Camarate Hills: affordable new build in the hills of Casares Costa
Apartments and penthouses with 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms from €245,000, between the sea and the Sierra Bermeja. Completion between September 2027 and June 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Camarate Hills
If you are looking for a new build in Casares under €300,000, you will soon come across Camarate Hills. The cheapest apartment on our list costs €245,000: a ground-floor home with 1 bedroom, 66 m² built and a small 24 m² garden. That makes it one of the most accessible entry points in a municipality where new builds are on average considerably more expensive. The project lies in the green hills behind the coast, at around 59 metres above sea level.
According to the description, the complex has 47 apartments and penthouses with 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. According to another agent, an earlier phase has already sold out. Each home includes a garage space and a storage room. Communal facilities include a pool, gardens and a children's playground, behind a gated entrance. The design follows the slope of the land, so the buildings blend into the landscape. The ground-floor homes have their own garden, the upper floors terraces.
There are seven homes on our list, from €245,000 to €520,000. Two first-floor apartments and a 3-bedroom penthouse with a 66 m² terrace will be completed in September 2027. The ground-floor homes and the smaller penthouse follow in June 2028. So it is best to choose your completion date first, and only then your floor.
Amenities
- Communal pool
- Landscaped gardens
- Children's playground
- Gated complex
- Lift
- Garage space included
- Storage room included
- Private garden with ground-floor homes
- EV charging point pre-installation
Camarate Hills in figures
With a median of €3,547 per m², Camarate Hills is 26% cheaper than the median for new builds in Casares (€4,804, measured across 15 projects). Compared with resale homes in Casares (€3,197 according to Idealista, August 2026), you pay only 11% more, a small premium for a new home with an energy rating of B. The €245,000 entry-level home costs around €276,940 all in: €24,500 VAT, €2,940 stamp duty, €1,500 notary and €3,000 lawyer. Do note the price steps, though: going from 1 to 2 bedrooms takes you to €305,000, and for 3 bedrooms you pay €420,000. On average each extra bedroom costs €88,000. Outdoor space is limited: the median is 19% of the living area, except for the penthouse with its 66 m² terrace.
| Price | €245,000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | €24,500 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | €2,940 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | €1,500 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | €3,000 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 1 bedroom | from €245,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | from €305,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €420,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, shown as a percentage of the living area (median). Largest outdoor space: 66 m².
Planned completion September 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
Camarate Hills lies in the coastal part of Casares, in the hills behind the coast between Estepona and Manilva. It is a quiet area with golf nearby and new residential complexes, backed by the mountains of the Sierra Bermeja. The white village of Casares itself lies further inland, a 25-minute drive away. Is Casares by the sea? Yes: the municipality has its own stretch of coast, but this project is not directly on it. If you want to see the sea every morning, be aware that here you are surrounded more by greenery and hills.
You do everything by car. Costa Natura beach is 2.4 kilometres away as the crow flies, but by road that is a 10-minute drive. Mercadona is 11 minutes away, Estepona hospital 12 minutes. You reach the port of La Duquesa in 11 minutes, Estepona centre in 17 and the port of Sotogrande in 22. Gibraltar airport is 44 minutes away, Málaga 73 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 Camarate Hills along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Costa Natura) | 7.3 km, 10 min | |
| Supermarket (Mercadona) | 7.6 km, 11 min | |
| Golf course (Golf Academy Albayt Resort) | 5.7 km, 10 min | |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 13.0 km, 17 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 7.8 km, 12 min | |
| Port of La Duquesa | 6.6 km, 11 min | |
| Port of Sotogrande | 15.8 km, 22 min | |
| Casares village | 15.9 km, 25 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 12.6 km, 17 min | |
| Málaga airport | 93.4 km, 73 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 37.7 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 21:42, giving 14.6 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Camarate Hills sits at around 59 metres above sea level.
The developer talks about sea and mountain views, but in our data not a single home is listed with sea views. Assume you will mainly see greenery and mountains; we check on site for each home what you actually see.
Homes and finishes
The kitchens are delivered fitted, hot water comes from an aerothermal system and there is pre-installation for charging an electric car. Another agent also mentions air conditioning, double glazing, fitted wardrobes and a guest toilet in some types. All homes on our list have an energy rating of B. We request the full specification and check whether air conditioning is actually installed in each home or only pre-installed, because our data do not list it for every unit.
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 Camarate Hills through Privé.
Available homes in Camarate Hills
Prices and availability updated on 28 October 2026.
| Photo | Type | Beds | Baths | Built | Terrace | Garden | Completion | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ground floor apartment | 1 | 1 | 66 m² | 7 m² | 24 m² | December 2028 | €245,000 | Info |
 | Apartment | 2 | 2 | 86 m² | 8 m² | – | December 2028 | €305,000 | Info |
 | Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 90 m² | 7 m² | 33 m² | December 2028 | €315,000 | Info |
 | Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 92 m² | 44 m² | – | March 2029 | €400,000 | Info |
 | Apartment | 3 | 2 | 131 m² | 25 m² | – | December 2028 | €420,000 | Info |
 | Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 128 m² | 28 m² | 125 m² | December 2028 | €427,000 | Info |
 | Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 117 m² | 66 m² | – | September 2027 | €520,000 | Info |
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Our honest verdict on Camarate Hills
Strengths
- Entry from €245,000, unusually low for a new build in Casares.
- Price per m² 26% below the median for new builds in the municipality.
- Garage space and storage room included with every home.
- Aerothermal system and EV charging pre-installation come as standard.
- Ground-floor homes with private garden, handy with children or a dog.
- Playground and pool in a gated complex.
Points to consider
- Beach, supermarket and hospital are all a 10-minute drive or more.
- Not a single home on our list is listed with sea views.
- Little outdoor space: most apartments' terraces measure 7 to 28 m².
- Some of the homes will not be completed until June 2028.
- The jump from 2 to 3 bedrooms costs €115,000.
Who is Camarate Hills right for?
Camarate Hills suits buyers on a tighter budget who still want to buy new, and those who would rather live amid greenery than on a busy coast. It is also interesting as a first investment with a small home. If you want to live without a car or walk to the beach every day, you are better off choosing a project closer to Sabinillas 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.
Off market: what you will not find online
Not every property on the Costa del Sol ends up on a website.
Owners who want to sell discreetly, a last penthouse that has not yet been released, a villa that only comes onto the market when the right buyer appears: part of the market changes hands without a single advert. Already know the market and looking for something you cannot find online? Tell us as precisely as possible what you are looking for. If it exists, we will find it for you.
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Frequently asked questions about Camarate Hills
Is Casares by the sea?
Yes. The municipality of Casares has a stretch of coast between Estepona and Manilva. The village itself lies in the mountains. Camarate Hills is in the coastal part, a 10-minute drive from the beach.
What is the cheapest home at Camarate Hills?
A 1-bedroom ground-floor apartment of 66 m² with a small 24 m² garden, for €245,000. All in, allow around €276,940.
Do the homes at Camarate Hills have sea views?
According to the developer, from some spots they do, but not a single home in our data is listed with sea views. We look at each home and show you photos of the real view.
When will the homes be completed?
The first homes in September 2027, the last in June 2028. Before you reserve, we check that the bank guarantee on your stage payments is properly arranged.
Do I pay more if I buy Camarate Hills 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 Camarate Hills, 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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