This semi-detached house sits on the frontline of Sotogrande Marina in Ribera del Emperador, Cádiz, within walking distance of the harbour, restaurants and shops. Built in 2001 and since renovated, the property offers 267 m² of living space arranged over two floors, with four bedrooms and six bathrooms. A private berth is included in the sale and can be reached directly from the terrace. The asking price is €2,100,000. Views extend over the sea, the port and the communal gardens, and parking is provided by a private carport for two vehicles.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house stands directly on the waterfront of Sotogrande Marina, roughly 700 metres as the crow flies from Puerto de Sotogrande. Santa María Polo Club lies about 900 metres away, and two golf courses, Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande and La Cañada, are within 3.2 kilometres straight-line. The setting combines harbour views with proximity to everyday amenities.
The layout suits households that value space and privacy: four bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms on the upper floor except the ground-floor suite. Living room, kitchen and dining area open onto a covered terrace with direct access to the private berth. Underfloor heating and air conditioning regulate indoor temperatures year-round.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 2001 and has since been renovated; it is key-ready and available for immediate occupation. Delivery dates for existing homes are not applicable, although transfer timing depends on the purchase process and notarial scheduling in Spain.
The property has no private swimming pool; bathing facilities are communal within the gated complex. The plot is compact at 159 m², which limits private outdoor space to the terrace rather than a garden. The house is north facing. There is no private garden, only communal landscaping. Parking is limited to two vehicles under the carport.
Ref: VL700602
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This house fits a buyer profile centred on the water. Owners of a motorboat or sailing yacht up to the berth's capacity gain a mooring reachable from their own terrace, a configuration that is rare on this stretch of coast and usually reserved for frontline properties in Sotogrande Marina, Puerto Banús or Estepona's port area. It also suits households that want a ready-to-occupy home rather than a construction project. The property is key-ready, renovated, and laid out for multi-occupancy use: four bedrooms, six bathrooms, en-suite throughout. Families with children at international schools fall within a short drive of two campuses of Sotogrande International School, at 5.9 and 6.1 kilometres straight-line. Buyers intending to spend the full year in Spain benefit from underfloor heating and air conditioning, which cover both the mild Andalusian winter and the hot summer months. It fits less well for buyers seeking a large private garden or a private pool; the plot is 159 m² and outdoor space is concentrated on the terrace, with communal pool and gardens serving the complex. Buyers who want silence above all should also weigh the marina-front position: harbours generate activity, foot traffic and seasonal bustle. Finally, the north-facing orientation means the main terrace receives limited direct sun; buyers who prioritise all-day sun on the terrace should verify this during a viewing at different times of day.
The property was built in 2001 and has since undergone renovation; images show a modernised interior with a contemporary living room, artworks and plants, an upgraded hallway on the upper floor and a landscaped patio with a sculpture. The stated condition is good, which for a house of this age in Sotogrande typically means that kitchens, bathrooms and finishes have been updated, while the structural envelope dates from the original construction. Climate control is specified in detail: underfloor heating throughout and air conditioning, a combination that covers both temperature extremes of the Cádiz coast. Windows are fitted with electric blinds, listed among the security features, which also aid heat management in summer. Connectivity is provided via WiFi. The bathroom count, six for four bedrooms, indicates that every bedroom has an en-suite bathroom plus an additional guest WC or bathroom on the ground floor. This is a layout typical of high-end marina properties, where guest privacy is prioritised. Buyers should verify technical aspects through a standard pre-purchase survey: the state of the underfloor heating circuits, the electrical installation after renovation, the roof and facade waterproofing of a 2001 building, and the legal status of the private berth, including its concession terms and any annual mooring fees. The community fees for the gated complex are not stated in the available data and should be requested. Parking is covered by a private carport with space for two vehicles, which is adequate for a household of this size but does not accommodate visitors or additional cars.
The asking price is €2,100,000, fixed, for the house including the private berth and the carport for two vehicles. This is an existing home completed in 2001 and renovated since; there is no price list or range of units, as would be the case in a new-build development. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere in Sotogrande start considerably lower, Altara Alcaidesa from €341,000, Atria from €423,000, Adel San Roque from €549,000, but those are apartments without a waterfront position or a private mooring. The price of this property reflects its frontline location and the included berth. Purchase costs (transfer tax, notary, registry) are additional.
Daily life here revolves around the marina. The house sits in Ribera del Emperador, on the frontline of Sotogrande Marina, which means the harbour, its restaurants and its promenade are part of the immediate living environment rather than a destination that requires a drive. Seventeen restaurants, two pharmacies and two banks are recorded within a two-kilometre radius, so most daily errands can be done on foot. The house itself is arranged across two floors. The ground floor holds the entrance hall, living room, kitchen and dining area, with one en-suite bedroom and terrace access from both the living and dining rooms. The first floor contains three further bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, a layout that works for families with children, regular guests, or households that want separate quarters for visitors. The private terrace connects directly to the included berth, which shortens the distance between the living room and the water to a few steps; for boat owners this removes the usual logistics of trailers, marina car parks and long walkways. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons. Sotogrande is quietest outside the summer months and during the polo season at Santa María Polo Club, roughly 900 metres away, activity increases noticeably. Tourism data for the area records seven hotels and just over a thousand beds, which indicates a modest visitor volume compared with larger resort towns along the coast. The elevated number of local public holidays, 32 per year, reflects the Andalusian calendar of fiestas and romerías, some of which bring processions and music into the village centres nearby. Residents who prefer calm should note that a marina-front position brings both the atmosphere of the harbour and the noise and activity that come with it.
Sotogrande Marina functions as a self-contained residential and leisure quarter. Within two kilometres the data records 17 restaurants, two pharmacies, two banks, two health centres and a small but significant tourism base of seven hotels. Everyday provisioning, dining and medical needs are therefore met without leaving the immediate area; for anything specialised, the towns of San Roque and La Línea de la Concepción are within short driving distance. Education is a distinguishing feature of the wider area: thirteen primary schools and five secondary schools serve the region, including Sotogrande International School's San Roque campus at 5.9 kilometres straight-line and its main campus at 6.1 kilometres. Sports facilities are unusually close: Santa María Polo Club at 0.9 kilometres and Complejo Deportivo Zona Norte at 1.9 kilometres, the latter for general municipal sport. The housing market in the area records 849 transactions per year, which indicates an active but not overheated market. Elevation is 3 metres above sea level, so the terrain is flat, relevant for cycling, walking and for residents with reduced mobility. The environment is a mix of harbourfront, residential streets and golf landscapes; noise levels follow the marina calendar, with summer and polo season busier than the winter months.
The map shows the house on the frontline of Sotogrande Marina, with Puerto de Sotogrande 0.7 km away and the polo club under one kilometre. Golf courses, international schools and the Gibraltar airport area appear to the north and west; all distances shown are straight-line.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sotogrande occupies the westernmost edge of the Costa del Sol, at the border with Cádiz province and close to Gibraltar. It sits at the quiet, low-density end of the coast: no high-rise ribbon development, large estates, golf courses and a marina rather than a mass-resort strip. Marbella and Puerto Banús lie 45–60 minutes east by car; Algeciras and Tarifa are a short drive west, the latter the windsurfing capital of Europe. This position gives the area a distinctly Atlantic-Andalusian character, cooler and greener than the eastern Costa del Sol.
Distances below are straight-line; road distances are longer. The nearest marina, Puerto de Sotogrande, lies 0.7 km away, with Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa at 8.5 km. Golf courses cluster around the area: Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande at 1.7 km, La Cañada at 3.2 km and La Reserva Golf Club at 4.6 km. An IONITY fast-charging station for electric vehicles is 3.2 km away. Airports: Gibraltar (GIB) at roughly 17 km straight-line, the closest option, with UK-focused connections, and Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at about 82 km, which offers the widest route network in southern Spain. Alicante-Elche (ALC) at approximately 473 km is not a practical option. Public transport consists of 5 lines with 24 stops in the area, sufficient for connections towards San Roque, La Línea and Algeciras, but a car remains the practical mode for most journeys, and the house provides a carport for two vehicles.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 17 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 82 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows average monthly temperatures between 12°C and 25°C, with an annual average of 18.5°C, a mild Atlantic-Mediterranean pattern. Winters rarely bring frost; summers are warm but moderated by the Atlantic influence of the Strait of Gibraltar, which distinguishes Sotogrande from the hotter eastern Costa del Sol. The swimming season lasts five months, during which sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, roughly June through October. For a property with a private berth, this defines the practical boating and swimming window; outside it, sea bathing is possible but cool. Elevation is 3 metres above sea level, meaning the terrain is entirely flat and the house sits at harbour level. There are no slopes to negotiate on foot or by bike. The north-facing orientation of the house means the interior and terrace receive indirect light; direct sun on the terrace is limited to the brightest part of the day, which some buyers prefer in summer and others see as a drawback in winter.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreation in Sotogrande centres on three pillars: the sea, golf and polo. The house's private berth places sailing, motorboating and fishing within the daily routine. Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, 8.5 km away, offers a second marina with a different restaurant scene. Golf is a defining feature of the area. Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande (1.7 km straight-line) is one of Spain's oldest championship courses; La Cañada (3.2 km) is a public-friendly option; La Reserva Golf Club (4.6 km) sits within the exclusive La Reserva estate. Three courses within five kilometres is a density matched by few locations in Europe. Santa María Polo Club, 0.9 km away, hosts international high-goal tournament play in summer, one of the sport's events of the season in Europe. For everyday exercise, Complejo Deportivo Zona Norte at 1.9 km offers municipal facilities. The communal pool and gardens of the gated complex cover swimming and outdoor relaxation without leaving the property, complementing the sea on the doorstep.
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 Sotogrande and its surroundings, this property occupies a specific niche. New-build alternatives in the area are considerably cheaper on paper: Altara Alcaidesa starts from €341,000, Atria from €423,000 and Adel San Roque from €549,000. Those developments, however, sell apartments in residential zones set back from the water, without moorings and without direct harbour frontage. The step from roughly €550,000 to €2,100,000 buys three things in combination: a frontline marina position, a private berth transferred with the title, and a built-out layout of 267 m² with six bathrooms. In the regional market, waterfront homes with private moorings are concentrated in Sotogrande Marina, Puerto Banús and Estepona's port; of these, Sotogrande is the lowest-density and quietest environment, with Atlantic-influenced weather, an annual average of 18.5°C, and a five-month swimming season. Compared with Puerto Banús, Sotogrande offers more space, more greenery and fewer tourists, the area records only about a thousand hotel beds, but less nightlife and a longer drive to Malaga Airport (roughly 82 km straight-line versus a short hop from Banús). Compared with new-build developments in Alcaidesa or San Roque, this house trades modern construction and community facilities for location and water access. The local market records 849 transactions per year, a moderate volume that suggests steady demand without the turnover pressure of the Marbella core. Buyers weighing this property should therefore compare it not against apartment developments but against other frontline homes in the marina, where supply is limited and pricing is driven by berth size, frontage and renovation quality. The province's median income of €15,750 underlines that this segment sits far above the local mainstream market and is priced for an international audience.
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