This key-ready apartment in the San Carlos Gardens development sits in the Gamonal area of Benalmadena Costa, roughly 400 metres from Playa de Santa Ana as the crow flies. Completed in 2025, the property offers 119 square metres of living space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an east-facing covered terrace with sea views, a private parking space and a storage room. Communal facilities include a swimming pool, gym, landscaped gardens and a children's playground. The asking price is fixed at €559,213. The location combines beachside living with urban convenience, supported by seven public transport lines and a railway station about 1.1 km away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in Gamonal, a residential neighbourhood of Benalmadena Costa within walking reach of the seafront. Playa de Santa Ana is 0.4 km away in a direct line and Playa Malapesquera 0.7 km. Benalmadena's marina and the coastal promenade with its restaurants and cafés are close by, while Málaga city centre lies 17 km and the airport roughly 9 km in a straight line.
The property addresses practical housing needs: three bedrooms and two bathrooms suit families or couples needing a home office, which is included. Central air conditioning and heating provide year-round comfort. Fitted wardrobes, a lift, private parking and a storage room reduce daily friction. The unfurnished state allows buyers to arrange the interior to their own preferences from the outset.
Construction is complete and the apartment is key-ready, with completion recorded in 2025. Buyers can move in immediately after purchase; no off-plan waiting period applies. As a recent build, the property reflects current construction standards and modern installation technology. Any remaining delivery timelines relate only to administrative processes such as notarial transfer, which remain indicative in nature.
The property does not include private outdoor kitchen facilities, a private pool or a private garden; outdoor swimming is communal. The apartment is offered unfurnished, so furniture and appliances are not included. The east-facing orientation means direct sunlight concentrates in the morning rather than the afternoon or evening. The gradient towards the beach is approximately 9.5%, which makes part of the walk back from the seafront physically demanding.
Ref: VL120003
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol for work or lifestyle reasons benefits from three bedrooms, two bathrooms, nearby schools and the railway connection to Málaga. A couple planning partial relocation, spending winters in Spain and summers elsewhere, will find the central heating and air conditioning relevant, since many coastal apartments only offer the latter. Buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home value the private parking, storage room and communal facilities that require no personal maintenance. Home-office users have a dedicated office space, which remains a differentiating feature in the coastal new-build market. The property is less suitable for buyers wanting evening sun on the terrace, given the east orientation, or those seeking a secluded setting, as Gamonal is a densely built neighbourhood with year-round activity. The 9.5% gradient to the beach matters for residents with reduced mobility; the parking space and lift partially offset this, but the immediate surroundings include slopes. For investors, the location's tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds nearby, demonstrates established rental demand, though no rental projections are given here. In short: urban coastal living with full services, not a quiet retreat.
As a 2025 completion, the apartment reflects current Spanish building regulations and installation standards. The interior photographs show a delivered state consistent with the unfurnished description: a spacious living room with a large window, empty hallway storage areas, a modern bathroom with walk-in shower, and a balcony overlooking the communal garden. Technical provisions include central air conditioning and central heating, a combination that covers both summer cooling and winter warmth, relevant because winter night temperatures on the coast can drop below comfortable levels without heating. The fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms provide storage without requiring immediate furnishing investment. The building's communal inventory gives an indication of the development's standard: a swimming pool, a gym, landscaped gardens, a children's playground, a barbecue area and a community room. These shared facilities reduce the maintenance burden on individual owners while expanding usable amenity space beyond the 119 m² interior. The covered terrace extends living space outdoors and provides shade, complementing the east orientation. Underground parking with marked bays, as shown in the photographs, protects the vehicle from sun exposure and is standard practice in quality coastal developments. The lift ensures step-free access to the floor level. No defects or finishing details are recorded in the available data; buyers should verify the exact finish level, appliance provision and after-sales guarantees during a viewing, since the apartment is sold unfurnished.
The asking price is fixed at €559,213 for this specific apartment; it is not a starting price within a variable price list. For that amount the buyer acquires 119 square metres of living space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a parking space and a storage room included in the residential package. The property is available immediately as construction finished in 2025. Compared with new-build projects further along the coast, where starting prices range from €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona, this price reflects Benalmadena Costa's closer position relative to Málaga airport and city, and the walkable distance to the beach. Completion dates and availability details beyond the current listing remain indicative.
Daily life here centres on the interaction between a residential inland pocket and the busy beach strip below. Gamonal functions as a working neighbourhood with its own shops, cafés and services, so residents do not depend on the tourist zone for groceries or everyday errands. Within a 2 km radius there are 192 restaurants, 43 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 22 banks and 8 dentists, which indicates a fully developed service layer rather than a seasonal one. The morning routine of an east-facing apartment starts with direct light on the covered terrace, suitable for breakfast outdoors for much of the year. By late morning the sun moves away from the façade, keeping the interior cooler through the afternoon. The walk to Playa de Santa Ana takes a few minutes downhill; the return involves a climb of roughly 9.5% gradient, which shapes how often some residents make the trip on foot versus by car. Sports provision is unusually dense: an ice rink at 0.6 km, a racquet club at 1.0 km and the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km cover skating, tennis, padel and general athletics. The Cercanías railway station at 1.1 km links the area to Fuengirola, Torremolinos and Málaga, making car-free commuting realistic. Outside the summer months the neighbourhood retains its population, and with thirteen primary schools and eleven secondary schools in the wider area, the rhythm is local rather than purely touristic. Buyers should expect a lively, built-up coastal environment rather than a quiet hillside retreat.
The immediate surroundings are characterised by proximity rather than distance. The beach at Playa de Santa Ana lies 0.4 km in a straight line, with Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil both at 0.7 km, three separate beaches within a short walk. Benalmadena marina and the port area are listed as nearby features, adding restaurants, boat trips and nightlife to the leisure mix. Retail and services are concentrated within 2 km: the density of 192 restaurants and 28 pharmacies indicates a permanent urban infrastructure rather than a seasonal strip. Healthcare access includes two health centres in the area, and dental care is available at eight practices nearby. Educational provision covers thirteen primary schools and eleven secondary schools, which matters for year-round family residence. Sports facilities cluster within just over a kilometre: the Club Municipal de Hielo ice rink at 0.6 km is an unusual amenity for a coastal town, and the racquet club and municipal sports centre cover tennis and padel, sports with a strong local following. Public transport runs on seven lines with fifty stops, giving the neighbourhood genuine car-free potential for local trips, while the Cercanías station connects to the regional rail network.
The map shows the apartment's position between the Gamonal neighbourhood and the Benalmadena beach strip. Playa de Santa Ana lies immediately southeast, the railway station and sports facilities sit just inland, and the coastline stretches towards Torremolinos and Fuengirola. The 9.5% gradient between the building and the shore is visible in the terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmadena Costa occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 17 km from Málaga and 34 km from Marbella as the crow flies. This placement gives the location a dual character: it functions as a residential extension of the Málaga metropolitan area while serving the international tourism corridor that runs west towards Marbella and Estepona. Compared with more western locations such as Estepona, buyers here trade lower entry prices for shorter distances to the airport and provincial capital. Compared with inland Mijas, the setting is distinctly beachside and urban.
Accessibility is one of this location's practical strengths. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies roughly 9 km in a straight line, among the shortest airport distances on the entire Costa del Sol, which reduces transfer time for international arrivals. Málaga city, with around 579,000 inhabitants, is 17 km away and reachable by rail from Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel station at 1.1 km; El Pinillo and Torremolinos stations lie at 1.9 km and 3.8 km respectively. Gibraltar airport is 89 km in a straight line as a secondary option. For drivers, electric-vehicle charging is available at Fuengirola Supercharger (6.5 km), Málaga Supercharger (7.8 km) and Powerdot (8.4 km). Golfers can reach Golf 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. Marbella lies 34 km away by direct line. Distances quoted are straight-line; actual road routes are longer.
| 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 supports year-round residence. The average annual temperature is 18.6°C, typical for the western Costa del Sol, with mild winters and warm summers moderated by sea proximity. The swimming season, the period with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, lasts about four months, generally June through September, although sea bathing outside this window remains possible for those accustomed to cooler water. The elevation of 51 metres places the apartment low on the coastal slope, which keeps temperatures slightly milder than inland areas but exposes the site to the 9.5% gradient between the building and the shore. Sunlight exposure on the east-facing terrace concentrates in the morning hours; the covered section provides shade when needed. The regional landscape rises quickly from the coast towards the Benalmadena mountain area, and viewpoints such as Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km offer walking destinations with coastal panoramas for leisure outings beyond the beach.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is a defining feature: three beaches sit within 0.7 km as the crow flies. Playa de Santa Ana at 0.4 km is the nearest, followed by Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil at 0.7 km each, the latter known for its distinctive red-tiled arabesque architecture on the promenade. The marina, listed among the property's nearby features, expands recreational options with berths, boat excursions and a lively restaurant scene. Recreational sport is well covered: the ice rink at 0.6 km, racquet club at 1.0 km and municipal sports centre at 1.1 km provide skating, tennis, padel and gym facilities within walking reach, supplemented by the development's own communal gym and pool. Golfers have three courses within roughly 8 km, from a pitch-and-putt to full championship layouts. The tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds, signals a destination with full leisure services, though it also means the coastal strip carries visitor traffic in high season.
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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Within the regional context, this apartment occupies the mid-to-upper band of the accessible Costa del Sol market. Comparable new-build projects start lower further east and west: Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those figures are starting prices for smaller units within variable price lists, whereas this property carries a fixed asking price of €559,213 for a specific, completed 119 m² apartment with parking and storage included, so a direct per-square-metre comparison requires caution. What the Benalmadena Costa location offers in exchange for the higher absolute price is positional convenience: the beach within a few minutes' walk, a railway connection at 1.1 km linking to Fuengirola and Málaga, and the airport at roughly 9 km in a straight line. Torre del Mar and Estepona buyers accept longer airport transfers; Mijas buyers in inland zones accept greater distance from the shore. The neighbourhood's service density, 192 restaurants, 28 pharmacies and 13 primary schools within a 2 km radius, reflects an established urban fabric with roughly 2,299 housing transactions per year in the local market, indicating steady liquidity. Against Marbella, 34 km to the west, Benalmadena prices remain materially lower while retaining coastal access and infrastructure. The trade-off is character: Gamonal is a dense, working neighbourhood with year-round activity and tourist-season pressure along the beach strip, rather than the quieter or more exclusive settings found in some competing locations. For buyers prioritising connectivity, walkable services and immediate beach access over seclusion or land, the positioning is logical; for buyers seeking a hillside view property or an evening-sun orientation, alternatives within the same budget range may warrant comparison.
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