Completed · current release

Acqua Gardens

Cancelada · Estepona

Prices from

€418,800

Available

2 of 75

Bedrooms

2–3en-suite

Delivery

Ready now

Type

Apartments

Size from

97 m²

Total homes

75 homes

Phase

Completed

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Project lifecycle

Coming soon

Off-plan

With licence

Under construction

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Roccabox · the editorial

Acqua Gardens, in context.

Acqua Gardens is a completed residential scheme of 95 apartments and penthouses arranged across six low-rise blocks in Cancelada, on Estepona's New Golden Mile — the coastal corridor between Estepona and San Pedro de Alcantára that has drawn consistent buyer interest for a decade. Two- and three-bedroom homes range from 97 to 118 m², each with large-format glazing, fully equipped open-plan kitchens, and terraces scaled generously relative to the interior; ground-floor units include private gardens, while penthouses can be specified with a private jacuzzi. Communal provision runs to landscaped gardens, a pool with a dedicated solarium deck, a professionally equipped gymnasium, and a co-working lounge with café terrace — a specification level more common in schemes priced considerably higher.

Of the 75 units tracked, 70 have sold. Five remain. The development completed in Q3 2025, meaning buyers today face no construction risk whatsoever.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
95-unit completed scheme — only 5 apartments remaining across the six blocks
02
Builds range from 97 m² to 118 m², priced between €418,800 and €541,700
03
One kilometre from Playa del Saladillo — walkable in under 15 minutes
04
Los Flamingos Golf and El Paraíso Golf both within a short drive of the site
05
Optional upgrades include gas fireplaces, kitchen enhancements and penthouse jacuzzis

The current release

The 2 remaining apartments

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

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Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
261A	2	1	2	2	97 m²	18 m² terrace	—
260B	2	0	3	2	118 m²	43 m² terrace · 22 m² garden	—

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

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Live availability

2 of 75 apartments remain

Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.

2-bedroom apartment 97 m²

From

€418,800

1 available

3-bedroom apartment 118 m²

From

€524,600

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. Acqua Gardens 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

€419k

Completed pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€499k

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

Acqua Gardens is no longer off-plan — it is built, titled, and ready to occupy or let immediately. That removes every delivery and construction risk from the equation. With only five units remaining from a 95-home scheme that is 74% sold, scarcity is real and not a marketing construct. The median for comparable stock in Cancelada sits at approximately €3,181 per m²; the remaining Acqua Gardens homes enter the market at pricing broadly in line with — and in some configurations below — that benchmark, in a product that is new, warranted, and move-in ready.

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

2 of 75 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.

Acqua Gardens is not priced against average Estepona 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 €4,318 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

Estepona apartments median (€/m²)

€3,364

Acqua Gardens (€/m² built)

€4,318

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

Why buy with Roccabox

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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

97–118 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

2–3 en-suite

Bathrooms

Built area

97–118 m²

Build stage

Completed

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Cancelada

Living in Estepona

Golf

1.7 km

Flamingos Golf

Beach

476 m

Playa del Saladillo

Airport

44.1 km

Royal Air Force Gibraltar

Restaurant

199 m

Rincón del Marqués

Café

712 m

Café

Bar

789 m

Santa Maria

Supermarket

118 m

Lidl

Pharmacy

182 m

Farmacia BEL AIR

Hospital

3.7 km

Hospital Hospiten de Estepona

Padel / tennis

516 m

Racket Club Villa Paderna

Marina

8.7 km

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

Train station

29.8 km

Cortes de la Frontera

Cancelada sits at the western end of the New Golden Mile, where the pace is quieter than Marbella but the infrastructure is firmly in place: supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, and sports facilities are all within easy reach on foot or by car. Playa del Saladillo is roughly one kilometre away. Estepona's historic centre — with its flower-lined streets and working fishing harbour — is under 15 minutes by car; Puerto Banús and the broader Marbella strip are around 30 minutes. Both Málaga and Gibraltar airports sit approximately 50 minutes away, giving the location genuine dual-gateway access. The area records average highs of 21.9 °C year-round and lows that rarely fall below 15 °C, and the Costa del Sol as a whole is widely cited as seeing sun on more than 300 days annually.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

17 min by car

15.4 km direct

Puerto Banús

9 min by car

8.5 km direct

Málaga Airport

59 min by car

54.1 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

43 min by car

39.3 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

39 min by car

35.7 km direct

Estepona

11 min by car

9.8 km direct

Gibraltar

49 min by car

45.2 km direct

Ronda

36 min by car

32.9 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 Acqua Gardens 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

€42k10%

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

Contract signing

€84k20%

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

On completion

€293k70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€418,800

From €418,800€544,440

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€41,880

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€5,026

Notary + registry (~1%)

€4,188

Legal fees (~1%)

€4,188

All-in

€469,894

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

€1,468/mo

Total repayable

€440,288

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€125,640

Loan amount

€293,160

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

€75,384gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€11,726

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€18,846

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.

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 Acqua Gardens a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Acqua Gardens is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Estepona 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 Acqua Gardens?

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 Acqua Gardens 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 Acqua Gardens from Málaga airport?

Approximately 59 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, Acqua Gardens 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 2 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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