Serenity Gardens, La Galera: new build with sea views on the west side of Estepona
Apartments and penthouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms in a green residence with spa, gym and putting green. Energy rating A, completion December 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Serenity Gardens
Sea views for under €500,000 have become scarce on this coast. Serenity Gardens does offer them, in the La Galera urbanisation on the west side of Estepona. The development comprises 106 homes in five three-storey blocks, built in two phases. You choose from apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms, with a garden on the ground floor or as a penthouse at the top. Every home has an underground parking space and a storage room.
The name refers to the gardens, and they really are the centrepiece here. Palm trees, citrus trees and aromatic plants will surround the pool, with little footpaths in between. The shared facilities are split across both phases: a spa, a coworking space and a putting green in the first, and a gym, an open-air meditation area, a children's play area and a beach volleyball court in the second. The development is fully gated and, according to the description, faces south.
We have three homes with sea views on offer. The 2-bedroom penthouse of 98 m² costs €405,000, a 2-bedroom first-floor apartment €415,000, and a 3-bedroom ground floor apartment with a 41 m² garden €472,000. Completion is planned for December 2026, so within a few months.
Amenities
- Communal pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Coworking space
- Putting green
- Beach volleyball court
- Open-air meditation area
- Children's play area
- Underground parking and storage
- Gated community
Serenity Gardens in figures
At €4,866 per m², Serenity Gardens sits just below average: 3% cheaper than typical new builds in Estepona (€5,038) and also 3% below resale homes. The penthouse is actually the best-value unit, at €4,132 per m². All in, that €405,000 penthouse costs around €457,660. A third bedroom costs only €67,000 extra here, which is not much. The downside is outdoor space: at 18% of the living area, the development has less terrace than 93% of new builds in the municipality, with a maximum of 22 m². Completion in 2 months, on the other hand, is an advantage compared with the 8-month average.
| Price | € 405.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 40.500 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 4.860 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.400 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 4.900 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €405,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €472,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 7% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 22 m².
Planned completion December 2026. 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
La Galera lies west of Estepona town centre, in an area of residential neighbourhoods, golf courses and scattered developments towards Casares and Gibraltar. It is quieter and less polished than the eastern side towards Marbella, and that shows in the prices. The development sits around 20 metres above sea level, a short distance from the coast. According to the developer, you can walk to La Galera beach in a quarter of an hour and to Bahía Dorada beach in twenty minutes.
For everyday errands, you take the car. Mercadona is 5 minutes away, Estepona hospital 6 minutes. The nearest beach according to our measurement, Costa Natura, is a 5-minute drive. Estepona town centre is 12 minutes away. Puerto Banús is further, at 27 minutes. Gibraltar airport is 42 minutes away, Málaga airport 68 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 Serenity Gardens along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Costa Natura) | 4.5 km, 60 min | 3.4 km, 5 min |
| Supermarket (Mercadona) | 3.7 km, 5 min | |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 9.1 km, 11 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 3.8 km, 6 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 8.6 km, 12 min | |
| Málaga airport | 89.5 km, 68 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 37.6 km, 42 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 7:03 on 21 June and sets at 21:42, giving 14.6 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Serenity Gardens sits at around 20 metres above sea level.
Sea views are confirmed for the three homes on our list, including the ground floor apartment. According to the description, the development faces south. We check on site, home by home, how wide that view is.
Homes and finishes
The development has an A energy rating, for both consumption and CO2 emissions, and has received a sustainable building certification. Systems are included to reduce water consumption. The homes will have central heating and air conditioning, aluminium window frames and a fitted kitchen. Little is publicly known about brands and materials. As completion approaches, we will request the final materials list and the construction status for you, and arrange a visit as soon as the homes can be viewed.
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 Serenity Gardens through Privé.
Available homes in Serenity Gardens
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 16 m² | – | € 405.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 74 m² | 22 m² | – | € 415.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 97 m² | 17 m² | – | € 472.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Serenity Gardens
Strengths
- Sea views from €405,000, rare in this price range on the Costa del Sol.
- Energy rating A and a sustainable building certification.
- Completion in December 2026, so hardly any wait left.
- Extensive facilities: spa, gym, coworking, putting green and beach volleyball.
- A third bedroom costs only €67,000 extra.
- Parking space and storage room included with every home.
Points to consider
- Small terraces: 22 m² at most, less outdoor space than 93% of new builds in Estepona.
- Large development of 106 homes, so less intimate than a boutique residence.
- Puerto Banús is a 27-minute drive and Málaga 68 minutes.
- Supermarket and hospital not within walking distance, a car is needed.
Who is Serenity Gardens right for?
Serenity Gardens suits buyers with a budget of around €400,000 to €500,000 who still want sea views, and those who want their keys soon. Remote workers and sports lovers will also find plenty of facilities here. It is less suited to those looking for large terraces or who will often be in Marbella and Puerto Banús. If you fly via Málaga, allow a good hour's drive.
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 Serenity Gardens
When will Serenity Gardens be completed?
Completion is planned for December 2026. Construction started in October 2024. We will request the current construction status for you and arrange a visit as soon as the homes can be viewed.
Do the apartments at Serenity Gardens have sea views?
Yes, the three homes on our list have sea views, even the ground floor apartment. How wide that view is varies from home to home, and we check that on site.
Can you spend the winter at Serenity Gardens?
Yes. The homes have central heating and air conditioning, there is a spa and the hospital is 6 minutes away. The west side of Estepona is quiet in winter, but the town centre is only 12 minutes away.
What does a home at Serenity Gardens cost including all fees?
With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the €405,000 penthouse comes to around €457,660, roughly 13% extra. We can work it out for the other homes too.
Do I pay more if I buy Serenity Gardens 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 Serenity Gardens, 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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