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Almina Residences vs Essence Residence

Almina Residences and Essence Residence are both new developments in New Golden Mile, Estepona. Almina Residences is priced from €720k to €1.39M plus VAT and Essence Residence is priced from €810k to €1.94M.

Entry prices are €90,000 apart, with Almina Residences the lower of the two. Almina Residences has 60 homes and Essence Residence 114.

Almina Residences, El Padrón / El Velerín, New Golden Mile, Estepona

New Golden Mile

Almina Residences
Essence Residence, Near Cancelada, between Marbella and Estepona

New Golden Mile

Essence Residence
Price range
€720k to €1.39M + VAT
€810k to €1.94M
Price basis
Developer price list, August 2026, and the project website
Published asking prices, October 2026
Location
El Padrón / El Velerín, New Golden Mile, Estepona
Near Cancelada, between Marbella and Estepona
Status
Under construction
Under construction
Delivery
2028
To be confirmed
Homes
60
114
Home types
Apartments, duplexes and penthouses
Apartments and penthouses
Bedrooms
2 to 3
2 to 4
Built sizes
Not published
94 to 152 m²
Payment plan
3% reservation, 27% at contract, 20% during construction, 50% at keys, plus VAT
Not published
Developer
Not published
Investhome
Architect
Juan Antonio Fernández
Villarroel and Yodezeen
Setting
Gated, Sea views
Gated, Sea views, Golf
Amenities
Pool, spa with sauna and hammam, gym, cinema, coworking, restaurant, games room, Communal pool, Indoor pool, Yoga and wellness studio, Cinema room, Gated community, 24-hour security, Sea views, Mountain views, Underground parking, Heated pool, Rooftop terrace and Coworking space
Heated indoor pool with panoramic glazing, Outdoor swimming pool, Children's paddling pool, Gym with cardio, weights and yoga areas, Spa with Finnish sauna and Turkish bath, Coworking with soundproof call booths, Residents' lounge, Concierge service, Gated with access control, 24/7 security, Lifts (Thyssen or Schindler), Basement garage, Landscaped gardens with automatic irrigation, Gated community, Sea views, Golf views, Mountain views, Rooftop terrace, EV charging, Indoor and outdoor pools and Secure gated access
Last checked
21 September 2026
1 October 2026

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Almina Residences or Essence Residence: which suits you?

Best if you want

Almina Residences

  • A lower entry price, from €720,000 + VAT
  • Earlier keys, with delivery in 2028
Full Almina Residences profile

Best if you want

Essence Residence

  • Golf on the doorstep
  • More bedrooms, up to 4
  • On-site extras: Heated indoor pool with panoramic glazing, Outdoor swimming pool and Children's paddling pool
  • Room to go bigger, with homes up to €1,936,000
Full Essence Residence profile

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Questions people ask

How do Almina Residences and Essence Residence compare on price?

Almina Residences is priced from €720k to €1.39M plus VAT and Essence Residence is priced from €810k to €1.94M, as checked on 21 September 2026 and 1 October 2026. At entry level the difference is 13%.

Which is ready first, Almina Residences or Essence Residence?

Almina Residences is due 2028 and Essence Residence is awaiting a confirmed date.

What payment plans do Almina Residences and Essence Residence offer?

Almina Residences: Reservation: 3%; private contract: 27%, after 30 days; during construction: 20%, 6 months later; deed and keys: 50%, on completion. Stage payments are plus VAT. All stages + 10% VAT. Essence Residence: schedule sent with the price list.

Where are Almina Residences and Essence Residence?

Almina Residences is in El Padrón / El Velerín, New Golden Mile, Estepona and Essence Residence is in Near Cancelada, between Marbella and Estepona, about 7 km apart in a straight line.

Who is developing Almina Residences and Essence Residence?

The developer of Almina Residences is not named on the site yet. Essence Residence is by Investhome, with architecture by Villarroel and Yodezeen.