Pinares de San Anton, Málaga Este: new-build villas with sea views in Málaga
13 villas with 4 or 5 bedrooms, private saltwater infinity pool and plots from 870 m², in a gated hillside community above eastern Málaga.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Pinares De San Anton
A sea-view villa within Málaga's city limits, a quarter of an hour from the historic centre: for that you need to head to the hills of Pinares de San Anton. In this gated residential area among the pines, 13 new villas are being built, also known on the market as Pinares Hills. They have 4 or 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a guest WC, spread over 3 or 4 floors.
Our data includes two villas. The first has 4 bedrooms, 571 m² of built area of which 323 m² usable, 210 m² of terrace and an 869 m² plot, for €2,700,000, with completion in June 2027. The second has 5 bedrooms, 404 m² built, 299 m² usable, 78 m² of terrace and a 915 m² plot, for €2,900,000, with completion in June 2028. Both villas have 3 parking spaces.
Every villa gets a private saltwater infinity pool, a landscaped garden with automatic irrigation and south-facing terraces. Inside you will find an open-plan living and dining area behind glass sliding doors, a fitted kitchen you can customise, and spaces such as an entertainment room and a wine cellar. Some villas are pre-installed for a private lift.
Amenities
- Private saltwater infinity pool
- Gated community
- Plot from 869 m²
- South-facing terraces
- 3 parking spaces
- Wine cellar
- Entertainment room
- Pre-installation for private lift
- Heating
Pinares De San Anton in figures
Notably, at a median of €5,953 per m², this development is 4% cheaper per m² than the median for new builds in Málaga (€6,228, 9 developments), which are mostly apartments. Compared with resale homes in Málaga (€3,969 per m², idealista, September 2026), you pay 50% more. Read that price per m² with care, though: the €2,700,000 villa has 571 m² built but 323 m² usable, so a large share is terraces, basement or technical rooms. All in, you pay around €3,051,300 for that villa: €270,000 VAT, €32,400 stamp duty, €16,200 notary and €32,700 lawyer. The 5-bedroom villa costs €200,000 more, but has less built space and terrace.
| Price | € 2.700.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 270.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 32.400 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 16.200 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 32.700 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 4 bedrooms | from €2,700,000 |
| 5 bedrooms | from €2,900,000 |
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: 210 m².
Planned completion June 2027. For half of the new developments in Málaga, completion is within 5 months.
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
Pinares de San Anton lies on the slopes of Mount San Antón, in the east of Málaga above the El Palo and Pedregalejo districts. It is a green villa area with pine woods and a panorama over the city and the bay. The development is at around 252 metres above sea level, so expect sloping roads. The upside is peace and the view; the downside is that you take the car for everything. If you want to live in the city but still have a villa with a garden, Málaga offers few alternatives.
In practical terms: El Palo beach is a 12-minute drive, Supersol 9 minutes. Hospital San Francisco de Asís is 9 minutes away and The British School of Málaga 13 minutes, useful for families. El Candado golf club is 11 minutes away. The centre of Málaga is an 18-minute drive, the airport 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 Pinares De San Anton along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de El Palo) | 3.8 km, 51 min | 4.9 km, 12 min |
| Supermarket (Supersol) | 2.9 km, 39 min | 3.4 km, 9 min |
| Golf course (Club de Golf El Candado) | 5.9 km, 11 min | |
| International school (The British School of Málaga) | 5.3 km, 13 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital San Francisco de Asís) | 3.0 km, 40 min | 3.2 km, 9 min |
| Benalmádena marina | 32.0 km, 35 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 10.6 km, 18 min | |
| Málaga airport | 24.2 km, 30 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 143.5 km, 113 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 6:58 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. Pinares De San Anton sits at around 252 metres above sea level.
Both villas in our data have sea views, and the terraces face south. From 252 metres up you look out over Málaga and the sea; how open that view is depends on the plot, and we check that on site.
Homes and finishes
The villas get floor-to-ceiling windows, large glass sliding doors onto the terraces and a modern built-in kitchen that is included in the price and can be customised to your taste. The pool runs on salt water, the garden on automatic irrigation. The villas have heating. The 4-bedroom villa has energy rating B, the 5-bedroom one energy rating A. For each villa we request the building specification, check exactly what counts as built area and verify the bank guarantee for every payment.
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 Pinares De San Anton through Privé.
Available homes in Pinares De San Anton
Prices and availability updated on 26 October 2026.
| Photo | Type | Beds | Baths | Built | Terrace | Garden | Completion | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Villa | 4 | 3 | 571 m² | 210 m² | 869 m² | June 2027 | € 2.700.000 | Info |
 | Villa | 5 | 3 | 404 m² | 78 m² | 915 m² | June 2028 | € 3.200.000 | Info |
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Our honest verdict on Pinares De San Anton
Strengths
- Sea-view villa with a plot from 869 m², 18 minutes from the centre of Málaga.
- Private saltwater infinity pool and south-facing terraces.
- Price per m² 4% below the median for new builds in Málaga.
- Just 13 villas in a gated, green neighbourhood.
- International school and hospital less than a quarter of an hour's drive away.
Points to consider
- Big difference between built and usable area: 571 m² against 323 m².
- At 252 metres up in the hills: without a car you will not get anywhere.
- The beach is a 12-minute drive, not within walking distance.
- Completions spread until June 2028, longer than the median in Málaga.
- Other sources show different prices, sizes and an earlier completion.
Who is Pinares De San Anton right for?
Pinares de San Anton suits families and entrepreneurs who want to live in or around Málaga, with an international school nearby, and who prefer a villa with garden and pool to an apartment by the sea. If you work from home a lot and want space, you will find what you are looking for here too. It is less suitable if you want to walk to the beach or a café, or if you would rather not drive up and down the hill every day.
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 Pinares De San Anton
Where exactly is Pinares de San Anton?
Pinares de San Anton is a villa area in the hills of eastern Málaga, above El Palo and Pedregalejo. The city centre is an 18-minute drive, Málaga airport 30 minutes.
Do the villas have their own pool?
Yes. Every villa gets a private saltwater infinity pool, surrounded by a landscaped garden and south-facing terraces. The plots in our data measure 869 and 915 m².
How far is Málaga Airport?
By our measurement, Pinares de San Anton is a 30-minute drive from Málaga airport. For regular trips from home, that is very manageable.
When will the villas be completed?
Our data shows completions in June 2027 and June 2028. Other sources mention villas that are already finished. We request the construction status and licences for each villa before you decide.
Do I pay more if I buy Pinares De San Anton 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 Pinares De San Anton, 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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