This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is situated in the Playa Real community in Marbesa, on the coast east of Marbella. The property measures 111 m² and was built in 1970, with the kitchen and bathrooms refurbished. It is offered key-ready and fully furnished at a fixed asking price of €485,000. The west-facing terrace looks towards the hills behind Marbella, and the community offers direct pedestrian access to the beach, a communal pool, a lift, and a private enclosed garage box with storage space.
At a fixed asking price of €485,000, this apartment sits above the entry level of current new-build alternatives on the Costa del Sol. Comparable new projects include 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 developments offer new construction, modern energy standards and typically larger terraces relative to price, but they are located further from the shoreline or in less established settings, and their prices are starting points for smaller units rather than fixed totals for a specific home. The Marbesa property competes on position and completeness: beachfront access from within a gated community, a furnished and refurbished interior, a private garage box, and an established residential fabric with roughly thirty restaurants and a pharmacy within two kilometres. The local market context also matters. Around 4,743 housing transactions take place per year in this area, and the tourism infrastructure, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds, supports seasonal rental demand, subject to community regulations. Against Marbella town centre 12 km away, Marbesa trades proximity to nightlife and shopping for a quieter, lower-density beachside character. Compared with the three new-build references, buyers here pay for location maturity and immediate usability rather than for contemporary construction; the trade-off is a 1970s building whose core systems warrant a technical survey. Whether that balance works depends on whether beachfront access and a settled community outweigh the advantages of new-build specifications elsewhere in the region.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Marbesa is a residential beachside district between Marbella and Cabopino. The apartment lies approximately 1.2 km as the crow flies from Playa de Artola, with beach access from within the gated community itself. Marbella centre is about 12 km away in a straight line, and Málaga roughly 40 km, giving access to both a mid-sized resort town and a provincial capital.
The layout serves two occupants comfortably: an open-plan living and dining area, a refurbished kitchen with modern appliances, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, and two refurbished bathrooms. Marble flooring, air conditioning (hot and cold), WiFi and a covered west-facing terrace cover year-round comfort. A lift and level terrain make daily use straightforward.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 1970 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The kitchen and both bathrooms have been refurbished, and the property is sold fully furnished. Completion of the original construction was in 1970; any dates related to transfer depend on the purchase process.
The property has no private pool or private garden; swimming facilities are communal, including a children's pool. There is no private outdoor hot tub or sauna. The building originates from 1970, so construction standards differ from current new-build regulations. The terrace faces west, which means no direct morning sun. Community rules and seasonal opening of the on-site bar and restaurant apply.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home by the sea benefits from the furnished, key-ready condition, the communal pool and garden, and walking-distance amenities, meaning the property can be used from the first week of ownership. Buyers planning partial or full relocation will find the flat terrain, lift, two bathrooms and year-round services, a pharmacy, bank, cafés and health centres in the wider area, practical for permanent residence. The west-facing terrace and evening sun suit households whose day centres on the late afternoon and dinner outdoors. Golfers have Cabopino golf at roughly 1.6 km as the crow flies, Santa María Golf & Country Club at about 2.5 km and Greenlife Golf Marbella at around 2.6 km, so a golf-focused lifestyle is feasible without long drives. Families with children of school age can note the English International College at approximately 3.7 km. Investors may find the combination of beachfront access, a gated community and 52 hotels with nearly 12,800 beds in the surrounding tourism market relevant to rental demand, subject to community rules on letting. The property is less obvious for buyers wanting a modern new-build, a private pool or a large plot, since the building dates from 1970 and outdoor facilities are shared.
The apartment was completed in 1970 and has since been partly updated. The kitchen has been fully refurbished and equipped with modern appliances, integrated into an open-plan living and dining layout. Both bathrooms have been refurbished, each with a shower, toilet and sink. The interior flooring is marble throughout, a material typical of the period but durable and cool underfoot in summer. Both bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and the property is sold fully furnished, which reduces initial setup costs for a second home. Climate control consists of air conditioning with both cooling and heating functions, supplemented by the covered terrace, which extends the usable living space across seasons. Connectivity is provided via WiFi. The building itself offers a lift, relevant given apartment living and the transport of shopping or luggage. The condition is recorded as good, and the construction status is key-ready, meaning no renovation work is required before occupation. The private garage box is enclosed and doubles as a storage room; the listing images show bicycles and surfboards stored there, indicating practical dimensions. Communal areas are described as maintained, with a large swimming pool, a separate children's pool and communal gardens. As with any 1970s building, buyers typically verify installation states (electrics, plumbing, windows) through a technical survey during the purchase process, since refurbishment of the kitchen and bathrooms does not automatically imply renewal of the building's core systems.
The asking price is fixed at €485,000 for the apartment as it stands: fully furnished, key-ready, with a refurbished kitchen and two refurbished bathrooms, and including the private enclosed garage box. This is an existing home from 1970, not a new-build project with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-price. At 111 m² of living area with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the price reflects the beachside position within the community and the included parking and storage. Viewing is straightforward because the keys are held at the office; availability therefore depends only on the sales process rather than a construction schedule.
Daily life in Playa Real revolves around the shoreline. The community sits behind a gated entrance with the beach effectively on the doorstep, so a morning walk along the water or an evening swim requires little planning. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, lies about 1.2 km away as the crow flies, and Playa de Cabopino at roughly 1.6 km, but the community's own direct access means the sea is reached on foot from within the grounds. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons: during summer the on-site bar and restaurant open and the communal pool becomes a social centre, while outside the holiday months the district is noticeably quieter. Within two kilometres there are around thirty restaurants, nine cafés, a pharmacy and a bank, so basic daily needs are covered without driving. Puerto Cabopino, at approximately 1.8 km as the crow flies, adds a marina with moorings and waterside dining. The apartment's west-facing terrace catches afternoon and evening sun, with views towards the hills behind Marbella, which suits outdoor dining later in the day. The terrain is flat (a gradient of 0.0% towards the sea), so walking and cycling are practical. A private enclosed garage box provides secure parking plus room for storage such as bicycles or surfboards, and further parking exists inside the gated community. For households that want a coastal base with services in walking distance and both Marbella and Málaga within reach by car, the location functions as a settled residential area rather than an isolated resort.
The immediate surroundings are dominated by the coast. Direct access to the beach from the community means the sea forms part of daily life rather than a destination requiring a car. Within two kilometres, the count of amenities is substantial: roughly thirty restaurants, nine cafés, one pharmacy and one bank, which covers day-to-day needs on foot. Playa Real's swimming pools sit 0.5 to 0.6 km away, and Camping Marbella Playa's facilities are at about 0.5 km. For sport, Don Carlos Tennis Club lies 1.3 km away in a straight line and La Siesta Golf Club 3.4 km. Education and healthcare in the wider area include 41 primary schools, 28 secondary schools and 5 health centres, indicating a permanent residential population rather than a purely seasonal one. Public transport consists of 11 lines with 50 stops, which makes it possible to reach Marbella and other coastal towns without driving, although a car remains convenient for larger shopping trips or inland excursions. Housing transactions in the area run at about 4,743 per year, a figure that points to an active, liquid local market. The district's character changes across the year: busy and tourism-oriented in summer, calm and residential outside it.
The map shows the property in relation to the beaches of Artola and Cabopino, the marina at Puerto Cabopino, and the road corridor connecting Marbella to the east. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances are somewhat longer. The flat coastal terrain is visible in the immediate surroundings of the community.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Marbesa occupies a position on the coastal strip east of Marbella, roughly 12 km in a straight line from that town's centre and 40 km from Málaga. It sits between the more built-up Marbella coastline and the Cabopino anchor point, close to where the coast transitions towards Calahonda and Mijas. This places the property in the central Costa del Sol, within reach of both the Marbella, Estepona stretch to the west and the Málaga direction to the north-east. Algeciras, at 74 km, marks the far edge of the region towards Cádiz province.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de Artola, is 1.2 km away, with Playa de Cabopino at 1.6 km and Playa de Calahonda at 2.1 km. Puerto Cabopino marina lies 1.8 km from the property. Marbella, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants, is 12 km away in a straight line and provides full urban services, shopping and healthcare. Málaga, the provincial capital with about 579,000 inhabitants, is 40 km away in a straight line and can be reached by car or via the coastal bus lines. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 31 km away as the crow flies, which keeps transfer times moderate; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is about 65 km away as an alternative. Golfers can reach Cabopino golf at 1.6 km, Santa María Golf & Country Club at 2.5 km and Greenlife Golf Marbella at 2.6 km. With 11 public transport lines and 50 stops nearby, the location is workable without a car for routine trips, while the private garage box covers car-based travel.
| Beach Distance | 1.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 31 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 65 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Marbesa lies at 17 metres above sea level with a flat approach to the coast (0.0% gradient), so there are no hills between the apartment and the shore. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.8°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, roughly June through October, which frames how the beach and communal pool are used across the year. Winters are mild by northern European standards, and the hot-and-cold air conditioning covers the cooler months and summer peaks alike. The natural surroundings combine sandy beaches with the hills behind Marbella, visible from the west-facing terrace, particularly at sunset when the light falls across the mountain slopes. Artola beach, 1.2 km away, adjoins the Artola dunes, a protected natural area that adds walking routes to the coastal options. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler half of the year, leaving long dry stretches suited to outdoor living on the covered terrace.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal strip near Marbesa offers several beaches within short range. Playa de Artola (1.2 km as the crow flies) and Playa de Cabopino (1.6 km) are the closest, with Playa de Calahonda at 2.1 km; together they provide a mix of quieter stretches and serviced beach areas with chiringuitos. Puerto Cabopino (1.8 km) is a small marina with restaurants and a harbour atmosphere, reachable on foot or by a short drive. Recreation extends beyond the sand: Don Carlos Tennis Club sits 1.3 km away, and three golf courses, Cabopino golf (1.6 km), Santa María Golf & Country Club (2.5 km) and Greenlife Golf Marbella (2.6 km), lie within a few minutes by car. Swimming options include the communal pool and children's pool inside Playa Real, plus pools at Camping Marbella Playa (0.5 km) and Playa Real (0.6 km). With 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds in the surrounding tourism area, the seasonal infrastructure, beach clubs, water sports, dining, is well developed in summer, while the residential character returns outside the high season.
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: VL420574
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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