Med Blue, Los Monteros: new build with sea views high above Marbella
Apartments, ground-floor homes and penthouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms at around 230 metres above sea level in Altos de Los Monteros. Sea views, spa and indoor pool, with completion scheduled for December 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Med Blue
Two words drive the design of Med Blue: light and views. The development sits in the upper part of Los Monteros, on the eastern side of Marbella, and looks out over the coast to the Mediterranean. The first phase has 39 apartments and duplex penthouses spread across three four-storey blocks. According to an agent selling the whole project, there will be around 90 homes across three phases. The homes we currently offer are due for completion in December 2026.
The current offer includes four layouts. A two-bedroom ground-floor apartment has 92 m² inside and no less than 100 m² of terrace. On the first floor you get two bedrooms in 96 m², and on the second a more spacious three-bedroom apartment of 156 m². At the top sits a 171 m² penthouse with 119 m² of outdoor space. Open-plan kitchens take centre stage throughout and the living room flows onto the terrace, so you use indoors and outdoors as one space.
The development is designed as a small resort you rarely need to leave. There is a spa, heated indoor and outdoor pools, a gym with an open-air terrace and a pool bar. For those who work from Spain, the project includes a coworking space. Every home comes with a storage room, and the building has lifts and gated access.
Amenities
- Sea views
- Spa
- Heated indoor pool
- Outdoor pool with bar
- Gym with outdoor terrace
- Coworking space
- Gated complex
- Lift
- Storage room
- Energy rating B
Med Blue in figures
Med Blue is one of the more keenly priced new developments in Marbella. The median is €5,007 per m², 28 per cent below the median of the 36 projects we track in the municipality and 16 per cent below resale homes (€5,967). Only 8 projects are cheaper per m². With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the €458,000 entry-level home costs around €517,496, roughly 13 per cent more. Worth noting: the three-bedroom apartment on the second floor works out at €4,353 per m², cheaper than the two-bedroom options. Moving from two to three bedrooms costs an average of €221,000 here. With outdoor space averaging 66 per cent of the living area, the project has some of the most generous terraces in the municipality.
| Price | € 458.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 45.800 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 5.496 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.700 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 5.500 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €458,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €679,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 94% of new developments in Marbella. Largest outdoor space: 119 m².
Planned completion December 2026. For half of the new developments in Marbella, completion is within 3 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 36 new developments in Marbella 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
Altos de Los Monteros is a green hillside area north of the motorway, on the eastern edge of Marbella. Med Blue sits at around 230 metres, noticeably higher than most projects nearby. That explains the wide sea views and the cool summer evenings. It is a residential area of mostly new developments among holm oaks and scrubland, with no high street of its own. You choose it for peace and views, and take the car for almost everything.
By car you reach Playa de Los Monteros in 15 minutes and the nearest ALDI in 10. Río Real golf course is 13 minutes away and the A&E department of Hospital Costa del Sol 12 minutes. Marbella's old town is 18 minutes away, Puerto Banús 23. Colegio Alborán, an international school, is a 20-minute drive. Allow around 48 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 Med Blue along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Los Monteros) | 7.1 km, 15 min | |
| Supermarket (Aldi) | 4.2 km, 55 min | 4.2 km, 10 min |
| Golf course (Campo de Golf Río Real) | 4.1 km, 55 min | 4.1 km, 13 min |
| School (Colegio Alborán) | 11.7 km, 20 min | |
| Hospital (Urgencias Hospital Costa del Sol) | 4.8 km, 12 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 19.3 km, 23 min | |
| Marbella old town | 9.4 km, 18 min | |
| Málaga airport | 50.8 km, 48 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 7:01 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. Med Blue sits at around 230 metres above sea level.
According to the project data, every home in the current offer has sea views, helped by the elevation of around 230 metres. The data does not give an orientation per home; we check that by block and floor.
Homes and finishes
The homes have open-plan kitchens, en-suite bathrooms with dressing areas, floor-to-ceiling windows and air conditioning with heating. The building achieves energy rating B for both consumption and CO2 emissions. A parking space and storage room in the underground garage come with each home. As the project is still under construction, we request the specifications for each home and compare them with your contract. We check that your deposits are covered by a bank guarantee and follow construction progress right up to completion.
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 Med Blue through Privé.
Available homes in Med Blue
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 | 2 | 2 | 92 m² | 100 m² | – | € 458.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 96 m² | 59 m² | – | € 585.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 156 m² | 28 m² | – | € 679.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 171 m² | 119 m² | – | € 861.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Med Blue
Strengths
- Price per m² 16 per cent below resale homes in Marbella, with sea views included
- Ground-floor apartment with 100 m² of terrace for 92 m² of interior space
- Three bedrooms in 156 m² at €4,353 per m², cheaper than the smaller types
- Spa, indoor pool, gym and coworking within the development
- Elevated position at 230 metres gives wide views over the coast
Points to consider
- The beach is a 15-minute drive away, not the 5 minutes some brochures claim
- Around 90 homes across three phases, so not a small-scale development
- Completion dates vary by source; one agent gives both 2026 and July 2027 for phase III
- You need a car here: the supermarket is a 10-minute drive
- The €861,000 penthouse has no private pool according to the project data
Who is Med Blue right for?
Med Blue suits buyers who want sea views and a new build at a price below the Marbella market, and who don't mind driving to the beach and the shops. Anyone working from Spain will also appreciate the coworking space. If you want to live without a car or prefer to be within walking distance of a beach bar, a project closer to the coast, for example in Río Real, is a better choice.
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 Med Blue
When will Med Blue be completed?
The homes we offer are scheduled for December 2026. According to one agency website, a first phase was already finished around the end of 2024. Different dates are circulating for the final phase. Before you sign, we request the current construction status and schedule.
How far is Med Blue from the beach?
By car you reach Playa de Los Monteros in about 15 minutes. That is longer than some sales copy suggests. Walking is not a realistic option, as you descend more than 200 metres.
What does the cheapest home in Med Blue cost including costs?
The two-bedroom ground-floor apartment costs €458,000. Including all taxes and purchase costs, that comes to around €517,496. Financing and moving costs are not included.
Is Med Blue suitable for spending the winter?
In December you get about 9.7 hours of daylight here. The heated indoor and outdoor pools and the spa make the development usable in winter too. Bear in mind that at 230 metres the evenings are a little cooler than on the coast.
Do I pay more if I buy Med Blue 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 Med Blue, 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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