This key-ready apartment is situated in the Nueva Alcántara district of San Pedro de Alcántara, part of the municipality of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 140 m² of living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, completed in 2003 and in good condition. It forms part of a gated urbanisation with communal gardens, fountains, a swimming pool for adults and children, and concierge and security services. A garage space and storage room are included. The asking price is a fixed €750,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in Nueva Alcántara, a residential district of San Pedro de Alcántara, roughly 10 km as the crow flies from central Marbella. The beach at Playa de San Pedro is 1.6 km away in a straight line, with the town's boulevard and centre within walking distance according to the seller's description. The setting combines village proximity with a beachside location.
The home provides three bedrooms, three bathrooms including an ensuite, a private and a covered terrace, fitted wardrobes, a utility room and marble flooring throughout. Air conditioning and a lift are present. A garage space and separate storage room come with the property. The communal pool and gardens serve daily outdoor use without private maintenance obligations.
This is an existing home, completed in 2003 and described as being in good condition. It is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies. Buyers should account for the age of the building when assessing future maintenance, which is standard for a property of this vintage.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, sea views or dedicated staff accommodation. Views are limited to the garden, urban surroundings and street. There is no mention of underfloor heating, a fireplace or smart-home installations in the provided data. Heating beyond air conditioning is not specified. Parking is limited to the single included garage space.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Marbella area year-round benefits from three bedrooms with three bathrooms, including an ensuite, combined with the international Laude School next door and the density of local services within 2 km, including schools, pharmacies and health centres. The presence of 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area supports long-term family residence. Buyers seeking a low-maintenance second home will find the gated complex with communal pool and gardens practical: outdoor amenities are shared and maintained collectively, while the apartment itself needs no garden work. The included garage and storage room simplify seasonal stays. Older buyers or those planning for later years may value the lift, single-level apartment layout and the flat-to-moderate terrain towards the beach, along with health centres in the area and comprehensive amenities within walking distance. It is less obvious for buyers wanting a detached villa with private pool and sea views, or those seeking a brand-new building with modern energy performance. The 2003 construction date and the absence of sea views in the provided features mean expectations should be set accordingly.
The interior finishing reflects the standards of early-2000s upmarket construction on the Costa del Sol. Marble flooring runs through the living spaces, a material typical of this period that remains durable and cool underfoot in summer. Fitted wardrobes provide built-in storage in the bedrooms, and the master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom, giving the three-bathroom layout genuine functionality for a household or for guests. Climate control is provided by air conditioning; the data does not specify a separate heating system, so buyers should verify how the home performs in the cooler winter months, when average monthly temperatures drop to around 12°C. A utility room and a separate storage room add practical capacity beyond the living area. Outdoor space consists of a private terrace plus a covered terrace, which extends usable hours during hot afternoons and allows outdoor seating even in the occasional rainy period. The south-west orientation determines when these spaces are usable: afternoon and evening sun, shade in the morning. The communal fabric of the urbanisation, gardens with fountains, an adult and children's pool, concierge and security service, indicates a managed complex where shared areas are professionally maintained. As with any 2003 building, the technical condition of the roof, plumbing, electrical installation and exterior façade should be assessed through a survey, since communal renovation costs may be passed on through community fees.
The asking price is a fixed €750,000 for this existing apartment, not a starting price from which other units vary. This covers 140 m² of living space with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, plus an included garage space and storage room, within a gated complex with pool, gardens, concierge and security services. At this price the property competes with new-build offerings in the wider region, where comparable projects start from roughly €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona, though those are typically smaller or differently located units. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready and completed in 2003.
Daily life here centres on the combination of a gated residential complex and a genuinely urban environment. The urbanisation itself functions as a quiet enclave: mature gardens with fountains, a communal pool used by adults and children, and concierge and security staff who control access. The apartment's south-west orientation means the terraces receive afternoon and evening sun, which suits the Mediterranean pattern of long dinners outside from spring through autumn. Outside the gates, Nueva Alcántara is a walkable district. The description mentions the international Laude School next to the complex, the beach at roughly 1.6 km as the crow flies, and the boulevard and town centre within short walking distance. The wider area data supports this picture: within 2 km there are 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies and 11 banks, so most daily errands, a morning coffee, a pharmacy run, groceries, can be done on foot. The rhythm of the area follows the coast. Mornings can start with a walk to the seafront promenade; the gradient from the apartment to the beach is a moderate 3.3%, which is noticeable but manageable on foot or by bicycle. Sports facilities such as the Rocodromo climbing wall (0.7 km straight-line) and the Polideportivo San Pedro sports centre (1.1 km) are close enough for regular use. Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies 3.4 km away for marina visits and dining. With ten public transport lines and fifty stops in the area, a car is convenient but not strictly necessary for local life.
The immediate surroundings are distinctly urban-residential. Nueva Alcántara sits on the inland side of the coastal road, between San Pedro's town centre and the beachside strip, meaning shops, schools and services are interwoven with housing rather than separated into zones. Within 2 km the data lists 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies, 11 banks and a school, which translates into short daily trips: most needs are within a 10–15 minute walk. Sports and leisure facilities cluster nearby: the Rocodromo climbing facility at 0.7 km straight-line, the Apolo sports centre at 1.0 km and Polideportivo San Pedro at 1.1 km cover swimming, gym and team sports. Three golf courses, Magna Marbella Golf (2.3 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (2.8 km) and El Higueral Golf (3.2 km), sit within a short drive, all in the Marbella golf valley direction. Public transport is comparatively strong for the Costa del Sol: 10 lines and 50 stops serve the area, connecting San Pedro with Marbella, Estepona and intermediate towns. This reduces car dependency for commuting and leisure, though distances to Málaga (57 km straight-line) and Algeciras (57 km) make regional travel easier by car.
The map shows the apartment's position in Nueva Alcántara, between San Pedro's town centre and the coast. Playa de San Pedro lies 1.6 km to the south as the crow flies, while Marbella centre sits 10 km to the east. The marked golf courses, sports centres and marinas illustrate how daily amenities cluster around this part of the Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara is a town within the municipality of Marbella, positioned on the western Costa del Sol between Marbella centre (10 km straight-line) and Estepona. It functions as a genuine year-round Spanish town with an established residential population, rather than a purely seasonal resort. Tourism infrastructure is significant, 52 hotels with nearly 12,800 beds, but the town retains everyday services such as health centres, schools and banks. Within the regional hierarchy, it sits closer to Marbella's amenity base than to the smaller coastal villages further west, while remaining within reach of both Málaga (57 km straight-line) and Algeciras (57 km).
The nearest beach, Playa de San Pedro, lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with the dog-friendly Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 1.9 km and Playa Atalaya at 3.5 km. The gradient to the coast is a moderate 3.3%, so the walk is feasible on foot or by bicycle. Marbella centre is 10 km straight-line, reachable by car or the coastal bus lines. Both major regional airports are similarly distant: Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at roughly 48 km straight-line and Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 49 km. Actual driving time to Málaga airport is substantially longer than the straight-line figure suggests, typically around 45 minutes or more depending on traffic on the A-7/AP-7. Puerto Deportivo José Banús marina is 3.4 km away for boat-related leisure and dining. Electric-vehicle owners can use the Marbella Supercharger at 6.1 km or the Estepona Supercharger at 7.2 km straight-line. With 10 bus lines and 50 stops locally, day-to-day mobility without a car is realistic, though a vehicle broadens access to golf courses and surrounding towns.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 48 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 49 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
San Pedro de Alcántara sits at 53 m above sea level, low enough that terrain plays a minor role in daily life, with only the moderate 3.3% gradient towards the beach. The climate is classic Costa del Sol: an average annual temperature of 19.0°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer. This means heating needs are modest while air conditioning, which the apartment has, is genuinely used from June to September. The swimming season lasts about five months, when sea temperatures reach 20°C or above, roughly May or June through September or October. For a south-west facing apartment, this aligns with long light evenings: sunset over the urban and garden views comes late in summer, extending terrace use into the evening. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, keeping the summer dry. The nearby viewpoints at Mirador del Muelle de Honor (3.3 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.9 km) offer walking destinations with coastal and wetland scenery respectively.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline near San Pedro includes two Blue Flag beaches in the wider area, Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla, indicating recognised water quality and services. Playa de San Pedro at 1.6 km straight-line is the natural day-to-day beach, a broad sandy stretch backed by the seaside boulevard mentioned in the property description, suitable for walking, swimming and casual dining. Golfers have three courses within 3.2 km straight-line: Magna Marbella Golf (2.3 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (2.8 km) and El Higueral Golf (3.2 km). Las Brisas in particular is an established championship course in the Marbella golf valley, giving regular players genuine variety close to home. For organised sport, the Rocodromo climbing wall (0.7 km), Apolo sports centre (1.0 km) and Polideportivo San Pedro (1.1 km) cover indoor training and community sport. The marina at Puerto Deportivo José Banús (3.4 km) adds waterside recreation, boat trips and a well-known dining and shopping scene within a short drive.
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: VL784233
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this €750,000 asking price positions the property clearly above the region's entry-level new-build offerings. Comparable projects listed include 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 developments are located further from the Marbella core and typically start at smaller unit sizes, so the comparison is partly about location premium rather than pure square-metre pricing. San Pedro de Alcántara's advantage within the region is its position inside the Marbella municipality at 10 km straight-line from the centre, combined with genuine town infrastructure: health centres, 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools in the wider area, and nearly 4,750 housing transactions per year indicating an active, liquid local market. Buyers at this price point are effectively purchasing into the Marbella residential market at a lower entry level than central Marbella or Puerto Banús itself, which lies only 3.4 km away. The trade-offs are visible. New-build alternatives in Estepona or Mijas offer modern construction standards, current energy performance and developer payment structures, but require longer travel to Marbella's amenity base and often sit in less established surroundings. This apartment offers a completed, key-ready home in a mature 2003 urbanisation with security services, an established garden setting and walkable access to the beach and town centre, attributes that new peripheral developments generally cannot match until their own neighbourhoods mature. For buyers weighing the options, the decision largely reduces to building age versus location depth: an established Marbella-municipality address with dated-but-good 2003 construction, versus newer stock further along the coast.
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