A building plot of 820 square metres is offered for sale in the Los Porqueroles residential area of San Pedro de Alcántara, part of the municipality of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The plot sits approximately 500 metres from the sea and 750 metres from the town centre, with the seafront promenade towards Puerto Banús within walking distance. Current planning regulations permit the construction of one detached villa with a maximum buildable footprint of 35 per cent, equalling 287 square metres across the ground and first floors, plus a basement. The asking price is €1,495,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The plot lies in Los Porqueroles, a residential pocket of San Pedro de Alcántara roughly 500 metres from the shoreline and 750 metres from the town centre. Marbella is about 10 km away as the crow flies, while Playa de San Pedro sits 1.6 km in a straight line. The setting combines proximity to the sea with access to an established town fabric of shops, schools and services.
The plot suits buyers seeking to develop a single detached villa near the coast without resort-style management obligations. Walking distance to the town centre and two international schools nearby reduce car dependency for daily errands. The 820 square metre surface allows a garden, pool and outdoor space around a villa of up to 287 square metres of buildable area, subject to the applicable setbacks.
The plot itself dates from 1970 as part of the existing urban fabric; the construction opportunity lies ahead of the buyer. Under current planning rules, one detached villa may be built with a 35 per cent maximum buildable area (287 square metres) spread over ground and first floors, plus a basement whose area falls outside that limit. A minimum setback of 3 metres from the plot boundaries applies. Delivery of any future home depends on the buyer's own build programme.
The offering is land only: no bedrooms, bathrooms or built structure are included, and no developer, architect or construction contract forms part of the sale. Only one detached villa is permitted, capped at 287 square metres of buildable area plus a basement, with 3-metre setbacks from the boundaries. The seller indicates the plot size can be adjusted on request with a corresponding price change, which requires separate negotiation.
Ref: VL186137
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This plot fits a specific buyer profile: someone who wants to commission a detached villa near the sea in an established town setting, rather than purchase a completed home or an apartment in a development. The planning parameters suit a family villa of up to 287 square metres of buildable area plus a basement, with room for a pool and garden on the remaining land. Buyers with children at international schools may find the walking distance to two of them a practical advantage, avoiding the school-run traffic common along the A-7 corridor. Those planning a permanent move will note that San Pedro operates as a year-round town, with health centres, banks and sports facilities functioning through the winter months. Equally, buyers seeking a renovation-free route to ownership should recognise that this is a self-build proposition: permits, architects, contractors and construction timelines all sit with the future owner. The seller's stated flexibility on plot size, with corresponding price adjustment, may suit buyers who want a smaller or larger parcel. For investors, the appeal lies in land value in a central San Pedro location rather than rental yield from day one. Buyers comparing against completed villas in the area should factor in construction costs, currently rising in the region, and a typical build period of eighteen to twenty-four months for a villa of this scale.
As a building plot, the finished quality of any future home depends entirely on the buyer's own construction choices; no materials, installations or technical specifications are included in this sale. The relevant technical parameters are urban planning rather than constructional. The plot measures 820 square metres, of which a maximum of 35 per cent, or 287 square metres, may be built upon across the ground and first floors. A basement may additionally be constructed, and its floor area is excluded from the 35 per cent cap, which effectively increases the usable volume for a cinema room, garage, gym or storage. A minimum setback of 3 metres from all plot boundaries applies, which on an 820 square metre parcel still leaves scope for a pool and planted garden around the villa. The plot is located within a fully urbanised area completed around 1970, meaning road access, utility connections and municipal services are established at the street; buyers should nonetheless verify connection points and capacity with the utility companies as part of due diligence. Before purchase, the standard checks apply: a notarial review of the title, confirmation of the plot's buildability with Marbella town hall, and a topographic survey to confirm the exact boundaries. Any eventual villa will need to comply with current Andalusian building regulations, including seismic and energy-performance standards applicable at the time of permit application.
The plot carries a fixed asking price of €1,495,000 for the full 820 square metre parcel in Los Porqueroles. This is an existing-property listing rather than a new-build price list, so no
Los Porqueroles functions as a quiet residential neighbourhood on the inland edge of San Pedro de Alcántara, within a short walk of both the town centre and the sea. Daily life here revolves around the town rather than a resort complex: the centre, 750 metres away, carries the usual mix of supermarkets, banks, cafés and pharmacies, while the seafront promenade leads westwards along the coast towards Puerto Banús, 3.4 km away as the crow flies. The rhythm of the area is that of an established Spanish coastal town. Restaurants and cafés operate year-round, supported by a permanent local population as well as seasonal visitors, so the neighbourhood does not empty out outside the summer months. Two international schools lie within walking distance, and the wider area counts 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, which gives the location a family-residential character rather than a purely holiday one. Practical amenities are dense: within roughly two kilometres there are more than two dozen restaurants, eleven pharmacies and eleven bank branches. Sports facilities sit close by, including the Polideportivo San Pedro municipal sports centre about 1.1 km away and a climbing facility at 0.7 km. For a future villa on this plot, the daily pattern would be town-based: errands on foot, beach visits a few minutes away, and evening walks along the promenade. The gradient from the plot towards the beach is moderate at 3.3 per cent, meaning the walk to the sea is comfortably manageable on foot or by bicycle.
Living in Los Porqueroles means having the everyday infrastructure of San Pedro de Alcántara on the doorstep. The town centre, 750 metres from the plot, provides the full range of daily services, and the wider area within two kilometres includes 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies and 11 bank branches. For families, two international schools are within walking distance, with The International School of Estepona at 4.1 km and the British International School at 7.5 km offering further options. Healthcare is covered by five health centres in the area. For leisure, the seafront promenade runs from San Pedro towards Puerto Banús and on to Marbella, giving residents a continuous coastal walking and cycling route. The Marina of Puerto José Banús lies 3.4 km away as the crow flies. Public transport is reasonably developed for a town of this size, with 10 lines and 50 stops, connecting San Pedro with Marbella, Estepona and intermediate towns along the coast. A car remains useful for reaching golf courses and the airport, but daily life in the immediate neighbourhood can largely be managed on foot. The nearest beach, Playa de San Pedro, sits 1.6 km away in a straight line, with a moderate 3.3 per cent gradient along the route.
The map shows the plot within Los Porqueroles, minutes from San Pedro's centre and the coast. The town sits on the flat coastal shelf of the western Costa del Sol, 10 km from Marbella and a short drive from Puerto Banús, with the Mediterranean a few hundred metres to the south.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara occupies a position at the western end of Marbella municipality, between the historic centre of Marbella, 10 km to the east, and Estepona to the west. Puerto Banús lies 3.4 km along the coast, placing the plot within the Marbella-Puerto Banús orbit while retaining a genuinely Spanish town character. On the scale of the Costa del Sol, the location sits in the established central stretch of the coast, roughly equidistant from Málaga and Gibraltar airports at about 48 and 49 km respectively. Annual housing transactions in the area total around 4,743, indicating an active but not overheated local market.
The plot's accessibility is one of its practical strengths. 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. Marbella centre is 10 km straight-line, while Málaga city is 57 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 48 km, a drive of under 40 minutes according to the seller's figures. Gibraltar Airport sits at a similar 49 km, giving the location two airport options. Golfers have three courses within a short radius: Magna Marbella Golf at 2.3 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas at 2.8 km and El Higueral Golf at 3.2 km. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Marbella Supercharger, 6.1 km away, with a second Supercharger near Estepona at 7.2 km. Local public transport covers ten lines with fifty stops, which supports car-free routines within the town, though regional travel generally relies on a private vehicle.
| 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 a low elevation of 53 metres above sea level, which keeps the terrain gentle; the 3.3 per cent gradient towards the beach confirms a walkable coastal shelf rather than a hillside location. The climate is characteristic of the western Costa del Sol: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 19.0°C. The swimming season extends to five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly from late May into October. This combination of mild winters and warm, dry summers shapes the outdoor rhythm of the area, with the promenade and beaches in active use through much of the year. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, while the summer months are predominantly dry and sunny. For a future villa on the plot, this climate supports outdoor living, pool use across a long season and terraces oriented towards the sea breeze, with the design freedom to respond to solar orientation within the permitted building envelope.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline around San Pedro offers variety within a short radius. Playa de San Pedro, the nearest at 1.6 km straight-line, is a broad town beach backed by the promenade, while Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 1.9 km is designated dog-friendly. Playa Atalaya lies 3.5 km away towards Estepona. The wider area holds two Blue Flag beaches, at Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla, reflecting water quality and service standards. Recreation extends beyond the sand: the Polideportivo San Pedro sports centre is 1.1 km from the plot, a climbing facility at 0.7 km and the Apolo centre at 1.0 km. Three golf courses sit within 3.2 km, including the Real Club de Golf Las Brisas, one of the established names of the Marbella golf scene. Two viewpoints within five kilometres, at the Muelle de Honor and the Charca de los Tubos, offer walking destinations with coastal perspectives, and the marina at Puerto Banús, 3.4 km away, adds nautical and dining 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 |
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Within the western Costa del Sol, the choice for buyers typically runs between completed new-build apartments and land for custom villas. The comparable new-build projects listed, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all concern finished apartments at considerably lower entry prices. Those offerings suit buyers seeking turnkey ownership with communal facilities and no construction involvement. This San Pedro plot sits in a different segment entirely: it addresses buyers who want a single detached villa, designed to their own specification, in a central and already consolidated neighbourhood. Land in Los Porqueroles carries value precisely because it combines walkability to a real town with proximity to the sea; few remaining plots on this stretch of the coast sit 500 metres from the shoreline and 750 metres from a full urban centre. Compared with plots further inland in Benahavís or the Estepona hills, the trade-off here is straightforward: no panoramic elevation, at 53 metres above sea level, but flat, practical terrain with services at the street and a beach within walking distance. Compared with Puerto Banús itself, San Pedro is quieter and considerably more Spanish in character, with lower density and year-round local trade. The area records around 4,743 housing transactions per year and a provincial median income of €16,450, reflecting a market driven substantially by international demand against a modest local income base. Buyers weighing this plot against a completed resale villa should compare total cost of land plus construction, plus an eighteen-to-twenty-four-month build period, against the immediate availability of existing homes at similar outlay.
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