For sale · Costa del Sol · Estepona
Available2-Bed Apartment in Benatalaya, Estepona
Residential complexBenatalayaGated community
€530,000
2 beds · 2 baths · 106 m² built
Ref HT5519848Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
Two-bedroom apartment with private pool in Atalaya, Costa del Sol. This ground-floor property in the Benatalaya complex delivers 34 square metres of private garden accessed directly from a 31-square-metre terrace, creating a combined outdoor area where you can host dinner or sit with morning coffee without sharing walls or views with neighbouring units.
Inside, the open-plan living and dining area connects to a fully equipped kitchen with a separate laundry room. The master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, while the second bedroom sits adjacent to the guest bathroom. Both bedrooms come furnished, as does the entire apartment, which was renovated and fitted with new appliances. Two parking spaces and a storage room are included. The 105 square metres of built space give you proper separation between sleeping and living zones, with the terrace acting as a third room for much of the year.
Benatalaya sits in La Alquería, Benahavís, where the residential streets climb gently above the coastal highway. Atalaya Golf & Country Club lies 1.5 kilometres north, reachable in three minutes by car. The complex provides access to communal pools and gardens, though this apartment's private outdoor space means you rarely need to share. San Pedro de Alcántara, with its weekly market and beachfront promenade, is a five-minute drive south along the A-7.
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Features
What this home includes
- Private garden
- Air conditioning
- Central heating
- Fitted kitchen
- Furnished
- Close to schools
- Urbanisation
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Ground floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Built area
- 106 m²
- Terrace
- 30 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Complex
- Benatalaya
- Area
- Atalaya
- City
- Estepona
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Atalaya, Estepona
Residential complexBenatalayaMap shows the Benatalaya complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in AtalayaEsteponaCosta del Sol.
Playa Atalaya
7 mindrive
El Higueral Golf
5 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo José Banus
11 mindrive
The International School of Estepona
6 mindrive
spanish school
1 mindrive
Mercadona
3 minwalk
Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.
13 mindrive
Farmacia Guadalmina
9 mindrive
C.C. La Colonia
9 mindrive
San Pedro Alcántara
9 mindrive
Gibraltar Airport (GIB)
57 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Atalaya
Can foreigners buy property in Atalaya?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Atalaya. 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 Atalaya?
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.
