Vanian Gardens, Parque Selwo: affordable new build with spa in Estepona
A resort with four outdoor pools, a spa and a cinema, with 1 to 3 bedroom apartments and energy rating A. From €359,000, completion March 2027, show home on site.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Vanian Gardens
Vanian Gardens is one of the more affordable ways to buy a new build with resort facilities in Estepona. With a median of €3,851 per m², it ranks among the cheapest 10% of new developments in the municipality. The complex is in Parque Selwo, between Estepona and San Pedro, next to the Selwo Aventura wildlife park. You choose from one, two or three-bedroom apartments from €359,000, with completion in March 2027. There is a show home.
The development is being built in phases; earlier phases are already lived in, which gives you a good idea of how the resort works. In our overview a one-bedroom ground-floor apartment of 94 m² with a 53 m² terrace costs €359,000. With two bedrooms you start at €432,000 for a 112 m² ground-floor home with garden. A three-bedroom first-floor apartment of 143 m² costs €510,000. The most expensive home in our overview is a three-bedroom penthouse of 154 m² for €593,000.
The communal areas are extensive. There are four outdoor pools, a spa with a heated indoor pool, a gym, a private cinema, a youth club and a coworking space. Every home has at least one parking space and a storage room, and the energy rating is A. You can personalise the finishes to a limited extent.
Amenities
- Four outdoor pools
- Spa with heated indoor pool
- Gym
- Private cinema
- Youth club
- Coworking space
- Gated complex
- Lift
- Parking space and storage room
- Show home available
Vanian Gardens in figures
The price of €3,851 per m² is 24% below the median for new builds in Estepona (€5,038) and 23% below resale homes (€5,021). That makes Vanian Gardens one of the keenest-priced developments in the municipality. Stepping up to a larger home is also affordable: each extra bedroom costs €76,000 on average. What you give up is outdoor space: for the median home the terrace is 27% of the indoor area, and the largest terrace in our overview measures 53 m². With VAT (€35,900), stamp duty (€4,308), notary (€2,200) and lawyer (€4,300), the €359,000 entry-level apartment costs €405,708 in total. Completion in 5 months is quicker than the median of 8 months.
| Price | € 359.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 35.900 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 4.308 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.200 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 4.300 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 1 bedroom | from €359,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | from €432,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €510,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 32% of new developments in Estepona. Largest outdoor space: 53 m².
Planned completion March 2027. 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
Parque Selwo lies on the eastern side of Estepona, at around 63 metres above sea level, slightly inland from the coast road. The Selwo Aventura wildlife park is about 500 metres away and La Resina golf course about 2 km. In recent years the area has grown into a large new-build neighbourhood with many developments side by side. According to the project information the beach is about 1 km away; Puerto Banús and Estepona are each a quarter of an hour's drive.
For shopping and the beach you will usually take the car. Hospiten hospital is a 4-minute drive, Aldi 6 minutes and Guadalmansa beach 7 minutes. You reach La Resina golf course in 6 minutes. Puerto Banús is 16 minutes away, Estepona town centre 13 minutes. Gibraltar is a 50-minute drive, Málaga 60 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 Vanian Gardens along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Guadalmansa) | 4.1 km, 55 min | 4.5 km, 7 min |
| Supermarket (Aldi) | 4.2 km, 56 min | 4.3 km, 6 min |
| Golf course (La Resina Golf & Country Club) | 2.3 km, 31 min | 2.4 km, 6 min |
| International school (The International School of Estepona) | 10.8 km, 12 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Hospiten de Estepona) | 2.0 km, 27 min | 1.9 km, 4 min |
| Puerto Banús | 14.2 km, 16 min | |
| Marbella old town | 20.9 km, 25 min | |
| San Pedro town centre | 11.2 km, 14 min | |
| Estepona town centre | 9.4 km, 13 min | |
| Málaga airport | 74.1 km, 60 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 53.7 km, 50 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 7:02 on 21 June and sets at 21:41, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Vanian Gardens sits at around 63 metres above sea level.
Sea views are not confirmed for the homes in our overview. The project information mentions sea views from the penthouses; we check this on site for each home.
Homes and finishes
The kitchens come with built-in appliances, the air conditioning is fully installed and the bedrooms have electric blinds. The homes have large windows and a contemporary design, with energy rating A. Portals also mention EV charging points in the garage and solar panels for the communal areas. Thanks to the show home, you can see the finishes in advance. On a visit we look closely at sound insulation, as it is a large complex, and on completion at how the air conditioning and blinds work.
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 Vanian Gardens through Privé.
Available homes in Vanian 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground floor apartment | 1 | 1 | 94 m² | 53 m² | – | € 359.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 2 | 2 | 112 m² | 30 m² | – | € 432.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 98 m² | 28 m² | – | € 434.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 143 m² | 25 m² | – | € 510.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 128 m² | 37 m² | – | € 511.000 |
| Ground floor apartment | 3 | 2 | 148 m² | 39 m² | – | € 553.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 154 m² | 26 m² | – | € 593.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Vanian Gardens
Strengths
- Among the cheapest 10% of new builds in Estepona per m², 24% below the median.
- Four pools, a spa with indoor pool, a cinema and coworking within the complex.
- Show home and earlier phases already lived in: you see what you are buying beforehand.
- Energy rating A and fully installed air conditioning.
- An extra bedroom costs only €76,000 on average.
Points to consider
- Terraces are limited: the largest in our overview measures 53 m².
- Sea views are not confirmed for any home in our overview.
- Large complex with many neighbours and shared amenities: ask for the community fees.
- Beach and supermarket are beyond walking distance, so you need the car every day.
- Prices per phase differ between portals; ask for the current list for this phase.
Who is Vanian Gardens right for?
Vanian Gardens suits families and buyers with a clear budget who still want pools, a spa and activities for children. It can also be interesting as a rental investment thanks to the low entry price and the amenities. If you mainly want a large terrace, sea views or the peace of a small complex, you will find a better match elsewhere in Estepona.
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 Vanian Gardens
When will this phase of Vanian Gardens be completed?
Completion is planned for March 2027, in around five months. As there is a show home and earlier phases are lived in, you can judge the quality in advance. We request the construction progress for this phase.
Can you spend the winter at Vanian Gardens?
Yes. With a heated indoor pool, spa, gym and coworking, the complex is appealing outside the summer too. In December you get around 9.7 hours of daylight, and the hospital is a 4-minute drive away.
How far is Vanian Gardens from the beach?
The project information says around 1 km. Guadalmansa beach, which we measured by route, is a 7-minute drive. On foot it is almost an hour, so count on using the car.
What does the cheapest apartment at Vanian Gardens cost in total?
With VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, the €359,000 one-bedroom ground-floor apartment costs around €405,708. Community fees come on top of that.
Do I pay more if I buy Vanian 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 Vanian 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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