Key insights into the Estepona property market based on current data:
Average Price – €4,863/m²: The average asking price for Estepona properties reached €4,863/m² as of February 2026, with an average property price of €680,000 across the market. Apartments average €4,236/m² while villas reach approximately €3,625/m² on a per square metre basis, with frontline beach properties and those in prime locations such as Paraiso Barronal, Bel Air, and El Campanario commanding premiums of 20 to 30% over comparable inland properties.
One of the Costa del Sol’s Strongest Growth Markets: Property prices in Estepona have risen over 20% between 2023 and 2025, with asking prices up nearly 19% since March 2024 alone. Transaction volumes rose approximately 12% in Q1 2025 year-on-year, driven by growing international demand from buyers in the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Scandinavia, and the Middle East. Estepona posted a 7.13% price increase during 2025, outpacing both Marbella and BenahavÃs and firmly establishing itself as the fastest-growing market in the Golden Triangle.
New Build Activity Leading the Market: Estepona leads the Golden Triangle for new construction, with 77% of 2024 property sales comprising new builds. New listings are actively launching across Estepona East, Las Mesas, La Gaspara, El Campanario, Altos de Estepona, and Nueva Atalaya, with prices ranging from modern apartments starting at €300,000 to exclusive development villas exceeding €2 million. Notable active projects include Las Mesas Infinity Homes, Aurea Villas in Estepona Golf, Marine Hills, and the St. Regis Residences at Finca CortesÃn.
Strong Rental and Investment Returns: Rental demand in Estepona is robust, with long-term rental prices rising nearly 35% year-on-year and gross rental yields of up to 6.57% achievable in central locations. Price growth is forecast at 4 to 6% annually through 2026, with Estepona’s ongoing infrastructure investment, including a €113 million marina redevelopment and a planned coastal rail link to Málaga, adding further long-term value for buyers and investors.
