornings can start on the south-facing terrace, which receives sun through the middle of the day, with views extending towards the sea, the port, the surrounding countryside and the gardens below. The open-plan living and kitchen area of 95 m² keeps the three bedrooms workable for a family, a couple with guests, or owners who want a dedicated home office. The two bathrooms avoid scheduling conflicts in the morning routine. Practical errands are concentrated within a 2 km radius: 34 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre cover most daily needs, while three primary schools and a secondary school serve families staying through the winter. A car remains the natural mode of transport, and the included 41.24 m² garage space plus 11.61 m² storage room absorb the practical side of coastal living, beach gear, bicycles, suitcases and shopping. Evenings often gravitate towards the Duquesa marina, 1.2 km away as the crow flies, where the restaurant promenade stays lively well beyond the summer season. The flat terrain towards the beach, with a gradient of just 0.7%, makes walking and cycling realistic options for part of the week. Out of season the area quietens considerably, which suits residents seeking a slower pace outside July and August.
Coto Real and the surrounding San Luis de Sabinillas area operate as a residential extension of Manilva's coastal strip. The immediate neighbourhood borders La Duquesa Golf, giving green outlooks on one side, while 1.2 km away in a straight line sits Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, the marina that anchors local dining and social life with its promenade of restaurants and bars. Within 2 km, the amenity count includes 34 restaurants, four cafés, three pharmacies, a dentist and a health centre, which keeps routine life, prescriptions, groceries, a coffee, a meal out, within a short radius. Families have three primary schools and one secondary school nearby, an unusual density for a settlement of this size and a factor in year-round occupancy. Public transport exists in usable form: seven bus lines serve the corridor with 34 stops, connecting Sabinillas with Estepona, Marbella and inland Manilva, though most residents still rely on a car for convenience. The flat 0.7% gradient towards La Duquesa beach, 1.5 km as the crow flies, makes the walk to the sea realistic on foot or by bicycle. Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas, 2.8 km away, adds municipal sports facilities. Outside July and August the area is noticeably calmer, which shapes winter life around local routines rather than tourism.
The map shows the apartment's position in Coto Real, Manilva, relative to the Duquesa marina (1.2 km), La Duquesa beach (1.5 km) and Doña Julia golf course (1.6 km), all straight-line distances. Estepona's marina lies 8.2 km east along the coast, and the A-7 connects the whole corridor towards Marbella and Málaga beyond.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Manilva occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol, between Estepona some 8 km to the east and Sotogrande and Algeciras to the west. The position places the apartment closer to Gibraltar (roughly 26 km straight-line) than to Málaga Airport (approximately 74 km), which shapes arrival logistics for international owners. Marbella lies 34 km away, close enough for day trips and its wider retail and dining offer. The setting trades the density of Marbella and Estepona's centre for a quieter residential character, with the Duquesa marina as the local hub. Regional market data shows 1,351 housing transactions per year in the area, indicating an active but not saturated resale and new-build market.
Access is defined by the A-7 coastal road running through Sabinillas. Estepona's marina and Puerto Estepona lie 8.2 and 8.4 km away in a straight line respectively, Marbella 34 km, Algeciras 32 km and Málaga city 82 km. Two airports serve the location: Gibraltar at roughly 26 km straight-line and Málaga-Costa del Sol at approximately 74 km, the latter the main international gateway with a drive typically exceeding an hour depending on traffic. The nearest beach, La Duquesa, is 1.5 km as the crow flies, reachable by car in a few minutes or on foot in roughly twenty along the local streets. Golf access is a defining feature: Doña Julia is 1.6 km away, the Golf Academy at Albayt Resort 4.0 km and Estepona Golf 5.4 km. For electric vehicles, a fast-charging station sits 9.7 km away near Estepona. Public transport covers seven lines with 34 stops, providing a workable alternative for trips along the coast, though frequencies thin out outside peak times. A car remains the practical default for shopping, school runs and airport transfers.
| Beach Distance | 1.5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports genuine outdoor living. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, where Atlantic influence moderates summer heat compared with areas further east. The swimming season runs to five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly June through October, matching the usability of the communal pool and the terrace. Elevation is 11 metres above sea level with a flat 0.7% gradient to the beach, so no stairs or hills separate the home from the shore, a point that matters for older residents and for cycling. The immediate landscape mixes the green of the adjacent golf course with the Mediterranean to the south and rolling countryside inland, visible from the apartment's panoramic vantage. Sea breezes complement the hot and cold air conditioning inside. Micro-moments follow naturally from the data: morning sun on the south terrace, afternoons at the pool framed by palms, and evening walks along the Duquesa promenade as temperatures ease.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life centres on two options within easy reach. La Duquesa, 1.5 km away in a straight line, is the local beach attached to the marina of the same name, combining sand with the restaurant strip of the port. Playa de la Chullera, 3.5 km, lies towards the west near the Sabinillas river mouth and tends to be quieter and more natural in character. Golf defines recreation on this stretch of coast: Doña Julia (1.6 km) is a full 18-hole course, the Albayt Resort golf academy (4.0 km) suits practice and beginners, and Estepona Golf (5.4 km) adds a third option within ten minutes' drive. The Duquesa marina itself, 1.2 km away, offers berths, waterside dining and a social focus beyond the summer. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas (2.8 km) provides municipal facilities, while the complex's own gym, spa and wellness area cover daily exercise without leaving home. The five-month swimming season and the flat coastal terrain tie these options together into a long outdoor calendar rather than a two-month summer window.
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: VL009124
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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