Estepona has 114 new developments on our books — more than any other town on this stretch of coast — from €223,370 to €4,750,000, with a median starting price of €699,500. It is the only municipality where you can spend under €250,000 on a brand-new apartment and over €4 million on a villa, and the only one where 26% of the stock still starts below half a million.
The numbers
| Developments listed | 114 |
| Starting price, lowest | €223,370 |
| Median starting price | €699,500 |
| Highest | €4,750,000 |
| Under €300,000 | 3 |
| €300,000 – €500,000 | 27 |
| €500,000 – €750,000 | 35 |
| €750,000 – €1,000,000 | 9 |
| Over €1,000,000 | 40 (35%) |
Under €300,000: three developments, all in Cancelada
This is the cheapest entry point to new build anywhere between Málaga and Sotogrande, and it is narrow: 3 developments, all around Cancelada on the New Golden Mile, all small units. A one bedroom of 63–80 m² at €223,370 is the floor of the market. Expect compact layouts, a communal pool and a garage, and a ten-minute drive to the beach at Saladillo or the town centre.
€300,000 to €500,000: 27 developments, the widest choice on the coast
This is where Estepona wins on volume. Two and three bedroom apartments of 80–130 m², new, with terraces, in schemes of 30 to 120 units along the whole length of the municipality — the town itself, the New Golden Mile, Cancelada, Valle Romano, Bel Air. At the top of this band you can get a three bedroom with a sea view, and at the bottom a two bedroom ten minutes inland. If your budget is €400,000 and you want new build rather than resale, this is the town to look at first.
€500,000 to €750,000: 35 developments, the middle of the market
Half a million to three quarters buys space rather than a change of postcode: three and four bedroom apartments, penthouses with solariums, townhouses, and the first villas — usually on the inland side of the A-7 or in Valle Romano. This band is where the Estepona market has grown fastest in the last few years, and where most of the new schemes are still being released in phases.
€750,000 to €1,000,000: 9 developments
A narrow band, and an interesting one: it is where a four bedroom villa with a private pool and a plot of 400–600 m² becomes possible, either on the New Golden Mile or in the hills behind the town.
Above €1 million: 40 developments, mostly villas
Above a million the market is villas and front-line schemes. 22 developments start between €1m and €2m, 12 between €2m and €3m, and only 6 above three. The top of the market is around €4,750,000 — a small number of architect-designed villas, mostly west of the town towards Casares or on the hillside above the New Golden Mile.
Where inside Estepona
- The town centre and the port — the old town, the orchid garden, the marina and the La Rada beach. Apartments, walkable, and the highest price per square metre in the municipality.
- Playa del Cristo and the western seafront — sheltered beach, family orientation, a mix of apartments and townhouses within walking distance of the centre.
- El Paraíso and the eastern edge — towards Marbella, golf, and the shortest commute to Puerto Banús. Larger villas and a few apartment schemes.
- The New Golden Mile — the stretch between San Pedro and Estepona, with the densest concentration of new apartment resorts, beach clubs and gated schemes.
- Cancelada and Bel Air — inland from the coast road, village centres, services, and the cheapest new build in the municipality.
- Valle Romano and Selwo — golf and hillside, west of the town. Villas, townhouses, and views back over the coast.
What to know about buying new here
- Estepona is long. The municipality runs some 20 km along the coast; two developments both “in Estepona” can be a 25-minute drive apart. Check the address, not the town.
- There is no train. Access is the A-7 and the AP-7 toll road. Málaga airport is about an hour; Gibraltar about 45 minutes.
- Phased releases are normal. Large schemes sell in phases, and prices in later phases are usually higher. Ask what phase you are being quoted and what is still to be built around you.
- Budget 10–13% on top of the price. New build carries 10% IVA plus notary, registry, legal fees and stamp duty — full breakdown here.
Frequently asked questions
Is Estepona cheaper than Marbella?
Substantially. The median starting price is €699,500 against €2,499,000 in Marbella, and 30 Estepona developments start below €500,000 against 8 in Marbella. You get roughly twice the space for the same money.
Can you buy a new build in Estepona for under €250,000?
Barely. The cheapest is €223,370 for a one bedroom of 63–80 m² in Cancelada, and only 3 developments start below €300,000. Everything else is above that.
What does €500,000 buy in Estepona?
A two or three bedroom new apartment of 90–130 m² with a terrace, a pool and a garage, five to ten minutes from the beach — or a three bedroom townhouse further inland.
How far is Estepona from Málaga airport?
About 60–70 minutes by car on the AP-7, roughly 80 km. Gibraltar airport is closer, around 45 minutes.
Based on the 114 developments listed on this site in the municipality of Estepona — including the New Golden Mile, Cancelada, Bel Air, Selwo and Valle Romano — using each development’s advertised starting price in October 2026. Prices and availability change; confirm with us before deciding.
Properties in Estepona
The developments mentioned in this article
All 7 are live listings on this site. The price shown is the advertised starting price for the development.
- From €215,000 — 1–2 bedrooms, 48–88 m², Fuengirola.
- From €220,000 — 1–2 bedrooms, 52–79 m², Fuengirola.
- From €282,450 — 1–3 bedrooms, 66–287 m², Fuengirola.
- From €705,000 — 2–3 bedrooms, 83–130 m², Fuengirola.
- From €699,900 — 2–3 bedrooms, 105–160 m², Fuengirola.
- From €3,960,000 — 4 bedrooms, 280–400 m², Fuengirola.
- From €2,695,000 — 3 bedrooms, 265 m², Torreblanca.
Related reading
- Living in Estepona — the area guide — districts, roads and what daily life costs.
- All buying guides — prices, costs, checks and area guides.
- What €300,000 buys on the Costa del Sol — every development under €300k.
- New developments in Marbella — the neighbouring municipality, at a different price.
- New-build price index for the Costa del Sol — every town ranked by starting price.
