by West of Estepona the coastline changes character. The urbanisations are lower, the golf courses are larger, and the price per square metre drops. Casares Costa is where that trade becomes visible: €390,000 for a two-bedroom of 98 m² in a scheme with a pool and a gym.
The numbers
| Price range | €390,000 – €575,000 |
| Bedrooms | 2 – 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 – 3 |
| Built size | 98 – 179 m² |
| Plot | 0 – 98 m² |
| Homes | 134, in nine blocks |
| Orientation | West-southwest |
| Reference | HZR4787134 |
What the entry price means per square metre
€390,000 at 98 m² is €3,980 per m². €575,000 at 179 m² is €3,212 per m². Compare that with Estepona at €3,539 for 89 m² on the entry unit, and the difference is real but not dramatic — the saving is in the larger units, not the smallest.
The layout logic
Nine blocks, all oriented west-southwest. That orientation is chosen for afternoon light and for the view; some units have sea views, all have landscape. Living and dining rooms open onto spacious terraces, and the kitchens are open-plan and fully equipped.
Communal: gardens, a swimming pool, a gym, and a security system described as sophisticated. The listing also refers to first-class wellness facilities.
What you give up
Distance. Casares Costa sits further west than Estepona, which means a longer drive to Málaga airport and to Marbella. In exchange you get Sabinillas and La Duquesa within easy reach, Gibraltar and the western coast close by, and a lower price per square metre on larger units.
The area is described as booming for year-round residence — which is also a warning that the services are catching up rather than established.
What to ask
Which units have sea views? “Some with sea views” is not a specification. Ask for the block and floor that carry it, and the price difference.
What are the wellness facilities? The phrase is vague. Ask what is actually built.
Community fees. Pool, gym and a security system — get the number before you compare with Estepona.
Drive times. Ask for the real times to Málaga airport, Marbella and the nearest beach, rather than the regional description.
Who it suits
Buyers who want space, golf and a quieter coast, and who do not need to be in Marbella regularly. Also buyers comparing Estepona and finding the larger units out of reach.
It does not suit anyone who needs an airport run in 30 minutes, or who wants a town centre on foot.
FAQ
How many homes? 134, in nine blocks, with two to four bedrooms.
Is there a gym? Yes, in the communal areas, alongside gardens and a pool.
Are the terraces large? The listing describes spacious terraces connected to the living and dining rooms; ask for the m² per type.
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