Project analysis — ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS — new build apartments istan forest views
ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS — new build apartments istan forest views offers 2- and 3-bedroom apartments, ground-floor apartments and penthouses in Istán. Prices are stated from €460,000 to €650,000, with terraces ranging from 31 to 95 square metres and completion stated for May 2026.
A considered new-home choice in Istán
ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS is planned around apartment living in Istán, offering a focused choice of apartments, ground-floor apartments and penthouses. The homes provide 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, suiting buyers who want a manageable new-build home rather than a large villa.
Space outside is a defining part of the offer. Terraces range from 31 to 95 m², while built areas range from 98 to 110 m². That balance gives the project particular appeal for buyers who place as much value on an outdoor dining area or lounge setting as on the interior layout.
The project imagery presents light-coloured buildings with layered terraces, dark balustrades, natural-stone retaining walls and planting against a mountainside. It also depicts a pool area, covered terraces and open views towards the hills, with water visible in the distance in one finished-terrace photograph.
Istán offers a more elevated base than the immediate coastal strip, while the listed routes still connect the development with Puerto Banús, local shopping, restaurants and golf. This is therefore a proposition for buyers who are comfortable driving for everyday errands and leisure, in exchange for a setting shaped by the surrounding hills.
A daily rhythm between terrace space and the hills
The terrace sizes invite a slower use of the home: a morning coffee outside, a table set for lunch, or an evening spent in a covered seating area. The visual material consistently gives outdoor rooms an important role in the way the homes are presented.
Natural-stone walls, planting and the wooded hillside shown in the imagery give the development a grounded, landscaped character. Rather than relying on a dense urban setting, the visual emphasis is on the relationship between the buildings, their terraces and the slope around them.
For owners, the practical rhythm is likely to combine quiet time at home with journeys out for beaches, dining, shopping and golf. It is a lifestyle that can feel pleasantly removed, but it is best suited to people who see driving as part of living in this area.
Homes designed around outdoor space
The available homes have built areas of 98–110 m² and terraces of 31–95 m². This allocation of space makes the exterior area a meaningful part of each home’s potential day-to-day use.
Project visuals show covered terraces with dining and lounge arrangements, sliding glass doors, grey tiled flooring, planters and metal balustrades. A rendered pool area with a grass border and hillside backdrop is also shown.
Property types at ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS
Prices and home sizes
Prices for ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS are stated from €460,000 to €650,000.
Homes offer 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with built areas from 98 to 110 m². Terrace areas range from 31 to 95 m², so the amount of outdoor space can vary substantially between homes.
Living in Istán
ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS is located in Istán. The project visuals place the development against a mountainside, with planted areas, natural-stone retaining walls and open outlooks forming part of its presentation.
The location is connected by road to coastal leisure, shopping and dining options. Puerto Banús is listed at 8.4 km, with a 13-minute drive, while the nearest listed supermarket route is 6.1 km and 10 minutes by car.
Regional connections
Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 63.4 km away, with a calculated driving time of approximately 48 min by car.
Beaches from ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS
Puerto Banús is 8,4 km · 13 min rijden. Playa de Nagüeles is 8,7 km · 14 min rijden. Playa Casablanca is 9,3 km · 15 min rijden. Playa Río Verde is 9,3 km · 14 min rijden.
Restaurants near ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS
Sierra Blanca is 5,1 km · 20 min rijden. Alquimia - A Les Roches Experience is 6,5 km · 11 min rijden. El Mirador is 8,6 km · 16 min rijden. Raíces is 8,7 km · 16 min rijden.
Supermarkets and everyday shopping
Supermercado El Ángel is 6,1 km · 10 min rijden. Mercadona is 6,2 km · 10 min rijden. Casa Ana - Productos latinoamericanos is 7,9 km · 14 min rijden. Almacenes Gregorio is 8,1 km · 14 min rijden.
Golf courses from ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS
Dama de Noche Golf is 7,4 km · 12 min rijden. Banús Executive Golf is 8,7 km · 12 min rijden. Los Naranjos Golf Club is 9,1 km · 16 min rijden. PG by Magna Golf Marbella is 9,8 km · 17 min rijden.
Who could ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS suit?
This project may suit buyers looking for a new-build apartment, ground-floor apartment or penthouse with 2 to 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a substantial terrace.
It may also appeal to people who enjoy a hillside setting and want the coast, golf and dining options to remain accessible by car rather than needing to be immediately outside the door.
The range of terrace sizes can be especially relevant for buyers who want outdoor space for dining, relaxing or simply spending more of the day outside at home.
Points to consider
- The project is in Istán, and the listed beaches, restaurants, supermarkets and golf courses are reached by car.
- Drive times are route estimates and can vary with traffic, the chosen access point and parking.
- The published project information does not state an orientation for the homes.
- Several project visuals are rendered impressions; the finished terrace image is presented separately as a photograph.
Comparable new-build options nearby
For buyers comparing home styles in the immediate Istán area, ALMAZARA VIEWS (TOWNHOUSES) is listed 0.1 km away, with prices from €620,000. It offers a townhome-focused alternative to the apartment-led selection at ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS.
THE VIEWS RESIDENCES is listed 0.2 km away in Istán, with prices from €1,595,000, offering a villa comparison within the same wider area.
BE ALOHA is listed in Marbella, 3.1 km away, with prices from €456,000. Comparing these projects can help distinguish between an Istán hillside base and a Marbella location.
At a glance
- New-build homes in Istán: apartments, ground-floor apartments and penthouses.
- 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
- Prices stated from €460,000 to €650,000.
- Completion stated: May 2026.
- Puerto Banús is listed at 8.4 km, around a 13-minute drive.
Project details
Location of ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS
Distances and journey times are indicative and may vary with traffic, access and parking choice.
ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS area photograph: La Concepción Reservoir (Embalse de La Concepción) and surrounding Sierra Blanca foothills near Istán, Costa del Sol
Frequently asked questions
What property types are available at ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS?
Available property types include apartments, ground-floor apartments and penthouses.
How many bedrooms and bathrooms do the homes have?
Homes offer 2 to 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
What are the built and terrace areas?
Built areas range from 98 to 110 m², while terraces range from 31 to 95 m².
What is the price range at ALMAZARA FOREST + GARDENS?
Prices are stated from €460,000 to €650,000.
How far is Puerto Banús from the project?
Puerto Banús is listed at 8.4 km, around a 13-minute drive.
Which golf course is listed closest to the project?
Dama de Noche Golf is 7,4 km · 12 min rijden.
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Written and reviewed by Hans Beeckman
Senior Real Estate Advisor · Costa del Sol
