New development · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena

Casatalaya Residences

€750,000 to €1,350,000

3 beds · 138 to 206 m² built · Est. completion Q1 2028

Ref HT5063311Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

These are large three-bedroom apartments built on a smaller scale than most developments on this stretch of coast. The complex holds just 28 homes, which makes the shared facilities feel less institutional. Built sizes run from 138 to 206 square metres, and terraces add another 22 to 80 square metres, so the range is wide enough that a couple buying for retirement and a family with teenagers could both find a layout that works.

The location puts you on the sea side of the AP-7 motorway in Benalmadena, which means you are close to the beach without crossing traffic arteries to reach it. Málaga Airport is a 35-minute drive, useful for frequent travel. A Mercadona supermarket is five minutes by car or 18 minutes on foot, so you can manage weekly shopping without long trips. The motorway access is direct, which speeds up journeys along the coast but also means you hear the AP-7 from the building. That is the trade-off for beachfront positioning with good road links.

The apartments are designed with cross ventilation and open layouts. Kitchens are by Modulnova and sit within the main living space rather than behind a wall. Every home has sea views, and the orientation maximises natural light. The communal areas include an indoor pool alongside the outdoor one, a gym and a social lounge with coworking space. Each apartment comes with underground parking and a storage room. The gardens and pool deck give you outdoor space without the upkeep of a private plot, though some homes have small private gardens of up to 108 square metres.

This suits buyers who want a beachside address with airport access and a manageable drive to Málaga or Marbella, but it does not suit anyone who needs quiet. The motorway is close enough to be audible, and that will not change.

Features

What this home includes

  • Pool
  • Private garden
  • Parking
  • Sea view
  • Beachfront
  • Beachside

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5063311
Property type
Apartment
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Built area
138 m² to 206 m²
Terrace
22 m² to 80 m²
Plot size
4 m² to 108 m²
Price range
€750,000 to €1,350,000
Est. completion
Q1 2028
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beachfront
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
City
Benalmádena
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Beach
7 minwalk
Mercadona
18 minwalk
Lidl
7 mindrive
Supercor
7 mindrive
Carrefour
9 mindrive
Farmacia Estrella del Mar
18 minwalk
Centro Idea
13 mindrive
8 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
35 mindrive
Beachside, south of the coastal road (A-7), close to the Mediterranean.

Location

Benalmádena

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

Casatalaya Residences sits on the sea side of the AP-7 in Benalmadena, putting you between the motorway and the Mediterranean. Málaga Airport is 12.2km away, about a 35-minute drive, so getting to the airport is straightforward. You can walk to Mercadona supermarket in 18 minutes, or drive there in 5 minutes for everyday shopping. The location works well for families who want easy access to the coast and quick connections to the airport without being in the busiest part of the coast.

18 questions answered

Casatalaya Residences: Frequently Asked Questions

The beach is 0.6 kilometres away. That is close enough to walk in about seven minutes, and you do not need to cross the motorway to reach it because the development sits on the sea side of the AP-7.

Built areas range from 138 to 206 square metres, with terraces adding 22 to 80 square metres. The smallest home gives you roughly the floor space of a three-bedroom semi-detached house in the UK, and the largest is nearly half as big again.

Most rely on the communal gardens and pool deck, which keeps your maintenance to zero. A few homes have private gardens of up to 108 square metres, but the majority share the outdoor facilities, which suits owners who travel often or let the property out.

Málaga Airport is 12 kilometres away, about 35 minutes by car. Direct motorway access from Benalmadena shortens the drive, which makes the home workable for frequent short stays or letting to holidaymakers who fly in weekly.

All the apartments have sea views, and the orientation is north. That sounds counterintuitive, but it means the glass faces the Mediterranean and daylight comes in without the hard glare you get from south-facing rooms in this climate.

Buying off-plan in Benalmádena 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

Live €/m² comparisons from current inventory of similar apartments in the same city.

This Apartment

€5,435 / m²

€5,435 × 138 m² = €750,000 asking · entry unit

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