Casatalaya Residences, Torremuelle: boutique new build by the sea
28 three-bedroom homes: garden apartments and duplex penthouses with solarium, south-facing with sea views, close to the Torremuelle coastline. Completion planned for October 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Casatalaya Residences
Just 28 homes, all with three bedrooms and all with sea views: Casatalaya Residences opts for a small scale. The development is in Torremuelle, the westernmost part of Benalmádena Costa, where the coast runs into Fuengirola's. Half the homes are ground-floor apartments with a private garden, the other half duplex penthouses with a private solarium. According to the project description, residents have direct access to the sea through a public green park.
Our data includes two homes. The garden apartment has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, 188 m² built, a 67 m² terrace and a 108 m² plot, for €750,000. The duplex penthouse also has three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with 201 m² built, a 38 m² terrace and a solarium, for €1,165,000. Mind the difference between built and usable area: indoors you have 109 and 137 m² respectively. That is still generous, but it is the usable area you feel every day.
The homes face south, with open-plan living areas and cross ventilation. For a complex of this size, the facilities are remarkably complete: an outdoor pool and a heated indoor pool, a gym and wellness area, a social lounge with coworking and landscaped gardens. Each home gets one or two underground parking spaces and a storage room. Completion is planned for October 2028.
Amenities
- Sea views
- Heated indoor pool
- Outdoor pool
- Gym and wellness
- Social lounge with coworking
- Landscaped gardens
- Gated complex
- Underground parking and storage
- Private garden or solarium
Casatalaya Residences in figures
Benalmádena has few new builds; our comparison covers 8 developments. At €4,893 per m², Casatalaya Residences sits right on the median for that group (€4,907). Resale homes in Benalmádena cost €4,188 per m² (idealista, September 2026), so you pay 17% more here. For the €750,000 garden apartment, the total cost comes to around €847,600: €75,000 VAT, €9,000 stamp duty, €4,500 notary and €9,100 lawyer. The penthouse costs €415,000 more, for a second floor and a solarium but a smaller terrace. The wait is long: 24 months until completion, against a median of 10 months in Benalmádena.
| Price | € 750.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 75.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 9.000 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 4.500 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 9.100 |
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 50% of new developments in Benalmádena. Largest outdoor space: 67 m².
Planned completion October 2028. For half of the new developments in Benalmádena, completion is within 10 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 8 new developments in Benalmádena and the average asking price of resale homes in Benalmádena according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Torremuelle is a quiet residential area of villas and smaller complexes on the border of Benalmádena and Fuengirola. Behind the neighbourhood the hills rise up; in front lies the coast with small coves and rocky outcrops. The development sits at around 44 metres above sea level, which explains the sea views but also means an uphill walk after the beach. According to the project description, the commuter train between Fuengirola and Málaga runs through the area, handy if you want to reach the city or the airport without a car.
Playa Bonita beach is 816 metres away as the crow flies: a 22-minute walk or 3-minute drive. For groceries, you drive 6 minutes to an Aldi. Vithas Xanit International hospital is 8 minutes away, Benalmádena marina 10 and Fuengirola town centre 15. You can reach Málaga Airport in 26 minutes and Málaga city centre in 30 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 Casatalaya Residences along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Bonita) | 1.6 km, 22 min | 1.5 km, 3 min |
| Supermarket (ALDI) | 3.4 km, 46 min | 3.9 km, 6 min |
| International school (Kings English) | 8.4 km, 13 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Vithas Xanit International) | 4.4 km, 59 min | 5.1 km, 8 min |
| Fuengirola town centre | 13.8 km, 15 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 6.6 km, 10 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 27.5 km, 30 min | |
| Marbella old town | 39.3 km, 33 min | |
| Málaga airport | 20.9 km, 26 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 111.7 km, 89 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 7:00 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Casatalaya Residences sits at around 44 metres above sea level.
Both homes in our data have confirmed sea views. According to the project description, all homes face south, which gives plenty of winter sun on the terrace and solarium.
Homes and finishes
The specification is extensive. The kitchen gets Modulnova designer units with built-in appliances. Heating is by underfloor heating, cooling by ducted air conditioning, and hot water comes from an aerothermal system. Home automation controls lighting, climate, shutters, ventilation and security. Other sources also mention solar panels, an alarm system and a sauna. The energy rating is B. For this development we request the schedule of areas with usable m², as the difference from the built area is large, and we check the bank guarantee given the long construction period.
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 Casatalaya Residences through Privé.
Available homes in Casatalaya Residences
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 bungalow | 3 | 2 | 188 m² | 67 m² | – | € 750.000 |
| Top floor bungalow | 3 | 2 | 201 m² | 38 m² | – | € 1.165.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Casatalaya Residences
Strengths
- Small-scale development of 28 homes, all with three bedrooms and sea views.
- South-facing, with a private solarium for the duplex penthouses.
- Heated indoor pool and wellness, rare in a boutique development.
- Garden apartment with a 67 m² terrace and a 108 m² plot.
- Price per m² exactly on the median for new builds in Benalmádena.
- Hospital an 8-minute drive and airport a 26-minute drive away.
Points to consider
- Completion not until October 2028, much later than the Benalmádena median.
- Large gap between built and usable area: 188 versus 109 m².
- Beach a 22-minute walk away by our measurement, less close than the marketing suggests.
- Supermarket a 6-minute drive away, so you need the car every day.
- Another source gives the first quarter of 2028 for completion; ask for the current schedule.
Who is Casatalaya Residences right for?
Casatalaya Residences is made for families and couples looking for space, peace and sea views in a small residence, who are willing to wait two years. If you plan to spend long periods here, you will also appreciate the indoor pool and the nearby hospital. If you want to move quickly, are looking for a home with fewer bedrooms or want to walk to the shops every day, you are better off looking elsewhere.
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 Casatalaya Residences
How many homes does Casatalaya Residences have?
The development has 28 homes, all with three bedrooms. According to other sources, these are 14 ground-floor homes with a garden and 14 duplex penthouses with a solarium. That makes it one of the smaller new developments in Benalmádena.
How far is Casatalaya Residences from the beach?
The project description mentions 350 metres to the Torremuelle coastline. By our measurement, Playa Bonita is 816 metres away as the crow flies, a 22-minute walk or 3-minute drive. It depends on which little beach you choose.
Is Benalmádena a good place to spend the winter?
Benalmádena is popular with international winter residents. At Casatalaya Residences you have a heated indoor pool, south-facing sunshine and the hospital 8 minutes away, which adds to your comfort in the winter months.
When will Casatalaya Residences be completed?
Our project sheet states October 2028. Another source gives the first quarter of 2028. We always request the official schedule and the bank guarantee before you pay a deposit.
Do I pay more if I buy Casatalaya Residences 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 Casatalaya Residences, 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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