A key-ready duplex penthouse in Sotogrande Marina, Cádiz, offering four bedrooms, three bathrooms and approximately 169 m² of living space across two levels. The property is set directly in the marina environment, within walking distance of the port's restaurants, shops and the beach. Built in 1996 and maintained in good condition, it includes a private terrace with port views, air conditioning and underground parking. The asking price is fixed at €1,095,000. Gibraltar Airport lies roughly 17 km away as the crow flies, with Málaga around 82 km further along the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The duplex sits in Sotogrande Marina, on the Cádiz side of the Costa del Sol, at practically sea level. Puerto de Sotogrande is around 0.7 km away as the crow flies, while Santa María Polo Club lies about 0.9 km distant. Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande is roughly 1.7 km away. Within 2 km there are 17 restaurants, two pharmacies and two banks.
The layout serves households needing four bedrooms and three bathrooms, with the living area of roughly 169 m² divided over two levels. A covered private terrace with port views extends the living space outdoors. Fitted wardrobes, WiFi and hot-and-cold air conditioning support year-round occupancy, and underground parking removes seasonal parking pressure.
This is an existing home, completed in 1996, and described as key-ready. The property is sold furnished, which reduces the work required before occupation. As a resale dwelling in a mature marina development, no construction phases or delivery schedules apply; the transfer can proceed once the purchase process is completed.
The property is a 1996 build, so it lacks the specifications and warranties of new construction. No communal facilities such as a pool or gym are listed in the data. The terrace measures around 23 m², and the plot is not private land in the garden sense. Buyers seeking a modern new-build finish or extensive private outdoor space would need to look elsewhere.
Ref: VL199461
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the area for the international schools, Sotogrande International School's San Roque campus is about 5.9 km away, would find the four bedrooms and walking-distance amenities practical for daily life. A couple seeking a holiday base that doubles as a rental asset can use the tourist licence to generate income in periods of absence; the marina location and four-bedroom layout are comparatively scarce in that combination. Buyers who prioritise arriving without renovation work benefit from the key-ready, furnished condition. Those who want a walkable, low-car lifestyle will value having restaurants, shops, the beach and health services within a short radius. It is less suited to buyers wanting new construction, extensive private grounds or a secluded hillside setting, the marina is sociable and, in summer, busier. Year-round residents should also weigh the seasonal fluctuation of the port area. For owners who travel frequently, Gibraltar Airport at roughly 17 km as the crow flies, and Málaga at about 82 km, give two flight options. In short, the dwelling works for permanent residence, seasonal use and income generation, provided the marina setting matches the buyer's expectations.
The dwelling dates from 1996 and is presented in excellent condition, according to the listing data. Images show a modern bathroom finished with marble-style tiling, a bright living room opening onto the balcony, and a furnished terrace oriented towards the marina. Interior features include fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a white shelving unit in the living area, indicating storage has been addressed. Climate control covers both seasons: hot and cold air conditioning throughout, supplemented by a fireplace for colder spells, relevant in a region where winter monthly averages drop to around 12°C. Connectivity is provided via WiFi. The two-level configuration places the principal rooms and terrace on one floor and bedrooms on another, a layout common in duplex penthouses of this generation and useful for acoustic separation. The terrace itself is covered and private, with panoramic and port views; at roughly 23 m² it accommodates outdoor seating and dining. Underneath the building, the allocated underground parking space protects the car from summer heat. As with any 1996 build, buyers are advised to have a technical survey assess insulation standards, electrical installations and window performance against current norms, since construction requirements have evolved considerably since the mid-1990s.
The asking price is fixed at €1,095,000 for the complete property, a four-bedroom, three-bathroom duplex penthouse with roughly 169 m² of living space, a terrace of about 23 m², and underground parking. This is an existing resale home rather than a new-build price list, so there is no range of unit types; the price applies to this single dwelling. Set against nearby new-build projects in the wider Sotogrande area, which start from roughly €341,000 to €549,000 for smaller units, this property sits at the upper end, reflecting its size, marina-front position and freehold tourist licence status.
Daily life here revolves around the marina. The duplex penthouse sits within the Ribera del Arlequin section of Sotogrande Marina, where the port's restaurants, cafés, bars and shops are reachable on foot, and the beach lies a short stroll away. The setting is low-lying, at roughly 3 m above sea level, which means flat walking routes to most daily amenities, a practical point for families and older residents alike. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons: summer brings boating activity and a fuller social calendar, while the winter months are noticeably quieter, with the polo season at Santa María Polo Club around 0.9 km away adding activity at other times of year. The two-level layout separates the principal living spaces from the bedrooms, which suits households that host guests or want quieter sleeping areas. The south-west orientation means the terrace catches afternoon and evening sun, making it usable from spring through autumn. With 24 public transport stops and five lines in the wider area, and everyday services such as pharmacies and banks within 2 km, the car can genuinely remain parked for days at a time. For groceries, dining and leisure, almost everything is within a compact radius, which is the defining practical characteristic of this location.
Sotogrande Marina functions as a self-contained waterside quarter. Within 2 km of the property there are 17 restaurants, two pharmacies and two banks, enough for daily needs without leaving the area. Healthcare is covered by two health centres nearby, and the educational offer is unusually broad for a settlement of this size, with 13 primary schools and 5 secondary schools in the surrounding zone, plus the international schools at roughly 5.9 and 6.1 km. Leisure infrastructure is dense: Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande (about 1.7 km), Club de Golf La Cañada (about 3.2 km) and La Reserva Golf Club (about 4.6 km) give three courses within a short drive, while Santa María Polo Club at 0.9 km hosts the summer polo season. An IONITY fast-charging station for electric vehicles lies roughly 3.2 km away. The area has 24 public transport stops across five lines, which is workable though a car remains useful for the wider region. Tourism infrastructure, seven hotels with just over 1,000 beds, indicates a seasonal rhythm rather than year-round visitor pressure. All distances mentioned are straight-line, so actual road distances run somewhat longer.
The map shows the duplex penthouse within Sotogrande Marina, moments from Puerto de Sotogrande and the beach, with the golf courses and polo club ringing the area inland. Two airports, Gibraltar and Málaga, frame the region to either side. Use the map to judge walking distances to the port and shoreline.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sotogrande occupies the westernmost edge of the Costa del Sol, on the Cádiz side of the provincial border with Málaga. It is positioned between Estepona and Algeciras, closer to Gibraltar (about 17 km straight-line) than to Málaga (about 82 km). This places the area in the transition zone between the built-up Málaga coast and the greener, more Atlantic-feeling Cádiz shoreline. Within Sotogrande itself, the Marina and Port form the most walkable, service-oriented quarter, in contrast to the estate's villa zones and golf-side developments further inland.
The property's accessibility is one of its defining features. Puerto de Sotogrande, with its dining and shopping, is about 0.7 km away as the crow flies, and the beach is effectively on the doorstep given the beachside setting. Gibraltar Airport lies roughly 17 km straight-line distant, typically a short drive, which is a substantial practical advantage for flights to the UK. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, at about 82 km straight-line, offers a far wider route network and is reachable via the A-7 coastal motorway. For boating, Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa is about 8.5 km west. Golfers reach Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande in minutes. By car, the coastal position means straightforward east, west access along the coast, and an EV charger sits 3.2 km away. Public transport exists, five lines, 24 stops, but service frequency is modest outside peak periods, so most residents keep a car for regional trips while managing daily life on foot.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 17 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 82 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a temperate Mediterranean pattern: monthly averages range from about 12°C in winter to 25°C in summer, with an annual mean of 18.5°C. At 3 m above sea level the terrain is completely flat, with no slopes between home, marina and beach, a meaningful comfort factor for walking and cycling. The swimming season lasts around five months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above, running roughly from late spring into early autumn. Sunshine hours are consistent with the western Costa del Sol, supporting year-round terrace use; the south-west orientation of this dwelling captures the afternoon and evening sun. The fireplace and hot-air conditioning cover the cooler winter months, when nights can feel damp near the water. The Atlantic-influenced position at this end of the coast tends to bring slightly milder summers and more wind than the Málaga side, which sailors and kitesurfers appreciate and which keeps summer heat bearable.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreation options cluster tightly around the property. The beachside setting gives direct access to the shoreline, and the marina itself is the centre of water-based activity, from sailing to paddleboarding. Golf is the strongest regional draw: Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande (about 1.7 km) is one of Andalucía's established courses, with La Cañada at 3.2 km and La Reserva at 4.6 km adding variety within ten minutes' drive. Santa María Polo Club, roughly 0.9 km away, hosts high-goal polo in summer, one of the area's signature events. For land sports, Complejo Deportivo Zona Norte lies about 1.9 km distant, and padel is widely played locally. The neighbouring port at Duquesa (8.5 km) offers an alternative marina scene. Walking and cycling routes follow the coast, and the flat terrain makes them accessible to all ages. In high summer, tourism rises with the hotel capacity of around 1,017 beds across seven hotels, but the residential character of Sotogrande keeps crowds concentrated in specific pockets rather than spread along the whole waterfront.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.3°C | 101 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 109 mm |
| March | 14.1°C | 90 mm |
| April | 15.9°C | 55 mm |
| May | 17.9°C | 42 mm |
| June | 21.6°C | 9 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.3°C | 3 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 14 mm |
| October | 19.1°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 132 mm |
| December | 13.1°C | 112 mm |
Within the wider Sotogrande market, this duplex penthouse occupies a distinct segment. New-build projects nearby, Altara Alcaidesa (from €341,000), Atria (from €423,000) and Adel San Roque (from €549,000), offer modern construction and communal facilities at lower entry prices, but those figures typically apply to smaller apartments without marina frontage. At a fixed €1,095,000, this property competes on size, position and use rights rather than novelty: four bedrooms across two levels, a private terrace with port views, and freehold title combined with a tourist licence. That last combination is comparatively scarce; new-build developments frequently restrict holiday letting through community rules, which limits rental income potential. Buyers comparing options should weigh three trade-offs. First, age: a 1996 build will not match the energy performance, glazing or insulation standards of 2020s construction, and a technical survey is advisable. Second, setting: the Marina is walkable and service-rich, whereas projects such as Altara in Alcaidesa sit slightly removed from the water, often with sea views rather than port-side living and a greater dependence on the car. Third, yield and flexibility: a licensed four-bedroom unit in the Marina lets out to families and groups at rates that smaller new-build apartments rarely achieve, while remaining usable as a primary residence. The location also differs from Sotogrande's inland villa estates, where privacy and plot size dominate but nothing is within walking distance. Proximity to Gibraltar (about 17 km straight-line) suits buyers who commute or fly via the UK, whereas the eastern Sotogrande projects lean more towards Málaga airport users. Median provincial income of €15,750 per year underlines that Sotogrande operates as an upscale enclave within a modest wider province, relevant context for understanding both service levels and the pricing gap between this property and regional averages. Overall, the purchase decision rests on whether marina-front living, immediate walkability and letting rights outweigh the advantages of newer construction.
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