A contemporary duplex penthouse in Cabopino, East Marbella, completed in 2023 and offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €2,200,000. The property provides 173 m² of living space across two levels, with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. The main floor holds an open-plan living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitted kitchen, and a principal suite with dressing area and terrace access. The upper level contains a second living area leading to a private solarium with swimming pool and sea views. The residence sits within a gated community with spa, gym, sauna and landscaped gardens, and includes a garage, storage room and lift access.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in Cabopino, on the eastern edge of Marbella, approximately 13 km as the crow flies from Marbella centre and 39 km from Málaga. The nearest beach, La Luna-Royale Beach, lies 2.5 km away in a straight line, with a 7.9% gradient on the route down. Puerto Cabopino marina is 3.3 km away and several golf courses, including Cabopino golf, are within roughly 2.6 km.
The layout serves year-round and seasonal living alike: three bedrooms on the main level, a principal suite with en-suite bathroom and terrace access, and an upper living area opening onto a private solarium with pool. Underfloor heating, air conditioning and central heating regulate the interior across seasons. A utility room, storage room, garage and lift cover the practical side of daily use, while the solarium receives south-westerly orientation with sea views.
Construction was completed in 2023 and the property is delivered key-ready, meaning no waiting period or construction risk applies. The building phase is finished and the residence is fully furnished, with a fitted kitchen and installed climate systems in working order. Note that the property is recorded in fair condition in the data, so an inspection of finishes and installations is advisable before purchase. The completion date is indicative.
The data lists a communal pool rather than a private pool inside the community grounds, while the private swimming pool sits on the solarium. The property is sold as an existing home, so no customisation of layout or finishes during construction is possible. The distance to the beach involves a 7.9% gradient, which means walking back up requires effort. No information is available about pets, rental licences or specific plot dimensions.
Ref: VL238544
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking a completed, move-in-ready home rather than an off-plan purchase with a delivery date. The fixed asking price of €2,200,000 places it in the upper segment of the East Marbella market, which typically attracts buyers consolidating a principal residence on the coast, or acquiring a substantial second home with year-round infrastructure. The three-bedroom layout with a principal suite and a second living area on the upper floor suits households that want separated zones, for example families with older children, or owners who host guests regularly and use the solarium level as an independent entertaining space. The private pool on the solarium and the shared spa, gym and sauna make the property workable without leaving the community on rest days, while golf players find three courses within roughly 2.6 km. Buyers who rely on public transport should note the setting is car-oriented: four bus lines and 48 stops exist in the wider area, with Fuengirola station 9.3 km away as the crow flies, so daily life without a car is limited. The 7.9% gradient to the beach matters for buyers who walk or cycle downhill to the sea and need to return uphill. The fair-condition record in the data means budget-conscious buyers may want an inspection to assess finishes before committing.
The finishing level combines contemporary materials with installed climate systems throughout. The living area uses floor-to-ceiling glazing to connect the interior with the terraces, a construction choice that maximises natural light and frames the sea views, while the open-plan arrangement of kitchen, dining and living spaces follows current Mediterranean design practice. The kitchen is delivered fully fitted. The principal bedroom includes a dressing area and en-suite bathroom, indicating a higher specification than a standard three-bedroom layout. The bathrooms shown in the property imagery display modern fixtures with walk-in showers. Technically, the property carries underfloor heating alongside air conditioning and central heating, giving three overlapping systems for winter and summer comfort. A solarium with private swimming pool sits on the upper level, with expansive terraces oriented south-west towards the sea. Practical installations include an alarm system, lift access within the building, a storage room, a utility room and a garage parking space. The property is delivered fully furnished. The community grounds add a spa, gym, sauna and landscaped gardens as shared facilities. One point deserves attention: the database records the condition as fair, which sits at odds with the recent 2023 completion date; a technical inspection would clarify the actual state of finishes and systems before purchase.
This is an existing home with a fixed asking price of €2,200,000, not a new-build price list. The purchase is subject to Property Transfer Tax (ITP) with a general maximum rate of 7%, calculated on the higher of the declared price and the cadastral reference value. Notary fees are estimated between €500 and €2,000, Land Registry fees between €250 and €1,500, and optional administrative services between €300 and €500. Municipal capital gains tax is payable by the seller. The total estimated purchaser cost is €2,420,000, an indicative figure that depends on the specific circumstances of the transaction. The property is key-ready and fully furnished, so the price reflects a completed, immediately usable residence rather than an off-plan commitment.
Daily life in this duplex penthouse is organised around its two-level structure and its outdoor spaces. The lower level concentrates the main functions: the open-plan living and dining area runs along floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto terraces facing the Mediterranean, while the kitchen sits fully fitted alongside. Three bedrooms share this floor, with the principal suite given extra depth through its dressing area, en-suite bathroom and direct terrace access. The upper floor shifts character entirely: a second, smaller living area leads out to the private solarium, where the swimming pool, expansive terraces and panoramic sea views create a separate zone for afternoon and evening use. The south-westerly orientation means this upper level catches the sun through the second half of the day, making it the natural place for late swims and dinner outdoors. Within the gated community, residents share a spa, gym, sauna and landscaped gardens, so wellness facilities sit a lift ride away rather than a drive. The lift, garage, storage room and utility room handle the logistics of daily routines. Cabopino itself is a small, low-rise enclave between Marbella and Calahonda, with a marina at 3.3 km, restaurants and cafés within 2 km of the property, and golf courses within roughly 2.6 km. The setting is quieter than central Marbella, and the elevation of about 209 m above sea level produces the sea views that shape the property's character, at the cost of a 7.9% gradient on the route to the beach.
The immediate surroundings within 2 km include 19 restaurants, two cafés, a pharmacy and a bank, which covers basic daily needs without driving into Marbella. The tourism infrastructure in the wider area is substantial, with 52 hotels and 12,781 beds, confirming that this stretch of coast functions at full capacity in summer and at a quieter pace outside the season. Education is well represented regionally, with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools counted in the data, and the English International College at 7.0 km straight-line distance for internationally oriented schooling. Healthcare access includes five health centres in the area. Sports facilities cluster nearby: Finca Naundrup at 0.7 km, Club del Sol at 0.9 km and La Siiesta Golf Club at 1.0 km, all within walking or short driving distance. The nearest beaches, La Luna-Royale Beach and the Calahonda beaches, lie 2.5 km away as the crow flies, reachable by car or on foot via a route with a 7.9% gradient. Housing activity in the region runs at 4,743 transactions per year, indicating a liquid resale market around Cabopino and its neighbouring urbanisations.
The map shows the property's position in Cabopino between Marbella and the Mijas coast. Markers indicate the beaches at 2.5 km, Puerto Cabopino marina at 3.3 km, and the golf courses within roughly 2.6 km, all measured as the crow flies. Elevation sits at 209 m above sea level, which explains the sea views from the solarium and the sloping terrain towards the shore.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cabopino occupies the eastern flank of Marbella, positioned 13 km as the crow flies from Marbella centre and 39 km from Málaga, which keeps both the historic town and the provincial capital within daily reach. Westwards, Algeciras lies 74 km away at the far end of the Costa del Sol towards Gibraltar. The locality sits at the transition between Marbella's established residential coast and the more densely built Calahonda-Mijas stretch, combining a low-rise marina environment with golf infrastructure. Within the region, it functions as a quieter residential base whose amenities are oriented towards the 19 restaurants and golf courses within the immediate radius rather than urban density.
By car, Marbella centre lies 13 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 39 km, with the A-7 and AP-7 coastal corridors connecting the area along the shore. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 27 km as the crow flies, making flights reachable within a moderate drive; Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at about 69 km. Public transport in the area consists of four lines serving 48 stops, sufficient for occasional trips but not for daily routines from this elevation. The nearest railway station is in Fuengirola, 9.3 km in a straight line. Beaches sit 2.5 km away, with the 7.9% gradient making the return trip uphill a factor for walkers and cyclists. Golf is unusually close: El Soto Golf at 2.4 km, Cabopino golf and a Par 3 course at roughly 2.6 km. Two marinas, Puerto Cabopino at 3.3 km and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 9.9 km, serve boating and waterfront dining. A car is the practical default for most journeys from this property.
| 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 shows an average annual temperature of 17.8°C, consistent with the coastal Mediterranean zone of southern Spain. The swimming season extends over four months, the period during which sea water reaches at least 20°C, roughly June through September. The property stands at 209 m above sea level, an elevation that produces the panoramic sea views from the solarium and terraces while keeping the beach within 2.5 km straight-line distance. The 7.9% gradient between the property and the shore defines the local terrain: sloping, with the practical consequence that walking routes downhill to the sea require a climb back up. The south-westerly orientation of the property determines its sun pattern, with the terraces and solarium catching afternoon and evening light, suited to late-day outdoor use. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.8 km away, signals the scenic character of the coastline west of the property.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, La Luna-Royale Beach and the Playa de Calahonda stretches, lie 2.5 km away in a straight line. The area's Blue Flag beaches, Casablanca and El Cable, provide the certified water quality and services associated with that standard. For boating and waterfront leisure, Puerto Cabopino marina operates 3.3 km away, with Fuengirola's larger marina at 9.9 km. Golf forms the strongest recreational cluster around the property: El Soto Golf at 2.4 km, plus Cabopino golf and a Par 3 course at about 2.6 km, all reachable within a few minutes by car. Sports centres include Finca Naundrup at 0.7 km, Club del Sol at 0.9 km and La Siesta Golf Club at 1.0 km, giving training facilities effectively on the doorstep. Within the community itself, the spa, gym, sauna and private solarium pool reduce the dependence on external facilities for daily exercise and relaxation. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.8 km away, marks a pleasant destination for coastal walks outside the immediate area.
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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At €2,200,000 for 173 m², this duplex penthouse occupies a different market segment from the comparable new-build projects tracked in the region. 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, all entry-level to mid-market off-plan developments. The Cabopino property instead competes in the established East Marbella resale market, where its price per square metre of roughly €12,700 reflects the combination of a 2023 completion, a private solarium pool, sea views from an elevated position, and the gated community with spa and gym. Torre del Mar and Mijas, the locations of the lower-priced comparables, sit east and west of Málaga city respectively, with different accessibility profiles: Torre del Mar lies on the eastern Axarquía coast, while Mijas stretches between Fuengirola and Marbella. Estepona, home to Etherna Homes 2, sits on the western Costa del Sol about an hour from Málaga Airport. Cabopino's positioning is distinct: 27 km as the crow flies from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, 13 km from Marbella centre, and embedded in one of the coast's densest golf clusters, with three courses within roughly 2.6 km. Regional housing turnover of 4,743 transactions per year indicates an active resale market, relevant for liquidity considerations. Buyers weighing this property against off-plan alternatives are effectively comparing immediacy and finished quality against customisation and lower entry pricing, a trade-off the Costa del Sol market presents in sharp form along this stretch between Marbella and Estepona.
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