A key-ready three-bedroom apartment completed in 2024, situated in Artola on the eastern side of Marbella, directly at the Cabopino golf course. The property measures 164 m², has two bathrooms plus a guest toilet, and carries a fixed asking price of €1,600,000. It forms part of a small-scale development of fourteen residences with two communal pools and includes two parking spaces and a storage room. The nearest beach, Playa de Cabopino, lies approximately 0.8 km away as the crow flies, and the marina of Puerto Cabopino is under one kilometre from the complex.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in Artola, an area between Marbella (12 km straight-line) and Calahonda, with Málaga city roughly 39 km away. The Cabopino golf course borders the complex, and the protected Artola dunes and Playa de Cabopino are within about 0.8 km direct distance. Puerto Cabopino marina lies at 0.9 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 30 km away in a straight line.
The home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate guest toilet across 164 m² of living space, with a large terrace oriented to the south and west. Underfloor heating runs throughout, complemented by air conditioning for hot and cold use. Two parking spaces and a storage room are included, and residents share two swimming pools, one of which is a children's pool.
The apartment was completed in 2024 and is delivered key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The finishing and installations are therefore current, including the underfloor heating system and the contemporary kitchen and bathroom fittings. The completion date is indicative; buyers should verify the exact delivery status and any remaining snagging items with the seller before contract.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are communal only. There is no private garden, although the development maintains shared gardens. The plot size is not specified in the available data. A car is in practice necessary for daily errands beyond the immediate neighbourhood, as the nearest larger shopping facilities are not within walking distance according to the available data.
This property fits a buyer profile that prioritises outdoor space and outlook: the terrace is the defining feature, and the south-west orientation combined with the sea view over the Cabopino coastline will appeal most to buyers who expect to spend a large share of their day outside. Buyers with a budget around €1.6 million who want a finished home rather than an off-plan purchase can move in without a waiting period, which suits those relocating on a fixed timeline or seeking a holiday residence for the coming season. The layout with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate guest toilet works for families with children or for households that regularly host guests; the two parking spaces and storage room accommodate a household with multiple cars or bulky leisure equipment such as golf bags and beach gear. Golf players benefit from the position directly at the Cabopino course, with two further clubs within roughly three kilometres. Buyers who prefer a walkable urban environment with shops and services at street level may find the car-dependent setting less convenient. Equally, those wanting a private pool and garden should note that the water facilities here are communal and the garden areas are shared. As a second-home purchase, the small scale of the development and the fixed-price, completed status reduce both management complexity and construction risk.
The build dates from 2024, which places the property in the current generation of Spanish residential construction standards. Underfloor heating is installed throughout the apartment, a feature normally reserved for the upper segment of the market and relevant for winter use, when coastal Andalusian homes without such systems can feel cool in the evenings. The heating is complemented by central heating and air conditioning units capable of both hot and cold operation, giving residents year-round climate control across seasons. The interior layout follows the contemporary pattern of sliding glass doors connecting the living area to the terrace, as visible in the property photographs, which maximises natural light in the main living spaces and allows the 164 m² interior and the terrace to function as one zone during warm months. Two bathrooms plus a separate guest toilet serve the three bedrooms. The condition is listed as excellent, and as a key-ready home the buyer purchases the property in its finished state: kitchen, wardrobes and bathroom fittings are installed and in use. The exterior architecture follows the modern Mediterranean style typical of recent East Marbella developments: clean volumes, large glazing and light façade materials. The communal gardens are maintained, and two swimming pools, including a children's pool, plus relaxation areas belong to the shared facilities. Two parking spaces and a storage room complete the technical package. Buyers should still arrange an independent technical inspection to verify the installation quality and any warranty periods that transfer with a recently completed build.
The asking price is fixed at €1,600,000 for this existing, key-ready apartment. This is not a
Daily life at this address revolves around the combination of golf-side tranquillity and coastal proximity. The apartment sits on the edge of the Cabopino golf course, which functions as a green buffer between the complex and the surrounding urbanisations. Because the development contains only fourteen residences, foot traffic in the communal areas stays limited, and the two pools are shared with a small number of neighbours rather than a large resort crowd. The morning routine can plausibly start on the terrace, which faces south and west and looks out over the Mediterranean and the coastline towards Marbella; by afternoon and evening the same space receives the western sun, which suits outdoor dining and the sunset hours. Practical errands are manageable within a short radius: within two kilometres there are sixteen restaurants, three cafés, a pharmacy and three bank branches, so a supermarket run or a lunch out does not require a long journey. The beach at Cabopino is about 0.8 km away as the crow flies, with a gentle 1.4% gradient on the route, in practice a walkable distance for most residents, though the actual path may be longer than the direct line. The Artola dunes, a protected natural area, sit between the urbanisation and the shore and give the coastal strip here a more open, less built-up character than is typical further west. The marina at Puerto Cabopino, under a kilometre away, concentrates a cluster of restaurants around a small harbour. Outside the summer months the area quietens noticeably, as much of the surrounding housing serves as second homes and holiday accommodation; the permanent community is smaller, which some residents experience as peaceful and others as quiet in the off-season evenings.
The immediate surroundings combine three distinct environments within a two-kilometre radius. First, the golf course at Cabopino borders the complex, providing green views and walking territory. Second, the coast offers Playa de Cabopino at 0.8 km, Playa de Calahonda at 1.2 km and Playa de Artola at 2.1 km straight-line, giving residents a choice between the busy marina beach, the long Calahonda stretch and the quieter dune-backed section. Third, the protected Artola dunes add a natural area that restricts further construction along this part of the shore. Everyday amenities cluster nearby: sixteen restaurants, three cafés, a pharmacy and three banks within two kilometres cover routine needs, though a full weekly shop typically requires a car trip to the commercial centres along the A-7 corridor. Education options are substantial at regional level, with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools recorded in the wider area, and the English International College at 4.5 km straight-line serves international families. Healthcare is represented by five health centres in the region. Public transport exists, four lines and 48 stops are registered, and can connect the area to Marbella and Fuengirola, but frequencies are limited outside peak times, so most residents use a car as their primary means of transport. The setting is quiet for most of the year, with a pronounced seasonal peak in July and August when tourism across the 48 local hotels and 12,606 registered beds reaches its height.
The map shows the apartment's position between the Cabopino golf course and the coast, with Playa de Cabopino 0.8 km and Puerto Cabopino marina 0.9 km away in a straight line. Marbella lies 12 km west; the protected Artola dunes separate the urbanisation from the shore.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Artola occupies a specific position on the Costa del Sol: it belongs administratively to the Marbella municipality yet sits at its eastern edge, closer to Calahonda and Mijas Costa than to Marbella centre. Marbella city centre lies 12 km straight-line to the west and Málaga 39 km to the north-east, placing the location roughly midway along the coast between the airport city and the resort towns of the western Costa del Sol. This eastern half of the Marbella coast is generally lower in building density than the Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús stretch, with more golf courses and green zones relative to built surface. The position suits buyers who want Marbella as a nearby amenity rather than as their daily environment.
Accessibility from this location works on two scales. Regionally, Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies roughly 30 km away in a straight line, a manageable transfer for international arrivals, with Gibraltar airport at 66 km as an alternative for certain routes. The coastal motorway network connects the area to Marbella (12 km direct), from where the full range of city services is reachable by car. Locally, the beach, the marina and the golf course sit within one kilometre, and the gradient to the shore is a flat 1.4%, so walking to the sea is realistic for most residents. Golfers have Cabopino golf at 0.8 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 3.0 km and Greenlife Golf at 3.3 km. Tennis and padel players can reach the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 2.2 km and Club del Sol at 2.7 km. A swimming pool outside the complex is available at Camping Marbella Playa, 1.4 km away, though residents already have two pools on site. Public transport covers the area with four lines and 48 stops, sufficient for occasional trips but not for daily car-free living. Parking is amply solved by the two private spaces included with the apartment.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 30 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 66 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Artola lies at 17 metres above sea level on a coastal plain, meaning no significant climbs between the home and the sea, the recorded gradient to the beach is 1.4%, effectively flat. The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, consistent with the East Marbella coast, where winters are mild and summers are warm but moderated by sea breezes. The swimming season extends over five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, running roughly from late May into October. This length of usable beach season matters for second-home owners deciding when to occupy the property; the shoulder months of June and September combine warm water with thinner crowds. The underfloor heating in the apartment addresses the mild but real winter coolness of coastal Andalusian homes. On the nature side, the protected Artola dunes at walking distance form a rare stretch of undeveloped coastline in an otherwise densely built region, and the golf course itself adds a green corridor. The combination of dunes, sea and course gives this pocket of the coast more visible greenery than locations west of Marbella.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about two kilometres: Playa de Cabopino (0.8 km), Playa de Calahonda (1.2 km) and Playa de Artola (2.1 km), all measured in straight line. Cabopino beach sits next to the marina and carries the most facilities, including chiringuitos and water sports; Artola beach, behind the dunes, is the quieter, more natural option. Golf forms the second recreational pillar: Cabopino golf adjoins the complex, and Santa María Golf & Country Club (3.0 km) and Greenlife Golf Marbella (3.3 km) broaden the choice within a short drive. Racket sports are covered by the Don Carlos Tennis Club at 2.2 km, Club del Sol at 2.7 km and La Siesta Golf Club at 2.6 km. Puerto Cabopino marina (0.9 km) adds berths, waterfront dining and a small harbour atmosphere. Within the development itself, two communal pools, one designated for children, and relaxation areas provide daily swimming without leaving the grounds. The regional tourism infrastructure, with 48 hotels and 12,606 beds, signals how visitor pressure concentrates in summer; residents share the beaches with tourists in August but have them largely to themselves from November to April.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 61 mm |
| February | 13.6°C | 41 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 125 mm |
| April | 16.4°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.0°C | 7 mm |
| July | 25.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.3°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.2°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 71 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 66 mm |
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Ref: VL132738
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €1,600,000 for 164 m², roughly €9,750 per square metre, this apartment sits in the upper price band of the Costa del Sol market. The comparable new-build projects in the dataset operate at a different level entirely: 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. These are from-prices for off-plan or early-stage units, typically smaller apartments without sea views or golf-side positions, so the comparison illustrates the spread of the regional market rather than direct alternatives. What distinguishes this property is the combination of three factors rarely found together: a completed 2024 build with no construction risk, a position directly on the Cabopino golf course with an uninterrupted sea view, and the small scale of a fourteen-residence development. Location explains much of the premium. East Marbella, and Cabopino in particular, carries higher price levels than Torre del Mar or the inland Mijas developments, driven by the protected dunes, the marina, the golf concentration and the Marbella postal address. Against Marbella's western districts, Nueva Andalucía and the Golden Mile, prices here are more moderate while retaining the same municipality and comparable beach access. Buyers weighing value per square metre against location quality face a clear trade-off: further east or inland delivers more floor area for the budget, but not this combination of golf frontage, sea view and immediate proximity to both beach and marina. For the regional context, the 4,399 annual housing transactions recorded in the area indicate an active resale market, which matters for future liquidity. The five-month swimming season and the flat terrain complete a profile that competes with Estepona's newer golf-side projects at a different stage of maturity.
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