This detached villa stands in La Capellania, a residential hillside area of Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol, approximately 850 metres from Carvajal beach. Built in 1989 and maintained in good condition, the property offers 209 m² of living space arranged over two floors, with three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a guest toilet. Features include a private pool, a south-facing orientation with sea views, a carport for two vehicles, and a garden with several terraces. The asking price is fixed at €935,000. The villa combines traditional Andalusian construction details, such as wooden doors, windows and exposed ceiling beams, with marble flooring throughout.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in La Capellania, a quiet urbanisation east of Benalmadena's centre, on a small street with only a handful of houses. Carvajal beach lies approximately 850 metres away, and the nearest beach, Playa de Torreblanca, is 1.6 km as the crow flies. Malaga city and its airport are both roughly 13 km in a straight line, which keeps regional connections short despite the residential setting.
The layout places all three bedrooms on the lower floor, each with fitted wardrobes, while the upper floor holds the living room, separate dining room and kitchen. Five bathrooms in total, two of them en suite, suit households that regularly host guests. Outdoor living is served by a private pool with outdoor shower, covered terraces and a garden, with the south orientation supporting long hours of daylight on the terraces.
This is not a new-build project but an existing villa completed in 1989 and described as key-ready. Buyers can move in directly after purchase, without a construction phase or a wait for delivery. As with any home of this age, the technical installation and finishing date from different periods, and an independent structural survey is a customary step before completing a purchase of a property built in the late 1980s.
The property offers three bedrooms across 209 m², which is compact relative to some detached villas in the region. Parking is limited to a two-car carport rather than a closed garage. The villa dates from 1989, so it does not include modern new-build specifications such as contemporary insulation standards or a recently installed climate system. The data does not mention lifts, storage rooms or communal facilities such as a gym.
This villa suits several recognisable situations. A first is the buyer of a permanent residence who wants a manageable detached house on the Costa del Sol: three bedrooms, five bathrooms and 209 m² are proportionate for a couple or a family, and the proximity of fifteen primary schools and five secondary schools in the wider area makes the location workable for households with children. A second is the second-home buyer seeking a coastal property with sea views and a private pool within walking distance of a beach, where the south orientation and the terraces support long outdoor seasons. A third is the buyer who values traditional construction character, since wooden doors, windows and ceiling beams combined with marble floors are specific features of this 1989 house rather than standard new-build finishing. The property is less obvious for buyers seeking a large villa with four or more bedrooms, a closed garage instead of a carport, or contemporary energy-saving specifications from a recent build. A car is practical here: although the beach and several amenities are within walking or short driving distance, the hillside position and the spread of daily facilities across Benalmadena and Fuengirola make car ownership the norm in this area.
The finishing of the villa reflects its Andalusian construction period. Wooden elements are present in the doors, windows and exposed ceiling beams, which give the interior a traditional character that differs from the plaster and aluminium standard of current new builds. Marble flooring runs through the main spaces, and two of the bathrooms are en suite with bathtubs and marble-tiled surfaces, consistent with the description of good overall condition. The kitchen is fully fitted and the property is delivered part-furnished, which reduces the immediate cost of equipping the home. Built-in wardrobes in all three bedrooms provide storage without additional furniture. The technical side follows the house's age: built in 1989, it predates the current building code's insulation and efficiency requirements. Buyers planning long-term ownership commonly budget for phased updates to electrics, plumbing or climate systems depending on the condition confirmed by a technical survey. Outdoor components include a private pool with an outdoor shower, covered terraces and a garden, with a carport for two cars. Utilities such as electricity and WiFi are connected. The general picture is a well-maintained older villa with authentic materials, where the level of modernisation is a point to verify during a viewing rather than something the listing data specifies in detail.
The villa is offered at a fixed asking price of €935,000. This covers an existing, key-ready detached house of 209 m² with three bedrooms, four bathrooms and a guest toilet, a private pool, a private garden with covered terraces, a carport for two cars and sea views. The property is sold part-furnished with a fully fitted kitchen. As an existing home on the resale market, the price is a single figure rather than a price list with unit variations. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), start at lower entry points but concern apartments rather than detached villas with private pools, which limits direct comparison.
Daily life in this villa follows a simple rhythm set by its two-floor layout and its position on a quiet street in La Capellania. Mornings can start on one of the terraces, which face south and receive sun for most of the day. The living room, dining room and kitchen occupy the upper floor, so the main daytime living spaces are where the sea view is most present; the three bedrooms and the majority of the bathrooms are one level lower, keeping night and day zones clearly separated. The pool and garden function as an extension of the house for a large part of the year, supported by an average annual temperature of 17.8 °C. Practical errands are close at hand: within a 2 km radius there are around fifteen restaurants, four cafés and a pharmacy, so day-to-day shopping and eating out require only a short drive or a walk downhill toward the coast. The street itself has only a handful of houses, which keeps through-traffic minimal and gives the immediate surroundings a private character. At 189 metres above sea level, the plot sits above the coastal strip, which explains the sea views and also means that reaching the beach involves a descent of roughly 850 metres to Carvajal, a walk some residents make regularly and others prefer to shorten by car. The surrounding area remains residential rather than touristic in character, although summer months bring more activity to the beaches below.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with practical accessibility. Within 2 km, residents have access to roughly fifteen restaurants, four cafés and a pharmacy, which covers daily needs without travelling into the larger town centres. Healthcare is available through a health centre in the area, and the local education offering of fifteen primary schools and five secondary schools serves families living in the Benalmadena coastal zone. Public transport is organised around five lines with fifty stops in the surrounding area, which makes car-free living partially feasible, although the villa's hillside position at 189 metres above sea level means many errands are easier by car. The Fuengirola Supercharger for electric vehicles is only 0.5 km away as the crow flies, a practical detail for EV owners. Sporting facilities are nearby, including the Club Hockey Benalmadena at 1.2 km and the Polideportivo Juan Roa Sánchez at 3.5 km. The area records about 580 housing transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market where resale opportunities in established urbanisations are the norm rather than large new-build developments.
The map shows the villa in its hillside setting above Carvajal beach, between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. The coastline, the nearby beaches and the road connections toward Malaga airport are all within a short radius. Straight-line distances on the map may differ from actual road distances due to the sloping terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Capellania occupies a position on the eastern slope of Benalmadena, between the town's coastal strip and the border with Fuengirola and Torreblanca. This places the villa roughly midway between Malaga city (13 km straight-line) and Marbella (35 km), the two principal urban anchors of the western Costa del Sol. The location is closer to Malaga's airport than most of Marbella and Estepona, which matters for buyers who travel frequently. Within Benalmadena itself, the area belongs to the quieter residential side of the municipality rather than the touristic core around the marina and Arroyo de la Miel, while still sharing the same coastline and climate that define the region as a whole.
Accessibility is one of the location's practical strengths. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies about 13 km away in a straight line, making flight connections short for international residents and visitors; Gibraltar Airport is roughly 83 km away as an alternative. Malaga city itself, with around 579,000 inhabitants, is also approximately 13 km in a straight line, and Marbella lies 35 km to the west. Beach access is direct: Carvajal beach is roughly 850 metres from the villa on foot, with Playa de Torreblanca at 1.6 km and Playa Bonita at 2.6 km as the crow flies. Marinas at Fuengirola (5.2 km) and Benalmadena (7.0 km) offer mooring and nautical services. Golfers can reach Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.6 km, with larger courses such as Mijas Golf at 7.7 km. All distances are straight-line figures, so actual road distances can be somewhat longer, and the villa's elevated position adds some vertical travel to each trip toward the coast. By car, the coastal A-7 and toll road connections put Fuengirola, Benalmadena centre and Malaga all within ordinary daily driving range.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 13 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 83 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for the area shows an average annual temperature of 17.8 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 11 °C in the coolest months to 25 °C in summer. This pattern supports outdoor use of the pool and terraces across a long season, although the swimming season in open water is around four months when sea temperatures reach at least 20 °C; a private heated pool would extend this, though the data does not state whether the existing pool is heated. The villa stands at 189 metres above sea level, which provides sea views and slightly cooler evenings than the immediate waterfront in summer. The elevation also means the plot is on sloping terrain, a common feature of Benalmadena's hillside urbanisations. Rainfall in the region concentrates in the cooler half of the year, leaving the summer months largely dry, which reduces garden maintenance in high season but makes irrigation relevant for the rest of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is a defining element of this location. Carvajal beach, approximately 850 metres away, functions as the villa's nearest coastal access point, with Playa de Torreblanca 1.6 km away and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal at 2.7 km, all measured in a straight line. These beaches anchor the daily recreation options of the neighbourhood, from morning walks to evening meals at the chiringuitos along the promenade. Beyond the coast, the recreational offering includes three golf courses within roughly 8 km: Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.6 km for short rounds, and the larger Campo Los Lagos (7.6 km) and Mijas Golf (7.7 km) courses. Two marinas lie within reach, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 5.2 km and Puerto Deportivo de Benalmadena at 7.0 km, offering sailing, excursions and waterfront dining. For active families, Karting Mijas (3.2 km) and the Polideportivo Juan Roa Sánchez sports centre (3.5 km) add variety, while the Club Hockey Benalmadena at 1.2 km reflects the sporting infrastructure in the immediate vicinity.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7°C | 62 mm |
| February | 11.1°C | 64 mm |
| March | 13.1°C | 53 mm |
| April | 15.0°C | 36 mm |
| May | 17.2°C | 33 mm |
| June | 21.3°C | 7 mm |
| July | 24.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 21.8°C | 9 mm |
| October | 18.0°C | 52 mm |
| November | 14.1°C | 77 mm |
| December | 11.4°C | 71 mm |
Ref: VL216527
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies the mid-segment for detached properties in Benalmadena. Its fixed price of €935,000 sits well above the region's new-build apartment offerings, illustrated by comparable projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000). Those developments sell apartments, however, while this property is a detached villa with a private pool, a private garden and sea views, three features that new-build buyers on the coast typically pay a considerable premium for or accept communal versions of. The comparison therefore works in both directions: buyers moving from an apartment budget will find a significant step up in price, while buyers comparing detached villas will find that a resale property from 1989 near the beach generally costs less than an equivalent new-build villa in the same coastal zone, where land values around Benalmadena and Fuengirola are among the highest in the region. Location-wise, La Capellania is closer to Malaga airport (about 13 km straight-line) than Marbella or Estepona, which shortens arrival times for international owners. The trade-off against newer properties lies in specification: a 1989 villa will not match current building regulations on insulation, glazing or energy performance, and buyers should weigh the authentic construction character and the established garden and pool against the potential cost of phased modernisation. The local market records roughly 580 transactions per year, a volume that supports liquidity for well-located resale homes in this part of the coast. Compared with hillside locations further inland in Mijas or Benalmadena Pueblo, the villa's 850-metre distance to the beach is a distinguishing feature that few detached properties in the area combine with sea views.
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