Off-plan · current release

The Bay Collection

Benalmádena · Benalmádena

Prices from

€2,950,000

Available

1 of 5

Bedrooms

5en-suite

Delivery

~20 mo from purchase

Type

Villas

Size from

504 m²

Total homes

5 homes

Phase

Off-plan

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Project lifecycle

Coming soon

You are hereOff-plan~32% saving

With licence

Under construction

Completed

Roccabox · the editorial

The Bay Collection, in context.

The Bay Collection is a small enclave of five detached villas occupying the uppermost position within Reserva del Higuerón, Benalmádena — one of the Costa del Sol's most carefully managed residential hillside estates. Positioned to command unobstructed panoramic views across the Bay of Fuengirola and the open Mediterranean, these are five-bedroom, five-bathroom residences of 504 m² built area set on 1,164 m² private plots, priced at €2,950,000.

Each villa is specified to a notably thorough standard: solar panels, underfloor heating, a private overflow swimming pool, full home-automation, air-conditioning, and a Mediterranean garden are incorporated as standard rather than optional upgrades. With four of the five villas already sold at this price point, the collection is almost entirely absorbed. One residence remains. Completion is quoted at 20 months from plot purchase — a timeline buyers should factor into their planning alongside the absence, at present, of a confirmed start date.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
One of five villas remaining — four already sold at €2,950,000
02
504 m² of living space on a 1,164 m² private plot at the peak of Reserva del Higuerón
03
Overflow pool, solar panels, underfloor heating and home-automation included as standard
04
Panoramic views across the Bay of Fuengirola and the Mediterranean Sea
05
Completion 20 months from plot purchase — bespoke interiors tailored to buyer specification

The current release

The 1 remaining villa

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

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Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
BAY 7	—	—	5	5	504 m²	252 m² terrace · 466 m² garden · 1164 m² plot	—

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

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1 of 5 villas remain

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5-bedroom villa 504 m²

From

€2,950,000

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. The Bay Collection currently sits in the Off-plan band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

YOU ARE HERE

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

~22% off

Completed

~16% off

Current entry

€2.95M

Off-plan pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€4.34M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

With four of five units already transacted at €2,950,000, the price has been market-validated at this location and specification — this is not a theoretical asking figure. Comparable five-bedroom resale villas in Benalmádena are currently listed between €1,600,000 and €2,950,000, with the upper end of that range representing existing, non-customisable stock. Buying at this stage secures the final unit and retains the ability to direct interior specification, at a price the market has already endorsed multiple times over.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Off-plan 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

1 of 5 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.

The Bay Collection 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 €5,853 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 €3,294/m².

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

Benalmádena villas median (€/m²)

€3,294

The Bay Collection (€/m² built)

€5,853

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

504 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

5 en-suite

Bathrooms

Built area

504 m²

Plot size

1164 m²

Build stage

Off-plan

Completion

~20 mo from purchase

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Benalmádena

Living in Benalmádena

Golf

4.2 km

Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt

Beach

1.1 km

Playa de Torreblanca

Beach club

1.3 km

HW Beach Club

Airport

14.2 km

Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol

Restaurant

167 m

Sollo Restaurante

Café

1.9 km

Bar Calypso

Bar

1.0 km

Gecko Beach Shack

Supermarket

1.4 km

ALDI

Pharmacy

977 m

Farmacia El Higuerón

Hospital

3.9 km

Hospital Vithas Xanit International

Gym

3.1 km

Dianoa Training

Padel / tennis

5.4 km

Club de Raqueta

Marina

4.6 km

Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola

Train station

914 m

Carvajal

Reserva del Higuerón sits on the elevated coastal ridge between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, a position that places residents within reach of two established resort towns whilst remaining genuinely apart from both. The broader Higuerón resort corridor is recognised on the Costa del Sol for its amenity density — beach clubs, spa facilities, and tennis infrastructure are embedded within the wider estate. The coast road connects Málaga International Airport in under 30 minutes. Average daily highs across the year reach 20.9°C, with lows averaging 14.3°C — a climate that makes the Mediterranean garden and overflow pool usable across the majority of the calendar year rather than seasonally.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

29 min by car

26.9 km direct

Puerto Banús

37 min by car

33.8 km direct

Málaga Airport

15 min by car

13.7 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

5 min by car

4.3 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

11 min by car

10.4 km direct

Estepona

57 min by car

52.0 km direct

Gibraltar

1h 31m by car

83.6 km direct

Ronda

59 min by car

54.1 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 The Bay Collection 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

€295k10%

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

Contract signing

€590k20%

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

On completion

€2.06M70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€2,950,000

From €2,950,000€3,835,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€295,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€35,400

Notary + registry (~1%)

€29,500

Legal fees (~1%)

€29,500

All-in

€3,309,900

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

€10,338/mo

Total repayable

€3,101,363

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€885,000

Loan amount

€2,065,000

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

€531,000gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€82,600

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€132,750

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 The Bay Collection a good investment compared to the local resale market?

The Bay Collection 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 The Bay Collection?

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 The Bay Collection 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 The Bay Collection from Málaga airport?

Approximately 15 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 Off-plan stage, The Bay Collection 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 1 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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