La Duquesa, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2025 / La Duquesa, Spain, Laura Hamilton on 6 May 2025

La Duquesa, Spain, Laura Hamilton

Jan is looking for a holiday home in and around La Duquesa on the Costa del Sol which she can enjoy along with her 4 grown-up sons, seven grandchildren and her Cockapoo Bailey. Laura Hamilton is tasked with finding Jan – accompanied by son Jordan – the perfect place for her maximum budget of £130,000. She has five great properties to show them but will any of them be the one for Jan and her family.

About the area

La Duquesa in recent years it has developed a thriving community of expats, a robust property market and a wealth of attractions for all ages. It is a convenient 30-minute drive to Gibraltar and 45 minutes from Málaga (via the tollway) – with long stretches of beach and a picturesque mountain backdrop. Perhaps no longer a “best-kept secret” but still unknown to many who drive past on their way to Sotogrande (or Estepona in the other direction) and don’t notice the turn-off.

Property 1

2 Bedroom Apartment in Chullera

This ground floor apartment has a private garden at the back which opens onto the communal gardens. Inside, there's an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, the main bedroom, a second bedroom, a family bathroom, and a combined toilet and utility room.

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Valued at £131,848 at the time of filming.

Property 2

2 Bedroom Apartment in Chullera Beach

This third floor apartment, accessed via a lift, has a balcony with a sea view to one side, an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area, the main bedroom which opens onto the balcony, a second bedroom, and a bathroom.

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Valued at £122,004 at the time of filming.

Property 3

2 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment in Manilva

As well as access to the communal pool and gardens, this ground floor apartment has a very spacious private courtyard. Inside, there's a large living and dining room, a separate kitchen, the main bedroom, a second bedroom, a bathroom, and a shower room.

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Valued at £131,858 at the time of filming.

Property 4

3 Bedroom Duplex Apartment in Casares Pueblo

This apartment has a large roof terrace with great views, even on a miserable day. Inside, there’s a living and dining room, a separate kitchen, 3 bedrooms — 2 of which have Juliette balconies — as well as a bathroom and a toilet.

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Valued at £126,549 at the time of filming.

Property 5

2 Bedroom Ground Floor Apartment in La Duquesa

This ground floor apartment has a garden that opens onto the communal pool area, a light and airy semi-open-plan living, dining and kitchen space, the main bedroom, a second bedroom, and a shower room.

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Valued at £132,743 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

5 Bedroom Luxury Villa in La Quinta

This very large family home is located in a quiet and very exclusive area. The built area is 600 m2 including 100 m2 covered terrace over 3 floors and with 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. The garden is very private with an amazing view of the golf valley. the pool is a unique infinity design. The living room, typically Andalusian in design, has a very high ceilings and includes a very large dining room and a fully fitted and equipped kitchen.

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Valued at £2,500,000 at the time of filming.