Octavia, Sacaba Beach: key-ready beachfront new build in Málaga
Sea-view apartments and penthouses on the beachfront on the west side of Málaga, with a rooftop infinity pool. Key-ready, with a show home.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Octavia
Octavia is no ordinary new build in Málaga, and the price makes that clear straight away. The building stands on the beachfront promenade of Sacaba Beach, on the west side of the city, and every home has sea views. The development has 40 homes and is finished: you can get the keys as soon as the purchase completes, and there is a show home. That makes it one of the few developments in this price bracket where you do not have to buy off-plan.
Our data includes three homes. A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment on the ninth floor measures 171 m² built, of which 125 m² usable, with a 21 m² terrace, for €2,150,000. On the eighth floor there is a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom apartment: 296 m² built, 215 m² usable and a 31 m² terrace, for €3,895,000. The 3-bedroom penthouse on the ninth floor measures 398 m² built, 285 m² usable, with a 46 m² terrace, and costs €6,350,000.
On the roof there is an infinity pool and a solarium overlooking the Mediterranean. The building also has a gym, a coworking space, a lift and a laundry room. Each home comes with a parking space and a storage room. The development has energy rating A and BREEAM sustainability certification.
Amenities
- Beachfront
- Rooftop infinity pool
- Solarium with sea views
- Gym
- Coworking space
- Home automation
- Parking space and storage room
- Secure building with lift
- A energy rating and BREEAM
Octavia in figures
To be fair, at a median of €13,159 per m², Octavia is the most expensive development we track in Málaga. That is 111% above the median for new builds in Málaga (€6,228, 9 developments) and 232% above resale homes in Málaga (€3,969 per m², idealista, September 2026). That comparison is skewed, though: the average apartment in the city is not on the beachfront. For the entry-level €2,150,000 apartment you pay around €2,429,700 all in: €215,000 VAT, €25,800 stamp duty, €12,900 notary and €26,000 lawyer. The big advantage over other developments is timing: the homes are key-ready, while new builds in Málaga still have a median wait of 5 months.
| Price | € 2.150.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 215.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 25.800 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 12.900 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 26.000 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 3 bedrooms | from €2,150,000 |
| 5 bedrooms | from €3,895,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 33% of new developments in Málaga. Largest outdoor space: 46 m².
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 9 new developments in Málaga and the average asking price of resale homes in Málaga according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
Sacaba Beach is in the west of Málaga, between the city centre and the airport. It is a stretch of coast that has changed a great deal in recent years, with new residential towers along a wide beachfront promenade. The area is sometimes called Málaga's new Golden Mile. The building stands at sea level, right on the edge of the beach. Nearby you will find parks, sports facilities, the university and hospitals. It is, however, an urban district: if you expect the calm of a residential estate, you will find the life of a big seaside city here instead.
Sacaba Beach is a 7-minute walk away. The Maxi Dia supermarket is 16 minutes on foot and Hospital Quirón 13 minutes. The centre of Málaga is a 14-minute drive. The airport is 13 minutes away, which makes short trips from home very easy. The Parador golf course is a 10-minute drive, Benalmádena marina 18.
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 Octavia along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Sacaba Beach) | 500 m, 7 min | 1.4 km, 3 min |
| Supermarket (Maxi Dia) | 1.2 km, 16 min | 1.9 km, 4 min |
| Golf course (Club de Golf Málaga Parador) | 7.7 km, 10 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Quirón) | 980 m, 13 min | 1.4 km, 3 min |
| Fuengirola town centre | 29.5 km, 24 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 13.5 km, 18 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 10.1 km, 14 min | |
| Málaga airport | 7.2 km, 13 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 127.5 km, 97 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 6:59 on 21 June and sets at 21:39, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.6 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Octavia sits at around 2 metres above sea level.
All homes in our data have sea views, on the eighth and ninth floors. The rooftop pool and solarium look out over the Mediterranean; how wide the view is from your own home is something we check on site.
Homes and finishes
Every home gets a fully fitted kitchen with appliances, ducted air conditioning, home automation and a reinforced front door. The terraces are designed to bring in as much light and sea view as possible. The building has energy rating A and BREEAM certification, which in Málaga is still the exception rather than the rule. As the development is finished, you can see the finish for yourself. When we visit, we bring the technical specification sheet and check the first occupancy licence, the title deed and the community fees.
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 Octavia through Privé.
Available homes in Octavia
Prices and availability updated on 26 October 2026.
| Photo | Type | Beds | Baths | Built | Terrace | Completion | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Apartment | 3 | 2 | 171 m² | 21 m² | Ready to move in | € 2.150.000 | Info |
 | Apartment | 5 | 3 | 296 m² | 31 m² | Ready to move in | € 3.895.000 | Info |
 | Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 398 m² | 46 m² | Ready to move in | € 6.350.000 | Info |
Prices are indicative. Ask for the current price list and floor plans.
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Our honest verdict on Octavia
Strengths
- Beachfront, with the beach a 7-minute walk away and sea views from every home.
- Key-ready with a show home: you see what you are buying.
- Málaga airport 13 minutes away and the city centre 14 minutes.
- Rooftop infinity pool, gym and coworking in the building.
- Energy rating A and BREEAM sustainability certification.
Points to consider
- At €13,159 per m², more than twice as expensive as other new builds in Málaga.
- Terraces are small for this price bracket: 21 to 46 m².
- Usable area is clearly below the built area, so check the plans.
- Urban setting with a busy promenade, not a quiet residential estate.
- Sources show different bedroom counts and sizes; ask for the current price list.
Who is Octavia right for?
Octavia suits buyers with a generous budget who want to live right on the sea with a real city on the doorstep: museums, restaurants, the old town and an airport a quarter of an hour away. It is also a good fit if you do not want to wait years for completion. It is less suitable if you want lots of outdoor space, care about value per m² or prefer the quiet of a golf resort.
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.
Off market: what you will not find online
Not every property on the Costa del Sol ends up on a website.
Owners who want to sell discreetly, a last penthouse that has not yet been released, a villa that only comes onto the market when the right buyer appears: part of the market changes hands without a single advert. Already know the market and looking for something you cannot find online? Tell us as precisely as possible what you are looking for. If it exists, we will find it for you.
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Frequently asked questions about Octavia
How far is Málaga airport from Octavia?
By our measurement, the airport is a 13-minute drive. That is exceptionally short for a beachfront home and makes Octavia a good fit if you travel back and forth often.
Has Octavia already been completed?
Yes, the homes are key-ready and there is a show home. So you make no stage payments during construction when you buy. We do still check the licences and the deed before you sign.
How much does an apartment in Octavia cost all in?
For the €2,150,000 3-bedroom apartment, you pay around €2,429,700 including VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer. That is 13% on top of the price.
Are there new builds for sale on the beach in Málaga?
Yes, but few right on the beachfront. We track 9 new developments in Málaga, and Octavia is the most expensive of them per m². If you want to spend less, look in the east of the city or a little further from the beach.
Do I pay more if I buy Octavia 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 Octavia, 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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