Acqua Gardens, Riviera Beach: key-ready ground floor apartment in Estepona
A completed three-bedroom ground floor apartment on the New Golden Mile, within walking distance of the supermarket and a fifteen-minute walk from the beach. Available now for €524,600.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Acqua Gardens
No waiting, no construction risk. Acqua Gardens has been completed since September 2025, and the ground floor apartment we are offering is key-ready. You get three bedrooms, 130 m² of living space, a 43 m² terrace and a small 20 m² patch of garden. The price: €524,600. The complex is on the coastal side of the New Golden Mile, in the Riviera Beach area.
Acqua Gardens comprises 95 apartments and penthouses, so it is not a small development. On the other hand, the communal areas are generously designed. There are large landscaped gardens, a pool with sunbathing area, a professionally equipped gym and a work and meeting space with a café. Access is secure, there is a lift and every home has its own parking space and storage room.
Worth knowing: according to our data, this apartment does not have sea views. Some homes in the complex do look out over the sea or the mountains, but this is not confirmed for this ground floor apartment. If you want sea views, look for a higher floor. In return, you pay noticeably less per square metre here.
Amenities
- Communal pool with sun deck
- Gym
- Workspace with café
- Landscaped gardens
- Secure access
- Lift
- Parking space and storage room
Acqua Gardens in figures
The price of €4,035 per m² is 20% below the median of 71 new developments in Estepona (€5,038) and also 20% below resale homes in the municipality (€5,021). For key-ready new build on the New Golden Mile, that is a sharp figure. All in, with 10% VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, you pay €592,755, around 13% on top of the asking price. The 43 m² terrace is 33% of the living area, average for the region. The biggest difference from other developments is timing: this apartment was completed 13 months ago, whereas with the median new build in Estepona you still have 8 months to wait.
| Price | € 524.600 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 52.460 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 6.295 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 3.100 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 6.300 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 41% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 43 m².
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 71 new developments in Estepona and the average asking price of resale homes according to Idealista (September 2026). Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Riviera Beach lies on the flat coastal stretch of the New Golden Mile, between San Pedro Alcántara and Estepona. At 15 metres above sea level you are close to the sea, in an area with a mix of residential complexes, shops and restaurants. The six golf courses nearby are a few minutes' drive away. San Pedro town centre is 10 minutes away, Puerto Banús 12. If you are looking for a lively but not touristy place to live, you will soon feel at home here.
Much can be done on foot. The supermarket is a 4-minute walk away, El Saladillo beach 15 minutes. The International School of Estepona is 8 minutes by car or 25 minutes on foot. The hospital is a 6-minute drive. Estepona town centre and the village of Benahavís are both 15 minutes away. Málaga is a 57-minute drive, Gibraltar 52.
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 Acqua Gardens along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa del Saladillo) | 1.2 km, 15 min | 1.6 km, 4 min |
| Supermarket (Lidl) | 270 m, 4 min | 610 m, 2 min |
| International school (The International School of Estepona) | 1.9 km, 25 min | 6.8 km, 8 min |
| Hospital (Hospital Hospiten de Estepona) | 4.5 km, 6 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 10.1 km, 12 min | |
| Marbella old town | 16.8 km, 21 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 7.1 km, 10 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 12.0 km, 15 min | |
| Benahavís village | 11.7 km, 15 min | |
| Málaga airport | 70.0 km, 57 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 56.3 km, 52 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 7:02 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Acqua Gardens sits at around 15 metres above sea level.
Sea views are not confirmed for this ground floor apartment. The orientation is not in our data; we check it on site, together with how much sun the terrace gets in winter.
Homes and finishes
The complex was finished with clean, contemporary architecture and open-plan living spaces. The home has a B energy rating. A detailed specification was not included in our documents. Because the home is already finished, you can see the finish with your own eyes, and we recommend you do. During a viewing we go through the condition of the windows, air conditioning, bathrooms and kitchen appliances, request the first community fee invoices and check whether the builder's warranties are still running.
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 Acqua Gardens through Privé.
Available homes in Acqua Gardens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 130 m² | 43 m² | – | € 524.600 |
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Our honest verdict on Acqua Gardens
Strengths
- Key-ready since September 2025: you can move in or let it out straight away
- Price per m² 20% below the new-build median in Estepona
- Supermarket a 4-minute walk away, beach 15 minutes on foot
- Three bedrooms and 130 m² for €524,600
- Spacious communal areas with gym and workspace with café
- Puerto Banús a 12-minute drive away
Points to consider
- No confirmed sea views for this ground floor apartment
- Large complex of 95 homes, so more neighbours and a busier pool
- Sources give different floor areas; have the land registry m² checked before you buy
- Only one home on our list, so little choice of position or floor
Who is Acqua Gardens right for?
This apartment suits anyone who wants to buy quickly without waiting for a build, for example a family looking for a permanent base with schools and shops nearby, or a buyer who wants to let it out this year. It also works well if you like to do your shopping on foot. If sea views or a small-scale residence are a must, you will be better served by another development.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- 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.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- 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 Acqua Gardens
Can you live at Acqua Gardens all year round or spend the winter there?
Yes. The complex is in a lived-in area with shops that stay open in winter too. The supermarket is a 4-minute walk away and the hospital a 6-minute drive. The energy rating is B.
Is the apartment at Acqua Gardens really available straight away?
The complex was completed in September 2025 and the home is for sale as key-ready. You receive the keys after signing the deed at the notary. We arrange a thorough viewing beforehand.
What do you pay in total for this apartment?
On top of €524,600 come 10% VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer. In total you reach €592,755, around 13% on top of the price.
How far is the beach from Acqua Gardens?
El Saladillo beach is a 15-minute walk or 4 minutes by car. The project details state around 600 metres to the coast as the crow flies.
Do I pay more if I buy Acqua Gardens 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 Acqua Gardens, 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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