This key-ready ground-floor corner apartment is situated in El Lago de Los Flamingos, a gated community of 32 frontline golf residences within Los Flamingos Golf Resort in Benahavís, Málaga. The home offers 73 m² of living space with one bedroom, one bathroom and a guest toilet, plus expansive private terraces opening directly onto Tuscan-inspired communal gardens with views over the golf course and lake. Completed in 2006 and sold fully furnished, the property includes an underground parking space and a storage room. The asking price is fixed at €445,000. Benahavís is a mountain municipality set inland between Marbella and Estepona, roughly seven kilometres from the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies within Los Flamingos Golf Resort, overlooking the 3rd hole of Los Flamingos Golf Club. Benahavís village sits at 204 metres above sea level, inland and quiet, with Marbella about 14 km away as the crow flies. The nearest beaches, Playa del Saladillo and Playa Isdabe, are 6.6 and 6.7 km away in a straight line. A car is necessary for daily travel; Málaga airport is roughly 48 km distant.
The home is geared towards low-maintenance living: one bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring double basins, bathtub and walk-in shower, an open-plan living and dining area, a partially fitted kitchen, marble flooring, air conditioning and a guest toilet. Both the living room and bedroom open onto the terrace and gardens. A communal pool, gated complex, underground parking and storage room complete the practical setup.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2006 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. It is sold fully furnished. There is no construction phase or staged delivery to take into account; the condition and finish correspond to a nearly twenty-year-old residence that has been maintained within a small, well-kept community.
The property offers one bedroom and 73 m² of living area, which limits its suitability for larger households. There is no private pool; swimming is limited to the communal pool. Parking is communal rather than a private garage, though an underground space is included. The kitchen is only partially fitted. A car is required for almost all daily errands, as public transport in the area consists of a single line with one stop.
Ref: VL248849
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This residence suits a buyer seeking a manageable, turnkey second home in a gated golf community, someone who values outdoor space and tranquillity over interior square footage. The single bedroom and en-suite layout work well for couples or solo occupants; households needing two or more bedrooms would have to look elsewhere in the resort. It also fits buyers who prioritise views and gardens: the corner position, dual terrace access and outlook over the golf course and lake give the home an outdoor-oriented character unusual for its size. Golfers form a natural group, with three courses within roughly three kilometres and the 3rd hole directly in view. Buyers who do not want a car should rule the location out early, daily errands, the beach and Marbella all require driving, and public transport is minimal. Conversely, buyers attracted to Benahavís village life, with its restaurants and year-round community, will find the resort position a compromise between rural quiet and access to the village's amenities. As a lock-up-and-leave holiday base with letting potential between personal visits, the fully furnished, key-ready state reduces the practical barrier to entry. It is less suitable for families with school-age children given the single bedroom, although an international school, The International School of Estepona, lies 6 km away in a straight line should a larger property in the same area be considered.
The apartment dates from 2006 and was built, according to the seller's documentation, with premium materials and detailed finishing, a claim that should be verified during a viewing. Observable specifications include marble flooring throughout, air conditioning for climate control, and an en-suite bathroom fitted with double basins, a bathtub and a separate walk-in shower, an unusually generous configuration for a one-bedroom home. The kitchen is partially fitted, meaning buyers should budget for completing or updating it to their own standard. The west orientation and corner position give both principal rooms direct terrace access, which extends the usable living area considerably beyond the nominal 73 m² during the warmer months. The communal elements, Tuscan-inspired gardens, the pool and the general upkeep of the 32-unit community, determine much of the lived experience, and their condition is best judged on site. Included in the sale are the full furniture package, an underground parking space and a storage room, items that would otherwise add several tens of thousands of euros to the effective purchase cost. As a nearly twenty-year-old property, buyers should expect the usual due diligence for a resale home of this age: review of community finances and fees, technical inspection of installations, and confirmation of what the 'meticulous craftsmanship' claim amounts to in practice. No energy performance details are stated in the available data, so this should be requested from the seller.
The apartment is an existing resale home with a fixed asking price of €445,000, not a from-price. For that sum the buyer receives 73 m² of living space, one bedroom, one en-suite bathroom plus a guest toilet, two terraces, full furnishing, an underground parking space and a storage room within a gated community of 32 homes. For context within Benahavís, the new-build project Fuente Lirios starts at €395,000 and Altura 160 at €499,000, while Acqua Gardens in Estepona begins at €524,600. This places the property in the middle segment of the local market, with the frontline golf position and included extras as its distinguishing factors. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready.
Daily life here is defined by the rhythm of a frontline golf resort rather than a town or beachfront. Mornings typically begin on the terrace, which opens from both the living room and the bedroom onto the communal gardens; the west-facing orientation means the outdoor spaces receive their strongest light in the afternoon and at sunset. The community is small, 32 apartments, and organised around landscaped gardens with mature oaks, cypresses and a lake, so the immediate surroundings are quiet and green throughout the year. Practical errands require a short drive: the nearest supermarket is 3.7 km away in a straight line, the pharmacy 707 metres, and a hospital 6.5 km. The village of Benahavís, known locally for its concentration of restaurants, fourteen within two kilometres of the area, supplies most day-to-day social life, while Marbella, 14 km as the crow flies, covers wider shopping and services. Leisure options cluster around golf: La Zagaleta, Marbella Club Golf Resort and El Higueral are all within roughly three kilometres. For exercise closer to home, the municipal sports hall, gym and pools sit under a kilometre away. Out of the summer season the area becomes noticeably calmer, with the permanent community of Benahavís, around 9,472 inhabitants, keeping the village functioning year-round. Residents who enjoy walking will find viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio within 0.6 km. The overall pattern is a car-based, outdoor-oriented lifestyle anchored to golf, gardens and the mountains, with the coast reachable in a ten-to-fifteen minute drive.
The immediate environment is the Los Flamingos Golf Resort, with the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel a short walk away and the 3rd hole of Los Flamingos Golf Club in front of the building. Benahavís municipality combines a mountain setting at 204 metres elevation with proximity to the coast: the nearest beaches lie 6.6–6.7 km away in a straight line, and actual driving distance will be somewhat longer. Daily provisioning relies on the car, supermarket at 3.7 km, hospital at 6.5 km, pharmacy within walking distance at 707 metres. Within two kilometres of the area there are fourteen restaurants, four cafés, three banks, a pharmacy and a school, largely concentrated in and around Benahavís village. Sports infrastructure is well developed for a municipality of this size: the municipal sports hall, gym and public pools all sit under a kilometre away, and the wider area counts some twenty-five sports facilities. Walking routes lead to viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio (0.6 km) and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos (1.2 km), giving outdoor recreation beyond the golf courses. Puerto Deportivo José Banús is 8.7 km distant for marina-based leisure. The nearest electric-vehicle charging point is 277 metres from the complex.
The map shows the apartment's position within Los Flamingos Golf Resort, inland of the coast between Estepona and Marbella. Note the short straight-line distance to three golf clubs, the village amenities of Benahavís nearby, and the beaches roughly 6.6 km away. Straight-line distances are shown; road distances run longer in this hilly terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benahavís occupies a distinctive position on the western Costa del Sol: inland and elevated, between Marbella (14 km straight-line) and Estepona, with Ronda further inland and Algeciras 56 km to the south-west. Málaga city and its airport lie roughly 48–60 km away. The municipality of 145 km² has fewer than ten thousand inhabitants yet hosts some of the region's most exclusive residential estates, including La Zagaleta, making it a low-density, high-value pocket within the Marbella, Estepona corridor. Around 800 housing transactions per year indicate an active but not high-volume market.
Access is almost entirely by car; the source data states this explicitly, and public transport consists of a single line with one stop in the municipality. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies approximately 48–51 km away in a straight line, depending on the measurement, and Gibraltar's airport is around 50 km, both require drives of well under an hour in normal conditions once road distance is added. Beaches are close for an inland location: Playa del Saladillo at 6.6 km and Playa Isdabe at 6.7 km as the crow flies. Marbella is 14 km away straight-line and Estepona reachable within a similar radius, giving access to two full-service coastal towns. Within the immediate resort, the Villa Padierna Palace Hotel sits within walking distance. Golf access is a defining feature: La Zagaleta's course is 2.2 km away, Marbella Club Golf Resort 2.3 km and El Higueral Golf 2.8 km, while Los Flamingos Golf Club adjoins the community itself. For education, one primary school lies within two kilometres and The International School of Estepona is 6 km distant.
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 50 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 51 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Benahavís sits at 204 metres above sea level in the foothills between Marbella, Estepona and Ronda, a position that brings slightly cooler nights than the immediate coast while retaining the Costa del Sol's mild winters. The average annual temperature is 18.1 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in the coldest months to 26 °C in summer, a spread that supports outdoor living for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or more, lasts about four months, which matches the Mediterranean norm for this stretch of coast; the communal pool extends the practical swimming window somewhat. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, keeping summers dry and sunny. The terrain around the municipality is hilly, and walking routes to nearby viewpoints such as Mirador del Tajo del Novio and Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos allow residents to use the natural surroundings directly. The lake and mature gardens within the community reinforce the green, inland character of the setting.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Although the apartment sits inland, the coast is a short drive away. Two Blue Flag-standard beaches serve this stretch: Playa del Saladillo, 6.6 km away as the crow flies, and Playa Isdabe at 6.7 km, both on the western Estepona side. For broader seaside leisure, Puerto Deportivo José Banús lies 8.7 km distant, offering marina facilities, dining and water-based activities. Golf is the primary recreation at the doorstep, Los Flamingos Golf Club fronts the community, with La Zagaleta Country Club (2.2 km), Marbella Club Golf Resort (2.3 km) and El Higueral Golf (2.8 km) all within a five-minute drive. Land-based sport is equally well served: the municipal sports hall stands 0.7 km away, the municipal gym 0.8 km and the municipal pools 0.9 km. Hiking and viewpoint walks include Mirador del Tajo del Novio at 0.6 km, Mirador de la Charca de los Tubos at 1.2 km and Puerto Velate at 2.5 km. An electric-vehicle Supercharger near Estepona, 7.4 km away, supports longer recreational trips along the coast.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benahavís is a Spanish town (pueblo) and municipality in the province of Malaga. It is a mountain village between Marbella, Estepona, and Ronda, 7 kilometers (4.3 mi) from the coast.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.5°C | 90 mm |
| February | 12.4°C | 57 mm |
| March | 13.5°C | 182 mm |
| April | 15.6°C | 80 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 36 mm |
| June | 23.1°C | 8 mm |
| July | 26.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.9°C | 28 mm |
| October | 19.4°C | 73 mm |
| November | 14.9°C | 97 mm |
| December | 12.7°C | 83 mm |
Within Benahavís itself, this apartment competes directly with two new-build developments. Fuente Lirios starts at €395,000 and Altura 160 at €499,000, bracketing this resale's fixed €445,000 asking price. The comparison is not purely about euros per square metre: a new-build at Fuente Lirios will offer modern specifications and warranty coverage but typically smaller outdoor areas and a standard finish, whereas this property's value proposition rests on its corner position, dual terraces, frontline golf view over the 3rd hole, and the included furniture, parking space and storage room. Acqua Gardens in Estepona, from €524,600, represents the coastal alternative, closer to the beach but without the golf-front position and mountain-valley setting that define Benahavís. As a municipality, Benahavís occupies a specific niche on the western Costa del Sol: it combines low population density (9,472 inhabitants across 145 km²) with some of the region's most expensive residential estates, and around 800 housing transactions per year. Buyers choosing it over Marbella (14 km away) or Estepona generally prioritise quiet, green surroundings and golf access over walkability and coastal buzz. The trade-off is structural: public transport is minimal, and every practical errand beyond the pharmacy and village restaurants requires a car. For buyers weighing resale versus new-build, the 2006 construction year means community fees, installation condition and maintenance history deserve the same scrutiny that a new-build buyer would devote to developer reputation and delivery terms.
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