This is a completed three-bedroom, two-bathroom middle-floor apartment in San Pedro de Alcántara, within the municipality of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Built in 2003 (indicative) and recently renovated, the property offers 108 m² of living space with a south orientation, a private terrace, and views over the communal garden and pool. The setting is urban with shops, a pharmacy, and public transport within walking distance, and the beach at roughly 1.5 km. The complex is gated with 24-hour security, underground parking, and a lift. Listed at €699,000, the apartment is finished and delivered fully furnished with a fitted kitchen and air conditioning.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the built-up core of San Pedro de Alcántara, a town within Marbella municipality. A supermarket is 321 m away and a pharmacy 112 m, placing daily shopping within a short walk. The nearest beach, Playa de San Pedro, lies approximately 1.5 km away, and Puerto Banús marina is around 3.4 km. Ten public transport lines and 50 stops serve the wider area, reducing car dependency for routine trips.
The property functions as a turn-key residence: three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, and full furnishing mean occupation is possible immediately after purchase. Hot and cold air conditioning covers climate control year-round. The 20 m² south-facing terrace and communal pool address outdoor living, while the lift and underground parking handle practical daily logistics within a gated complex with 24-hour security.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 2003 (indicative) and the apartment has since been renovated, with the listing describing its condition as excellent. Construction is complete and there is no phased delivery or waiting period. Buyers should evaluate the property as an existing resale asset, including standard technical due diligence appropriate to a building of this age.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden, or private parking above ground; the pool and garden are communal and parking is a shared underground facility. There is no sea view; views face the communal garden and pool. The nearest Blue Flag beaches are approximately 2 km away, so the sea is not within immediate sight. No data is provided on energy certification, storage rooms, or roof terrace.
This property fits several recognisable situations. It suits a buyer seeking a move-in-ready home without a construction or renovation phase: the apartment is furnished, the kitchen is fitted, and the complex is operational. It also suits buyers prioritising walkability, retirees or part-year residents who prefer shops, pharmacy, cafés, and health services within walking or cycling distance rather than depending on a car for every errand. Families with school-age children may note the density of schools in the wider area and the presence of international schools within 4–8 km. The gated complex with 24-hour security and underground parking addresses the concerns of owners who use the property part-time and leave it unoccupied for stretches. The listing itself categorises the property for holiday homes and investment, which is consistent with the location's rental demand profile near Marbella and Puerto Banús. It is less obviously suited to buyers wanting a detached villa, a private pool, direct beachfront access, or panoramic sea views, none of which this property provides. Buyers sensitive to summer crowds should also weigh the area's strong tourism statistics. In short: this is a practical, serviced, secure base in a consolidated town, not a secluded or standalone property.
The apartment has been recently renovated and is described as being in excellent condition. Interior photography shows a modern bathroom with a double vanity and walk-in shower, a bedroom with built-in wardrobes, and a dining-kitchen area with modern appliances and a marble table, indicating a full refurbishment rather than superficial updating. Technical systems include hot and cold air conditioning, and utilities comprise electricity, drinkable water, telephone, and gas. Connectivity is provided via WiFi. The kitchen is fully fitted and the property is sold fully furnished, which reduces initial outlay for buyers intending to occupy or let it immediately. Standard features, lift access, fitted wardrobes, private terrace, are all present. Two caveats belong in any objective assessment. First, the building itself dates from 2003, so common-area construction quality, insulation standards, and building maintenance fall within the regime of that period rather than current new-build codes; the community fee schedule and recent building works should be verified. Second, no energy performance certificate data was supplied in the listing, and Spain requires one for sale; buyers should request the actual certificate. Overall, the finish level is consistent with a renovated resale apartment in an established gated urbanisation, and the 24-hour security and underground parking indicate a managed complex.
The listing price is €699,000 for a three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 108 m² (with the original marketing noting 132 m² built including a 20 m² terrace). This positions the property in the established mid-to-upper segment of the San Pedro resale market. For regional context, comparable new-build projects further along the coast start lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, reflecting the premium attached to Marbella-municipality locations near Puerto Banús. Prices should be treated as 'from' figures and verified with the selling agent.
Daily life here is structured around an established urban neighbourhood rather than a resort. A supermarket at 321 m and a pharmacy at 112 m cover routine needs on foot, and the broader 2 km radius contains 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 banks, and 11 pharmacies, giving a full-service Spanish town environment rather than a seasonal urbanisation. The neighbourhood also supports family life: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools are recorded in the wider area, plus five health centres. For leisure, the communal pool and garden serve as the immediate outdoor space, while the paseo and beaches of San Pedro are roughly 1.5–1.6 km away, a 20-minute walk or a short cycle on largely flat terrain (the slope toward the beach is a moderate 3.3%). Sports facilities are close: a climbing wall (Rocodromo, 0.7 km), the Apolo centre (1.0 km), and Polideportivo San Pedro (1.1 km). The apartment's south orientation means the terrace receives sun through the middle of the day, suitable for meals outdoors for most of the year given the region's 3,856 recorded annual sunshine hours. Because the building dates from 2003, the rhythm is that of a settled community with permanent residents rather than a construction-adjacent or exclusively holiday-let environment, though the area's tourism profile (52 hotels nearby) means summer months bring noticeably more activity.
San Pedro de Alcántara functions as a year-round town, not a seasonal resort corridor. Within 2 km, the data records 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 banks, and 11 pharmacies, a density that supports permanent residence through winter as well as summer. Health infrastructure includes five health centres in the area, with the nearest hospital facility approximately 1.8 km from the property. Education provision is substantial: 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, plus international options such as The International School of Estepona (4.1 km) and the British International School (7.5 km). Mobility is a defining feature: many amenities are reachable on foot or by bicycle, and the area is served by 10 public transport lines with 50 stops, so a car is useful for regional trips but not essential for daily errands. Terrain is manageable, the town sits at roughly 53 m elevation with a moderate 3.3% slope toward the beach. The immediate surroundings include a church within walking distance and several sports centres within 1.1 km. Marbella city centre is 10 km east, and the A-7/AP-7 corridor places Estepona, Fuengirola, and Málaga within practical driving range. Summer brings an influx of visitors, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds operate in the area, so July and August are busier than the shoulder months.
The map shows the apartment within San Pedro's urban grid: the supermarket and pharmacy effectively next door, the beaches and paseo 1.5 km south, Puerto Banús 3.4 km east, and the Golf Valley courses 2.4–3.2 km north. Marbella centre lies 10 km east along the coast; both Málaga and Gibraltar airports sit roughly 48–49 km away in opposite directions.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara sits in the western half of Marbella municipality, between Marbella centre (10 km east) and Estepona to the west, with Puerto Banús 3.4 km to the east acting as the immediate upscale anchor. Larger regional reference points are Marbella (10 km, roughly 148,000 inhabitants), Algeciras (57 km), and Málaga city (57 km, about 579,000 inhabitants). This positions the property in one of the most consolidated sections of the Costa del Sol: close to the Nueva Andalucía golf cluster yet inside a genuine Spanish working town with year-round services, rather than an exclusively tourist enclave.
Key distances from the property: Playa de San Pedro beach approximately 1.5–1.6 km; Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina 3.4 km; Magna Marbella Golf 2.4 km and Real Club de Golf Las Brisas 2.8–2.9 km; supermarket 321 m; pharmacy 112 m; hospital facility 1.8 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 48 km straight-line and Gibraltar Airport 49 km, giving a choice of two international gateways at comparable distance; actual driving times to both exceed the straight-line figures, typically around 45–60 minutes depending on traffic. EV charging is available at 3.2 km locally, with Tesla Superchargers in Marbella (6.1 km) and Estepona (7.2 km). Marbella city (10 km) and Estepona are both reachable via the coastal corridor.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 48 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 49 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The local climate is one of the region's principal attributes. Historical records indicate approximately 3,856 sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 19.0°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The sea swimming season, when water temperature reaches at least 20°C, runs about five months, typically May through early October. The town's elevation of 53 m above sea level and the moderate 3.3% slope to the beach mean the terrain is manageable on foot or bicycle without significant climbs. The apartment's south orientation aligns with the sun path, giving the terrace midday and afternoon exposure; in high summer this makes shaded use of the terrace more comfortable, while in winter it provides passive warmth. Air conditioning (hot and cold) supplements natural conditions year-round. Coastal nature assets nearby include the viewpoints at Mirador del Muelle de Honor (3.3 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.9 km), the latter near the local wetland area.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are Playa de San Pedro (1.5–1.6 km) and the dog-friendly Playa Canina Ventura del Mar (2.0 km), with Playa Atalaya further along at 3.5 km. Two Blue Flag beaches serve the wider San Pedro, Marbella stretch: Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla, both within a short drive. The San Pedro seafront includes the town's reconstructed paseo marítimo, suitable for walking and cycling. Golf is a strong feature of this location: Magna Marbella Golf (2.4 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (2.8 km), and El Higueral Golf (3.2 km) form a cluster of courses within ten minutes' drive, part of the wider 'Golf Valley' area inland of Puerto Banús. Sports facilities near the property include Rocodromo (0.7 km), the Apolo centre (1.0 km), and Polideportivo San Pedro (1.1 km) for municipal sports. Puerto Banús marina (3.4 km) provides mooring, dining, and nightlife options.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
San Pedro Alcántara is a town in the municipality of Marbella, in Andalucía, Spain. It is a tourist destination of the Costa del Sol.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 80 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 47 mm |
| March | 14.5°C | 154 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 70 mm |
| May | 19.7°C | 27 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 6 mm |
| July | 26.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 28 mm |
| October | 20.4°C | 72 mm |
| November | 16.0°C | 89 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 80 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL439311
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol, this property occupies a different market tier from the comparable new-build projects listed. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all eastern or western coastal locations with lower established price levels than central Marbella municipality. At €699,000 for 108 m², this apartment reflects the premium attached to San Pedro de Alcántara's position between Marbella centre and the Nueva Andalucía, Puerto Banús belt, where resale stock within walking distance of town amenities commands markedly higher values per square metre than new-build inventory in Mijas, Torre del Mar, or Estepona. What distinguishes the location is the combination of a genuine year-round Spanish town, schools, health centres, banks, and 50 transport stops, with immediate access to the golf cluster of the Golf Valley (2.4–3.2 km) and the marina economy of Puerto Banús (3.4 km). Torre del Mar and Mijas offer newer buildings at lower entry prices but weaker service density at walking scale; Estepona is closer in character to San Pedro but lies further from Marbella's amenity base. The trade-off for buyers here is age: a 2003 building against 2024–2026 new-build stock, offset by a finished, furnished product with no delivery risk, 24-hour security, and a location that supports both residential use and the holiday-let market the listing targets. Buyers comparing options should weigh price per square metre, community fees for the gated complex, and the absence of new-build energy certification against the locational advantages.
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