3 Bed Middle Floor Apartment in Benalmadena in Benalmadena, Apartment

3-bedroom Middle Floor Apartment in Benalmadena

This completed three-bedroom apartment of 123 m² is situated in the Myramar residential complex in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena, approximately 12 km west of Málaga on the Costa del Sol. Built in 2015, the property includes two bathrooms, two underground parking spaces and two storage rooms. The complex is gated, with communal pools and landscaped gardens. The location is urban and coastal: a supermarket lies 245 m away, the beach at Playa Malapesquera is roughly 230 m, and Málaga Airport is 9.3 km distant. The Cercanías train station at Arroyo de la Miel is about 1 km away.

€469,000
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
123 m²
Living Area
€469,000
Price
0.5 km
Beach Distance
Key Ready
Build Status

Project Analysis

Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.

Location

The apartment sits in the coastal belt of Benalmádena between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, within walking distance of shops, pharmacies and the beach. The A-7 motorway connection places Málaga city, the airport and Fuengirola within short driving range. The nearest railway station is roughly 1 km away, and eight public transport lines serve the municipality.

Layout

The dwelling offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, air conditioning and central heating, a covered private terrace, a lift and underground parking. The 123 m² floor area suits households needing space for family or guests. Communal pools and gardens provide shared outdoor space without private maintenance obligations.

Project Status

This is not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2015 (indicative), and the property is described as being in excellent condition and fully furnished with a fully fitted kitchen. Purchase can proceed on a resale basis, meaning no construction-phase waiting time or phased payments apply.

Points of Attention

The property does not include a private pool, private garden, sea view or panoramic view; views face the pool area and surrounding complex. There is no mention of seafront orientation, underfloor heating, home automation or private spa facilities. EV charging requires a trip of approximately 7 km to the nearest charging point.

Project Details

Project Name 3 Bed Middle Floor Apartment in Benalmadena
City Benalmadena
Region Costa del Sol
Price €469,000
Living Area 123 m²
Avg. price per m² €3,813 / m²
Terrace 6 m²
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Parking Yes
Pool Yes
Garden Yes
Build Status key_ready
Beach Distance 0.5 km
Completion Completed 2015
Published 2026-08-19

Ref: VL005531

Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía

Lifestyle & Surroundings

This property fits several recognisable situations. A family needing three bedrooms near schools will find 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools in the municipality, with the nearest at walking distance. Buyers seeking a ready-to-use second home benefit from immediate availability, full furnishing and airport proximity of 9.3 km, among the shortest airport distances on the Costa del Sol. Purchasers who plan to rent the property seasonally benefit from Benalmádena's tourism base, though this use is subject to Andalusian licensing rules. The two parking spaces and two storage rooms suit households with two cars or owners storing seasonal equipment. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a quiet hillside setting with open views: this is a town-centre-adjacent complex in an area with hotels and tourist traffic. Buyers wanting a private pool or garden should note that only communal facilities are available. Households without a car can function here, given the train station at 1 km and 15 bus stops served by 8 lines, though the 8.2% slope towards the beach affects daily walking comfort. Buyers focused on new-build guarantees or modern energy labelling should note the 2015 completion date and verify the energy certificate, which is not stated in the listing.

Build Quality & Finishing

The apartment was completed in 2015 and is listed in excellent condition, fully furnished, with a fully fitted kitchen. Climate control combines air conditioning for cooling with central heating for winter months, a combination that covers the full seasonal range on the Costa del Sol, where January average temperatures drop enough at 54 m elevation to make heating relevant. The property includes a covered terrace and a private terrace, extending usable living space during the roughly 3,888 sunshine hours per year recorded in the area. The building has a lift, which matters for a resale apartment in a coastal urbanisation. Two underground parking spaces provide sheltered, secure parking, and the two storage rooms add roughly a garage-cellar level of extra capacity for luggage, sports gear or seasonal items. As a 2015 build, the construction predates the current wave of near-zero-energy building standards applied to newer Costa del Sol developments; the energy efficiency label is not stated in the available data and should be requested from the vendor. The complex itself is gated with communal gardens and pools, indicating a maintained shared environment, though the condition of communal areas should be assessed on viewing. Internal finishes are visible in the listing photographs, showing a furnished interior with terrace seating; a technical inspection remains advisable for any resale purchase of this age.

Price & Context

Price & Availability

The asking price is €469,000 for a completed, fully furnished three-bedroom apartment of 123 m² with two parking spaces and two storage rooms. Within Benalmádena, comparable new-build projects start from €338,900 (Blossom Hills), €418,000 (Blossom) and €430,000 (Finca Doña Maria). This property is positioned above the entry price of those developments; the differential reflects the inclusion of parking, storage, furniture and the fact that the unit is ready for immediate use. Prices are stated as from-prices; the transaction figure for this specific resale unit is fixed in the listing.

€469,000
Price
3
Bedrooms
123 m²
Living Area
2
Bathrooms

Context & Surroundings

Daily life here is structured around an established urban neighbourhood with a high density of services: within a 2 km radius there are 186 restaurants, 48 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 schools. A supermarket at 245 m and a pharmacy at roughly 400 m mean that routine errands can be done on foot, and the nearest hospital is 3.4 km away. The rhythm of the area is coastal-urban rather than residential-quiet. Benalmádena hosts 24 hotels and just over 11,000 tourist beds, so the vicinity of the beaches and Puerto Marina carries noticeably more activity in summer than in the winter months. Outside the high season the neighbourhood functions as an ordinary Spanish town, with a permanent population of about 78,000 and an established school and healthcare infrastructure. The apartment's covered terrace and pool view provide outdoor space facing inward to the complex, which buffers some of the street-level activity. Arroyo de la Miel station, about 1 km away, connects to Málaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola via the Cercanías line, so a car is useful but not strictly necessary. The slope towards the beach is measured at 8.2%, which means the return walk from the sea involves a steady incline, relevant for anyone with reduced mobility. Sports facilities are abundant: 219 registered facilities in the municipality, including an ice rink at 0.6 km, a racquet club at 1.0 km and the municipal sports centre at 1.1 km.

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Living & Surroundings

The immediate environment combines coastal access with dense urban services. Playa Malapesquera lies about 230 m away, with Playa de Santa Ana at roughly 590 m and Playa de Benalmádena at 1.1 km, three bathing options within a short walk, though the return route climbs at 8.2%. Benalmádena holds two Blue Flag beaches (Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud), located a short trip along the coast. The town's infrastructure is mature: two health centres, a hospital at 3.4 km, 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools. The municipality recorded 2,299 property transactions, indicating an active resale market with regular turnover. Noise and activity levels follow the tourist calendar: summer brings visitors to the 24 hotels and the marina, while the winter months are considerably quieter. Transport runs through the Cercanías C1 line with stations at Arroyo de la Miel (1.0 km) and El Pinillo (1.8 km), plus 15 bus stops on 8 lines. The A-7 and AP-7 motorways are accessed within minutes by car. EV owners should note the nearest charging infrastructure sits at 6.5, 7 km, in Fuengirola and Málaga.

Map & Location

The map shows the apartment's position in Arroyo de la Miel relative to the Benalmádena coastline, with the beach at roughly 230 m, the train station at 1 km and the A-7 corridor towards Málaga and Fuengirola. Markers indicate beaches, golf courses, schools and transport links within the wider area.

Diamond-shaped sign with crown, castle, and water, featuring "Benalmadena" text.

Approximate area · exact address shared on request

Location in the Region

Benalmádena occupies the coastal strip between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Málaga city. Within the regional hierarchy it functions as a mid-sized tourist and residential town: substantially smaller than Málaga (579,000 inhabitants) and Marbella (148,000), but with a permanent population of about 78,000 and a full urban service base. Its position near the Málaga metropolitan edge gives it shorter airport and city-commute distances than towns further west. Arroyo de la Miel, where the apartment lies, is the town's principal residential and commercial district, inland of the marina but connected to the coast on foot.

Accessibility & Amenities

Distances run as follows (straight-line unless noted): beaches, Playa Malapesquera 229 m, Playa de Santa Ana 588 m, Playa de Benalmádena 1.1 km. Airport, Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) 9.3 km, one of the closest airport positions on the coast; Gibraltar 89 km. Supermarket 245 m; pharmacy 402 m; hospital 3.4 km. Golf, Benalmádena Pitch & Putt 3.4 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez 4.9 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador 7.7 km. Cities, Málaga 18 km, Marbella 31 km, Fuengirola roughly 10 km by road. Train stations, Arroyo de la Miel 1.0 km, El Pinillo 1.8 km, Torremolinos 3.8 km. The concentration of beaches, transport and retail within one kilometre is the defining accessibility feature of this location.

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

Alt text: White stupa with golden spire, steps leading up, clear blue sky, mountainous background.

Nature & Climate

A garden filled with various cacti and succulents, showcasing a vibrant and diverse plant collection.

Benalmádena's coastal position at 54 m above sea level produces a mild Mediterranean climate with an average annual temperature of 18.6°C and roughly 3,888 hours of sunshine per year, figures typical of the Costa del Sol's western stretch. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts around four months, roughly June through September, though sea bathing outside this window remains feasible for those tolerant of cooler water. The 8.2% slope from the complex down to the beach is the main topographical feature: modest on the way down, a consistent climb on the return. There is no mountain terrain immediately around the property, though viewpoints such as Mirador Los Cañones (2.6 km) and Mirador del Madroño (3.9 km) offer accessible hill walks. The climate data supports year-round residence rather than purely seasonal use, as winter temperatures rarely preclude outdoor life.

3888 Sunshine Hours/Year
4 Swim Season Months
18.6°C Avg. Annual Temperature
54m Elevation

Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)

Beaches & Recreation

Three beaches lie within 1.1 km of the complex. Playa Malapesquera, at 229 m, is a family-oriented beach with chiringuitos and calm water sheltered by the marina breakwater. Playa de Santa Ana and Playa de Bil Bil follow along the same coastal stretch. The municipality's two Blue Flag beaches, Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud, are a short drive along the coast towards Torremolinos and Fuengirola respectively. Golfers have three courses within reach: the Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 3.4 km for short play, the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 4.9 km in Torremolinos, and the Málaga Parador course at 7.7 km. Sport is well provided for, with 219 facilities registered in the municipality, including the Club Municipal de Hielo ice rink at 0.6 km, the Club de Raqueta at 1.0 km and the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km. Puerto Marina, with its berths and waterfront dining, sits within the wider neighbourhood.

Beaches

  • Playa de Santa Ana 0.5 km
  • Playa Malapesquera 0.7 km
  • Playa de Bil Bil 0.8 km
  • Playa del Arroyo de la Miel y los Melilleros 1.2 km
  • Playa de las Verdas 1.5 km
  • Playa de Torre Vigía 2.1 km

Golf

  • Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt 3 km
  • Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez 5.2 km
  • Club de Golf Málaga Parador 8.1 km
  • Lauro Golf 11.1 km

Sports Facilities

219 Facilities Available

Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD

Exterior view of a municipal building with wooden doors and a sign reading "Museo Municipal.

Location in the Region

Benalmádena occupies the coastal strip between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km west of Málaga city. Within the regional hierarchy it functions as a mid-sized tourist and residential town: substantially smaller than Málaga (579,000 inhabitants) and Marbella (148,000), but with a permanent population of about 78,000 and a full urban service base. Its position near the Málaga metropolitan edge gives it shorter airport and city-commute distances than towns further west. Arroyo de la Miel, where the apartment lies, is the town's principal residential and commercial district, inland of the marina but connected to the coast on foot.

Area Guide: Benalmadena

Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia in southern Spain, 12 km west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola.

Key Facts

27.2 km² Area

Climate

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Nearby Amenities

186 restaurant
7 school
28 pharmacy
23 bank
48 cafe
1 hospital
9 dentist

Elevation & Terrain

54m Elevation
0.5 km Beach Distance
8.2% Gradient to beach

Steep

Nearby Highlights

Sports Centres

Viewpoints

Ev Charging

Beaches

Golf Courses

Transport & Access

9 km Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP)
89 km Gibraltar (GIB)
397 km Alicante-Elche (ALC)
1 km Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel
1.8 km El Pinillo
3.8 km Torremolinos

Summary

  • 123 m² three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment completed in 2015 in the gated Myramar complex, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena
  • Playa Malapesquera at roughly 230 m; three beaches within 1.1 km; Málaga Airport 9.3 km
  • Two underground parking spaces and two storage rooms included
  • Communal pools and gardens, gated access, lift, air conditioning and central heating
  • Asking price €469,000, fully furnished, ready for immediate use

Regional Comparison

Set against comparable offerings in Benalmádena, this resale apartment at €469,000 sits above the entry pricing of the town's current new-build pipeline: Blossom Hills from €338,900, Blossom from €418,000 and Finca Doña Maria from €430,000. The comparison is not straightforwardly like-for-like. Those developments sell from-prices for new units, typically with two bedrooms and smaller floor areas, without included parking or furniture; this property offers 123 m², three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two underground parking spaces, two storage rooms and full furnishing, with immediate availability. On a price-per-square-metre basis (roughly €3,810/m² gross, before adjusting for the parking and storage inclusions) the figure is within the range observed for completed coastal apartments in central Benalmádena. Locationally, the property is closer to the beach than the hillside new-build developments, which generally trade beach proximity for elevated views and quieter surroundings, this apartment faces the complex pool rather than the sea. Regionally, Benalmádena occupies a middle position in the Costa del Sol market: priced below Marbella and Estepona (31 km and further west), broadly comparable to Torremolinos, and above inland alternatives. The town recorded 2,299 property transactions, indicating consistent market liquidity, relevant for buyers weighing eventual resale. Strengths relative to the regional field are airport access (9.3 km), train connectivity (station at 1 km) and service density; trade-offs are the urban tourist environment and the absence of sea or panoramic views.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the area busy with tourists?
Benalmádena has 24 hotels and about 11,150 tourist beds. The area around the beaches and marina is notably busier in summer. The complex itself is gated, which reduces direct exposure. Winter months are considerably quieter.
Is a car necessary?
Not strictly. A supermarket is 245 m away, the train station is 1 km, and 15 bus stops on 8 lines serve the town. Málaga Airport is 9.3 km. A car adds convenience for golf courses and surrounding towns.
What is the energy efficiency rating?
Not stated in the listing. The building dates from 2015, before current near-zero-energy standards. The energy performance certificate should be requested from the vendor.
How does the price compare with new-build in Benalmádena?
New-build projects in the town start from €338,900 to €430,000. This unit is priced at €469,000 but includes 123 m², two parking spaces, two storage rooms and furniture, with immediate availability.
What communal facilities are included?
Communal swimming pools, landscaped gardens and gated access with underground parking. No private pool, private garden or gym is listed.
What additional purchase costs apply?
As a resale in Andalusia: transfer tax (ITP), notary and registry fees, and legal fees. Community fees for the gated complex apply annually. Exact figures depend on the final deed price and should be confirmed with a lawyer.
What is the purchase process for a resale?
Reservation deposit, private purchase contract, then completion before a notary, typically within 4, 8 weeks. An NIE number and a Spanish bank account are required for non-residents.
How far is the beach and is the walk easy?
Playa Malapesquera is roughly 230 m away. The route descends at an 8.2% gradient, classed as steep, meaning the return walk is uphill. Relevant for buyers with mobility considerations.
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Technical Facts
The apartment lies 9.3 km from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport in a straight line, among the shortest airport distances on the Costa del Sol
Within a 2 km radius: 186 restaurants, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 schools
The area records approximately 3,888 sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.6°C
The slope from the complex to the beach measures 8.2%, classed as steep
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