A renovated one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment of 58 m² situated in a frontline beach complex in Puerto Banús, on the Costa del Sol. The property lies approximately ten metres from the sandy beach and within a few minutes' walk of the marina, its restaurants and its shops. Built in 1970 and since modernised, it is offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €550,000. The first-floor position, east-facing orientation and views across the Mediterranean towards La Concha define the character of this compact coastal home in one of southern Spain's best-known leisure destinations.
Measured against other apartment offerings on the western Costa del Sol, this property occupies a distinctly different segment from comparable new-build projects. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950, all from-prices for new construction in locations further from the sea or from the marina core. This apartment asks €550,000 as a fixed price for 58 m² of resale space, a figure that only makes sense in the context of its position: directly on the beach in Puerto Banús, within walking distance of the marina. The comparison illustrates a structural trade-off in the regional market. New-build projects offer modern specifications, communal facilities, elevators and parking, typically at a lower price per square metre, but they sit inland or in emerging residential zones, Estepona, Mijas, Torre del Mar, where the beach is a drive rather than a doorstep. Frontline beach stock in Puerto Banús and central Marbella is predominantly older, dating from the 1970s and 1980s, precisely because the best seafront plots were built first. Buyers choosing this apartment prioritise location over specification; buyers choosing the new-build alternatives do the reverse. Yield considerations also differ. Puerto Banús benefits from a concentrated tourism economy, 52 hotels and roughly 12,800 beds nearby, supporting strong peak-season rental demand. New-build zones have longer rental pipelines but less established short-stay demand. Conversely, the local resale market is liquid: about 4,743 housing transactions per year are recorded in the area, which aids exit flexibility. Median provincial income of €16,450 underlines how far this property sits above the general local market; its buyer pool is international by default, competing with other leisure-driven coastal assets rather than with regional housing stock. Within that frame, the apartment is a position play: a compact, renovated unit on the sand in one of Spain's most recognised resort addresses.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in the heart of Puerto Banús, within a frontline beach complex directly by the sea. The marina lies about 0.5 km away as the crow flies, and the nearest beach, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, is roughly 1.6 km straight-line, with the complex itself bordering the sand. Marbella centre is 7 km away in a direct line; Málaga city lies 54 km away.
The layout serves a single occupant or a couple: one bedroom, one bathroom and an open-plan kitchen merged with the living and dining area within 58 m². Air conditioning provides hot and cold climate control year-round. The east-facing aspect brings morning light; there is no elevator, so daily access involves a flight of stairs to the first floor.
This is not a new-build development. The complex dates from 1970 and the apartment has been renovated since, with a modernised kitchen, bathroom and interior finishes. It is available immediately in key-ready condition, meaning no construction phase or delivery waiting time applies. Completion dates for such resale properties are determined by the purchase transaction itself rather than a building schedule.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom within 58 m², which limits space for larger households or regular guests. There is no elevator in the building and no private parking, storage room or private garden is listed in the data. As a resale in a 1970 complex, communal infrastructure reflects the era of construction. No communal pool, gym or 24-hour service is recorded in the available documentation.
This property fits a recognisable set of situations. A buyer seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home on the Costa del Sol, within walking distance of restaurants, shops and the beach, will find the compact format and key-ready condition convenient: arrival, keys, occupancy. A single person or couple relocating for part of the year may value the walkable amenities and the public transport coverage, 9 bus lines with 50 stops nearby reduce dependence on a car for daily errands. An investor evaluating rental potential is looking at a one-bedroom in a high-demand tourist district with 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds in the surrounding area, indicating a substantial short-stay market. Peak-season demand is strong; off-season occupancy depends on positioning and management. The €550,000 asking price against 58 m² places the investment case squarely on location and rental yield rather than floor area. The property is less suited to buyers needing multiple bedrooms, private parking, elevator access or extensive storage. Households planning to grow, owners with mobility considerations, or those wanting communal facilities such as a pool or gym should weigh the absence of these features. What the apartment offers instead is position: sand within a minute's walk, the marina at 0.5 km, and a building era, 1970, that corresponds with the founding of the resort itself. For a buyer whose priority is being at the centre of Puerto Banús rather than space or new-build specifications, the equation is straightforward.
The apartment has been renovated and is described as being in excellent condition. The most significant intervention is the open-plan kitchen, integrated with the living and dining area to create a continuous space suited to the 58 m² footprint. Interior photography shows a modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure and a contemporary bedroom with fitted finishes, consistent with a recent modernisation rather than cosmetic touch-ups alone. Climate control is present in the form of air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, covering winter heating and summer cooling without reliance on standalone units. The east-facing orientation contributes passively: morning sun warms and lights the interior early, while the afternoon shade reduces heat load during the hottest months, a practical advantage given summer average temperatures of around 26°C. The structural context matters for expectations. The complex was completed in 1970, the year Puerto Banús itself opened, and while the individual unit has been modernised, the building fabric, plumbing risers and communal elements date from that era unless documentation shows otherwise. Buyers should request certificates for electrical installations and any renovation permits as part of standard due diligence. The first-floor position without an elevator is a fixed characteristic of the building. On balance, the specification is that of a well-refurbished resale: contemporary interior finishes and functional systems within an older structure, a common profile in beachfront locations along this coast, where 1970s complexes occupy the most direct seafront positions.
The apartment is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €550,000, this is not a from-price within a wider price list. The price reflects a renovated, key-ready one-bedroom unit in a frontline beach complex in Puerto Banús, a location where land value and position weigh heavily on valuation. The 58 m² surface implies a price per square metre above the regional norm, which is typical for beachfront stock in this marina district. Availability is immediate: as a completed resale property, handover follows the notarial purchase process rather than a construction timeline. Interested parties should verify community fees, annual property tax and any renovation documentation as part of due diligence.
Daily life here is organised around proximity. The apartment sits in a frontline beach complex, with the sandy beach a short walk from the door and the marina promenade roughly five minutes further on. Mornings begin with eastern light across the living area and views over the beach towards the Mediterranean and the silhouette of La Concha; the east-facing orientation means direct sun shifts away from the interior in the afternoon, keeping the space naturally cooler in summer. The immediate surroundings are dense with amenities: within a 2 km radius the area counts 73 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies and 4 banks, so errands are largely done on foot. The rhythm of the neighbourhood follows the tourist calendar. Puerto Banús attracts around five million visitors a year, which translates into busy summers and quieter, more local winters, a seasonality residents should factor into expectations about noise, traffic and the feel of the streets. For a single occupant or a couple, the 58 m² floor plan works as a compact base: an open kitchen integrated with the living and dining area, one bedroom and one bathroom. Hot and cold air conditioning covers the temperature range of a climate averaging 19.2°C annually. Without an elevator, access is via stairs to the first floor, a minor consideration for most, but a structural fact of the building. Public transport is well represented for the region, with 9 lines and 50 stops in the vicinity, and the compact scale of the resort means a car is useful rather than essential for daily needs.
The setting is one of the most amenity-dense on the Costa del Sol. Within 2 km, the area counts 73 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies and 4 banks, alongside high-end shopping around the marina. Daily necessities, a pharmacy run, groceries, a coffee, are all reachable on foot, and the marina promenade at approximately 0.5 km as the crow flies functions as the neighbourhood's living room. Healthcare provision is solid: 5 health centres serve the wider area, and 41 primary schools together with 28 secondary schools cover education needs, with international options including the British International School at 4.8 km straight-line and The International School of Estepona at 6.9 km. For sports, Polideportivo San Pedro lies 2.2 km away, with a climbing facility at 2.8 km and CrossFit Marbella at 3.2 km. The character of the area shifts with the seasons. Roughly five million visitors pass through Puerto Banús annually, concentrated in the summer months and around events; residents experience lively, crowded peak periods and a calmer, more residential rhythm from late autumn to spring. Housing turnover in the area is active, about 4,743 transactions per year are recorded locally, indicating a liquid resale market. The environment is urban and coastal rather than quiet-suburban: expect nightlife, traffic and footfall in high season, traded against immediate access to the beach, the port and one of the region's densest concentrations of restaurants and shops.
The map shows the apartment's position directly on the seafront at Puerto Banús, with the marina 0.5 km to the west and Marbella centre 7 km northeast as the crow flies. Marbella's coastline, the beach of San Pedro and the golf courses of Nueva Andalucía are all within a few kilometres, illustrating how compact this stretch of the Costa del Sol is.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Puerto Banús occupies a specific position on the Costa del Sol map: a purpose-built marina resort from 1970 at the southwestern edge of Marbella, in the Nueva Andalucía area. Marbella's historic centre lies 7 km straight-line northeast, while San Pedro Alcántara adjoins it to the west. The district sits on the coastal axis connecting Málaga (54 km) with Estepona and, further, Algeciras (59 km). Within the region's hierarchy of destinations, it functions as the entertainment and luxury-retail anchor between Marbella's old town and Estepona's newer resort developments. For property purposes, this means a location whose value drivers are the marina frontage, beach proximity and brand recognition rather than land size or new-build specification.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road routes may be longer. The nearest beach, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, lies 1.6 km direct from the point of reference, while the apartment's complex itself borders the sand. Playa de San Pedro is 2.8 km away and Playa de Nagüeles 3.7 km. The marina of Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 0.5 km from the area, effectively the doorstep of the property. Marbella centre sits 7 km straight-line to the northeast, with Málaga city 54 km away and Algeciras 59 km to the southwest. Two airports serve the location: Malaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 46 km direct and Gibraltar at approximately 51 km, giving a choice of arrivals. Golfers reach Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.2 km, with Magna Marbella Golf at 2.8 km. Public transport covers the district well: 9 bus lines with 50 stops connect Puerto Banús to Marbella, San Pedro and surrounding municipalities. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Marbella Supercharger, 3.4 km away, and at Estepona, 10 km distant. Given the walkable density of amenities, a car is optional for daily life but practical for regional travel.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 46 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal profile. The average annual temperature is 19.2°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer, a range that makes outdoor living feasible year-round with the support of the apartment's hot and cold air conditioning. The swimming season extends to about six months, during which sea temperatures hold at or above 20°C, roughly May through October. The elevation is 11 metres above sea level with a gradient of 0.3% toward the beach, effectively flat terrain, meaning the walk to the sand involves no climbs and the surrounding streets are easily managed on foot or by bicycle. Rainfall is concentrated outside the summer months, consistent with the Andalusian coast, and sunshine hours are high, supporting the region's reputation among northern European buyers seeking a sun-reliable second home. The natural backdrop is twofold: the Mediterranean immediately to the south and the Sierra Blanca mountain range behind, with La Concha visible from the apartment's east-facing aspect. The Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint, 0.5 km away, offers a formal vantage point over the coast. The combination of sea-level flatness and mountain proximity within a few kilometres is a defining characteristic of this stretch of the Costa del Sol.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The apartment's primary recreational asset is the beach at its doorstep, roughly ten metres from the complex, with the wider stretch of Playa Canina Ventura del Mar extending along the front. Additional beaches lie within a short radius: Playa de San Pedro at 2.8 km straight-line and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.7 km, giving variety in ambience from busier resort sections to calmer residential stretches. Golf is a defining leisure option inland. Real Club de Golf Las Brisas sits 2.2 km away, The Range golf practice facility at 2.5 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 2.8 km, placing several courses within a ten-minute drive. For land-based sports, Polideportivo San Pedro (2.2 km) offers municipal facilities, while a climbing centre (2.8 km) and CrossFit Marbella (3.2 km) cover fitness needs. The marina itself, 0.5 km distant, functions as the area's recreational core: waterfront dining, boutiques, boat charters and people-watching along the quays. The Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint nearby provides an elevated outlook over the port and coastline. Water-sport options, beach clubs and seasonal events round out a leisure profile that is urban-coastal in nature, activity concentrated around sea, marina and golf rather than hiking or rural recreation, though the foothills behind Marbella open further possibilities a short drive inland.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Puerto José Banús, more commonly known simply as Puerto Banús, is a marina located in the area of Nueva Andalucía, to the southwest of Marbella, Spain on the Costa del Sol. It was built in May 1970 by José Banús (1906-1984), a local property developer, as a luxury marina and shopping complex. It has since become one of the largest entertainment centres in the Costa del Sol, with 5 million annual visitors, and is popular with international celebrities. Developed around a coastal village in the Mediterranean architectural style, Puerto Banús contains high-end shopping malls, restaurants and bars around the marina.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.8°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.8°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.8°C | 70 mm |
| May | 20.0°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.8°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.8°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.1°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.0°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.7°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.3°C | 89 mm |
| December | 14.0°C | 80 mm |
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Ref: VL049367
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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