This renovated apartment of approximately 100 m² sits in the centre of San Pedro de Alcántara, a town within the municipality of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Built in the mid-1980s and recently refurbished, the property offers three bedrooms, one bathroom and one additional toilet, a covered terrace, fitted wardrobes and a storage room. The location places daily services, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, schools and cafés, within walking distance, with the beach roughly 1.5 km away. The apartment sits on an exterior mezzanine floor in a building without a lift and shares a communal garden. Málaga airport lies approximately 48 km away.
At €599,000 for 100 m², this apartment prices well above comparable new-build options further along the coast: 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. Those projects offer new construction, modern energy standards and typically communal pools and parking, amenities this San Pedro property lacks, but in locations farther from the Marbella core and, in most cases, requiring a car for daily errands. What the buyer pays for here is position: a central San Pedro de Alcántara address within Marbella municipality, 3.4 km from Puerto Banús and 10 km from Marbella centre, with a supermarket 321 metres away and 27 restaurants within two kilometres. The resale price per square metre (roughly €6,000/m²) reflects the general level of central Marbella-municipality stock rather than new-build pricing. Within San Pedro itself, the market splits between town-centre apartments like this one and the villa zones of Guadalmina and the beachside urbanisations, where prices rise substantially. The town recorded 4,743 property transactions in the referenced data, indicating an active, liquid market with steady demand from both domestic and international buyers. Compared with buying new-build off-plan, a completed resale allows immediate inspection of actual finish quality and immediate occupation, at the cost of 1980s construction standards, no lift and no allocated parking. Buyers weighing this property against cheaper new-build alternatives are effectively trading location and walkability for space, specification and community facilities.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is situated in the urban core of San Pedro de Alcántara, part of Marbella municipality. Shops, schools and healthcare facilities are reachable on foot, and the Mediterranean coast lies about 1.5 km west. Marbella town centre is 10 km away; Estepona and Puerto Banús lie within a short drive. The A-7 coastal road connects the area to the wider region.
The property functions as a turn-key urban residence: three bedrooms, a living-dining room, a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning and individual electric heating cover year-round living needs. A covered terrace extends the living space, and a separate storage room addresses practical storage. The walkable setting reduces dependence on a car for daily errands.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 1984–1985 and the apartment has been recently renovated and refurbished. It is available in completed condition, ready for immediate occupation. The mezzanine-floor position in a building without a lift should be noted as a fixed characteristic of the property.
The property does not include a lift, private parking, a private garden, a swimming pool or sea views. It is a mid-1980s building rather than a contemporary development. Views are oriented towards the street, courtyard and garden rather than open scenery. The price is stated as €599,000 with no indicated starting-from variation.
This apartment matches several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating permanently who wants to live without a car will find supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and schools within a few hundred metres. Families value the school within walking distance and the three-bedroom layout. Buyers seeking a renovated, move-in-ready home, without wishing to manage a refurbishment project, are addressed by the recently completed renovation. Retirees or part-year residents who prefer town life over a gated urbanisation may find the year-round activity of San Pedro suitable; the area does not shut down outside the summer season. The property is less suited to buyers who require a lift, private parking, a pool or direct sea views, none of these are present. Those seeking a frontline beach residence will find the 1.5 km distance to the sand requires a walk, cycle or short drive. Buyers wanting new-build energy performance should note the building dates from 1984–1985, with individual electric heating and air conditioning rather than a modern certified installation. In price terms, the property competes at the Marbella-municipality level rather than with cheaper new-build options in Torre del Mar, Mijas or Estepona, so the decision effectively weighs central location against more space or newer construction elsewhere.
The property has been recently renovated and refurbished, with photographic material showing a modern bathroom with shower and bidet, a second bathroom with shower, and a contemporary sink and mirror unit, alongside a redecorated living-dining room with modern furniture. The kitchen is described as fully equipped. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms, and a separate storage room (trastero) is included. Climate control consists of individual electric heating and air conditioning, which allows room-by-room temperature management but is less energy-efficient than modern heat-pump or district systems; no energy label is stated in the available data. The building envelope dates from 1984–1985, so the renovation covers interiors and services rather than structural or insulation standards typical of current new-build regulations. The apartment measures approximately 100 m² built (92 m² useful), indicating limited common-area deductions. The covered terrace extends usable space and provides weather-protected outdoor seating. As a completed property, buyers can inspect the actual finish quality before purchase rather than relying on specifications, an advantage over off-plan purchases. The mezzanine-floor, exterior position means windows face the street and courtyard/garden side. No lift serves the floor, and no private parking space is included. Community arrangements cover the communal garden; monthly community fees are not stated in the available data and should be verified during due diligence.
The asking price is €599,000 for a completed, renovated apartment of approximately 100 m² (92 m² useful) with three bedrooms and two bathrooms (one full bathroom plus one toilet). This positions the property above new-build alternatives in locations further from the Marbella core, comparable projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), with the premium reflecting the central San Pedro address within Marbella municipality. As an existing, completed resale property, purchase costs follow resale rather than new-build rules, and the price is a single figure rather than a starting-from range.
Daily life around this apartment is structured around the walkable town centre of San Pedro de Alcántara. A supermarket lies roughly 320 metres away and a pharmacy about 110 metres, meaning most routine errands take minutes on foot. Within a two-kilometre radius the area counts 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 banks and 11 pharmacies, indicating a fully established urban fabric rather than a seasonal resort zone. Schools, including a secondary school within walking distance, make the location workable for families. The apartment itself is arranged as a conventional Spanish town-centre dwelling: a living-dining room forms the core, three bedrooms provide space for a family or guests, and the covered terrace, with east-west orientation, receives morning and late-afternoon sun at different times of day. Because the building sits on a mezzanine floor (entreplanta) without a lift, access involves a short flight of stairs; for most residents this is a minor factor, but it is a fixed feature. The communal garden provides outdoor space that the apartment itself does not offer at ground level. The rhythm of the area is year-round: San Pedro functions as a working Spanish town with a weekly market, local festivals (32 public holidays per year locally) and steady activity outside the summer months. The beach at Playa de San Pedro is about 1.5–1.6 km away, a 20-minute walk or a short cycle. Puerto Banús and its marina are roughly 3.4 km distant for dining and leisure, while several golf clubs, including Magna Marbella and Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, lie within 3 km. In short, this is an urban base from which coastal and leisure amenities are reached, rather than a frontline coastal property.
The immediate environment is urban and fully serviced. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 banks and 11 pharmacies, and the nearest supermarket is 321 metres away. Healthcare access is strong: 5 health centres operate in the area, the nearest 1.8 km away, with a pharmacy at 112 metres. Education options include 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools across the wider zone, with The International School of Estepona (4.1 km) and the British International School (7.5 km) serving international families. Public transport is well developed for a town of this size: 10 bus lines serve 50 stops, allowing car-free travel towards Marbella, Estepona and beyond. Sports facilities are close at hand, the Polideportivo San Pedro (1.1 km), the Apolo centre (1.0 km) and a climbing facility (0.7 km). For leisure, Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 3.4 km away. The town hosts a weekly market and numerous local festivities throughout the year, and its economy balances tourism (52 hotels, nearly 12,800 beds) with permanent residence, so the atmosphere remains active outside peak season. EV charging requires a short drive: the nearest points are 3.2 km away, with Tesla superchargers in Marbella (6.1 km) and Estepona (7.2 km).
The map shows the apartment's position in the centre of San Pedro de Alcántara, part of Marbella municipality on the western Costa del Sol. Note the walkable cluster of shops and services around the property, the beach 1.5 km west, golf courses within 3 km, and Puerto Banús 3.4 km east along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara positions this property between two poles of the western Costa del Sol: Marbella's historic centre 10 km east and Estepona roughly 20 km west, with Puerto Banús only 3.4 km away. Within Marbella municipality, San Pedro functions as the town's second urban centre, more Spanish in character and less resort-oriented than the Golden Mile or Banús. Larger regional cities, Málaga (57 km, 579,000 inhabitants) and Algeciras (57 km, 122,000 inhabitants), are reachable within an hour. The location combines town-centre convenience with coastal proximity at the heart of the Marbella-Estepona corridor.
Beaches: Playa de San Pedro at 1.5–1.6 km (about 20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car), Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 2.0 km, and Playa Atalaya at 3.5 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 48 km straight-line, roughly a 40–50 minute drive via the AP-7 or A-7; Gibraltar (GIB) is a similar distance at 49 km. Towns: Marbella centre at 10 km, Estepona about 20 km west, Málaga city 57 km. Golf: Magna Marbella Golf at 2.4 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.8 km and El Higueral Golf at 3.2 km. Healthcare: hospital at 1.8 km; pharmacy at 112 metres. The coastal slope towards the beach is approximately 3.3%, moderate for walkers and cyclists.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 48 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 49 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
San Pedro de Alcántara lies at approximately 53 metres above sea level with a gentle slope (3.3%) towards the coast, so walking and cycling to the beach involve no significant incline. The climate is Mediterranean: the average annual temperature is 19.0°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer. Historically the area records around 3,856 sunshine hours per year, well above northern European averages, supporting outdoor living for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts approximately five months, typically May/June through September/October. The nearby beaches of Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla hold Blue Flag status. The town sits between the sea and the Sierra Bermeja foothills, with viewpoints such as Mirador del Muelle de Honor (3.3 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.9 km) offering access to natural surroundings within a short drive.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach, Playa de San Pedro, is 1.5–1.6 km away and forms part of a long sandy stretch with a beachfront promenade popular for walking and cycling. Playa Canina Ventura del Mar (2.0 km) is a designated dog beach, and Playa Atalaya lies 3.5 km west. Two Blue Flag beaches, Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla, are located in the wider area, indicating recognised water quality and services. For golfers, three courses lie within about 3 km: Magna Marbella (2.3–2.4 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (2.8 km) and El Higueral (3.2 km). Sports facilities include the Polideportivo San Pedro (1.1 km), the Apolo sports centre (1.0 km) and a climbing wall (0.7 km). Puerto Deportivo José Banús (3.4 km) offers marina services, dining and water-based recreation. The Paseo Marítimo at San Pedro has recently been extended, connecting the town's seafront continuously towards Puerto Banús.
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: VL641584
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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