A turnkey four-bedroom garden apartment of 194 m² in Lomas del Higuerón, Benalmadena Costa, completed in 2024 and offered at a fixed asking price of €725,000 including furniture and equipment. The property comprises 137 m² of interior living space, a 57 m² covered terrace and a 15 m² private garden, with three full bathrooms, a guest WC and a laundry room. It is sold with two parking spaces, a storeroom, an active short-term rental licence and a largely booked 2026 calendar, allowing either continued rental operation or immediate residential use.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits within the Higuerón Resort area of Benalmadena Costa, at roughly 51 metres above sea level. Playa de Santa Ana lies approximately 0.4 km away as the crow flies, reached via a slope of about 9.5%. The Cercanías train station at Arroyo de la Miel is 1.1 km away in a straight line, and Málaga Airport approximately 9 km. Málaga city centre is about 17 km distant.
The layout serves a household needing four separate bedrooms and three full bathrooms: a principal suite of roughly 18.75 m² with en-suite bathroom, three further bedrooms of about 10.8 m² each, plus a separate guest WC and dedicated laundry room. The open-plan living-kitchen flows onto the covered terrace and private garden, extending the usable living space across most of the year.
Construction was completed in November 2024; the property is key-ready and in excellent condition. Underfloor heating runs throughout, cold air conditioning is pre-installed, and the kitchen is fully fitted. Delivery dates for completed works are indicative; in this case the building already exists and the unit can be transferred with all contents and operational systems in place.
The garden is small at 15 m², and the terrace is covered rather than open. The orientation is northwest, which limits direct midday sun on the outdoor space. The pool, gym and sports facilities are communal, not private. The stated plot size refers only to the private garden area, not to a larger individual plot. Air conditioning for cooling is pre-installed rather than fully fitted.
Ref: VL917386
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Several recognisable situations fit this property. A family wanting a ready-to-occupy coastal home with four bedrooms and three bathrooms can move in without furnishing or renovation work, since everything from kitchen equipment to wardrobes is in place. A buyer seeking an income-producing asset will find an operating business: an active VUT licence, registration under the 2026 NRUA framework, a professional local manager and a 2026 calendar already heavily booked across multiple channels. Handover includes the listings and confirmed bookings. A buyer dividing use between rental and personal occupation can alternate between the two, though licence conditions and booking commitments need to be reviewed before planning occupancy periods. Households that value outdoor living but want protection from intense sun may find the covered, northwest-facing terrace workable; those who want all-day direct sunlight on a terrace should factor in the orientation. The location suits people who want walkable access to beaches, restaurants and a train connection to Málaga and Fuengirola, while accepting that the walk back from the coast involves a slope. It is less suited to buyers seeking a private pool, a large individual garden or a quiet, purely residential street, the area carries tourist activity, particularly in summer.
The building dates from 2024, and the interior reflects recent construction standards. Underfloor heating runs throughout, including the bathrooms, providing even warmth in the cooler months. Cold air conditioning is pre-installed, with hot air conditioning listed among the climate features, alongside a fireplace. Fibre optic broadband and satellite TV are connected, and an alarm system is fitted. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped to a high standard, with an island as the visual centrepiece, and all equipment transfers with the sale. Bedrooms have fitted wardrobes. The three full bathrooms include an en-suite with bathtub for the principal suite, supplemented by a separate guest WC and a dedicated laundry room, a layout that reduces contention in a four-bedroom household. The finishes visible in the photography show a contemporary palette: white kitchen cabinetry, bright bedroom styling and coordinated outdoor dining furniture on the terrace. Beyond the apartment itself, the communal facilities, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, coworking space, tennis and paddle courts, are part of the complex offering, as are the two parking spaces with direct lift access and the private storeroom. Two practical notes for assessment: the terrace is covered, which protects the outdoor furniture and extends usability in rain and high summer, and the cooling side of the air conditioning is pre-installed rather than fully commissioned, so completion of that system may be a small task for the new owner to verify.
The asking price is fixed at €725,000. This is an existing, completed home rather than a new-build price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-price. The price includes all furniture, soft furnishings and kitchen equipment, two parking spaces, a private storeroom, and a going-concern handover of the rental operation: listings, confirmed bookings for 2026 and the management arrangements transfer to the buyer. The property holds an active VUT tourism licence and is registered under the 2026 NRUA framework. Prospective buyers can choose to continue the rental business or occupy the property as a residence. For comparison, new-build apartments elsewhere on the coast start from roughly €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, though those figures are for different locations and typically unfinished units without contents or licences.
This is a ground-floor apartment designed around its outdoor space. The 57 m² covered terrace functions as a second living room for most of the year, connecting the open-plan kitchen and living area to the small private garden. The northwest orientation means the terrace avoids the strongest midday and early-afternoon summer sun, with light arriving in the late afternoon, a practical arrangement during hot months, though mornings on the terrace will be shaded. Daily life here is anchored in the Higuerón Resort setting: a gated complex with communal pool, gym, sauna, jacuzzi, coworking space, BBQ area, tennis and paddle courts, an on-site restaurant and a courtesy bus to the beach. Two parking spaces with direct lift access to the apartment level make car use straightforward, and a private storeroom adds storage that apartments often lack. The surrounding area is well supplied. Within two kilometres there are around 192 restaurants, 43 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 22 banks and 5 schools, alongside 13 primary and 11 secondary schools in the broader area and two health centres. The nearest beach, Playa de Santa Ana, is about 400 metres as the crow flies, with Malapesquera and Bil Bil beaches slightly further. The gradient down to the coast is steep at roughly 9.5%, so the return walk involves a climb; the courtesy bus or a short drive are practical alternatives. The apartment is currently operated as a licensed short-term rental, which means the immediate neighbourhood has a tourist dimension, busier in summer than in winter.
Benalmadena Costa combines dense tourist infrastructure with established residential neighbourhoods. Around this address, the two-kilometre radius contains roughly 192 restaurants and 43 cafés, giving an unusually wide choice of everyday dining. Practical services are equally concentrated: 28 pharmacies, 22 banks and 8 dental practices, plus two health centres in the area. Families have 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools within reach, with 5 schools inside the immediate two-kilometre zone. Sports facilities sit close by: 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, all measured in a straight line. Tourism is a defining feature, 24 hotels with over 11,000 beds operate nearby. That supports year-round services and transport, but it also means the area is at its busiest in July and August and noticeably quieter in winter. The local housing market is active, with around 2,299 transactions per year, which generally supports liquidity for resale. Daily errands are manageable on foot for much of the year, though the 9.5% gradient to the beach means the return journey is a sustained climb. The courtesy bus to the beach operated by the complex offsets this, and the train at Arroyo de la Miel connects towards Málaga and Fuengirola.
The map shows the apartment within the Higuerón Resort area of Benalmadena Costa, with the coastline and the beaches of Santa Ana, Malapesquera and Bil Bil a few hundred metres to the southeast. Distances shown are straight-line measurements; actual routes, particularly down to the shore, are longer due to the slope.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmadena Costa occupies a central position on the western Costa del Sol, between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Málaga, the provincial capital with around 579,000 inhabitants, lies about 17 km to the northeast, and Marbella roughly 34 km to the southwest, a 25-minute drive according to the seller's figures. Algeciras, at 97 km, marks the far end of the region toward Gibraltar, which lies about 89 km away with its own airport. This centrality means both city life and resort towns are within a short drive, and the airport at 9 km keeps international connectivity high.
The nearest beach, Playa de Santa Ana, is 0.4 km away as the crow flies, with Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil both at 0.7 km; the actual walking distance is longer due to the steep gradient. The Cercanías station at Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel lies 1.1 km in a straight line, with El Pinillo at 1.9 km and Torremolinos at 3.8 km, giving rail access towards Málaga and Fuengirola. Seven public transport lines serve the area with 50 stops, so a car is not strictly necessary, though the two included parking spaces make driving easy. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 9 km away in a straight line, around a 15-minute drive in normal traffic. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 89 km, and Málaga city about 17 km, with Marbella a 25-minute drive according to the seller. 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. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Fuengirola Supercharger, 6.5 km away.
| 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 Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 18.6°C and a swimming season of about four months during which sea temperature reaches 20°C or above. Winters are mild, which is when the underfloor heating and fireplace become relevant rather than any form of serious winterisation. The elevation of 51 metres places the apartment on the lower slopes of the coastal hills. This produces the 9.5% gradient toward the sea, a factor in daily walking routes, but also means the beaches, the coastline and viewpoints such as Mirador Los Cañones (2.6 km), Mirador del Madroño (4.0 km) and Mirador del Lobo (4.1 km) are all within easy reach for walks with views over the Mediterranean. Sun exposure on the terrace follows the northwest orientation: shaded in the morning, receiving golden-hour light in the late afternoon, and largely protected from midday heat in summer. For buyers planning long outdoor meals, this is a comfort advantage in July and August; for those wanting morning sun with coffee, it is a limitation to weigh.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 0.7 km of the apartment: Playa de Santa Ana, Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil, the latter known for its distinctive red-toned architecture used for cultural events. The swimming season runs roughly four months at comfortable water temperatures, with beach weather extending well beyond that. Sports provision is unusually close: an ice rink at 0.6 km, a racquet club at 1.0 km and the municipal sports centre of Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km, covering gym, racket and team-sport options. Within the complex itself, residents have tennis and paddle courts, a gym, sauna and jacuzzi, and a communal pool, so swimming and training require no travel. Golf is available in graduated distances, the Pitch & Putt at 3.0 km for short practice, the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 5.2 km and the Málaga Parador course at 8.1 km. For walks and viewpoints, three miradores sit between 2.6 and 4.1 km away. The combination of beach, sport and golf within a compact radius is the recreational signature of this location.
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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At €725,000 for 194 m² of total space, this apartment is priced at roughly €3,700 per square metre including contents, parking and an operating rental business. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast sit at lower entry points: 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 not directly equivalent, they are base prices for new units typically delivered without furniture, without an operating licence and in locations further from the central Costa del Sol. What distinguishes this property is the combination of position and handover condition. Benalmadena Costa sits between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, about 17 km from Málaga and 34 km from Marbella, with the airport roughly 9 km away. Torre del Mar and Estepona are considerably further from the airport and the Málaga job and culture offer; Mijas varies depending on whether the inland pueblo or the coastal strip is meant. The area's market is liquid, around 2,299 housing transactions per year locally, supported by tourism infrastructure of 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds, a train line and dense everyday services. That same tourism is also the trade-off: summer crowds and a neighbourhood that functions partly around visitors. For a buyer comparing options, the realistic alternatives are a cheaper new-build further east or west, requiring furnishing, licensing effort and acceptance of longer airport transfers, versus a completed, licensed, furnished unit in a central coastal position at a higher price. The rental track record and transferred 2026 bookings are the elements that offset the price difference for an investor; for an owner-occupant, the location and move-in condition are the relevant factors.
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