This key-ready one-bedroom apartment sits in the established Benal Beach complex in Benalmadena Costa, directly opposite the beachfront promenade. The property measures 42 m² of built space and was completed in 1985, with a fixed asking price of €270,000. The home is sold fully furnished and includes a private west-facing terrace, air conditioning, built-in wardrobes and lift access. Benalmadena Costa is one of the most connected stretches of the central Costa del Sol, with Malaga roughly 17 km away as the crow flies and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 9 km distant in a straight line.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in the Benal Beach complex on the seafront of Benalmadena Costa, opposite the promenade. Playa de Santa Ana is about 0.4 km away as the crow flies, with Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil both roughly 0.7 km distant. The area is flat around the complex itself, though the slope towards the beach averages 9.5% in the wider zone.
The home offers one bedroom, one bathroom and 42 m² of living space, arranged on one level with lift access and suitability for people with reduced mobility. A fully fitted kitchen, built-in wardrobes, air conditioning hot and cold, an electric heat pump system and Wi-Fi cover daily needs. The private west-facing terrace provides evening sun, and the complex adds communal pools and gardens.
This is an existing home rather than a new-build project. The building was completed in 1985 and is described as recently renovated and in good condition. The apartment is key-ready and sold fully furnished, which means no waiting period between purchase and use. Any completion dates stated by the seller remain indicative until confirmed at notary.
The property offers one bedroom and 42 m² of built area, which limits space for larger households. No private parking space or private garden is included; parking is not listed among the features. The complex facilities, supermarket, restaurant, gym, pools and slides, are operated independently, and their opening times, access conditions and seasonal availability may change. The swimming season in the sea is around four months.
Several situations align with this property. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home by the sea, within walking distance of the beach and with everything from shops to a gym inside the complex, matches the profile. The compact 42 m² format and full furnishing also suit an investor: the existing tourist licence and confirmed bookings mean the rental history is already established, and the front-line position on the Costa del Sol supports holiday demand. Owners who plan seasonal use will find the 18.6 °C average annual temperature and the roughly nine-kilometre straight-line distance to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport practical for short trips. The property fits less well for households needing more than one bedroom, a private garden or dedicated parking, since none of these are included. Buyers seeking a quiet, year-round residential street should also note the tourist character of the neighbourhood: 24 hotels and more than 11,000 beds sit within the local tourism zone, so summer months bring density and noise levels typical of a resort strip. Conversely, anyone who values liveliness, restaurants within walking distance and evening walks along the promenade will find the location works in their favour. The ground-floor access, lift and reduced-mobility suitability widen the range of possible users, including older buyers or those with accessibility requirements.
The apartment was completed in 1985 and is presented as recently renovated and well maintained. The interior includes a fully fitted kitchen, built-in wardrobes and a full furniture package, meaning the buyer acquires a usable home without immediate refurbishment costs. Climate control is covered by air conditioning with hot and cold functions plus an electric heating and cooling system based on a heat pump, which handles both summer and winter conditions in a coastal climate of mild winters and warm summers. The bathroom is equipped with a shower and space for a washing machine, based on the photographic record. The building has a lift, which matters for a ground-floor unit in a multi-storey complex, and accessibility provisions for people with reduced mobility are in place. The private terrace extends the usable area westwards, giving afternoon sun and evening light. As with any 1985 construction, the underlying structure, installations and building services reflect their era; buyers commonly commission a technical survey to assess plumbing, electrics and insulation. The communal fabric, pools, water slides, gardens and the gym, is operated independently by the Benal Beach complex, so its condition and upkeep fall under the community rather than the individual owner. No energy label figures, cadastral details or structural guarantees are stated here, and any such data should be verified during the purchase process.
The asking price is fixed at €270,000 for the apartment as it stands, sold fully furnished. This is an existing property rather than a price-list development, so there is no range of unit types or prices, the figure applies to this specific one-bedroom, one-bathroom home of 42 m² with its private terrace. For context, new-build comparables in the region start at around €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2). Those are "from" prices for new construction, whereas this figure is a fixed asking price for a completed, key-ready home on the beachfront. Annual running costs such as community fees and local taxes are not stated in the available data.
Daily life here revolves around the seafront. The front door opens onto the Benal Beach complex, which contains a supermarket, restaurant, bar, games area, fitness room, barber shop, beauty centre, laundromat and luggage lockers, alongside four seasonal pools, three water slides and communal gardens. Because these services sit inside the complex, short trips for groceries or a coffee require no car. The apartment itself works as a compact base: a living-dining area, one bedroom, one bathroom, a fitted kitchen and a west-facing terrace that catches the afternoon and evening sun. The ground-floor position and lift access make the unit usable for people with reduced mobility. Outside the complex, the promenade and the beaches of Santa Ana, Malapesquera and Bil Bil lie within a few minutes' walk, and the wider neighbourhood counts some 192 restaurants, 43 cafés, 28 pharmacies and 22 banks within 2 km. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons: Benalmadena Costa is a tourist zone with 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds, so summer brings crowds and activity, while the winter months are noticeably quieter. The apartment carries a valid tourist licence and has confirmed bookings, which shapes how an owner can use or let it.
The immediate environment is urban and coastal. Within 2 km, the neighbourhood counts 192 restaurants, 43 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 22 banks, 8 dentists and 5 schools, which makes daily errands possible entirely on foot. Education provision in the wider zone covers 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools, and two health centres serve the area. Sports facilities sit close by: Club Municipal de Hielo at 0.6 km straight-line, Club de Raqueta at 1.0 km and Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km. Public transport is comparatively strong for the Costa del Sol, with 7 lines and 50 stops in the area, and the Cercanías train station of Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel lies 1.1 km away as the crow flies, connecting towards Malaga and Fuengirola. The gradient from the district towards the beach averages 9.5%, described as steep, so some walking routes back from the shore involve an incline. Elevation is low at 51 m above sea level. The area is busy by coastal standards: the tourism dataset shows 24 hotels and 11,154 beds nearby, which translates into high summer activity and quieter winter months. Housing turnover is substantial, with 2,299 transactions per year recorded locally.
The map shows the apartment's position on the Benalmadena Costa seafront, with the beaches of Santa Ana, Malapesquera and Bil Bil within roughly 0.7 km as the crow flies. The Cercanías railway at Arroyo de la Miel and the A-7 coastal corridor connect the area towards Málaga, Marbella and the airport about 9 km away in a straight line.
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Benalmadena Costa occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Málaga, the provincial capital with roughly 579,000 inhabitants, lies 17 km to the north-east in a straight line, while Marbella is 34 km west and Algeciras 97 km. The straight-line distance of about 9 km to Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport places the property closer to air connections than most resort towns on this coast. Within the local hierarchy, Benalmadena Costa functions as a dense, service-rich tourist and residential strip rather than a quiet village, distinguishing it from inland white towns or the more spacious low-density zones further west.
The nearest beach, Playa de Santa Ana, is 0.4 km away in a straight line, with Malapesquera and Bil Bil beaches about 0.7 km distant; actual walking distances along streets and promenade are longer. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies roughly 9 km away as the crow flies, one of the shortest airport distances on this coastline, and Gibraltar is about 89 km. By train, stations at Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel (1.1 km), El Pinillo (1.9 km) and Torremolinos (3.8 km) provide regional rail links. Málaga city, with around 579,000 inhabitants, is 17 km straight-line, and Marbella (roughly 148,000 inhabitants) is 34 km. Golf options include Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.0 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 5.2 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 8.1 km, all straight-line figures. Seven public transport lines and 50 stops reduce dependence on a car, although a vehicle remains convenient for inland trips. Electric-vehicle charging is available at Fuengirola Supercharger (6.5 km), Málaga Supercharger (7.8 km) and Powerdot (8.4 km).
| Beach Distance | 0.4 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
| Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel | 1.1 km |
| El Pinillo | 1.9 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal profile: an average annual temperature of 18.6 °C at an elevation of 51 m above sea level. The sea swimming season, defined by water temperatures of 20 °C or above, lasts around four months, concentrating beach swimming in the warmer half of the year while air temperatures remain mild throughout the calendar. The site sits low on the coastal strip, so there is no mountain exposure or altitude-related coolness; the terrain between the apartment level and the shore has an average gradient of 9.5%, which classifies as steep, a factor on footpaths back from the beach rather than inside the complex itself. Natural viewing points in the surroundings include Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km straight-line, Mirador del Madroño at 4.0 km and Mirador del Lobo at 4.1 km, offering inland panoramas of the coast and hills. The west-facing terrace aligns with sunset views over the sea, which in practice means the outdoor space is at its warmest and lightest in the late afternoon and evening.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 0.7 km straight-line of the apartment: Playa de Santa Ana (0.4 km), Playa Malapesquera (0.7 km) and Playa de Bil Bil (0.7 km), the latter known for its distinctive Moorish-style building on the promenade. This density of sandy shore within a short walk is the core recreational asset of the location. Inside the Benal Beach complex, four seasonal pools and three water slides provide swimming options that do not depend on sea conditions, alongside gardens and a fitness room. Sports infrastructure nearby includes Club Municipal de Hielo, an ice rink facility at 0.6 km, plus Club de Raqueta (1.0 km) and the municipal sports centre of Arroyo de la Miel (1.1 km) for racket sports, pitches and indoor training. Golfers can reach Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.0 km, the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 5.2 km and Málaga Parador golf club at 8.1 km, all as the crow flies. The marina area of Benalmadena, listed among the setting features, adds berths, boat trips and waterfront dining to the recreational offer.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| 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 | 19.9°C | 65 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 62 mm |
| December | 13.0°C | 49 mm |
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Ref: VL732266
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Measured against recent new-build offerings in the region, this apartment takes a different position. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar at €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000, all "from" prices for newly constructed homes, typically further from the shoreline and with delivery dates still ahead. This property, by contrast, is a completed 1985 unit sold at a fixed asking price of €270,000, directly opposite the beach in one of the most serviced stretches of the central Costa del Sol. What the comparable new-builds offer in terms of modern construction standards, energy performance and contemporary specifications, this apartment offsets with immediacy, key-ready, fully furnished, and with a rental track record under a valid tourist licence. Locationally, Benalmadena Costa is denser and more tourist-oriented than Mijas Costa or Estepona: 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds sit in the local tourism zone, and the neighbourhood counts nearly 200 restaurants within 2 km. Accessibility is a differentiator: at roughly 9 km straight-line from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport and 1.1 km from a Cercanías train station, the position beats Torre del Mar and Estepona for transport convenience. Buyers comparing options should weigh the trade-off explicitly: newer space inland at similar money, or an older, compact home on the front line with letting income already in place. The steep 9.5% average gradient towards parts of the beach and the four-month sea swimming season are further factors to set against the year-round mild air temperatures of 18.6 °C on average.
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