Altura 160, Los Jaralillos: new-build apartments with sea views in Benahavís
Apartments, ground-floor homes and penthouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms in a gated, guarded urbanisation high in the Golf Valley. Completion scheduled for 31 October 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Altura 160
Altura 160 is a development of 60 homes, spread over five buildings of twelve apartments each. It sits on a hill within Los Jaralillos, a gated urbanisation with security and a concierge high in the Benahavís Golf Valley. The homes face south-east, over the Atalaya and El Paraíso golf courses towards the bay of Marbella. Buyers looking for a quiet second home that is still close to the coast often end up here.
You can choose from three layouts. The ground floor has the apartments with the largest terraces, up to 84 m² of outdoor space for the three-bedroom home. The first floor has classic apartments, the second floor the penthouses. All types have two bathrooms, one of them en suite to the main bedroom. The living room opens onto the terrace through large sliding doors, so in practice indoors and outdoors form one space. Every home has an underground parking space and its own storage room.
What sets Altura 160 apart from an ordinary apartment building is the urbanisation around it. As a resident you share the existing facilities of Los Jaralillos: four pools, well-kept gardens with fountains and a bar. On top of that, the development itself has a fenced garden and a pool with a separate children's pool, a sun terrace and showers. So you are buying a new home in a neighbourhood that is already fully established and lived in.
Amenities
- Communal pool with children's pool
- Access to the urbanisation's four pools
- Guarded urbanisation with concierge
- Underground parking space
- EV charging point pre-installed
- Private storage room
- Lift
- Air conditioning
- Energy rating A
- Sea views
Altura 160 in figures
The median price is €5,660 per m². That is 28 per cent below the median of the twelve other new developments we track in Benahavís, and barely 1 per cent above what resale homes in the municipality cost on average (€5,602 per m²). So here you pay roughly resale prices for a new build. With 10 per cent VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the €499,000 entry-level home costs around €563,888 in total, about 13 per cent on top of the asking price. A third bedroom costs about €200,000 extra in this project: from €499,000 for two bedrooms to €699,000 for three. Outdoor space averages 47 per cent of the built area, which is generous for an apartment.
| Price | € 499.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 49.900 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 5.988 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 3.000 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 6.000 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €499,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €699,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 58% of new developments in Benahavís. Largest outdoor space: 84 m².
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current listings of 12 new developments in Benahavís 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
Los Jaralillos lies at around 162 metres in the Benahavís Golf Valley, between the village and the San Pedro coast. It is a green, quiet urbanisation with security, with the Atalaya and El Paraíso golf courses nearby. The elevated position gives you views, but you really do depend on the car. There is no shopping street within walking distance. In return you get peace and quiet, a secure environment and little through traffic.
In practice you drive about 7 minutes to the nearest Mercadona and 9 minutes to the village of Benahavís with its restaurants. You reach San Pedro town centre in 13 minutes and Puerto Banús in 15. The beach, Playa Salduna, is a 12-minute drive. For families, The International School of Estepona is 11 minutes away. Málaga airport is about 59 minutes away.
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 Altura 160 along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Salduna) | 8.0 km, 12 min | |
| Supermarket (Mercadona) | 2.8 km, 38 min | 3.8 km, 7 min |
| International school (The International School of Estepona) | 4.2 km, 55 min | 8.0 km, 11 min |
| Puerto Banús | 12.2 km, 15 min | |
| Marbella old town | 20.6 km, 23 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 8.3 km, 13 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 20.6 km, 25 min | |
| Benahavís village | 5.8 km, 9 min | |
| Málaga airport | 71.0 km, 59 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. Altura 160 sits at around 162 metres above sea level.
According to the project data, all homes on offer face south-east and have sea views, with the Atalaya and El Paraíso golf courses in the foreground. How wide that view is depends on the building and the floor; we check it on site for each home.
Homes and finishes
The homes are handed over fully furnished and equipped, with a Mediterranean-style interior. There is air conditioning for cooling and heating, and the building achieves energy rating A. The basement parking space is pre-installed for a charging point. At completion we check with the buyer the finish of the terraces and sliding doors, the climate system, the connection of the charging point and whether the furnishings match the sales documents. We have minor defects recorded in the handover report, so they are fixed within the warranty period.
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 Altura 160 through Privé.
Available homes in Altura 160
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 | 103 m² | 44 m² | – | € 499.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 103 m² | 52 m² | – | € 559.000 |
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 103 m² | 32 m² | – | € 599.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 127 m² | 84 m² | – | € 699.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 118 m² | 61 m² | – | € 710.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 118 m² | 50 m² | – | € 750.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Altura 160
Strengths
- A new build at a price per m² roughly level with resale homes in Benahavís
- Access to four pools, gardens and a bar in an established, guarded urbanisation
- Completion scheduled for 31 October 2026, so no waiting for years
- Generous terraces, up to 84 m² with the three-bedroom ground-floor home
- Delivered fully furnished, with parking, storage room and energy rating A
Points to consider
- Completion has already slipped: March 2026 was mentioned before, now it is the end of October 2026
- Without a car you won't get anywhere; the beach is a 12-minute drive away
- A third bedroom costs about €200,000 more, a big jump for one room
- With 60 homes in five buildings, this is not a small-scale development
- We request the community fees for the urbanisation and the development in advance
Who is Altura 160 right for?
Altura 160 suits buyers who want a second home that is ready to live in straight away, with plenty of outdoor space and the reassurance of a guarded setting. Golfers are well placed here, as are retirees who prefer peace to bustle. If you want a home from which you can walk to the beach, the bakery or a café, this location is less suitable. And if you would like to live among lots of young families, you are more likely to find that in San Pedro or Estepona.
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 Altura 160
When will Altura 160 be completed?
Completion is scheduled for 31 October 2026. March 2026 was put forward earlier. Before you sign, we always ask the developer for the current construction status and the status of the first occupation licence.
What does an apartment at Altura 160 cost including taxes?
The cheapest home on offer costs €499,000. With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer you reach around €563,888, or roughly 13 per cent extra. A mortgage or agency fees are not included.
Can residents use the Los Jaralillos pools?
Yes. According to the project description, residents share the urbanisation's existing four pools, gardens and bar. The development also has its own pool with a children's pool. We find out for each home how this translates into community fees.
Is Benahavís a good place to spend the winter?
Benahavís has mild winters, with about 9.7 hours of daylight a day in December. A south-east-facing home like this one catches the morning sun. The air conditioning can also heat, which is handy in the winter months.
Do I pay more if I buy Altura 160 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 Altura 160, 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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