Adagio, Cancelada: ground-floor new build with garden in Estepona
Ground-floor apartments with two or three bedrooms in a gated development of 80 homes in Cancelada, with access to a clubhouse with spa. Completion April 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Adagio
At Adagio, what you're really buying is a place in a well-equipped development, at a price below the 'from' price most property portals show. The project in Cancelada has 80 homes with two or three bedrooms. We have two ground-floor apartments available: €442,000 and €451,000. Completion is scheduled for April 2028.
The two homes are surprisingly different. The two-bedroom apartment measures 102 m², with a 31 m² terrace and a small 37 m² garden. The three-bedroom apartment is larger inside, at 135 m², but has just 3 m² of terrace and 17 m² of land. So you're choosing between more indoor space and more outdoor living. Both homes come with a parking space and a storage room, and the building has a lift.
The communal facilities are generous for this price range: a swimming pool, an indoor gym, an outdoor sports area and a zen room where you can unwind. Residents also have access to the Cancelada clubhouse, with a spa, sauna and an additional gym. The development is gated. The energy rating is A, with ducted air conditioning and a heat pump.
Amenities
- Communal pool
- Indoor gym
- Outdoor sports area
- Zen room
- Access to a clubhouse with spa and sauna
- Gated complex
- Lift
- Parking space and storage room
- Air conditioning with heat pump
Adagio in figures
The median price per m² of €3,837 is 24% below that of 71 new developments in Estepona (€5,038) and also 24% below resale homes (€5,021). A third bedroom costs barely €9,000 more here, an exceptionally small step up. On the other hand, outdoor space is limited: in the median home the terrace measures 16% of the living area, which places Adagio among the lowest 3% of developments. For the €442,000 home you pay a total of €499,504 including VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, roughly 13% on top. Completion is due in 18 months, compared with a median of 8 months in Estepona.
| Price | €442,000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | €44,200 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | €5,304 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | €2,700 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | €5,300 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €442,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €451,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, expressed as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 3% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 31 m².
Planned completion April 2028. For half of the new developments in Estepona, completion is within 8 months.
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
Cancelada lies on the New Golden Mile, between San Pedro Alcántara and Estepona. The old village has kept its white streets and Andalusian charm, while modern residential developments, golf courses and hotels have sprung up around it. Adagio sits at 47 metres above sea level, inland from the coast road. The Costa del Sol riding school is nearby, and there are several golf courses in the area. San Pedro is an 11-minute drive away, Puerto Banús 13 minutes.
For your shopping, the supermarket is a 4-minute drive or a 25-minute walk. You can reach Villacana beach in 5 minutes by car or 26 minutes on foot. Flamingos Golf is an 18-minute walk away. The hospital is a 6-minute drive, the international school 10 minutes. Allow 58 minutes to Málaga airport.
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 Adagio along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa del Sol Villacana) | 1.9 km, 26 min | 2.6 km, 5 min |
| Supermarket (Lidl) | 1.9 km, 25 min | 2.1 km, 4 min |
| Golf course (Flamingos Golf) | 1.3 km, 18 min | 2.5 km, 5 min |
| International school (The International School of Estepona) | 3.4 km, 45 min | 7.8 km, 10 min |
| Hospital (Hospital Hospiten de Estepona) | 4.1 km, 6 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 11.1 km, 13 min | |
| Marbella old town | 17.8 km, 22 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 8.1 km, 11 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 11.6 km, 14 min | |
| Benahavís village | 12.7 km, 16 min | |
| Málaga airport | 71.0 km, 58 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 55.9 km, 51 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Op deze plek komt de zon op 21 juni op om 7.02 uur en gaat ze onder om 21.41 uur, goed voor 14,7 uur daglicht. Op 21 december is dat nog 9,7 uur, met de middagzon op 30° boven de horizon. Adagio ligt op ongeveer 47 meter boven de zeespiegel.
Sea views have not been confirmed for these two ground-floor homes. One portal lists a south-facing orientation for the development; we'll have this checked on the plans for each home.
Homes and finishes
The homes have a contemporary design with open-plan spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows and a fully fitted kitchen that flows into the living room. Air conditioning is ducted with a heat pump, and the front door is reinforced with a security lock. The A energy rating means low running costs. A full building specification was not included in our documents; we'll request it and pay particular attention to garden drainage at the ground-floor homes and the insulation between floors.
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 on signing the deeds. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We'll send you the exact payment schedule for Adagio via Private.
Available homes at Adagio
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 | 2 | 2 | 102 m² | 31 m² | – | €442,000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 135 m² | 3 m² | – | €451,000 |
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Our honest verdict on Adagio
Strengths
- Our starting price of €442,000 is lower than most portals show
- A third bedroom for just €9,000 more
- M²-prijs 24% onder de mediaan van nieuwbouw in Estepona
- Access to a clubhouse with spa, sauna and an additional gym
- A energy rating with heat pump, economical to run
- Puerto Banús a 13-minute drive, San Pedro 11 minutes
Points to consider
- Completion not until April 2028, an 18-month wait
- Limited outdoor space: the three-bedroom apartment has a terrace of just 3 m²
- No sea views from the ground-floor homes we have available
- Large complex of 80 homes
- The beach is a 26-minute walk, so you'll usually take the car
Who is Adagio right for?
Adagio suits buyers who want as much indoor space as possible for their budget and who value amenities such as a gym and spa. A family with children will find plenty of living space in the three-bedroom apartment. If you're happy to wait until 2028, you can buy here at a keen price. If you'd rather spend long evenings outdoors on a large terrace with sea views, you're better off choosing a higher floor or a different 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 Adagio
Is Adagio a good choice for wintering in Estepona?
Yes. With an A energy rating, air conditioning via a heat pump and amenities such as an indoor gym and a clubhouse with spa, you'll be comfortably settled in winter too. The supermarket and hospital are both within a 6-minute drive.
Why is the third bedroom in Adagio so inexpensive?
The difference between our two homes is €9,000. The three-bedroom home has more indoor space but hardly any terrace. In other words, you trade outdoor space for an extra room.
What does an apartment in Adagio cost, all in?
For the €442,000 home, VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer bring the total to €499,504. Allow roughly 13% on top of the price.
When will Adagio be completed?
Completion is scheduled for April 2028. You pay in instalments during construction, and we check that every payment is covered by a bank guarantee, as Spanish law requires.
Do I pay more if I buy in Adagio 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, on a new build you pay 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, registration and lawyer's fees. For the cheapest home in Adagio, that adds up to about 13.0% in total.
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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