A fully renovated townhouse of 144 m² in the centre of Alhaurín el Grande, a traditional Andalusian town roughly 17 km from Málaga Airport as the crow flies. The property offers three bedrooms, two modern bathrooms, a contemporary kitchen, a private rear terrace and a separate annex with potential for guest accommodation or a home office. Behind the annex lies a private garden set against natural rock. The asking price is fixed at €290,000, and the home is key-ready, with a completion date of 1970 for the original construction. Shops, pharmacies and restaurants are within walking distance.
At a fixed asking price of €290,000 for 144 m², this townhouse occupies a distinct position in the regional market. Comparable new-build projects on the coast offer smaller units at similar or lower entry prices: Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000. Those projects sell apartments, typically two or three bedrooms, in coastal or near-coastal settings with communal pools and modern specifications. The trade-off with this property is straightforward. In Alhaurín el Grande the buyer gets roughly €2,014 per square metre, a private garden, a separate annex and a town-centre location with services on foot, but no pool, no private parking and an 11–12 km straight-line distance to the beach. A new-build apartment in Mijas or Estepona delivers sea proximity, communal facilities and current building standards, but less space and, in most cases, no private garden. The character of the locations also differs. Alhaurín el Grande is a working Spanish town of about 27,550 inhabitants with schools, a health centre and roughly 312 housing transactions per year, a market driven by local and relocation demand rather than tourism. Mijas, Estepona and Torre del Mar carry heavier international and seasonal demand. For buyers weighing permanent residence, space and daily practicality, the inland option competes well on cost per square metre; for buyers focused on holiday use, rental potential or beach access, the coastal new-builds hold the advantage. This property additionally offers the annex and garden as flexible space that most comparably priced apartments cannot match, set against the reality of a 1970 structure that has been renovated rather than newly built. An independent survey is the sensible step for any buyer weighing the two routes.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in the urban centre of Alhaurín el Grande, an inland town at 238 m elevation. A supermarket lies 386 m away and a pharmacy 145 m, so daily errands are manageable on foot. The nearest beaches at Torreblanca and Los Boliches are roughly 11–12 km away as the crow flies, while Málaga Airport sits at about 17 km.
The home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 144 m² of living space, with walk-in showers, a fitted kitchen and air conditioning. A private terrace connects the main house to a separate annex, and a private garden lies behind it. New double glazing and solar panels are installed. Street parking is available relatively close by; private parking is not included.
This is a resale property originally completed in 1970 and recently renovated by the current owners. It is key-ready, meaning no construction phase applies. Delivery of the original build is dated 1970; all dates are indicative. Buyers acquire an existing home rather than an off-plan property, so there is no waiting period before occupation.
The property does not include private parking, a swimming pool, a communal garden or sea views. Parking is on the street. The plot measures 132 m², smaller than the living area footprint plus garden might suggest, so outdoor space is modest. EV charging is roughly 10 km away, and the nearest hospital is 8.9 km from the house. Furniture is optional.
This property fits a buyer who wants a habitable home immediately rather than an off-plan purchase with a construction period. The separate annex and garden suit households that foresee occasional guests, a work-from-home space or evolving needs over time, a study, a gym, or extra bedrooms. It also suits buyers who prioritise daily convenience on foot: with a supermarket, pharmacy, cafés and restaurants within a short walk, a car is helpful for the coast and airport but not strictly necessary for daily life. The profile of Alhaurín el Grande, a year-round Spanish town with 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and a health centre, makes the property relevant for permanent relocation rather than purely seasonal use. It fits buyers seeking space and character at a lower price point than coastal equivalents: 144 m² of living area, a private terrace and a garden against natural rock, in exchange for a 11–12 km straight-line distance to the beach. It is less suitable for buyers who require private parking, a pool on site, or frontline-sea living. Buyers comparing new-build alternatives should note that this is a 1970 property that has been renovated, the double glazing, solar panels, air conditioning and bathrooms are recent, but the base structure dates from the original construction.
The current owners have carried out a complete renovation of the property. Both bathrooms have been modernised and include walk-in shower cubicles rather than standard bath-and-shower combinations. The kitchen is fully fitted and contemporary in style. Windows have been replaced with new double glazing, which improves both insulation and sound comfort in a town-centre position with street and urban views. Air conditioning is installed, providing cooling in the Andalusian summer, when average monthly temperatures reach up to 28°C. Solar panels are fitted, which reduces electricity costs for water heating or general consumption depending on the installation. The interior layout offers natural light on multiple levels, with the living room and kitchen on the main floor and three bedrooms upstairs, one of which opens onto the rear terrace. The top floor provides mountain and valley views. A storage room is present, and furniture is available optionally rather than included. The annex across the terrace is a separate structure that can be converted to independent guest accommodation or another use; its current finishing level should be verified during a viewing. As with any resale renovation, buyers are advised to commission an independent technical survey to confirm the state of the 1970 structure, the roof, the electrical installation and the legal status of the annex and rock-backed garden.
The asking price is fixed at €290,000 for this existing home; it is not a from-price for a range of units. At €290,000 for 144 m² of living space, the price works out at roughly €2,014 per square metre, excluding the annex and garden. As a resale property in an inland town, it sits below typical prices for comparable space on the coast itself. Comparable new-build projects in the region, such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), offer smaller units at coastal locations, whereas this property offers more built area and a town-centre position. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life here centres on the town rather than the coast. Alhaurín el Grande functions as a working Andalusian market town of around 27,500 inhabitants, and the property sits within walking distance of its shops, cafés and restaurants. With a supermarket at 386 m and a pharmacy at 145 m, most routine errands require no car. The house itself is arranged around its outdoor spaces: a rear terrace accessed from the kitchen and one upstairs bedroom, and behind the annex a garden backed by natural rock, which offers scope for planting, a lawn or a summer kitchen. The separate annex across the terrace can serve multiple purposes over time, guest rooms, a study, a gym or storage. The living room and kitchen provide the main indoor communal areas, with three bedrooms upstairs, two bathrooms with walk-in showers, and mountain and valley views from the top floor. The rhythm of the town governs the day: morning errands on foot, afternoon shade in the garden, and evenings within walking distance of local bars and restaurants. The climate supports outdoor use of the terrace and garden for much of the year, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 13 to 28°C. For beach days, the coast at Torreblanca and Los Boliches is a short drive, roughly 11–12 km as the crow flies, so the sea is a trip rather than a stroll, the trade-off for living in a genuine Spanish town with lower costs and year-round activity rather than a seasonal resort.
Alhaurín el Grande is an inland town in the Guadalhorce valley, roughly 25 km from Málaga and 23 km from Marbella as the crow flies. Life here is organised around the town itself: the property lies close to shops and schools, with a supermarket at 386 m and a pharmacy at 145 m. Within 2 km there are several restaurants, a café and multiple pharmacies. The town counts 7 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and a health centre, while the nearest hospital is 8.9 km away. For sport, the Ciudad Deportiva municipal sports centre is 1.1 km from the property, and the wider municipality offers 26 sports facilities. Public transport comprises 8 lines with 55 stops, which supports mobility without a car, though a vehicle remains practical for the coast, the airport and golf courses. The nearest EV charging point is around 10 km away. The surrounding countryside includes the Mirador de Sierra Gorda viewpoint at 4.2 km, and the setting against natural rock behind the garden connects the property visually to the valley landscape. With roughly 312 housing transactions per year, the local market is active but far less tourist-driven than the coastal strip.
The map shows the property's position within the street grid of Alhaurín el Grande's town centre, with the Guadalhorce valley and sierra ridges beyond. The coastline around Fuengirola and the access routes towards Málaga and Marbella are visible to the south-east, giving a clear picture of the balance between town living and coastal reach.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Alhaurín el Grande occupies a practical middle position in the western Costa del Sol hinterland: roughly 25 km from Málaga, 23 km from Marbella and 17 km from the airport, all measured in a straight line. This places the property within commuting range of the coastal employment corridor while remaining in a substantially Spanish, lower-cost town. Compared with the resort towns along the shore, the town offers year-round services, schools and a local market rather than a seasonal tourist economy, a different proposition from Fuengirola, Estepona or Marbella itself.
The property is well placed for regional access. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 17 km away as the crow flies, and Gibraltar Airport around 81 km. Beaches on the Fuengirola stretch, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, Playa de Torreblanca and Playa de los Boliches, lie 11 to 12 km away in a straight line; actual road distances are longer. Golfers can reach Lauro Golf at 5.4 km, Mijas Golf at 9.8 km and Campo Los Olivos at about 10 km. Within the town itself, the supermarket (386 m), pharmacy (145 m) and several restaurants are walkable, and public transport with 8 lines and 55 stops covers the municipality. A car is useful for coastal trips, hospital visits (8.9 km) and airport runs, but daily necessities do not depend on one. Parking is on the street near the property.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 17 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 81 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Alhaurín el Grande sits at 238 m above sea level on the floor of the Guadalhorce valley, surrounded by the Sierra de Mijas and other mountain ridges that frame the valley views from the property's top floor. The climate is Mediterranean with continental influence: average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in the coolest months to 28°C in summer, with an annual average of 17.9°C. The swimming season at the nearby coast, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months. The elevation means slightly cooler nights in winter than directly on the coast, and hot afternoons in July and August, for which the air conditioning and double glazing are relevant. The rock formation behind the garden is a direct expression of the natural setting, and the Mirador de Sierra Gorda viewpoint 4.2 km away offers wider panoramas of the valley for weekend walks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coast is reachable but not on the doorstep. The closest beaches, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, Playa de Torreblanca and Playa de los Boliches, are 11 to 12 km away as the crow flies, translating to a drive of roughly 15–20 minutes by road. These are established family beaches in the Fuengirola area with the full range of chiringuitos and services typical of the Costa del Sol. Golf is a stronger local card: Lauro Golf lies 5.4 km from the property, with Mijas Golf at 9.8 km and the Olivos and Lagos courses at roughly 10–11 km, giving four options within a short drive. For everyday recreation, the Ciudad Deportiva municipal sports centre is 1.1 km away and the municipality maintains 26 sports facilities. Hiking and viewpoint walks start close by, including the Mirador de Sierra Gorda at 4.2 km.
26 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Alhaurín el Grande is a town located in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.6°C | 68 mm |
| February | 13.1°C | 71 mm |
| March | 15.0°C | 83 mm |
| April | 17.1°C | 56 mm |
| May | 20.5°C | 30 mm |
| June | 24.8°C | 2 mm |
| July | 27.7°C | 0 mm |
| August | 27.7°C | 1 mm |
| September | 24.3°C | 39 mm |
| October | 20.5°C | 80 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 85 mm |
| December | 13.3°C | 91 mm |
Ref: VL598889
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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