Casares

Casares sits between Estepona and Sotogrande on the western Costa del Sol. The whitewashed hilltop pueblo, a quieter coastal strip, and a growing pipeline of new-build apartment developments make the municipality a quietly expanding option on the western arc.

Last updated · 2026-08-12

Character

Casares is a smaller municipality on the western Costa del Sol, quieter than Estepona and less polished than Sotogrande — but with genuine character of its own. The hilltop pueblo (Casares village) is a recognised white-village destination, the coastal strip (Casares Costa) runs along the A-7 with a sequence of new-build apartment developments and golf courses, and the area sits geographically between the Estepona new-build corridor and the Sotogrande resort. The pace is more Spanish than international; the apartment stock has grown substantially in the last decade.

Style of living

Quiet low-rise coastal and village living. The municipality is materially less crowded than the Marbella arc and the apartment developments on the coast are typically lower-density than equivalent Estepona stock. International community exists but is smaller than Marbella or Estepona. The pace suits buyers who prioritise space, sea view, and a quieter rhythm over the central Marbella lifestyle. Most daily errands require a car; the newer developments typically offer internal services.

Typical property types

Apartments in low- to mid-rise developments dominate the coastal strip, frequently with sea views and golf course adjacency. Detached villas and townhouses appear in smaller numbers, often on the lower slopes toward the coast. The pueblo itself is largely traditional village stock with limited new construction. A typical buyer is choosing between an apartment in one of the coastal developments and a smaller villa in the inland valleys.

Who it suits

Buyers prioritising space, sea view, and a quieter rhythm over the central Marbella lifestyle, at price points materially below equivalent Marbella stock. Well suited to buyers considering full-time or part-time residence on the western Costa del Sol without committing to the Marbella arc. Less suited to buyers prioritising marina centrality, dense international services, or established international schooling infrastructure — that is Sotogrande to the south or Marbella to the east.

Getting around

A car is essential. The municipality is dispersed between the pueblo, the coast and the inland valleys, with no commuter rail. Driving to Estepona is around 15–20 minutes, to Marbella around 40–50 minutes, and to Gibraltar around 30–35 minutes. Gibraltar Airport is closer than Málaga for most of the municipality and is the most convenient international gateway.

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