€223,370
Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
1 bed1 bath63m²
New build1 bedroom1 bathroom+9
Properties for Sale in Estepona
Browse 186 properties for sale in Estepona on the Costa del Sol.
New-Build & Off-Plan
New-Build Properties in Estepona
186 new-build properties in Estepona
€241,610
First-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Cancelada, Estepona
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
1 bed1 bath65m²
New buildLiftPrivate terrace+5
€259,303
Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Bungalow, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
2 beds1 bath81m²
New buildGround floor2 bedrooms+9
€320,000
Second-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
1 bed1 bath51m²
New buildCommunal poolLift+6
€321,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Valle Romano Golf, Estepona
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
2 beds2 baths107m²
New buildFirst floorLift+6
€322,000
Ground-Floor New-Build 1-Bedroom Apartment, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
1 bed1 bath65m²
New buildGround floorCommunal pool+9
€323,080
New-Build 1-Bedroom Penthouse, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo, Estepona
Estepona · Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo
1 bed1 bath80m²
New buildLiftPrivate terrace+7
€325,000
Fourth-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
3 beds2 baths102m²
New build3 bedrooms2 bathrooms+7
€330,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, La Gaspara, Estepona
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths112m²
New buildCommunal poolCommunal gardens+7
€360,000
Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
3 beds2 baths107m²
Communal poolLiftParking (2 spaces)+7
€363,000
Third-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Centro, Estepona
Estepona · Centro
1 bed1 bath64m²
New buildCommunal poolLift+8
€370,000
First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths83m²
New buildTwo bedroomsTwo bathrooms+6
€373,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
2 beds2 baths115m²
New buildFirst floor105 m2 build area+7
€375,000
New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona Golf, Estepona
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths79m²
New buildFirst floor2 bedrooms+6
€380,000
Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Valle Romano Golf
Estepona · Valle Romano Golf
2 beds2 baths126m²
New buildTop-floor apartment2 bedrooms+7
€389,000
First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Centro, Estepona
Estepona · Centro
2 beds2 baths91m²
New buildFirst floor2 bedrooms+7
€400,000
Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths103m²
New buildGround floor2 bedrooms+10
€414,000
First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, La Concha-Resina Golf
Estepona · La Concha Resina Golf
2 beds2 baths101m²
New buildCommunal poolLift+8
€425,000
Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths121m²
New buildPrivate solariumSea views+9
€425,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
2 beds2 baths121m²
New buildSea viewsCommunal pool+9
€428,000
First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio
Estepona · Arroyo Enmedio
2 beds2 baths95m²
Communal poolLiftParking (2 spaces)+9
€434,000
First-Floor New-Build 1-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona
Estepona · Arroyo Enmedio
1 bed1 bath66m²
New buildFirst floorCommunal pool+7
€436,000
Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf
Estepona · Estepona Golf
3 beds2 baths124m²
Ground floorNew buildSea views+9
€440,000
Solarium 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona
Estepona · Arroyo Vaquero
2 beds2 baths95m²
Communal poolPrivate solariumAir conditioning+5
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- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €440,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €442,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €442,000
- Ground-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Villa, Zona Calvario, Estepona · €450,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom Apartment in La Concha-Resina Golf, Estepona · €453,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €459,700
- Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona Golf · €460,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom Bungalow in Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo, Estepona · €462,118
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €465,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €465,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €467,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona Golf · €470,000
- Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Parque Central, Estepona · €470,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €479,000
- Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €485,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build in Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €486,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €487,500
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona Centro, Estepona · €489,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €489,000
- New-Build 2-Bedroom Penthouse, Valle Romano Golf, Estepona · €489,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €492,000
- Ground-Floor 1-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio · €494,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €495,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €499,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Cancelada, Estepona · €505,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €509,000
- Apartment in Estepona · €524,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Los Flamingos, Estepona · €524,600
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €527,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Zona Las Mesas · €549,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Centro, Estepona · €550,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €550,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €550,000
- Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Enmedio · €552,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Centro, Estepona · €559,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €565,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €569,000
- Ground-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €570,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Cancelada, Estepona · €590,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €590,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €602,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Bel-Air-Cancelada-Saladillo · €608,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €610,000
- Solarium 2-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €619,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €619,000
- South-Facing 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €620,000
- Top-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, La Concha-Resina Golf · €625,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Parque Central, Estepona · €625,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom Penthouse, Cancelada (Nueva Milla De Oro) · €626,000
- Fourth-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Zona Las Mesas, Estepona · €630,000
- Top-Floor Solarium Apartment in La Galera, Estepona · €644,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €650,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €654,000
- Second-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Atalaya, Estepona · €668,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €670,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €688,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €690,000
- New-Build Ground-Floor Apartment with SPA, Las Mesas, Estepona · €695,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Costa Del Sol, Estepona · €699,000
- Third-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €700,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas · €710,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build, Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €720,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €724,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Vaquero · €725,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €740,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona, Estepona · €742,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Estepona · €742,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €750,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero, Estepona · €753,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €755,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €770,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, La Concha-Resina Golf · €774,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, La Concha-Resina Golf · €774,000
- Sixth-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €782,700
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €790,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- Apartment in Estepona · €795,000
- New-Build 2-Bedroom Penthouse with Solarium, Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Las Mesas, Estepona · €795,000
- Second-Floor Penthouse in Nueva Atalaya, Estepona · €795,000
- 3-Bedroom New-Build Townhouse with Solarium, Estepona · €800,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €810,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Parque Central · €815,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Whater Gardens · €815,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €820,000
- First-Floor New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment, Las Mesas · €825,000
- Solarium New-Build 3-Bedroom Penthouse, Paraiso-Barronal · €829,000
- Fifth-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Las Mesas, Estepona · €833,700
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Townhouse with Garden, Estepona Golf · €834,000
- New-Build 1-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona, Estepona · €845,000
- Third-Floor 2-Bedroom Apartment in Zona Las Mesas, Estepona · €849,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Townhouse in Estepona, Estepona · €850,000
- 4-Bedroom New-Build Townhouse in Estepona, Estepona · €850,000
- New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment in Las Mesas, Estepona · €850,000
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Sotoserena · €860,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Atalaya, Estepona · €865,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Selwo, Estepona · €868,000
- Top-Floor 2-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €868,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bed New-Build Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €885,000
- Ground-Floor 4-Bedroom Townhouse in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €886,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Atalaya, Estepona · €895,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Ground-Floor Apartment, Paraiso-Barronal · €895,000
- Top-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Vaquero · €899,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Townhouse in Atalaya, Estepona · €900,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Arroyo Enmedio · €904,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Enmedio · €904,000
- First-Floor New-Build 2-Bedroom Apartment, Estepona · €919,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Townhouse in Estepona, Estepona · €950,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Parque Central, Estepona · €953,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €960,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Bungalow in Cancelada, Estepona · €962,000
- First-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Nueva Atalaya · €965,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €985,000
- Two-Storey 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €999,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bed New-Build Bungalow, Cancelada, Estepona · €1,012,000
- Smart 3-Bedroom New-Build Villa in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €1,040,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in La Galera, Estepona · €1,045,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa in Puerto de Estepona, Estepona · €1,046,000
- Top-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Arroyo Enmedio, Estepona · €1,054,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Las Mesas, Estepona · €1,080,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Apartment in Los Flamingos, Estepona · €1,085,750
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Sotoserena · €1,120,000
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €1,174,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €1,212,000
- Large First-Floor 3-Bedroom Apartment, Nueva Milla De Oro · €1,224,000
- Apartment in Estepona · €1,240,000
- Top-Floor 3-Bedroom Duplex Penthouse, Nueva Milla De Oro, Estepona · €1,263,000
- Two-Storey 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Sotoserena, Estepona · €1,270,000
- Ground-Floor 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Sotoserena, Estepona · €1,270,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €1,370,000
- Large First-Floor 3-Bedroom Apartment in Sotoserena, Estepona · €1,400,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, El Velerín, Estepona · €1,442,000
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Whater Gardens · €1,453,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Villa in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €1,500,000
- Single-Storey 4-Bedroom Villa in Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €1,519,382
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa with Solarium, Estepona · €1,550,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Villa with Solarium, Valle Romano, Estepona · €1,590,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa in Estepona Golf, Estepona · €1,600,000
- New-Build 3-Bedroom Villa on 1,086m2, Whater Gardens · €1,650,000
- Golf-Side 5-Bedroom New-Build Villa, Azata Golf Estepona Oeste · €1,695,631
- Ground-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, El Velerín, Estepona · €1,732,000
- First-Floor 5-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in El Velerín, Estepona · €1,775,000
- 3-Bedroom Top-Floor Penthouse in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €1,948,000
- New-Build 6-Bedroom Villa in Azata Golf Estepona Oeste, Estepona · €2,066,360
- New-Build 5-Bedroom Villa in Bel-Air, Estepona · €2,300,000
- New-Build 4-Bedroom Villa in Bel-Air, Estepona · €2,440,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Los Llanos, Estepona · €2,500,000
- 4-Bedroom New-Build Villa in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €2,550,000
- First-Floor 3-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Guadalobón, Estepona · €2,650,000
- New-Build 5-Bedroom Villa on 543m² Plot, Whater Gardens · €2,750,000
- 4-Bedroom New-Build Villa on 500m2 Plot, Whater Gardens · €2,750,000
- 5-Bedroom New-Build Villa in Whater Gardens, Estepona · €2,750,000
- Beachfront 2-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Seghers, Estepona · €3,200,000
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Los Llanos, Estepona · €3,700,000
- New-Build 7-Bedroom Villa in Casasola, Estepona · €4,750,000
- Second-Floor 3-Bedroom Penthouse in Los Llanos, Estepona · €4,800,000
- 5-Bedroom New-Build Villa on 2,333m² Plot, Parque Central · €5,500,000
- Beachfront 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment in Seghers, Estepona · €5,700,500
- First-Floor 4-Bedroom New-Build Apartment, Seghers, Estepona · €6,500,000
- New-Build 6-Bedroom Villa in El Paraíso, Estepona · €6,800,000
- Beachfront 3-Bedroom New-Build Penthouse, Seghers, Estepona · €7,300,000
Costa del Sol· Property Market
Why Buy in Estepona?
Estepona has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, reinventing itself as the Costa del Sol’s most attractive mid-range town. The old centre has been pedestrianised and adorned with murals, flower-lined streets and restored plazas, earning it the nickname “Garden of the Costa del Sol.” Its 21 km of coastline includes long sandy beaches and a modern marina.
Property prices here are 30–50% below equivalent Marbella locations, making Estepona one of the best-value towns on the western Costa del Sol. Apartments in the old town or near the beach start from around €170,000, while new-build developments with sea views range from €300,000 to €600,000. The town is 45 minutes from Málaga Airport and 15 minutes from Gibraltar.
Garden of the Costa del Sol
Pedestrianised streets, over 50 murals, orchid house, and flower-pot-lined alleys — the most beautiful old town on the coast.
30–50% Below Marbella
Beach apartments from ~€170k, sea-view new builds from ~€300k — premium quality at a fraction of Golden Mile prices.
21 km of Coastline
Long sandy beaches, a modern marina and the Estepona Selwo Safari park along one of the coast’s widest beach stretches.
Easy Access
45 min to Málaga Airport, 15 min to Gibraltar and its airport — dual access for international connections.
Market snapshot
The Estepona property market in numbers
Estepona currently has 186 properties for sale with OceanHome, 186 of them new-build. Asking prices for most homes run from €425,000 to €1,861,500, with a median of €754,000 and a typical €5,158 per m². 57 sales completed in the last 90 days, taking a median of 104 days from listing to sale, and 19% of the current listings have had their price reduced.
- For sale now
- 186
- 186 of which new-build
- Median asking price
- €754,000
- Typical range (10th–90th percentile)
- €425,000 – €1,861,500
- Median price per m²
- €5,158
- Sold in the last 90 days
- 57
- Median time to sell
- 104 days
- Listings with a price reduction
- 35
- 19%
Asking prices by band
| Type | Listings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under €150,000 | 0 | 0% |
| €150,000 – €250,000 | 2 | 1% |
| €250,000 – €400,000 | 14 | 8% |
| €400,000 – €700,000 | 67 | 36% |
| €700,000 and above | 103 | 55% |
By property type
| Type | Listings | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| apartment | 111 | €620,000 |
| penthouse | 45 | €782,700 |
| villa | 18 | €2,183,180 |
| townhouse | 8 | €868,000 |
| bungalow | 4 | €712,059 |
Estepona neighbourhoods compared
| Neighbourhood | For sale | Median price | €/m² | Most common |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Mesas | 24 | €705,000 | €6,195 | apartment |
| Estepona Golf | 16 | €430,500 | €4,301 | apartment |
| Arroyo Enmedio | 15 | €552,000 | €6,063 | apartment |
| Whater Gardens | 14 | €1,411,500 | €6,037 | apartment |
| Arroyo Vaquero | 13 | €550,000 | €4,867 | apartment |
| Nueva Milla De Oro | 12 | €804,000 | €4,730 | apartment |
| Bel Air Cancelada Saladillo | 9 | €442,000 | €4,279 | apartment |
| Valle Romano Golf | 6 | €366,500 | €3,304 | penthouse |
| La Concha Resina Golf | 5 | €625,000 | €5,081 | penthouse |
| Sotoserena | 5 | €1,270,000 | €4,456 | apartment |
Based on 186 live OceanHome listings and our completed sales; updated 19 October 2026.
Buying in Costa del Sol
Buyer’s Guide to Estepona
Resale Market Overview
Estepona has been the Costa del Sol's fastest-rising market, driven by a decade-long town-centre transformation — pedestrianised streets, over 50 murals, orchid houses and flower-lined alleys have earned it the "Garden of the Costa del Sol" title. Old-town apartments start from €150,000, while New Golden Mile beachfront developments range from €250,000 to €500,000. The market sits 30–50% below equivalent Marbella prices with comparable or better infrastructure. A marina, new hospital and the Selwo safari park add practical and lifestyle dimensions.
Buying Costs in Estepona
| Cost Item | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Tax (ITP) | 7% | Andalucía rate — among the lowest in Spain |
| Stamp Duty (AJD) | 1.2% | Only on new-build; not payable on resale |
| Notary Fees | 0.5–1% | Scaled by purchase price |
| Legal Fees | 1–1.5% | Independent lawyer strongly recommended |
| Land Registry | 0.5–1% | Registro de la Propiedad inscription |
| NIE Application | €10–15 | Foreigner ID number — required before purchase |
| Estimated Total Costs | 10–12% | On top of the purchase price |
Non-resident buyers can typically obtain a mortgage for 60–70% LTV from Spanish banks. Budget 2–3 months for the full NIE → lawyer → notary → registry process.
Investment & Rental Potential
Rental yields of 5–7% gross are achievable, with the photogenic old town providing excellent marketing material. Capital appreciation has been the highest outside Málaga city — averaging 8–10% annually as the town's reputation grows and Marbella spillover demand intensifies. The New Golden Mile developments between San Pedro and Estepona attract younger, design-conscious buyers pushing prices upward. Community fees in new developments run €100–€200/month.
Insider Tip
The old town within the pedestrianised zone offers the strongest combination of character, rental appeal and appreciation potential — look for apartments on the mural streets or near the orchid house for maximum visual impact. Estepona's proximity to Gibraltar (15 min) provides dual airport access that many buyers overlook — useful for UK connections via the Rock.
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About Estepona
Estepona has undergone one of the most remarkable transformations on the Costa del Sol. Once overlooked in favour of neighbouring Marbella, the town has reinvented itself as the “Garden of the Costa del Sol” — its historic centre now bursting with flower-lined streets, over 50 large-scale murals, and a beautifully restored old quarter that rivals any town in Andalusia.
The town’s 21km coastline features a mix of sandy beaches and rocky coves, far less crowded than Marbella’s. The harbour has been developed into an attractive marina with restaurants and shops, while the seafront promenade stretches for kilometres. The Orchidarium — a stunning glass-domed orchid house in the town centre — is unique on the Costa del Sol.
Estepona maintains a genuine Spanish character that sets it apart from more international resort towns. The central market, the Sunday flea market, the old town tapas bars, and the traditional fiestas all reflect a town that has embraced tourism while preserving its Andalusian soul.
The Basics
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Climate
Summer 28–33°C · Winter 12–18°C
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Airport
65 min from Málaga (AGP)
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Beaches
21km — Playa del Cristo, La Rada, Casasola
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Best Known For
Flower streets, murals, Orchidarium
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Population
~73,000
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Languages
Spanish, English widely spoken
Things to Do
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Flower Streets & Murals
Over 50 large-scale murals decorate building facades, while streets overflow with flower pots and plant displays. The Route of the Murals is a self-guided walking tour through the old town.
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The Orchidarium
A stunning glass-domed conservatory in the town centre housing over 5,000 orchid species from around the world, alongside a waterfall, jungle garden, and educational displays.
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Playa del Cristo
One of the most sheltered and family-friendly beaches on the Costa del Sol — a crescent-shaped cove with calm, shallow water and a traditional chiringuito. Located by the marina.
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Old Town & Market
The restored old quarter is a joy to explore — narrow streets, Plaza de las Flores, the Castle ruins, and the central market selling fresh fish, produce, and local specialities.
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Marina & Seafront
The modern marina has restaurants, shops, and boat trips. The seafront promenade stretches for kilometres, perfect for walking, cycling, or jogging at sunset.
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Maya Kallio
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Maya founded OceanHome and oversees operations across 40+ properties on the Costa del Sol. Every tip in this guide comes from years of first-hand experience helping guests from all over the world.
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