A key-ready apartment in Guadalmina Alta, on the western side of San Pedro de Alcántara near Marbella. The property offers 100 m² of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, an east-facing covered terrace and views across the north course of Guadalmina Golf towards La Concha mountain. Built in 1970 and maintained in good condition, it features marble flooring, double glazing, air conditioning and a lift in the building. The commercial centre of Guadalmina is within walking distance. The asking price is fixed at €380,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Guadalmina Alta is a residential area directly adjacent to the Guadalmina golf course, roughly 11 km from Marbella as the crow flies. Playa Atalaya beach lies 2.3 km away in a straight line over flat terrain. The neighbourhood combines golf-side quiet with walkable access to shops, restaurants and supermarkets in the nearby commercial centre.
The apartment suits buyers seeking a practical, low-maintenance base near golf and coast. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a utility room and fitted wardrobes cover everyday needs, while the lift and disabled access make the building usable for older residents. The covered terrace extends the living space outward with morning sun from the east.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 1970 and the apartment is key-ready, available for immediate occupation. The original three-bedroom layout has been converted into a two-bedroom configuration with three bathrooms, one of which currently serves as a laundry room. Purchase therefore involves a resale transaction rather than an off-plan delivery schedule.
There is no communal pool on the complex. Parking is communal, with the owner paying an additional €20 per month for access to a covered, secured area. The building's 1970 construction date means the finish and layout reflect that era rather than modern new-build standards. The third bedroom has been removed from the original floor plan.
Ref: VL797052
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer wanting a holiday home near Marbella with golf at the doorstep and the beach a short distance away gets a usable, key-ready base without waiting for construction. Long-term rental investors benefit from a layout with two en-suite bathrooms, a utility room and walkable access to shops and restaurants, practical features for tenants. Golfers who play Guadalmina regularly will value the direct view over the north course. Older buyers or those planning for future mobility will note the lift, disabled access and the flat 1.7% gradient towards the sea. Families needing three genuine bedrooms should look carefully: the current configuration has only two bedrooms, so the property works best for households of two to four people who prioritise bathrooms and living space over a third room. Buyers set on modern new-build specification, open-plan kitchens, communal pools, underground parking included in the price, will find this 1970 building different in character. Conversely, buyers who want an established neighbourhood with mature surroundings, immediate occupancy and no off-plan risk will find that profile here. A car remains useful for reaching Marbella, Estepona and the airports, though daily needs are largely met on foot.
The apartment was built in 1970 and is described as being in good condition. The interior features marble flooring throughout, which is typical of quality Spanish construction of that period and provides a cool, hard-wearing surface suited to the climate. Windows are double glazed, improving insulation against both summer heat and cooler winter months, and air conditioning units provide active climate control. The lounge has a fireplace, which serves as supplementary heating in winter. Storage is handled by fitted wardrobes, and a separate utility room, converted from one of the original bathrooms, accommodates laundry equipment away from the living areas. The two remaining bathrooms include two en-suite arrangements, giving both bedrooms private facilities. The terrace is covered, extending its usable hours into the midday heat, and faces east for morning light. The building itself has a lift and disabled access. Points of attention are inherent to the age: a 1970 building will not match current new-build energy standards or open-plan layouts, and buyers should budget for eventual modernisation of kitchen or bathrooms depending on personal standards. Parking is communal; covered, secured access is available at €20 per month under the current arrangement. There is no communal pool, so the leisure offer of the complex is limited to what the apartment and its surroundings provide.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €380,000. This is an existing, key-ready resale property, so there is no price list or unit variation as with a new development. Additional running costs should be factored in: communal parking in the covered area costs the current owner €20 per month, alongside standard community fees. For context, 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 do not offer a golf-frontage position within an established Marbella-area neighbourhood. Availability is immediate upon completion of the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around a converted layout that trades a third bedroom for extra comfort: the original three-bedroom plan now functions as a two-bedroom home with three bathrooms, two of them en-suite, and one currently used as a laundry room. Mornings begin on the east-facing covered terrace, where light arrives early and views run across the north course of Guadalmina Golf toward La Concha mountain in the distance. The lounge is generous and naturally lit, with a separate dining area and a fireplace, opening directly onto that terrace, a layout that suits both quiet mornings and longer evening meals sheltered from the sun. Inside, marble flooring runs through the property, fitted wardrobes handle storage, and double glazing plus air conditioning regulate the temperature across seasons. The building has a lift and level access, which matters for residents planning longer-term use. Errands are simple: the commercial centre of Guadalmina is a short walk away, with restaurants, bars and supermarkets, and the wider area holds some 31 restaurants, 14 cafés, 12 pharmacies and 11 banks within 2 km. The rhythm of the area is residential and golf-oriented rather than touristy, with the beach at Playa Atalaya about 2.3 km away as the crow flies over flat ground, a walkable or short-drive distance for most of the year.
Guadalmina Alta sits in an established residential belt between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, with the golf course as its central green feature. The immediate surroundings are quiet and low-rise. Within 2 km there are 31 restaurants, 14 cafés, 12 pharmacies, 11 banks and two schools, alongside one primary school, a level of everyday provision that means most weekly needs are met without leaving the neighbourhood. The commercial centre of Guadalmina itself is a short walk from the apartment. For sport, the Apolo sports centre is 1.0 km away as the crow flies, with swimming pools at Middle Pool and Top Pool 1.4 km distant. Public transport covers the area with 8 lines and 50 stops, which is unusually good for a suburban coastal zone and allows occasional car-free travel towards Marbella and Estepona. The nearest beaches, Playa Atalaya, Playa Isdabe and Playa de San Pedro, all lie around 2.3 km away in a straight line, reachable over flat terrain. Marbella, with its historic centre and full urban services, is 11 km away as the crow flies, close enough for regular visits without living in the bustle. The area records roughly 800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market.
The map shows the apartment's position on the inland side of the coastal road at Guadalmina Alta, with the golf course as its immediate neighbour. The blue-line distances shown are straight-line measures. Note the short hops to the commercial centre, the beaches at 2.3 km and the cluster of golf courses, with Marbella and both regional airports within easy reach.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Guadalmina Alta occupies the western edge of the Marbella municipality, between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona. Marbella itself is 11 km away as the crow flies, Estepona a similar distance westward, and both function as the area's urban anchors. Málaga city and its airport lie roughly 50 km to the east along the A-7/AP-7 corridor, while Gibraltar is about 48 km to the west. The position places the apartment in one of the Costa del Sol's most established golf-and-residence zones, close to the Puerto Banús leisure strip yet buffered from its summer intensity by several kilometres of residential belt.
The nearest beach, Playa Atalaya, is 2.3 km away in a straight line, with Playa Isdabe and Playa de San Pedro at the same distance, actual road distances will be somewhat longer. The gradient towards the coast is a flat 1.7%, so cycling and walking are realistic options outside the hottest hours. Three golf courses lie within 3 km: El Campanario at 1.7 km and El Paraíso at 2.6 km, plus its clubhouse at 2.7 km. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 4.9 km away as the crow flies. Two airports serve the area: Gibraltar at roughly 48 km and Malaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 50 km straight-line distance, giving flight flexibility that few Costa del Sol locations offer. The International School of Estepona is 2.6 km away and the British International School 9.1 km. Electric-vehicle drivers can use the Supercharger in Estepona at 5.6 km or the Marbella Supercharger at 7.7 km. With 8 bus lines and 50 stops locally, public transport is a genuine supplement, though a car remains the practical default for regional travel.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 48 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 50 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical western Costa del Sol profile: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 19.1°C. The swimming season lasts about five months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above, roughly May through September. Guadalmina Alta sits at 41 m above sea level on essentially flat terrain, so there are no significant climbs between the apartment and the coast. The golf course and the Sierra Blanca backdrop, with La Concha visible from the terrace, give the area a green, mountain-framed character unusual for a coastal zone this close to the beach. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half of the year, leaving long dry summers. For residents, this translates into outdoor living on the terrace from spring to autumn, golf played year-round, and mild but occasionally wet winters where the fireplace and double glazing earn their keep.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about 2.3 km straight-line distance: Playa Atalaya, Playa Isabe and Playa de San Pedro de Alcántara. Playa de San Pedro is the longest stretch, a family-oriented beach with a full promenade; Atalaya and Isdabe are quieter, more local sand strips backed by the golf-side residential belt. The five-month swimming season means sea temperatures of 20°C or higher from roughly May to September. Golf is the area's defining recreation: the apartment overlooks the north course of Guadalmina Golf & Country Club directly, with El Campanario at 1.7 km and El Paraíso at 2.6 km as the crow flies. For other sports, the Apolo sports centre is 1.0 km away and two pool facilities sit at 1.4 km. Walking options include the Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 4.3 km and two further viewpoints between 4.7 and 4.8 km. The José Banús marina at 4.9 km adds sailing, dining and people-watching to the leisure mix.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.6°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 70 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.9°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.5°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.1°C | 89 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 80 mm |
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Within the western Costa del Sol, Guadalmina Alta occupies a specific niche: an established, low-rise golf community between San Pedro de Alcántara and Estepona, inside the Marbella municipality but far enough west to avoid the peak-season congestion around Puerto Banús and Marbella centre. Compared with the three comparable new-build projects listed, the differences are structural. Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) sits on the eastern side of Málaga province, roughly an hour's drive east, in a more Spanish, less internationally oriented market with cooler winters. Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) offers a lower entry point inland of Fuengirola, but without direct golf frontage. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) is the closest geographic competitor, a new-build scheme in a town that has grown considerably in profile. Against these, the Guadalmina apartment offers three things new-build starter prices do not: an immediate, established neighbourhood with mature landscaping, a direct view over a golf course, and resale liquidity in a zone recording around 800 transactions per year. What it does not offer is new-build specification, a communal pool or included parking. Buyers effectively choose between modern construction at a lower entry point further along the coast, or a 1970 building in one of the coast's most consolidated addresses. Median provincial income of €16,450 places local purchasing power well below international buyer budgets, which supports rental demand for a two-bathroom, walkable layout of this kind. The 32 local public holidays per year reflect Andalucía's regional calendar, worth noting for anyone planning long stays around local closures.
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