Picture this: you step out of your apartment in the morning and walk straight onto your own private beach, with turquoise water that stays crystal clear year-round and sun loungers waiting on the soft sand. That's the everyday reality at Alcazaba Lagoon, a unique residential complex in the picturesque white village of Casares on the Costa del Sol, built around the very first Crystal Lagoon in Europe.

The latest phase, The Place, and the ongoing Phase IV bring spacious, light-filled apartments, ground-floor homes with private gardens and penthouses with solariums and private pools. Choose from 1 to 4 bedrooms, with generous south-facing terraces, premium Porcelanosa flooring, Bosch kitchens and tailored finishes throughout. Selected units offer the option of a terrace jacuzzi.

The complex is designed for an active yet relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle: a 1.4-hectare lagoon for kayaking, paddle surfing or sailing; 40,000 m² of tropical gardens; multiple swimming pools, a fitness centre, spa and sauna; a co-working space for those who work remotely; and the lagoon-side restaurant Chiloé. Within the resort, The Place forms a private enclave with its own amenities reserved for residents.

The location is hard to beat: around 10 minutes from Estepona, 30 minutes from Marbella, and with several top golf courses on your doorstep. Previous phases have sold out completely — a clear sign that this project performs as both a second home and a smart investment.