New development · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena

Stella 8

€680,000 to €810,000

3 beds · 130 to 143 m² built

Ref HT4905526Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Stella 8 is a three-bedroom apartment scheme 338 metres from Playa Las Viborillas in Benalmadena Costa. Each home has two bathrooms and measures between 130 and 143 square metres built, with terraces running from 25 to 68 square metres. The larger terraces suit buyers who want proper outdoor living space, not just a token balcony. Orientations are east or west, and most homes have sea views.

The building sits on the beach side of the AP-7 motorway, so you walk to the sand in four minutes without crossing the main road. Mercadona is two minutes on foot, and Benalmadena Marina is a short drive. Málaga Airport is 35 minutes away by car, which matters if you plan to rent the property or travel often. The British College is three minutes by car, making this workable for families with school-age children who want an international curriculum.

The flats come with underground parking and fully fitted kitchens, including an induction hob, oven, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine. Hot water is produced by an aerothermal system, which is more efficient than a standard boiler. Large windows let in plenty of natural light, a consideration in a scheme this close to the coast where you want to make the most of the setting.

This suits buyers who want to walk to the beach and shops without relying on a car for every errand, but who also need straightforward access to the airport. The location is not quiet. You are next to a working neighbourhood with traffic, a railway line nearby, and the hum of a busy stretch of coast. If you want seclusion, look elsewhere.

Features

What this home includes

  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • Beachside

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT4905526
Property type
Apartment
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Built area
130 m² to 143 m²
Terrace
25 m² to 68 m²
Price range
€680,000 to €810,000
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Area
Benalmadena Costa
City
Benalmádena
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa Las Viborillas
4 minwalk
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
9 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
17 mindrive
The British College
3 mindrive
Colegio Privado Bilingüe Novaschool Benalmádena
7 mindrive
Mercadona
2 minwalk
Supercor
5 mindrive
Dia
7 mindrive
Hospital Vithas Xanit International
7 mindrive
Farmacia Estrella del Mar
2 minwalk
Edificio Eurocentro
10 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
7 mindrive
11 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
35 mindrive
Beachside, south of the coastal road (A-7), close to the Mediterranean.

Location

Benalmadena Costa, Benalmádena

Location shown is the development site. This development is in Benalmadena CostaBenalmádenaCosta del Sol.

Stella 8 sits on the sea side of the AP-7, just 338 metres from Playa Las Viborillas. You can walk to the beach in 4 minutes. Málaga Airport is 35 minutes away by car, making this convenient for frequent travellers. The Mercadona supermarket is a 2-minute walk, while Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt is 9 minutes by car. For families, The British College international school is only 3 minutes away. This location works well for buyers who want beach access, easy airport connections, and all daily amenities within walking distance.

18 questions answered

Stella 8: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa Las Viborillas is 338 metres away, a four-minute walk. The development sits on the beach side of the AP-7 motorway, so you reach the sand without crossing the main road. That makes this one of the easier beachfront locations in Benalmadena Costa for buyers who want to avoid the car for daily swimming.

The British College is 1.1 kilometres away, a three-minute drive. Hospital Vithas Xanit International is 1.7 kilometres, seven minutes by car. A supermarket is two minutes on foot. The combination makes Benalmadena Costa workable for families who need an international school and want health care close by.

Terraces range from 25 to 68 square metres. The larger ones give you proper outdoor living space, not just a token balcony. The smaller ones suit buyers who want less to maintain but still expect somewhere to sit outside.

Málaga Airport is 11 kilometres away, 35 minutes by car. That distance works for lock-up-and-leave owners and tenants who travel regularly. The location close to the beach and to a supermarket also suits short-term letting, though the railway line nearby means this is not a quiet setting.

Orientations are east or west, and most homes have sea views. East-facing apartments get morning sun, west-facing ones get afternoon and evening light. Neither orientation gives you all-day sun on the terrace, so pick based on when you plan to use the outdoor space.

Buying off-plan in Benalmádena Costa 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.

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