The Palms at Estepona, Arroyo Vaquero: apartments 300 m from the sea
A wide choice of 1 to 4 bedrooms, with garden homes and penthouses with their own pool, and a spa with an indoor pool. From €434,000, completion December 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About The Palms At Estepona
From a compact one-bedroom apartment to a four-bedroom penthouse: The Palms at Estepona covers almost every budget within a single development. The project in Arroyo Vaquero, on the western side of Estepona, has 78 homes around 300 metres from the beach. In our overview, prices start at €434,000 and rise to €1,054,000. Completion is planned for December 2028.
The choice is wide. A one-bedroom apartment on the first floor has 67 m² and a 31 m² terrace for €434,000; on the ground floor, with a 45 m² terrace, a small garden and a private pool, you pay €485,000. Two bedrooms start at €534,000 for 112 m². Three bedrooms cost €729,000 on the first floor or €770,000 on the ground floor with a garden. There is also a 156 m² semi-detached home for €904,000, and two penthouses: three bedrooms with a 100 m² terrace and a 54 m² solarium for €904,000, and four bedrooms with a 112 m² terrace for €1,054,000.
What lifts this development above the rest are the communal areas. Besides an outdoor pool, there is a heated indoor pool, a spa with sauna and hammam, a gym and a coworking space overlooking the garden. The buildings have curved terraces and green roofs, with palm trees in the gardens. Every home has a parking space and a storage room.
Amenities
- Outdoor pool
- Heated indoor pool
- Spa with sauna and hammam
- Gym
- Coworking space
- Outdoor fire pits
- Gated complex
- Lift
- Parking space and storage room included
- Private pool for garden homes and penthouses
The Palms At Estepona in figures
At €5,795 per m², The Palms is 15% above the median for new builds in Estepona (€5,038) and 15% above resale homes (€5,021). You mainly pay that premium for the location close to the sea and the spa. The price ladder per bedroom is steep: from €434,000 for one bedroom to €534,000 for two, €729,000 for three and €1,054,000 for four. On average, each extra bedroom costs €207,000. With VAT (€43,400), stamp duty (€5,208), notary (€2,600) and lawyer (€5,300), the entry-level apartment costs €490,508 in total. You wait 26 months for the keys, compared with a median of 8 months in Estepona.
| Price | € 434.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 43.400 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 5.208 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.600 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 5.300 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 1 bedroom | from €434,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | from €534,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €729,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | from €1,054,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 69% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 154 m².
Planned completion December 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
Arroyo Vaquero lies west of Estepona town centre, a flat coastal area at around 11 metres above sea level where many new residences have appeared in recent years. Arroyo Vaquero beach is known for being quiet, with fine sand, and according to the project information is around 300 metres away. A coastal promenade connects the area with the marina and Estepona's old town. Golf courses such as Estepona Golf and Valle Romano are a short drive away.
You do not need a car for shopping: Mercadona is a 5-minute walk away and Estepona hospital 12 minutes. You reach Estepona town centre in a 10-minute drive and Puerto Banús in 25 minutes. Gibraltar airport is 44 minutes away and Málaga airport 66 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 The Palms At Estepona along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Costa Natura) | 1.9 km, 26 min | 1.6 km, 3 min |
| Supermarket (Mercadona) | 370 m, 5 min | 1.4 km, 3 min |
| School (Instituto de Educación Secundaria Mar de Alborán) | 7.3 km, 9 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Estepona) | 870 m, 12 min | 1.1 km, 2 min |
| Estepona town centre | 6.8 km, 10 min | |
| Málaga airport | 87.7 km, 66 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 39.2 km, 44 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. The Palms At Estepona sits at around 11 metres above sea level.
Sea views are not confirmed for any home in our data, although portals do mention them. For each home we check on the plans and on site what you will see from the terrace.
Homes and finishes
The homes come with fully installed air conditioning, electric underfloor heating in the bathrooms, kitchens with built-in appliances and a basic home automation system. The interiors use neutral colours, wood and stone textures and floor-to-ceiling windows. Portals also mention double glazing and built-in wardrobes. We request the full specification list before any reservation. For the garden homes and penthouses with a pool, we pay extra attention to the plant room and maintenance, and for the green roofs to the waterproofing.
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 The Palms At Estepona through Privé.
Available homes in The Palms At Estepona
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 | 1 | 1 | 67 m² | 31 m² | – | € 434.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 1 | 1 | 67 m² | 45 m² | – | € 485.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 112 m² | 18 m² | – | € 534.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 112 m² | 22 m² | – | € 602.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 138 m² | 39 m² | – | € 729.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 136 m² | 55 m² | – | € 770.000 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | 2 | 156 m² | 77 m² | – | € 904.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 138 m² | 154 m² | – | € 904.000 |
| Penthouse | 4 | 2 | 162 m² | 112 m² | – | € 1.054.000 |
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Our honest verdict on The Palms At Estepona
Strengths
- Beach around 300 metres away, with a coastal path to the marina and the old town.
- Spa with sauna and hammam, indoor pool and coworking space within the development.
- Wide choice from one to four bedrooms, from €434,000.
- Garden homes and penthouses with their own pool.
- Supermarket a 5-minute walk away and hospital 12 minutes away.
Points to consider
- Completion not until December 2028; other sources mention the third quarter of 2028 or even late 2027.
- Each extra bedroom costs €207,000 on average: larger homes quickly become expensive.
- Sea views are not confirmed in our data.
- With 78 homes and lots of shared facilities: ask for an estimate of the community fees.
- Floor areas and prices differ between portals; always compare with the current price list.
Who is The Palms At Estepona right for?
The Palms at Estepona suits anyone who wants to live close to the sea with resort-style facilities, and who will use the apartment outside the summer too: the indoor pool and coworking space make longer stays appealing. The entry-level home is interesting as a first purchase or for letting. If you want to enjoy your home soon, or are looking for a large home at a low price per m², other developments are a better fit.
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 The Palms At Estepona
When will The Palms at Estepona be completed?
Our data says December 2028. Portals mention the third quarter of 2028, and one agent even late 2027. We request the current schedule and check the bank guarantee on your instalments.
Is The Palms at Estepona suitable for spending the winter?
Yes, and that is one of its strengths. The development has a heated indoor pool, a spa and a coworking space. In December you get around 9.7 hours of daylight, and the supermarket is within walking distance.
How far is The Palms from the beach?
According to the project information, around 300 metres. So Arroyo Vaquero beach is just around the corner, and you can walk along the coast to Estepona marina.
Do all homes at The Palms have their own pool?
No. A private pool is provided for the ground-floor garden homes, the semi-detached home and the penthouses. The first-floor apartments do not have one, but use the communal pools.
Do I pay more if I buy The Palms At Estepona 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 The Palms At Estepona, 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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