This key-ready ground-floor apartment sits in the Las Jacarandas complex in Los Arqueros, Benahavís, on the western Costa del Sol. Built in 2002 and offered at a fixed asking price of €463,000, it provides 124 m² of living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private garden and direct access to communal grounds. The complex includes two large swimming pools, a children's pool and a lift serving the underground garage, where the property has a private parking space and storage room. Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole course designed by Seve Ballesteros, lies immediately adjacent.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in Los Arqueros, a residential golf urbanisation within the municipality of Benahavís, inland from San Pedro Alcántara. Marbella lies approximately 11 km away as the crow flies, while Málaga city is around 57 km distant. The nearest beach, Playa de San Andrés, is 1.7 km away in a straight line. The setting combines golf-course surroundings with reasonable proximity to coastal towns and the A-7 corridor.
The layout serves two residents or a small family: a master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom with a separate full bathroom, and a living-dining area opening onto the garden. Practical requirements are covered by a fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, fibre optic internet, covered terraces and a private garden. The ground-floor position removes any dependence on stairs beyond the lift-served garage level.
This is an existing home, completed in 2002 and described as being in excellent condition, not a new-build development. The construction status is key-ready, meaning the property can be transferred and occupied without waiting for building works. Any renovation, furnishing or upgrading would be the buyer's own responsibility after purchase, timed according to personal preference.
The apartment does not include a private swimming pool; bathing is limited to the communal pools and the separate children's pool. There is no private garden ownership beyond the designated terrace and garden area associated with the unit. The kitchen is only partially fitted. The building dates from 2002, so installations are of that era unless documented otherwise. No sea views are listed; the recorded outlook is towards the gardens.
Ref: VL377268
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A retired or semi-retired couple moving permanently to the Costa del Sol gets a manageable two-bedroom layout with level access from garden to living room, a lift to the garage and low-maintenance outdoor space, with the communal pools removing any upkeep a private pool would demand. Golf players gain immediate access to an 18-hole course within walking distance, which is the central practical argument for this location over coastal alternatives. A family with one or two children has two full bathrooms and a children's pool in the complex, though the single primary school within 2 km means school runs will typically involve a drive towards San Pedro Alcántara or Benahavís. Buyers seeking a lock-and-leave second home benefit from the gated setting, the underground parking and the fact that the unit is key-ready: there is no construction phase to wait through, and the property can be used from the first month of ownership. Investors considering rental use should note the strong golf and holiday demand in Benahavís, while also accounting for community fees and the fact that the building dates from 2002. What the property does not suit is buyers wanting a private pool, sea views or a fully walkable urban neighbourhood with shops at the door; daily life here is structured around a car and the amenities of the complex itself.
The building was completed in 2002, which places the construction in a period of mature Spanish apartment building with concrete structure, cavity walls and tiled or marble-style flooring typical of Benahavís developments of that era. The interior photographs show patterned wallpaper in the main bedroom, a geometric rug in the living room, a second bedroom furnished with a sofa bed and white furniture, and a patio dining area with a grill, indicating a furnished or partly furnished presentation. The kitchen is described as partially fitted, so buyers should verify on viewing exactly which appliances and cabinets are included; the listing also refers to quality appliances in the original description, and this discrepancy is best resolved during a visit. Technical provisions include air conditioning, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, WiFi and fibre optic connectivity, the latter being relevant for remote work and streaming. The property is connected to mains electricity and drinkable water. The covered terrace and private terrace features provide sheltered outdoor space usable outside the summer months. Condition is listed as excellent, but for a building of this age, prudent buyers typically commission a survey covering electrical installations, plumbing, windows and waterproofing of terraces and roofs, and request the community's maintenance records for the pools, gardens and building fabric. The underground garage with lift access is a durability advantage in this climate, keeping the vehicle out of the sun, while the private storage room adds space that apartments of this size often lack. Community standards at Las Jacarandas, with maintained gardens and multiple pools, suggest an active community administration, and buyers should request the annual community budget and any planned special assessments before committing.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €463,000. This is an existing home, not a development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-pricing; the price applies to this specific apartment with its 124 m² of living space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private garden, underground parking space and storage room. For regional context, nearby new-build projects advertise from-prices of €269,950 in Torre del Mar, €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though these figures relate to different locations, sizes and delivery conditions. Annual transaction volume in the wider area is recorded at approximately 800 sales. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status.
Daily life at Las Jacarandas follows the rhythm of a gated residential complex arranged around landscaped gardens and two communal swimming pools. As a ground-floor unit, the apartment works for residents who want the front door to open directly onto planted outdoor space: morning coffee on the covered terrace, outdoor dining in the private garden, and a short walk to the pool without crossing communal stairwells. The living-dining area connects to the garden through direct access, which effectively extends the usable living area during the warmer months. The climate supports this outdoor use for most of the year, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest month to 27°C in the warmest, and an annual average of 18.8°C. The swimming season, defined by sea water at or above 20°C, runs to about five months. Los Arqueros itself is a golf-centred urbanisation, so the immediate surroundings are quiet, green and low-rise, with the clubhouse of the Seve Ballesteros-designed 18-hole course effectively around the corner. Everyday shopping, schools and services are concentrated towards San Pedro Alcántara and Benahavís village, both described as within easy reach by car. A car is the practical mode of transport here; the immediate area records only one primary school within 2 km, and the public transport network is geared towards the wider urban area rather than the golf urbanisations. For golf players, the adjacent course removes any travel time before a round, and the village of Benahavís, known for its concentration of restaurants, is a short drive for evening dining.
The immediate environment is the golf urbanisation of Los Arqueros, with the clubhouse of the Ballesteros-designed course adjacent to the complex. Within a 2 km radius, the recorded amenity count is high: 98 restaurants, 117 pharmacies, 37 banks, 45 cafés and 16 dentists, indicating that daily services are denser than the green setting suggests, largely because the radius reaches towards the San Pedro Alcántara edge. The nearest beach, Playa de San Andrés, lies 1.7 km away in a straight line, with the gradient to the sea recorded as flat at 1.4%, so the route to the coast involves no serious climbing. Elevation at the location is 23 m above sea level, confirming the low-lying character of the terrain between the golf course and the sea. Several viewpoints lie within 3 to 4 km, including Mirador de la Alcazaba at 3.1 km and Torre Blanca at 3.4 km, offering short excursion destinations. Sports facilities nearby include boxing and municipal sports halls within about half a kilometre, plus a football pitch. Marbella, at 11 km as the crow flies, provides the full range of urban services, and Benahavís village supplies the restaurant scene the area is known for. The practical conclusion is that amenities are abundant within a short drive, while the immediate street scene remains residential and quiet.
The map shows Las Jacarandas within the Los Arqueros golf urbanisation in Benahavís, with the Ballesteros course at its doorstep and the coast a short distance south. Marbella lies about 11 km away in a straight line and the beaches of the Málaga shoreline are within a few kilometres. Use the map to assess driving routes to San Pedro Alcántara, Benahavís village and the airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Los Arqueros occupies a position between the coast and the hills of Benahavís municipality, west of San Pedro Alcántara and roughly 11 km as the crow flies from Marbella, the region's principal resort city with nearly 148,000 inhabitants. Málaga city, at about 57 km, and Algeciras, at 58 km, mark the two ends of the accessible urban corridor. This places the property in the established golf-and-residence belt of the western Costa del Sol, inland enough for quiet, green surroundings yet close enough to the coast for beach days and marina visits. The annual transaction volume of around 800 sales in the wider area reflects an active, liquid market rather than a speculative fringe.
Access is primarily by car. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 6 km away in a straight line from the wider area reference point, making flights straightforward for international owners; Gibraltar Airport is about 102 km distant. Train stations are recorded at Barbarela (0.2 km), La Unión (0.7 km) and Carranque (0.8 km) as the crow flies, though buyers should verify on site which stations and lines offer practical connections, as these figures relate to the wider data area. The public transport network counts five lines and 50 stops, which covers the urban corridors but is limited for a golf urbanisation such as Los Arqueros; a car remains the practical baseline. Beaches within reach include Playa de la Misericordia at 2.4 km and Playa Sacaba at 3.6 km straight-line, in addition to Playa de San Andrés at 1.7 km. Three golf courses lie within 10 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.7 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 7.3 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 9.4 km, alongside the adjacent Los Arqueros course itself. Marinas at 3.0 km and 3.2 km straight-line offer mooring and dining options. All distances are straight-line figures; actual road distances and travel times will be longer.
| Beach Distance | 1.7 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 102 km |
| Barbarela | 0.2 km |
| La Unión | 0.7 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal regime: monthly averages between 12°C and 27°C, an annual mean of 18.8°C, and a swimming season of roughly five months when sea water holds at 20°C or above. This means terrace and garden use is realistic from spring through late autumn, with the covered terrace providing shade in July and August and sheltered outdoor space in the cooler months. Elevation is 23 m above sea level with a flat gradient of 1.4% towards the sea, so there are no strenuous slopes between the apartment and the coast, a practical point for cycling and walking. The golf-course setting adds green outlook in every direction, and the mountain backdrop behind Benahavís frames the views inland. Air conditioning is installed, which covers the warmest weeks; winter nights can drop towards the lower end of the recorded range, so buyers planning year-round residence should confirm the heating provision. The Mediterranean pattern of dry summers and mild, wetter winters applies, with rainfall concentrated outside the summer half-year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest recorded beach is Playa de San Andrés at 1.7 km straight-line, followed by Playa de la Misericordia at 2.4 km and Playa Sacaba at 3.6 km, giving a choice of city and semi-urban stretches of sand within a short drive. The flat terrain makes the coast reachable by bicycle as well as by car. For recreation beyond the beach, the standout facility is the adjacent Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club with its 18-hole Seve Ballesteros course overlooking sea and mountains, and three further courses, Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez, sit within 6.7 to 9.4 km straight-line. Within the complex itself, two large communal pools and a separate children's pool provide daily swimming without leaving the grounds. Sports centres including a boxing club and municipal sports halls lie within roughly half a kilometre of the wider area, and viewpoints such as Mirador de la Alcazaba and Torre Blanca at 3 to 4 km offer walking destinations. Two marinas at 3.0 and 3.2 km straight-line add sailing and waterfront dining options.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| 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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Set against the wider Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies the mid segment: a fixed price of €463,000 for 124 m² of living space with two bathrooms, a private garden, parking and storage. The nearby new-build comparables advertise lower entry points, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but these are from-prices for different locations, smaller or differently specified units, and off-plan or under-construction delivery. The relevant trade-off is therefore between price per square metre and immediacy: a new-build in Estepona or Mijas may offer modern specifications and warranty coverage, but involves a construction wait and, in most cases, additional costs for parking and storage. This property delivers occupancy now, a generous floor area for its class, and a location whose value rests on the adjacent golf course and the Benahavís address rather than on frontline-sea positioning. Within Benahavís itself, Los Arqueros sits among several golf urbanisations that share the same municipality as the villa zones of La Zagaleta and La Quinta; compared with those, apartment living here involves lower maintenance and community-managed grounds. The western Costa del Sol corridor between San Pedro Alcántara and Estepona records sustained demand, with roughly 800 transactions per year in the wider area, which supports resale liquidity for established complexes. Buyers comparing options should weigh the 2002 construction date and partially fitted kitchen against the larger living area and immediate usability, and verify community fees, IBI and any planned building works before finalising an offer. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year provides context for local purchasing power, though the international buyer segment in this part of Benahavís operates on a different economic footing.
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