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Marina de Casares A quiet stretch of coast between Estepona and Sotogrande

What is Marina de Casares?

Marina de Casares is the name given to a residential stretch of coastline in the Casares municipality, sitting on the strip between Estepona and the Sotogrande/San Roque area, close to Casares Costa and Sabinillas. It is not a single branded resort or master-planned estate with its own amenities — the name functions more like a neighbourhood or urbanización label applied to a length of beachfront and near-beachfront housing that has been built up gradually rather than delivered in one coordinated scheme. There is no marina, port, or boat-mooring facility at this location; despite the name, it does not refer to a literal harbour.

Housing in the area is a mix of low-rise apartment blocks and townhouses, much of it newer construction aimed at the second-home and holiday-rental market that has grown along this part of the coast in recent years. Taylor Wimpey has built in the wider Casares Costa area under its own project name, Solemar, near Casares Beach and Arroyo Parrilla Park — separate branding from "Marina de Casares," and it is not confirmed that this or any other single developer built out the whole area under that name. Buyers looking here are typically drawn by direct beach access and the coast road location rather than by any resort-style facilities on site.

Life in Marina de Casares centres on the beach and the N-340/AP-7 corridor that links it to Estepona in one direction and Sotogrande, San Roque and the Gibraltar border in the other. It suits owners who want a low-key coastal base rather than the golf-and-clubhouse lifestyle found further along the coast at Sotogrande or Finca Cortesín, with day-to-day shopping and services concentrated in nearby Estepona or Sabinillas.

Where is Marina de Casares?

Airport Málaga (AGP) approx. 95 km via AP-7; Gibraltar approx. 30 km
Beach Direct access, on the coastline
Supermarket Estepona or Sabinillas (Manilva)
Schools International schools concentrated in Estepona and Sotogrande
Golf Finca Cortesín and Casares Golf, both a short drive inland/along the coast
Hospital Hospital Costa del Sol (Marbella) or Hospiten Estepona
Getting Around Yes — coast road (N-340/AP-7) location, no rail link
Property Types Apartments and townhouses, mostly newer beachfront and near-beachfront blocks
Pharmacy Estepona or Sabinillas

Who lives in Marina de Casares?

Second-home buyers and holiday-let investors drawn to direct beach access and a quieter coastal setting between Estepona and Sotogrande, rather than to any on-site resort facilities.

What can you do in Marina de Casares?

Eat & Drink

Conrad Costa del Sol Five-star Hilton hotel, multiple restaurants and bars
Bua Garden Restaurant Mediterranean-Thai fusion at Casares Costa Golf clubhouse
Chiringuito Bahia de Casares Beachfront dining, fresh fish and paella
Venta La Choza Traditional venta on the A-7, grilled meats and oxtail
Restaurante Bahu00eda de Casares Cafu00e9 at the Casares crossroads, popular with locals
Restaurante La Casita Argentinian restaurant, rated 4.5 (2155 reviews)
Pollo Pronto Chicken restaurant, rated 4.5 (160 reviews)
Indarra Restaurant Restaurant, rated 4.5 (19 reviews)
Frankie´s Rock and Burguer American restaurant, rated 4.4 (333 reviews)
Marejada Restaurante Moroccan restaurant, rated 4.3 (323 reviews)

Sport & Fitness

Casares Golf 18-hole course a short drive from the coast, part of the wider Casares golf offering.
Finca Cortesín Golf Club Championship course nearby along the coast, one of the area's best-known golf venues.

Wellness

Conrad Costa del Sol Spa Five-star spa with indoor pool, open to non-guests
Casares Fitness Centre Wellness Sauna, steam room and thermal hammocks
Finca Cortesu00edn Spa 2,200 mu00b2 spa 5 min away, snow cave and saltwater pool

Kids & Family

Casares Costa beaches Safe sandy beaches with lifeguards in summer
Selwo Aventura Safari park in Estepona, 20 min drive
Casares village Whitewashed hilltop pueblo with castle ruins, 10 min
Bau00f1os de la Hedionda Free Roman-era thermal springs below Casares village
Marina de Casares

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marina de Casares?

Marina de Casares is the name used for a stretch of residential coastline in the Casares municipality, between Estepona and Sotogrande. It is not a single branded development or resort, and there is no marina or boat-mooring facility on site despite the name — it functions as a general area/urbanización name for beachfront and near-beachfront housing built up over time.

Who built Marina de Casares?

There is no single developer behind the whole area. Taylor Wimpey has a project in the wider Casares Costa area, Solemar, near Casares Beach and Arroyo Parrilla Park, but this is separately branded and the area as a whole has been built out by different builders rather than delivered as one coordinated scheme.

Is Marina de Casares a good place to invest in a rental property?

The area's appeal for renters comes from direct beach access and the coast road location between Estepona and Sotogrande. As with any Costa del Sol property, rental performance depends on the specific building, proximity to the beach, and management — we don't have published yield data specific to this area and would recommend checking comparable listings before making assumptions about returns.

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