Abril Doña Julia: new build on the Doña Julia golf course in Casares
Apartments and penthouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms, energy rating A and sea views, on the edge of the golf course. Completion in April 2027.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Abril Doña Julia
Abril is built for people who play golf or simply want the greenery of a golf course around them. The complex is on the Doña Julia course, in the coastal part of Casares, at around 98 metres above sea level. That explains the sea views: every home on our list is listed with them, including the ground-floor ones. In total, the development has 65 apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms, spread across three blocks.
The communal areas are more extensive than at most complexes of this size. There is an infinity pool with a beach area, a gym, a spa, a zen room and a calisthenics area. A viewpoint looks across the golf course to the sea. Every home comes with a parking space and a storage room. The ground-floor apartments have a garden, the penthouses a large terrace.
All homes on our list will be completed in April 2027, within 6 months. That is considerably faster than the 11-month average for new builds in Casares. They all have energy rating A too, which you will notice in your bills if you also use the home in winter. Prices range from €428,000 for a 2-bedroom apartment to €668,000 for a 3-bedroom penthouse. If you would rather have your own patch of green, the 2-bedroom ground-floor apartment with a 29 m² garden costs €437,000, barely €9,000 more than the floor above.
Amenities
- Infinity pool with beach area
- Gym
- Spa
- Zen room
- Calisthenics area
- Viewpoint over the golf course and sea
- Secure complex with lift
- Parking space and storage room
- Gardens with ground-floor homes
Abril Doña Julia in figures
Here you pay a median of €4,331 per m². That is 10% less than the new-build median in Casares (€4,804), but 35% more than resale homes in the municipality (€3,197 according to idealista, August 2026). That premium mainly buys you the A rating, the golf-side location and the facilities. A third bedroom is relatively cheap: from €428,000 to €497,000, so €69,000 extra. For the entry-level apartment at €428,000, expect around €483,736 all in, with €42,800 VAT, €5,136 stamp duty, €2,600 notary and €5,200 lawyer. The outdoor space is fairly modest: 40 m² at most, on the penthouse.
| Price | € 428.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 42.800 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 5.136 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.600 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 5.200 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €428,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €497,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 20% of new developments in Casares. Largest outdoor space: 40 m².
Planned completion April 2027. For half of the new developments in Casares, completion is within 11 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 15 new developments in Casares and the average asking price of resale homes in Casares according to Idealista, August 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Doña Julia is a golf community in the coastal part of Casares, between Estepona and Manilva. The area is green and quiet, with a golf course at its centre and residential complexes around it. It feels more residential than touristy. You will find restaurants and shops on the coast or in La Duquesa. There are other golf courses nearby, and the white village of Casares lies inland, a 23-minute drive away. For walkers, the Sierra Bermeja is not far.
You do your shopping by car: Lidl is a 9-minute drive away. La Duquesa beach is a 13-minute drive and La Duquesa marina 12 minutes. The hospital in Estepona is 16 minutes away, Estepona town centre 21 and Sotogrande marina 23 minutes. You reach Gibraltar Airport in 45 minutes and Málaga Airport in 77 minutes.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Abril Doña Julia along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (La Duquesa) | 9.2 km, 13 min | |
| Supermarket (Lidl) | 4.4 km, 59 min | 5.8 km, 9 min |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 11.4 km, 16 min | |
| Port of La Duquesa | 8.0 km, 12 min | |
| Port of Sotogrande | 17.2 km, 23 min | |
| Casares village | 12.0 km, 23 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 16.2 km, 21 min | |
| Málaga airport | 97.0 km, 77 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 39.1 km, 45 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:03 on 21 June and sets at 21:42, giving 14.6 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Abril Doña Julia sits at around 98 metres above sea level.
All homes on our list are listed with sea views, and the complex overlooks the golf course. Another source mentions a south-east orientation; we confirm for each home how open the view is.
Homes and finishes
All homes on our list have energy rating A and heating, and air conditioning is listed for some of them. Another agent also mentions a fully fitted open-plan kitchen, built-in wardrobes, double glazing and solar panels. According to that source, the orientation is south-east. Before you sign, we check whether air conditioning is installed in every home, which heating system is used and whether the solar panels power the communal areas or the homes.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Abril Doña Julia through Privé.
Available homes in Abril Doña Julia
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 99 m² | 26 m² | – | € 428.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 99 m² | 28 m² | – | € 437.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 133 m² | 21 m² | – | € 497.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 130 m² | 21 m² | – | € 563.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 126 m² | 40 m² | – | € 668.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Abril Doña Julia
Strengths
- Right on the Doña Julia golf course.
- Energy rating A for all homes on our list.
- Completion in April 2027, within 6 months.
- Sea views from every home, even on the ground floor.
- Extensive facilities: spa, gym, zen room and infinity pool.
- A third bedroom costs only €69,000 more.
Points to consider
- The beach is a 13-minute drive away, not within walking distance.
- Resale homes in Casares cost 35% less per m².
- Terraces are on the small side, 40 m² at most on our list.
- Only a few homes are still available.
- An older source gave completion as late 2025, so the schedule has already slipped.
Who is Abril Doña Julia right for?
Abril suits golfers and anyone who values peace and greenery more than a beach on the doorstep. The quick completion and A rating make it appealing if you also come in winter. If you want to be by the sea every day or are looking for a large terrace, you will find developments in Casares Costa closer to the beach or with more outdoor space.
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- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
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- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Abril Doña Julia
Is Abril really on the golf course?
Yes. The complex is on the Doña Julia golf course in Casares, with a viewpoint looking across the course to the sea. On site, we show you which blocks are closest to the fairway.
Is Casares by the sea?
The municipality is, yes: Casares has a stretch of coast between Estepona and Manilva. The village itself is in the mountains. From Abril you drive to the beach in 13 minutes.
When will Abril Doña Julia be completed?
All homes on our list are scheduled for April 2027. We follow the construction and check the bank guarantee on your stage payments.
How much does an apartment at Abril cost all in?
For the 2-bedroom apartment at €428,000, expect around €483,736, including VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer.
Do I pay more if I buy Abril Doña Julia through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Abril Doña Julia, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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