This detached villa is situated in the La Quinta area of Málaga, within an urban environment where daily amenities are reachable on foot. The property offers 474 m² of living space across five bedrooms and three bathrooms, and was completed in 2003. A supermarket lies 73 metres away, a pharmacy 211 metres, and a hospital 642 metres. The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, is approximately 2.3 km from the property, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is around 5 km in a straight line. The asking price is €1,950,000. The villa includes a private pool, private garden, air conditioning, a guest apartment, basement and private parking.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in a built-up district of Málaga city, not an isolated resort setting. A supermarket sits 73 metres away and a hospital 642 metres away, which places core services within walking distance. Beaches at San Andrés and La Misericordia are roughly 2.3 km distant. The airport lies about 5 km straight-line, meaning flight paths and airport proximity form part of daily reality here.
With five bedrooms, three bathrooms and 474 m² of floor space, the villa suits households needing substantial capacity, including guests via a separate apartment. A gym area, jacuzzi, private pool and barbecue support leisure use within the plot. Private parking, storage, utility room and full furnishing reduce the practical work of settling in. The configuration favours extended family use or seasonal occupancy.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2003 and is listed in good condition, meaning the construction is over two decades old. Buyers should expect a property from that era rather than current regulations or warranties. Features such as air conditioning and marble flooring reflect the original specification and any subsequent upgrades. No development risk applies; the property exists and can be inspected as built.
The listed plot size is 44 m², which is unusually small relative to the 474 m² built area and effectively precludes a substantial garden despite the private garden feature being listed. The villa is not frontline beach; the nearest sand is roughly 2.3 km away. West orientation means morning sun is limited. The property dates from 2003, so it does not carry new-build energy certification standards. No sea view is recorded.
Ref: VL151704
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer who wants a large, immediately usable villa inside Málaga city rather than a coastal or rural retreat. The profile that matches: a household needing five bedrooms plus guest apartment capacity, for example, a family with regular visitors, or buyers planning multi-generational use. It suits those who prioritise walkability: doing groceries, pharmacy visits and school runs without depending on a car is realistic here given the 73-metre supermarket and 642-metre hospital. It also suits frequent travellers; the airport at roughly 5 km straight-line shortens departure days considerably, though flight noise should be assessed on site. Buyers seeking rental flexibility will note the short-term rental option, useful for offsetting costs during unused periods. It does not suit buyers whose primary requirement is beachfront living, the sea is a 2.3 km trip, or those wanting a large private garden, given the 44 m² recorded plot. It also does not suit buyers wanting new-build energy performance or modern-era construction standards, since the villa dates from 2003. Buyers focused on golf-centric living should note the nearest course, Club de Golf Málaga Parador, is about 6 km away by road, which is drivable but not walkable. The strongest match is a pragmatic, city-oriented buyer who values interior space, existing infrastructure and year-round urban services over resort isolation.
The villa's recorded specification points to a 2003-era upper-end finish. Marble flooring runs through the property, a material typical of that period's quality tier and durable under heavy use, though it conducts sound and feels cool underfoot in winter months. The kitchen is fully fitted and the property is sold fully furnished, meaning the interior is complete at handover; buyers should assess appliance ages and condition during viewing rather than assuming recent replacement. Climate control consists of air conditioning; no underfloor heating or central system is recorded, which is consistent with the construction date. The fireplace provides supplementary warmth for the shoulder seasons. The domed ceiling in the living area, referenced in the original description, is a structural feature of the period's architectural style rather than a finish, but it affects the room's acoustics and volume. Functional infrastructure includes a utility room, storage room and basement, which together offer substantial service space unusual in smaller properties, the basement and garage area reportedly also houses the gym equipment and storage for outdoor items. The private pool, jacuzzi and barbecue are permanent installations requiring scheduled maintenance; buyers should request service records, particularly for pool plant and the jacuzzi. As a 2003 build, the property predates current CTE energy requirements; no energy label is recorded in the data. A technical survey covering damp, electrical installation and pool infrastructure is standard practice at this age and price point.
The property is offered at €1,950,000. That figure translates to roughly €4,110 per square metre of built area across the 474 m² interior. At five bedrooms and three bathrooms, the price reflects size and urban Málaga positioning rather than land value, given the 44 m² recorded plot. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start considerably lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, but those are apartment-style developments of a different scale and location class. The property is completed and furnished, so no staged payments apply; a direct purchase with standard Spanish transaction costs.
Daily life around this villa is urban and compact. The supermarket at 73 metres functions as an extension of the kitchen: bread, groceries and pharmacy items are a two-minute walk. A pharmacy 211 metres away and a hospital at 642 metres cover routine and urgent healthcare without a car. Within a two-kilometre radius the dataset records 49 restaurants, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 26 cafés, which means eating out, banking and errands rarely require planning. Fifty public transport stops and eight lines run through the area, and three Cercanías stations (Barbarela at 1.2 km, El Torcal at 1.3 km, Ciudad de la Justicia at 1.4 km) connect the district to Málaga centre and the wider coast. The rhythm here is city-based rather than resort-based. Mornings can start with coffee before the 0.7 percent, essentially flat walk or cycle toward the coast; afternoons may involve the tennis school 300 metres away or the football pitches 600 metres away. The villa's own facilities, pool, jacuzzi, gym, barbecue, absorb leisure time that elsewhere would be spent travelling. The west orientation places evening light on the covered terrace, which shapes how outdoor space is used: mornings indoors or in the city, evenings outside. For a five-bedroom property, the accommodation supports both permanent residence and extended-stay visiting, with the guest apartment creating separation between households. The surrounding density means the area does not empty outside summer; shops, schools (80 primary and 59 secondary recorded in the dataset) and health centres operate year-round.
The villa sits in a dense, functioning district of western Málaga. The 0.7 percent slope toward the sea means the entire area is walkable and cyclable without effort, relevant for daily shopping trips and for older residents. Health provision is unusually close: a hospital at 642 metres and 17 health centres recorded in the wider dataset. Education supply is substantial, with 80 primary and 59 secondary schools in the area, indicating a family-resident population rather than a tourist zone. The hospitality offer, 49 restaurants, 26 cafés within two kilometres, supports both everyday dining and entertaining. Noise and traffic are the trade-offs of this density; the airport flight path proximity is a factor buyers should test at different times of day. Views are recorded as mountain and golf-oriented rather than maritime. The marina facilities at Málaga's Real Club Mediterráneo and IGY Marina, both around 4 km, extend the leisure options toward sailing and waterfront dining.
The map shows the property within Málaga's western districts: the airport immediately south-west, the Misericordia and San Andrés beaches to the south-east, and the city centre beyond. Note the concentration of services, supermarket, pharmacy, hospital, within a 700-metre radius, and the rail stations connecting toward the centre and Fuengirola.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property positions itself in western Málaga city, roughly 56 km from Marbella (population 147,958) and within the Málaga metropolitan area itself (population 579,076). This places it in the region's principal urban and economic centre rather than the resort corridor of Marbella-Puerto Banús. The distinction matters: Marbella offers resort infrastructure and higher villa pricing; Málaga offers city services, the airport, the high-speed rail link and cultural institutions. Algeciras, 58 km away, is relevant mainly as a Gibraltar-adjacent port. Buyers comparing this villa with Marbella equivalents trade resort atmosphere for urban convenience and shorter airport transfers.
Key distances, straight-line unless noted: Playa de la Misericordia 2.3 km; Playa de San Andrés 2.3 km; Playa de la Malagueta 1.3 km by another measurement in the dataset (buyers should verify actual walking routes). Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 5 km straight-line, roughly 7.9 km by road, among the closest airport positions available on this coast, at the cost of overflight noise. Gibraltar Airport lies about 101 km. Golf: Club de Golf Málaga Parador 6.0 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce 6.4 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez 8.6 km. Málaga city centre and its old town are reachable in under 15 minutes by car or via the Cercanías stations 1.2–1.4 km away. An EV charging point sits 434 metres from the property.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 1.2 km |
| El Torcal | 1.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits 21 metres above sea level with a 0.7 percent slope to the coast, effectively flat terrain, which distinguishes it from hillside villa zones where every trip involves climbing. Climate data shows a mean annual temperature of 18.8°C with monthly averages ranging from 12°C to 27°C, and 3,888 recorded sunshine hours per year, a figure at the high end for mainland Spain. The sea reaches 20°C or warmer for roughly five months, defining a swim season from late spring to early autumn; sea swimming outside that window requires tolerance for cooler water. Winters are mild by northern European standards but not tropical, 12°C averages mean heating is used, and the villa's fireplace and air conditioning cover this. The Mediterranean light, with evening west orientation on the terrace, favours late-day outdoor use for most of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest recorded beaches are Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de San Andrés, both around 2.3 km, wide, urban Málaga beaches backed by the city's seafront promenade, with chiringuitos and facilities rather than secluded coves. Playa Sacaba lies 3.2 km away. The dataset does not record Blue Flag status for these specific stretches, so buyers valuing that certification should verify current listings. Golf is a genuine option: three courses within 6–8.6 km, including the Parador course adjacent to the airport and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at Torremolinos. Sports infrastructure near the property is dense, a tennis school 300 metres away, two football grounds within 600 metres, plus the villa's own gym. For watersports, the two marinas at 4 km provide berths and clubs. Hiking and viewpoints, including Mirador Torre del Atabal at 3.2 km, add inland recreation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Within the Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies a distinct position from the coastal new-build projects typically marketed to international buyers. The comparable developments listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), are apartment-based, lower-priced and located in resort or commuter towns. This property, at €1,950,000 for 474 m², competes in a different segment: large detached housing inside Málaga city. That segment's value logic differs from the coast. Marbella, 56 km west, prices comparable detached villas substantially higher, particularly near Puerto Banús and the golf valleys; buyers there pay for resort brand and international school access. In Málaga city, pricing reflects urban land scarcity, proximity to the airport, the AVE high-speed rail station and the city's employment base. The trade-off is explicit: this property offers airport access in minutes and walkable city infrastructure, but not beachfront position, not large grounds (44 m² recorded plot), and not the quiet-resort character of Benahavís or Estepona suburbs. For investors, Málaga city has recorded strong transaction volume, 3,916 transactions in the dataset, and a year-round rental market driven by city workers and students rather than summer tourism alone. The short-term rental permission adds flexibility but sits within a municipal regulatory framework that buyers should confirm. Buyers weighing this villa against new-build alternatives should note the 2003 construction date: no developer warranty, no current energy certification in the data, and a finish standard from that era, offset by immediate availability and a completed urban environment.
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