Nacare, Playa de La Cala: residences 100 metres from the beach in Estepona
Twenty spacious apartments and penthouses with 3 or 4 bedrooms, south-facing with sea views and hotel-style services, right by La Cala beach. Completion expected in September 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Nacare
Nacare targets a different audience from most new builds in Estepona. The building is 100 metres from La Cala beach, has 20 homes according to the agents selling it, and the communal areas are designed as if you were living in a hotel. There are three homes in our listings, from €2,500,000 to €4,800,000, all with sea views and energy rating A. Completion is planned for September 2028.
On the first floor you can choose between a 186 m² apartment with 3 bedrooms and 59 m² of terrace, and a 230 m² one with 4 bedrooms and 63 m² of terrace. Each has as many bathrooms as bedrooms. The fourth-floor penthouse has 191 m² inside and 199 m² of terrace, with a private lift. Every home comes with 2 to 4 underground parking spaces and a storage room, and there is a laundry room.
On the roof is an infinity pool with a bar and views over the sea. Inside you will find a heated pool, a spa with gym, a beauty room with massage room and a concierge service for residents. The interiors were designed by a well-known interior design studio, taking the atmosphere of a luxury hotel as the starting point.
Amenities
- Rooftop infinity pool
- Rooftop bar
- Heated indoor pool
- Spa and gym
- Beauty room with massage room
- Concierge service
- Private lift in the penthouse
- 2 to 4 parking spaces per home
- Laundry and storage room
Nacare in figures
The figures here are extreme, and you should know that. The median price of €16,087 per m² is 219% above the Estepona new-build median (€5,038) and 220% above resale homes (€5,021). In other words, you pay more than three times what is usual elsewhere in the municipality, for the combination of beach, service and finish. An extra bedroom costs €1,200,000: from €2,500,000 for 3 bedrooms to €3,700,000 for 4. For the cheapest home, allow around €2,825,200 in total, including €250,000 VAT and €30,000 stamp duty. The penthouse comes to €25,131 per m², but it does have 199 m² of terrace. Completion in 23 months is well behind the median of 8.
| Price | € 2.500.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 250.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 30.000 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 15.000 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 30.200 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 3 bedrooms | from €2,500,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | from €3,700,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 39% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 199 m².
Planned completion September 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
Playa de La Cala is the wide sandy beach that runs east from Estepona marina and, according to the description, the longest in town. Nacare is on a leafy avenue parallel to the coast, so you live in town but with the beach and the promenade just across the road. It is a lively urban area, not a gated urbanisation. If you value privacy, you will find it mainly inside the building and on your own terrace.
Playa del Angel beach is an 8-minute walk away. Carrefour is 3 minutes on foot. Estepona town centre is a 21-minute walk or a 5-minute drive. The hospital is an 8-minute drive, Puerto Banús 18 and Marbella town centre 25. Málaga airport is 61 minutes away, Gibraltar airport 45.
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 Nacare along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa del Angel) | 600 m, 8 min | 550 m, 1 min |
| Supermarket (Carrefour) | 230 m, 3 min | 250 m, 1 min |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 2.2 km, 29 min | 2.5 km, 3 min |
| Hospital (Hospital Hospiten de Estepona) | 6.7 km, 8 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 18.1 km, 18 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 1.5 km, 21 min | 2.4 km, 5 min |
| Málaga airport | 82.1 km, 61 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 49.2 km, 45 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 14.6 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Nacare sits at around 13 metres above sea level.
All three available homes are listed with sea views and the description confirms a south-facing position. From the first floor the view is of course lower than from the penthouse; we check what stands between the building and the sea.
Homes and finishes
All homes face south and have floor-to-ceiling windows, with cross ventilation from front to back. The kitchens are designer kitchens, the bathrooms have luxury finishes and energy efficiency is high, with rating A. Other sources mention underfloor heating, aerothermal energy and home automation. At this price level we check not only the specifications but also the concierge service contract and the estimated community fees, because hotel-style service weighs on your annual budget.
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 Nacare through Privé.
Available homes in Nacare
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 | 3 | 3 | 186 m² | 59 m² | – | € 2.500.000 |
| Apartment | 4 | 4 | 230 m² | 63 m² | – | € 3.700.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 3 | 191 m² | 199 m² | – | € 4.800.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Nacare
Strengths
- Beach an 8-minute walk away and supermarket 3 minutes.
- Hotel standard: concierge, spa, beauty room and a rooftop pool with bar.
- Penthouse with 199 m² terrace and private lift.
- Energy rating A and south-facing orientation for all homes.
- Only 20 homes, so few neighbours for this level of facilities.
Points to consider
- Price per m² more than three times the Estepona median.
- Completion not until September 2028, a 23-month off-plan wait.
- An extra bedroom costs €1,200,000, a big jump.
- Terrace sizes differ between sources, so have the plans confirmed for each home.
- Urban location on a busy stretch of beach, not a secluded estate.
Who is Nacare right for?
Nacare is made for buyers looking for a seafront apartment with five-star hotel service, who knowingly pay above the market for it. Think of someone swapping a villa for convenience, or someone who comes for a few months a year and wants everything taken care of. If you think in price per m² or want to move in quickly, this is not the right development.
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 Nacare
How close is Nacare to the beach?
Around 100 metres. By our measurement, you can walk to Playa del Angel beach in 8 minutes. La Cala beach and the promenade are just across the avenue.
Why is Nacare so much more expensive than other new builds in Estepona?
You are paying for the beachside location, the limited number of homes and hotel services such as a concierge, spa and rooftop pool. The price per m² is 219% above the new-build median. We are happy to compare other seafront alternatives with this development.
When will Nacare be completed?
Completion is planned for September 2028. One portal mentioned construction starting in the third quarter of 2026. When you reserve, we request the building licence and the bank guarantee on your stage payments.
Is Nacare suitable for spending the winter in Estepona?
Yes. With a heated indoor pool, spa, concierge and shops within walking distance, it makes a comfortable winter base. In December you have 9.7 hours of daylight, with the sun 30 degrees above the horizon.
Do I pay more if I buy Nacare 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 Nacare, 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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