3 Bedroom Townhouse in Benamara
Description
Beachfront Townhouse with Excellent Rental Income – Belén Beach, Estepona A rare opportunity to acquire a spacious corner townhouse in the sought-after beachfront community of Belén Beach, ideally positioned between Estepona and Marbella, with direct access to the Mediterranean coastline.
The property offers approximately 155 m² of registered living space arranged across three levels. It features three generously sized bedrooms, three bathrooms, and a guest toilet, complemented by bright and inviting living and dining areas, a fully equipped kitchen, and several private outdoor spaces designed for relaxing, dining, and entertaining.
Stylishly presented throughout, the townhouse benefits from three private terraces and a private garden area, offering excellent opportunities to enjoy the Costa del Sol lifestyle throughout the year. Belén Beach is a secure, gated development with beautifully maintained communal gardens, two swimming pools, and direct access to the beach.
The property is equally suitable as a permanent residence, luxury holiday home, or high-performing rental investment. It holds an active tourist rental licence, VFT/MA/73600, authorising accommodation for up to six guests.
With its beachfront setting, spacious accommodation, and strong year-round appeal, the property offers an estimated annual gross tourist rental income of approximately €50,000–€60,000, depending on occupancy levels, seasonal pricing, and property management. Further benefits include two underground parking spaces and a private storage room.
The property is conveniently located close to restaurants, shops, international schools, golf courses, beach clubs, and essential amenities. San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banús, Marbella, and Estepona are all within easy reach.
Key Features Frontline beach development Spacious corner townhouse Three bedrooms Three bathrooms plus guest toilet Approximately 155 m² of registered living space Distributed across three levels Three private terraces Private garden area communal swimming pools Communal area with Tennis court , basketball, football, BBQ and more Direct beach access Two underground parking spaces Private storage room Active tourist rental licence: VFT/MA/73600 Licensed accommodation for up to six guests Estimated gross rental income of €50,000–€60,000 per year Excellent investment, holiday-home, or permanent-residence opportunity
Features and amenities
- Setting: Beachfront, Country, Beachside, Mountain Pueblo, Close To Sea, Close To Schools, Urbanisation, Front Line Beach Complex
- Orientation: South East
- Condition: Excellent
- Pool: Communal
- Climate Control: Air Conditioning, Pre Installed A/C, Hot A/C, Cold A/C
- Views: Sea, Mountain, Beach, Country, Garden, Courtyard, Street
- Features: Fitted Wardrobes, Near Transport, Private Terrace, WiFi, Paddle Tennis, Tennis Court, Storage Room, Marble Flooring, Barbeque
- Furniture: Fully Furnished
- Kitchen: Fully Fitted
- Garden: Communal
- Security: Electric Blinds, Alarm System, 24 Hour Security, Safe
- Parking: Underground, Garage, Street, Communal
- Utilities: Electricity
- Category: Bargain, Beachfront, Distressed, Holiday Homes, Investment, Resale
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Saladillo / Benamara
Saladillo / Benamara sits in that practical stretch of eastern Estepona between the beach side urbanisations and the A-7 strip of everyday services. It is not a picture-postcard old town area and it is not full Marbella gloss either; its appeal is convenience, established residential stock, and a location that makes day-to-day living straightforward. Buyers usually come here for usable coastal living rather than bragging rights.
Life here is shaped by the coast road and the layout of long-established residential communities. You get a mix of villas, townhouses and apartment complexes, with some parts feeling greener and quieter than first impressions from the main road suggest. It suits buyers who want to be near the sea, near services, and within easy reach of San Pedro, Puerto Banús and central Estepona without paying for a more high-profile postcode. The trade-off is that the area feels functional in places, spread out in others, and not especially atmospheric in the village sense.
Area scores
It is well placed on the coast for straightforward road access to Málaga Airport by Costa del Sol standards.
This is not an urban centre and feels more suburban-coastal than city-like.
Beachside sections and easy access to the sea give it a strong everyday coastal feel.
The mix of space, residential communities and everyday usability can suit family buyers well.
Its practical layout and year-round usability make it a strong candidate for regular living.
The wider New Golden Mile and Atalaya side of this area place it in a golf-relevant part of the coast.
It works well for second-home owners who want convenience, coast and easy access up and down the shoreline.
The New Golden Mile location attracts a broad international buyer and owner base.
Its broad appeal and useful location support buyer interest, though it is not a guaranteed high-growth headline market.
Its established, lived-in character gives it more of a resident feel than a purely transient resort zone.
Some attractive homes exist here, but the area is not mainly defined by top-tier status or trophy branding.
It does not centre around a marina environment.
This is firmly a coastal corridor location rather than an inland or mountain-led one.
This is more about residential convenience than late-night atmosphere.
It can function well for day-to-day family life, but it is not especially known for a major parks-led identity.
Quiet pockets exist, but the area overall can feel busier and more functional than secluded.
There are properties with decent space, especially older homes, but the area is still part of a built-up coastal strip.
The coastal position and easy access to surrounding hotspots give it solid rental appeal for many property types.
The wider area is well served, though this sub-area is more about convenience than being a standout dining destination in itself.
The surrounding coastal zone supports an active lifestyle, though this sub-area is not defined by one major sports identity.
Buyers often look here for a more practical price-to-location balance than in the most prestigious nearby addresses.
It lacks the compact, characterful village feel that buyers get in old-town or hillside pueblo settings.
Some pockets are reasonably convenient on foot, but the area overall is spread out and often car-friendly rather than fully walkable.
It is better for casual coastal strolling than for standout hiking or scenic inland walking.
Saladillo / Benamara is one of those Costa del Sol areas that makes more sense on the ground than it does on paper. If you only judge it by the road names and commercial strip references, it can sound anonymous. In reality, it has a very specific buyer audience: people who want a practical, lived-in coastal base with decent space, established greenery in some urbanisations, and easy access in both directions along the coast. This is not where you come for old-Andalucía charm, marina theatre or ultra-prime cachet. It is where you come because you want to get to the beach, get to daily essentials, and get to the rest of the coast without much fuss. Some pockets feel more residential and settle
Area intelligence
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People and lifestyle
- Market feel
- Market interest is usually supported by the area’s practical location on the eastern Estepona stretch, its established housing stock and its relevance to both full-time living and second-home use. Demand is often strongest for well-kept properties in greener o
- Local energy
- Established coastal urbanisations; practical everyday living; beachside access in parts; road-linked convenience; mixed villas, townhouses and apartments; lower-key New Golden Mile setting; stronger on function than atmo
Weather profile
- Winter average
- 13,4°C
- Summer average
- 26,3°C
- Annual rainfall
- 730,3 mm
- Rainy days
- 70,3
- Sunshine hours
- 3.833
Open-Meteo historical weather 2023-2025
Nearby area signals
- Restaurants
- 4
- Bars
- 2
- Supermarkets
- 1
- Padel clubs
- 2
- Gyms
- 1
Google Places density counts 2026-07-24
Current asking market
- Total listings
- 92
- Sample used
- 92
- Median asking
- 745.000 €
- Median per m²
- 4.733 €/m²
- Average asking
- 888.510 €
Resales snapshot for Saladillo / Benamara
Buyers who do best here are usually the ones prioritising usability, settled residential feel and sensible positioning over image. T
Local recommendations
Cortijo Luidze
A standout local dining choice in Saladillo with a polished setting and broad appeal for residents and visitors alike.
Pachamama Estepona / Marbella
A lively nearby restaurant on the coast road known for a more social atmosphere and distinctive international menu.
Maa Indian Restaurant – Estepona
A well-regarded Indian restaurant in El Pilar that adds practical variety to the local dining scene.
Café de Theresa
A dependable Estepona café for coffee, light lunches and relaxed daytime stops.
Bossa Estepona
A handy café option to the east of Estepona, suited to casual meet-ups and everyday coffee runs.
The International School Estepona
A practical international school option for families in the wider Estepona–San Pedro corridor, within straightforward reach of Saladillo and Benamara.
Public school María Espinosa
A public primary school option in Estepona for families considering the state system.
I.E.S. Mar de Alborán
A public secondary school in Estepona serving the wider municipality.
Vogue Clinic
A reputable private medical provider in Estepona for routine appointments and general healthcare needs.
HAR Estepona
A public hospital facility in Estepona for broader healthcare access within the municipality.
El Paraíso Golf
A well-known golf course close to the area, popular with residents looking for regular play nearby.
Atalaya Golf & Country Club
A long-established golf club near the area that adds to the strong sporting appeal of this stretch of coast.
Senzia Spa Estepona
A nearby spa in Benamara that offers an easy local option for downtime and wellness treatments.
Playa de Saladillo
The local beach at Saladillo is the stretch of coast most closely tied to the area’s everyday lifestyle and identity.