A furnished three-bedroom apartment on Isla Carey, the residential island at the heart of Puerto Sotogrande in Cádiz. The first-floor home offers 149 m² of living space with marble floors, a 35 m² covered terrace facing east and south-east, and views over the sea and the marina. Built in 2004 and in excellent condition, it forms part of a gated complex with lift, communal gardens and a communal pool. The marina's restaurants and shops are a short walk away, with a fixed asking price of €680,000 including furniture and a tourist rental licence.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits on Isla Carey, surrounded by the waters of Sotogrande Marina, roughly 700 metres from Puerto de Sotogrande as the crow flies. The marina's restaurants, cafes and shops are within walking distance, and the beach is close by. Three golf courses, including Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande at 1.7 km, lie within a short drive.
Three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, two/three bathrooms, hot and cold air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen and a covered terrace of 35 m² provide year-round usability. The building has a lift, and the unit includes a storage room and utility room. Because it is sold furnished, daily life can begin without a fitting-out period. Communal gardens and a pool sit within the gated complex.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2004 and is described as key-ready and in excellent condition, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to take into account; the transaction concerns an existing home on the resale market with a fixed asking price.
The apartment has no private pool and no private garden; outdoor swimming and green space are communal. No private garage or parking space is listed in the available data. The building dates from 2004, so construction standards reflect that period rather than current new-build regulations. Public transport in the area is limited to a single stop.
This apartment fits buyers who want to be at the centre of Sotogrande's marina life rather than on a hillside or golf course development. It suits those who value walking access to restaurants and shops, combined with sea and port views from a covered terrace that catches the morning sun. The layout works for a family seeking a holiday home with three bedrooms, or for a couple who regularly host guests. The presence of an international school at around six kilometres makes part-year residence with school-age children a realistic option. The fact that the property comes furnished lowers the threshold for buyers who want a second home they can use immediately rather than fit out over months. The tourist rental licence is a relevant factor for investors. It allows the apartment to be let to holiday guests during periods when it is not in use by the owners, which at this location, a marina setting with year-round visitor traffic, is a practical consideration for covering ownership costs. Buyers seeking a pure investment play should note that this is a 2004 building, not new construction, so rental returns depend on condition and location rather than on modern build specifications. It fits less well for buyers who want a private pool, a private garden or a contemporary new-build standard. It also suits car owners: with one public transport stop in the area, daily mobility beyond the marina depends on driving.
The interior is finished with marble flooring throughout, which is consistent with the upper-standard residential construction of Sotogrande in the early 2000s. The apartment was completed in 2004 and is described as being in excellent condition, indicating that the property has been maintained rather than requiring renovation. The three bedrooms have fitted wardrobes; the kitchen is fully equipped, with a utility room and washing facilities shown in the property images. Hot and cold air conditioning provides year-round climate control, which matters in a region where summer temperatures average up to 26°C and winter months can drop to around 11°C on average. The 35 m² covered terrace extends the living area outdoors while providing shade and protection, an orientation-specific feature given the east and south-east exposure. Storage space is available in a dedicated storage room, and the building is equipped with a lift. The communal parts, gardens and a swimming pool with a sun deck, are shared facilities within a gated complex. Buyers comparing with new-build projects should note that a 2004 building will not include current-generation energy efficiency standards or modern smart-home installations; the technical level corresponds to the construction period, updated where maintenance has occurred. No information on recent system replacements is included in the available data.
The asking price is fixed at €680,000 for this existing home; it is not a from-price, and no price list with unit variations applies. The price includes the furniture and the tourist rental licence, which are concrete components of the offer. Within the Sotogrande market, comparable new-build projects currently start at €341,000 (Altara Alcaidesa), €423,000 (Atria) and €549,000 (Adel San Roque), which places this resale apartment in the upper segment of the local supply. Availability is immediate, as the apartment is key-ready and in excellent condition.
Isla Carey is a residential island at the centre of Puerto Sotogrande, surrounded by marina water on all sides. Daily life here is organised around the harbour: the restaurants, cafes and shops of the marina sit on the doorstep, roughly a five-minute walk from the front door. The covered terrace faces east and south-east, which means it catches the morning sun and stays usable through the middle of the day, making it a natural spot for breakfast or a long lunch overlooking the yachts and the sea. The apartment itself is arranged as a conventional three-bedroom home: marble floors throughout, fitted wardrobes, a fully equipped kitchen and a utility room, with hot and cold air conditioning for both summer and winter. A storage room adds practical space for luggage, golf equipment or seasonal items. Because the property is sold furnished, it can be used from the first day of ownership. The rhythm of the area changes with the seasons. In summer, the marina and the communal pool are the focal points of the day; the Santa María Polo Club, less than a kilometre away, brings activity during the polo season. Outside the high season, Sotogrande becomes noticeably quieter, with a resident population of around 11,700 in the wider area. A car is practical for reaching the golf courses, the international schools and the larger towns, although day-to-day needs are covered on foot within the marina. The single public transport stop underlines that this is a location designed primarily for car owners and boat owners rather than commuters.
The immediate surroundings of Isla Carey are defined by the marina: Puerto de Sotogrande lies about 700 metres away as the crow flies, and its promenade, restaurants and shops are reachable on foot. Within two kilometres there are three restaurants, six cafes, two pharmacies, two banks and two dental practices, which covers essential daily needs without leaving the area. Sport and leisure infrastructure is close. The Santa María Polo Club is under a kilometre away, and a municipal sports centre sits at 1.9 km. For golfers, Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande is 1.7 km away, with Club de Golf La Cañada at 3.2 km and La Reserva Golf Club at 4.6 km, three courses within a short drive. An IONITY fast-charging station for electric vehicles is located 3.2 km from the apartment. For families considering longer stays, Sotogrande International School has two campuses at 5.9 km and 6.1 km respectively. The second marina of the area, Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa, lies 8.5 km along the coast. Public transport is minimal, a single stop is registered in the area, so the practical assumption is that residents use a car for anything beyond the marina itself. The area is quiet outside the summer and polo seasons, with a local population of about 11,700.
The map shows Isla Carey at the centre of Puerto Sotogrande, surrounded by marina water, with the beach to the south-east and the polo club immediately to the north. The positions of the golf courses, international schools and charging station are indicated; all distances are straight-line and road routes may be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Sotogrande occupies the westernmost corner of the Costa del Sol, in the municipality of San Roque, Cádiz, directly at the boundary with the province of Málaga and close to Gibraltar. It functions as an established, low-density residential and leisure destination, known for golf, polo and the marina, rather than as a mass tourism resort. Compared with the concrete of the central Costa del Sol, the area is greener and quieter, with larger plots and a more seasonal population. For regional orientation: Marbella and the Mediterranean coast lie to the east, Gibraltar to the south, and the Atlantic coast of Cádiz to the west.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road distances may be longer. The beach and the marina are the closest amenities, with the port at 0.7 km and the polo club at 0.9 km. Golf courses cluster between 1.7 km and 4.6 km, and the international schools lie at roughly 6 km. Regional accessibility is the main practical consideration. The nearest major airports are unusually distant for a coastal Spanish location: Málaga-Costa del Sol is around 109 kilometres by road (about 809 km listed as the crow flies to an alternative airport pairing, the relevant figure for drivers is the road distance along the A-7 coast road), and Gibraltar Airport is the closest option for UK flights. Madrid lies over 500 km away, so this is a destination reached by car or a transfer from Málaga or Gibraltar rather than a suburban commute zone. Within the local area, a car is effectively necessary. The single public transport stop cannot support daily mobility, and services such as supermarkets, schools and the golf courses are spread over several kilometres. On-site parking arrangements are not specified in the available data and should be verified. For boat owners, the setting inside the marina itself is the key accessibility advantage.
| Valencia (VLC) | 802 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 809 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Sotogrande lies in the far west of the Costa del Sol, on the Atlantic-facing side of the Strait of Gibraltar, at an elevation of 142 metres in the wider area. The climate data show average monthly temperatures between 11°C and 26°C, with an annual average of 13.4°C, slightly cooler than the eastern Costa del Sol due to Atlantic influence. Historical sunshine totals reach 3,230 hours per year, which is high even by Andalusian standards and supports outdoor use of the terrace and pool across most of the year. The swimming season is long but the sea is cooler than on the Mediterranean side east of Gibraltar. Winters are mild rather than warm, with averages around 11°C, for which the apartment's hot and cold air conditioning is the relevant response. The terrain around the marina itself is flat, which distinguishes it from hillside developments further along the coast; no steep slopes or stairs dominate daily movement in Puerto Sotogrande. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half of the year, leaving dry, sunny summers as the dominant pattern.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The apartment is described as beachside, with the beach within short walking distance of Isla Carey. The coastline at Sotogrande consists of long, sandy beaches backed by the marina and residential estates, quieter than the busy resort beaches further east along the Costa del Sol. Golf is the strongest recreational asset of the area: Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande (1.7 km) is one of Spain's most established courses, and it is complemented by La Cañada (3.2 km) and La Reserva (4.6 km). Polo is a defining local sport, the Santa María Polo Club at 0.9 km hosts international tournaments during the summer season, which brings a distinctive annual rhythm to the area. On the water, the marina at the doorstep provides berths, sailing and water-sport options, with a second marina at Puerto de la Duquesa 8.5 km west. For land-based activity, a municipal sports centre lies 1.9 km away, and the flat promenade around the harbour is suited to running and walking. Fast charging for electric vehicles is available 3.2 km away at the IONITY station.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall | Sun Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.8°C | 67 mm | 177h |
| February | 12.0°C | 50 mm | 207h |
| March | 14.5°C | 54 mm | 216h |
| April | 16.5°C | 48 mm | 258h |
| May | 19.8°C | 34 mm | 300h |
| June | 23.3°C | 8 mm | 333h |
| July | 26.0°C | 0 mm | 354h |
| August | 26.5°C | 2 mm | 330h |
| September | 23.5°C | 30 mm | 258h |
| October | 19.8°C | 84 mm | 222h |
| November | 14.8°C | 82 mm | 192h |
| December | 12.0°C | 86 mm | 162h |
Ref: VL607596
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Sotogrande supply, this apartment occupies a specific position that new-build projects cannot replicate: it sits inside the marina itself, on a residential island surrounded by harbour water. The comparable new-build projects in the area, Altara Alcaidesa (from €341,000), Atria (from €423,000) and Adel San Roque (from €549,000), offer modern construction standards and current energy regulations, but at price levels that still start below this apartment's fixed €680,000 asking price. The premium here is paid for location and completeness: a furnished, key-ready home with direct sea and port views, a terrace oriented to the morning sun, and a tourist rental licence included in the transaction. Buyers comparing options should weigh this trade-off explicitly. New-build at €341,000–€549,000 means contemporary specification, warranties and a delivery date, but typically an inland or golf-side position requiring a drive to the water. This 2004 resale means a marble-finished interior of its period, immediate availability and walkable access to the marina's restaurants and shops, with no waiting for construction. The licence adds a distinct angle: as a rental asset, the marina setting generates demand across golf, polo and sailing seasons, which hillside new-build units access less directly. Regionally, Sotogrande stands apart from the eastern Costa del Sol. It is a low-density, leisure-driven destination at the Atlantic gateway of the Strait of Gibraltar, with three golf courses, an international polo season and two marinas within a short radius. The trade-off is accessibility: Gibraltar and Málaga airports both require a drive, and public transport is limited to a single stop. Compared with Marbella or Estepona, the area is quieter in winter, with a smaller resident population of roughly 11,700, which suits buyers seeking calm outside the season and accepts lower year-round urban density as part of that choice.
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