Under construction · current release

Almazara Gardens

Istán · Istán

Prices from

€460,000

Available

17 of 19

Bedrooms

2–3en-suite

Delivery

October 2027

Type

Apartments

Size from

98 m²

Total homes

19 homes

Phase

Under construction

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Project lifecycle

Coming soon

Off-plan

With licence

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Completed

Roccabox · the editorial

Almazara Gardens, in context.

Almazara Gardens is a collection of 11 two- and three-bedroom apartments set at approximately 300 metres above sea level in Istán, a traditional Andalusian village within the Sierra de las Nieves UNESCO Biosphere Reserve — 15 kilometres from Marbella, 25 minutes from Puerto Banús. It is the fourth and latest phase of Almazara Boutique Residences, a masterplan into which the developer team has channelled a total aggregated investment of €59 million across four independent communities, of which Almazara Gardens alone represents €21 million.

Stone-clad facades step down the hillside in terraced formations; south-facing terraces frame the La Concepción reservoir directly below, with the Mediterranean visible on clear days. Amenities include an infinity pool, fully equipped gym, underground parking with EV charging, and gated access. Interiors run from 98 to 110 m², priced from €460,000 to €566,000 plus IVA. Construction is under way, with completion scheduled October 2027.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
11 apartments across 2 and 3-bedroom configurations, 98–110 m² built area
02
Prices from €460,000 to €566,000 plus IVA — construction started, delivery October 2027
03
Part of Almazara Boutique Residences: 72 homes already sold across 4 phases, €59 million total investment
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Elevated at ~300 m above sea level with reservoir and Sierra de las Nieves panoramas
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Infinity pool, gym, EV charging, gated community — La Quinta Golf approx. 15 minutes away

The current release

The 17 remaining apartments

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

+Show full unit listHide unit list 17 units · Unit, block, floor, specs, garage

Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
B1-BJ-2	—	—	2	2	98 m²	31 m² terrace	1 + storage
B1-BJ-1	—	—	2	2	98 m²	31 m² terrace	1 + storage
B2-BJ-1	—	—	2	2	98 m²	31 m² terrace	1 + storage
B2-00-3	—	—	3	2	110 m²	41 m² terrace	1 + storage
B2-01-6	—	—	3	2	110 m²	47 m² terrace	1 + storage
B1-01-6	—	—	3	2	110 m²	41 m² terrace	1 + storage
B2-00-5	—	—	3	2	109 m²	95 m² terrace	1 + storage
B1-00-4	—	—	3	2	109 m²	95 m² terrace	1 + storage
B1-00-5	—	—	3	2	109 m²	95 m² terrace	1 + storage
B2-00-4	—	—	3	2	109 m²	95 m² terrace	1 + storage
B2-01-8	—	—	3	2	109 m²	39 m² terrace	2 + storage
B1-01-8	—	—	3	2	109 m²	39 m² terrace	2 + storage
B1-01-9	—	—	3	2	109 m²	39 m² terrace	2 + storage
B2-01-9	—	—	3	2	109 m²	39 m² terrace	2 + storage
B2-01-10	—	—	3	2	108 m²	40 m² terrace	1 + storage
B1-01-7	—	—	3	2	108 m²	40 m² terrace	2 + storage
B1-01-10	—	—	3	2	109 m²	40 m² terrace	2 + storage

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

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Live availability

17 of 19 apartments remain

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2-bedroom apartments 98 m²

From

€460,000

3 available

3-bedroom apartments 108–110 m²

From

€545,000

14 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. Almazara Gardens currently sits in the Under construction band.

Coming soon

~40% off

Off-plan

~32% off

With licence

~27% off

Under construction

YOU ARE HERE

~22% off

Completed

~16% off

Current entry

€460k

Under construction pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€590k

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

With construction already under way and delivery confirmed for October 2027, the principal risk associated with early off-plan commitment — ground-breaking uncertainty — has passed. Only 10 of 11 units remain available, making this one of the most tightly allocated phases on the masterplan. Comparable resale apartments in Istán are currently listed at up to €530,000 for three bedrooms, placing Almazara Gardens' new-build pricing — with contemporary specification and resort amenities — in a competitive position against the existing stock. Buyers from 25 nationalities have already committed across the broader Almazara Boutique Residences development, a credible proof of demand for this specific address.

Reserving early

Why buyers reserve at this stage

Personalisation window

Reserving during the Under construction 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

17 of 19 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.

Almazara Gardens is not priced against average Istán 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 €4,694 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 €869/m².

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

Istán apartments median (€/m²)

€869

Almazara Gardens (€/m² built)

€4,694

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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Plot verified

Spanish national land registry

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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

98–110 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

2–3 en-suite

Bathrooms

Built area

98–110 m²

Build stage

Under construction

Completion

October 2027

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Istán

Living in Istán

Golf

4.1 km

The Range golf lessons

Beach

5.5 km

Playa de Nagüeles

Airport

43.0 km

Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol

Hospital

5.6 km

Ambulatorio de Nueva Andalucia.

Padel / tennis

5.4 km

Puente Romano

Marina

6.7 km

Puerto Deportivo José Banus

Train station

29.0 km

Fuengirola

Istán sits in the foothills of the Sierra de las Nieves, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve whose centuries-old forests and spring-fed reservoirs define daily life here. The village itself — known locally as the 'manantial de la Costa del Sol' — offers Andalusian whitewashed architecture, traditional gastronomy, and heritage landmarks including the centuries-old Castaño Santo chestnut tree. Dozens of marked hiking trails and six mountain-biking routes depart from the surrounding terrain; the reservoir enables fishing and canoeing, whilst rock climbing and canyoning are accessible nearby. Marbella's beaches and San Pedro de Alcántara lie roughly 20 minutes away by car; Estepona's well-preserved old town and Benahavís are within comparable reach. Málaga International Airport is approximately 50 minutes distant.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

8 min by car

7.1 km direct

Puerto Banús

7 min by car

6.8 km direct

Málaga Airport

46 min by car

42.6 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

31 min by car

28.3 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

30 min by car

27.5 km direct

Estepona

24 min by car

22.1 km direct

Gibraltar

1h 3m by car

57.9 km direct

Ronda

32 min by car

29.0 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 Almazara 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

€46k10%

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

Contract signing

€92k20%

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

On completion

€322k70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€460,000

From €460,000€650,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€46,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€5,520

Notary + registry (~1%)

€4,600

Legal fees (~1%)

€4,600

All-in

€516,120

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

€1,612/mo

Total repayable

€483,602

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€138,000

Loan amount

€322,000

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

€82,800gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€12,880

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€20,700

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

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

Approximately 46 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 Under construction stage, Almazara 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 17 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

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