A key-ready ground-floor apartment in the gated urbanisation of Bahía de Marbella, on the eastern side of Marbella along the Costa del Sol. The property offers 110 m² of built living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a 39 m² private terrace facing south. Completed in 2002, the apartment forms part of a complex with communal pool and gardens, lift access, garage parking and a storage room. The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies approximately 2.6 km away as the crow flies, while central Marbella is around 5 km straight-line from the urbanisation.
At €646,000 for 110 m² of built space plus a 39 m² terrace, this resale apartment sits well above the entry prices of current new-build projects elsewhere on the coast. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those comparisons should be read with care: they are starting prices for new construction in towns further from Marbella, whereas this is a fixed price for a completed home in one of the coast's most established addresses. The premium reflects location more than specification. Bahía de Marbella lies 5 km from central Marbella, a municipality of nearly 148,000 inhabitants with 4,399 housing transactions per year, one of the most liquid markets on the Costa del Sol. Buyers at the €200,000–€320,000 end of the new-build spectrum acquire modern finishes and developer warranties but trade away proximity to Marbella's marinas, international schools and year-round service economy. This apartment offers the reverse: an early-2000s finish, immediate availability, and a position within reach of three golf clubs (from 5.1 km), two international schools (from 3.6 km) and five health centres. Within Marbella itself, the eastern strip around Bahía de Marbella is generally quieter and more residential than the central beachfront or Puerto Banús, with lower building density and green surroundings noted in the listing. Against comparable resale stock in Marbella, a ground-floor unit with south orientation, garage, storage and communal pool in a gated complex represents a mid-segment product, not frontline beach, not a villa, but a practical two-bedroom home in a mature urbanisation. The 2002 construction date means buyers comparing with new-build projects should factor in potential updating costs, while benefiting from an established community whose gardens, pool and infrastructure have been in place for over two decades.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Bahía de Marbella is a residential beachside urbanisation roughly 5 km east of central Marbella, as the crow flies. The area sits at low elevation, about 10 metres above sea level, with a flat gradient of 0.4% towards the coast. Restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafés are all counted within a 2 km radius, and several golf clubs lie within 6 km straight-line.
The apartment suits a household seeking two bedrooms and two bathrooms within a secured complex. South orientation, a 39 m² covered terrace, air conditioning for hot and cold use, double glazing and an ensuite bathroom define the functional layout. Communal pool and gardens, a garage space and a storage room are included. The property is delivered unfurnished with a fully fitted kitchen.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2002 and is key-ready, meaning it can be transferred in its current finished state. Construction and finishing therefore reflect early-2000s standards, including marble flooring and double glazing, rather than current new-build specifications. Completion dates for resale transactions depend on the purchase process rather than a developer's schedule.
The property does not offer a private pool or private garden; both are communal. It is a ground-floor unit within an urbanisation, not a detached villa or frontline beach home, and the nearest beach is around 2.6 km away as the crow flies. There is no furniture included. Two bedrooms limit capacity for larger households, and communal community fees apply as with any shared complex.
This apartment fits a buyer who wants a finished, immediately usable home in the Marbella area without the waiting period and personalisation decisions of an off-plan purchase. A retired couple or a household downsizing from a larger property may find that two bedrooms with two full bathrooms, one of them ensuite, cover their needs, while the ground-floor position and lift remove stair climbing from the daily routine. It also suits an international buyer seeking a second home that can stand empty for periods. The gated complex, alarm system and garage address the practical concerns that come with part-time occupancy. The south-facing terrace and communal pool mean the property works for extended summer stays, while the six-month swimming season and mild winter temperatures of around 19.2°C annual average support visits outside peak season. A family with children at an international school could consider the location, given the English International College at 3.6 km straight-line. Buyers who require a private pool, four bedrooms, frontline beach access or a brand-new building should look elsewhere, as none of those features form part of this offering. Similarly, an investor comparing price per square metre with new-build projects further along the coast will find this unit positioned in a different segment of the market, where the established Marbella address carries weight in the asking price.
The apartment was completed in 2002, and its finishing reflects that construction period. Floors are marble throughout, a common standard in Marbella developments of that era and a surface that stays cool in summer while requiring minimal maintenance. Windows are double glazed, which improves insulation against both summer heat and winter noise compared with single glazing. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold air, distributed through the property rather than underfloor heating or a central system. The kitchen is fully fitted, and the property includes fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, reducing immediate furnishing costs. The two bathrooms are completed to the 2002 specification; the photographs show one bathroom with a shower and marble sink unit and another with a bathtub and separate shower, indicating both a quick-rinse and a bathing option. The ensuite arrangement off the main bedroom adds privacy for two-person households. Practical features extend beyond the interior. A storage room provides space for luggage, sports equipment and seasonal items, which matters in a property used as a second home. The covered section of the terrace allows outdoor use even during the hotter midday hours or occasional rain. A lift serves the building, and the complex is gated with an alarm system in the apartment itself. WiFi is installed. The property is sold unfurnished, so the buyer should budget for furniture and any personal updates to a twenty-year-old finish, such as kitchen appliances, bathroom fittings or decoration, depending on condition at viewing.
The asking price is fixed at €646,000 for this existing home, not a starting price within a project price list. For that amount, the buyer acquires 110 m² of built area plus a 39 m² terrace, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a garage space and a storage room in a gated 2002 complex with communal pool. Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, from €269,950 in Torre del Mar, €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, this price reflects Marbella's established market position and the property's proximity to the town's amenities. Resale availability depends on this single unit; there is no range of typologies to choose from.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around a ground-floor layout that opens onto a south-facing terrace of 39 m², partly covered, which extends the living space outdoors for most of the year. With an average annual temperature of 19.2°C and a six-month swimming season, the terrace and the communal pool function as regular living areas rather than occasional amenities. The open-plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement visible in the property photographs supports a relaxed, informal routine, with the fitted kitchen ready for immediate use. The urbanisation sits in a flat, low-lying stretch of coast east of Marbella centre. Shops and daily services are close at hand: within a 2 km radius the area counts 138 restaurants, 29 pharmacies, 20 banks and 25 cafés, which means groceries, dining and errands do not require long journeys. For households with children, 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools are recorded in the wider area, and two international schools, the English International College at 3.6 km and the British International School at 6.8 km straight-line, are within practical reach. The setting combines beachside proximity with green surroundings. The listing notes closeness to forest as well as sea, and golf clubs such as Greenlife Golf at just over 5 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 6.1 km straight-line sit inland. Marbella's marinas, including Marina la Bajadilla at 3.4 km, add options for evening walks and waterfront dining. Public transport covers the area with 11 lines and 50 stops, so a car is useful but not strictly essential for local trips; the garage space covers longer journeys towards Marbella, Málaga or the airports.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with dense everyday amenities. Within 2 km, the data records 138 restaurants, 25 cafés, 29 pharmacies and 20 banks, figures that reflect Marbella's eastern coastal strip rather than an isolated urbanisation. In practice, this means dinner, coffee or a pharmacy run are short trips, and the area stays lively year-round rather than closing outside the tourist season. The tourism infrastructure, with 48 hotels and over 12,600 beds in the vicinity, supports a consistent level of service provision even in winter. Healthcare is covered by five health centres recorded in the area, and dental care is available with three practices within 2 km. For sport, Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima lies 3.7 km straight-line away, with additional municipal sports facilities at 4.5 km and 4.7 km. Golfers can reach Greenlife Golf Marbella at 5.2 km, Greenlife Driving Range at 5.1 km and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 6.1 km as the crow flies. The setting is flat, at roughly 10 metres elevation, with a 0.4% gradient to the sea, so walking and cycling are practical. The nearest beach, El Alicate, is 2.6 km straight-line, a few minutes by car or a longer walk, while Playa de la Bajadilla lies 3.6 km away. Forest areas nearby, noted in the listing, add walking routes beyond the beach. Public transport runs on 11 lines with 50 stops in the area, which reduces dependence on a car for local movement, though the included garage space makes regional trips straightforward.
The map shows the flat coastal strip of eastern Marbella, with the complex about 2.6 km as the crow flies from El Alicate beach and 5 km from the town centre. Marinas, golf courses and international schools cluster within a 7 km radius. All distances shown are straight-line; actual road routes are longer.
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Bahía de Marbella occupies the eastern entrance to Marbella, roughly 5 km straight-line from the town centre and about 44 km from Málaga city. This positions the urbanisation between Marbella's historic core and the golf-and-residential belt that runs towards Elviria and Estepona. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the location trades the density of Marbella centre for a quieter residential pace, while keeping the town's services within a five-minute drive. The proximity to both international schools (from 3.6 km) and golf courses (from 5.1 km) places it in the family-and-leisure segment of the coast's property market rather than the high-rise tourist strip.
Bahía de Marbella's position on Marbella's eastern side places the main town centre about 5 km away as the crow flies, with its old town, shopping and the fishing port at 3.3 km straight-line. Marina Marbella (3.2 km) and Marina la Bajadilla (3.4 km) offer berths and waterfront dining within a short drive. The beach at El Alicate, 2.6 km direct distance, serves as the nearest swimming option, with water temperatures above 20°C for around six months of the year. Regional access runs through two airports. Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) lies approximately 36 km straight-line to the northeast, the primary gateway for most international arrivals, while Gibraltar (GIB) is around 60 km straight-line to the southwest. Málaga city itself, with 579,076 inhabitants, is 44 km straight-line and offers main-line rail connections and major hospitals. Algeciras, at 69 km, connects towards Cádiz and Tarifa. By car, the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor links the urbanisation westwards to Marbella, Puerto Banús and Estepona, and eastwards to Fuengirola and Málaga airport. Locally, 11 public transport lines with 50 stops serve the area, so trips into Marbella centre are possible without driving. The flat terrain and low elevation make short journeys on foot or by bicycle realistic for fit residents.
| Beach Distance | 2.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 36 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 60 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typically mild Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 19.2°C and a swimming season of roughly six months during which sea temperatures hold at or above 20°C. This supports terrace use and outdoor living from late spring into autumn, while winter months remain mild enough for coastal walks and golf. The south orientation of the apartment aligns with this pattern, capturing sun across the middle of the day throughout the year. Elevation is approximately 10 metres above sea level with a gradient of 0.4% towards the coast, meaning the terrain is essentially flat. There are no hills between the property and the sea to climb on foot or by bike. Rainfall along this stretch of coast is modest compared with northern Europe, and the covered terrace section provides shelter on the occasional wet day. Natural surroundings include the beaches at El Alicate (2.6 km) and Playa de la Bajadilla (3.6 km), plus forest areas noted in the listing within the wider setting, an uncommon combination that gives the urbanisation green walking options alongside the coast. The flat, low-lying geography and the mix of pine-backed coast and urban garden spaces define the natural character of this part of eastern Marbella.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, El Alicate, lies 2.6 km straight-line from the complex, a stretch of coast known for its quieter, less commercialised character compared with central Marbella's beaches. Playa de la Bajadilla at 3.6 km sits next to the fishing port, combining sand with waterfront restaurants. With water temperatures at or above 20°C for around six months, the swimming season here typically runs from late May into October. Golf forms the second recreational pillar. Three courses sit within a 6.2 km direct radius: Greenlife Golf Driving Range at 5.1 km for practice, Greenlife Golf Marbella at 5.2 km, and Santa María Golf & Country Club at 6.1 km, one of the established clubs of Marbella's golf valley. The Tesla Supercharger at Marbella, 7.9 km away, supports electric-vehicle travel along the coast. For structured sport, municipal facilities include Complejo Polideportivo Antonio Serrano Lima (3.7 km), a rhythmic gymnastics pavilion (4.5 km) and Polideportivo Francisco Norte (4.7 km). The three marinas within 3.4 km, Marina Marbella, Puerto Pesquero and Marina la Bajadilla, cover boat trips, waterfront strolls and dining. Within 2 km, 138 restaurants and 25 cafés provide everyday leisure options, and the communal pool and gardens of the complex itself extend the recreational offer to the doorstep.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.8°C | 38 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 129 mm |
| April | 16.8°C | 57 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.7°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.4°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 24 mm |
| October | 20.7°C | 70 mm |
| November | 16.3°C | 75 mm |
| December | 14.1°C | 66 mm |
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Ref: VL621940
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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