A key-ready one-bedroom apartment of 58 m² in the La Alcazaba complex in Puerto Banús, offered at a fixed asking price of €535,000. Built in 1983, the complex comprises 186 apartments with 24-hour security and reception, a gym, spa and a large pool area. The apartment sits on the ground floor with an approximately 5 m² terrace opening onto the community gardens. The kitchen has been recently renovated with Bosch appliances and air conditioning is installed throughout. An active tourist licence for short-term letting is in place. The marina and beach are within walking distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in Puerto Banús, in the Nueva Andalucía area southwest of Marbella. The beach is roughly 450 metres away on foot and the marina about 550 metres, while El Corte Inglés is a five-minute walk. Marbella centre is 7 km away as the crow flies, and Málaga approximately 54 km straight-line.
The layout is open plan across 58 m², with one bedroom and one bathroom. Air conditioning is fitted in every room and the kitchen, renovated with Bosch appliances, opens onto the living and dining area. The ground floor position removes the need for stairs, and the terrace connects directly to the living space and gardens.
This is not a new-build project. La Alcazaba was completed in 1983 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The building is in good condition and the community is described as well run with solid liquidity and predictable fees of €223 per month.
The property has one bedroom, one bathroom and 58 m² of living space, which limits it to singles, couples or rental use. The terrace measures approximately 5 m² and accommodates a small table rather than a full dining set. Views are of the gardens and courtyard rather than the sea. Parking is available within the community but not stated as included with this unit.
This apartment fits a recognisable set of situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance holiday base within walking distance of the beach, shops and restaurants will find the ground floor layout and gated community practical: no stairs, compact cleaning footprint, and facilities such as the pool and gym included in the community fee. An investor looking for a rental unit benefits from the active tourist licence, which is registered and allows letting from completion without an application process, a point that matters because short-term permission is not standard in Puerto Banús. A buyer wanting occasional personal use combined with rental income during unused weeks can operate both uses under the existing licence. Single professionals or couples working partly from Spain may value the fibre of urban infrastructure here: public transport runs on 9 lines with 50 stops in the area, and daily errands do not require a car. The property is less suited to families needing multiple bedrooms, to buyers seeking sea views from the terrace, or to those wanting a quiet hillside setting, the orientation is east, the views are of gardens and courtyard, and the surroundings are commercial and busy by nature. Buyers prioritising new-build construction should also note the 1983 completion date, although the unit itself has a recently renovated kitchen and air conditioning throughout.
The apartment is in good condition, with the most significant recent intervention in the kitchen: it has been fully renovated and fitted with Bosch appliances, and it opens onto the living and dining area in an open-plan arrangement. Images show a modern kitchen with an island, white cabinetry and marble-look flooring, consistent with a recent refurbishment. The open layout keeps the 58 m² bright and straightforward to furnish, and the single-volume living, dining and cooking space suits both permanent living and holiday use. Air conditioning is installed in every room, which on the Costa del Sol is a practical necessity rather than a luxury: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 19.2°C. The flooring visible in the photographs is a pale marble-effect tile, a common and durable choice for the region that stays cool in summer. The terrace of approximately 5 m² sits directly off the living area; it is compact, oriented to the garden rather than to a facade, and includes outdoor seating as shown in the images. As a 1983 building, La Alcazaba reflects the construction standards of its period, but the complex has been maintained to a standard that includes 24-hour manned reception, gated security and well-kept gardens. Buyers should carry out the usual structural and installation checks appropriate to a building of this age, and verify which parking arrangements apply to this specific unit, since parking spaces exist within the community but are not stated as included.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €535,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build with a price list, so the figure applies to this specific unit. For that price, the buyer acquires 58 m² with one bedroom and one bathroom, a renovated kitchen with Bosch appliances, air conditioning throughout, use of the community facilities and, notably, an active tourist licence with community approval for short-term letting. Community fees are €223 per month. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, are priced lower but in different locations without the walk-to-marina position or existing licence. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life at La Alcazaba is shaped by two things: the green, enclosed character of the complex itself and the immediacy of Puerto Banús outside the gate. Inside the community, the gardens are among the best maintained in the area, and the ground floor apartment opens straight onto them through its terrace. Mornings can start with coffee at the terrace table looking over the greenery, with the east-facing orientation bringing morning light into the living area. Because the apartment is on the ground floor, there are no stairs and the garden feels like an extension of the home rather than a distant amenity. The community's large pool area is a few steps from the front door, with a restaurant open through the summer season, a gym, a spa and an indoor heated pool for the cooler months. Outside the gate, everything Puerto Banús is known for sits within a short walk. The marina is roughly seven minutes on foot, the beach about six, and El Corte Inglés department store five. Centro Plaza in Nueva Andalucía, with its Saturday market, is 1.5 km away. The setting is urban and commercial, which means activity and noise levels are higher than in residential hillside urbanisations, particularly in summer when visitor numbers peak. For residents, the practical trade-off is direct: everything is walkable, no car is needed for daily errands, but tranquillity depends on the gated complex itself rather than the surrounding streets. With 73 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies and 4 banks within 2 km, the daily infrastructure is dense and international.
The immediate surroundings are defined by Puerto Banús itself: a marina built in 1970 that has grown into one of the largest entertainment centres on the Costa del Sol, drawing around five million visitors a year. For residents, this translates into an unusually dense amenity base within a 2 km radius: 73 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 4 banks and a dentist, plus El Corte Inglés 400 metres away for department-store shopping. Walking is the primary mode of daily transport here, the beach at 450 metres, the marina at 550 metres, and Centro Plaza with its Saturday market at 1.5 km. Public transport covers the wider area with 9 lines and 50 stops, connecting towards Marbella and San Pedro. For sports, Polideportivo San Pedro is 2.2 km away as the crow flies, CrossFit Marbella 3.2 km, and the Rocodromo climbing facility 2.8 km. Healthcare is served by 5 health centres in the area, and families have access to 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, with international options including the British International School at 4.8 km and The International School of Estepona at 6.9 km straight-line. The area is flat, elevation is 11 metres with a 0.3% gradient towards the beach, so walking and cycling are effortless. The character is busy and commercial, especially in summer; the gated complex provides the counterweight of quiet and greenery.
The map shows the apartment's position in Puerto Banús relative to the marina, the beach and the surrounding Nueva Andalucía area. Marbella centre lies 7 km to the northeast as the crow flies; the golf courses of the golf valley sit immediately inland. Walking distances to the beach, marina and El Corte Inglés are under ten minutes.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Puerto Banús occupies a specific position on the Costa del Sol: the marina-focused entertainment and luxury retail core of the Marbella municipality, at the coastal edge of Nueva Andalucía. Marbella's historic centre lies 7 km northeast, reachable in minutes by car or bus. Málaga city and its airport are roughly 54 and 46 km away respectively, while Gibraltar is about 51 km southwest. Within the region, the location sits between the golf valley of Nueva Andalucía inland and the beachfront, combining both within a small radius. It is one of the most internationally known addresses on the coast, which is reflected in both the visitor volume and the property price level.
Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); actual road distances can be longer. The nearest beach, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, lies 1.6 km straight-line from the area, with Playa de San Pedro at 2.8 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.7 km. By car, the apartment is well positioned: Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 46 km straight-line, while Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is about 51 km, giving two airport options. Golfers have three courses within 3 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.2 km, The Range at 2.5 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 2.8 km. Marbella centre is 7 km straight-line, Málaga city 54 km and Algeciras 59 km. Electric vehicle owners can charge at the Marbella Supercharger 3.4 km away or the Estepona Supercharger at 10 km. Within Puerto Banús itself, the marina Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 0.5 km away and the viewpoint Mirador del Muelle de Honor the same distance. A car is convenient but not essential: the immediate amenities are walkable and public transport covers the coastal corridor.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 46 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is a central part of living here. Average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 19.2°C. The swimming season lasts six months, during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or above, meaning the community pool and the nearby beaches are usable from roughly late spring through mid-autumn. The elevation is 11 metres above sea level and the terrain is flat, with a gradient of only 0.3% towards the beach, there are no hills between the apartment and the sea, which makes walking everywhere realistic. Rainfall is modest and concentrated outside the summer months, so outdoor living on the terrace and around the pool is reliable through the warm season. The east-facing orientation of the apartment means the terrace and living area receive morning sun; afternoons are shaded, which in a hot climate keeps the interior cooler and makes the air conditioning's job easier in peak summer. The green character of the community gardens, unusual for a marina-side development, adds a layer of nature to daily life that the immediate commercial streets of Puerto Banús do not offer. For walks, the coastal promenade towards San Pedro and Marbella provides flat seaside routes directly accessible on foot.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is one of the practical strengths of this location. Playa Canina Ventura del Mar lies 1.6 km straight-line away, and Playa de San Pedro (2.8 km) and Playa de Nagüeles (3.7 km) extend the options along the coast; from the apartment itself, the nearest beach access is about a six-minute walk at 450 metres. The promenade between Puerto Banús and San Pedro is flat, paved and suitable for both walking and cycling. Recreation within the complex includes a large outdoor pool with a summer restaurant, an indoor heated pool, a gym and a spa, a combination that covers use outside the swimming season. Golf is close: Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, one of the established courses of the Marbella golf valley, is 2.2 km straight-line away, with The Range (2.5 km) for lessons and practice and Magna Marbella Golf (2.8 km) nearby. Water-based activity centres on the marina at 550 metres, which hosts boat trips, charters and the full range of marina services. For organised sport, Polideportivo San Pedro (2.2 km) offers municipal facilities, CrossFit Marbella is 3.2 km away and the Rocodromo climbing wall 2.8 km. Tourism infrastructure in the area is extensive, 52 hotels with 12,781 beds, which supports the rental case for the apartment and keeps restaurants and services open year-round.
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: VL892793
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, Puerto Banús occupies the upper end of the price spectrum, and this €535,000 asking price for 58 m², roughly €9,200 per square metre, reflects that position rather than the size or finish of the unit alone. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast sit at materially lower entry points: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those projects offer newer construction and often more square metres for the money, but they are located in secondary positions: Torre del Mar and Mijas are quieter coastal towns further from the Marbella core, and Estepona's developments generally require a car for beach and dining access. What this apartment offers in exchange is location density: the marina at a seven-minute walk, the beach at six minutes, El Corte Inglés at five, and the golf valley within 3 km. It also offers an asset those new-build projects cannot deliver on day one: a registered tourist licence with community approval, which in a zone of roughly 4,743 housing transactions per year and 12,781 hotel beds signals a mature short-term rental market with established demand. Buyers comparing options should therefore weigh two different propositions. A new-build in Mijas or Estepona provides more space, modern construction and a lower entry price, but needs a car and starts its rental history from zero, and in many new municipalities, tourist licences are restricted or unavailable. This apartment provides less space and a 1983 construction date, but delivers an immediately operable rental unit in a walkable, internationally recognised location. Within Puerto Banús itself, the distinction that matters is the community: La Alcazaba's gardens and full-service facilities set it apart from the denser blocks directly around the marina, and the well-run community with solid liquidity provides predictable ongoing costs, a material consideration at this price level on the Costa del Sol.
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