Completed · current release

Marina Golden Bay

Benalmádena · Benalmádena

Prices from

€1,038,000

Available

5 of 33

Bedrooms

2–3en-suite

Delivery

1st Quarter 2026

Type

Apartments

Size from

90 m²

Total homes

33 homes

Phase

Completed

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Project lifecycle

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Off-plan

With licence

Under construction

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Roccabox · the editorial

Marina Golden Bay, in context.

Marina Golden Bay is a 33-unit residential building positioned directly adjacent to Puerto Marina in Benalmádena Costa, conceived for buyers who want genuine marina-side living within 20 minutes of Málaga airport. The building's architecture draws its form from the silhouette of a moored vessel: an undulating façade whose curved lines configure sea-facing terraces bathed by the Mediterranean breeze. Interiors span 90 to 125 m² across two- and three-bedroom configurations, finished to a specification that prioritises large picture windows and considered natural light throughout.

Of the 33 residences, 28 have already been sold — only five remain. Construction commenced in the fourth quarter of 2024, with completion scheduled for the first quarter of 2026. At prices between €1,038,000 and €2,010,000, the project sits at a meaningful premium to the broader Benalmádena resale market, a reflection of its position, its architecture, and the scarcity of new waterfront supply in this specific quarter of the Costa del Sol.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
33 apartments in total — only 5 remain, 28 already sold
02
2- and 3-bedroom layouts from 90 m² to 125 m², each with private terrace
03
Directly adjacent to Puerto Marina, 200 metres from the sea
04
Construction under way Q4 2024, completion targeted Q1 2026
05
Every residence includes a private garage and storage room

The current release

The 5 remaining apartments

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

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Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
ATC	—	AT	2	2	90 m²	17 m² terrace	1 + storage
ATF	—	AT	3	3	120 m²	36 m² terrace	1 + storage
ATB	—	AT	3	3	125 m²	25 m² terrace	1 + storage
ATA	—	AT	3	3	119 m²	32 m² terrace	1 + storage
ATE	—	AT	3	3	120 m²	29 m² terrace	1 + storage

Pricing released on enquiry. Reservations require a refundable holding deposit, held under Spanish bank guarantee until completion.

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Live availability

5 of 33 apartments remain

Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.

2-bedroom apartment 90 m²

From

€1,038,000

1 available

3-bedroom apartments 119–125 m²

From

€1,400,000

4 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. Marina Golden Bay currently sits in the Completed band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

~22% off

Completed

YOU ARE HERE

~16% off

Current entry

€1.04M

Completed pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€1.24M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

With 28 of 33 units sold and construction already under way, Marina Golden Bay is entering its final availability window rather than its opening one. Buyers who contract now do so with ground broken, a verified completion date of Q1 2026, and the assurance that a substantial majority of their neighbours have already committed. The combination of a short remaining build timeline and a genuinely constrained residual stock makes this an unusual late-stage off-plan opportunity rather than a speculative early-entry one.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Completed phase gives buyers genuine input into layout, finishes and basement use ahead of handover — a window that closes as the build advances.

Scarcity and specification

5 of 33 units remain. The plot sizes, orientation and amenity package on this scheme are not easily replicated in the immediate resale stock.

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.

Marina Golden Bay is not priced against average Benalmádena 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 €11,533 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 €3,364/m².

Comparable confidence: 70% · Source: live market data, 15/05/2026

Benalmádena apartments median (€/m²)

€3,364

Marina Golden Bay (€/m² built)

€11,533

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

Why buy with Roccabox

Your purchase is in safe hands

Licensed, regulated and trusted since 2017. We verify every development before listing it.

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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

90–125 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

2–3 en-suite

Bathrooms

2–3

Built area

90–125 m²

Build stage

Completed

Completion

1st Quarter 2026

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Benalmádena

Living in Benalmádena

Golf

3.8 km

Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt

Beach

481 m

Playa Malapesquera

Beach club

6.4 km

HW Beach Club

Airport

9.0 km

Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol

Restaurant

155 m

El Mero

Café

449 m

Casablanca

Bar

410 m

Forever Beach Club

Supermarket

249 m

Carrefour Market

Pharmacy

769 m

Farmacia Licenciada Nasif Hasib

Hospital

3.8 km

Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena

Gym

232 m

BASIC-FIT

Padel / tennis

2.0 km

Club de Raqueta

Marina

11.1 km

Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola

Train station

1.2 km

El Pinillo

Benalmádena Costa occupies a well-connected stretch of coastline between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, served by both rail and bus links. Puerto Marina — immediately alongside the development — provides a dense concentration of waterfront restaurants, bars, and leisure facilities. A ten-minute walk reaches Torrebermeja/Malapesquera beach: more than 700 metres of coastline with established facilities. Golf courses, a casino, and Tivoli World amusement park are all within the municipality. Málaga airport lies roughly 20 minutes by road or rail, making the town genuinely practical as a primary residence. The climate runs to an annual average high of 21.6°C and a low of 15°C — mild enough for year-round outdoor living.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

37 min by car

34.2 km direct

Puerto Banús

45 min by car

41.2 km direct

Málaga Airport

9 min by car

8.6 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

12 min by car

10.9 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

18 min by car

16.4 km direct

Estepona

1h 5m by car

59.4 km direct

Gibraltar

1h 39m by car

90.7 km direct

Ronda

1h 6m by car

60.1 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 Marina Golden Bay 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

€104k10%

Refundable holding deposit until contract signing; locks the unit out of the open market.

Contract signing

€208k20%

First instalment to the developer's bonded escrow account, around 4–8 weeks after reservation.

On completion

€727k70%

Balance paid when keys are handed over and the licence of first occupation issued.

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€1,038,000

From €1,038,000€2,010,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€103,800

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€12,456

Notary + registry (~1%)

€10,380

Legal fees (~1%)

€10,380

All-in

€1,164,636

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.

Monthly payment

€3,638/mo

Total repayable

€1,091,259

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€311,400

Loan amount

€726,600

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

€186,840gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€29,064

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€46,710

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 Marina Golden Bay a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Marina Golden Bay is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Benalmádena 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 Marina Golden Bay?

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 Marina Golden Bay 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 Marina Golden Bay from Málaga airport?

Approximately 10 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 Completed stage, Marina Golden Bay 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 5 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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