This key-ready penthouse is situated in a gated community in Puerto Banús, in the Nueva Andalucía area southwest of Marbella. The property offers 267 m² of living space with four bedrooms and four bathrooms, a private rooftop terrace with a heated pool, and sea views. The marina, with its shops and restaurants, lies within walking distance, and the nearest beach is 1.6 km away as the crow flies. The asking price is €3,895,000. The building dates from 1970 and the property is in excellent condition, with air conditioning, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and access to a communal pool, spa, gym and co-working space.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in Puerto Banús, the marina district of Nueva Andalucía, roughly 7 km southwest of Marbella centre. The harbour itself is about 500 metres away on foot, while the nearest beach, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, lies 1.6 km away in a straight line. The setting is urban and beachside, with restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafes all concentrated within a two-kilometre radius.
The layout serves four occupants comfortably: four en-suite bedrooms, a living area divided into three zones, and a modern kitchen. The private rooftop terrace with heated pool and kitchenette extends outdoor living, while the communal facilities, spa, indoor pool, gym, co-working space and 24-hour concierge, cover both leisure and practical daily needs within the gated community.
This is not a new-build project but a completed existing home. The building was constructed in 1970 and the penthouse is key-ready and described as being in excellent condition. No delivery dates apply: the property can be transferred once the purchase process is finalised. Renovation status reflects the current finishing rather than an ongoing construction phase.
The property does not offer a private garden, and its orientation is north-east, which limits direct afternoon sun on the main terrace; the rooftop terrace compensates with sunset views. There is no golf course within immediate walking distance, the nearest is 2.2 km away. As an apartment in an urbanisation, it lacks the privacy and plot of a detached villa. Parking arrangements are not specified in the available data.
Ref: VL933632
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A household seeking a low-maintenance coastal base with full services on site, spa, gym, concierge, co-working, will find the community setup aligned with that need. Buyers who prioritise walkability over car dependence benefit from the marina, beaches and shops within a short radius, supported by nine public transport lines and fifty stops in the area. It also suits those who entertain: the three-zone living area, the terrace access from two bedrooms and the rooftop pool with kitchenette are built around hosting. Families with children have access to 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider region, plus international options such as the British International School 4.8 km away. Conversely, buyers seeking seclusion, a large private plot or a quiet residential street should note the setting: Puerto Banús is an entertainment hub with intense seasonal visitor traffic. The north-east orientation means the main terrace receives morning rather than afternoon sun. As a property type, it is an apartment within an urbanisation, the private outdoor space is substantial but terraced rather than grounded. These characteristics define whether the match is a good one more than any quality consideration.
The interior finishing follows an African-inspired, boho-influenced aesthetic carried through consistently in the detailing. The living area functions as an open-plan space divided into three distinct zones, chill-out lounge, television area and dining, connected to a fully equipped modern kitchen. Bedrooms include built-in wardrobes, visible in the property photography, and each of the four has its own bathroom. Climate control is comprehensive for the region: hot and cold air conditioning, underfloor heating and underfloor heating specifically in the bathrooms. The private rooftop pool is heated, extending its usable season beyond the roughly six months when sea temperatures exceed 20°C, and the communal facilities include a heated indoor pool for winter use. The building itself dates from 1970, and the property is described as being in excellent condition, indicating that systems and finishes have been updated since the original construction. Buyers assessing long-term maintenance should factor the age of the structure alongside the current finishing level, standard practice for properties of this vintage in established Marbella-area urbanisations. The available data does not specify recent renovation dates or technical installation certificates, so verification during the purchase process is advisable. What is documented: the condition rating, the climate installations, the heated pools and the security infrastructure of the gated community with 24-hour concierge.
The asking price is fixed at €3,895,000. This is an existing, completed home rather than a project with a price list, so no 'from' pricing or unit variation applies. The price reflects the property's position in one of the Costa del Sol's most established marina districts, with four en-suite bedrooms, a private rooftop pool and extensive communal facilities included. For orientation on the wider regional market: new-build comparable projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar start from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, considerably lower price brackets in different locations. Annual housing transactions in the local area number around 4,743.
Daily life in this penthouse is organised around two levels. The main floor holds the four en-suite bedrooms, the kitchen and a living area split into a chill-out lounge, a television zone and a dining section. Two bedrooms open directly onto the main terrace, which faces the sea and catches the evening light. Above, the private rooftop terrace carries a heated pool, a kitchenette for outdoor dining and a shaded chill-out space, effectively a second living room in the open air for most of the year. The gated community adds a layer of shared amenities: a communal pool set in gardens with fountains, a gym, a spa with heated indoor pool, a children's pool, a co-working space and round-the-clock concierge and security. For a household that works partly from home or receives guests regularly, these facilities reduce the practical burden of maintenance while extending the usable surface well beyond the 267 m² interior. The surroundings operate on a Marina rhythm. The harbour front, roughly five minutes on foot, concentrates high-end shopping, restaurants and bars; the wider area within two kilometres counts 73 restaurants, nine cafes, four pharmacies and four banks. Tourism is substantial, around five million visitors a year pass through Puerto Banús, which means the district is lively throughout the season and quieter, though not empty, in winter months. Marbella centre is 7 km away as the crow flies for everyday services beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
The immediate environment is dense and service-rich. Within a two-kilometre radius, the area counts 73 restaurants, nine cafes, four pharmacies, four banks and one dentist, meaning nearly all daily errands can be completed on foot. The marina promenade, with the Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint 500 metres away, functions as the neighbourhood's social spine, busiest in the summer season and calmer outside it. For sport and leisure, Polideportivo San Pedro lies 2.2 km away, with a climbing wall facility and CrossFit Marbella slightly further. Golf is a defining feature of the surroundings: Real Club de Golf Las Brisas is 2.2 km away, with The Range at 2.5 km and Magna Marbella Golf at 2.8 km. Healthcare access includes five health centres in the area. Transport infrastructure is solid: nine public transport lines with fifty stops serve the district, and electric-vehicle owners can use the Marbella Supercharger 3.4 km away. Marbella, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants and the full range of urban services, is 7 km away in a straight line. The terrain is flat, elevation is around 11 metres with a 0.3% gradient to the beach, so walking and cycling are practical options for most errands.
The map shows the penthouse's position relative to the marina, 500 metres away, and the coastline. Note the concentration of amenities within two kilometres, restaurants, beaches, golf, and the flat terrain towards the sea. Marbella centre and both international airports are marked for orientation.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Puerto Banús occupies a specific position on the Costa del Sol map: the entertainment and luxury-retail anchor between Marbella (7 km) and Estepona, roughly 54 km southwest of Málaga city and its airport. Algeciras lies 59 km to the southwest. The district sits within Nueva Andalucía, the residential zone that also contains the area's golf valley. Within the regional hierarchy, it is one of the coast's highest-profile addresses, recognised internationally, with visitor numbers of around five million a year, which distinguishes it from quieter residential towns along the same shoreline.
The nearest beach, Playa Canina Ventura del Mar, is 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. The marina of Puerto José Banús itself sits about 500 metres from the property. Marbella's other marinas, Virgen del Carmen and La Bajadilla, lie 6.3 and 7.6 km away respectively. Airport access is a practical strength of the location. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 46 km away in a straight line, and Gibraltar airport approximately 51 km, giving a choice of two international gateways within comparable reach. Road distances and driving times will be longer than the straight-line figures. Golf courses cluster nearby: Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.2 km, Magna Marbella at 2.8 km. International schooling options include the British International School at 4.8 km and The International School of Estepona at 6.9 km. Within the immediate two-kilometre radius, everyday amenities, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, cafes, are all walkable, and public transport with nine lines covers the wider connections.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 46 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data places this location firmly in the Mediterranean sweet spot. 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, when sea water holds at 20°C or above, lasts roughly six months, and the heated private and indoor pools extend water-based use beyond that window. Elevation is 11 metres above sea level and the terrain towards the beach is essentially flat, with a gradient of 0.3%. There are no hills between the property and the sea, which makes walking to the coast effortless and suits households that value level ground. The coastal position moderates summer heat compared with inland Andalusia, while the north-east orientation of the penthouse itself means the main terrace receives morning sun, a consideration for buyers who prioritise afternoon and evening light, partially offset by the rooftop terrace with its sunset aspect. The 32 local public holidays per year reflect an active municipal calendar in the Marbella area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within a four-kilometre radius. Playa Canina Ventura del Mar is closest at 1.6 km in a straight line, followed by Playa de San Pedro at 2.8 km and Playa de Nagüeles at 3.7 km, the latter one of Marbella's established family beaches. Actual walking and driving distances will exceed these direct figures. Golf forms the second recreational pillar of the area. Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, one of the Costa del Sol's recognised courses, lies 2.2 km away, with practice facilities at The Range (2.5 km) and the Magna Marbella Golf course at 2.8 km. For buyers who play regularly, three options within a short drive is an unusually concentrated offering. Sports facilities include Polideportivo San Pedro, a municipal sports centre 2.2 km away, plus a climbing venue and CrossFit Marbella. Within the community itself, recreation is built in: communal pool, children's pool, heated indoor pool, spa, gym and the private rooftop pool. The marina, 500 metres away, adds nautical leisure and the Mirador del Muelle de Honor viewpoint for evening walks.
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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Within the Costa del Sol market, Puerto Banús occupies the top price tier alongside central Marbella and select Golden Mile addresses. The fixed asking price of €3,895,000 for 267 m² places this penthouse well above the regional new-build comparables: 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 projects sit in different sub-markets, eastern Málaga, the Mijas coast and Estepona's newer developments, where land values and international demand profiles differ substantially from the Marbella marina district. What the price difference reflects is location rather than floor area alone. Puerto Banús combines an internationally recognised brand, walkable access to high-end retail and dining, a five-million-visitor annual tourist economy and a concentration of 52 hotels with nearly 13,000 beds in the area. That density supports rental potential and liquidity, but also seasonal busyness that quieter zones such as Estepona or Mijas do not experience to the same degree. The 1970 construction date places this property among the older building stock of the coast; newer projects in Estepona and Mijas carry modern construction standards but lack the marina-front position. Buyers weighing this penthouse against new-build alternatives are effectively trading build age for address, a common trade-off in the Marbella market, where the most established locations predate the current development wave. With 4,743 housing transactions per year locally, resale activity in the area is demonstrably active, which is relevant for anyone factoring exit flexibility into the purchase decision.
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