This resale apartment is located in San Luis de Sabinillas, on the western Costa del Sol in the municipality of Manilva, Málaga. The property offers 125 m² of built space across four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a covered private terrace of approximately 4 m² and sea views. Built in 1982 and in fair condition, the home is fully furnished and fitted out. The asking price is fixed at €310,000. The beach at La Duquesa lies roughly 1.5 km away as the crow flies, while everyday amenities such as supermarkets, shops and restaurants are within short walking distance of the building.
Within the western Costa del Sol, this apartment competes with both resale stock and new-build projects. Among comparable new developments, 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 projects offer modern specifications, developer warranties and communal facilities, but at these price points typically smaller floor plans than the 125 m² and four bedrooms found here. The trade-off is clear: this property exchanges finishing standard for space and an established, central location roughly 150 m from the beach. Locally, Sabinillas sits at the value end of the Manilva coast. Prices per square metre generally run below central Marbella, 34 km east, and below the Sotogrande estates just across the Cádiz border, while remaining comparable to inland Estepona resales. The market context matters: with around 1,351 housing transactions per year in the area, liquidity appears reasonable for a town of this size, which is relevant for future resale. Accessibility differs from much of the Costa del Sol, Gibraltar Airport is only 26 km away as the crow flies, considerably closer than Málaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 74 km, giving buyers two flight options. Buyers weighing new build versus resale should also note the total cost picture: a €310,000 purchase plus renovation works may still undercut a €321,000 new-build unit once floor area is equalised, but the renovation requires project management that a developer purchase does not. The absence of private parking is a common constraint in town-centre resales along this coast and one that new-build competitors usually resolve with included garages.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
San Luis de Sabinillas is the coastal centre of Manilva, situated between Estepona and the border with Cádiz province. The apartment sits in a commercial, beachside area close to shops, schools and the sea. Puerto de la Duquesa marina lies 1.2 km away, and the A-7 and AP-7 connect the town westwards towards Algeciras and eastwards towards Marbella and Málaga.
The layout offers four bedrooms and two bathrooms across 125 m², with fitted wardrobes, an en-suite bathroom and a south-west orientation that brings afternoon and evening light to the covered terrace. The building has a lift and access for people with reduced mobility. The home is fully furnished and includes fibre optic connectivity, which suits both permanent residence and extended stays.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 1982 and is key-ready as a resale property. Its condition is recorded as fair, and the current description states that renovation work would be required to modernise the interior. Buyers should therefore budget for updating works on top of the purchase price and treat any delivery timeline as immediate, subject to the usual purchase process.
The property does not include private parking; parking is on the street. There is no private garden or private swimming pool, and the terrace is small at around 4 m². The interior is dated and in fair condition rather than move-in modern. These are the recorded limitations, and they matter for buyers seeking off-street parking, extensive outdoor space or a fully renovated home.
This apartment suits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Manilva area benefits from four bedrooms, proximity to three primary schools and one secondary school, and a health centre nearby. Buyers seeking a year-round coastal base will value the walkable town centre and the flat 1.5 km route to La Duquesa beach. Those who want to customise a home rather than accept a developer's specification can treat the fair condition as a blank canvas, choosing their own kitchen, bathrooms and flooring. Investors may note the resale market context: roughly 1,351 housing transactions per year in the area indicate an active local market, and a four-bedroom unit near the beach has letting potential during the five-month swimming season. The property also works for buyers who no longer want stairs or complex access, thanks to the lift and reduced-mobility access. Conversely, it fits less well for anyone requiring private parking, a large garden or a private pool, since none of these are included. Buyers comparing new builds at similar price points should weigh the dated interior against the larger floor plan and central position. In short, this home is a candidate for pragmatic buyers who prioritise location and space over turnkey condition.
The apartment dates from 1982 and its recorded condition is fair. The photographs show terrazzo flooring in the living-dining room, wooden kitchen cabinets, a bathroom with a glass-block shower partition and bedrooms with wooden beds and curtains, finishes typical of Spanish coastal construction from that period. The property is sold fully furnished and includes a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes and an en-suite bathroom, which means the basic infrastructure is present even if the styling is dated. Technical provisions are reasonably up to date on the connectivity side: fibre optic and WiFi are installed, which matters for remote work and streaming. The building itself has a lift and access for people with reduced mobility, and the complex is gated, which adds a layer of control at the entrance. Buyers should anticipate renovation works, commonly the kitchen, bathrooms, electrical installation and windows, and should have these assessed during the purchase process. The 4 m² covered terrace is private and oriented south-west with sea views, providing sheltered outdoor space in the warmer months. No details are available about the community fees or the state of the building's communal areas, so these points should be verified with the sellers. Overall, the structural package is conventional for its age, and value here rests more on floor area and position than on finishing level.
The asking price is fixed at €310,000 for the whole apartment, not a starting price. For that amount the buyer acquires 125 m² of built space with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a covered terrace and sea views, sold fully furnished with a fitted kitchen. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, this property competes on space and location rather than on finishing standard. The recorded condition is fair, so renovation costs should be factored into the total investment. Availability is immediate, subject to negotiation and the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life here revolves around the seafront promenade and the town centre, both within a short walk of the building. San Luis de Sabinillas functions as a working Spanish coastal town rather than a purpose-built resort, so shops, pharmacies, cafés and restaurants operate year-round. Within a 2 km radius there are 34 restaurants, three pharmacies and four cafés, along with three primary schools and one secondary school, which points to a settled residential population rather than a purely seasonal one. The apartment's south-west orientation means the terrace catches the afternoon and evening sun, making it a practical spot for dinner after a day out. The building has a lift and step-free access, which eases daily routines such as shopping trips. A bus service with 34 stops across seven lines serves the local area, so the promenade, the Thursday market and the neighbouring marina at La Duquesa are reachable without a car. The gradient towards the beach is flat at 0.7%, so walking and cycling are realistic options for most errands. Outside the summer months the town quietens considerably, which suits buyers who prefer a genuine neighbourhood feel over resort-style buzz. The property's fair condition means the new owner will shape the interior themselves, but the location, layout and services around it are already established.
Life in San Luis de Sabinillas is organised around two anchors: the seafront promenade and the town's commercial heart. The apartment stands in a commercial area close to shops and the sea, so groceries, banking and daily services are errands on foot rather than drives. Healthcare is covered by a health centre in the locality, and a dentist operates within 2 km. For sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 2.8 km away as the crow flies, while golfers can reach Doña Julia Golf at 1.6 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.0 km and Estepona Golf at 5.4 km. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina, 1.2 km away, adds waterfront dining and berths. Public transport consists of seven lines serving 34 stops, which is substantial for a town of this size and links Sabinillas with Estepona, Marbella and inland villages such as Casares and Gaucín. The environment is essentially flat, the area sits at 11 m elevation with a 0.7% gradient to the sea, so distances feel shorter than the raw figures suggest. Outside July and August the rhythm is calm and local; in high season the seafront becomes noticeably busier, particularly around the chiringuitos and the beach.
The map shows the apartment's position in the centre of San Luis de Sabinillas, roughly 150 m from the beachfront. Points of interest marked include La Duquesa beach and marina, Doña Julia Golf and the road connections towards Estepona and Algeciras. All distances shown are straight-line measurements; actual road routes may be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Luis de Sabinillas occupies the western end of the Costa del Sol's Málaga stretch, in the municipality of Manilva. It lies 34 km from Marbella, 32 km from Algeciras and 82 km from Málaga city, positioning it closer to Gibraltar and Cádiz than most of the region's better-known resorts. This gives the town a distinct character: less developed than Marbella, more year-round than Sotogrande's estate areas, and generally priced below central Estepona. For buyers comparing locations along the coast, Sabinillas represents the accessible, working-town end of the Costa del Sol spectrum.
The nearest beach, La Duquesa, lies 1.5 km away in a straight line, with Playa de la Chullera at 3.5 km. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is 1.2 km from the property, and the marinas of Estepona lie 8.2 to 8.4 km away. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 26 km away as the crow flies, which is notably close for international travel; Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 74 km away, typically just over an hour by road. Algeciras sits 32 km to the west and Marbella 34 km to the east, giving both a ferry port and a larger service city within reach. Málaga city, at 82 km, is a longer excursion. Road access runs via the A-7 coastal motorway and the tolled AP-7. An electric vehicle charging station operated by Zunder/GALP is located in Estepona, 9.7 km away. Within the town itself, 34 bus stops across seven lines mean that a car is convenient but not strictly necessary for daily life.
| Beach Distance | 1.5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 26 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 five months during which sea water stays at or above 20°C. The locality sits at 11 m above sea level with a flat 0.7% gradient towards the coast, so there are no climbs between the apartment and the beach. Winter temperatures generally remain comfortable for outdoor living, while July and August bring heat that makes the covered, south-west terrace useful in the evenings. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, and the 32 local public holidays per year in Andalucía mean frequent festivities and processions, including those around the nearby church, that shape the town's calendar. The combination of low elevation, sea proximity and modest annual rainfall defines the outdoor-oriented rhythm of the area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The immediate coastline offers two notable beaches: La Duquesa at 1.5 km and Playa de la Chullera at 3.5 km, both reachable in minutes by car or a pleasant walk along the promenade. La Duquesa beach adjoins the marina of the same name, where waterfront restaurants and bars line the quays. Golf is well represented nearby, with Doña Julia Golf at 1.6 km, the Golf Academy Albayt Resort at 4.0 km and Estepona Golf at 5.4 km, three options within a ten-minute drive. For organised sport, Complejo Deportivo Las Viñas lies 2.8 km away. Further afield, Puerto Estepona at 8.4 km extends the range of marina facilities. The five-month swimming season frames the recreational year: sea bathing from roughly May or June into October, with walking, cycling and golf filling the cooler months. Chiringuitos along the shore operate mainly in the high season, while the promenade itself is used year-round by residents.
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: VL687284
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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