A key-ready four-bedroom penthouse of 182 square metres in La Alcaidesa, a gated residential community on the Cádiz coast near Sotogrande. The property carries a fixed asking price of €1,199,000 and sits in an elevated position with panoramic views over the Mediterranean and the La Hacienda golf course. The home includes three bathrooms, a wraparound private terrace, air conditioning and access to a communal pool, with completion of the development indicatively set for 2026.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in La Alcaidesa, an affluent gated urbanisation in the province of Cádiz, reached via junction 124 of the Autovía A-7 coastal motorway. Playa de La Alcaidesa lies approximately 0.9 km away as the crow flies, while two golf courses, Alcaidesa Links and La Hacienda Links, sit within 1.3 km straight-line distance. Gibraltar airport is roughly 10 km away in direct line.
With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 182 square metres of living space, the layout suits households needing multiple bedrooms as well as those wanting room for guests. The generous open-plan living area, floor-to-ceiling windows and a large wraparound terrace connect indoor and outdoor space. South, south-east and south-west orientations provide sun exposure across different times of the day.
The residence is part of the Alcaidesa Homes development and is described as key-ready, with the development's delivery indicatively listed as completed in 2026. The property is newly built and documented as being in excellent condition. Completion dates in Spanish new-build projects are always indicative and may shift depending on the construction and licensing process.
The property offers a communal pool rather than a private one. No private garden, private garage details or storage room are listed in the available data. The immediate vicinity has limited daily amenities: five restaurants and one pharmacy within two kilometres. The nearest full-service towns require a drive, so a car is effectively necessary for shopping and services.
Ref: VL264751
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This home fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the area permanently benefits from four bedrooms, three bathrooms and the presence of thirteen primary schools and five secondary schools in the wider municipality, including Sotogrande International School's San Roque campus roughly 3.7 km away in a direct line. A couple seeking a holiday residence with generous entertaining space will find the open-plan layout and wraparound terrace suited to longer stays and visiting guests. Buyers prioritising golf will note three courses within four kilometres straight-line: Alcaidesa Links at 1.1 km, La Hacienda Links at 1.3 km and San Roque Club at 3.8 km. Those wanting quick international access value Gibraltar airport about 10 km away by direct line, one of the shortest airport distances on the entire Andalusian coast. Frequent travellers to northern Europe may instead weigh the roughly 88 km straight-line distance to Málaga airport, which involves a longer transfer along the A-7. The property is less suited to buyers who want to walk to shops, who need a private pool rather than a communal one, or who plan to live without a car, since daily amenities within two kilometres are limited to a handful of restaurants and a pharmacy. Buyers seeking a smaller lock-and-go apartment will also find the 182 square metre layout larger than necessary, and correspondingly priced.
As a brand-new residence within a recent development, the penthouse is documented as being in excellent condition with modern architecture and what the developer describes as high-quality finishes. Available specifications point to a climate system covering both hot and cold air conditioning, allowing year-round temperature control, relevant in a region where summer temperatures regularly exceed the annual average of 18.3°C. The glazing is described as floor-to-ceiling, creating a continuous sightline from the living areas to the terrace and the sea beyond. The wraparound terrace is partly covered, which extends its usability into the hotter midday hours and during the occasional winter rain shower; regional rainfall is modest but not absent. A lift serves the building, which matters both for daily convenience and for accessibility on a top-floor property. The three bathrooms against four bedrooms indicate a layout with en-suite provision and a guest bathroom, typical of this segment. Views are documented across multiple directions: sea, golf, mountain, beach and country views, plus panoramic framing, consistent with the elevated position of the site at 43 metres above sea level. Not listed in the data are details on kitchen appliances, floor materials, fitted wardrobes, private parking or storage rooms, so prospective buyers should request the full specification sheet. As with any newly delivered development, it is advisable to verify snagging status, warranty documentation and the developer's ten-year building insurance (seguro decenal) before completion.
This penthouse is an existing, key-ready residence with a fixed asking price of €1,199,000, not a from-price within a price list. At that price the buyer acquires 182 square metres of living space with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a wraparound terrace. For regional context, new-build apartments in the wider Sotogrande and Alcaidesa area currently start at considerably lower figures: Altara Alcaidesa from €341,000, Atria in Sotogrande from €423,000 and Adel San Roque from €549,000. The asking price here reflects the top-floor position, the size of the home and its panoramic sea and golf views. Availability is immediate in principle, as the property is key-ready, though the completion date of the wider development is indicatively stated as 2026.
Daily life at this penthouse revolves around the combination of an elevated coastal position and the golf-oriented surroundings of La Alcaidesa. Mornings can begin on the wraparound terrace, which by its south-east orientation catches early sun over the Mediterranean, with the fairways of La Hacienda Links visible roughly 1.3 km away in a direct line. The living areas open almost entirely to the outside through floor-to-ceiling glazing, which means the terrace functions as an extension of the interior for most of the year given the average annual temperature of 18.3°C. The gradient from the urbanisation to Playa de La Alcaidesa, about 0.9 km straight-line, is moderate at 4.8%, so the beach is reachable on foot for most residents, with the return walk uphill requiring some effort. Practical errands involve driving. Within two kilometres there are five restaurants and a pharmacy, but supermarkets, banks and wider shopping lie further afield in San Roque, Sotogrande or La Línea. A communal pool and a lift serve the building, and the communal swimming facility Piscina Loma del Rey sits only 0.3 km away as the crow flies. The area is quiet outside the summer months, with a year-round residential base in the wider municipality of over 34,000 inhabitants, and tourism concentrated around seven hotels and roughly a thousand beds, which keeps seasonal pressure moderate compared with the denser resorts further east along the coast.
The immediate environment is defined by three elements: the beach, the golf courses and the gated residential character of La Alcaidesa. Playa de La Alcaidesa lies 0.9 km away as the crow flies, a walk of roughly fifteen minutes along local streets with a moderate 4.8% gradient on the return. Two 18-hole courses flank the urbanisation, with Alcaidesa Links 1.1 km and La Hacienda Links 1.3 km distant in a direct line, and San Roque Club a short drive further. Everyday provision within two kilometres is deliberately limited, five restaurants and one pharmacy, so residents plan shopping trips to San Roque, Sotogrande's marina area or La Línea. Healthcare is available at two health centres in the wider municipality, and the regional hospital network is accessed via Algeciras, 16 km straight-line away with roughly 122,000 inhabitants. Public transport exists in the form of nine lines with eight stops in the area, workable for occasional journeys, though the rhythm of life here assumes a car. The A-7 motorway junction at the urbanisation's entrance connects eastwards towards Marbella, 49 km away in a direct line, and westwards towards Algeciras and the Campo de Gibraltar. The area stays noticeably calmer than the Marbella, Estepona strip: hotel capacity is limited to around a thousand beds, so summer crowding remains contained.
The map shows the penthouse's position within La Alcaidesa, between the coast and the golf courses, with Sotogrande just to the east and Algeciras to the west. Straight-line distances marked to the beach, marinas, schools and airports help visualise how the immediate surroundings are organised around the gated urbanisation and the A-7 junction.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Alcaidesa occupies the western edge of the Costa del Sol, at the transition into the Campo de Gibraltar. Its position, 49 km straight-line from Marbella, 16 km from Algeciras and directly adjacent to Sotogrande, places it closer to Gibraltar's airport than to any of the large resort towns. This gives the area a distinct character: quieter, more golf- and residential-focused, and less built-up than the Marbella, Estepona corridor, while still connected to it by the A-7 motorway.
Accessibility is one of La Alcaidesa's practical strengths. Gibraltar airport sits roughly 10 km away in a straight line, offering flights to the United Kingdom, while Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies approximately 88 km direct, about an hour to seventy-five minutes by car along the A-7. Beach access is short: Playa de La Alcaidesa at 0.9 km as the crow flies, and Playa de La Atunara at 3.3 km. Golf is closer still, with three courses within four kilometres. Marina facilities are reachable at Puerto Pesquero de La Atunara (6.2 km), Puerto de Sotogrande (7.1 km) and Embarcadero de Campamento (8.6 km), all straight-line distances. Electric-vehicle charging is available at IONITY Sotogrande, 5.8 km away, plus two further points at 7.0 and 8.2 km. Larger towns frame the location: Algeciras at 16 km, Marbella at 49 km and Jerez de la Frontera at 88 km, each measured in a direct line. A car is essential; public transport is present but sparse.
| Beach Distance | 0.9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 10 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 88 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a mild Mediterranean regime. The average annual temperature of 18.3°C places the area among the warmest coastal zones of continental Spain, with short, mild winters and hot summers moderated by Atlantic influence from the Strait of Gibraltar. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, typically June through September, which is somewhat shorter than further east in Málaga province, reflecting the cooler Atlantic current along this stretch of the Cádiz coast. Elevation is 43 metres above sea level, giving the penthouse its elevated outlook without the access challenges of hillside developments. The moderate 4.8% gradient to the beach keeps the coastal walk manageable. The nearby Mirador del Higuerón viewpoint, 3.2 km straight-line away, signals the natural setting at the edge of the coast, with mountain views documented from the property itself. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, leaving long dry stretches that make the covered terrace usable across most months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is centred on Playa de La Alcaidesa, an extensive dark-sand beach 0.9 km away as the crow flies, known for its length and relative tranquillity compared with the busier strands east of Sotogrande. Playa de La Atunara, 3.3 km direct, offers an alternative with its fishing-quarter character. Recreation beyond the sand is dominated by golf: Alcaidesa Links at 1.1 km is one of the few true links courses in southern Spain, La Hacienda Links at 1.3 km provides a second option within minutes, and San Roque Club, a storied inland course, lies 3.8 km away. Sports infrastructure in the municipality totals 66 facilities, including Piscina Loma del Rey 0.3 km from the property and two public sports pitches within 3.6 km. Water-based recreation operates out of three marinas within nine kilometres, with Puerto de Sotogrande the largest. The area hosts 7 hotels and about 1,017 beds, indicating a low-density tourism economy that leaves beaches and restaurants largely to residents outside peak weeks.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
La Alcaidesa is an affluent gated community near Sotogrande, Spain, in the Andalusian province of Cádiz, accessed by junction 124 on the Autovía A-7 coastal motorway.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 82 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 51 mm |
| March | 14.3°C | 137 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 60 mm |
| May | 19.0°C | 28 mm |
| June | 22.2°C | 10 mm |
| July | 24.9°C | 2 mm |
| August | 25.3°C | 5 mm |
| September | 22.8°C | 30 mm |
| October | 19.8°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.7°C | 99 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 90 mm |
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Within the immediate Alcaidesa, Sotogrande market, this penthouse occupies the upper segment. Comparable new-build projects nearby start significantly lower: Altara Alcaidesa from €341,000, Atria in Sotogrande from €423,000 and Adel San Roque from €549,000. Those figures generally apply to standard apartments or smaller units; the €1,199,000 asking price here corresponds to a top-floor residence of 182 m² with four bedrooms, three bathrooms and a wraparound terrace, attributes rarely found in entry-level stock. Measured against the wider region, La Alcaidesa behaves differently from the central Costa del Sol. Around Marbella, 49 km straight-line away, comparable penthouses of this size typically command higher prices, while the volume of transactions and international demand is also greater: the municipality here records 849 housing transactions per year, a fraction of Marbella's turnover. What the location offers instead is lower density, seven hotels and roughly a thousand beds against the hotel belts of Marbella and Estepona, and proximity to three golf courses within four kilometres, including a true links course. Access to Gibraltar airport at about 10 km direct is a differentiating factor for British-linked buyers, whereas those flying into Málaga face an 88 km straight-line transfer. The area's character sits between Sotogrande's polished, polo-and-marina identity and the quieter Campo de Gibraltar towns, which is reflected in both the pricing and the pace of the local market.
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