A fully renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 176 m² in Cabopino, on the coast between Marbella and La Cala de Mijas. The property was completed in 1983 and has since been refurbished in a Scandinavian style with modern finishes throughout. The asking price is fixed at €799,000. The home is key-ready and oriented to the south, with views over the sea, the garden and the communal pool. Cabopino is a small, established marina village known for its sandy beaches and its quieter character compared with busier stretches of the Costa del Sol.
Within the local market, this apartment competes less with new-build developments and more with other renovated resale homes in the Marbella East and Mijas Costa corridor. The €799,000 asking price for 176 m², approximately €4,540 per square metre, positions it above the entry prices of the comparable new-build projects listed: Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those three projects, however, are located in different submarkets. Torre del Mar and Estepona sit further from the Marbella nucleus and price accordingly lower; Lantana Residencial in Mijas offers inland-side new construction at a lower price point but without Cabopino's direct proximity to the marina, beach and golf cluster. What the buyer pays for here is combination: a finished, generously sized home in a small coastal enclave between Marbella and La Cala de Mijas, within 27 km of Málaga airport and surrounded by three golf courses and two sports centres inside a 2.6 km radius. The regional transaction volume, 4,743 housing transactions per year in the area, indicates an active, liquid market with reasonable resale depth, relevant for buyers who treat the property partly as an investment. Against new-build alternatives, the trade-offs are clear: an older building structure without new-construction warranties, but immediate availability, larger space per euro in a mature setting, and no dependence on developer delivery schedules. Against other resale stock nearby, the full renovation and the south-facing views distinguish it from unmodernised apartments in the same urbanisations. Buyers weighing this property should also compare the two large neighbouring urban centres: Marbella offers more services and prestige at higher prices, while Fuengirola, 9.9 km from the apartment with its marina and train station, offers urban convenience at generally lower price levels. Cabopino sits deliberately between the two, quieter than either.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Cabopino, a small coastal district in the municipality of Marbella, positioned 13 km from Marbella centre and roughly between Marbella and La Cala de Mijas. The marina at Puerto Cabopino lies 3.3 km away as the crow flies, while the nearest beach, La Luna-Royale, is 2.5 km in a direct line. Note that the terrain slopes towards the sea at an average gradient of 7.9%, so walking routes back up from the coast involve a steady incline.
The layout offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 176 m² of living space, with a covered terrace, fitted wardrobes and a lift in the building. Climate control includes air conditioning for both hot and cold settings. The photos show a minimalist interior with natural tones, a modern bathroom with twin sinks and a balcony seating area with a grill. Communal facilities comprise a shared pool set within garden surroundings, with pool and garden views from the property.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1983 and has been fully renovated in a Scandinavian style. The property is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. Delivery is therefore immediate; no construction phase or completion dates apply. Buyers should factor in that the underlying structure is more than forty years old, although the interior has been modernised.
The property does not include a private pool; only a communal pool is available. No private garden, garage, parking space or storage room is listed in the data. The beach is 2.5 km away in a straight line, so it is not within a one- or two-minute walk despite the description's beachside marketing language, the gradient of 7.9% also makes the route physically demanding on foot. The building dates from 1983, and no energy performance details are available in the provided data.
This property fits a buyer who wants a move-in-ready home on the Costa del Sol without a construction or renovation project. The full Scandinavian-style refurbishment means the new owner can register the purchase and move in directly, which is relevant for people relocating on a fixed timeline or seeking a holiday home usable within the season. Households needing three bedrooms and generous living space, 176 m² is substantial for an apartment, will find the layout suitable for permanent residence, family holidays or combined use. A buyer who values sea and pool views from a south-facing covered terrace, and who is content with a communal pool rather than a private one, matches the property's setup. It also suits someone who wants a quieter base than Marbella or Fuengirola while remaining within a short drive of both. It is less suitable for buyers who require a private pool, a private garden or an allocated parking space, none of which are included. Buyers who want to walk everywhere should test the terrain: the 7.9% gradient towards the beach makes some routes demanding, so a car remains practical for shopping, healthcare and trips further afield. Finally, buyers focused purely on price per square metre or on new-build warranties should note this is a 1983 building with a renovated interior, which carries different maintenance expectations than a newly delivered development.
The interior has been fully renovated in a Scandinavian style, which in practice means light colour palettes, natural materials and restrained detailing. The available photographs support this: a minimalist bedroom with clean surfaces and a plant by the window, and a modern bathroom with twin sinks and a walk-in shower, indicating that both bathrooms have been brought up to a contemporary standard rather than partially updated. The listing reports an excellent overall condition, and the property is delivered key-ready. Technical features listed include air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, a lift in the building and a covered terrace. The covered terrace extends the usable living area across much of the year and, combined with the south orientation, provides exposure to sun through the middle of the day; the balcony photograph shows an outdoor seating area with a grill, suggesting the terrace functions as an outdoor room. No information is available in the data on kitchen appliances, window glazing, underfloor heating or smart-home systems, so buyers should verify these on viewing. Two structural considerations deserve attention. First, the building dates from 1983, so while the interior finish is modern, elements such as the facade, roof, plumbing risers and electrical infrastructure are original unless documentation proves otherwise, a technical survey is a standard precaution for properties of this age in Spain. Second, communal areas including the pool and gardens are managed collectively, and their condition depends on the community of owners and its maintenance history, which can be reviewed in the community minutes.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €799,000. This is an existing, key-ready property, so there is no price list or range of unit types, the price applies to this specific home with its 176 m² of living space, three bedrooms and two bathrooms. At this level, the price works out at roughly €4,540 per square metre of built area, which is consistent with renovated, view-oriented apartments in established coastal urbanisations between Marbella and Mijas. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, start at lower entry points, but those figures apply to smaller new units in different locations and cannot be compared directly with a single renovated resale home in Cabopino. Availability is immediate.
Daily life around this apartment revolves around the rhythm of a small marina village. Cabopino functions as a low-key pocket of the coast between two busier hubs: Marbella 13 km to the west and La Cala de Mijas a short drive east. The immediate area within 2 km offers 19 restaurants, 2 cafés, a pharmacy and a bank, a modest but workable set of amenities for everyday needs, with a supermarket nearby according to the listing. The village is known for its chiringuitos, the marina and a slower pace than neighbouring resort towns. Tourism pressure exists: the wider area counts 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds, which means summers bring noticeably more visitors, while the off-season is quiet. For groceries, healthcare and administrative errands, residents typically use Calahonda or drive to Marbella or Fuengirola. The apartment itself suits a household that values space and light: 176 m² with three bedrooms, a south-facing covered terrace and views over the pool and sea. The communal pool and gardens replace a private outdoor area. Walkability is genuine but conditional, the 7.9% gradient to the beach means the return trip is a climb, and residents who plan regular beach days or marina dinners will likely appreciate having a car, particularly in the hotter months. Public transport exists in the form of 4 lines and 48 stops in the area, and a train connection is available from Fuengirola, 9.3 km away, which links towards Málaga. The strongest daily-life feature is the combination of a quiet residential base with restaurants, golf and the coast all within a short radius.
The surrounding area combines residential calm with a dense cluster of leisure facilities. Within roughly 1 km, three sports centres are reachable: Finca Naundrup at 0.7 km, Club del Sol at 0.9 km and La Siesta Golf Club at 1.0 km, giving residents nearby options for tennis, padel and fitness. Golf is particularly well served, Cabopino golf and a par-3 course both lie about 2.6 km away, and El Soto Golf at 2.4 km, so several courses sit within a ten-minute drive. The nearest beaches, including La Luna-Royale and the Calahonda stretches, are 2.5 km in a straight line; the actual walking distance is longer given the terrain. The marina at Puerto Cabopino, 3.3 km away, anchors the village's social life with its restaurants and waterfront. Everyday provisioning is covered by the restaurants, cafés, pharmacy and bank within 2 km, plus a supermarket mentioned in the listing. For families considering longer-term residence, the English International College lies 7.0 km away, and the wider area records 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, with 5 health centres serving the locality. Cultural and leisure destinations such as La Cala de Mijas viewpoint at 3.8 km and the marina of Fuengirola at 9.9 km extend the range of weekend options.
The map shows the apartment's position on the Cabopino hillside, between the marina, the beaches of Calahonda and the golf courses inland. Marbella lies to the west, La Cala de Mijas to the east, and the coastal road links both. The elevation explains the sea views, and the climb back from the beach.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cabopino occupies a specific niche on the Costa del Sol: a small, marina-centred enclave within Marbella municipality, positioned at the eastern end of the Marbella stretch bordering Mijas Costa. It sits 13 km from Marbella, a city of nearly 148,000 inhabitants, and roughly 39 km from Málaga, the regional capital with 579,000 inhabitants. This places the apartment within comfortable range of both a mid-sized resort city and a major metropolitan centre, including its airport at 27 km. Compared with the high-density development of Fuengirola-Torremolinos to the east or the gated estates of Nueva Andalucía to the west, Cabopino retains a lower-key profile built around its port, its dune-backed beach and its golf courses.
Accessibility is one of the stronger points of this location. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies 27 km away as the crow flies, typically a drive of roughly half an hour along the A-7 or AP-7, which keeps international travel practical. Gibraltar airport is an alternative at 69 km. Marbella centre is 13 km away in a direct line and Málaga city 39 km, positioning the apartment between the two main urban anchors of the western Costa del Sol. Public transport is limited but present: 4 bus lines serve the area through 48 stops, sufficient for connections along the coast, while the nearest railway station is in Fuengirola at 9.3 km, from where trains run towards Málaga. In practice, most residents rely on a car for shopping, commuting and healthcare trips; the coastal motorway network makes Marbella, Fuengirola and Estepona all straightforward to reach. The immediate surroundings are walkable for restaurants and amenities, with the caveat that routes towards the beach descend at an average gradient of 7.9%.
| 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 climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal profile. The average annual temperature is 17.8 °C, which reflects mild winters and warm summers moderated by the sea. The swimming season, the period during which sea water holds at 20 °C or above, lasts about four months, roughly June through September, meaning sea swimming outside that window requires a wetsuit or tolerance for cooler water. The apartment stands at 209 m above sea level, an elevation that provides the sea views described in the listing but also explains the 7.9% average gradient between the property and the beach. For outdoor living, the south orientation of the covered terrace maximises midday and afternoon sun, while air conditioning with hot and cold functions covers temperature control year-round. The surrounding landscape blends urbanised coastline with green zones: nearby golf courses such as Cabopino golf and El Soto provide open, planted environments, and the coastal boardwalk east towards La Cala de Mijas offers a car-free route for walking and cycling.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life around Cabopino is centred on the sandy coves between the marina and Calahonda. La Luna-Royale Beach and the Playa de Calahonda stretches lie 2.5 km away in a direct line, offering sandy shores backed by chiringuitos and beach restaurants. The Blue Flag programme awards in the immediate area cover two beaches, Casablanca and El Cable, indicating monitored water quality and services on those specific stretches. The marina at Puerto Cabopino, 3.3 km away, adds a second recreational pole with its waterfront dining and boat activity, while the larger marina of Fuengirola is 9.9 km further along the coast. Golfers have several courses within a short drive: Cabopino golf and a par-3 course at 2.6 km, El Soto Golf at 2.4 km and La Siesta Golf Club at 1.0 km, with the sports centres of Finca Naundrup and Club del Sol also under 1 km away for tennis and fitness. The coastal boardwalk connects the area on foot and by bicycle in both directions, east to La Cala de Mijas and its viewpoint at 3.8 km, and west towards Marbella.
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: VL696311
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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