Amphora Beach Residence, Aldea Beach: new build close to the beach in Manilva
Apartments and penthouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms, around 300 metres from the sea. The first homes will be completed in December 2026, the last in June 2027.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Amphora Beach Residence
Amphora Beach Residence is one of the few new developments in Manilva where the wait is almost over. The first homes are scheduled for December 2026, the rest for June 2027. Here you buy an apartment, ground-floor apartment or penthouse with 2 or 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in each case, on the Aldea Beach stretch of coast. The sea is around 300 metres away, and the site sits barely 19 metres above sea level.
According to the description, the complex covers more than 14,000 m² and is being sold in several phases. Around the buildings are communal gardens with pools and places to relax. The whole complex is gated and every building has a lift. Each home comes with a parking space and a storage room, which is not a given on this stretch: anyone who has looked for a parking spot along the coast in summer knows it matters. The kitchens are open to the living room and fitted wardrobes are included.
Prices on our list range from €340,000 to €548,500. The cheapest home is also one of the most interesting: a second-floor apartment with 2 bedrooms, 113 m² built, a 79 m² terrace and sea views. The most expensive is a 3-bedroom penthouse on the fourth floor. Four of the six homes on our list have sea views; the ground-floor homes do not.
Amenities
- Communal pools
- Landscaped gardens
- Relaxation areas
- Gated complex
- Lift
- Parking space per home
- Storage room per home
- Energy rating B
Amphora Beach Residence in figures
The median price is €3,645 per m². That is 6% below the median for new builds in Manilva (€3,880, measured across 11 projects), but 20% above resale homes in Manilva (€3,043 according to Idealista, September 2026). So you pay the normal premium for new, no more. What stands out is the spread: from €3,009 to €4,000 per m². Including VAT (€34,000), stamp duty (€4,080), notary (€2,000) and lawyer (€4,100), the €340,000 apartment costs around €384,180 in total, or 13% on top of the price. A third bedroom costs an average of €54,000 extra here, which is relatively little. And with first completion in 2 months, you are well ahead of the 8-month median for new builds in the municipality.
| Price | € 340.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 34.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 4.080 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.000 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 4.100 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €340,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €394,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 36% of new developments in Manilva. Largest outdoor space: 79 m².
Planned completion December 2026. For half of the new developments in Manilva, completion is within 8 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 11 new developments in Manilva and the average asking price of resale homes in Manilva according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Aldea Beach lies on the Manilva coast, between the port of La Duquesa and Sotogrande. It is a residential strip made up mainly of residential complexes, without the promenade life of Estepona. If you want restaurants and terraces, you drive to the port of La Duquesa. There are several beaches nearby, including Playa de la Chullera, Playa Negra and the beaches of La Duquesa. Manilva is in the province of Málaga, right by the border with Cádiz, so Sotogrande and Gibraltar are also within easy reach.
For everyday life you need a car, even though the sea is close. Playa de la Chullera is 433 metres away as the crow flies, but on foot it takes 18 minutes (1,370 metres) and by car 2 minutes. The Eroski supermarket is a 3-minute drive. La Duquesa Golf is 7 minutes away, the port of La Duquesa 6 minutes and Sotogrande's port 12 minutes. Estepona hospital is 13 minutes away, Gibraltar airport 34 minutes and Málaga airport 75 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 Amphora Beach Residence along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de la Chullera) | 1.4 km, 18 min | 750 m, 2 min |
| Supermarket (Eroski) | 3.0 km, 40 min | 2.4 km, 3 min |
| Golf course (La Duquesa Golf & Country Club) | 4.0 km, 7 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 11.1 km, 13 min | |
| Port of La Duquesa | 3.3 km, 44 min | 3.9 km, 6 min |
| Port of Sotogrande | 7.5 km, 12 min | |
| Casares village | 19.3 km, 27 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 15.9 km, 19 min | |
| Málaga airport | 96.7 km, 75 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 29.5 km, 34 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 21:41, giving 14.6 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Amphora Beach Residence sits at around 19 metres above sea level.
Four of the six homes on our list are listed with sea views; the two ground-floor homes are not. The data give no orientation per home; we confirm it for each unit on the plans and on site.
Homes and finishes
The homes come with an open kitchen leading into the living room, fitted wardrobes, and a parking space with storage room in the complex. All homes on our list have an energy rating of B. Another source mentions thermal and acoustic insulation, but we have not yet received a detailed specification. That is why we always request the technical specification before reservation: which heating and cooling system, which brand of kitchen appliances, which type of windows. We also check the bank guarantee on your stage payments before you sign.
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 Amphora Beach Residence through Privé.
Available homes in Amphora Beach Residence
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 | 113 m² | 79 m² | – | € 340.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 95 m² | 21 m² | – | € 380.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 121 m² | 76 m² | – | € 394.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 118 m² | 34 m² | – | € 399.000 |
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 110 m² | 27 m² | – | € 430.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 140 m² | 34 m² | – | € 548.500 |
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Our honest verdict on Amphora Beach Residence
Strengths
- Completion from December 2026, much sooner than average for new builds in Manilva.
- Entry price of €340,000 for 2 bedrooms with a 79 m² terrace and sea views.
- Price per m² 6% below the median for new builds in the municipality.
- A third bedroom costs only €54,000 extra on average.
- Parking space and storage room included with every home.
- Beach a 2-minute drive away, port of La Duquesa 6 minutes.
Points to consider
- On foot the beach is still 18 minutes away; the 300 metres is as the crow flies.
- Supermarket a 40-minute walk away: without a car you are limited here.
- The ground-floor homes have no sea views, which may affect resale.
- Resale homes in Manilva cost 20% less per m².
- Few homes are available, so the choice of floor is limited.
Who is Amphora Beach Residence right for?
Amphora suits buyers who want a second home by the sea quickly, without waiting two years, and who prefer peace and quiet to bustle. It works well for couples and small families who often fly via Gibraltar. If you want to walk to the baker's, a café terrace and the beach every day, you are less well placed here and would do better to look at the centre of Sabinillas or the port of La Duquesa.
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 Amphora Beach Residence
When will Amphora Beach Residence be completed?
The first homes are scheduled for December 2026, the others for June 2027. Which date applies to your home depends on the unit. We check the schedule and the building licence before you reserve.
Is Manilva a good place to live?
If you are looking for peace and quiet by the sea, certainly. Manilva is smaller and more affordable than Estepona or Marbella. You do need a car for shopping and outings, especially from Aldea Beach.
How far is the beach from Amphora Beach Residence?
As the crow flies, around 300 to 433 metres. The walking route to Playa de la Chullera is 1,370 metres, though, about 18 minutes. By car you are there in 2 minutes.
What does an apartment at Amphora cost, all in?
For the €340,000 home, you pay around €384,180 including VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer. For new builds in Andalusia, allow around 13% on top of the price.
Do I pay more if I buy Amphora Beach Residence 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 Amphora Beach Residence, 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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