Villa Torrecilla is a detached villa of 287 m² on a 628 m² plot in the residential area of Monte de los Almendros, Salobreña, on Granada's Costa Tropical. Built in 1981 and renovated on the main level in 2019, the property offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms and accommodation arranged over three independently lockable levels. The villa has a private 8.2 x 4.1 metre swimming pool, a landscaped garden with mature fruit trees and a south-west orientation with views over the Mediterranean Sea. The asking price is fixed at €840,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Monte de los Almendros, a residential urbanisation above Salobreña on the Costa Tropical. Playa de La Guardia lies 1.0 km away as the crow flies, with a supermarket at 1.2 km and a pharmacy within 53 metres. The historic centre of Salobreña and the motorway are both within easy reach. The nearest airport is 81 km away, so a car is useful though not essential for daily life.
The layout suits households that value flexibility: the main floor holds the living area, kitchen and two bedrooms, the upper level a master bedroom with terrace and outdoor kitchen, and the lower level a self-contained apartment with its own entrance and garden access. The private pool, multiple terraces and irrigated garden support year-round outdoor living, with both sunny and shaded spots throughout the day.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. Construction dates from 1981, with the main level comprehensively renovated in 2019. The property is key-ready and can be occupied immediately after purchase. The completion year given is indicative of the original build; no further construction phases or delivery dates apply.
The property is not directly on the beachfront despite coastal proximity: the nearest sand is 1.0 km away in a straight line. Golf courses are distant, the closest is 79 km from the villa. The nearest hospital is 44 km away and the airport 81 km. Wastewater is handled by an ecological septic system rather than a mains connection. Buyers should verify the rental licence status of the lower-level apartment independently.
Ref: VL692938
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This villa fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa Tropical permanently will find the four bedrooms, three bathrooms and lockable-level layout practical, with a pharmacy 53 metres away and shops within walking distance. Buyers seeking a holiday home combined with rental income can use the lower-level apartment, currently operated as an independent holiday let with its own living area, kitchen, terrace and garden access, while occupying the upper levels themselves. Households that regularly host guests benefit from the same separation. Those wanting a low-maintenance outdoor lifestyle will appreciate the automatic irrigation, solar panels and heated-pool preparation. The property suits buyers who accept a hillside setting with sea views rather than flat beachfront living, and who are comfortable being 81 km from the nearest airport and 44 km from a hospital. It is less suitable for buyers who want golf within a short drive, the nearest course is 79 km away, or who cannot manage slopes and steps between levels. Finally, it works for purchasers who prefer an established, completed home with a documented 2019 renovation over a new-build with construction risk, since the villa can be occupied from the day of completion.
The main level was comprehensively renovated in 2019 and now includes a fully equipped modern kitchen with high-quality appliances, a bright open living area and a bathroom with underfloor heating. Large windows run through the principal rooms, framed to make the most of the sea views, and electric blinds are fitted for shading and privacy. Climate control covers both seasons: hot and cold air conditioning is installed, supplemented by a feature stove for winter evenings. Exterior insulation was added during the renovation, which improves thermal stability in a house originally built in 1981, relevant in a region where summer temperatures are high. The upper floor contains the master bedroom with sea views, a private luxury bathroom and a terrace with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and BBQ, wired and plumbed for regular use. On the lower level, the independent apartment has its own living area, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, private terrace and garden access. Security features include reinforced windows. Technical installations of note are the automatic irrigation system in the garden, the automatic chlorine dosing for the 8.2 x 4.1 metre pool, solar panels mounted on the double carport, and an ecological septic system for wastewater. Storage space is described as extensive. The overall condition is listed as excellent, and the current use of the lower apartment as a successful holiday let indicates the building is being actively and continuously maintained.
The asking price is a fixed €840,000 for the complete property, villa, pool and landscaped plot of 628 m². This is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or 'from' pricing. The price reflects the 287 m² of living space across three levels, the 2019 renovation of the main floor, the private pool and the sea-view position in Monte de los Almendros. Additional running costs to consider include the ecological septic system maintenance, pool upkeep and the solar-panel installation on the double carport, which offsets part of the electricity consumption. Availability is immediate upon completion of the standard purchase process.
Daily life at Villa Torrecilla revolves around its tiered layout and outdoor spaces. Mornings can start on one of the several terraces, choosing sun or shade according to the hour, while the garden with automatic irrigation and fruit trees, orange, lemon, grapefruit, papaya, níspero and olive, requires limited manual upkeep. The south-west orientation places the terraces in afternoon and evening sun, which suits dining outside; the upper-level outdoor kitchen and BBQ are set up for exactly that. The swimming pool, measuring 8.2 by 4.1 metres, is prepared for heating and uses an automatic chlorine system, extending its usable season beyond the summer months. Because the villa is divided into three independently lockable levels, the household rhythm can adapt over time: the main floor works as the primary residence, the lower apartment can host guests, family or holiday tenants, and the upper master suite functions as a private retreat with sea views. The cul-de-sac position keeps traffic to a minimum, and the pharmacy at 53 metres and supermarket at 1.2 km mean basic errands are manageable on foot. Salobreña's historic centre and its restaurants are close by, while the beach at Playa de La Guardia sits 1.0 km away as the crow flies, roughly a walkable distance, though the hillside terrain means the return journey climbs. Evenings tend to centre on the terraces, with the coastline visible below and the mountains of the Costa Tropical forming the backdrop.
Monte de los Almendros is a residential urbanisation on the hillside above Salobreña, and the villa's position on a quiet cul-de-sac means through traffic is absent. Everyday amenities are genuinely close: the pharmacy stands 53 metres from the property and a supermarket 1.2 km, both reachable on foot, though the return walk involves the hill. The beaches of the Costa Tropical are a short distance away, Playa de La Guardia at 1.0 km, Playa del Caletón at 1.8 km and the quieter Cala el Pargo at 2.4 km, all measured in a straight line, with actual road routes somewhat longer. Salobreña itself is a classic Andalusian mountain pueblo with a Moorish castle above a historic centre; restaurants, shops and services are concentrated there and within convenient reach. An electric-vehicle charging point is available 3.1 km away, matching the villa's solar-panel installation for buyers with an EV. Motorway access is described as convenient, connecting the town along the coast in both directions. The nearest hospital is 44 km away and Málaga airport 81 km, which are the two longest regular journeys residents will make; both are feasible as day trips but require planning. A car is useful though not strictly necessary for everything, since the core daily needs are covered within walking distance. The setting combines the quiet of a residential hillside with the practicality of a lived-in town below.
The map shows the villa's position on the Monte de los Almendros hillside above Salobreña. Note the concentration of amenities within walking distance, pharmacy and supermarket, the three beaches along the coast below, and the longer distances to hospital (44 km) and Málaga airport (81 km). All distances shown are straight-line.
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Salobreña occupies the western half of Granada's Costa Tropical, between Motril and Almuñécar, roughly an hour and a half by road from Málaga and its airport. Within the regional context the town is quieter and less internationally known than the Marbella, Estepona strip of the Costa del Sol, which shows in both property prices and the pace of development. The villa's position in Monte de los Almendros places it above the town with sea views while retaining walking access to services, a combination that defines much of the housing stock on this hillside. For buyers comparing coasts, the trade-off is clear: greater distance from the airport, hospital and golf infrastructure of the Costa del Sol, in exchange for a milder winter climate and a less touristic environment.
The villa's strongest accessibility feature is the short walking distance to daily amenities: pharmacy at 53 metres and supermarket at 1.2 km straight-line. Three beaches lie within 2.4 km, Playa de La Guardia (1.0 km), Playa del Caletón (1.8 km) and Cala el Pargo (2.4 km). Medical infrastructure is the main distance factor: the nearest hospital is 44 km away, so routine hospital visits involve a substantial drive, while local healthcare in Salobreña covers day-to-day needs. Málaga airport is 81 km in a direct line, typically reached via the motorway; transfers require planning around flight times but are manageable in a single journey. Golf is not a local feature, the closest courses are Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 79 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 82 km and La Envía Golf at 86 km, so regular golfers should factor in long drives or overnight stays. Public transport options in the area are limited, as is typical for hillside urbanisations; a private car is the practical mode for most journeys beyond the town. The double carport on site provides covered parking for two vehicles, with solar panels above.
Salobreña lies on the Costa Tropical, the stretch of Granada's coastline known for one of the mildest climates in mainland Spain, sheltered by the surrounding mountains from northern weather systems. This produces warm winters and long summers, with subtropical crops, the mango, avocado and custard-apple orchards of the region, as evidence of the growing conditions. For residents, this translates into a longer outdoor season than most of the Spanish coast: pool use extends beyond the peak months, especially with the heating preparation in place, and terrace dining is comfortable from early spring to late autumn. The villa's hillside position at Monte de los Almendros means the plot slopes across levels, which delivers the sea views but also introduces steps and gradients in garden and access routes. The south-west orientation maximises afternoon and evening sun on the terraces, favourable for outdoor living and for the solar panels on the carport. The mountain pueblo character of the setting places the property between the Sierra Nevada foothills and the Mediterranean; the listing notes proximity to skiing, meaning the Sierra Nevada resorts are reachable for winter day trips, an unusual combination of sea and snow within one region.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 2.4 km of the villa as the crow flies. Playa de La Guardia (1.0 km) is the nearest and the most practical for regular visits, while Playa del Caletón (1.8 km) and the smaller Cala el Pargo (2.4 km) offer alternatives, the latter a quieter cove suited to off-peak visits. The Costa Tropical's beaches are generally dark sand and calm water, less developed than the Costa del Sol strand. Recreation on site centres on the private 8.2 x 4.1 metre pool, surrounded by terraces with sun and shade throughout the day, and the outdoor kitchen and BBQ on the master terrace. The garden itself functions as a productive space, with orange, lemon, grapefruit, papaya, níspero and olive trees under automatic irrigation. Golf is the notable gap in the recreational offer: the three nearest courses are 79–86 km away near Málaga and Almería, so this is not a golf-base location. Walking and hiking opportunities exist in the surrounding hills and along the coastline, and the region's historic towns, Salobreña's castle and old quarter above all, provide cultural outings. The proximity to the Sierra Nevada, noted in the listing, opens winter skiing as a seasonal option.
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Within Salobreña and the wider Costa Tropical, Villa Torrecilla competes in the segment of detached hillside villas with sea views, a smaller and less liquid market than the apartment stock along the seafront. Comparable properties in Monte de los Almendros and the neighbouring urbanisations of Lobres and Costa Aguilera typically offer plots between 500 and 1,000 m² with similar orientations; the differentiating factors here are the 2019 main-level renovation, the three-level layout with independent access and the documented holiday-let use of the lower apartment. The €840,000 fixed asking price positions the property in the mid-to-upper range for the town, below the premium seafront estates of Almuñécar and well below equivalent-sized villas in Marbella or Estepona, where a comparable specification would command a substantially higher figure. This price gap is the structural argument for the Costa Tropical: buyers trade infrastructure for value. The distances tell that story, airport at 81 km, hospital at 44 km, nearest golf at 79 km, against a milder winter climate and a less internationalised environment. Compared with new-build developments further along the coast, an existing 1981 villa with a documented renovation carries different considerations: no construction risk or phase-one communal fees, but a building of its era, with buyers advised to commission a structural survey covering the two non-renovated levels and the septic system. For buyers prioritising rental use, Salobreña's market is seasonal and driven by domestic and northern European summer visitors, which the current operation of the lower apartment reflects. Against Motril, ten minutes east with its port and hospital, Salobreña offers a more historic and residential character; against Almuñécar, twenty minutes west with larger expat infrastructure, it is quieter and more Spanish in composition. The villa's walking-distance amenities and cul-de-sac position place it on the practical end of the local hillside market, where many comparable properties require the car for every errand.
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