This 110 m² first-floor apartment sits in the centre of San Pedro de Alcántara, part of the municipality of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The building dates from 1973, and the home was fully renovated approximately two years ago. It offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a wood-burning fireplace, a private patio and air conditioning throughout. The asking price is fixed at €635,000, excluding taxes and purchase costs. Daily amenities such as supermarkets, schools, pharmacies and restaurants are within walking distance, and the beach at Playa de San Pedro lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in the commercial heart of San Pedro de Alcántara, roughly one minute on foot from the Boulevard, the town's main pedestrian thoroughfare. Marbella lies 10 km away in a straight line, Puerto Banús 3.4 km, and Málaga airport approximately 48 km. The setting is urban, with shops, schools, banks and a health centre all close by.
The home is configured for practical full-time or holiday living: three bedrooms, two full bathrooms including one with a jacuzzi bath and rain shower, a dining area seating eight, a fully equipped kitchen and a private renovated patio for outdoor meals. Hot and cold air conditioning plus heating cover the cooler months, and acoustic double glazing reduces street noise in a busy town-centre location.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1973 and the apartment was comprehensively renovated around two years ago, with new joinery, double glazing, a new kitchen and renewed bathrooms. It is key-ready, meaning a buyer can move in directly after completion of the purchase. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies.
The property is a first-floor apartment in a building from 1973, without a communal pool, garden or private garage mentioned in the available data. Views are limited to the courtyard and urban surroundings; there is no sea view. Parking in the town centre is on-street or in public car parks, as no private parking space is listed. The price excludes taxes and purchase costs.
Ref: VL817843
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This home suits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Marbella area who want schools, a health centre and shops within walking distance will find the configuration of three bedrooms and two full bathrooms practical, with the nearby Boulevard providing the everyday infrastructure of a functioning Spanish town rather than a seasonal resort. Buyers seeking a lock-and-leave second home benefit from the key-ready condition and the low-maintenance format of an apartment with a private patio instead of a garden. Those who value walkability, being able to reach cafés, pharmacies and the beach without daily car use, will recognise that requirement here. Investors, meanwhile, are looking at a resale in one of Marbella's established demand areas, where the municipality records roughly 4,743 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market. The property fits less well for buyers who want sea views, a communal pool and garden, a private garage or a quiet edge-of-town setting; the orientation here is explicitly urban, with courtyard and town views and the associated activity of a commercial centre. The 1973 building with a recent full renovation is a different proposition from new construction: the interior is modern, but the building fabric, stairwell and community structure date from the original construction period.
The renovation, carried out approximately two years ago, addressed both the technical installation level and the interior finishes. Windows feature acoustic double glazing with wooden joinery, reducing noise in the town-centre setting and improving thermal comfort. Hot and cold air conditioning runs throughout, supplemented by heating for the winter months, relevant in a region where average monthly temperatures range from 12 to 26°C. The living room centres on a wood-burning fireplace finished in Venetian stucco, with crown mouldings and ambient lighting; adjacent is a dining area that seats eight, indicating the layout was designed for regular entertaining. The kitchen was renewed entirely: induction hob, built-in oven, microwave, coffee machine, a stainless-steel fridge and a breakfast bar positioned at the window. Both bathrooms were redone. The main bathroom has a wood-panelled jacuzzi bath, a rain shower and a double vanity; the second bathroom has a walk-in shower finished in green mosaic. Electric blinds add convenience and security. The private patio was renovated to allow outdoor dining for most of the year. As with any 1973 building, the quality of the individual renovation should be verified during a viewing, condition of communal elements, plumbing and electrics beyond the apartment, and community financials form part of standard due diligence for resale Spanish property.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €635,000, excluding taxes and purchase costs. At 110 m² of built area this equates to roughly €5,770 per square metre, which reflects a fully renovated, key-ready home in central San Pedro de Alcántara rather than an off-plan purchase. As an existing resale property, the applicable transfer taxes differ from new-build rates. Availability is immediate upon completion of the standard purchase process. The stated built area derives from the Land Registry and is provided for guidance only; the information is not contractual. Interested parties can request current availability and viewing arrangements directly.
Daily life here revolves around the town centre rather than a resort. The apartment's position, one minute from the Boulevard, means that groceries, pharmacies, banks, cafés and restaurants are reached on foot: within 2 km there are 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies and 11 banks. The nearest school is within the same radius, and the wider San Pedro area counts 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, which matters for families considering year-round residence. A health centre is nearby, and the municipality offers five health centres in total. The rhythm of the neighbourhood is urban Andalusian: busy during shopping hours, lively in the evenings along the Boulevard, and quieter in the residential streets around it. The private patio extends the living space outdoors for most of the year given the local climate. The beach at Playa de San Pedro is 1.6 km away as the crow flies, about a five-minute drive, making an evening swim or a morning walk along the seafront a realistic routine. For sport, three facilities sit within 1.1 km, including Polideportivo San Pedro. Because everything essential is walkable, a car is useful mainly for excursions: Puerto Banús at 3.4 km, Marbella at 10 km, or the golf courses of Las Brisas and Magna Marbella within 3 km straight-line distance.
The immediate surroundings are dense and service-rich. Within a 2 km radius the data lists 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies, 11 banks and a school, a level of provision that makes daily errands entirely walkable. The sports infrastructure is close at hand: Rocodromo climbing facility at 0.7 km, the Apolo centre at 1.0 km and Polideportivo San Pedro at 1.1 km, all straight-line distances. Tourism infrastructure is substantial, 52 hotels with nearly 12,800 beds in the area, which shapes the seasonal rhythm: busier in summer, quieter but fully open in winter, since San Pedro is a year-round town rather than a summer-only resort. Public transport is well developed for a town of this size, with 10 lines and 50 stops, allowing car-free connections towards Marbella and along the coast. For education beyond the local schools, The International School of Estepona lies 4.1 km away and the British International School 7.5 km. The gradient from town to beach is a moderate 3.3%, meaning the walk or ride down to the sea involves little effort, though the return trip is gently uphill.
The map shows the apartment's position in the town centre of San Pedro de Alcántara, just off the Boulevard. Coastal markers indicate Playa de San Pedro (1.6 km) and the Blue Flag beaches, while Puerto Banús, the golf cluster and the road connections towards Marbella and Estepona frame the wider setting.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol: 10 km from Marbella, 3.4 km from Puerto Banús and roughly equidistant by air from Málaga airport (48 km) and Gibraltar (49 km). Within the municipality of Marbella it functions as the more traditional, service-oriented counterpart to the marina and resort districts, with a permanent population, year-round commerce and its own Boulevard as a civic centre. Larger regional anchors, Algeciras at 57 km and the city of Málaga itself, frame the coast on either side.
Distances below are straight-line unless stated otherwise. The nearest beach, Playa de San Pedro, lies 1.6 km away, about five minutes by car according to the seller, with the dog-friendly Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 1.9 km and Playa Atalaya at 3.5 km. Marbella is 10 km away, and the seller indicates roughly 15 minutes by car; Puerto Banús marina is 3.4 km, about 10 minutes driving. Málaga airport lies approximately 48 km straight-line, quoted at around 45 minutes by car, while Gibraltar airport is a comparable 49 km. For golfers, Magna Marbella Golf (2.3 km), Real Club de Golf Las Brisas (2.8 km) and El Higueral (3.2 km) form a cluster within a short drive. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Marbella Supercharger (6.1 km) and the Estepona Supercharger (7.2 km). Bus service via 10 local lines and 50 stops provides an alternative to driving for routine trips along the coast.
| 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 metres above sea level on the coastal plain, with a moderate 3.3% gradient toward the sea. The climate is Mediterranean: the average annual temperature is 19.0°C, with monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, periods with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, running roughly from late spring into early autumn. For daily life this means the renovated patio is usable for outdoor dining most of the year, the fireplace and heating cover the mild but cool winter evenings, and air conditioning handles July and August. Nearby natural features include the viewpoints at Mirador del Muelle de Honor (3.3 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.9 km), while the Sierra behind Marbella is visible from parts of the town and accessible for walking within a short drive inland.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline near San Pedro includes two Blue Flag beaches, Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla, reflecting water quality and services standards. Playa de San Pedro itself is 1.6 km away as the crow flies and functions as the town's everyday beach: a long stretch backed by the seafront promenade, suitable for the routine evening walk. Playa Atalaya, 3.5 km west, is a quieter alternative. Recreation extends well beyond the sand: three golf courses within 3.2 km, three sports centres within 1.1 km including the municipal Polideportivo, and two marinas within reach, Puerto Deportivo José Banús at 3.4 km and Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen in Marbella at 9.2 km, for sailing, dining and people-watching. The area's tourism scale (52 hotels, 12,781 beds) guarantees that restaurants, beach chiringuitos and cultural activity continue through the shoulder seasons rather than closing after summer.
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 |
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At a fixed asking price of €635,000 for 110 m², this apartment sits well above the price level of current new-build developments further along the coast. The comparable projects in the dataset, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), are all off-plan or recent new-build schemes in less central locations, with communal facilities typical of modern urbanisations. This property occupies a different segment: a renovated resale home in the heart of San Pedro de Alcántara, one of the most established demand areas within the municipality of Marbella, where roughly 4,743 housing transactions take place per year. The price difference reflects location rather than size or spec alone. Torre del Mar and parts of Mijas and Estepona offer newer buildings, communal pools and garages at lower entry prices, but require a car for most daily needs and lie at some distance from Marbella's core. Central San Pedro offers the inverse trade-off: a 1973 building without listed communal amenities or private parking, in exchange for walkable access to the Boulevard, the beach at 1.6 km, Puerto Banús at 3.4 km and three golf courses within 3.2 km. Buyers comparing options should weigh the liquidity and rental demand of a central Marbella-municipality address against the modern comfort and facilities of new-build schemes elsewhere on the Costa del Sol. Both strategies are legitimate; they serve different priorities, centrality and year-round livability on one side, contemporary specification and resort amenities on the other.
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