New development · Costa del Sol · Benahavís

Vista Lago Residences

€6,995,000 to €9,995,000

3 to 4 beds · 534 to 712 m² built · Est. completion Q4 2026

Ref HT3687095Updated daily · Last sync 16 September 2026

About this property

Overview

Vista Lago Residences is a collection of 18 villas spread across a 200-hectare country club estate in Benahavís, positioned towards the mountains above the AP-7. Each home is individually designed, ranging from 534 to 712 square metres of built space on plots that span from 1,784 to 9,644 square metres. At the upper end, the larger plots give you genuine grounds rather than a typical villa garden. The homes have three or four bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling windows that retract into the walls, and infinity pools facing outward over the surrounding countryside. The views take in the Mediterranean, Gibraltar, the Moroccan coast, golf courses and the forested hills that edge into the UNESCO biosphere reserve to the north.

The setting is quiet and removed, which brings the usual trade-offs. You are a 12-minute drive from Magna Marbella Golf and 19 minutes from San Pedro de Alcántara. The nearest Mercadona is 14 minutes away, Aloha College 13 minutes. Nothing is on foot. This suits buyers who want space, privacy and long sightlines, and who are content to drive for every errand. Families will find the environment safe and secluded, but children will need lifts until they can drive themselves.

The homes share a design language but differ from one another in layout and detail. Inside-outside living is taken seriously here: the main living spaces open fully to the terraces, and the orientation, south to west, holds the afternoon and evening light. Entertainment rooms, gyms and home offices are worked into the floor plans. The plots are large enough that you do not overlook your neighbours, and the development sits within a broader estate that includes its own facilities.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • South facing

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT3687095
Property type
Villa
Developer
REAL DE LA QUINTA
Bedrooms
3 to 4
Bathrooms
3 to 4
Built area
534 m² to 712 m²
Terrace
87 m² to 164 m²
Plot size
1,784 m² to 9,644 m²
Price range
€6,995,000 to €9,995,000
Est. completion
Q4 2026
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Sea view
Yes
South facing
Yes
City
Benahavís
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar
21 mindrive
Magna Marbella Golf
12 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
18 mindrive
Aloha College
13 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria José Banús
16 mindrive
Mercadona
14 mindrive
Supercor
14 mindrive
ALDI
18 mindrive
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
16 mindrive
Farmacia Monte Halcones
17 mindrive
Centro Comercial Marina Banús
17 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
19 mindrive
259 restaurants & bars
within 10 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
68 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.

Location

Benahavís

Location shown is the development site. This development is in BenahavísCosta del Sol.

Vista Lago Residences sits above the AP-7, towards the mountains in Benahavís. You're positioned for easy access to both the coast and inland living. Málaga Airport is 68 minutes away, making international travel straightforward. Magna Marbella Golf is just 12 minutes by car, while San Pedro Alcántara town centre takes 19 minutes to reach. Aloha College and local amenities like Mercadona supermarket are within 13 to 14 minutes' drive. This location works well for families seeking a quieter mountain setting with quick access to golf, schools, and coastal towns.

18 questions answered

Vista Lago Residences: Frequently Asked Questions

Plots range from 1,784 to 9,644 square metres. The larger ones give you grounds with space to landscape properly, rather than a walled garden. That scale is unusual this close to the coast, and it means the homes sit well apart from one another. The built area runs from 534 to 712 square metres, which includes the living space, terraces and any covered entertainment or utility rooms.

Every home looks out over a combination of sea, mountains, golf courses, lake and forest. South to west orientation means you catch afternoon and evening light, and the higher position in Benahavís gives sightlines across to Gibraltar and the Moroccan coast. The views are wide rather than framed, which is the payoff for being set back from the shoreline.

Playa Canina Ventura del Mar is 6.3 kilometres away, about 21 minutes by car. This is not a beach-walk location. The development sits inland of the AP-7 motorway, up towards the mountains, so the sea views come from elevation rather than proximity. The trade is space and quiet for immediate coastal access.

Aloha College is 13 minutes by car, Mercadona 14 minutes, and San Pedro de Alcántara 19 minutes. A medical centre is 16 minutes away. Nothing is within walking distance. The setting suits families who value seclusion and are happy to drive for every errand, but children will need lifts until they can drive themselves.

Málaga Airport is 46 kilometres away, about 68 minutes by car. That makes this workable as a lock-up-and-leave home, though the drive is longer than from developments closer to the coast. The airport run is straightforward, mostly motorway, and the distance means flight paths are not overhead.

Buying off-plan in Benahavís means reserving a property before or during construction. You pay a reservation deposit (typically €6,000 to €12,000), then sign a private purchase contract within 30 days and pay a further 10 to 20% of the purchase price. Staged payments follow the construction milestones. The final 60 to 70% is paid at notary completion when the keys are handed over.

Under Spanish law (Law 57/1968 and its 2015 successor), all off-plan deposits must be covered by a bank guarantee or insurance policy. Your lawyer must verify this before you pay any money. If the developer fails to deliver, you can claim 100% of your deposit plus 6% annual interest. Never transfer funds without a confirmed guarantee in your name.

Spanish law mandates three tiers: a 10-year structural guarantee (Seguro Decenal) for serious structural defects, a 3-year guarantee for habitability issues (waterproofing, insulation, installations), and a 1-year guarantee on finishes and fixtures. These run from the date the licence of first occupation (licencia de primera ocupación) is issued.

New-build purchases are subject to 10% IVA (VAT) on the purchase price, plus 1.2% AJD (stamp duty) in Andalucía. Parking spaces or storage sold separately may attract 21% IVA. Add notary, land registry and legal fees (1 to 2%), budget 12 to 15% on top of the purchase price in total acquisition costs.

Most developers allow personalisation during the early construction phase, choices of floor tiles, kitchen units, bathroom fixtures, paint colours and sometimes layout tweaks. The window for changes is typically 3 to 6 months after signing the contract. Structural changes are rarely possible once work has started. Your sales representative will provide a customisation deadline and specification sheet.

Typical build time in coastal Spain is 18 to 30 months from licence grant to completion. Delays of 3 to 6 months are common due to weather, supply-chain or permit issues. Your contract should specify a longstop completion date and the compensation you are owed for any overrun. Always check whether the building licence has already been granted before reserving.

Key due-diligence points: (1) confirm the building licence is granted, not just applied for; (2) verify all deposits are bank-guaranteed in your name; (3) check the developer's track record and financial standing; (4) review the specification sheet and what is included in the price; (5) confirm the estimated completion date and longstop clause; (6) have an independent Spanish lawyer review the contract before you sign anything.

Yes, both are required before the final notary signing. You can reserve with a passport, but your Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) is needed for the private purchase contract and your Spanish bank account for the staged transfers. Your lawyer can obtain your NIE with a power of attorney in 2 to 4 weeks. Open the bank account on your first trip to Spain or remotely via certain Spanish banks.

Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.

Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.

Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.

Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.

In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.

Market context

How it sits in the market

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This Villa

€13,099 / m²

€13,099 × 534 m² = €6,995,000 asking · entry unit

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