Biubay, Guadalobón: ten front-line residences in Estepona
A small-scale building with ten south-facing seafront homes, terraces more than 20 metres wide and a wellness area with an indoor pool. Completion is planned for December 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Biubay
Biubay stands on one of the last free seafront plots in Guadalobón, west of Estepona's port. It is a building with just ten homes, all facing south with open views across the Mediterranean, as far as Gibraltar and the Moroccan coast. We have two residences with four bedrooms and four bathrooms: a first-floor apartment at €6,500,000 and a ground-floor home at €9,000,000.
These are no ordinary apartments. The first-floor apartment has 391 m² built and a 232 m² terrace. The ground-floor residence has 457 m² and a 168 m² terrace, with its own pool. The terraces are more than 20 metres long, with lounge areas and room for a hot tub. Inside you get an open-plan designer kitchen with Gaggenau appliances, a separate utility kitchen and a wine cellar. Large-format ceramic tiles, wood and natural stone set the tone.
More than 30% of the project's gross floor area is given over to communal spaces. On the seafront there is a garden with Mediterranean planting and a large outdoor pool. The wellness area looks out to sea and has a heated indoor pool, a dry sauna, a steam room and a gym. In the social club you will find a bar, billiard tables, lounges, a golf simulator and a cinema room. For ten owners, that is exceptional.
Amenities
- Seafront outdoor pool
- Heated indoor pool
- Sauna and steam room
- Gym
- Social club with bar and billiards
- Golf simulator
- Cinema room
- Garden with Mediterranean planting
- Lift and storage room
- Laundry room
Biubay in figures
With a median of €18,159 per m², Biubay sits in Estepona's very top price bracket. That is 260% above the median of 71 new developments in the municipality (€5,038) and 262% above resale homes (€5,021). Including VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the €6,500,000 apartment costs around €7,345,600, so €845,600 in taxes and fees. Outdoor space averages 48% of the home, more than at 72% of projects. The largest terrace measures 232 m². You also need to factor in the wait: completion is 26 months away, against a median of 8 months in the municipality.
| Price | € 6.500.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 650.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 78.000 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 39.000 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 78.600 |
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 72% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 232 m².
Planned completion December 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
Guadalobón is a quiet coastal area between Estepona's centre and the golf zones to the west. Building is low-rise and spread out, with well-kept gardens and beaches that are rarely busy outside summer. The building sits on the Senda Litoral, the coastal path where you can walk or cycle for miles along the sea. According to another agent, the shoreline in front of the building is rocky, which adds privacy. The plot sits around 14 metres above sea level.
Guadalobón's sandy beach is 790 metres away, about an 11-minute walk. Carrefour is 2 minutes by car or 17 minutes on foot. Estepona centre is a 6-minute drive, the hospital 5 minutes and Azata Golf 6 minutes. Puerto Banús is 23 minutes away, Gibraltar airport 44 minutes and Málaga airport 63 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 Biubay along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Guadalobón) | 790 m, 11 min | 4.1 km, 5 min |
| Supermarket (Carrefour) | 1.3 km, 17 min | 1.6 km, 2 min |
| Golf course (Azata Golf) | 3.9 km, 52 min | 4.4 km, 6 min |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 3.7 km, 49 min | 3.9 km, 5 min |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 3.3 km, 44 min | 3.9 km, 5 min |
| Estepona town centre | 3.2 km, 43 min | 3.4 km, 6 min |
| Málaga airport | 86.0 km, 63 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 46.1 km, 44 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. Biubay sits at around 14 metres above sea level.
All homes face south with unobstructed sea views, according to the project information even as far as Gibraltar and the African coast. Both available units are listed with sea views.
Homes and finishes
The interiors and communal areas were designed by a well-known interior designer. Materials include large-format porcelain, wood and natural stone, with Gaggenau appliances in the kitchen, a professional utility kitchen and a wine cellar. The provisional energy data indicate an energy rating of B, while another source lists the certificate as still pending. On an off-plan purchase of this size, we check the building licence, the bank guarantee on every payment, the specification sheet down to brand level and the expected community fees for the wellness area, cinema and gardens.
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 Biubay through Privé.
Available homes in Biubay
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 | 4 | 4 | 391 m² | 232 m² | – | € 6.500.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 4 | 4 | 457 m² | 168 m² | – | € 9.000.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Biubay
Strengths
- Just ten homes, on one of the last free seafront plots.
- All homes face south with open sea views to Gibraltar.
- Terraces more than 20 metres wide, up to 232 m².
- Wellness area, cinema and golf simulator for a very small group of owners.
- Right on the coastal path, with Estepona centre a 6-minute drive away.
Points to consider
- Completion not until December 2028, 26 months from today.
- The shore in front of the building is rocky; the sandy beach is an 11-minute walk.
- At €18,159 per m², you pay more than three times the Estepona median.
- Expect high community fees given the extensive facilities for only ten homes.
- Few comparable sales in Estepona in this segment, making resale harder to gauge.
Who is Biubay right for?
Biubay is made for buyers who want the feel of a villa without the garden upkeep, with the sea and coastal path on the doorstep and the facilities of a boutique hotel. If you value peace and quiet and prefer Estepona to busy Marbella, you will feel at home here. If you want to move in soon, or are looking for a sandy beach right on your doorstep, it is less suitable.
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 Biubay
How many homes does Biubay have?
The project has ten homes. We currently have two four-bedroom residences available: a first-floor apartment at €6,500,000 and a ground-floor home with private pool at €9,000,000.
When will Biubay be completed?
Completion is planned for December 2028. The project is under construction. We monitor the site for you and check that every payment before completion is covered by a bank guarantee.
Can you spend the winter in Estepona at Biubay?
Absolutely. The homes face south, and in December the midday sun stands at around 30 degrees with 9.7 hours of daylight. The wellness area has a heated indoor pool, and Estepona centre is 6 minutes away.
Is Biubay really on the beach?
The building is front-line on the coastal path. The shore in front is rocky. Guadalobón's sandy beach is 790 metres away, about an 11-minute walk along the sea.
Do I pay more if I buy Biubay 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 Biubay, 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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