31 - Castiglione Penthouse

The Property

The Castiglione Penthouse is a duplex apartment on the top floor of the Castiglione complex in Nueva Alcántara, the beachside area of San Pedro de Alcántara. It has a private rooftop terrace with a plunge pool and about 190m² of interior space across two levels. Sleeps up to 8 guests in four bedrooms. The beach and promenade are about 200 metres away on foot. Most guests are surprised by how close that actually is. Please note there is no elevator to access the apartment. It is about 3 flights of stairs.



At a Glance

- Duplex penthouse apartment

- Private rooftop terrace with plunge pool

- Sleeps up to 8 guests

- Four bedrooms, four bathrooms

- 200 metres from San Pedro beach and promenade

- 190 m² across two levels

- Located in the Castiglione complex, Nueva Alcántara

- High-speed fibre Wi-Fi

-Covered parking for two vehicles



The Rooftop Terrace

Most guests end up spending more time on the rooftop than they expect to. It has a private plunge pool (2.5 m x 5 m), a summer kitchen with BBQ, a covered dining area, lounge seating and sun loungers. The views are across the complex gardens and rooftops toward the mountains. It works well throughout the day. A few guests have used it for outdoor working during the day, others for long dinners and late evenings. The sunrises and sunsets from up there are something else.



Recent reviews:

“We spent most of the time at the roof terrace, it is literally that good. We will be back." - Martine, UK

"The roof terrace has a comfy lounge area, gorgeous dining table, sun loungers and small swimming pool. We watched spectacular sunrises and sunsets and were even lucky enough to see several shooting stars one night." - Lindsay, UK



Location — San Pedro Beach and Promenade

The apartment is in the Castiglione complex in Nueva Alcántara, the beachside neighbourhood of San Pedro de Alcántara. San Pedro beach is about 200 metres away, a short walk through the complex and across the road. The beach is wide and generally uncrowded. The sand is darker and slightly coarse, typical of this stretch of the Costa del Sol, and in some areas the shoreline can be slightly stony when entering the water, so aqua shoes can be useful. The promenade runs along the seafront for several kilometres and connects directly to Puerto Banús to the east. Many guests are surprised that you can walk all the way there along the seafront. It is lined with beach restaurants (chiringuitos), cafés, cycle lanes and playgrounds. Walking there along the promenade takes around 30–40 minutes. San Pedro itself is quieter than Puerto Banús and is a proper Spanish town with a year-round community. Local restaurants and supermarkets are within walking distance of the complex. It is a good base if you want easy access to the Costa del Sol without being in the middle of it. The area has a typical Mediterranean climate with long warm summers and mild winters. Spring and autumn are often particularly good for walking, golf and outdoor dining. Winter can bring cooler and occasionally rainy spells, which surprises some guests.



Things to Do Nearby

- San Pedro Boulevard: pedestrian link between town and beach, with playgrounds, and an amphitheatre

- Nueva Alcántara Club: padel courts beside the complex, with the I/O gym nearby

- Guadalmina Golf Club: approx. 4km, with a public driving range and chiringuito on site

- Cable Ski Marbella: wakeboard and water-ski park nearby (seasonal)

- Thursday San Pedro street market: weekly, in the town centre

- Guadalmina river gorge: canyoning route on the doorstep, popular half-day trip



Recent reviews:

"Location is great, beach and promenade only 5 minutes on foot." — Helen, Estonia

"Quiet and still nearby supermarkets, Puerto Banús and the fitness center." — Espen, Norway



Distances

- San Pedro beach: approx. 200m on foot

- Puerto Banús: 5 to 10 minutes by car, or walkable along the promenade

- Marbella town centre: approx. 15 minutes by car

- Guadalmina Golf Club: approx. 4km

- Málaga Airport: approx. 45 minutes



Inside the Apartment

The apartment is spread across two floors with a large open-plan living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and four bathrooms. There is plenty of space for a larger group without it feeling crowded.

- Fully equipped kitchen: oven, microwave, dishwasher, traditional filter and a pods coffee machine, kettle, toaster, washing machine and dryer

- Four bathrooms: two with bathtub, two with shower

- Air conditioning throughout

- Central heating for cooler months

- Satellite TV with international channels

- High-speed fibre Wi-Fi, suitable for streaming and remote work



Bedrooms and Layout

- Bedroom 1: Master suite with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom and private terrace.

- Bedroom 2: Double room with two double beds and shared bathroom access

- Bedroom 3: Twin room with two single beds and shared bathroom access.

- Bedroom 4: This studio bedroom has its own entrance and en-suite bathroom. It is not internally connected to the main apartment. Guests need to exit the front door to reach it. It works well for adult guests who want some independence, but is not suitable for young children sleeping separately from the main group. Worth knowing before you book, and if you are not sure whether the layout suits your group, just get in touch.



The Castiglione Complex

Castiglione is one of the original beachside developments in Nueva Alcántara, well-established, well-maintained and generally quiet. The buildings are low-rise and there are no lifts. The penthouse is on the top floor and accessed by stairs. If mobility is a consideration for anyone in your group, it is something to bear in mind before booking. The complex has mature tropical gardens, a large communal swimming pool and whitewashed buildings in a traditional Andalusian style. The apartments are a mix of holiday homes and permanent residences, so it has a neighbourhood feel rather than a resort feel. From the complex it is a short walk to the beach, the promenade and the nearest restaurants and cafés.



Recent review:

"The whole apartment complex was beautiful, well maintained and peaceful, and a perfect

location for everything." — Charlotte, UK



Golf

The apartment is also popular with golf groups. Guadalmina Golf Club is about 4km away and there are several other courses within easy reach along this stretch of the Costa del Sol. The apartment has space for a group of 8 comfortably, and Thomas can help with local arrangements if needed.



Recent review:

"We were a group of 8 friends on a golfing holiday for one week. Thomas organised all we needed and we had a great time." — Geir Arne, Norway



Who Stays Here

The apartment suits groups and families well. The space and the rooftop mean people can be together without it feeling crowded. Recent guests have included multi-generational families (grandparents to young children), groups of friends, golf parties and guests who have used it as a base for remote working. Several guests come back to the same apartment year after year.



During Your Stay

We are based locally in San Pedro de Alcántara and manage all bookings directly. A member of our team will meet you on arrival or arrange key collection depending on your arrival time. If anything comes up during your stay, you can contact us directly on the mobile numbers provided. We are nearby and coordinate everything with our trusted local team.



Recent review:

"Colleen was so helpful from the initial booking, and on arrival Vilma was so helpful, showing us around and giving us all the information we needed." — Robert, Ireland