Alura Living Casares Costa: new build with large terraces in Doña Julia Golf
Ground-floor apartments with gardens and penthouses with solariums, 2 or 3 bedrooms and sea views. Completion scheduled for December 2027.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Alura Living Casares Costa
At Alura Living, outdoor space is sometimes measured in hundreds of square metres. The largest penthouse on our list has 160 m² indoors, a 152 m² terrace and, on top of that, a 104 m² solarium. That adds up to 256 m² of outdoor living, with sea views. The development is in Doña Julia Golf, on the coastal side of Casares, and our list only includes ground-floor apartments with gardens and penthouses. So every home has a generous private outdoor area.
According to the description, there will be 99 homes in total with 2 or 3 bedrooms. The communal facilities are extensive: landscaped gardens, an adult pool and a children's pool, a gym, a calisthenics area, a coworking space and an indoor golf simulator. To relax, there is a sauna, a hammam and an outdoor area with barbecue. The complex is gated and has bicycle storage, and every home comes with a parking space and a storage room.
Our list includes four homes, from €450,900 to €817,100. If you are after a garden, the 3-bedroom ground-floor apartment is worth a look: 141 m² indoors and a 171 m² garden, for €595,700. All homes will be completed in December 2027, so you have more than a year to spread your stage payments.
Amenities
- Pools for adults and children
- Gym
- Calisthenics area
- Coworking space
- Golf simulator
- Sauna and hammam
- Outdoor barbecue area
- Bicycle storage
- Secure complex with lift
- Parking space and storage room
Alura Living Casares Costa in figures
The median of €4,326 per m² is 10% below that of new builds in Casares (€4,804). Resale homes in Casares cost €3,197 per m² according to idealista (August 2026); Alura is 35% above that. The strongest figure is the outdoor space: the median is 48% of the living area, which places Alura among the more spacious developments in the municipality. The entry-level apartment at €450,900 has 108 m², a 26 m² terrace and a 34 m² garden; with €45,090 VAT, €5,411 stamp duty, €2,700 notary and €5,500 lawyer's fees, you come to around €509,601. A third bedroom does cost a lot: €145,000 extra on average. Completion in 14 months is slightly later than the Casares median of 11 months.
| Price | € 450.900 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 45.090 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 5.411 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.700 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 5.500 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €450,900 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €595,700 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 73% of new developments in Casares. Largest outdoor space: 256 m².
Planned completion December 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 Golf is a green urbanisation around a golf course on the coastal side of Casares, between Estepona and Manilva. It is a quiet residential area without a centre or promenade, with several golf courses nearby. You will find restaurants and the marina in La Duquesa. The white village of Casares lies inland in the mountains, a 25-minute drive away. The developer states the beach is 700 metres away; our own measurement to La Duquesa beach comes to an 8-minute drive or a 57-minute walk, so we recommend checking this on site.
Lidl is a 4-minute drive or a 38-minute walk away. Golf is 9 minutes away and Estepona hospital 11 minutes. You reach La Duquesa port in 8 minutes, Estepona town centre in 17 and Sotogrande port in 18. Puerto Banús is 32 minutes away, Gibraltar Airport 41 and Málaga Airport 72 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 Alura Living Casares Costa along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (La Duquesa) | 4.3 km, 57 min | 6.1 km, 8 min |
| Supermarket (Lidl) | 2.8 km, 38 min | 2.7 km, 4 min |
| Golf course (Golf Academy Albayt Resort) | 6.3 km, 9 min | |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 13.6 km, 16 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 8.3 km, 11 min | |
| Port of La Duquesa | 4.1 km, 55 min | 4.8 km, 8 min |
| Port of Sotogrande | 14.1 km, 18 min | |
| Casares village | 16.5 km, 25 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 13.1 km, 17 min | |
| Málaga airport | 93.9 km, 72 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 36.0 km, 41 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. Alura Living Casares Costa sits at around 36 metres above sea level.
All homes on our list are listed with sea views. In the penthouses, the solarium gives you the best views; for each home we confirm orientation and sightlines on the plans.
Homes and finishes
The kitchens are Italian-style and come with modern appliances. The bathrooms have floating vanity units and sliding glass shower screens, and the main bathroom gets a double washbasin. All homes on our list have energy rating B. The description says nothing about heating, cooling or flooring; we request that in the building specifications. For penthouses with a solarium, we also check the waterproofing, drainage and whether water and electricity connections are provided on the roof.
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 Alura Living Casares Costa through Privé.
Available homes in Alura Living Casares Costa
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 | 108 m² | 26 m² | – | € 450.900 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 141 m² | 29 m² | – | € 595.700 |
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 138 m² | 99 m² | – | € 611.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 160 m² | 256 m² | – | € 817.100 |
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Our honest verdict on Alura Living Casares Costa
Strengths
- Up to 256 m² of outdoor space in the largest penthouse, with a 104 m² solarium.
- Ground floor with 3 bedrooms and a 171 m² garden for €595,700.
- Every home on our list has a garden or a large terrace.
- Sauna, hammam, golf simulator and coworking in the complex.
- Price per m² 10% below the new-build median in Casares.
- Sea views from every home on our list.
Points to consider
- Completion not until December 2027, later than the Casares average.
- The stated 700 metres to the beach does not match our measurement.
- A third bedroom costs €145,000 extra on average.
- Resale homes in Casares cost 35% less per m².
- With 99 homes, this is a large complex.
Who is Alura Living Casares Costa right for?
Alura is for those who live mostly outdoors and value a garden or a large roof terrace more than a few extra metres inside. It suits families and remote workers who will use the coworking space. If you want to move in straight away or are looking for a small, affordable entry point, you will find developments in Casares that are ready sooner.
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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 Alura Living Casares Costa
How far is the beach from Alura Living Casares Costa?
The developer quotes 700 metres. According to our measurement to La Duquesa beach, it is an 8-minute drive. We will show you the shortest route to the sea on site.
When will Alura Living be completed?
All homes on our list are scheduled for December 2027. We check the building licence and the bank guarantee on your stage payments before you reserve.
Is Casares by the sea?
Yes. Besides the village in the mountains, Casares has a strip of coast between Estepona and Manilva. Doña Julia Golf is in that coastal part.
What does a garden apartment at Alura Living cost all in?
For the €450,900 ground-floor apartment, with VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer's fees, allow around €509,601.
Do I pay more if I buy Alura Living Casares Costa 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 Alura Living Casares Costa, 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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