Casares Bay, Doña Julia Golf: boutique new build with sea views in Casares
A small complex of nine homes by Doña Julia Golf, with sea views, ground-floor apartments and penthouses from €490,000. Completion in October 2027.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Casares Bay
Nine homes, no more. Casares Bay is one of the smallest new-build projects on the Casares coast, and you notice it in everything: few neighbours, a quiet pool and a community where people know each other. The complex lies in the area around Doña Julia Golf, between Estepona and Manilva, and every home in our listing has sea views.
We currently have 3 homes in view, all three due for completion in October 2027. A 3-bedroom ground-floor apartment of 102 m² with a 30 m² terrace costs €490,000 and has a garden. On the top floor there are two penthouses with a solarium: one with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 136 m² and a 48 m² terrace for €545,000, and one with 2 bedrooms, 120 m² and a large 94 m² terrace for €595,000. The project also includes duplex homes, but they are not part of our current offer.
The communal area is simple: an infinity pool with a sun terrace and landscaped gardens, in a gated complex with access control. Every home has its own parking space and storage room, and there is a lift. If you expect a large resort with a spa and gym, this is not the place; if peace and quiet is exactly what you want, you will find it here.
Amenities
- Infinity pool with sun terrace
- Landscaped gardens
- Gated complex with access control
- Lift
- Private parking space
- Storage room per home
- Solarium with the penthouses
- Garden with the ground-floor apartment
Casares Bay in figures
The median of €4,804 per m² matches the Casares new-build median exactly (€4,804, across 15 projects). So you pay the market price here, no more. Compared with resale homes in Casares (€3,197 per m², idealista August 2026), that is 50% more. Notably, the 3-bedroom penthouse (€545,000) is cheaper than the 2-bedroom one (€595,000), because the latter has a 94 m² terrace versus 48 m². So here you choose between indoor and outdoor space. With €49,000 VAT, €5,880 stamp duty, €2,900 notary and €5,900 lawyer, the €490,000 ground-floor apartment costs you around €553,680. Completion is 12 months away, comparable with the Casares average.
| Price | € 490.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 49.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 5.880 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.900 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 5.900 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €595,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €490,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 47% of new developments in Casares. Largest outdoor space: 94 m².
Planned completion October 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 lies in the coastal part of Casares, a strip that stretches between Estepona and Manilva. It is often called Casares Costa, to distinguish it from the white village of Casares in the hills, a 23-minute drive away. The project is low-lying, at around 12 metres above sea level, and according to the listing about 300 metres from the beach. Nearby you will find golf courses, including Doña Julia itself, as well as Finca Cortesín and the Estepona courses.
Lidl is a 3-minute drive or a 30-minute walk away. La Duquesa port is 6 minutes away, Estepona hospital 9 minutes. Estepona town centre is 15 minutes away, Sotogrande 17 and Puerto Banús 31. Gibraltar airport is 39 minutes away, Málaga airport 71. Our route measurement to La Duquesa beach gives a 7-minute drive; we will walk the route to the nearest beach with you.
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 Casares Bay along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (La Duquesa) | 3.5 km, 47 min | 4.9 km, 7 min |
| Supermarket (Lidl) | 2.3 km, 30 min | 1.5 km, 3 min |
| Golf course (Golf Academy Albayt Resort) | 5.1 km, 7 min | |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 12.4 km, 15 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 7.2 km, 9 min | |
| Port of La Duquesa | 3.4 km, 45 min | 3.7 km, 6 min |
| Port of Sotogrande | 12.9 km, 17 min | |
| Casares village | 15.4 km, 23 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 12.0 km, 15 min | |
| Málaga airport | 92.8 km, 71 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 34.9 km, 39 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. Casares Bay sits at around 12 metres above sea level.
All three homes in our listing are advertised with sea views. For the ground-floor apartment, we check on site how clear that view is above the gardens and surrounding buildings.
Homes and finishes
Here the description is specific. The kitchen gets Siemens appliances or equivalent. Heating and cooling are by ducted air conditioning, hot water by aerothermal energy. The windows are aluminium with thermal break and double glazing, and the front door is armoured. All homes have energy rating B. At handover, we mainly check the finish of the terraces and solariums, how the aerothermal system works and whether the promised brands have actually been installed.
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 Casares Bay through Privé.
Available homes in Casares Bay
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 | 3 | 2 | 102 m² | 30 m² | – | € 490.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 3 | 136 m² | 48 m² | – | € 545.000 |
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 120 m² | 94 m² | – | € 595.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Casares Bay
Strengths
- Only nine homes: quiet and small-scale.
- Price per m² exactly at the Casares new-build median.
- Specific features: aerothermal hot water, ducted air conditioning, Siemens or equivalent appliances.
- Every home in our listing has sea views.
- Penthouse with a 94 m² terrace for €595,000.
Points to consider
- Limited facilities: no gym, spa or children's pool.
- Completion not until October 2027, with a year of construction risk.
- The distance to the beach differs between the listing and our measurement; we check it on site.
- Supermarket a 30-minute walk away; you need a car.
- With nine homes, community fees per owner are more sensitive to repairs.
Who is Casares Bay right for?
Casares Bay suits couples and small families who want a quiet, small-scale complex with sea views, without paying for facilities they would not use anyway. It also works for anyone who lives here a few months a year. If you are looking for things to do within the complex itself, or want to rent the home out intensively to tourists, a larger resort offers more arguments.
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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 Casares Bay
How many homes does Casares Bay have?
The project consists of nine homes: ground-floor apartments with a garden, duplex homes and penthouses. We currently have 3 homes on offer, priced from €490,000 to €595,000.
How far is Casares Bay from the beach?
The listing mentions about 300 metres to the beach. Our route planner gave a 7-minute drive to La Duquesa beach. We are happy to walk the route to the nearest beach with you.
What does a new build in Casares cost on average?
The new-build median in Casares is €4,804 per m², measured across 15 projects. Casares Bay sits exactly on it. Resale homes cost an average of €3,197 per m².
When is Casares Bay due for completion?
Completion is scheduled for October 2027. When buying off-plan, you pay deposits during construction; we always check the bank guarantee on those amounts.
Do I pay more if I buy Casares Bay 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 Casares Bay, 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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