The Zeta District is set to become Málaga’s flagship urban development. This innovative 66-hectare neighbourhood, located in the Sánchez Blanca district, will feature 3,443 homes, expansive green spaces and areas designed for a modern lifestyle centred on sustainability, technology, mobility and community.
Originally promoted by Urbania, which acquired much of the land in 2019, Distrito Zeta is being developed as a smart city tailored to Generation Z, with leading developers such as Aedas Homes and Habitat Inmobiliaria driving the project.
A smart city tailored to Generation Z
Víctor Troyano, architect and conceptualisation director at Urbania, told idealista/news that the project was designed to meet the needs of new generations: “We wanted to shape what the city of the future should look like. That’s why we have focused on spaces where sustainability, mobility and community life are central.”
The name, Distrito Zeta, underscores this connection with Generation Z. Young people have even taken part in workshops that inspired innovative features such as insect hotels, pet pools and areas for outdoor concerts and picnics.
AEDAS Homes: first handovers in 2026
Developer Aedas Homes will be the first to deliver residences in the new neighbourhood. Its Zeta Valley (67 homes) and Zeta Avenue (124 homes) projects are progressing well in partnership with construction company Sacyr, with the first keys expected to be handed over in 2026 and early 2027, respectively.
“Distrito Zeta marks a turning point in Málaga’s real estate market. In 2026, the first residents will move into their Aedas Homes in this unique neighbourhood,” says Ángel Fernández, Regional Director for the Costa del Sol.
Aedas is also marketing Zeta Place, a complex of 74 homes, which has already sold 25% of its units within just one month, highlighting strong market demand.
Málaga’s future is taking shape in the Zeta District
Beyond housing, the development will include 23,500 m² of commercial space, 65,000 m² of social, sports and educational facilities, and up to 73,500 m² of green areas. Málaga City Council is also playing an active role, with plots reserved for low-income and social housing.
“Aedas Homes doesn’t just build houses; it helps create cities,” emphasises Ángel Fernández, reflecting Urbania’s vision in transforming the land to develop this new model neighbourhood.
All of this makes Distrito Zeta far more than a residential complex: it will be a pioneering urban ecosystem in Spain, with the first residents beginning to shape its story from 2026.