Maralto
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Maralto, in context.
Maralto is a gated residential complex of 78 apartments in the Las Mesas district of Estepona, positioned between the Mediterranean coastline and the Sierra Bermeja mountains — designed for buyers seeking a primary residence or investment-grade asset in one of the Costa del Sol's most actively regenerating urban neighbourhoods.
The development comprises one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 60 to 147 m², each conceived around a transversal north-south cross-ventilation principle that draws sea air through open-plan interiors and out onto terraces reaching 55 m² on the largest residences. Architecture by Maíz & Díaz — a practice with over two decades of work on the Costa del Sol — delivers flowing curved elevations that orient living spaces toward sea and mountain panoramas simultaneously.
Communal amenities include two outdoor pools, an indoor pool with spa, a fully equipped gym, and an open-air calisthenics area within a secured, landscaped perimeter. With 52 of 78 units already reserved, only 26 remain ahead of the scheduled Summer 2028 completion.
Key facts
The 24 remaining apartments
Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.
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| Unit | Block | Floor | Beds | Baths | Interior | Outside | Garage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 852 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 60 m² | — | — | |
| 252 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 60 m² | — | — | |
| 203 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | 92 m² | 31 m² garden | — | |
| 213 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 92 m² | — | — | |
| 132 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 9 m² terrace | — | |
| 602 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 38 m² garden | — | |
| 301 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | 109 m² | 23 m² garden | — | |
| 903 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | 92 m² | 34 m² garden | — | |
| 112 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 9 m² terrace | — | |
| 201 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | 102 m² | 29 m² garden | — | |
| 752 | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 65 m² | — | — | |
| 501 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | 108 m² | 47 m² garden | — | |
| 901 | — | 0 | 2 | 2 | 102 m² | 35 m² garden | — | |
| 911 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 113 m² | — | — | |
| 411 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 95 m² | — | — | |
| 821 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 113 m² | — | — | |
| 931 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 113 m² | — | — | |
| 341 | — | 4 | 3 | 2 | 123 m² | — | — | |
| 611 | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 126 m² | — | — | |
| 102 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 | 122 m² | 32 m² garden | — | |
| 731 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 133 m² | — | — | |
| 1002 | — | 0 | 3 | 2 | 122 m² | 72 m² garden | — | |
| 251 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 113 m² | — | — | |
| 851 | — | 5 | 3 | 2 | 113 m² | — | — |
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24 of 78 apartments remain
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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. Maralto currently sits in the Off-plan band.
With 52 of 78 homes already under reservation, Maralto is in its final release phase ahead of Summer 2028 delivery — a point at which new-build supply in this price bracket typically tightens further. The area median resale price per square metre currently sits around €3,364, while Maralto's entry-level pricing of €479,000 for a 60 m² apartment implies a per-square-metre figure that reflects the new-build premium but remains grounded in a market that has recorded consistent upward price movement over the preceding 12 months. Buyers committing now secure a fixed contract price across the construction period.
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
24 of 78 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.
The premium, contextualised
Useful context — not a substitute for unit-level valuation. Pricing data cross-referenced against live Costa del Sol market signals.
Maralto 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 €7,983 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
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Living in Estepona
Las Mesas sits within Estepona's expanding urban fabric, within walking distance of the Cristo Bay beach, the coastal footpath, and the marina. The Fairground, Sports and Leisure Centre is immediately accessible on foot, alongside supermarkets, schools, and public transport links that connect quickly to Estepona's historic old town — one of the best-preserved Andalusian centres on the western Costa del Sol.
Estepona's coastline extends across more than 20 km, with multiple beaches and a mild Mediterranean climate that supports outdoor living year-round. The marina and old town together offer a combination of waterfront dining, boutique commerce, and authentic town life that distinguishes Estepona from the more resort-concentrated municipalities to the east.

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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.
Total cost of ownership
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.
Investment outlook
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Buying off-plan in Spain, answered
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