Apartments for Sale in Costa del Sol
Apartments for sale on the Costa del Sol: new-build complexes in Estepona and Fuengirola, Marbella residences, Málaga city units.
Atalaya Emotion — Apartments in Estepona, Costa del Sol
Miradores del Sol — Apartments in Estepona, Costa del Sol
New Build 1-3 Bedroom Apartments in Estepona
New Build 2 and 3-Bedroom Apartments in Estepona
Modern 2-Bedroom Apartment in Marbella
Seafront 3-Bedroom Apartment in Estepona
Seafront 3-Bedroom Apartment in Marbella
Apartments in Costa del Sol — Market Overview
The Costa del Sol apartment market is Spain's international flagship, and the map matters more than anywhere else on the coast. Marbella and its Golden Mile command headline prices — modern residences with resort amenities from €500,000 upwards. Estepona, the coast's fastest-developing town, delivers new-build complexes with hotel-style pools and gyms typically between €300,000 and €600,000, while Fuengirola and Benalmádena offer the established mid-market — in our selection from the low €300,000s — with strong year-round rental demand. Málaga city adds a different profile entirely: urban apartments in a working capital with a tech economy, direct flights across Europe and a rental market that never empties in winter.
New developments here are built to compete for an international buyer: floor-to-ceiling glazing, south-facing terraces designed as outdoor rooms, and communal areas — spa circuits, coworking lounges, padel courts — that older stock cannot match. Andalusia's buying costs are the lowest of Spain's major coasts: 7% transfer tax on resales, against 9% in the Valencia region.
Our Costa del Sol selection is deliberately curated rather than exhaustive: developments where we know the developer's delivery record, the licence status and the realistic rental numbers. Each listing has been walked by our team, and we run the entire purchase — reservation, contract review, notary — with our legal partners in Málaga province.
Frequently Asked Questions
In our current selection Costa del Sol apartments start in the low €300,000s (Fuengirola, Benalmádena and Estepona's earlier phases), with Estepona new-builds typically €350,000–€600,000, Marbella from €500,000 upwards, and prime addresses far beyond. New-build prices have outpaced resales since 2022, driven by international demand and limited coastal land.
Andalusia is the cheapest major region to transact in: 7% flat transfer tax (ITP) on resale purchases, or 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty on new-builds, plus the usual 2–3% for notary, registry and legal fees. Total costs land around 9–10% for resales — below the Valencia region's 9% ITP and Murcia's 8%.
Málaga city and Fuengirola lead on year-round occupancy thanks to non-seasonal demand — work, study and winter stays, not just tourism. Marbella delivers the highest peak-season rates but a shorter high season. Estepona sits between: newer stock rents at a premium, and each delivered phase deepens the tenant pool.
Per square metre, yes — typically 30–60% above comparable Costa Blanca stock, reflecting the international profile and land scarcity. But transfer tax is the lowest of the big three regions (7% vs 9% in Valencia and 8% in Murcia), and the depth of the premium rental market is unmatched in Spain. Which coast wins depends on budget and goal — we work daily on both and can compare like for like.
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