Las Mesas Collection

The development sits between the AP-7 motorway and the coast, a position that brings the beach within walking range but keeps road noise in mind. Playa del Cristo is nine minutes on foot. Puerto Estepona marina and a Carrefour are both under three minutes by car. The town centre of Estepona, with its flower-lined old quarter and range of shops and restaurants, is six minutes away. Azata Golf is an 11 minute drive. Gibraltar Airport is 44 minutes. Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaría Ramón García school is two minutes by car, which suits families with young children.

The terrace sizes vary widely enough to change how you use the space. The smaller ones work as outdoor dining areas. The larger examples become extensions of the living space, with room for loungers and separate zones. South orientation means direct sun for much of the day, which benefits winter use but makes summer afternoons on an unshaded terrace uncomfortable. The scheme is not gated and the block count is low, so communal areas are shared with a small number of neighbours rather than hundreds.

This suits buyers who want a permanent home near Estepona town and the beach without the density of a large complex. It also works for those who prefer a smaller building where you recognise faces. The motorway proximity is the drawback. You gain quick access to Marbella and Málaga, but you live with the hum of traffic.