New development · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena

Marina Golden Bay

€998,000 to €1,750,000

2 to 3 beds · 90 to 125 m² built

Ref HT4641769Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Marina Golden Bay is a collection of penthouses in Benalmadena, set between the town and the beach, a six-minute walk from Playa Malapesquera. The homes run from 90 to 125 square metres, with two or three bedrooms and terraces between 21 and 40 square metres. The smaller units suit couples or second-home buyers looking for something manageable. The larger three-bedroom penthouses give families more room and make year-round living feasible.

The setting is urban and convenient. Carrefour Market is three minutes on foot. The marina, Puerto Marina, is next door and brings restaurants, bars and a bit of bustle, which means life and noise. The position just off the AP-7 puts Málaga Airport 29 minutes away by car and keeps the centre of Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa within a four-minute drive. Schools, including The British College, are 11 minutes away. This is a practical spot for families who want beach proximity without total isolation, but it is not a quiet retreat.

The layouts are open-plan, with floor-to-ceiling windows and terraces that face the sea, the pool or the gardens. Sea views come with most units and the elevation of a penthouse means fewer obstructions. The building has a communal pool and parking, and the architecture follows a curved design that maximises terrace space and light.

The drawback is the surroundings. The marina and the main road bring activity, and the immediate area is built up. You are close to everything, but you are also in the middle of it. This suits buyers who want walkable amenities and regular airport access more than it suits those after peace or a village feel.

Features

What this home includes

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

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT4641769
Property type
Penthouse
Developer
MAR DEL
Bedrooms
2 to 3
Bathrooms
2 to 4
Built area
90 m² to 125 m²
Terrace
21 m² to 40 m²
Price range
€998,000 to €1,750,000
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
City
Benalmádena
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Playa Malapesquera
6 minwalk
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
10 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
22 mindrive
The British College
11 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria El Pinillo
3 mindrive
Carrefour Market
3 minwalk
Carrefour
3 minwalk
Lidl
6 minwalk
Supercor
7 mindrive
Hospital
6 mindrive
Farmacia Puerto Marina
1 minwalk
Edificio Eurocentro
3 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
4 mindrive
104 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
29 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.

Marina Golden Bay sits on the sea side of the AP-7, just 457 metres from Playa Malapesquera. The beach is a 6 minute walk away. Málaga Airport is 29 minutes by car, making this a practical base for regular travellers. Carrefour Market is a 3 minute walk, and Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt is 10 minutes by car. The town centre of Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa is a 4 minute drive away. This location works well for families who want beach access and convenient amenities.

18 questions answered

Marina Golden Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

Playa Malapesquera is half a kilometre away, which works out at a six-minute walk. The route is flat and the beach is sandy, so it is genuinely walkable rather than a theoretical distance that forces you into the car. That proximity makes this workable as a beach-access home without needing to drive every time.

The homes range from 90 to 125 square metres, with two or three bedrooms and terraces between 21 and 40 square metres. The smaller two-bedroom units suit couples or second-home buyers who want something easy to manage. The three-bedroom layouts give families enough space for year-round living and include up to four bathrooms in the larger configurations.

It is busy. The development sits next to Puerto Marina, which brings restaurants, bars and foot traffic, and the AP-7 motorway runs close by. You get walkable amenities and a bit of life, but you also get noise and activity. This suits buyers who want convenience and beach access over peace and seclusion.

Most units face the sea, and the penthouse elevation means fewer buildings blocking the line of sight. Some homes look onto the communal pool or gardens instead. The terraces are large enough to use, and the curved building design maximises light and terrace space across the range.

The airport is 8.6 kilometres away and takes about 29 minutes by car. The AP-7 motorway keeps the route straightforward, which makes this practical for lock-up-and-leave use or regular short trips. Benalmadena is close enough to the airport to avoid a transfer becoming an ordeal, but far enough that flight paths do not sit overhead.

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 penthouses in the same city.

This Penthouse

€11,089 / m²

€11,089 × 90 m² = €998,000 asking · entry unit

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