New development · Costa del Sol · Manilva

VESTA MARE

€435,000 to €1,360,000

1 to 4 beds · 72 to 187 m² built · Est. completion 2028-09-30

Ref HT5392981

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About this property

Overview

VESTA MARE is a new development of 1 to 4-bedroom ground floor apartments for sale in Manilva, Costa del Sol, priced from €435,000 to €1,360,000. The project occupies a beachfront position immediately adjacent to Duquesa Castle, a 16th-century fortification that gives the development an unusual historical anchor point. Three residential buildings will be constructed across the site, and the developer is incorporating an interpretive museum into the scheme, open to both residents and the public. This is one of very few new build opportunities directly on the beach in this part of the western Costa del Sol, where most recent construction has moved inland.

Built sizes range from 72 to 187 m², with bathroom counts from one to three depending on the configuration. All units are ground floor apartments with private terraces that connect to open-plan living and dining areas. Shared amenities include an infinity-edge swimming pool with Mediterranean views, a separate children's pool, landscaped gardens, a central plaza, an indoor gym, and a multipurpose room for co-working or events. Underground parking is included, with assigned spaces and private storage rooms for each unit. The developer has specified sustainable architecture and what they describe as avant-garde design across the interiors, with minimalist bathrooms and designer kitchens fitted as standard.

Duquesa Marina is approximately 3 kilometres west along the coast, a ten-minute drive, with restaurants, yacht berths, and a small commercial centre. Manilva attracts a mix of northern European second-home buyers and year-round residents, many drawn by the lower price point compared to Estepona or Marbella further east. The town itself is quiet, with a Spanish character that has not been heavily developed for tourism. The beachfront here is less built up than much of the Costa del Sol, which accounts for both the appeal and the relative distance from larger amenities. Sotogrande is 15 minutes by car to the west, Gibraltar airport 25 minutes, Málaga airport just over an hour.

This is an off-plan project, so construction has not yet been completed. The standard Spanish payment structure applies: a reservation deposit secures the unit, followed by stage payments linked to construction milestones, with the balance due on completion when keys are handed over. All amounts and the specific payment schedule must be confirmed directly with the developer. Independent legal representation is strongly recommended for any off-plan purchase in Spain. The on-site museum, once operational, will be a permanent feature of the development and may influence the community dynamic in ways that differ from a purely residential scheme.

Features

What this home includes

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

Property details

Specifications

Reference
HT5392981
Property type
Ground Floor Apartment
Bedrooms
1 to 4
Bathrooms
1 to 3
Built area
72 m² to 187 m²
Terrace
11 m² to 88 m²
Price range
€435,000 to €1,360,000
Completion
2028-09-30
Pool
Yes
Garden
Yes
Garage
Yes
Beachfront
Yes
Beach side
Yes
Sea view
Yes
Area
La Duquesa
City
Manilva
Coast
Costa del Sol

What's Nearby

La Duquesa
2 minwalk
Golf Academy Albayt Resort
10 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa
4 mindrive
Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Luis de Sabinillas
4 mindrive
Lidl
4 mindrive
Eroski
5 minwalk
Dia
5 minwalk
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona
12 mindrive
Farmacia la Duquesa
7 minwalk
Carrefour
18 mindrive
Estepona
19 mindrive
36 restaurants & bars
within 12 minwalk
Málaga Airport (AGP)
79 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
38 mindrive
Beachside, south of the coastal road (A-7), close to the Mediterranean.

Location

La Duquesa, Manilva

Location shown is the development site. This development is in La DuquesaManilvaCosta del Sol.

Vesta Mare sits on the sea side of the AP-7, just 193 metres from La Duquesa beach. You can walk to the sand in two minutes or drive in one. Gibraltar Airport is 38 minutes away by car. The Puerto Deportivo de la Duquesa marina is a four minute drive, perfect if you want boat access. Golf Academy Albayt Resort is ten minutes away by car. Colegio de Educación Infantil y Primaria San Luis de Sabinillas is nearby for families with children. This location works well for buyers who want beach living with easy access to golf and water sports.

18 questions answered

VESTA MARE: Frequently Asked Questions

VESTA MARE prices range from €435,000 for a 1-bedroom apartment up to €1,360,000 for a 4-bedroom unit. All apartments at VESTA MARE include either a private or communal pool access, a private garage, and for many units, a private garden. The exact inclusions depend on which specific apartment you choose within the development.

VESTA MARE is located in La Duquesa on the Costa del Sol, positioned right on the beachfront. This means you have direct beach access and are close to the local marina, restaurants, and amenities that La Duquesa offers, while still being part of the wider Costa del Sol area with its golf courses and coastal towns nearby.

VESTA MARE offers ground floor apartments ranging from 72 m² up to 187 m² in built size. You can choose from 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, or 4-bedroom configurations, so whether you're looking for a compact coastal home or a spacious family property, VESTA MARE has options to suit different needs.

VESTA MARE's main draw is its beachfront position in La Duquesa, which means you get sea views and direct beach access from a ground floor apartment. Every unit at VESTA MARE benefits from this beach-side location, and many include private gardens, making it rare to find this combination of beachfront living with outdoor space in the area.

VESTA MARE is expected to be completed on 30 September 2028. This gives you a clear timeline for your investment, and you can plan your move to this beachfront development accordingly once construction is finished.

Buying off-plan in La Duquesa 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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VESTA MARE

Manilva · From €435,000 · 1 to 4 beds · Completing Q3 2028

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