A key-ready two-bedroom apartment of 90 m² in Cabopino, between Fuengirola and Marbella, with a fixed asking price of €489,000. The property sits on the edge of Cabopino Golf, within a gated complex with lift access, communal pool and garden, and includes private underground parking and a storeroom. The home was completed in 2004 and has since been upgraded by its owners with a modern open-plan kitchen, a renewed bathroom and a German heating system in the living area. Marble flooring runs throughout, and the apartment has never been used as a rental. Cabopino Marina and the beach are within walking distance.
Set against current new-build offerings on the Costa del Sol, this Cabopino apartment occupies a different market segment. The comparable projects in the data, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, are off-plan or recently built developments with price lists starting at entry-level unit sizes. A fixed price of €489,000 for 90 m² with two bedrooms and two bathrooms works out at roughly €5,430 per square metre, at or above the entry pricing of these new-build lists, which typically apply to smaller units before upgrades. What the buyer receives in exchange is immediacy and proven condition: no construction phase, no delivery-date risk, and a documented set of owner upgrades including the kitchen, a bathroom, the heating system and extra storage. Off-plan buyers in Mijas or Estepona gain modern building standards and communal facilities designed to current specifications, but accept completion timelines of typically one to two years and the uncertainty that accompanies them. Locationally, Cabopino differs from all three comparables. Torre del Mar and Estepona sit east and west of the central Costa del Sol respectively, further from Marbella; the Mijas comparables are inland of the coastal strip. This apartment fronts a golf course within the Marbella municipality, 15 minutes by car from both Marbella and Fuengirola, with the marina and dune beaches within walking distance. The local market context, 4,743 housing transactions per year and a province median income of €16,450, indicates a liquid resale market where properties in gated complexes near golf retain steady demand from both Spanish and international buyers. The choice between this property and the new-build comparables therefore reduces to timing and risk preference: completed and upgraded now, versus newer construction at a lower entry price with a waiting period.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in Cabopino, a coastal district east of Marbella, on the quiet, tree-lined edge of the Cabopino Golf course. Marbella lies 13 km away as the crow flies and Fuengirola roughly the same distance by car in the other direction. The nearest beach and Cabopino Marina are both reachable on foot, while Málaga airport is about 35 minutes by car.
The layout offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living area with an open-plan kitchen, a utility room with extra storage, and both a private and a covered terrace facing south. Central heating, air conditioning, double glazing and a communal pool cover year-round comfort. Underground private parking and a storeroom are included in the asking price.
This is not a new-build project but an existing home completed in 2004 and delivered key-ready. The current owners have carried out improvements including the kitchen, one bathroom, additional storage, spot lighting and a heating system. The property is available for immediate transfer, with no construction phase or delivery waiting time.
The property offers 90 m² of living area with two bedrooms; no additional rooms or plot are included. There is no private pool, the pool and garden are communal. The nearest beach lies 2.5 km away as the crow flies, reached via a gradient of about 7.9%, which is steep. A car remains the practical mode of transport for most daily trips in this area.
This property fits a buyer who wants a move-in-ready home with no waiting period or off-plan uncertainty. The completed 2004 build, combined with the renewed kitchen and bathroom, means the first months of ownership involve furnishing rather than renovation. It suits owners who value outdoor space and orientation: the south-facing position, the covered terrace and the views over golf, sea and forest are the functional core of the home. Central heating and air conditioning make winter stays realistic, not just summer visits, relevant for buyers planning longer stays or partial relocation. The inclusion of underground parking and a storeroom matters to buyers who bring a car, which in Cabopino is the standard: public transport exists, with four lines and 48 stops in the area, but most residents drive. The steep 7.9% gradient to the beach is a factor for anyone for whom walking everywhere is essential. For a second-home buyer, the gated complex, lift access and low-maintenance 90 m² layout reduce the burden of absence. For a couple downsizing from a villa in the area, the golf-side setting keeps the green outlook while cutting outdoor maintenance to a terrace. The absence of rental history may also appeal to buyers who prioritise a property with a single, careful ownership record over a license-ready rental asset.
The interior is finished with marble flooring throughout, a material choice from the 2004 construction period that the owners have maintained rather than replaced. The condition is documented as good, and the property's non-rental history supports that record. The documented improvements are specific: a modern open-plan kitchen replacing the original layout, a renewed bathroom, additional cupboards in the utility room, spot lighting in the living areas, and a German-brand heating system in the living space. The second bathroom and the images of marble-tiled showers indicate a consistent level of finishing in the wet rooms. Technically, the home is equipped with double glazing, air conditioning and central heating, a combination that covers both ends of the Costa del Sol temperature range, where winter nights can fall below 10°C. The utility room adds practical capacity for laundry and storage beyond the dedicated storeroom in the basement. The building envelope belongs to its period: a 2004 low-rise construction with lift access, within a gated complex with communal garden and pool. Buyers comparing against current new-build standards should note that no energy performance certificate rating or recent technical survey is included in the available data; an independent survey is the standard step before purchase. Overall, the finishing level is that of an owner-occupied home progressively upgraded, rather than a staged refurbishment prepared for sale.
The asking price is fixed at €489,000, including the private underground parking space and the storeroom. For this budget the buyer acquires 90 m² of living area with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a south-facing orientation with covered and private terraces, and membership of a gated complex with communal pool and garden. Compared with new-build price lists in the region, which typically start at €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona for smaller units, this is a completed, upgraded resale property with immediate availability and no construction-phase risk. Community fees, IBI and rubbish tax are not stated in the available data and should be confirmed during the purchase process.
Daily life here centres on the contrast between the green quiet of the golf course and the coastal activity around Cabopino Marina. Mornings can start on the south-facing terrace, which catches the sun for most of the day; sea, golf and forest views are all part of the outlook. The complex itself is gated, with lifts serving all floors, so carrying shopping or luggage from the underground garage is straightforward. The immediate surroundings are residential and low-rise. Within 2 km there are 19 restaurants, two cafés, a pharmacy and a bank, enough for day-to-day needs without leaving the neighbourhood. For larger shopping, healthcare beyond the five local health centres, or international schooling, Marbella and Fuengirola are both about a 15-minute drive. The English International College is 7 km away as the crow flies. The apartment's position on the golf course means the busiest weeks of the tourist season are felt mostly near the marina and beaches rather than at the front door. With 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds in the wider area, the summer months bring noticeably more activity to the coast, while the residential streets around the course stay comparatively calm. Outside the season, the area quiets down considerably, which suits owners who use the home outside peak months. The property has not been used for rentals, so wear corresponds to single ownership rather than continuous holiday turnover.
The immediate environment combines golf-course greenery with coastal amenities within a short radius. Within 2 km, residents have access to 19 restaurants, two cafés, a pharmacy and a bank, the daily essentials are covered without needing the main towns. Three sports centres lie within a kilometre: Finca Naundrup at 0.7 km, Club del Sol at 0.9 km and La Siesta Golf Club at 1.0 km, all measured in a straight line. Puerto Cabopino, the local marina, sits 3.3 km away as the crow flies and functions as the social centre of the area, with its restaurants and moored boats. Fuengirola's larger marina and its train station, the nearest rail connection at 9.3 km straight-line, extend the options for days out and travel towards Málaga. Healthcare in the wider area comprises five health centres, and education provision is substantial for a coastal zone: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, plus the English International College at 7 km for international schooling. Public transport runs on four lines with 48 stops, workable for local trips but secondary to the car for most households. The N-340 and AP-7 corridor connects the area along the coast; the local housing market records 4,743 transactions per year, indicating an active resale environment rather than a dormant one.
The map shows the apartment's position on the Cabopino Golf course, between Marbella to the west and Fuengirola to the east. The coast, the marina at Puerto Cabopino and the surrounding golf courses are all visible markers of the neighbourhood's layout along this green stretch of the Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cabopino occupies the coastal zone between Fuengirola and Marbella, about 15 minutes by car from each, and 39 km straight-line from Málaga city with its 579,076 inhabitants. The position combines proximity to two full-service towns with a lower-density residential fabric of its own. Algeciras and the Atlantic side lie 74 km away towards Gibraltar. Within the Costa del Sol's structure, Cabopino sits at the quieter, greener eastern end of the Marbella municipality, where golf courses and pine hills meet the dune beaches.
The nearest beaches, La Luna-Royale and the Calahonda beaches, lie 2.5 km away in a straight line, with an average gradient of 7.9% between the apartment and the coast, which is steep; walking down is easier than walking back, and the practical distance by road is longer than the straight-line figure suggests. Cabopino Marina is 3.3 km away and within walking distance according to the property description. Marbella is 13 km away as the crow flies and about 15 minutes by car; Fuengirola is a similar drive in the opposite direction with its marina at 9.9 km straight-line. Málaga airport is about 27 km in a straight line and roughly 35 minutes by car; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at 69 km straight-line. Three golf courses, El Soto Golf at 2.4 km, and the Par 3 course and Cabopino golf both at 2.6 km, surround the area, with the apartment itself fronting the Cabopino course. The nearest train station is Fuengirola at 9.3 km straight-line.
| Beach Distance | 2.5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 27 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 69 km |
| Fuengirola | 9.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The area records an average annual temperature of 17.8°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, with warm summers and mild winters moderated by the sea. The swimming season, the period with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts four months, concentrated in summer; sea swimming outside that window is possible but not comfortable for most people. The apartment sits at 209 metres above sea level, which explains both the views over golf, sea and forest and the steep gradient down to the beach. This elevation gives cooler evenings in summer than the seafront itself. The natural surroundings are a defining feature: the forested hills behind Cabopino, part of a protected pine area, frame the inland views, while the golf course provides the immediate green setting. La Cala de Mijas viewpoint, 3.8 km away, offers wider coastal panoramas for orientation. The Mediterranean climate supports outdoor use of the terraces for most of the year, particularly with the covered terrace as shade during the hottest months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The Cabopino stretch of coast is known for its wide, dune-backed beaches. The nearest beach, La Luna-Royale, and the Playa de Calahonda sections all lie 2.5 km away in a straight line. The wider area holds two Blue Flag beaches, Casablanca and El Cable, an international water-quality standard. Golf is the dominant recreation within walking distance: besides the Cabopino course the apartment fronts, El Soto Golf (2.4 km) and a Par 3 course (2.6 km) offer shorter alternatives, with La Siiesta Golf Club at 1.0 km. Two additional sports centres, Finca Naundrup at 0.7 km and Club del Sol at 0.9 km, provide gym and racquet facilities. On the water, Puerto Cabopino (3.3 km) is a small, sheltered marina with chiringuitos and boat trips, while Fuengirola's larger marina (9.9 km) adds sailing and excursions. The area's tourism infrastructure, 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds, means restaurant and leisure supply stays open well beyond the summer, unlike more seasonal resorts.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.8°C | 60 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 40 mm |
| March | 13.7°C | 125 mm |
| April | 15.5°C | 59 mm |
| May | 18.5°C | 25 mm |
| June | 22.1°C | 7 mm |
| July | 24.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.3°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.5°C | 26 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.1°C | 73 mm |
| December | 12.9°C | 64 mm |
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Ref: VL189457
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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