La Cala, Spain: Apartments and Penthouses for Sale

On the Costa del Sol, communities like this typically offer golf, beaches and urban developments with shared pools. Marbella and Málaga airport are within driving distance, and the area has year-round expat and holiday demand.

Check community fees, tourist-rental permits and whether the development is complete.

Foreigners can buy freely and need an NIE number. Resale purchases in Andalusia typically pay a 7% transfer tax, while new builds pay 10% VAT plus 1.2% stamp duty. The golden visa ended in April 2025.

Add notary, registry and legal costs, and request a nota simple from the property register to check charges. Non-residents often get mortgages up to roughly 60% of value. See our Spain buying guide and financing guide.

On the Costa del Sol, ask for the licence of first occupation, the community of owners' accounts and any pending special levies. For new builds, check that the developer has a bank guarantee for stage payments. If you plan to let short-term, ask whether the building's statutes and regional rules allow tourist rental, because rules have tightened in several Spanish regions.

The nearby list is partly a fallback. Marbella and Estepona are Costa del Sol neighbours, while Alicante is a separate market on the Costa Blanca. See Spain property.