New development · Costa del Sol · Manilva

Grand Bay Apartments

€390,000 to €650,000

2 to 3 beds · 82 to 104 m² built · Est. completion Q4 2027

Ref HT5362615Updated daily · Last sync 26 August 2026

About this property

Overview

Grand Bay Apartments offers two and three bedroom homes in Manilva, in a stretch of coast that remains quieter than much of the western Costa del Sol. The development sits between the AP-7 motorway and the sea, with the beach a 14 minute walk away. This is the Bahía Las Rocas area, where the shoreline is still largely natural, dotted with traditional beach bars rather than high-rise blocks.

The apartments range from 82 to 104 square metres, with two bathrooms throughout. Terraces are generous, from 30 square metres on the smaller flats to over 100 square metres on penthouses with solariums. Some ground floor units include gardens. All homes face southeast or southwest, and many have direct sea views. The layout puts living spaces on the terrace side, so you get light and a view of the Mediterranean rather than staring at a corridor or neighbouring block.

The setting means certain trade-offs. A 14 minute walk to the beach is manageable, but you are not stepping onto sand from your door, and the motorway sits behind the development. You have quiet beaches and traditional chiringuitos close by, but the wider choice of restaurants, shops and nightlife in Estepona or Sotogrande requires a car. Gibraltar Airport is 33 minutes away, which helps if you travel often or rent the property out. Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande is 14 minutes by car, and the marina at Puerto de Sotogrande is 12 minutes.

The communal areas include pools, landscaped gardens and a fitness lounge. This suits buyers who want a beachside home on a quieter part of the coast, with access to golf and the airport, and who do not need to walk to a full town centre.

Features

What this home includes

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

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5362615
Property type
Apartment
Bedrooms
2 to 3
Bathrooms
2
Built area
82 m² to 104 m²
Terrace
30 m² to 109 m²
Price range
€390,000 to €650,000
Est. completion
Q4 2027
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
City
Manilva
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

Nearest beach
14 minwalk
Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande
14 mindrive
Puerto de Sotogrande
12 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Barbésula
9 mindrive
Eroski
10 mindrive
Dia
10 mindrive
Supercor
11 mindrive
Hospital
9 mindrive
Farmacia Torreguadiaro
7 mindrive
Galerías Comerciales Andalucía
27 mindrive
4 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
88 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
33 mindrive
Beachside, south of the coastal road (A-7), close to the Mediterranean.

Location

Manilva

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

Grand Bay Apartments sits on the sea side of the AP-7 in Manilva, between the motorway and the Mediterranean. The nearest beach is a 14 minute walk or 7 minute drive away. Gibraltar Airport is 33 minutes by car, making this convenient for regular travellers. You'll find Real Club de Golf de Sotogrande just 14 minutes away by car, and Puerto de Sotogrande marina is 12 minutes drive. Essential services are close by, with a hospital 9 minutes away and Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria Barbésula school also 9 minutes drive. This location works well for families who want beach access, golf enthusiasts, and anyone needing quick airport connections.

18 questions answered

Grand Bay Apartments: Frequently Asked Questions

Terraces range from 30 square metres on the smaller apartments to over 109 square metres on penthouses with solariums. Ground floor units include private gardens, while upper floors have balconies or roof terraces. All outdoor space faces southeast or southwest, so you get sun for most of the day and sea views on many units.

The nearest beach is 1.1 kilometres away, which takes about 14 minutes on foot. That is a manageable walk if you go to the beach most days, but not the step-out-of-your-door access you get closer to the shore. The beaches here are quieter and less developed than those further east along the Costa del Sol.

The beach is a 14 minute walk, but supermarkets, schools and the hospital are all 9 to 10 minutes by car. Manilva town, Estepona and Sotogrande marina are also a drive away. This is a quieter stretch of coast with fewer amenities on the doorstep, so you need a car for day-to-day errands and for wider choice of restaurants and shops.

Gibraltar Airport is 21 kilometres away, about 33 minutes by car. That makes the development practical for lock-up-and-leave use or for short-term rentals, because guests do not face a long transfer. The proximity also suits buyers who travel often and want an alternative to Málaga, which is over an hour further east.

Many homes have direct sea views across the Mediterranean, while others look over the communal gardens and pool. All apartments face southeast or southwest, so living rooms and terraces get morning or afternoon sun. The development sits between the AP-7 motorway and the coast, so rear-facing rooms back onto the road rather than open countryside.

Buying off-plan in Manilva 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

€4,756 / m²

€4,756 × 82 m² = €390,000 asking · entry unit

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