This two-bedroom resale apartment sits in the Muelle Ribera area of Puerto Banús, the marina district on the western edge of Nueva Andalucía, southwest of Marbella. The property offers 104 m² of built space on the second floor of a lift-served building completed in 1975, with two bathrooms, an en-suite in the principal bedroom, air conditioning and a fully fitted kitchen. The marina promenade, beaches and shopping streets of Puerto Banús are within walking distance, and Marbella centre lies roughly 7 km away in a straight line. The asking price is fixed at €540,000.
Within the western Costa del Sol, this apartment represents the established, central segment of the market rather than the new-build segment. The asking price of €540,000 for 104 m² in Puerto Banús can be set against current new-build alternatives further along the coast: 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. Those projects offer modern construction standards, communal facilities and developer warranties, but in locations that are quieter and, in several cases, further from a mature town centre or the beach on foot. What the Puerto Banús apartment offers instead is position: a walkable, fully built-out district where restaurants, pharmacies, banks and the marina are within minutes on foot, with three golf courses within roughly 3 km and Marbella centre 7 km away as the crow flies. The trade-off is the 1975 building date, no listed parking, pool or garden, and a seasonal visitor influx that peaks sharply in summer. New-build buyers elsewhere typically gain energy efficiency and amenities but accept longer travel times to established leisure infrastructure; buyers here pay for immediate access to it. Market context supports both strategies. The surrounding area records about 4,743 housing transactions per year, and tourism capacity, 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds in the district alone, sustains rental demand. For a buyer prioritising location over specification, the fixed asking price and key-ready status make the comparison straightforward: the premium over new-build options east and west reflects the address rather than the finish. Buyers comparing both routes should weigh renovation costs on a 1975 building against the from-prices and additional community costs of new developments.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in the heart of Puerto Banús, a marina development built in 1970 within Nueva Andalucía, southwest of Marbella. The immediate surroundings combine the harbour front, boutique retail and restaurants. Marbella lies about 7 km away as the crow flies; Málaga and its airport are roughly 46 km distant in a straight line. The location is flat, at 11 m elevation, with the beach about 1.6 km away.
The layout suits a household needing two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an en-suite, within 104 m². The open-plan living and dining area and the dual north-south aspect provide daylight throughout the day. Air conditioning supports year-round occupation. Shops, cafés and restaurants within 2 km number over eighty, which reduces dependence on a car for daily errands.
This is an existing home in a building completed in 1975, not a new-build development. It is key-ready and described as being in good condition, with a fully fitted kitchen and air conditioning already installed. Buyers should treat the 1975 construction date as relevant when assessing insulation standards, maintenance history and any renovation expectations. No delivery schedule applies, as the property is available in its current state.
The data lists no private pool, garden, parking space or storage room for this property. Community facilities are not specified. The building dates from 1975, so contemporary energy performance cannot be assumed. No information is available about community fees or annual taxes. The urban setting means traffic and visitor activity, particularly in the high season, are part of daily life here.
This property fits a buyer who wants to be inside Puerto Banús itself rather than in a quieter residential zone on its edges. Recognisable situations include: a second-home buyer who values walking access to the marina, restaurants and beach life above privacy and outdoor space; an investor seeking a rental asset in a high-demand tourist district with roughly 4,743 housing transactions per year in the surrounding area; or a permanent resident without a car who relies on the dense local amenity network and the nine public transport lines serving fifty stops in the vicinity. It is less obviously suited to households needing a garden, private pool or parking, since none of these are listed. Families with school-age children have 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, plus international options such as the British International School about 4.8 km away in a straight line, though the immediate marina setting is more commercial than residential in character. Buyers prioritising modern construction standards should note the 1975 completion date and weigh renovation scope accordingly. Conversely, buyers seeking an established, walkable address with the sea 1.6 km away, a flat gradient and a fixed, transparent asking price will find the proposition straightforward to evaluate. The dual orientation and en-suite layout also make it workable for couples or small households hosting guests.
The interiors combine neutral colours, natural materials and Mediterranean-inspired detailing, according to the property description. The images support this: a master bedroom with direct bathroom access, a second bedroom with patterned wallpaper, a bright hallway and a living room with a city view. The overall presentation suggests a home that has been maintained and updated rather than left in original 1975 condition, with the condition category listed as good. Technical provisions include air conditioning for year-round climate control and a fully fitted kitchen, meaning the buyer does not need to budget for immediate appliance or installation work. The building has lift access, and the apartment sits on the second floor. The dual north-south orientation contributes to passive daylight and cross-ventilation, which reduces reliance on artificial lighting during the day. The 1975 construction date remains the central technical consideration. Buildings of this era on the Costa del Sol predate current energy-efficiency codes, so thermal insulation, window glazing and electrical installation standards should be verified independently. No energy performance certificate details are provided in the data. Practical due diligence points include checking the age of the air conditioning units, the condition of plumbing and wiring, the state of the communal building fabric and any planned community works. The absence of a listed parking space or storage room is also part of the technical picture, as buyers will need to confirm whether rental parking is available nearby or whether street parking arrangements suffice for their usage pattern.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €540,000 as an existing, key-ready home. This is not a new-build price list; there is no range of unit types or from-price. The property provides 104 m² of built area with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs, which in Andalusia typically include transfer tax, notary and registry fees; these are not included in the asking price. Annual running costs such as community fees, IBI property tax and refuse charges are not specified in the available data and should be confirmed during due diligence. As a 1975 building, an technical inspection is advisable to assess the state of installations and any near-term maintenance needs.
Living in this apartment means residing at the centre of one of the Costa del Sol's busiest entertainment hubs. Puerto Banús attracts around five million visitors a year, and the Muelle Ribera position places the harbour front, boutiques and restaurant terraces practically at the doorstep. For a resident, this translates into short walking distances for almost everything: four pharmacies, four banks and nine cafés sit within 2 km, alongside more than seventy restaurants. Daily errands do not require a car. The apartment itself is arranged for practical use: two bedrooms, two bathrooms with an en-suite in the principal bedroom, and an open-plan living and dining space of 104 m² in total. The dual north-south orientation brings daylight from morning to evening, and the second-floor position with lift access keeps stair climbing to a minimum. Air conditioning is fitted throughout for the summer months, when average temperatures reach 26°C. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons. In summer the district is at its busiest, with the marina, beaches and promenades filled with visitors. Outside the peak months, the pace slows considerably, though the permanent infrastructure of the district, schools, health centres and year-round businesses, keeps the area functioning as a normal neighbourhood. Five health centres and dozens of primary and secondary schools serve the wider Marbella area. For buyers weighing a holiday home against permanent residence, the location supports both uses, with the caveat that tranquillity is not the defining characteristic of this address. The nearest beach, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, and the walk to it is flat.
The immediate environment is defined by the marina economy. Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies roughly 0.5 km away in a straight line, and the Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint sits at a similar distance, giving residents a short evening walk along the harbour. The amenity density within 2 km is high: 73 restaurants, 9 cafés, 4 pharmacies, 4 banks and a dentist cover daily needs without a vehicle. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, with 52 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds in the district, which explains the seasonal swings in footfall. Public transport consists of 9 lines serving 50 stops, connecting the area to Marbella centre about 7 km away and to San Pedro de Alcántara. For drivers, the coastal A-7 and AP-7 provide west-east movement along the coast; electric vehicle owners can charge at the Marbella Supercharger about 3.4 km away in a straight line or at the Estepona Supercharger roughly 10 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 46 km away in a straight line, and Gibraltar Airport about 51 km, giving a choice of two airports within an hour's drive. The terrain is essentially flat, the beach lies 1.6 km away with a gradient of just 0.3%, so walking and cycling are realistic modes for local trips. Residents should expect heavier traffic and crowds during the summer peak, which is inherent to a district that receives five million visitors annually.
The map shows the apartment's position in the Muelle Ribera quarter, immediately around the marina basin of Puerto Banús. The beach, golf courses, sports facilities and road connections to Marbella and the airports can be identified in relation to the property. All distances shown are straight-line measurements; actual travel distances by road are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Puerto Banús occupies a distinct position on the Costa del Sol: more commercial and internationally oriented than Marbella's old town 7 km to the northeast, and more established than the newer developments spreading west towards Estepona. Within the regional hierarchy it functions as a leisure and retail anchor for the Nueva Andalucía area, with Marbella (147,958 inhabitants) as the administrative and everyday urban centre, Málaga (579,076 inhabitants) 54 km away as the regional capital and airport hub, and Algeciras 59 km to the southwest towards Cádiz province. The location gives residents the atmosphere of a resort destination with the practical backing of a large municipal infrastructure behind it.
The beach nearest to the apartment, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de San Pedro at 2.8 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.7 km. Golf is a defining feature of the wider Nueva Andalucía area: Real Club de Golf Las Brisas is 2.2 km away in a straight line, The Range golf practice facility 2.5 km and Magna Marbella Golf 2.8 km. Sports centres include Polideportivo San Pedro at 2.2 km and CrossFit Marbella at 3.2 km. Marbella centre, with almost 148,000 inhabitants, is 7 km distant in a straight line; Málaga city lies 54 km away and Algeciras 59 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 46 km and Gibraltar Airport roughly 51 km in a straight line; actual road distances are longer. Public transport covers the district through 9 lines and 50 stops, and the flat terrain makes the area walkable in practice.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 46 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 11 m above sea level on flat coastal ground, with a gradient to the beach of only 0.3%. The climate is Mediterranean: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 19.2°C. The swimming season extends to about six months, during which sea temperatures remain at or above 20°C. This pattern supports year-round occupation and explains the strong rental demand in the district. Rainfall concentrates outside the summer half-year, so outdoor living on terraces and along the marina promenade is practical for most of the year. The low elevation means no hillside climbs on foot routes; the environment is urban rather than natural, with the sea and harbour basin as the principal open-air elements. Buyers seeking mountain hiking or rural surroundings would need to travel inland; the immediate setting is built-up and commercial in character.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is a short flat walk: Playa Canina Ventura del Mar lies 1.6 km away in a straight line, with Playa de San Pedro (2.8 km) and Playa de Nagüeles (3.7 km) as alternatives along the same coastline. The marina itself functions as the district's principal recreational focal point, hosting yacht berths, waterfront dining and people-watching along Muelle Ribera. Golfers have three facilities within about 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, all in a straight line. For structured sport, Polideportivo San Pedro (2.2 km) offers municipal facilities, Rocodromo (2.8 km) provides climbing, and CrossFit Marbella (3.2 km) rounds out the indoor options. The Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint at 0.5 km offers a nearby outlook over the harbour. The sheer density of hotels, bars and restaurants means evening entertainment rarely requires travel beyond walking distance.
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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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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