This semi-detached townhouse sits in the centre of San Pedro de Alcántara, a town within the municipality of Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Built in 1970 and completed, the property offers 245 m² of living space arranged across three floors, containing five bedrooms and two bathrooms in total. The building is configured as two separate living units, which permits combined or divided use. The seafront at Playa de San Pedro lies approximately 1.6 km away, while supermarkets, pharmacies and schools are reachable on foot. Marbella is 10 km to the east; Málaga airport approximately 48 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in the urban core of San Pedro de Alcántara, close to shops, schools and transport links. The beach is roughly 1.6 km away with a moderate 3.3% slope along the route. Puerto Banús marina lies 3.4 km distant. Daily amenities, a supermarket at 321 m and a pharmacy at 112 m, are within walking distance, which reduces dependence on a car.
The house functions as two independent dwellings: a ground-floor unit with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, kitchen and covered patio, and an upper unit with three bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and living-dining room. A top-floor terrace with outdoor kitchen and barbecue area provides exterior space. Built-in wardrobes, air conditioning and a fireplace are fitted. This layout suits multi-generational use or rental of one unit.
This is not a new-build development. The property dates from 1970 (completion year indicative) and is reported in good condition with air conditioning, fireplace and fitted wardrobes installed. Buyers should expect construction standards of its period rather than current new-build regulations. Renovation scope and energy performance would require verification through technical inspection prior to purchase.
The property has two bathrooms for five bedrooms. No private garden, swimming pool, garage or parking space is listed. Energy performance data is not provided. As a 1970 building, thermal insulation, glazing and electrical installations may not match current standards. The urban setting means street views and town noise rather than sea or mountain outlooks, though panoramic views are reported from the terrace.
This property fits several recognisable situations. First, a buyer seeking a rental-yield structure: the two-unit configuration permits occupancy of the upper floors while letting the ground floor, or letting both units separately, subject to local licensing. Second, families needing volume: five bedrooms and 245 m² in a walkable town centre, near schools and the Polideportivo San Pedro sports centre (1.1 km), suit a household that values space and daily practicality over resort facilities. Third, multi-generational arrangements where parents and adult children, or owners and visiting family, occupy separate units under one roof. Fourth, buyers who intend to live without a car for most daily tasks: the density of amenities and the 50 public transport stops within reach support this. It fits less well for buyers requiring a pool, garden or private parking, none of which are listed, or those seeking contemporary new-build energy standards. The 1970 construction means buyers should budget mentally for modernisation work over time, kitchen upgrades, insulation, glazing, even if the property is currently in serviceable condition with air conditioning and fitted wardrobes. Investors comparing against new-build alternatives should weigh the older fabric against the central location and the dual-income potential, which is uncommon in the new-build segment.
The interior reflects a maintained 1970 property rather than a recent development. Listed features include air conditioning and a fireplace, the latter visible in the living room with television, per photographic material, together with built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms and a storage room and utility room. Kitchens shown in the imagery are fitted with standard cabinetry, sink, refrigerator and microwave; the listing indicates the property is offered furnished or part-furnished. The photographic record, living room, bedroom with decorative finishes, kitchen views and terrace, shows a habitable, occupied-standard finish rather than a renovation project. Buyers should nonetheless treat technical quality as unverified until survey. For a 1970 building, the material questions that matter are: condition of the roof and terrace waterproofing (the top-floor sun deck is a known exposure point in townhouses of this age), electrical wiring and capacity, particularly relevant if two separate units each run kitchens and air conditioning, plumbing, window glazing and thermal performance, and structural condition of the covered patio. No energy performance certificate data is supplied; Spanish resale law requires an EPC at point of sale, so this document will be available during the process and should be reviewed. The dual-unit layout means two sets of installations to assess, which increases inspection scope but also identifies where selective modernisation would add function.
The asking price is €599,000 for the completed property, translating to approximately €2,445 per m² of built area across its 245 m². Because the house contains two independent living units, the price effectively covers two dwellings, which alters the per-unit comparison against single-dwelling townhouses in the area. This is a resale property from 1970, not an off-plan purchase, so there is no construction-phase payment structure; the transaction follows standard resale conveyancing. Comparable new-build coastal projects in the wider region start from approximately €205,000–€270,000 for smaller units, but differ in size, age and configuration. Running costs for a property of this age and layout, two kitchens, two electrical installations potentially, should be assessed during due diligence.
Living here means daily life conducted on foot. The supermarket sits 321 m from the front door and a pharmacy 112 m, so routine shopping involves a walk of a few minutes rather than a drive. The surrounding area, a 2 km radius, contains 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 pharmacies and 11 banks, which is the density typical of an established Andalusian town centre rather than a resort zone. The property's dual-unit layout shapes how the house is used. The ground floor, with its own entrance logic, two bedrooms and covered patio, can operate independently from the upper floors, which hold three further bedrooms and their own kitchen and living space. A common pattern is owner occupation of the upper floors with rental of the ground unit, or use by two branches of a family. The top-floor terrace functions as the principal outdoor room: with a south-west orientation, it receives afternoon and evening sun, and carries an outdoor kitchen and barbecue area, which shifts much of daily life upstairs during the warmer months. The rhythm of the town is year-round. San Pedro is not a seasonal urbanisation; it has a resident population, local schools (41 primary and 28 secondary schools in the wider area), health centres and 10 public transport lines with 50 stops. The paseo and beach lie about 1.6 km away, a 20-minute walk or short cycle. Puerto Banús is under 4 km for marina-oriented leisure, while Marbella old town is 10 km east. The climate supports outdoor use of the terrace for most of the year: average temperatures range from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer, with roughly 3,856 hours of annual sunshine.
The immediate environment is a consolidated town centre. Within a 2 km radius there are 27 restaurants, 13 cafés, 11 banks and 11 pharmacies, figures that describe a full-service urban setting rather than a residential suburb. The nearest supermarket is 321 m away and the nearest pharmacy 112 m, placing daily essentials within a two-minute walk. Health infrastructure includes 5 health centres in the area and a hospital at 1.8 km. For education, the wider zone counts 41 primary and 28 secondary schools, including international options: The International School of Estepona at 4.1 km and the British International School at 7.5 km. Sports facilities are close: Rocodromo climbing wall at 0.7 km, the Apolo centre at 1.0 km and Polideportivo San Pedro at 1.1 km. Transport is a defining feature of this location. Ten public transport lines and 50 stops serve the area, so Marbella, Estepona and inland villages are reachable by bus. Traffic is the flip side of centrality: town-centre streets carry through movement, particularly in summer when the Costa del Sol tourist volume, 52 hotels and 12,781 beds locally, raises seasonal congestion. Parking in the centre is typically on-street and unsecured, as no private space comes with the property. EV charging is available at 3.2 km, with Tesla superchargers at Marbella (6.1 km) and Estepona (7.2 km).
The map shows the property in central San Pedro de Alcántara, with the beach 1.6 km south, Puerto Banús 3.4 km east and the golf courses of Nueva Andalucía within 2.4–3.2 km. Marbella lies 10 km east along the coast. The cluster of amenities within a few hundred metres illustrates the walkable character of the setting.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
San Pedro de Alcántara functions as Marbella's western town centre, less than 10 km from Marbella city (population 147,958) and immediately adjacent to Nueva Andalucía and Puerto Banús. This positions the property between the established local life of a Spanish town and the resort economy of the Marbella, Banús corridor. Estepona lies to the west, Málaga city 57 km north-east and Algeciras 57 km south, the latter near Gibraltar airport. The location is more urban and year-round than the coastal urbanisations between San Pedro and Estepona, and more affordably positioned than immediate beachfront or Banús addresses.
Distances from the property, straight-line unless noted: Playa de San Pedro 1.5–1.6 km; Playa Canina Ventura del Mar 2.0 km; Playa Atalaya 3.5 km. Blue Flag beaches in the area include Guadalmina and Venus-Bajadilla. Golf: Magna Marbella Golf 2.4 km, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas 2.8–2.9 km, El Higueral Golf 3.2 km. Marinas: Puerto Deportivo José Banús 3.4 km, Puerto Deportivo Virgen del Carmen in Marbella 9.2 km. Towns: Marbella 10 km, Estepona reachable within roughly 15 minutes by car, Málaga city 57 km and Algeciras 57 km. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) approximately 48 km straight-line, around 45–55 minutes by road depending on traffic, and Gibraltar (GIB) approximately 49 km, giving two airport options. Supermarket 321 m, hospital 1.8 km, pharmacy 112 m.
| 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, so elevation is negligible and the terrain to the beach carries a moderate 3.3% slope, manageable on foot or by bicycle. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 19.0°C and a seasonal range of roughly 12°C to 26°C. Historical sunshine totals reach approximately 3,856 hours per year, among the higher figures for mainland Spain, which supports year-round use of the top-floor terrace and outdoor kitchen. The sea is warm enough for comfortable swimming, water temperatures of 20°C or above, for about five months per year, roughly May/June through October. Winters are mild by northern European standards, and the fireplace listed in the living room provides supplementary heating for cooler evenings. Rainfall is concentrated in autumn and winter months; the Sierra de Ronda inland and the coastal plain frame the setting, with viewpoints such as Mirador del Muelle de Honor (3.3 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (4.9 km) accessible for walks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest sand is Playa de San Pedro at 1.5–1.6 km, backed by the town's palm-lined paseo, which serves as the principal recreational promenade for walking and cycling. Playa Canina Ventura del Mar at 2.0 km is a designated dog beach, a relatively scarce facility on this coast. Playa Atalaya lies 3.5 km west. The wider area holds two Blue Flag beaches, Guadalmina and Venus-Bajilla, which are assessed annually for water quality, safety services and accessibility. For golfers, three courses fall within a 3.2 km radius: Magna Marbella Golf, Real Club de Golf Las Brisas and El Higueral Golf, with the Golf Valley of Nueva Andalucía effectively on the doorstep. Sports facilities include the Rocodromo climbing centre (0.7 km), the Apolo centre (1.0 km) and Polideportivo San Pedro (1.1 km), a municipal complex typically offering pools, courts and gym facilities. Puerto Banús, 3.4 km away, adds marina-based recreation, water sports and beach clubs.
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: VL286954
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the western Costa del Sol, this property occupies a different segment from the new-build comparables commonly listed alongside it. Projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) offer contemporary apartments at lower entry prices, but typically 2–3 bedrooms in modern urbanisations with communal pools, on the eastern or central Costa del Sol. This San Pedro townhouse trades new-build efficiency for volume (245 m²), a dual-unit configuration and a fully urban, walkable location, attributes rarely available in new developments at any price point in the Marbella municipality. Within San Pedro itself, the market divides between the town centre, the beachside Guadalmina, beach zone and the Nueva Andalucía golf corridor to the east. The town centre carries the highest amenity density and year-round activity; beachfront addresses carry higher price points; Nueva Andalucía trades on golf and proximity to Puerto Banús. At approximately €2,445 per m², and effectively two dwellings, the pricing sits below per-square-metre levels typical of immediate beachfront and Banús-adjacent stock, while the 1970 construction and the absence of parking or pool temper the comparison. Transaction volume in the area (4,743 recorded property transactions) indicates an active, liquid market with regular resale turnover, which matters for exit planning. Buyers comparing this property against new builds should weigh dual-income potential and location against modern energy standards, communal facilities and warranty coverage that new-build buyers receive. The reverse consideration applies to investors: two rental units in a town centre with 52 hotels and established tourist demand presents a letting structure new-build apartments do not replicate.
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