A detached villa in Benalmadena, within the coastal town's urban fabric, approximately 230 metres as the crow flies from Playa Malapesquera. The property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 94 m² of built space, with a private garden and solarium. Built in 1975 and in good condition, it is key-ready and offered at a fixed asking price of €378,500. Malaga Airport lies 9.3 km away in a straight line, and daily amenities including a supermarket and pharmacy are within walking distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in a built-up coastal area of Benalmadena, between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Playa Malapesquera is 229 m away as the crow flies, with Playa de Santa Ana at 588 m. A supermarket (245 m), pharmacy (402 m) and the Cercanías station at Arroyo de la Miel (1.0 km) place most daily needs within walking or cycling distance.
The layout serves two occupants or a small household: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes and a private garden. A solarium and a patio with dining space extend the usable area outdoors. The 94 m² footprint keeps maintenance and running costs modest compared with larger villas.
This is an existing home completed in 1975, not a new-build development. Construction status is key-ready and the condition is recorded as good. The asking price is fixed at €378,500. Buyers should budget for the usual technical survey of a property of this age, including electrical and plumbing installations.
The property has two bedrooms and 94 m² of living space, which limits suitability for larger households. It is a 1975 build, so no developer warranty applies. The gradient to the beach is recorded as 8.2%, described as steep, which affects the walk back from the coast. No garage, pool or communal facilities are listed in the data.
Ref: VL557502
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable coastal base within walking distance of the sea and daily services will find the two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout sufficient without the upkeep of a large villa. Buyers prioritising location over interior volume, the plot's position 230 m from the beach is the principal asset, often accept 94 m² in exchange for that proximity. It also suits purchasers who want to avoid a car-dependent lifestyle: the train link at 1.0 km and dense local amenities make year-round living without a vehicle realistic. Investors may note the 'Investment' and 'Reduced' categories attached to the listing, pointing to a rental or resale rationale given Benalmadena's tourism base of 24 hotels and 11,154 beds. The property suits hands-on buyers comfortable with a 1975 build; those wanting modern energy performance, a pool or developer guarantees would need to look at new-build alternatives elsewhere in the town. Households needing three or more bedrooms, or level pedestrian access to the beach, fall outside this property's profile. Finally, it appeals to buyers who value the settled, year-round character of an established town neighbourhood over a gated resort environment.
The house was completed in 1975 and is recorded in good condition, with a key-ready status meaning it is habitable without renovation work. The kitchen is fully fitted and the bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, which limits immediate furnishing costs. The interior photographs show a living-dining room with direct access to the patio, an open flow between kitchen, dining and outdoor space typical of Andalusian coastal houses of this period. Construction of the mid-1970s in this region generally means load-bearing masonry walls, tiled floors and rendered facades, though the specific installations of this individual property can only be confirmed by survey. Buyers of properties of this age commonly commission a technical inspection (ICTE or similar survey) covering the electrical installation, plumbing, damp and roof condition; the listing data does not include an energy performance figure, so thermal behaviour, insulation levels in particular, should be assessed on site. The solarium is a later-period feature typical of the area, adding sun exposure without expanding the footprint. The private garden and patio are finished with outdoor dining furniture as shown in the images, indicating usable, established outdoor rooms. No data is available on heating, air conditioning or window glazing; these points warrant direct verification during a viewing. Overall, the specification is that of a maintained older villa rather than a refurbished one, and the purchase budget should account for possible modernisation of installations over time.
The asking price is fixed at €378,500 for the complete property, a detached villa of 94 m² with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, private garden and solarium. As an existing 1975 building, the price reflects the land value of the coastal plot as well as the structure itself. For context, new-build projects nearby are listed from €338,900 (Blossom Hills), €418,000 (Blossom) and €430,000 (Finca Dona Maria), though those are typically apartments or different product types. The listing carries the categories 'Investment' and 'Reduced', indicating a prior price adjustment by the seller. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status.
Daily life here is organised around proximity rather than scale. The house sits in the town itself, so errands are done on foot: the supermarket is roughly 245 m away and a pharmacy about 400 m, both straight-line figures. The beach functions as an extension of the living space, Playa Malapesquera is barely 230 m as the crow flies, close enough for a morning swim before returning home. The private garden and patio, visible in the photographs as a shaded outdoor dining area, provide the typical Mediterranean half of the home where meals and afternoons are spent for much of the year. The solarium adds an upper outdoor level for sun exposure. With 186 restaurants, 48 cafés and 23 banks within 2 km, the surrounding neighbourhood is dense and service-oriented rather than quiet or rural. This is a low-car household: the train station at Arroyo de la Miel is 1.0 km away, connecting towards Malaga and Fuengirola, and 15 public transport stops across 8 lines serve the municipality. The steep gradient between the house and the sea (8.2%) means the return walk involves a climb, a factor worth weighing for buyers with mobility considerations. Outside the summer months, the area retains its permanent population of over 78,000 inhabitants, so cafés, shops and services stay open year-round rather than shutting seasonally as in some resort enclaves.
The immediate surroundings are urban and service-dense. Within a 2 km radius the data records 186 restaurants, 48 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks, 7 schools and 1 hospital, which describes a fully functioning town centre rather than a seasonal resort strip. The nearest hospital is 3.4 km away in a straight line. For sports, the Club Municipal de Hielo (ice rink) lies 0.6 km away, a racquet club at 1.0 km and the Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km, an unusually dense cluster for a town of this size. Transport works at three levels: 15 local bus stops across 8 lines, the Cercanías train from Benalmadena, Arroyo de la Miel station (1.0 km) towards Malaga and Fuengirola, and the airport 9.3 km away by direct line. Electric-vehicle charging is less immediate: the nearest points are 7.0 km away, with Tesla Superchargers in Fuengirola (6.5 km) and Malaga (7.7 km). The gradient between the property and the beach, at 8.2% classified as steep, shapes daily routines: the walk down to the sea is short but the return involves a sustained climb, and buyers should factor this into how they imagine carrying shopping or moving between home and coast. Elevation is a modest 54 m above sea level.
The map shows the villa's position in the low-rise coastal quarter of Benalmadena, a few minutes' walk above Playa Malapesquera. The train line, the A-7 coast road and the steep gradient between town and shore are visible in the terrain, illustrating why daily life here works largely on foot.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmadena occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol, 12 km west of Malaga and wedged between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. With 78,338 inhabitants, it is large enough to sustain year-round services, schools and healthcare, distinguishing it from smaller resort settlements. Malaga (18 km) provides the regional airport, cultural institutions and high-speed rail connections; Marbella (31 km) marks the upmarket western coast. The town's 2,299 annual housing transactions indicate one of the more liquid resale markets on the coast, relevant for future exit strategies.
Beaches are the closest amenity: Playa Malapesquera at 229 m, Playa de Santa Ana at 588 m and Playa de Benalmádena at 1.1 km, all straight-line distances. Malaga, Costa del Sol Airport is 9.3 km away as the crow flies, one of the shortest airport distances on the coast, with Gibraltar at roughly 89 km as a secondary option. By train, Arroyo de la Miel station (1.0 km) links to Malaga city (18 km straight-line, about 579,000 inhabitants) and Fuengirola. Marbella is 31 km away. Golf options are staggered: Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.0–3.4 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at around 5 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 7.7–8.1 km. A car is useful for the golf courses and hospital but is not essential for daily life given the walkable supermarket, pharmacy and bakery provision nearby.
| 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
The climate data points to a Mediterranean regime: an average annual temperature of 18.6 °C and a swimming season of four months with sea temperatures of 20 °C or above, roughly June through September. The elevation of 54 m and the 8.2% slope towards the beach mean the house sits above the shoreline, which affects both outlook and the physical effort of the walk back from the sea. The terrain rises further inland towards the Mirador Los Cañones (2.6 km), Mirador del Madroño (3.9 km) and Mirador del Lobo (4.1 km), giving walking routes with coastal views within easy reach. The urban setting means green space is structured around these viewpoints and the coastal promenade rather than large natural parks. Winters remain mild by northern European standards, supporting year-round occupation of the solarium and patio, though an older 1975 building may require supplementary heating in the cooler months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal strip near the property includes Playa Malapesquera (229 m), Playa de Santa Ana (588 m) and Playa de Bil Bil (0.8 km), the latter known for its distinctive Moorish-style building fronting the sand. The municipality holds two Blue Flag beaches, Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud, reflecting water quality standards along this stretch. Recreation extends beyond the sand: the ice rink at Club Municipal de Hielo (0.6 km) is a rare facility for a town of this size, and the racquet club (1.0 km) and municipal sports centre (1.1 km) add to a total of 219 sports facilities recorded in the area. Golfers can reach the Benalmadena Pitch & Putt in about 3 km, with the Miguel Ángel Jiménez 18-hole course around 5 km away. For quieter days, the three miradores within 4 km offer viewpoints over the coast. The 34 local public holidays per year indicate an active festival calendar, typical of Andalusian towns.
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Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia in southern Spain, 12 km west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
| 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 | 19.8°C | 65 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 62 mm |
| December | 13.0°C | 49 mm |
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Within Benalmadena itself, this villa competes with new-build stock currently marketed from €338,900 (Blossom Hills), €418,000 (Blossom) and €430,000 (Finca Dona Maria). Those 'from' prices apply to new developments and typically concern apartments or townhouses with modern specifications, community pools and developer warranties, a different product from a 1975 detached house with its own plot. The comparison illustrates what this property offers and what it does not: at €378,500 for 94 m², it sits between the new-build entry price and the higher-tier projects, but delivers a private garden, solarium and no community fees of the kind attached to modern developments (though none are specified in the data). The location is the differentiating factor. A detached house 230 m from the beach in the town centre is a scarce configuration on this stretch of coast, where most new construction within walking distance of the shore consists of apartment blocks. Regionally, Benalmadena sits between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, both higher-density tourist towns, and its market records around 2,299 housing transactions per year, a liquid market by Costa del Sol standards. Compared with Malaga city (18 km) the setting is more leisure-oriented; compared with Marbella (31 km) it is considerably more affordable. The steep coastal gradient is common to much of this shoreline and applies equally to competing projects nearby. For a buyer weighing this villa against new-build alternatives, the trade-off is straightforward: modern efficiency, guarantees and shared amenities on one side; a private plot, an established neighbourhood and immediate coastal proximity on the other.
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