This renovated one-bedroom apartment is located on Isla Poniente, a residential island within Puerto Marina in Benalmádena, approximately 12 km west of Málaga on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 93 m² of built area, including a 15 m² west-facing terrace, two full bathrooms, and communal facilities comprising a swimming pool, sun terrace, sauna and interior garden. The building was completed in 1997 and the apartment has since undergone a full renovation. The location places the beach at approximately 230 metres and everyday amenities such as a supermarket and pharmacy within a five-minute walk. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 9 km away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits within Puerto Marina on Isla Poniente, the quieter western section of Benalmádena's marina. Playa Malapesquera is roughly 230 metres away, with Playa de Santa Ana and Playa de Bil Bil also within walking distance. The surrounding area is urban, with shops, restaurants and services on foot. Arroyo de la Miel train station is about 1 km inland.
The layout suits a single occupant or couple seeking a low-maintenance coastal base. One en-suite bedroom, a second full bathroom, a west-facing terrace and communal pool facilities cover the core functional requirements. Air conditioning and central heating provide year-round climate control, and a lift serves the building. No parking space or storage room is listed.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1997 and the apartment has been fully renovated since. Construction status is listed as complete, meaning the property is available in its current finished condition with no waiting period. Renovation scope and warranty terms should be verified with the vendor.
The property offers one bedroom only, which limits its use for families or households needing multiple sleeping areas. No private parking, storage room or private pool is included. The nearest electric charging point listed is 6.5 km away. As an apartment within a 1997 building, communal rules and monthly community fees apply.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-and-leave second home on the coast will find that the single bedroom, two bathrooms and communal facilities match a part-time residence pattern, with the airport at roughly 9 km reducing travel friction. A single buyer intending to live year-round by the sea, who values walkability over space, could operate daily life here without a car: supermarket, pharmacy, restaurants and the train station are all within about a kilometre. Buyers prioritising outdoor living may value the west-facing terrace and the upper-level communal pool with marina views. The property is less suited to families with children who need multiple bedrooms, given the one-bedroom layout, and less suited to buyers requiring private parking, since none is listed. Those wanting new-build warranties should note the 1997 construction date with subsequent renovation. Investors considering rental use should assess the license regime applicable in Benalmádena and the community's rules on short-term letting before purchase. Finally, buyers sensitive to summer tourism activity should weigh the marina location: the Isla Poniente position is described as quieter than the marina core, but the broader area absorbs significant seasonal visitor numbers, with 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds in the municipality.
The apartment has been fully renovated in a contemporary style, according to the listing. Observed specifications include: a spacious en-suite bedroom with private bathroom plus a second full bathroom; centralised hot and cold air conditioning; fitted wardrobes; and a private 15 m² terrace furnished with seating and planting, as shown in the photo material. West-facing orientation provides afternoon light to the main living spaces and terrace. The building itself dates from 1997, which has two practical implications. First, construction standards of that period differ from current regulations, insulation values, window performance and energy certification will typically be lower than in post-2020 builds, and the energy label should be requested from the vendor. Second, renovation works in older buildings vary in scope; buyers should establish exactly what was replaced, plumbing, electrics, windows, and request invoices or certificates where available. Communal areas include an interior garden, a swimming pool on the upper level with panoramic views over Puerto Marina and the sea, a sun terrace, a solarium and a sauna. A lift serves the building. Items not listed and therefore not confirmed: private parking space, storage room, fitted kitchen appliance inventory, and smart-home or additional technical installations. A technical survey is a reasonable step for a purchase of this value in a building of this age.
The asking price is €699,000. Relative to comparable listings in Benalmádena, Nexus Residences from €524,000, Alba Benalmadena from €598,000 and Astrid from €753,800, this price is positioned in the mid-to-upper segment. The price reflects the completed, renovated condition, the marina-front position and the immediate availability. Price per square metre works out at approximately €7,516 based on 93 m² built area. Transfer tax, notary and registry costs apply additionally for a resale property of this type.
Daily life here is organised around the marina and seafront. The apartment's position on Isla Poniente places it inside Puerto Marina but on the sheltered side, away from the busiest bars and restaurants while remaining a short walk from them. Mornings can be spent on the west-facing terrace, which receives light through the afternoon and into the evening; mornings on the terrace are shaded by comparison. The supermarket at 245 metres and the pharmacy at 402 metres mean most daily errands require no vehicle. The beach at Playa Malapesquera is under a five-minute walk, and the seafront promenade connects eastwards towards Santa Ana and Bil Bil beaches. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons: in summer, the marina operates at full capacity with nautical activity, tourism and evening footfall; from late autumn to spring the area quiets considerably, and many businesses remain open year-round given Benalmádena's resident population of roughly 78,000. The communal pool and sun terrace sit on the upper level of the complex, with views across the marina and the Mediterranean. For practical trips further afield, Arroyo de la Miel train station is about 1 km away, connecting to Málaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola on the Cercanías line. The slope between the marina and the town centre is measured at 8.2%, which is relevant for anyone with mobility considerations when walking inland.
The immediate environment is urban and maritime. Within a two-kilometre radius, available data lists 186 restaurants, 48 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 schools, which indicates a fully serviced neighbourhood rather than a seasonal resort enclave. Benalmádena municipality records 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools overall, plus two health centres, supporting year-round residential use. Hospital access is 3.4 km away. Public transport comprises 8 lines with 15 stops in the vicinity, and the Cercanías railway station at Arroyo de la Miel (about 1 km) connects westwards to Torremolinos (3.8 km) and Fuengirola and eastwards to Málaga city centre. For sport, the Club Municipal de Hielo ice rink sits 600 metres away, with the Club de Raqueta at 1 km and the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km; the wider municipality counts 219 sports facilities. The terrain rises inland from the coast, the municipality spans from sea level to Benalmádena Pueblo at higher elevation, and the measured slope towards the beach section is 8.2%, described as steep. Practically, this means flat walking along the promenade and a gradient when moving between marina level and the town above.
The map shows the apartment's position on Isla Poniente within Puerto Marina, Benalmádena. Note the short distances to Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Santa Ana, the supermarket and pharmacy within 500 metres, and the train connection at Arroyo de la Miel. Málaga airport lies west along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmádena occupies the coastal strip between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Málaga city. Within the town, this apartment is positioned at the marina level, the lowest and most tourism-oriented of Benalmádena's three zones, which also include Arroyo de la Miel (the commercial and residential core, 3 km inland) and Benalmádena Pueblo (the historic hilltop village). Compared with Marbella 31 km west, the area is denser and more transit-oriented; compared with new developments further inland, it trades space and modern specification for immediate beach and marina access.
Beaches are the closest amenity: Playa Malapesquera at approximately 230 metres, Playa de Santa Ana at 590 metres and Playa de Benalmádena at 1.1 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 9 km in a straight line, typically 15, 20 minutes by car. Málaga city lies 18 km away with a population of about 579,000; Fuengirola is nearby to the west and Marbella 31 km away. Golf options include Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 3.4 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 5.2 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 8.1 km, with Lauro Golf at 11 km. Supermarket 245 metres, pharmacy 402 metres, hospital 3.4 km. Electric-vehicle charging requires a trip: the nearest listed points are Fuengirola Supercharger (6.5 km), Málaga Supercharger (7.7 km) and Powerdot (8.4 km).
| 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
Benalmádena records approximately 3,888 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.6°C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol's dry Mediterranean climate. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, spans roughly four months, concentrated in summer; sea swimming outside that window is possible but cooler. The apartment sits at low elevation near the marina, close to the 54-metre municipal average altitude, so heat in July and August is felt at sea level and the air conditioning is a functional necessity rather than a comfort extra. The west-facing terrace gains full afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining from spring through autumn, while winter afternoons benefit from the maritime light. Rainfall is concentrated in short periods between November and March. The local calendar includes 34 public and local holidays per year, several tied to ferias and patronal festivals in the summer months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest beach, Playa Malapesquera, lies roughly 230 metres from the apartment, with Playa de Santa Ana and Playa de Bil Bil within a kilometre, dark sand and chiringuito-lined stretches typical of this coast. The municipality holds two Blue Flag beaches, Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud, located at the eastern and western edges of the Benalmádena coastline. Puerto Marina itself provides the principal recreational infrastructure: berths, boat trips, nautical services and a concentration of restaurants and nightlife. Sports facilities nearby include the Club Municipal de Hielo ice rink (0.6 km), Club de Raqueta (1.0 km) and Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel (1.1 km). For walking and viewpoints, Mirador Los Cañones sits 2.6 km away, with Mirador del Madroño and Mirador del Lobo further inland towards the pueblo. Golfers can reach three courses within 8 km.
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Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benalmádena occupies the coastal strip between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Málaga city. Within the town, this apartment is positioned at the marina level, the lowest and most tourism-oriented of Benalmádena's three zones, which also include Arroyo de la Miel (the commercial and residential core, 3 km inland) and Benalmádena Pueblo (the historic hilltop village). Compared with Marbella 31 km west, the area is denser and more transit-oriented; compared with new developments further inland, it trades space and modern specification for immediate beach and marina access.
Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia in southern Spain, 12 km west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Benalmádena, this apartment competes with several current developments at different positions and price points. Nexus Residences (from €524,000) and Alba Benalmadena (from €598,000) are modern new-build projects located further inland in the Benalmádena area, offering contemporary construction standards, newer energy certificates and typically private parking and storage, but at greater distance from the beach, generally in hillside positions above the coast. Astrid (from €753,800) sits in the higher price bracket, again as newer stock. This property's €699,000 asking price is therefore not priced against new-build specifications but against its location: it is one of the few options in this comparison set positioned directly on the water, inside Puerto Marina, roughly 230 metres from the sand. That trade-off defines the purchase decision. Buyers choosing this apartment accept a 1997 building and a one-bedroom layout in exchange for walkable marina living where a car is largely unnecessary, the supermarket, pharmacy, beaches and train station all fall within about a kilometre. Buyers choosing the inland alternatives gain space, parking and modern build quality but accept driving for the beach and services, plus the steep terrain that characterises much of Benalmádena's sloping interior. Across the wider region, Benalmádena's transaction volume of nearly 2,300 sales and its resident population of 78,000 indicate an established, liquid market rather than a speculative one, supported by 24 hotels and year-round service infrastructure. Marbella, 31 km west, offers larger plots and higher price levels; Torremolinos to the immediate east is denser and cheaper; Fuengirola to the west provides a similar urban-coastal mix. For a buyer whose priority is marina-side, car-free coastal living at mid-to-upper segment pricing, this property occupies a distinct niche that the newer inland developments do not directly replicate.
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