This one-bedroom apartment forms part of Edificio Coronado in Marbesa, a residential area on the coast east of Marbella centre. The property has 61 m² of built space plus a 20 m² covered terrace overlooking communal gardens, and is offered fully furnished. The building dates from 1973 and includes communal pools, gardens, a restaurant and bar, bakery, small supermarket, 24-hour reception and security. The beach is roughly five minutes' walk away, with Marbella centre 12 km west and Málaga Airport approximately 31 km distant. The listed price is €349,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Marbesa sits between Marbella and Cabopino, roughly 12 km east of Marbella centre. The immediate setting is an established urbanisation within walking distance of the beach and a supermarket 490 m away. The terrain is flat at 17 m above sea level, and the nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies 1.2 km from the door.
The apartment functions as a compact one-bedroom home or holiday base with practical features: air conditioning (hot and cold), double glazing, fitted wardrobes, a fully fitted kitchen and a lift in the building. Communal facilities including pools, gardens, an on-site restaurant and a bakery reduce the need to travel for daily essentials.
This is not a new-build project. Edificio Coronado was completed in 1973 and the property is available in a finished, fully furnished condition. The stated completion date is indicative. Buyers should account for the age of the building when assessing construction standards, insulation and long-term maintenance obligations within the community.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom across 61 m², which limits its capacity to couples or single occupants. There is no private pool, no private garden and no private parking space included; communal parking and street parking apply. No storage room or energy performance label is listed, and the building's 1973 construction predates current efficiency standards.
This property fits a recognisable set of circumstances. A single person or couple seeking a low-maintenance coastal base within walking distance of the sand will find the scale and layout aligned with that use. The furnished delivery and on-site reception suit buyers who want a lock-up-and-leave holiday apartment with minimal setup. It also fits buyers who prioritise services within the building: reception, security, pools and an on-site restaurant reduce dependency on a car, which matters for visitors staying weeks rather than months. The property is less suitable where the requirement is space for a family, since one bedroom and one bathroom place a firm limit on household size and guests. Buyers seeking a modern energy-efficient construction, private parking or a private pool will need to look elsewhere or budget for improvements. The 1973 construction also means due diligence on building condition, community fees and any pending works is a standard part of the purchase process. For an investor, the location near the beach and the service level of the development support short-term rental potential, subject to local licensing rules, though the one-bedroom format limits occupancy and therefore rental yield per stay.
The documented specification is modest and functional rather than contemporary. Confirmed interior features include a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, double glazing and air conditioning with hot and cold settings. The property is delivered fully furnished, including living and dining furniture and appliances such as the fridge shown in the listing imagery. As a 1973 building, the construction predates modern thermal insulation standards, energy efficiency requirements and current seismic and acoustic codes. Double glazing and climate control partially compensate, but buyers should expect different thermal behaviour from a recent new-build, particularly in the shoulder seasons when heating and cooling costs concentrate. No energy performance certificate value is listed in the available data. The communal areas appear maintained: photographs show landscaped gardens with mature palms, a lobby seating area and pool facilities. The presence of 24-hour reception, security, a lift and on-site commercial units indicates an actively managed community, which affects both service levels and community fees. Buyers should verify through survey and community documentation: the technical inspection report (ITE) where applicable, planned or recently completed building works, monthly community charges, and the condition of installations such as wiring, plumbing and the terrace waterproofing, all of which are material in a building of this age.
The apartment is listed at €349,000 as a completed, furnished resale property. The price reflects the location within reach of the beach, the communal facilities and the terrace size rather than the interior floor area, which at 61 m² corresponds to roughly €5,700 per m² before negotiation and costs. For comparison, nearby new-build projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) start at lower entry prices, but differ in type, age and location. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's position.
Daily life at Edificio Coronado is organised around convenience and outdoor space. The 20 m² covered terrace, oriented towards the communal gardens, extends the usable living area considerably beyond the 61 m² interior and provides shaded seating through the hotter months. The apartment itself follows a straightforward layout: a living and dining area, fitted kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom, with fitted wardrobes and double glazing. Because the property is delivered furnished, the threshold for occupancy is low. The building operates in some respects like a small resort: 24-hour reception and security, communal swimming pools, landscaped gardens, a restaurant and bar, a bakery and a small supermarket within the development. This means bread, basics and a meal out do not require a car. The nearest supermarket is 490 m away on foot. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons. Marbesa is a residential urbanisation with a modest permanent population and a visible seasonal flow of holiday visitors, supported by 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 tourist beds in the wider area. In summer the beaches and beach bars fill; outside the high season the neighbourhood is quieter. The flat terrain and 50 public transport stops on 11 lines make errands manageable on foot, by bicycle or by bus. Marbella centre, 12 km west, and Cabopino marina, 1.8 km east, provide the nearest concentrations of restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Marbesa is a consolidated residential strip between Elviria and Cabopino, characterised by low-rise apartment blocks and villas set among mature planting. With 30 restaurants and 9 cafés within a 2 km radius, plus a bank and a pharmacy, daily needs are largely covered without leaving the immediate area. The supermarket 490 m away and the bakery inside the development itself shorten routine errands further. Healthcare requires slightly more travel: the nearest pharmacy is 4.0 km away and the hospital 6.4 km, while five health centres serve the surrounding district. Education options are extensive in the wider area, with 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, including the English International College 3.7 km away, relevant for families considering part-year residence. The area is flat, 0.0% slope to the beach and 17 m elevation, which makes walking and cycling realistic for most trips. Public transport is present with 11 lines and 50 stops, though many residents keep a car for Marbella, Fuengirola or the airport. The nearest EV charging point is 3.6 km away, a consideration for electric vehicle owners. Seasonality shapes daily life: summer brings beach traffic and full occupancy of the tourist infrastructure, while the winter months are noticeably quieter with some seasonal businesses operating reduced hours.
The map shows the apartment in Marbesa on the coastal strip east of Marbella, with Playa de Artola and the Cabopino dunes to the east, three golf courses within 2.6 km, and Marbella centre 12 km west along the coast road. Málaga Airport lies 31 km north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Marbesa occupies a position on the eastern side of the Marbella municipality, roughly 12 km from the town centre and about 40 km from Málaga city. It sits between the established areas of Elviria and Cabopino. The positioning combines proximity to Marbella's commercial and cultural offer with a quieter residential beachfront of its own. Fuengirola and its rail connection lie to the north-east, while the natural anchor of the Artola dunes and the marina at Cabopino frame the immediate coastline.
The beach is the anchor amenity: Playa de Artola lies 1.2 km away and Playa de Cabopino 1.6 km, both reachable on foot within roughly 15 to 20 minutes. Puerto Cabopino marina is 1.8 km east for dining and moorings. Golfers have three courses within 2.6 km: Cabopino golf (1.6 km), Santa María Golf & Country Club (2.5 km) and Greenlife Golf (2.6 km). Sports facilities include Don Carlos Tennis Club at 1.3 km. Marbella centre is 12 km west by road; Málaga city and its airport lie 40 km and 31 km respectively, translating to roughly 30–40 minutes' drive to the airport depending on traffic. Gibraltar Airport is 65 km away as an alternative for some routes. Hospitals and the main pharmacy require a short drive at 6.4 km and 4.0 km respectively.
| Beach Distance | 1.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 31 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 65 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,889 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.8 °C, figures consistent with the eastern Marbella coastline. The sea temperature supports a swimming season of roughly five months at or above 20 °C, concentrated between late May and early October, though sea bathing outside this window is common among residents. The site sits at 17 m above sea level with a 0.0% slope to the beach, meaning no stairs or inclines between the apartment and the sand, a practical point for older occupants or those with reduced mobility. The flat coastal position also means the microclimate is maritime: modest temperature swings and regular coastal breezes, with the terrace's covered orientation providing shade during the central hours of summer days. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half of the year, with long dry stretches from June to September.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 2.1 km. Playa de Artola (1.2 km) adjoins the Artola dunes, a protected natural area with wooden walkways, giving the closest stretch of coast a semi-natural character. Playa de Cabopino (1.6 km) is a broader sandy beach backed by the marina and chiringuitos. Playa de Calahonda (2.1 km) continues the sandy curve eastwards. The availability and Blue Flag status of individual beaches should be verified for the current season. Beyond the coast, recreation includes Cabopino golf at 1.6 km, one of the shorter, more accessible courses on the Costa del Sol, plus Santa María and Greenlife within 2.6 km. Don Carlos Tennis Club (1.3 km) and La Siesta Golf Club (3.4 km) add further options. Two swimming pools, at Camping Marbella Playa (0.5 km) and Playa Real (0.6 km), sit within walking distance. Walking and running routes along the seafront promenade and through the Artola dunes are the most used local recreation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.7°C | 61 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 41 mm |
| March | 14.7°C | 125 mm |
| April | 16.4°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.0°C | 7 mm |
| July | 25.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.3°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.2°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 71 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 66 mm |
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Ref: VL540754
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the eastern Marbella corridor, Marbesa occupies a middle position between the denser tourist development of Fuengirola and Calahonda and the higher-priced villas and gated estates of Elviria and Los Monteros. Resale apartments here generally trade below the prime Marbella Golden Mile while remaining on the same coastline, which explains the appeal of properties of this type for second-home buyers with a defined budget. Against 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 €269,000), this apartment carries a higher entry price, around €349,000 for 61 m². The differential reflects two things: the Marbella address, which commands a premium over Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona in most market cycles, and the service package of the building itself, including reception, security and on-site amenities that the comparables may not match at their base prices. The trade-off is age. The 1973 construction means dated building fabric, unknown insulation performance and potential community maintenance liabilities, whereas the three comparables deliver new-build warranties and current efficiency standards. Proximity data favours this property on the beach dimension, 1.2 km to Artola with a flat route, and on services, with roughly 30 restaurants within 2 km and three golf courses within 2.6 km. Transaction volumes in the area, recorded at 4,743, indicate an active resale market, which supports liquidity at resale but also means competing stock. Buyers weighing this apartment against the new-build alternatives are, in effect, choosing between an established Marbella beachside location with full services and a modern property elsewhere on the coast at a lower entry point.
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