Afternoon light and open golf views in Benatalaya

A 124 m² built area and a 25 m² terrace define the scale of this resale home. Although catalogued in property feeds as a 2 bedroom middle floor apartment with private pool in Benatalaya, Atalaya, the swimming facilities here are shared across the complex rather than attached to the individual residence. This is the first time the property has come to the market since construction, meaning a buyer is looking at a home held by a single owner from new.

The west-facing terrace and its outlook

The 25 m² terrace faces west, which dictates how the home handles light and heat. Morning hours will remain cool and shaded, while direct sunlight arrives in the afternoon and holds until sunset. Because of how this specific block sits within the complex, the outdoor area is not overlooked by neighbouring apartments. The sightline crosses Atalaya Golf and the surrounding hills, reaching out to the Mediterranean Sea, Gibraltar, and the coast of Africa. A buyer viewing the property in the late afternoon can judge the exact angle of the low sun and see how far it reaches inside.

Inside the apartment and below ground

The layout divides the 124 m² built area into two bedrooms and two bathrooms. For a two-bedroom layout, this is a generous footprint, leaving room for proper circulation and storage without cramped corners. Down in the basement, the title includes one underground garage space and a storage room. Having dedicated subterranean storage keeps golf bags, tools, and seasonal items out of the bedrooms, while the underground bay keeps a vehicle off the street and out of the summer heat.

Four pools, a spa, and 24-hour security

Benatalaya is a gated community with 24-hour security and on-site staff, which suits owners who leave the property empty for stretches of the year. While search categories may group this as a 2 bedroom middle floor apartment with private pool in Benatalaya, Atalaya, the reality on the ground is much larger: residents share four outdoor swimming pools set within landscaped communal gardens, and this block stands close to one of them. For winter use, the complex maintains an indoor spa with a heated pool, sauna, and gym.

Daily errands on foot in Atalaya

The gates of the development sit directly opposite Atalaya International School, cutting the morning school run down to a simple road crossing. Daily provisions do not require a car, as a supermarket is within walking distance, along with an upcoming shopping centre planned to hold restaurants and local services. For wider errands or coastal dining, Estepona, Marbella, and Puerto Banús are a short drive along the main coast road.