Coastal strip between Cancelada and Benamara, flanking the A-7 and Mediterranean Sea
Low-rise, gardened urbanisations; mix of 1980s pueblo-style and newer contemporary builds
Landmark 16th-century Torre Vigia del Saladillo and wooden Senda Litoral boardwalk
Predominantly Northern European residents; calm ambience outside summer peak
Recent upgrades: fibre-optic internet, improved drainage, widened paseo maritimo
Villacana: whitewashed townhouse clusters around courtyards and pools
Costalita: mid-rise beachfront blocks with tropical gardens and direct sea gates
Saladillo: mix of detached villas, duplex apartments, and modern infill like Arboleda
Most homes offer terraces, communal pools, underground parking; sea or garden views dominant
Gated security common; interior refurb levels vary from original 1980s to turn-key modern
Villacana - Costalita - Saladillo
Estepona East (New Golden Mile), Spain
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Browse properties in Villacana - Costalita - SaladilloBeach: Playa El Saladillo spans ~6 km with lifeguards June–Sept and wooden walkways
Dining: Pepe’s Beach, La Antigua, Jaipur Purple, Salduna Beach within 10 min walk
Shopping: Mercadona Cancelada, Centro Comercial Benavista, farmacia Costalita
Schools: Colegio Atalaya (10 min drive), International School Estepona (5 min)
Healthcare: Hospiten Estepona 7 min, local Clinica Costalita for GP services
Transport: Avanza M-220 buses Marbella–Estepona stop at Costalita hourly
Direct, flat pedestrian access to a long sandy shoreline
Mature landscaping gives established, green streetscape
Boardwalk enables safe cycling/jogging to Guadalmansa and Benamara
Strong holiday-rental demand due to beachfront positioning
Quick A-7 entry for drives to Marbella, Estepona, airports
A-7 traffic noise affects north-side properties
Limited street parking in July–August
Occasional beach erosion after winter storms
Few venues stay open late; nightlife requires driving to Puerto Banus
Retirees wanting single-level access, sea walks, and quiet off-season living
Families seeking international schools nearby and secure gated communities
Investors targeting high-season rentals in established beachfront complexes
Nightlife enthusiasts wanting clubs and bars within walking distance
Golfers insisting on on-site fairways; nearest courses are a short drive
Buyers desiring authentic Spanish casco antiguo atmosphere on their doorstep
€467,500
€398,000 - €599,000
€590,000
€490,000 - €880,000
€1,875,000
€1,540,000 - €2,800,000
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