For sale · Costa del Sol · Marbella
Available1-Bed Apartment in La Alcazaba, Marbella
Residential complexLa AlcazabaGated community
€535,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 58 m² built
Ref HT5541463Updated daily · Last sync 10 November 2026
About this property
Overview
One-bedroom apartment with beachfront position in Puerto Banús, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor property in La Alcazaba places you metres from the sand, with direct access from the terrace to mature gardens that separate the building from the beach. The apartment has been renovated, including a new kitchen fitted with Bosch appliances, and measures 58 m² of interior space with a 5 m² terrace that opens directly from the living area.
The layout is open plan, connecting the kitchen, dining and sitting areas in one continuous space. Air conditioning runs through every room, and the terrace leads onto communal gardens rather than a corridor or car park. The single bedroom accommodates a double bed, and the bathroom has been updated. One allocated parking space is included. The ground-floor position means no stairs between the entrance and the front door.
La Alcazaba is a gated complex with a swimming pool, gym, spa facilities and 24-hour security. The gardens here are among the most established in Puerto Banús, with tall palms and year-round planting that screen the apartments from the road. The property sits approximately 400 metres from Puerto Banús marina, where the restaurants, shops and berths are within a five-minute walk. The beachfront location means the sand is immediately accessible from the complex grounds.
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Features
What this home includes
- Pool
- Sea view
- Beachfront
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 58 m²
- Terrace
- 5 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 3
- Year built
- 1983
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Fully Furnished
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Beachfront
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Complex
- La Alcazaba
- Area
- Puerto Banús
- City
- Marbella
- Postcode
- 29660
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Puerto Banús, Marbella
Residential complexLa AlcazabaMap shows the La Alcazaba complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in Puerto BanúsMarbellaCosta del Sol.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Puerto Banús
Can foreigners buy property in Puerto Banús?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Puerto Banús. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Puerto Banús?
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.
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.
