About this property
Overview
Solaia is a small collection of 22 ground floor apartments in Bel Air, a residential area between Estepona and San Pedro Alcántara. The homes range from 123 to 213 square metres built, with two to four bedrooms and terraces that span 38 to 274 square metres. The largest terraces wrap around the apartment, giving you multiple outdoor spaces for different times of day. The smaller ones are still generous by Costa del Sol standards and face either the Mediterranean, the golf courses inland, or the communal pool and gardens.
The layouts vary. Some have private terrace access and sit slightly raised, which helps with views and privacy. Others open directly onto the pool level and are surrounded by planting, giving you more garden feel but less seclusion. The wraparound terrace types suit buyers who entertain or who want separate morning and evening outdoor spaces. The smaller two-bedroom homes work for couples or as a second residence, while the four-bedroom apartments with the largest terraces are aimed at families who spend most of their time outdoors.
Solaia sits on the sea side of the AP-7 motorway, 13 minutes walk from Playa del Saladillo. You can walk to the beach, but you will need a car for most other errands. San Pedro Alcántara town centre is nine minutes drive for restaurants and supermarkets, and Flamingos Golf is seven minutes away. Schools are within eight minutes drive, including international options. Gibraltar Airport is 51 minutes by car, which matters if you travel frequently outside the summer. The development has south and south-west facing orientation, a communal pool, and either garage parking or dedicated spaces.
The setting suits families who want beach access without living in a resort, or golfers who prefer the quieter stretch of coast between Estepona and Marbella. The small size of the development means fewer neighbours and a more residential feel. The drawback is that you are not in a town centre, so everything beyond the beach requires driving.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Private garden
- Parking
- Sea view
- Beachside
- South facing
Property details
Specifications
- Reference
- HT5202886
- Property type
- Apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2 to 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 to 2.5
- Built area
- 123 m² to 135 m²
- Terrace
- 38 m² to 274 m²
- Price range
- €898,900 to €1,131,200
- Est. completion
- Q2 2027
- Pool
- Yes
- Garden
- Yes
- Garage
- Yes
- Beach side
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- South facing
- Yes
- Area
- Bel Air
- City
- Estepona
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
What's Nearby
Location
Bel Air, Estepona
Location shown is the development site. This development is in Bel AirEstepona.
Solaia sits on the sea side of the AP-7, just 13 minutes walk from Playa del Saladillo. Gibraltar Airport is 51 minutes drive away, making this a practical base for frequent travellers. You have Flamingos Golf 7 minutes drive, and San Pedro Alcántara town centre 9 minutes away for restaurants and shops. Schools are close by too, with both Spanish and international options within 8 minutes drive. This location works well for families who want beach access without sacrificing daily convenience, or for golfers who prefer the quieter Costa del Sol towns.
18 questions answered
SOLAIA RESIDENCE: Frequently Asked Questions
What views do the apartments have?
Sea, mountain, golf, country, garden and pool views are all available across the 22 homes. South and south-west orientation means most apartments get afternoon and evening light. Which view you get depends on floor plan and position within the development, but the elevated ground floor apartments tend to capture more distant views towards the coastline or the golf courses inland.
Is the beach within walking distance?
Playa del Saladillo is 13 minutes walk from Solaia. The route is flat and crosses the coastal road, so it is manageable on foot for most buyers. Having the beach that close without being on a busy promenade is part of the appeal here, though you will still need a car for shops, schools and golf.
How big are the terraces?
Terraces range from 38 to 274 square metres. The largest wraparound terraces are bigger than many Costa del Sol apartments and give you separate outdoor spaces for morning sun, shade and evening views. Even the smallest terraces are generous for a two-bedroom home. Terrace size matters more than built area if you live outdoors most of the year.
What is nearby for families?
The International School of Estepona is eight minutes drive, Hospital Hospiten de Estepona is six minutes away, and a supermarket is two minutes by car. San Pedro Alcántara town centre is nine minutes drive for wider shopping and dining. Everything for daily life is within ten minutes, but Bel Air itself is residential and quiet, so you rely on the car for school runs and groceries.
Does this work for year-round living?
The location suits year-round living better than a summer-only second home. You have schools, hospital and supermarkets within a short drive, and the residential setting is quieter than the marina zones. Gibraltar Airport is 51 minutes away, so frequent travel takes longer than from developments closer to Málaga. Families and retirees who stay put for months at a time tend to do better here than buyers who fly in and out weekly.
How does buying off-plan work in Spain?
Buying off-plan in Bel Air 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.
Are my deposits protected if the developer goes bust?
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.
What building guarantees come with a new-build?
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.
What taxes apply to new-build property in Spain?
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.
Can I customise finishes and layout before completion?
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.
How long will construction take?
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.
What should I check before signing an off-plan contract?
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.
Do I need a NIE and Spanish bank account to buy off-plan?
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.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
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.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
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.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Bel Air?
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.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
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.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
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
€7,308 / m²
€7,308 × 123 m² = €898,900 asking · entry unit
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