Monthly payment
€24,513/mo
Under construction · current release
Vista Lago
La Quinta · Benahavís · Ref: RDEV2603
Prices from
€6,995,000
Available
3 of 7
Bedrooms
3–4en-suite
Delivery
Between 2nd Quarter 2026 and…
Type
Villas
Size from
657 m²
Total homes
7 homes
Phase
Under construction
Licensed agency · est. 2017
AIPP member
500+ active developments
Project lifecycle
Coming soon
Off-plan
With licence
You are hereUnder construction~22% saving
Completed
Roccabox · the editorial
Vista Lago, in context.
Vista Lago is a collection of eighteen individually designed villas set within the 200-hectare Real de La Quinta estate above Benahavís, in the elevated La Quinta enclave roughly fifteen minutes from Marbella. Each home is oriented to capture the view that defines the site: across the estate lake, the Mediterranean and, on clear days, the Strait of Gibraltar and the African coast beyond.
The homes on offer here range from 657 to 992 m² of built space on plots between 1,784 and 9,644 m², with three to four bedrooms. Prices run from €6,995,000 to €9,995,000. Every villa carries a bespoke design by architects UDesign, arranged across a customisable basement, ground and first floor, with an infinity pool and landscaped garden.
Construction is underway, with delivery expected between Q2 2026 and 2027. Of the seven villas currently released, four are sold.
Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella
At a glance
Key facts
01
Three- to four-bedroom villas, 657–992 m² built on plots up to 9,644 m²
02
Bespoke UDesign architecture, awarded World's Best Residential Development 2022
03
Views across the estate lake, Mediterranean and, on clear days, Gibraltar and Africa
04
Within Real de La Quinta's 200-hectare estate, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve border
05
Under construction, delivery expected between Q2 2026 and 2027 — four of seven released villas sold
The current release
The 3 remaining villas
Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.
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| Unit | Block | Floor | Beds | Baths | Interior | Outside | Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 657 m² | 39 m² terrace · 212 m² garden · 1784 m² plot | 1 | |
| 10 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 785 m² | 82 m² terrace · 170 m² garden · 1832 m² plot | 1 | |
| 16 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 992 m² | 149 m² terrace · 250 m² garden · 9644 m² plot | 1 |
Pricing released on enquiry. Reservations require a refundable holding deposit, held under Spanish bank guarantee until completion.
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Live availability
3 of 7 villas remain
Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.
3-bedroom Villas
785–992 m²
From
€7,995,000
2 available
4-bedroom Villa
657 m²
From
€6,995,000
1 available
The off-plan discount curve
The off-plan discount, stage by stage
Off-plan entry typically offers the largest pricing headroom at the earliest stages. The advantage narrows as construction progresses — at completion the unit is priced at market. Vista Lago currently sits in the Under construction band.
Coming soon
~40% off
Off-plan
~32% off
With licence
~27% off
Under construction
YOU ARE HERE
~22% off
Completed
~16% off
Current entry
€7M
Under construction pricing
Projected key-ready benchmark
€8.97M
Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions
Roccabox analyst view
Vista Lago is already under construction, with delivery scheduled between Q2 2026 and 2027 — near enough to plan around, far enough to still influence specification. Buyers can customise the basement level and select from furniture, art and business packages designed by UDesign. Scarcity is real: of the seven villas currently released, four are sold, leaving three. At €6,995,000 upward for homes of this scale and provenance, the entry point reflects a tier well above the wider Benahavís resale market.
Reserving early
Why buyers reserve at this stage
01
Personalisation window
Reserving during the Under construction phase gives buyers genuine input into layout, finishes and basement use ahead of handover, a window that closes as the build advances.
02
Scarcity and specification
3 of 7 units remain. The plot sizes, orientation and amenity package on this scheme are not easily replicated in the immediate resale stock.
03
Risk-managed entry
Spanish new-build buyers are protected by staged payments held under bank guarantee, ten-year structural warranty and full licence review. Roccabox brokers all of this through regulated counsel.
Market reality
The premium, contextualised
Useful context — not a substitute for unit-level valuation. Pricing data cross-referenced against live Costa del Sol market signals.
Vista Lago is not priced against average Benahavís resale stock. It is a premium new-build product with the specification, plot quality and amenity package that the broader resale market typically does not match. At €10,647 per built m² the relevant question is whether the premium is justified against comparable new-build completions, not whether it beats the area's median of €4,996/m².
Comparable confidence: 70% · Source: live market data, 21/07/2026
Benahavís villas median (€/m²)
€4,996
Vista Lago (€/m² built)
€10,647
Premium reflects
new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation
Why buy with Roccabox
Your purchase is in safe hands
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Licensed agency
AIPP member · est. 2017 · Regulated by Spanish property law
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Live market data
Cross-referenced against the most credible Costa del Sol sources
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Buyer protections
Staged payments · bank guarantee · 10-yr warranty
657–992 m²
Internal area per unit
Specification
What every unit receives
Bedrooms
3–4 en-suite
Bathrooms
3–5
Built area
657–992 m²
Plot size
1784–9644 m²
Build stage
Under construction
Completion
Between 2nd Quarter 2026 and…
Warranty
10-yr structural
Energy
Class A (new build)
Document
La Quinta
Living in Benahavís
The setting is rural and quiet, bordering the Embalse de la Concepción reservoir and its network of hiking trails, yet the coast is close. Beaches at Puerto Banús and San Pedro are around twelve to thirteen minutes by car, and the marina at Puerto Banús a similar distance.
Golf is immediate: a driving range sits two minutes away, with Magna Marbella and La Zagaleta's course within seven, and the estate's own Real de La Quinta course on site. Padel and tennis at Puente Romano, and HC Marbella International Hospital, are both under fifteen minutes. Málaga airport is roughly an hour's drive. 1°C.
From your door
Marbella Old Town
11 min by car
9.9 km direct
Puerto Banús
7 min by car
6.1 km direct
Málaga Airport
51 min by car
46.6 km direct
Mijas Pueblo
35 min by car
32.2 km direct
La Cala de Mijas
34 min by car
30.9 km direct
Estepona
20 min by car
18.2 km direct
Gibraltar
59 min by car
54.4 km direct
Ronda
31 min by car
28.0 km direct
Shahd Sherif · Your Roccabox specialist
New Developments Desk · Marbella office
Every Roccabox specialist on the New-Developments Desk has walked the projects we represent and reviewed the architectural drawings. We will tell you honestly which of the remaining Vista Lago residences suits your brief, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a private viewing within the week. Airport transfer arranged where helpful.
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Real numbers
Understand the full picture
Spanish purchases involve taxes and fees that catch first-time international buyers off-guard. We surface every figure that matters.
Typical off-plan payment schedule
Spanish new-build purchases are typically paid in three staged instalments, with every euro held under bank guarantee until completion.
On reservation
€700k10%
Refundable holding deposit until contract signing; locks the unit out of the open market.
Contract signing
€1.4M20%
First instalment to the developer's bonded escrow account, around 4–8 weeks after reservation.
On completion
€4.9M70%
Balance paid when keys are handed over and the licence of first occupation issued.
Total cost of ownership
VAT / IVA (10% new build)
€699,500
Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)
€83,940
Notary + registry (~1%)
€69,950
Legal fees (~1%)
€69,950
All-in
€7,848,390
Annual IBI (property tax) ≈ 0.4–1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees vary. Your gestor confirms exact figures.
Spanish mortgage scenario
Indicative non-resident mortgage on the slider price above. Spanish banks typically lend 60–70% LTV to non-residents over 20–25 years.
Total repayable
€7,353,910
50%70%
10 yrs30 yrs
2.5%5.5%
Deposit required
€2,098,500
Loan amount
€4,896,500
Illustrative only. Actual Spanish mortgage terms depend on residency, income, tax history and the lender. Roccabox can introduce you to non-resident mortgage brokers.
Investment outlook
Three scenarios our analysts model on every Costa del Sol off-plan deal.
A · Hold and sell at key-ready
€1,259,100gross uplift
B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)
€195,860
C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)
€314,775
Capital growth · 8-yr area benchmark
+30–40%
Personal 5-year model
on request
Ranges are illustrative and gross. Short-term rentals require a tourism licence (VFT) and active management. Our investment analysts can model your specific scenario using current Marbella rental comparables.
Residency planning for non-EU buyers
Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025. Non-EU buyers acquiring property at this value still have residency routes — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, and case-specific options — depending on circumstances. We introduce regulated immigration counsel before any commitment.
Common questions
Buying off-plan in Spain, answered
Straight answers to the questions our specialists field most. For anything else, the assistant above answers in real time.
Is Vista Lago a good investment compared to the local resale market?
Vista Lago is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Benahavís on price-per-m², the premium reflects new-build standards, plot quality and amenity package not typically available in the resale market. Our market analysts model the projected key-ready value on request.
What is the off-plan payment schedule in Spain?
Spanish off-plan purchases are typically staged: 10% on reservation (refundable holding deposit), a further 20% on signing the private purchase contract, and the remaining 70% on completion. Every euro paid before completion is held under bank guarantee — if the developer defaults, your money is refunded under Spanish law.
Can a non-resident get a mortgage to buy at Vista Lago?
Yes. Spanish banks routinely lend 60–70% loan-to-value to non-residents on properties at this value, over terms of 20–25 years at competitive rates. Roccabox introduces vetted non-resident mortgage brokers at no cost.
Does buying at Vista Lago qualify for Spanish residency?
Spain's property-based Golden Visa route closed to new applicants on 3 April 2025 under Organic Law 1/2025. However, other residency routes remain available depending on circumstances — non-lucrative visa, digital-nomad visa, work or family-based permits. Roccabox introduces regulated Spanish immigration counsel.
How far is Vista Lago from Málaga airport?
Approximately 51 minutes' drive, with a direct route via the A-7 / AP-7 motorway.
What is included in the purchase price?
Price includes the unit as specified by the developer. Spanish purchase costs (VAT/IVA on new builds at 10%, AJD stamp duty at 1.2%, notary and registry around 1%, legal counsel typically 1%) sit on top of the headline price. The Roccabox team produces a personalised total-cost breakdown on request.
Can I personalise the property?
At the Under construction stage, Vista Lago buyers can typically influence layout details, basement configuration, finishes and specification ahead of handover. The window narrows as the build progresses. Our specialist will walk you through what's still negotiable on each remaining unit.
Speak with us
Speak with our team.
Our New-Developments Desk has reviewed every project on the Costa del Sol catalogue and can walk you through which of the remaining 3 units suit your brief, model the numbers in your currency, and arrange a viewing — including airport transfer where helpful.
Ask a question now via the assistant, or have the team follow up with the full brief.
Shahd Sherif
New-Developments Desk · Marbella
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