A key-ready one-bedroom apartment in the Gamonal residence in Benalmadena, offered at a fixed asking price of €210,000. The property has a usable area of 42 m² and a built area of 48 m², with a southwest-facing living room, double glazing, a private terrace and reversible Daikin air conditioning. The building stands in an urban coastal setting with communal gardens, five swimming pools, a lift and 24-hour reception. The seafront is a few hundred metres away and the railway station connecting to Málaga and the airport is within walking distance, making this a location where daily life functions without a car.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Benalmadena's Gamonal district, a built-up coastal area between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Málaga. Playa Malapesquera lies 229 m away as the crow flies and a supermarket 245 m. The Cercanías station at Arroyo de la Miel is about 1.0 km straight-line, with direct trains to Málaga and the airport.
The home is arranged as a one-bedroom, one-bathroom unit with an independent kitchen, fitted wardrobe, entrance closet and a southwest-oriented terrace reached from the living room. Three double-glazed windows provide daylight. Community facilities include landscaped gardens, five pools and 24-hour security, which suits both permanent residence and holiday use.
This is an existing home, completed in 1975 and currently key-ready. The technical condition includes double glazing, reversible Daikin air conditioning and a recently replaced water heater. Interior images show marble floors, a furnished interior and a bathroom with shower. Delivery is immediate upon completion of the purchase process; the 1975 completion date refers to the original construction.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom across 42 m² of usable space, which limits it to single occupancy, a couple or rental use. There is no private pool, no private garden and no mention of a parking space or storage room. The nearest Blue Flag beaches lie in neighbouring areas, and the local gradient to the shore of about 8.2% is steep. Built in 1975, the structure dates from an older construction era.
Ref: VL008451
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment suits a buyer who values location and complete move-in readiness over interior space. It functions as a low-maintenance base for a single person or couple wanting coastal living with the beach, shops and station within walking distance. The compact one-bedroom layout makes it workable as a permanent residence for minimalists or as a holiday flat used several months a year. It also fits the profile of a rental investor. Benalmadena records about 2,299 housing transactions per year and carries a substantial tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds, indicating consistent visitor demand, while the 24-hour reception and communal pools are features that holiday tenants expect. The proximity to the airport at 9.3 km straight-line and the railway link strengthens short-stay appeal. It suits less well for buyers needing a second bedroom, a private garden or parking. Families relying on a car should verify parking arrangements separately. The steep slope to the beach and the age of the building are further considerations for those seeking new-build standards or level terrain. In short: appropriate for a first foothold on the Costa del Sol, a lock-up-and-leave second home, or a rental asset; not appropriate where space or modern construction are priorities.
The apartment's finish level is documented in the source data and images. Floors in the living area are marble, a durable and locally common material for properties of this era. The unit is sold fully furnished with a fully fitted independent kitchen, meaning the buyer takes over a complete interior without immediate renovation costs. The bedroom includes a built-in wardrobe and the entrance hall a practical closet, providing storage despite the compact footprint. Technical elements are partially modernised. The three living-room windows are double glazed and southwest facing, combining daylight with better insulation than the original 1975 single glazing. Climate control consists of reversible Daikin air conditioning, allowing both cooling in summer and supplementary heating in winter, and the water heater has been replaced recently. The bathroom is fitted with a shower, toilet and sink as shown in the photography. The broader building context matters for expectations. Completed in 1975, the residence predates current building regulations regarding thermal insulation, accessibility and energy performance, and buyers should assess structural and community maintenance records during due diligence. Offsetting this, the communal areas are notably extensive: landscaped gardens, five swimming pools, a lift and a 24-hour staffed reception with security, services more often found in hotel-style complexes than in ordinary apartment blocks of this age. Overall condition is listed as excellent, though that reflects presentation rather than a technical guarantee.
The asking price is fixed at €210,000 for this existing, key-ready apartment. It is not part of a price-list development, so no from-price applies. At this level, the property is positioned below the regional new-build comparables, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, reflecting its 1975 construction date and compact 42 m² usable floor area. The price includes full furnishing and a fitted kitchen, with air conditioning and a recent water heater already installed. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life in this part of Benalmadena is organised around proximity: the supermarket is roughly 245 m away, a pharmacy about 400 m, and the beach under 600 m as the crow flies. The residence itself functions almost like a small complex, with landscaped communal gardens, five swimming pools and a staffed reception around the clock, so the rhythms of holiday and residential use overlap throughout the year. The apartment's southwest orientation means afternoon and evening sun on the terrace, with triple glazing keeping the living room bright but temperate. The surrounding neighbourhood is urban and lively rather than secluded. Within two kilometres there are 186 restaurants, 48 cafés and 23 banks, and attractions such as Tivoli World and the cable car are within a five-minute walk according to the source description. The Cercanías station roughly one kilometre away connects directly to Málaga city and the airport, which reduces dependence on a car considerably. For groceries, the beach, medical needs or an evening out, most destinations are reachable on foot, and the eight public transport lines with fifteen stops add flexibility. Residents should note the steep gradient of about 8.2% between the area and the shore, meaning some walking routes involve inclines. Outside the summer months, the town remains active year-round given its population of over 78,000 inhabitants, so services do not shut down seasonally as they do in smaller resorts.
The immediate surroundings combine residential density with resort infrastructure. Within a two-kilometre radius, the area counts 186 restaurants, 48 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 schools, with 13 primary and 11 secondary schools across the town, a level of provision that supports year-round living rather than only seasonal stays. A hospital lies 3.4 km away (straight-line) and two health centres operate in the municipality. Accessibility is a defining strength. Málaga Airport sits 9.3 km away as the crow flies, and the Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel railway station about 1.0 km, with El Pinillo at 1.8 km and Torremolinos at 3.8 km, giving direct suburban rail access to the airport and Málaga city. Eight public transport lines with fifteen stops serve the locality, and a supermarket just 245 m away makes daily shopping a matter of minutes on foot. Leisure infrastructure is dense: an ice rink (Club Municipal de Hielo) at 0.6 km, a racquet club at 1.0 km, a municipal sports centre at 1.1 km, and 219 sports facilities town-wide. Golfers reach the Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.4 km, with the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 4.9 km and Málaga Parador at 7.7 km. Electric-vehicle charging points are available from roughly 6.5 km, including the Fuengirola Supercharger. The terrain slopes at about 8.2% toward the beach, so some pedestrian routes involve gradients.
The map shows the apartment's position on Benalmadena's coastal strip, moments from the beaches of Malapesquera and Santa Ana and within walking distance of the railway station. Málaga Airport lies a short distance northeast; the map helps assess the walkability of the immediate neighbourhood and its steep gradient toward the shore.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmadena occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol, 12 km west of Málaga and 18 km straight-line from the regional capital, between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Marbella lies 31 km to the southwest. This places the apartment within one of the coast's most connected stretches: airport, provincial capital and inland attractions all sit within short rail or car journeys. Compared with the western Costa del Sol around Estepona, the area is denser and more urban, with year-round services supported by over 78,000 residents and a substantial tourism sector.
The beaches closest to the apartment are Playa Malapesquera at 229 m and Playa de Santa Ana at 588 m straight-line, with Playa de Benalmádena at 1.1 km; the nearest Blue Flag beaches, Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud, lie slightly further along the coast. Málaga Airport is 9.3 km away as the crow flies, one of the shorter airport distances on the Costa del Sol, and Gibraltar Airport is roughly 89 km. By rail, the station at Arroyo de la Miel, about 1.0 km away, connects directly with the airport and Málaga in minutes, reducing the need for a car substantially. Málaga city lies 18 km straight-line and Marbella 31 km. On foot or by bicycle, most daily needs, supermarket at 245 m, pharmacy at 402 m, are reachable without motorised transport. A car remains useful for golf, with the nearest course at 3.4 km, and for exploring inland viewpoints such as Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km. Public transport is organised around eight lines and fifteen stops in the area.
| Beach Distance | 0.5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
| Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel | 1 km |
| El Pinillo | 1.8 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Benalmadena's climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, and the swimming season, when sea water holds at 20°C or above, runs about four months. The apartment's southwest orientation catches the afternoon and evening sun, so terrace use extends well into spring and autumn. The town sits at about 54 m above sea level, with the residence positioned on the coastal strip. The gradient down to the shore averages a steep 8.2%, which shapes walking routes: some paths to the beach involve noticeable inclines on the return. Viewpoints in the surrounding hills, including Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km and Mirador del Madroño at 3.9 km, offer walking destinations with elevated views over the coastline. The urban setting means greenery comes mainly from the complex's landscaped communal gardens rather than natural terrain at the doorstep.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is the area's core asset. Playa Malapesquera lies 229 m away as the crow flies, Playa de Santa Ana about 0.5 km and Playa de Bil Bil about 0.8 km, giving a choice of urban sandy beaches within a short walk. The municipality's two Blue Flag beaches, Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud, add certified water quality and services within the wider town. Recreation options extend beyond the coast. The complex's own five communal pools and gardens provide swimming without leaving the residence. An ice rick at 0.6 km, a racquet club at 1.0 km and the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km cover indoor and racquet sports, within a town that counts 219 sports facilities. Tivoli World and the Benalmadena cable car are described as a five-minute walk, offering family-oriented attractions close by. Golfers have three courses within 8 km, starting with the Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.0–3.4 km. Nightlife and dining are concentrated in the 186 restaurants and 48 cafés within two kilometres.
219 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
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 | 12.0°C | 46 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 33 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 96 mm |
| April | 16.3°C | 44 mm |
| May | 19.6°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.5°C | 7 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.3°C | 5 mm |
| September | 23.4°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.8°C | 65 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 62 mm |
| December | 13.0°C | 49 mm |
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Against current new-build offerings on the western Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a distinct position. Comparable projects include Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000). At a fixed €210,000, this property sits at the entry level of that range, similar to Lantana, while offering a central Benalmadena address closer to Málaga Airport (9.3 km straight-line) than Torre del Mar, Mijas or Estepona can match. The trade-off is structural. A 1975 building does not provide the thermal standards, layouts or amenities of new construction, and the 42 m² usable area is compact by any standard. What it offers instead is immediacy, key-ready, furnished, with air conditioning and double glazing already installed, and an established urban environment. Torre del Mar and Estepona are quieter and less densely built; Benalmadena combines resort infrastructure (24 hotels, 219 sports facilities, cable car, marina-adjacent beaches) with a permanent population of over 78,000, so services continue year-round. For rental-focused buyers, the town's roughly 2,299 annual housing transactions and large visitor bed base indicate an active resale and lettings market, and the 24-hour reception plus five pools are competitive features in the short-stay segment. Buyers seeking modern construction, parking or a second bedroom will find better fit in the new-build comparables; buyers prioritising location, rail access and turnkey condition will find this address harder to replicate at the same price point on this section of the coast.
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