This duplex is situated in the Lunamar urbanisation in Costabella, on the eastern side of Marbella, directly on the beachfront. The property measures 150 m² across two floors and offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a covered sea-facing terrace, a storage room and a covered parking space. The urbanisation provides communal facilities including a swimming pool, tennis and padel courts, a football pitch, basketball court, gardens and an on-site restaurant, with direct access to the beach. Marbella centre lies approximately eight to ten minutes away by car; Puerto Banús around fifteen minutes.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in Costabella within Las Chapas, in Marbella East, immediately adjacent to the beach. The location combines a frontline coastal position with access to the facilities of an established urbanisation. Marbella centre is roughly eight to ten minutes by car, and Puerto Banús about fifteen. Supermarkets, schools, golf courses and other Costa del Sol amenities are reachable within short driving distances.
The dwelling offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms over 150 m² on two levels, with a private covered terrace oriented towards the sea. Practical features include fitted wardrobes, a fully fitted kitchen, marble flooring, a storage room and covered parking. Communal facilities, pool, padel and tennis courts, football pitch and gardens, support an outdoor-oriented residential routine without requiring private maintenance of these amenities.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 1970 (indicative) and is recorded in good condition. The urbanisation is an established low-density complex with mature gardens and existing resort-style facilities. Two luxury hotel projects are under development in Marbella East, which is a documented factor in current revaluation of the wider area; this does not alter the age of the building itself.
The property offers no private pool, private garden or private garage beyond one covered parking space. There is no lift indicated for the duplex layout, meaning internal stairs connect the two floors. As a 1970s building, it predates current energy-efficiency standards and no energy label is recorded. Community facilities are shared with other residents, and no private outdoor kitchen or gym is listed among the features.
Ref: VL114246
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits a buyer seeking an established, completed home rather than an off-plan purchase: the dwelling is ready for occupation, which removes construction-phase waiting time and allows the current condition of the building to be inspected directly. It fits households that value direct sea views and beach access combined with on-site communal sport facilities, the pool, padel, tennis and football facilities reduce the need for external club memberships. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout across two floors works for families using the property year-round, for buyers combining personal use with seasonal letting, or for those wanting space for guests. A car is practical for reaching Marbella centre, Puerto Banús and surrounding golf courses, so the property suits owners comfortable with driving as their primary mode of transport. It is less suited to buyers wanting a private pool, a private garden or a contemporary new-build specification with current energy certification. Buyers prioritising modern thermal performance may wish to assess insulation, glazing and climate systems, given the 1970 construction date. The investment angle relates to documented hotel development in Marbella East, which supports the area's revaluation trend; however, this should be weighed against the age of the building and associated maintenance considerations common to mature urbanisations.
The interior specification, as recorded, includes marble flooring, fitted wardrobes and a fully fitted kitchen. The kitchen photographed shows wooden cabinetry with green countertop surfaces, indicating an installed, functional kitchen rather than an unfitted shell. The terrace arrangement is a notable technical feature: the covered terrace has been glazed to create an enclosed dining space with uninterrupted sea views, which extends the usable period of this area beyond the warm months and provides wind protection on the frontline position. The property is listed in good condition, a status that in a 1970 building implies ongoing maintenance rather than comprehensive recent renovation; buyers should verify the age and condition of key systems, electrical installation, plumbing, windows and climate control, during technical due diligence. The duplex layout spans two floors connected internally, with the living areas and terrace oriented towards the sea. Storage is addressed through a dedicated storage room, and parking through one covered space. The communal infrastructure of the urbanisation, pool, tennis and padel courts, football pitch, basketball court, gardens and on-site restaurant, is shared and maintained through community fees, which buyers should quantify as part of the total cost of ownership. No energy-efficiency certificate is recorded in the available data; obtaining and reviewing this document is a standard step for any resale purchase in Spain and particularly relevant for a building of this vintage.
The property is listed at €1,300,000 for a 150 m² duplex with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which equates to roughly €8,600 per square metre. This positions it within the established resale segment of Marbella East, where frontline or near-frontline properties command a premium over developments further inland. The price reflects the beachfront position, the direct sea views and the communal facilities of the Lunamar urbanisation. For comparison, new-build projects elsewhere on the Costa del Sol, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), are listed at considerably lower entry points, reflecting different locations, build types and market segments.
Daily life at this property revolves around a two-storey layout within a low-density, facility-rich urbanisation. Mornings can begin on the covered terrace, which faces the sea; the glazed terrace area shown in the property photographs serves as a dining space with sea views. The communal grounds include extensive gardens, a resort-style swimming pool and direct beach access, so sea and outdoor recreation are available without leaving the complex. Sports facilities on site, padel and tennis courts, a football pitch and a basketball court, make the urbanisation function partly as a residential resort, with an on-site restaurant adding a convenience element. Internally, the 150 m² are distributed over two floors with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and marble flooring throughout. The location in Costabella, Marbella East, sits between the coast road and the beach, meaning everyday amenities such as supermarkets, pharmacies and banks are close at hand, while Marbella centre remains roughly ten minutes away by car. The area has a mixed character typical of Marbella East: established residential urbanisations, some frontline development and ongoing investment, including two hotel projects currently under construction nearby. The immediate setting is urban rather than rural; the rhythm of the area is steady year-round, with additional activity in the summer months when coastal tourism peaks. For an owner, the practical balance is between resort-style communal living on site and the services of a mature coastal town within short driving distance.
The immediate surroundings combine frontline coastal living with urban convenience. Everyday amenities are exceptionally close: a supermarket within roughly a hundred metres, a pharmacy nearby, and a dense network of restaurants, cafés and banks in the wider area. Healthcare access includes a hospital under one kilometre away and multiple health centres in the district. Educational provision in the broader catchment includes a large number of primary and secondary schools, relevant for permanent residence. Train stations at Carranque, Guadalmedina and La Unión lie within about one to two kilometres, and an electric-vehicle charging point sits within three hundred metres. The terrain is essentially flat, roughly 1% gradient towards the beach and an elevation of only 23 metres above sea level, which makes walking and cycling practical in daily life. The climate data reinforces outdoor living: approximately 3,890 sunshine hours per year, an average annual temperature of 19°C and a six-month swimming season with sea temperatures at or above 20°C. The beach is accessible directly from the urbanisation, and additional beaches, marinas and sports centres lie within a few kilometres. The area experiences seasonal variation in activity, with higher tourist presence in summer, moderated by the fact that this is an established residential zone rather than a purely holiday district.
The map shows the property's frontline position in the Lunamar urbanisation at Costabella, Marbella East, with the Mediterranean immediately to the south. Marbella centre lies a short drive west; the surrounding area includes beaches, sports facilities, golf courses and transport links towards Málaga and its airport. The terrain is flat, at minimal elevation above sea level.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Costabella sits in Las Chapas on the eastern approach to Marbella, placing the property in the transition zone between Marbella's established resort core and the wider Málaga metropolitan coastline. Marbella centre, with its old town and full urban services, is roughly eight to ten minutes west by car, while Puerto Banús lies about fifteen minutes away. To the east, the coast continues through Elviria and towards Málaga city. The position combines Marbella's market profile with somewhat quieter surroundings than the central frontline, and the two hotel projects under development in Marbella East are a documented factor in the area's current revaluation. This makes the location a middle point between resort-town convenience and quieter residential coastal living.
The nearest beach is accessible directly from the urbanisation given its beachfront position; the closest named beaches in the dataset are Playa de San Andrés (2.2 km) and Playa de la Misericordia (3.4 km). Marbella centre is roughly eight to ten minutes by car and Puerto Banús approximately fifteen. Málaga Airport lies around 7 km away in straight-line terms from the wider location data, with practical driving times to Marbella East typically in the range of 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic. Golf courses within reach include Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez, all between roughly 8 and 11 km. Marinas such as IGY Málaga Marina and Puerto Deportivo del Candado provide berthing and nautical services. Train stations within one to two kilometres offer connections towards Málaga city. In short, the property functions well for owners who drive, with the beach reachable on foot and daily amenities within walking distance.
| Beach Distance | 2.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 7 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 103 km |
| Carranque | 0.9 km |
| Guadalmedina | 1.1 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,890 sunshine hours annually, an average yearly temperature of 19°C and a six-month swimming season during which sea temperatures reach or exceed 20°C. The site sits at 23 metres above sea level with a gradient of about 1% towards the coast, effectively flat terrain, which suits walking and cycling and avoids the stair-climbing associated with hillside developments elsewhere on the coast. The Mediterranean climate means mild winters and warm, dry summers; the glazed terrace extends comfortable outdoor use into cooler months. In terms of natural surroundings, the immediate environment is urbanised coastline rather than protected nature reserve; however, the beachfront position places the sea as the dominant natural feature, and viewpoints such as Mirador de la Alcazaba and Mirador de San Miguel lie within two to three kilometres for wider coastal panoramas.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The property's foremost recreational asset is direct beach access from the urbanisation itself, with the coastline of Costabella forming part of Marbella's eastern beach chain. Within the wider dataset, Playa de San Andrés (2.2 km) and Playa de la Misericordia (3.4 km) are the nearest named beaches. Beyond the beach, the urbanisation provides substantial on-site recreation: a communal resort-style pool, padel and tennis courts, a football pitch, a basketball court and extensive gardens. Sports centres including Campo de Fútbol Malaka (0.3 km) and Ciudad Deportiva Carranque (0.7 km) add municipal facilities nearby. Golfers can reach three courses within roughly 8 to 11 km: Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez. Marinas at IGY Málaga Marina (2.3 km) and Puerto Deportivo del Candado (8.4 km) cover nautical recreation, while an on-site restaurant within the urbanisation provides immediate dining convenience.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5°C | 25 mm |
| February | 12.9°C | 9 mm |
| March | 14.5°C | 54 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 34 mm |
| May | 20.1°C | 26 mm |
| June | 24.4°C | 13 mm |
| July | 27.1°C | 4 mm |
| August | 27.4°C | 12 mm |
| September | 24.2°C | 45 mm |
| October | 20.5°C | 34 mm |
| November | 15.7°C | 23 mm |
| December | 12.6°C | 36 mm |
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Within the Costa del Sol market, this property occupies the established Marbella East resale segment, which differs markedly in price structure from new-build developments elsewhere on the coast. Comparable new-build projects listed at considerably lower entry points include Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000). Those projects offer new construction, modern energy performance and developer warranties, but generally without a frontline beach position or the mature communal facilities of a 1970s resort-style urbanisation. At approximately €8,600 per square metre, this duplex is priced in line with the premium attached to direct beachfront locations in Marbella, where supply of frontline properties is structurally limited. Marbella East specifically has documented momentum from two luxury hotel projects under development, which is cited as a driver of revaluation in the area; buyers weighing investment logic should compare this against the maintenance profile of a 1970 building. Compared with Marbella centre and Puerto Banús, Costabella offers quieter surroundings at lower density while retaining ten-to-fifteen-minute access by car. Compared with Torre del Mar, Mijas or Estepona, the location offers stronger established infrastructure and international amenity provision, at a substantially higher price point. The trade-off for buyers is between age and position: the property delivers location and facilities that new-build projects at lower price points cannot match, while new builds deliver specification and efficiency that a 1970 property must be retrofitted to approach. Community fees for the extensive shared facilities, plus any modernisation works, should be factored into the total cost of ownership when comparing across segments.
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