This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment is located in Los Pinos, a gated Mediterranean-style community within Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club in Benahavís, Málaga. The home offers 114 m² of living space, a south-facing covered terrace with sea views, marble floors, air conditioning, double glazing, a private parking space and a storage room. The property is key-ready, presented fully furnished and in good condition, with an asking price of €450,000. Residents share two communal swimming pools, mature gardens, lift access and underground parking, all set within a golf and country club environment designed by Seve Ballesteros.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits within Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club in the municipality of Benahavís, an elevated residential area surrounded by golf courses and natural scenery. Marbella lies approximately 11 km away as the crow flies, while Málaga is around 57 km in a straight line. San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banús and the beaches of the Costa del Sol are reachable by car over short distances, making the setting a quiet base with urban connections within driving range.
The layout serves practical year-round living: a living/dining room opening onto a wide covered south-facing terrace, a fitted and equipped kitchen with a laundry area, three bedrooms and two bathrooms including an en-suite master. Fitted wardrobes, electric blinds, double glazing, air conditioning and an alarm system cover daily comfort and security. Communal pools, a gym, tennis and padel courts, squash and a clubhouse with restaurants sit within the country club grounds.
This concerns an existing home rather than a new-build project. The building dates from 1970 and the apartment is delivered key-ready, fully furnished and in good condition, which allows occupation immediately after completion of the purchase. No construction phase, off-plan payments or indicative delivery dates apply. Renovation works are not required according to the stated condition, although the age of the building is a factor buyers typically have verified technically.
The property does not offer a private pool; swimming is limited to the two communal pools of the community. There is no private garden, and outdoor space consists of the covered and private terraces. The listed features do not mention underfloor heating, a fireplace or a private jacuzzi. The building originates from 1970, so the construction period predates current new-build standards. One parking space and one storage room are included, with no second garage mentioned.
Ref: VL404931
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home on the Costa del Sol will find a turnkey package: furnished, in good condition, with communal pools and gardens maintained by the community, so the apartment can be locked up between visits without concern. Golf players form an obvious second group, as the 18-hole Seve Ballesteros course, the driving range and the academy lie literally around the corner, and the clubhouse facilities cover social and sporting needs without leaving the resort. A couple planning partial or full relocation will appreciate the three-bedroom layout with en-suite master, the storage room and the underground parking space, while San Pedro de Alcántara and its shops, schools and services are a short drive away, with Marbella roughly 11 km as the crow flies. The south-facing orientation and sea views suit buyers who prioritise light and outdoor living on the terrace during the long warm season. Conversely, buyers who want to walk to the beach, who require a private pool or garden, or who prefer a modern new-build construction from the 2020s with contemporary energy standards should weigh this 1970 building carefully. The same applies to buyers who depend on public transport for daily movement, as a resort setting of this kind generally assumes use of a car.
The interior finishing follows a classic Mediterranean residential standard. Floors throughout the apartment are marble, a material typical of the period that is durable and cool underfoot in summer. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedrooms, providing storage without free-standing furniture. Windows are double glazed and fitted with electric blinds, which together with air conditioning units regulate the indoor climate across the seasons; the alarm system adds a security layer that matches the gated character of the community. The entrance hall is described as spacious and the rooms generous, consistent with the 114 m² living area distributed over three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped and connects to a laundry area, a practical separation for daily household routines. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, reducing pressure on the main bathroom in the mornings. The condition is stated as good, and the apartment is sold fully furnished, which shortens the move-in process considerably. The building itself dates from 1970, which places the construction before current technical building regulations; buyers commonly commission a technical survey to assess elements such as insulation values, electrical installations and plumbing against modern standards. The communal infrastructure is well developed: two swimming pools of which one heated, maintained gardens, lift access to the apartment level and underground parking with a private space and a separate storage room. Taken together, the package is one of a cared-for, established community rather than a contemporary new build.
The apartment has a fixed asking price of €450,000. This is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-price to compare within the project itself. For context, newly built projects elsewhere on the coast are currently marketed from approximately €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, although those figures concern different locations, sizes and delivery conditions. The purchase includes the full furniture package, one private parking space and one storage room, which affects the total cost picture compared to properties sold bare. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life in Los Pinos follows the rhythm of a gated golf community. Mornings can start on the south-facing covered terrace, where the orientation provides sun exposure through the middle of the day and sea views towards the coastline. The entrance hall leads into a spacious living and dining room that connects directly to this outdoor space, so indoor and outdoor living merge in the warmer months. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped and opens onto a separate laundry area, which keeps household tasks out of view of the main living spaces. The master bedroom has its own bathroom, while the two further bedrooms share the second bathroom, a layout that works for families as well as for couples who use the extra rooms as guest rooms or a study. The community itself is designed for low-effort living: mature gardens, two communal swimming pools, lift access and underground parking reduce maintenance to what happens inside the apartment. The country club adds a sports layer to daily routine. An 18-hole golf course, a driving range, a golf academy, tennis and padel courts, squash, a gym and a pro shop are all within the grounds, and the clubhouse offers restaurants, bars, a sports bar, a bowling alley, billiards and panoramic terraces over the course. This means leisure options are largely walkable within the resort, while San Pedro de Alcántara, Puerto Banús and Marbella are a short drive away for shopping, dining out and the beaches along the coast.
Life around Los Arqueros is defined by the contrast between a quiet, elevated residential setting and the busy coastal strip a short drive below. Within the country club, the streets serve mainly residents and golfers, so the ambient noise level is low and traffic is limited. The clubhouse acts as the social centre of the resort: restaurants, bars, a sports bar, a bowling alley, billiards and panoramic terraces provide daily meeting points without needing to leave the grounds. For groceries, banking, pharmacies and schools, residents orient themselves towards San Pedro de Alcántara, which is reached by car within minutes, and which functions as the practical service town for this part of Benahavís. The regional climate supports outdoor use of the apartment for most of the year, with average monthly temperatures ranging from roughly 12°C in the coolest month to 27°C in the warmest, and an annual average of about 18.8°C. The swimming season, when sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, lasts around five months, aligning with the communal pool use. Marbella, with a population of nearly 148,000, lies about 11 km away as the crow flies and offers the full range of urban amenities, from hospitals to cultural facilities. Málaga, the provincial capital with roughly 579,000 inhabitants, is around 57 km in a straight line and connects the region to national and international transport links. A car is the practical mode of transport for daily life at this address.
The map shows the apartment within Los Arqueros Golf & Country Club in Benahavís, in the hills above San Pedro de Alcántara. Note the position between the golf course and the coastal strip: Marbella lies about 11 km away as the crow flies, and the Mediterranean coastline with its beaches is visible from the elevated, south-facing side of the resort.
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Within the Costa del Sol, Benahavís occupies a distinct position: an inland mountain municipality wedged between Marbella, Estepona and the Guadalorce valley, known for its concentration of golf courses and upscale residential resorts rather than for its own coastline. Los Arqueros lies on the eastern edge of this zone, close to San Pedro de Alcántara and the AP-7 corridor, which places it nearer to Puerto Banús and Marbella than most of Benahís. Marbella is about 11 km away as the crow flies and Málaga around 57 km in a straight line, with road distances longer. This gives the property a dual character: the quiet of a golf resort and the services of the coast within a short drive.
The apartment lies within a golf resort in Benahavís, which means most everyday facilities are reached by car. San Pedro de Alcántara is described as a short drive away and covers shopping, schools and health services; the location listing confirms proximity to shops, town and schools. Marbella sits about 11 km away as the crow flies, and Málaga city around 57 km in a straight line, with actual road distances being longer. The beaches along the Costa del Sol, including those near San Pedro and Puerto Banús, are likewise a short drive from the resort. Golf is the exception to this pattern: the 18-hole course, driving range and academy belong to the country club itself and require no travel at all. For air travel, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is the regional gateway serving the whole coast. Public transport stops exist in the wider area, but in a gated resort of this type most residents rely on a private vehicle for daily movement, and the included underground parking space supports that pattern. Buyers who plan to live without a car should test the practicality of this location against their own routine before deciding.
| 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 setting of Los Arqueros combines an elevated position with the green environment of a golf course and the mountainous backdrop of Benahavís, one of the most wooded municipalities on the western Costa del Sol. The apartment stands at a modest elevation above sea level, on terrain that slopes gently, which produces the sea views from the south-facing terrace. The climate data for the region shows average monthly temperatures between roughly 12°C and 27°C, with an annual average of about 18.8°C: mild winters in which the terrace remains usable for much of the day, and warm summers in which the covered terrace, double glazing and air conditioning keep the interior comfortable. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of at least 20°C, runs for approximately five months, roughly from late spring to early autumn. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, leaving long dry and sunny periods that favour outdoor living and golf throughout the year. The surrounding golf courses and natural scenery mean the immediate environment stays green even in the dry season, in contrast to the more urbanised sections of the coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreation options around this property concentrate first on the golf course itself. Los Arqueros offers an 18-hole course designed by Seve Ballesteros, a driving range, a golf academy, a pro shop, tennis and padel courts, squash courts and a fully equipped gym, so a sporting routine can be maintained entirely within the resort. The clubhouse adds restaurants, bars, a sports bar, a bowling alley, billiards and panoramic terraces overlooking the course and the landscape. Beyond the resort, the beaches along this stretch of the Costa del Sol are a short drive away, including the sandy beaches near San Pedro de Alcántara and the beach clubs and marina of Puerto Banús, which also functions as a leisure destination for dining and people-watching. The sea views from the apartment confirm the visual connection with the coastline. For days out, the mountains behind Benahavís offer hiking in a natural setting, while Marbella's old town and promenade lie roughly 11 km away as the crow flies. The five-month swimming season means beach and pool use realistically spans late spring to early autumn, while golf remains a year-round activity in this climate.
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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Compared with current new-build offerings on the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a different segment of the market. Projects such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) offer contemporary construction and modern energy standards, but at entry prices that typically concern smaller units in denser residential settings, and in locations further from the Marbella-Puerto Banús axis. At a fixed €450,000, this property instead offers an established position inside a gated golf resort in Benahís, a municipality that consistently ranks among the most sought-after addresses on the western Costa del Sol. What the newer projects do not replicate at this price point is the combination of a full country club infrastructure, an 18-hole Seve Ballesteros course, academy, tennis, padel, squash, gym and clubhouse, directly attached to the community, together with a turnkey condition including furniture, parking and storage. The trade-off is the age of the building: a 1970 construction does not match the insulation values, energy performance and technical installations of 2020s developments, and buyers comparing the two categories usually weigh this explicitly. In location terms, Benahavís sits closer to Puerto Banús and Marbella (roughly 11 km as the crow flies to the latter) than Estepona or Torre del Mar, which affects both lifestyle and rental demand. Transaction volumes in the regional housing market of around 800 sales per year indicate an active but not overheated local market, giving resale properties of this type a realistic liquidity context. Buyers choosing between this apartment and a new-build alternative are effectively choosing between immediate availability, resort infrastructure and an established setting on one side, and contemporary construction standards and developer payment structures on the other.
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