Solaia Residence

Solaia Residence is a collection of just twenty-two apartments in Cancelada, on the stretch of coast between Marbella and Estepona now known as the New Golden Mile. The Sierra Bermeja rises behind it. In front lies the Mediterranean and on clear days the view runs as far as Gibraltar and the African coast. It is designed for buyers who want a serious home by the sea without the anonymity of a large scheme.

Scale shapes everything here. Two wings mean no lift serves more than six apartments, so coming home feels residential rather than hotel-like. The architecture works in curves. Layered horizontal slabs shade the terraces beneath them, finished in smooth stone render. Those terraces are the true living rooms, ranging from 38 to 274 m² depending on the plan.

Most face south or south-west to catch the long afternoon and evening light. A saltwater infinity pool sits at the centre of gardens planted with native species and watered from harvested rain. Beneath it, a wellness floor holds the gym, a yoga studio with its own sound system, a Finnish sauna and a steam room.

Twelve of the twenty-two have sold, including both penthouses with their solariums and plunge pools. The current listing shows two- and three-bedroom homes of 164 to 218 m² built, priced from €898,900 to €1,131,200. For a buyer who values privacy, outdoor space and very few neighbours, the remaining ten deserve close attention.