This key-ready semi-detached house is located on the edge of the centre of Arroyo de la Miel, in the municipality of Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol. Completed in 2007, the property offers 221 m² of living space with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private 145 m² plot with garden and patio, a garage for two cars and a roof terrace of roughly 67 m² of additional outdoor space combined. Shops, the train station and the beaches of Benalmádena are all within short reach, and Málaga airport lies approximately 8.8 km away as the crow flies. The asking price is fixed at €695,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house stands in an urban setting near the coast, on the edge of Arroyo de la Miel's town centre. A supermarket is 138 m away and a pharmacy 226 m, while the train station is 0.6 km as the crow flies. Three beaches lie between 1.5 and 1.6 km away in a straight line, reached via a gradient of about 7.1%, which is steep.
The layout serves a household that needs space: four bedrooms across one floor, an attic room usable as a study or guest room, three bathrooms including an en-suite, and a ground-floor garage with storage. Air conditioning (hot and cold), fitted wardrobes, WiFi and satellite TV are present. East, south and west orientation provides sun exposure across the day.
This is an existing home, completed in 2007 and described as being in good condition. No construction phase applies; the property is key-ready, so the purchase process concerns transfer of ownership rather than off-plan commitments. Any renovation or personalisation would be at the buyer's initiative after completion of the sale.
The property does not offer a swimming pool, and the plot of 145 m² is compact for a semi-detached house, with outdoor space divided between garden, patio and roof terrace. The gradient to the beach is steep at 7.1%. There is no mention of a community pool, gym or other shared facilities, and parking is limited to the private garage.
Ref: VL618634
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a family or couple seeking a year-round residence with enough bedrooms to separate living and sleeping arrangements, plus a study. Households that want to live without depending on a car for daily errands will find the 138 m supermarket distance and 750 m town centre practical. Buyers who value outdoor space across multiple levels, patio for dining, roof terrace for sun, rather than a large single garden will match the layout. The two-car garage suits households with two vehicles or those needing storage for hobby equipment. Frequent flyers benefit from the 8.8 km straight-line distance to Málaga airport and the nearby train link. It is less suitable for buyers requiring a private pool, a flat walk to the beach, or a gated resort setting with communal facilities. Those wanting brand-new construction with warranty coverage should also look elsewhere, as the house dates from 2007. Households with school-age children have a primary school and further schools within 2 km. Remote workers can use the attic room as an office, with WiFi already installed and mountain views from the upper floors.
Built in 2007 and reported in good condition, the house reflects the construction standards of mid-2000s Spanish residential building. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold air, which handles the 11–26°C range of average monthly temperatures in the region. Bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and the master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom. A utility room with washing facilities is present, alongside a separate storage room. The kitchen is described as fully equipped and bright, connected directly to the living area. Flooring, joinery and bathroom finishes correspond to the original specification unless updated by the current owner; a technical inspection remains advisable to assess the condition of installations after roughly eighteen years of use. The roof terrace shows solar panels in the imagery, though their ownership and output figures should be verified during due diligence. Practical features include satellite TV, WiFi readiness, and a garage level with warehouse-style storage space. The sloping-ceiling attic room adds usable floor area but with reduced headroom at the edges. Windows on the east, south and west faces allow daylight throughout the day, with sea, mountain and panoramic views from the upper levels. Buyers should treat the 'good condition' classification as a starting point for a surveyor's assessment rather than a guarantee.
The asking price is fixed at €695,000 for the whole property; this is an existing home, not a new-build project with a price list. For that amount, the buyer acquires 221 m² of interior space across three floors plus attic, approximately 67 m² of terraces, a private garden and patio on a 145 m² plot, and a two-car garage. Compared with new-build projects in the wider region, where prices start at roughly €205,000 in Mijas and €269,950 in Torre del Mar for smaller units, this property sits in a different segment, justified mainly by its size, central location and outdoor space. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life here is organised around walking. The entrance level contains the living room, a fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom and a sheltered patio used for dining and barbecues. Stairs lead up to four bedrooms and two bathrooms, with views over the surroundings and a partial sea view. The third floor holds an attic-style room with sloping ceiling, suitable as a fifth bedroom, study or guest space, and gives access to a sunny roof terrace. Below, a garage accommodates two cars alongside storage areas. The rhythm of the neighbourhood is urban rather than resort-like: the town centre of Arroyo de la Miel is roughly 750 m away on foot, with 164 restaurants, 44 cafés, 26 pharmacies and 22 banks within 2 km. The Cercanías train station at 0.6 km as the crow flies connects towards Málaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola, and there are seven public transport lines with fifty stops in the area. For exercise, the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel sports centre is 100 m away. The beaches of Santa Ana, Malapesquera and Bil Bil are all about 1.5–1.6 km in a straight line, which in practice means a drive or a walk downhill with a steep return of about 7.1% gradient. The area functions year-round, not only in the tourist season, which matters for buyers considering permanent residence.
Arroyo de la Miel is the inland core of Benalmádena, a town of roughly 800 housing transactions per year positioned between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Málaga. The immediate surroundings are urban with full amenities: within 2 km there are 164 restaurants, 44 cafés, 26 pharmacies, 22 banks, 8 dentists and 5 schools. The neighbourhood hospital is 2.3 km away as the crow flies. The Cercanías train station is 0.6 km straight-line from the house, and bus service runs on seven lines with fifty stops. This density means groceries, healthcare, schooling and leisure are reachable on foot or by bicycle for most errands. The setting is lively rather than quiet-rural; Arroyo de la Miel carries the everyday bustle of a working Andalusian town, quieter in winter than in summer. For recreation, the Polideportivo sports centre is 100 m away, a raquet club 1.4 km, and the municipal swimming pools 2.8–2.9 km. EV drivers must note the nearest charging points are 6.2–7.4 km away. The elevated position at 120 m above sea level provides the sea and mountain views from the upper floors, at the cost of a steep 7.1% gradient to the beach.
The map shows the property on the edge of Arroyo de la Miel's centre, with the train station a short walk away and the Benalmádena coastline about 1.5 km to the south. Distances shown are straight-line; actual walking and driving routes are longer due to the sloping terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Arroyo de la Miel occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol: 17 km from Málaga city (579,076 inhabitants), 33 km from Marbella, and 8.8 km from the airport. Torremolinos lies just east, Fuengirola west. This places the property in the densely developed central stretch of the coast, where infrastructure, healthcare and transport are more developed than in the western municipalities. For buyers comparing locations, Benalmádena offers the combination of train access, year-round services and beach proximity that western areas often trade against tranquillity.
Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); road distances are longer. Beaches: Playa de Santa Ana 1.5 km, Playa Malapesquera 1.6 km, Playa de Bil Bil 1.6 km. Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol 8.8 km, with the existing description noting roughly a 12 km drive. Train stations: Benalmádena, Arroyo de la Miel 0.6 km, El Pinillo 1.7 km, Torremolinos 3.7 km. Golf: Benalmádena Pitch & Putt 2.3 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez 4.9 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador 7.8 km. Supermarket 138 m and pharmacy 226 m make daily shopping a walking matter. Hospital 2.3 km. By car, the A-7 and AP-7 corridor along the coast connects westwards to Fuengirola (train) and Marbella (33 km), and eastwards to Málaga (17 km) and its airport. Public transport with seven lines and fifty stops covers the local area. A car is convenient for the beach and airport but not strictly necessary for daily life.
| 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
The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.2°C and monthly averages ranging from 11°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about four months, typically June through September. The house sits at 120 m elevation, high enough for panoramic views over rooftops towards the sea and the mountains behind, but low enough that frost is rare. The 7.1% gradient between the house and the coast defines the terrain: the neighbourhood slopes down towards the Benalmádena coastline, which explains both the views and the effort of the return walk from the beach. Nature options nearby include the viewpoints at Mirador Los Cañones (2.6 km), Mirador del Madroño (2.9 km) and Mirador del Lobo (3.0 km), which offer walking destinations with coastal panoramas. The combination of elevation, sea proximity and sun exposure shapes the micro-climate around the terraces: the roof terrace receives direct sun for most of the day given the multi-directional orientation, while the patio at entrance level is sheltered.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three sandy beaches lie within 1.5–1.6 km as the crow flies: Playa de Santa Ana, Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil. Bil Bil, with its distinctive red Moorish-style castle as a backdrop, and Malapesquera together form the main beachfront of Benalmádena Costa, offering chiringuitos, water sports and promenade walking. The steep gradient means most residents drive or cycle down. Golfers have three options within reach: the Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 2.3 km for short game practice, the Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 4.9 km, a nine-hole public course in Torremolinos, and the 18-hole Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 7.8 km. For sports on land, the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel is practically next door at 100 m, with the Club de Raqueta 1.4 km away and municipal pools at 2.8–2.9 km. The restaurant density in the area, 164 within 2 km, covers everything from tapas bars in the old centre to beachfront dining along the coast.
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 | 62 mm |
| February | 11.7°C | 64 mm |
| March | 13.7°C | 53 mm |
| April | 15.7°C | 36 mm |
| May | 17.9°C | 33 mm |
| June | 22.0°C | 7 mm |
| July | 25.4°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.7°C | 2 mm |
| September | 22.5°C | 9 mm |
| October | 18.7°C | 52 mm |
| November | 14.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 12.1°C | 71 mm |
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Within the Costa del Sol market, this property occupies the mid-to-upper segment for semi-detached family homes in established towns. At a fixed price of €695,000 for 221 m², it works out at roughly €3,100 per square metre of interior space, excluding terraces, garage and garden. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region sit lower in absolute price but also in scale: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000. Those developments typically offer apartments or smaller townhouses with communal pools and modern energy standards, appealing to second-home buyers and investors. The trade-off here is inverse: no communal facilities or new-build warranty, but substantially more interior volume, a private garden, a private two-car garage and a location within walking distance of a full urban centre. Positionally, Arroyo de la Miel is more central than Torre del Mar (east of Málaga) or Estepona (far west), at 17 km from Málaga and 8.8 km from the airport, with a train connection that Marbella and Estepona lack entirely. Benalmádena records around 800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market, relevant for liquidity if the property is later sold. Compared with Fuengirola or Torremolinos, the town is somewhat calmer while remaining on the same rail corridor. Buyers weighing this house against new builds should also consider that median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises local purchasing power, and that resale homes in central Benalmádena have historically shown steadier demand than peripheral new-build zones, though past performance is not a guarantee of future value.
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