Off-plan · current release

Palo Alto Villas

Marbella · Marbella

Prices from

€4,500,000

Available

6 of 33

Bedrooms

4–5en-suite

Delivery

~20 mo from purchase

Type

Villas

Size from

819 m²

Total homes

33 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

Palo Alto Villas, in context.

Palo Alto Villas — The Gallery is a collection of 33 detached villas set in the foothills above Marbella, within the Palo Alto master-planned estate bordering the Sierra de las Nieves nature reserve. At an elevation that commands uninterrupted views across Marbella and the Mediterranean, the development sits administratively within the municipality of Ojén, approximately five minutes by road from the centre of Marbella.

Conceived by architects Villarroel Torrico, the villas are arranged across four distinct typologies — four and five-bedroom formats — each offering 819 to 948 m² of built space on plots ranging from 1,081 to 1,287 m². Specification extends to home-automation systems, specialist acoustic insulation, energy-efficient appliances, saltwater infinity pools, and double-height volumes in the principal living areas. Of 33 villas in this phase, 27 have already been sold, leaving six remaining. Delivery is contracted at 20 months from exchange.

Prepared by the Roccabox New-Developments Desk · Marbella

At a glance

Key facts

01
33 villas; 27 sold — only 6 remain, priced from €4.5m to €6m
02
819–948 m² built across 4 and 5-bedroom typologies on plots up to 1,287 m²
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Designed by Villarroel Torrico architects, with home automation and saltwater pools
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Delivery 20 months from exchange; offplan stage with personal finish selections available
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Gated resort amenities: spa, hammam, gym, tennis, fine-dining restaurant and farmers' market

The current release

The 6 remaining villas

Each one specified individually. Pricing released on enquiry.

+Show full unit listHide unit list 6 units · Unit, block, floor, specs, garage

Unit	Block	Floor	Beds	Baths	Interior	Outside	Garage
V25- Van Gogh	—	—	4	6	857 m²	246 m² terrace · 1082 m² plot	2
V30- Van Gogh	—	—	4	6	819 m²	223 m² terrace · 1087 m² plot	2
V36 - Van Gogh	—	—	4	6	882 m²	271 m² terrace · 1115 m² plot	2
V21 - Pollock	—	—	5	7	900 m²	298 m² terrace · 1091 m² plot	2
V35 - Pollock	—	—	5	7	884 m²	282 m² terrace · 1081 m² plot	2
V31 - Pollock	—	—	5	7	948 m²	320 m² terrace · 1287 m² plot	2

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

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Live availability

6 of 33 villas remain

Live data refreshed nightly from our multiple independent sources.

4-bedroom villas 819–882 m²

From

€4,500,000

3 available

5-bedroom villas 884–948 m²

From

€4,700,000

3 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. Palo Alto Villas 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

€4.5M

Off-plan pricing

Projected key-ready benchmark

€6.62M

Indicative uplift modelled against comparable new-build completions

Roccabox analyst view

With 27 of 33 villas sold, scarcity is the defining characteristic of this opportunity. The six remaining units represent the final selection within a phase that the broader market has already absorbed. data places the area median at approximately €5,398 per m²; at their contracted built areas, these villas are priced at a range broadly consistent with — or modestly above — that benchmark, which reflects the resort infrastructure and specification level. The 20-month contractual delivery window provides a defined timeline, and the developer's finish-selection process allows meaningful personalisation without custom-build risk.

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

6 of 33 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.

Palo Alto Villas is not priced against average Marbella 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 €5,495 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 €5,399/m².

Comparable confidence: 70% · Source: live market data, 20/05/2026

Marbella villas median (€/m²)

€5,399

Palo Alto Villas (€/m² built)

€5,495

Premium reflects

new-build specification · scarcity · plot & orientation

Why buy with Roccabox

Your purchase is in safe hands

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Licensed agency

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

819–948 m²

Internal area per unit

Specification

What every unit receives

Bedrooms

4–5 en-suite

Bathrooms

6–7

Built area

819–948 m²

Plot size

1081–1287 m²

Build stage

Off-plan

Completion

~20 mo from purchase

Warranty

10-yr structural

Energy

Class A (new build)

Marbella

Living in Marbella

Golf

4.6 km

Beach

3.8 km

Playa de la Bajadilla

Airport

36.0 km

Aeropuerto de Málaga - Costa del Sol

Restaurant

1.2 km

Meson La Casa Nueva

Café

2.1 km

Café Luz de Luna

Supermarket

2.3 km

Alcampo

Pharmacy

2.3 km

Healtfarma. Parafarmacia

Hospital

3.5 km

Hospital Quironsalud Marbella

Gym

3.6 km

Marbella Olympia Gym

Padel / tennis

7.2 km

Puente Romano

Marina

3.5 km

Marina Marbella

Train station

21.0 km

Fuengirola

The Palo Alto estate occupies a natural hillside corridor between Marbella's urban fabric and the protected wilderness of the Sierra de las Nieves — Andalucía's most recently designated national park. Walking and trail-running routes extend directly from the community into the Río Real valley, with the Mediterranean coastline reachable on foot. The microclimate at this elevation is notably temperate: average daily highs of 20.2 °C year-round soften the midsummer heat of the coast below. Marbella's restaurants, beach clubs, international schools, and the A-7 coastal road are within a five-minute drive. Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 45 minutes.

From your door

Marbella Old Town

4 min by car

3.7 km direct

Puerto Banús

11 min by car

10.3 km direct

Málaga Airport

39 min by car

35.5 km direct

Mijas Pueblo

23 min by car

20.8 km direct

La Cala de Mijas

21 min by car

19.5 km direct

Estepona

31 min by car

28.4 km direct

Gibraltar

1h 8m by car

62.6 km direct

Ronda

39 min by car

35.5 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 Palo Alto Villas 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

€450k10%

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

Contract signing

€900k20%

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

On completion

€3.15M70%

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

Total cost of ownership

Purchase price · drag to model

€4,500,000

From €4,500,000€6,000,000

VAT / IVA (10% new build)

€450,000

Stamp duty / AJD (1.2%)

€54,000

Notary + registry (~1%)

€45,000

Legal fees (~1%)

€45,000

All-in

€5,049,000

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

€15,770/mo

Total repayable

€4,730,893

Loan-to-value · 70%

50%70%

Term · 25 years

10 yrs30 yrs

Interest rate · 3.50%

2.5%5.5%

Deposit required

€1,350,000

Loan amount

€3,150,000

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

€810,000gross uplift

B · Rent long-term (gross/yr)

€126,000

C · Short-term rental (peak gross/yr)

€202,500

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 Palo Alto Villas a good investment compared to the local resale market?

Palo Alto Villas is positioned as a premium new-build product with developer warranty, modern specification and limited supply. Comparable to the broader resale stock in Marbella 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 Palo Alto Villas?

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 Palo Alto Villas 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 Palo Alto Villas from Málaga airport?

Approximately 39 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, Palo Alto Villas 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 6 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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