This townhouse in Arroyo de la Miel, in the municipality of Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol, offers 227 m² of living space with four bedrooms and two bathrooms, built in 2001 and in good condition. The property combines a main house with three bedrooms, a solarium, a self-contained guest apartment with its own entrance, and a fully equipped restaurant space. The asking price is fixed at €595,000. Arroyo de la Miel is a residential and commercial district with a train station, schools, healthcare facilities and beaches within roughly 1.5 km straight-line distance.
Within the Costa del Sol resale market, this property occupies a specific niche: it is not a new-build apartment but a combined residential and commercial holding. Comparing it with current new-build projects illustrates the difference in kind. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, both offering modern construction and communal facilities but a single dwelling per purchase. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950 on the eastern Costa del Sol, further from Málaga airport. At €595,000, this townhouse costs roughly double some of these entry prices, yet delivers three income-capable units, a main residence, a separately accessible guest apartment and an operating restaurant, plus 227 m² of built area, which exceeds the size of typical new-build apartments at these price points. Locationally, Arroyo de la Miel differs from Mijas, Estepona and Torre del Mar in one key respect: rail connectivity. The Cercanías station at 0.6 km links the district to Málaga city and the airport in one direction and Fuengirola in the other, a feature few Costa del Sol locations offer. Estepona and Torre del Mar are more car-dependent. Against Benalmádena's own coastal zones, Arroyo de la Miel trades sea views for year-round urban substance, schools, health centres, banks and a permanent resident population. Median provincial income of €16,450 per year indicates a broadly middle-income area, relevant to the rental market the property's commercial unit would serve. Buyers choosing between a new coastal apartment and this holding are effectively choosing between modern construction with communal amenities and an income-diversified, transport-linked town property with established surroundings.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands in a commercial area of Arroyo de la Miel, close to shops, schools and the town centre. Benalmádena's train station lies 0.6 km away as the crow flies, and the district sits between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Málaga. Playa de Santa Ana is 1.5 km away in a straight line, with the route descending at a gradient of about 6.6%.
The layout serves multiple residential needs: a main house with three bedrooms, a full bathroom and a solarium, plus a guest apartment with one bedroom, bathroom and kitchen, accessible via a private entrance. A fully fitted kitchen, private terrace, storage room and covered parking are included. West-facing orientation places the main outdoor light in the afternoon and evening.
This is an existing home completed in 2001 and described as key-ready, meaning no construction phase or delivery waiting time applies. The condition is documented as good. Interior photographs show a fitted kitchen with stainless-steel appliances, wardrobes in the bedrooms and tiled bathrooms. The property is sold unfurnished.
The property offers two bathrooms across four bedrooms and a guest unit, so bedrooms in the main house share a single bathroom. There is no private swimming pool or garden listed, and no sea view is documented. The site lies on a slope towards the coast with a gradient of about 6.6%, which affects walking routes to the beach. Parking is limited to one covered space.
This property fits a buyer whose plan combines living and income. The guest apartment with a private entrance can be let separately, and the restaurant is delivered furnished and equipped for immediate operation, so an owner could live in the main house while running or leasing the commercial space. It also suits a household that wants to accommodate family or visitors independently without sharing facilities. Buyers seeking a year-round base rather than a holiday-only home benefit from the district's permanent infrastructure: schools, health centres and a train station within walking distance support relocation, including with children. The location works for those who value urban convenience, shops, transport and restaurants on the doorstep, over a quiet residential setting or a sea view. It is less suited to buyers who want a private pool, a garden, or flat, direct beach access, given the steep gradient and the absence of these features. The west orientation favours those who enjoy afternoon and evening sun on the solarium rather than breakfast sun on a terrace. Investors comparing yields should note the three-part structure spreads income across residential and commercial lettings, but also that managing a restaurant business or its tenant carries different obligations than a purely residential letting. Practical buyers without a car will find the station and bus network sufficient for most trips, including the roughly 8 km straight-line distance to Málaga airport.
The house dates from 2001 and is documented as being in good condition, with interior photographs supporting a maintained rather than renovated state. The kitchen is fully fitted and shown with stainless-steel appliances, and the dining room contains fitted cabinets, a chandelier and a mirror, indicating a finished rather than shell condition. Bedrooms include wardrobes, and one bedroom photograph shows a view, consistent with the elevated position of Arroyo de la Miel at 112 metres above sea level. The bathroom is tiled in blue with a shower and washbasin. The solarium and private terrace extend usable outdoor space, with the solarium positioned to capture the western sun. A storage room and covered parking are practical additions for a property of this type. The guest apartment has its own bathroom and kitchen, making it functionally independent rather than a converted room. Buyers should treat a 2001 build with a pre-purchase technical survey as standard practice: this confirms the state of installations such as wiring, plumbing and any damp issues, none of which are documented in the available data. The restaurant space is delivered fully furnished with a modern bar and shelving, which reduces the initial capital required to start operations, though the age and compliance of its catering equipment would need verification. No energy performance details are available in the source data and none are claimed here.
The asking price is €595,000, fixed for this existing property rather than a starting price. This covers 227 m² of built space divided across a main residence, a guest apartment and a fully equipped restaurant, plus a solarium, covered parking and storage room. Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, from €205,000 in Mijas, from €269,950 in Torre del Mar and from €321,000 in Estepona, this price reflects the additional commercial unit and the secondary dwelling rather than new construction. Yearly housing transactions in Benalmádena number around 2,070, indicating an active resale market. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life around this property is shaped by its position within Arroyo de la Miel's commercial and residential fabric. The district functions year-round, not only in the holiday season: six schools and thirteen primary schools across the wider Benalmádena area, two health centres, 26 pharmacies and 22 bank branches within 2 km indicate an established urban community. With 161 restaurants and 47 cafés in the same radius, most daily errands can be done on foot. The train station at 0.6 km connects towards Málaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola, and seven bus lines with fifty stops serve the area, reducing dependence on a car for commuting or airport trips. The property's own use is layered: the main house suits permanent or seasonal residence, the guest apartment with its private entrance allows independent use by family, guests or tenants, and the furnished restaurant space can continue operating as a business. The west-facing solarium receives afternoon and evening sun, which suits the Spanish outdoor rhythm of late meals and sunset. For recreation, the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel sports centre is 100 metres away, an ice club at 0.7 km and a racquet club at 1.4 km add indoor and court-based options, and three beaches lie within 1.6 km as the crow flies. The steep gradient to the coast means the return walk uphill requires some physical effort, a factor to weigh for buyers prioritising flat access.
Arroyo de la Miel is the inland, residential core of Benalmádena, distinct from the coastal tourist strip yet connected to it. Within 2 km, the property has 161 restaurants, 47 cafés, 26 pharmacies, 22 banks, 6 schools and a hospital, giving the area the density of services typical of a working town. The Cercanías train station at 0.6 km straight-line distance links the district to Fuengirola in one direction and Málaga city and its airport in the other; El Pinillo station is a further option at 1.7 km. Málaga, with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 17 km away as the crow flies, providing regional-level services, culture and employment. Marbella is 33 km straight-line. Tourism is present but contained: 24 hotels with 11,154 beds serve visitors, while local life continues outside the season, supported by roughly 2,070 housing transactions per year. For electric-vehicle owners, charging options include points at 6.2, 7.4 and 8.1 km. The immediate surroundings are classified as both commercial and village-like, close to shops, schools and a church, suggesting a neighbourhood that is busier during business hours and quieter in the evenings.
The map shows the property in Arroyo de la Miel, inland from Benalmádena's coastline. The train station is a short walk away, the beaches of Santa Ana, Malapesquera and Bil Bil lie 1.5 to 1.6 km downhill as the crow flies, and the A-7 and AP-7 connect west towards Fuengirola and Marbella and east towards Málaga and the airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmádena occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol, 12 km west of Málaga and between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Arroyo de la Miel, its inland district, is the most residential and least seasonal part of the municipality, which makes it distinct from the marina and beachfront zones. Málaga city (17 km straight-line) and Marbella (33 km straight-line) frame the region's eastern and western poles, with Algeciras 97 km away towards Gibraltar. For buyers comparing the coast, this location trades seafront proximity for train connectivity and year-round services.
Distances below are straight-line; road routes are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de Santa Ana, is 1.5 km away, with Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil both at 1.6 km, roughly a 20 to 25 minute walk downhill, with a steeper return given the 6.6% gradient. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 8 km away as the crow flies, a short drive or a direct train journey from the nearby station. Gibraltar airport is 89 km straight-line. Golfers can reach Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 2.3 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 4.9 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 7.8 km. A public swimming pool complex sits 2.9 km away. Public transport is strong for a town of this size: seven lines, fifty stops and two additional rail stations within 2.4 km. A car remains useful for beaches, golf and shopping trips, but daily commuting to Málaga or Fuengirola is feasible by train.
| Beach Distance | 1.5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
| Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel | 0.6 km |
| El Pinillo | 1.7 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Arroyo de la Miel sits at 112 metres above sea level on the lower slopes of the coastal hills, which explains the gradient towards the shore. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.0°C, warm dry summers and mild winters. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about four months, roughly June through September, which is shorter than on the more southern Andalusian coast. Sunshine hours along this stretch of the Costa del Sol are among the highest in mainland Spain, supporting outdoor use of the solarium and terrace for most of the year. Natural viewpoints nearby, Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km, Mirador del Madroño at 2.9 km and Mirador del Lobo at 3.1 km, offer walking destinations with views over the coast. The elevated position gives the neighbourhood a hillside character, with cooler evenings in summer than directly on the seafront.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.6 km as the crow flies: Playa de Santa Ana, Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil, the last known for its distinctive red-tiled Moorish-style building that serves as a local cultural venue. The descent from the property to the coast covers a 6.6% gradient, so most residents walk down and take a taxi or bus back up, or use the covered parking space. Sports facilities are unusually close: the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel municipal sports centre is 100 metres from the property, an ice club, home to the municipal ice rink, is at 0.7 km, and a racquet club at 1.4 km. Golf options within 8 km include a pitch & putt, an 18-hole course at Torrequibrada (4.9 km) and the Parador course near Málaga (7.8 km). A public swimming pool facility at 2.9 km extends the season beyond the four months of warm sea water. The hillside viewpoints at 2.6 to 3.1 km add walking routes with coastal panoramas.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia in southern Spain, 12 km west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.4°C | 55 mm |
| February | 12.4°C | 38 mm |
| March | 13.8°C | 102 mm |
| April | 15.8°C | 54 mm |
| May | 19.0°C | 25 mm |
| June | 22.9°C | 9 mm |
| July | 25.7°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.9°C | 9 mm |
| September | 22.9°C | 27 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 68 mm |
| November | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| December | 12.4°C | 51 mm |
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Ref: VL077220
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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