Tiara, La Quinta: garden apartments and penthouses with sea views in Benahavís
Spacious homes with 3 or 4 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and access to the terrace, in seven blocks with two homes per floor. Completion planned for December 2026.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Tiara
At Tiara you share your floor with no more than one other home. The development has 56 homes with 3 or 4 bedrooms, spread across seven blocks with two homes per floor. It sits on the hill of La Quinta, at around 170 metres above sea level, with views across the Bay of Marbella to Gibraltar and, on clear days, the coast of Africa. Completion is scheduled for 1 December 2026, so within a few months.
What stands out in the layout is that every bedroom has its own bathroom and opens directly onto the terrace. There is also a guest WC. The kitchens are delivered fully fitted. We have two homes on offer: a ground-floor home with 3 bedrooms, 203 m² inside, a 59 m² terrace, an 80 m² garden area and a private pool, and a 3-bedroom penthouse with 191 m² inside and a 136 m² terrace, also with a private pool.
The communal areas are built around three pools, each with its own purpose: one for swimming lengths, one for relaxing and an indoor pool for the cooler months. There is a fully equipped gym, a spa and a co-working space. The development is fully gated and secured, with landscaped gardens between the blocks.
Amenities
- Private pool with the homes on offer
- Three communal pools
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Gym
- Coworking space
- Gated and secured development
- Lift
- Air conditioning and heating
- Storage room
Tiara in figures
Tiara is among the pricier new builds in Benahavís: a median of €9,839 per m², around 25 percent above the median for new builds in the municipality and 76 percent above resale homes. There is a big spread within the development. The ground-floor home costs €7,635 per m², the penthouse €12,042 per m², mainly because of its 136 m² terrace and private pool. With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the entry-level home at €1,550,000 comes to around €1,751,700, roughly 13 percent extra. Timing is a strong point: completion is about 2 months away, faster than the median of 4 months for the other developments in the municipality.
| Price | € 1.550.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 155.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 18.600 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 9.300 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 18.800 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 67% of new developments in Benahavís. Largest outdoor space: 136 m².
Planned completion December 2026. Half of the new developments in Benahavís complete within 4 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current listings of 12 new developments in Benahavís 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 Quinta is a green golf neighbourhood in the east of Benahavís, in the hills above San Pedro and Nueva Andalucía. Tiara sits on a slope overlooking the golf valley and the mountains behind it, including La Concha. The area is residential and quiet. According to one agent, a commercial area and the La Quinta golf club are about 500 metres away, but for bigger shopping trips and the beach you will need the car.
The nearest supermarket is 7 minutes away by car, the centre of San Pedro 8 minutes. HC Marbella International Hospital is 9 minutes away. Puerto Banús, the beach and Aloha College are around 11 minutes away. Marbella's old town is 18 minutes away and the village of Benahavís 14 minutes. Allow 54 minutes to Málaga airport.
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 Tiara along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa Canina Ventura del Mar) | 7.3 km, 11 min | |
| Supermarket (Dia) | 3.9 km, 52 min | 4.5 km, 7 min |
| International school (Aloha College) | 6.2 km, 11 min | |
| Hospital (HC Marbella International Hospital) | 7.0 km, 9 min | |
| Puerto Banús | 8.6 km, 11 min | |
| Marbella old town | 17.5 km, 18 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 5.2 km, 8 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 23.5 km, 22 min | |
| Benahavís village | 8.1 km, 14 min | |
| Málaga airport | 68.0 km, 54 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 07:02 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December that falls to 9.7 hours, with the midday sun 30° above the horizon. Tiara sits about 170 metres above sea level.
According to the project details, the homes have sea views across the Bay of Marbella to Gibraltar and Africa. How wide that view is varies by block and floor; we check it on site for each home.
Homes and finishes
The homes come with air conditioning and heating; according to one agent, this is aerothermal with underfloor heating throughout. The kitchens are delivered fully equipped. The energy rating is B. Because completion is close, we arrange a site visit to inspect the finish of a similar home. At handover we check, together with the buyer, that the terraces and private pool are watertight, that the climate system works and that everything matches the technical specification.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation fee, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance on signing the deeds. Every payment made before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Tiara through Imagine Privé.
Available homes in Tiara
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 3 | 203 m² | 59 m² | – | € 1.550.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 3 | 191 m² | 136 m² | – | € 2.300.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Tiara
Strengths
- Only two homes per floor, so few direct neighbours
- Every bedroom with its own bathroom and direct access to the terrace
- Three pools, including an indoor pool, plus spa and gym
- Completion planned in about 2 months, on 1 December 2026
- Views across the Bay of Marbella to Gibraltar from the hill
Points to consider
- Price per m² is 76 percent above resale homes in Benahavís
- The penthouse costs €12,042 per m², considerably more than the garden home
- Completion has slipped: the end of 2025 was originally quoted
- With 56 homes, this is not a small-scale development
- Beach and Puerto Banús 11 minutes' drive away, so you need a car
Who is Tiara right for?
Tiara suits buyers who want to move in soon to a spacious home with plenty of privacy on each floor, and who will genuinely use resort-style facilities. Families and those who often have guests will appreciate the en-suite bedrooms. If you are looking for an affordable entry-level apartment or a home within walking distance of the beach, Benahavís and San Pedro have better options.
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 Tiara
When will Tiara be completed?
Completion is scheduled for 1 December 2026. The end of 2025 was mentioned earlier. We request the current state of the works and the licence of first occupation before you make the final payment.
How does payment work at Tiara?
According to one agent: a reservation of €11,000, 20 percent on signing the private contract, 10 percent during construction and 70 percent on completion. That schedule is favourable, as you pay the largest share only when you receive the keys.
What facilities does Tiara have?
Three pools (for swimming, relaxing and indoors), a gym, a spa and a co-working space, in a gated and secured development. The homes on offer also have a private pool.
Is La Quinta a good area to live in?
La Quinta is a quiet, green golf area with plenty of views, 8 minutes from San Pedro and 11 minutes from Puerto Banús. It is best suited to people looking for peace and quiet who have a car.
Do I pay more if I buy in Tiara 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 Tiara, that comes to around 13.0% in total.
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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