Estepona Property: Apartments and Villas on the Costa del Sol

The town has a pedestrianised old centre known for flower-lined streets, a marina, a long promenade and beaches. Further inland, hillside urbanisations look out over the sea to Africa. The coast has the A-7 and AP-7 motorways, and Málaga airport is roughly 70 km east. Marbella lies about 25 km along the coast.

Buyers are mostly British, Scandinavian, Dutch, Belgian and Middle Eastern, with a mix of second-home owners, retirees and remote workers. Rental demand is strong in summer, but short-term letting in Andalusia needs a tourist registration and community approval, so verify before counting on income.

Foreigners can buy freely in Spain. You will need an NIE tax number, a Spanish bank account and a lawyer to check the land registry, community debts and, for new builds, bank guarantees on deposits. Budget roughly 10-13% on top of the price for taxes and fees (approx.; verify locally). See our Spain guide, mortgage information and buying process.

Nearby options include Marbella and Benahavís, and you can browse villas or penthouses across Spain.