This is a completed two-bedroom resale apartment of 72 m² in Benalmádena Costa, Málaga province, listed at €279,500. The property dates from 1970 and is located in the Arroyo de la Miel / Benalmádena Costa area, within walking distance of Playa de Santa Ana and Playa Malapesquera. The apartment has a south-east orientation with sea views, a private balcony, air conditioning, a lift, communal pool and communal parking. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 9 km away by straight line, and the Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel railway station is roughly 1.1 km from the property.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a built-up coastal district of Benalmádena, at approximately 51 metres above sea level. The nearest beach, Playa de Santa Ana, is about 0.4 km away, reached by a route with an average gradient of 9.5%. A supermarket lies 286 metres away and a pharmacy 176 metres. The Cercanías railway station at Arroyo de la Miel is about 1.1 km from the building.
The dwelling offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and a living room opening onto a south-east facing balcony with sea views. The property is delivered fully furnished and fully fitted, which reduces the practical steps involved in occupying it. Communal facilities include a pool, garden and parking. The layout suits two-person or small-family use, or short-stay occupancy.
This is not a new-build development. The building originates from 1970 and the apartment is described as being in good condition. No construction phase, payment plan or delivery schedule applies; the transaction concerns an existing, completed resale property available for transfer once purchase formalities conclude.
The property has one bathroom rather than two, a compact 72 m² footprint, and no private parking space, parking is communal. No private garden or private pool exists; both are communal. The building dates from 1970, so no new-build warranty (decenal) framework applies. The nearest electric vehicle charging point is approximately 6.9 km away.
This property matches several recognisable situations. First, buyers seeking a low-maintenance coastal base who want to avoid off-plan waiting periods: the apartment is completed and furnished, so occupation can follow shortly after completion of the purchase. Second, households that prioritise walkability, with a supermarket at 286 metres, a pharmacy at 176 metres and the train station at 1.1 km, a car is not required for daily life. Third, buyers focused on rental potential: the area's hotel bed count and year-round tourism support short-stay demand, and the classification of the property includes investment use. Fourth, part-year residents who value the airport proximity of roughly 9 km, enabling short transfer times for frequent trips. The property is less suited to buyers who need two bathrooms, generous internal space beyond 72 m², private parking, or a quiet low-density environment, the district is urban and busy during high season. Buyers sensitive to uphill walking should also note the 9.5% average gradient between the beach and the building.
The apartment is recorded as being in good condition and is delivered fully furnished with a fully fitted kitchen, including gas hob and refrigeration as visible in the listing imagery. Interior features include fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, air conditioning for climate control, and an entry-phone security system with lift access to the floor. The bathroom is compact and equipped with a shower unit. The building entrance incorporates steps with a ramp, indicating step-reduced access at ground level. As a 1970 construction, the property predates contemporary energy-efficiency standards; no energy certificate rating is stated in the available data, and the presence of gas appliances and a single-bathroom layout reflects the original typology updated over time. Buyers assessing technical condition should account for the age of the building fabric, the communal maintenance arrangements covering the pool, garden and parking, and the standard pre-purchase survey practice applicable to Spanish resale property. No structural renovation or major refurbishment is indicated in the listing; the condition description refers to the current presentable state of the interior and fittings rather than a documented recent renovation programme.
The asking price is €279,500 for a 72 m² two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, fully furnished, equating to roughly €3,880 per square metre. Comparable new-build listings in the wider region start at around €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2) and €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar), though these differ in build year, specification and location. As a resale property, the price is fixed against the existing condition rather than an off-plan payment structure. Additional purchase costs (transfer tax, notary, registry) apply separately under Andalusian resale rules.
Daily life around this apartment is organised around pedestrian access. Within a two-kilometre radius the area counts 192 restaurants, 43 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 22 banks and a supermarket at 286 metres, meaning most routine errands can be completed on foot. The building's position between Arroyo de la Miel and the seafront places residents within roughly ten to fifteen minutes' walk of the beach, with Playa Malapesquera at 663 metres and Playa de la Carihuela at 1.4 km. The district is urban and active year-round: it contains 24 hotels with around 11,154 beds, so summer months bring noticeably higher footfall, while the winter period remains populated given the permanent residential base and the 32 local public holidays that structure the annual calendar. The apartment's south-east orientation means the balcony receives morning sun, which suits breakfast use and early-day outdoor time; afternoons shift indoors or towards shaded indoor spaces. Communal facilities, pool, garden and parking, are shared with other residents, so outdoor leisure at the building itself is collective rather than private. The Cercanías train from Arroyo de la Miel station, about 1.1 km away, connects westwards to Fuengirola and eastwards to Málaga city and the airport, allowing car-free travel along much of the coast. Healthcare access includes two health centres in the area and a hospital at 3.6 km. The slope towards the beach averages 9.5%, which represents a moderate-to-steep return walk; residents commonly factor this into daily routines, shopping trolleys or transport choices.
The immediate environment combines residential density with tourist infrastructure. Within two kilometres there are 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools, two health centres, eight dentists and 22 bank branches, which supports year-round family and permanent living rather than seasonal-only occupancy. Sports facilities are close at hand: Club Municipal de Hielo (ice rink) at 0.6 km, Club de Raqueta at 1.0 km and the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel municipal sports centre at 1.1 km. Public transport consists of seven lines with approximately 50 stops in the area, and the Cercanías rail link at Arroyo de la Miel provides regional connectivity. The climate data, 3,888 historical sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, supports outdoor use for most of the year, though the sea swimming season with water temperatures at or above 20°C is recorded at four months. Walking routes towards viewpoints such as Mirador Los Cañones (2.6 km) extend recreational options into the hinterland.
The map shows the apartment's position on the Benalmádena coastal shelf, roughly 400 metres inland from Playa de Santa Ana and 1.1 km from Arroyo de la Miel station. Markers indicate the three nearby beaches, the supermarket at 286 metres, and rail links towards Málaga and Fuengirola, the classic Andalusian shoreline where mountains meet the Mediterranean.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmádena Costa occupies the coastal band between Torremolinos (rail station 3.8 km) and Fuengirola, west of Málaga city. The property's position near the Arroyo de la Miel boundary places it close to the town's principal inland transport hub and commercial centre while retaining direct walking access to the seafront. Relative to Málaga city, the location is suburban-coastal; relative to inland villages such as those in the Mijas or Benalmádena Pueblo hills, it is markedly denser and more service-oriented. The property lies roughly midway between Málaga capital and Fuengirola on the rail line.
Beaches are the closest amenity: Playa de Santa Ana at 0.4 km, Playa Malapesquera at 0.7 km and Playa de Bil Bil at 0.7 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 9 km by straight line, with Gibraltar around 89 km. Golf options begin at Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt (3.0 km), followed by Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (5.2 km) and Club de Golf Málaga Parador (8.1 km). Train stations at Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel (1.1 km), El Pinillo (1.9 km) and Torremolinos (3.8 km) provide coastal rail access. A hospital is 3.6 km away; the nearest EV charging point is 6.9 km from the property.
| 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 property sits at 51 metres above sea level on the coastal shelf of Benalmádena. Historical climate data records 3,888 sunshine hours annually and a mean annual temperature of 18.6°C, consistent with the Costa del Sol's Mediterranean profile. The sea swimming season, defined by water temperatures of at least 20°C, lasts approximately four months; sea bathing outside this window is possible but cooler. The slope between the building and the shoreline averages 9.5%, described as steep, which affects the return walk from the beach. Elevational gain is modest overall, and hillside viewpoints at 2.6 to 4.1 km indicate the transition from the coastal strip to the Sierra behind the town.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 700 metres: 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 cultural centre fronting the sand. Playa de la Carihuela, at 1.4 km, is a longer established beachfront with a traditional fishing-quarter character and a broad promenade. Recreational infrastructure includes the ice rink at 0.6 km, tennis and racquet clubs within 1 km, and the municipal sports centre at 1.1 km. For golfers, the nearest facility is a pitch-and-putt course at 3.0 km, with full courses from 5.2 km outward. Viewpoint walks at Mirador Los Cañones, Mirador del Madroño and Mirador del Lobo extend recreation into the surrounding hills.
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: VL052061
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Positioned at €279,500 for 72 m², this Benalmádena Costa apartment occupies a distinct segment of the western Costa del Sol market. Against nearby 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, it trades the specification and warranty framework of new construction for immediacy and location. The Mijas and Estepona options sit in lower-density, more car-dependent settings further from the airport; this property's roughly 9 km straight-line distance to Málaga-Costa del Sol and 1.1 km to a rail station place it among the better-connected coastal positions in the province. The compromise is urban density: 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds within the immediate area produce pronounced summer activity, and the 1970 building age means the property relies on cumulative maintenance rather than developer guarantees. Benalmádena itself sits between Torremolinos and Fuengirola on the busiest coastal strip of Málaga province, and its transaction volume, 2,299 recorded property transactions in the area data, indicates an active, liquid resale market with established price discovery. For buyers comparing the classic sun-and-beach towns, Benalmádena Costa offers the Mediterranean lifestyle with the fullest walkable amenity set of the local comparables, while inland alternatives trade that convenience for quietness and newer builds.
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