A fully operational restaurant is offered for lease transfer on Avenida de Las Palmeras in Benalmadena Costa, roughly 150 metres from the beach. The street-level premises comprise approximately 55 m² of interior space plus a private terrace of around 25 m², with seating for 48 guests. The business trades under an existing ten-year lease at €1,500 per month. The property was fully renovated, comes furnished with a fitted kitchen including a wood-fired oven, and is located in one of the busiest tourist corridors of the Costa del Sol. The asking price for the transfer is a fixed €126,000.
A restaurant lease transfer at €126,000 occupies a different segment of the Costa del Sol market than residential new-build. For comparison, new-build apartments in the wider region currently start at around €205,000 at Lantana Residencial in Mijas, €269,950 at Aquamar in Torre del Mar and €321,000 at Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona. Those purchases deliver a freehold home; this transaction delivers an operating business with an ongoing rent obligation but immediate income potential. Within Benalmadena Costa itself, the commercial context is unusually dense: 192 restaurants within two kilometres means high competition alongside high footfall, and the 2,299 housing transactions per year in the area signal an active residential market that supports local trade. The tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and about 11,154 beds, places the location firmly in the volume segment of the coast, more comparable to Torremolinos or Fuengirola than to the quieter stretches of Estepona or the prestige belt of Marbella. For an operator, that positioning translates into a longer season than more seasonal resort towns: the seller reports a minimum daily turnover of roughly €1,000 in low season, against about €2,500 at peak. Buyers weighing this transfer against a residential investment should note the different risk profile: turnover depends on active management, staff and concept, whereas new-build apartments carry market and rental risk instead. The location's accessibility, airport at roughly 9 km straight-line, Cercanías train at 1.1 km, is stronger than most comparable commercial strips on the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The premises sit at street level on Avenida de Las Palmeras, a commercial artery in Benalmadena Costa surrounded by residential developments, hotels and shops. Playa de Santa Ana lies about 0.4 km away as the crow flies, with Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil at roughly 0.7 km. Castillo Bil Bil is a short walk away, and a bus stop and taxi rank are directly available in the street.
This is a commercial premises rather than a home: two bathrooms, a fitted kitchen, air conditioning, a covered private terrace and disabled access support restaurant operation. There are no bedrooms or residential living facilities. The west-facing orientation gives the terrace afternoon and evening sun, which aligns with typical Spanish dining hours and outdoor service during the warmer months.
This concerns an existing premises completed in 1986 and recently renovated, offered key-ready as a going concern. No construction phase applies; the current operator reports an established clientele and year-round turnover. The transfer allows continuation of the existing concept or introduction of a new gastronomic concept, subject to the terms of the ten-year lease at €1,500 per month.
The property offers no residential use, no bedrooms, no parking space and no private garden or pool. The interior footprint is compact at roughly 50-55 m², and the listing carries no energy performance data. Operating results cited by the seller are indicative and not independently verified. Ongoing monthly rent of €1,500 continues under the lease, and any change of concept requires approval under the prevailing licence and tenancy terms.
This transfer suits a buyer with hospitality experience who wants an operating business rather than a start-up. Recognisable situations include an operator seeking to continue an established restaurant with existing clientele, an entrepreneur planning a new concept in a proven location, or an investor looking for a service business with documented year-round activity rather than a seasonal venture. It also fits buyers who prioritise low entry cost: at €126,000 plus €1,500 monthly rent, the capital requirement is a fraction of freehold commercial property on the coast. It does not suit buyers seeking a residential home, a passive investment without operational involvement, or a business that runs without staff; the seller notes an efficient staffing structure, but the model remains an owner-operated or actively managed one. The location rewards concepts that serve both residents and the hotel population, since the area combines permanent inhabitants with roughly 11,000 hotel beds nearby. Buyers intending to change the concept should confirm early that their intended licence category, kitchen extract requirements and terrace permissions are compatible with the existing premises and the municipal framework. Finally, the ten-year lease term provides horizon, but anyone seeking freehold ownership of commercial property on the Costa del Sol should look elsewhere.
The premises have been fully renovated and are listed in excellent condition. The interior dining room is finished in a rustic style with wooden tables and warm detailing, a look that photographs consistently across the current imagery. The professional kitchen is equipped with a double sink, dishwasher and a wood-fired oven, the latter a notable feature for concepts built around grilled or flame-cooked dishes, though it also implies extract and maintenance obligations. Air conditioning is installed throughout, and two bathrooms serve the 48-cover capacity. The covered terrace extends the usable service area year-round and is oriented west, giving evening sun during the main Spanish dining hours. Disabled access is present, which broadens the customer base and aligns with accessibility expectations in a tourist zone. Furniture is included in the transfer, meaning the buyer takes over a turnkey operation. The building itself dates from 1986, so the underlying structure is of that era; the renovation quality of the interior should nonetheless be assessed on inspection, particularly kitchen ventilation, electrical capacity for catering equipment, and the condition of the wood-fired oven installation. As with any transfer, an inventory review confirming exactly which equipment passes to the buyer is a standard part of due diligence.
The asking price for the lease transfer is a fixed €126,000. This is not a freehold property purchase: the buyer acquires the transfer rights, the fit-out, furniture and equipment, and steps into an existing ten-year lease at €1,500 per month. The interior measures approximately 55 m² with a 25 m² private terrace, and the premises are delivered fully furnished and operational. Turnover figures cited by the seller, a maximum of roughly €2,500 per day in high season and a minimum of around €1,000 per day in low season, are indicative and should be verified through due diligence on accounts and tax records before any commitment.
Daily activity here is defined by pedestrian flow rather than by residential calm. Avenida de Las Palmeras functions as one of the principal commercial streets of Benalmadena Costa, connecting the seafront with the residential and hotel belt behind it. Within two kilometres, the area counts 192 restaurants, 43 cafés, 28 pharmacies and 22 bank branches, which indicates the density of commerce a hospitality operator works amid. The tourism infrastructure is substantial: 24 hotels with over 11,000 beds surround the strip, generating demand across the season rather than only in summer weeks. The premises themselves are compact and efficiently arranged: an interior dining room in rustic style with wooden tables, a professional kitchen with double sink, dishwasher and a wood-fired oven, and a covered terrace of roughly 25 m² that faces west and catches the afternoon and evening sun. With 48 covers, the capacity suits a mid-sized neighbourhood restaurant. The gradient towards the beach is steep at 9.5%, meaning the walk down to the seafront is short but the return trip climbs; in practice this matters more for deliveries and evening strolls than for operations. The business sits among supermarkets, an international grocer, a pharmacy and shops, so daily restocking can be done on foot.
The immediate environment is urban and commercial, with continuous footfall from residents, hotel guests and beach visitors. The street scene includes a bus stop, taxi rank, supermarkets including a Mercadona and an international grocer, a pharmacy, shops and a McDonald's, with Castillo Bil Bil a short walk away. Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel train station lies 1.1 km away as the crow flies, connecting to Fuengirola and Malaga via the Cercanías line, and El Pinillo station is 1.9 km away. The area is served by 7 public transport lines with 50 stops in total, so staff without cars can reach the premises reasonably easily. Sports facilities nearby include 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. The setting is lively rather than quiet: the seller describes the area as one of the busiest on the Costa del Sol, and the density of hotels and restaurants confirms this. For a hospitality business that density is the draw; anyone sensitive to noise or evening activity would find the same intensity a drawback.
The map shows the premises on Avenida de Las Palmeras, just behind the seafront of Benalmadena Costa. Distances shown are straight-line; the steep local gradient means actual walking routes are slightly longer. Nearby markers indicate the beach, train stations and sports facilities.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmadena Costa occupies the coastal band between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, roughly 17 km from Malaga and 34 km from Marbella in direct distance. Within the Costa del Sol it functions as a mid-coast tourist hub: denser and more commercial than Estepona, more built-up than Mijas Costa, and more compact than Marbella. For a hospitality business, this position combines year-round residential demand with strong seasonal tourism, and the short distance to Malaga airport (about 9 km straight-line) keeps it accessible for international customers and suppliers alike.
The beach is the closest amenity: Playa de Santa Ana lies 0.4 km away in a straight line, with Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil at 0.7 km, roughly 150 metres on foot from the door according to the listing. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 9 km away in a direct line, one of the shorter airport distances on the coast, which matters for deliveries, visiting suppliers and international travel. Malaga city centre lies 17 km away and Marbella 34 km, both measured as the crow flies. Golf options within reach include the Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.0 km, the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 5.2 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 8.1 km. For electric vehicle charging, superchargers are available at Fuengirola (6.5 km) and Malaga (7.8 km). Given the steep 9.5% gradient to the beach and the density of stops nearby, day-to-day access on foot is straightforward, while car access runs through the coastal artery network.
| 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
Benalmadena Costa sits at approximately 51 metres above sea level, with the terrain sloping towards the sea at a notable gradient of about 9.5%, short walks to the beach, uphill returns. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, and the swimming season extends to about four months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, which shapes the rhythm of the tourist year. For a hospitality business this means a clear high season in summer, supported by year-round resident and hotel demand. The surrounding landscape offers viewpoints in the hills behind the coast, including Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km and Mirador del Madroño at 4.0 km, giving staff and owners green escapes within minutes. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, so outdoor terrace service on the covered west-facing terrace remains viable for most of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 0.7 km of the premises: Playa de Santa Ana (0.4 km), Playa Malapesquera (0.7 km) and Playa de Bil Bil (0.7 km), the latter adjacent to the landmark Castillo Bil Bil. This concentration of sandy beaches directly behind the business is the principal driver of summer footfall. Recreational infrastructure in the wider area includes an ice rink at 0.6 km, a racquet club at 1.0 km and a municipal sports centre at 1.1 km, useful for daytime trade from local athletes and families. Golfers are served by the Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.0 km and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 5.2 km. The marina of Benalmadena, noted in the property features as close by, adds nightlife and excursion traffic to the area's visitor mix. In short, the recreation offering within a few kilometres covers beach, golf, water sports and family attractions, supporting restaurant demand beyond pure beach tourism.
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: VL579707
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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