Haiku, Cancelada: apartments, penthouses and townhouses in Estepona
A calmly designed development in Cancelada with apartments from €505,000 and three-bedroom townhouses, south-west-facing terraces and its own spa. Completion planned for December 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Haiku
The name refers to the short Japanese poem, and it fits: Haiku is an understated development with great attention to tranquillity and outdoor space. It lies in Cancelada, on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella. According to another agent, it has 51 homes in two parts: 36 apartments and 15 three-bedroom townhouses. Our current listings include five homes, from €505,000 to €999,000.
For two bedrooms you have three options. A 131 m² first-floor apartment with a 34 m² terrace costs €505,000, and a 126 m² ground-floor version €590,000. The two-bedroom penthouse, with 125 m², a 73 m² terrace and sea views, is listed at €626,000. If you want more space, you can choose between a 248 m² townhouse with a 109 m² terrace for €962,000 and a three-bedroom penthouse with a 79 m² terrace and a 69 m² solarium for €999,000.
Around the homes there will be Mediterranean gardens with footpaths, a pool, a lounge and a gym with spa. The terraces face south-west, which means sun in the afternoon and evening. Every home has a parking space and a storage room. The whole development is gated. If you spend a lot of time outdoors, this is a project worth a serious look.
Amenities
- Communal pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Lounge
- Mediterranean gardens with footpaths
- Lift
- Parking space and storage room
- Gated complex
- Solarium with the penthouse
Haiku in figures
At €4,683 per m², Haiku is 7% below the €5,038 median for new builds in Estepona, and also 7% below resale homes (€5,021). Not a bargain, but fairly priced for the New Golden Mile. With median outdoor space of 44% of the interior area, it does better than 66% of developments. Note the big jump from two to three bedrooms: the cheapest three-bedroom home costs €457,000 more than the entry-level apartment, because it is a 248 m² townhouse straight away. For that €505,000 entry-level home, with VAT (€50,500), stamp duty (€6,060), notary (€3,000) and lawyer (€6,100), you pay €570,660 in total. Completion is 26 months away.
| Price | € 505.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 50.500 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 6.060 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 3.000 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 6.100 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €505,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €962,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 66% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 148 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
Cancelada is a small village on the New Golden Mile, surrounded by green residential areas and golf courses. So you have a village centre nearby, in surroundings that otherwise consist mainly of residential developments. Haiku sits at around 51 metres above sea level, with the Sierra Bermeja behind it and the sea on the horizon. Golf courses such as Los Flamingos, El Campanario and La Atalaya are 2 to 5 km away.
Day to day, the essentials are close at hand. Lidl is 4 minutes by car, and Los Flamingos golf course a 5-minute drive or 20-minute walk. Guadalmansa beach is a 7-minute drive. Puerto Banús is 13 minutes away, Estepona town centre 15 and the international school 10. Allow 58 minutes to Málaga airport.
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 Haiku along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Guadalmansa) | 2.3 km, 32 min | 2.7 km, 7 min |
| Supermarket (Lidl) | 2.0 km, 27 min | 2.2 km, 4 min |
| Golf course (Flamingos Golf) | 1.5 km, 20 min | 2.3 km, 5 min |
| International school (The International School of Estepona) | 3.5 km, 47 min | 7.9 km, 10 min |
| Hospital (Hospital Hospiten de Estepona) | 4.2 km, 6 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 11.2 km, 13 min | |
| Marbella old town | 17.9 km, 22 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 8.2 km, 11 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 11.7 km, 15 min | |
| Benahavís village | 12.8 km, 16 min | |
| Málaga airport | 71.1 km, 58 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 56.0 km, 52 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 7:02 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Haiku sits at around 51 metres above sea level.
The penthouses we offer have confirmed sea views. The terraces face south-west, with sun until the evening. For the apartments and townhouses, we check for each home whether the view will stay unobstructed.
Homes and finishes
The homes come with air conditioning, an aerothermal heat pump for domestic hot water and electric underfloor heating in the bathrooms. The bathrooms are delivered with vanity units, mirrors and shower screens. The energy rating is B. Another agent mentions two underground parking spaces per home, while our data shows one. We always raise a discrepancy like this with the developer and have it set down in the purchase contract, together with the full specification list.
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 Haiku through Privé.
Available homes in Haiku
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 | 131 m² | 34 m² | – | € 505.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 126 m² | 36 m² | – | € 590.000 |
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 125 m² | 73 m² | – | € 626.000 |
| Townhouse | 3 | 3 | 248 m² | 109 m² | – | € 962.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 3 | 170 m² | 148 m² | – | € 999.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Haiku
Strengths
- South-west-facing terraces, with evening sun and above-average outdoor space.
- Wide choice: apartment, ground floor, penthouse or townhouse in one development.
- Spacious two-bedroom apartments of 125 to 131 m².
- Spa, gym and gardens with footpaths within the development.
- Three golf courses within 2 to 5 km and Puerto Banús a 13-minute drive away.
Points to consider
- Completion not until December 2028, a wait of over two years.
- Big price jump of €457,000 between two and three bedrooms.
- The beach is a 32-minute walk away; you will need a car.
- Unclear whether there are one or two parking spaces: have it set down in the contract.
- No show flat, so you judge the finishes from plans and material samples.
Who is Haiku right for?
Haiku appeals to couples and small families who live outdoors a lot, want the peace of a residential area and still want to be close to Puerto Banús and the golf courses. The two-bedroom penthouse is interesting if you want sea views for under €650,000. If you want to move in soon or live without a car, you are better off choosing a development that is finished sooner or closer to the coast.
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 Haiku
Where exactly is Haiku?
Haiku is in Cancelada, an area on the New Golden Mile between Estepona and Marbella. Guadalmansa beach is a 7-minute drive and Puerto Banús 13 minutes. We are happy to show you the exact location on a map.
Is Haiku suitable for spending the winter in Estepona?
The terraces face south-west, which gives afternoon sun in winter. The bathrooms have underfloor heating and there is a spa in the development. In December you get around 9.7 hours of daylight, with sunset at around 18:08.
When will Haiku be completed?
Completion is planned for December 2028. That is well after the median for new builds in Estepona. We request the payment schedule and bank guarantees for you.
How much does a townhouse at Haiku cost?
The townhouse we offer has three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 248 m² and a 109 m² terrace, for €962,000. VAT and costs add around 13%.
Do I pay more if I buy Haiku 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 Haiku, 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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