A detached villa of approximately 232 m² on a plot of around 1,200 m² in Benalmadena Costa, Malaga, offered at a fixed asking price of €1,395,000. Built in 1987 and since fully renovated, the property offers five bedrooms and four bathrooms across a main house, a licensed tourist apartment with its own entrance, and a separate studio with ensuite facilities. The villa sits roughly 400 metres as the crow flies from Playa de Santa Ana, with sea views from the terraces and the living room, a private pool, and a south-facing orientation. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies about 9 km away in a straight line.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Benalmadena Costa, the coastal strip of Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol. Playa de Santa Ana lies about 400 metres away as the crow flies, with further beaches within 700 metres. The gradient from the house to the shore is around 9.5%, meaning the return walk climbs steadily. The Cercanias train station at Arroyo de la Miel is 1.1 km straight-line, and Malaga city centre 17 km.
The layout combines a reformed main house with three double bedrooms, an independent one-bedroom apartment holding a tourist licence, and a studio with ensuite. This suits households wanting guest space, a home office, or rental income alongside their own living quarters. The plot includes a private pool, a level lawn, a roof terrace, an outdoor bar and dining area, and a garage. Fitted wardrobes and air conditioning throughout support year-round residence.
This is an existing home, completed in 1987 and described as recently renovated to a high standard, not a new-build development. Key installations have been updated: air conditioning units were installed two years ago and the boiler was replaced this year. The property is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. The whole property comes with a full licence of occupation.
The dwelling dates from 1987, so the building fabric, insulation and layout follow that era rather than current new-build standards. The plot slopes towards the sea with a gradient of about 9.5%, which makes the walk to the beach physically demanding in one direction. Living area figures derive from the registry and include the annex and garage. No information is available on community facilities beyond the private grounds, and no energy performance data is provided.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family wanting a detached home within walking distance of the beach, schools and healthcare will find the three double bedrooms, the level lawn and the pool sized for permanent residence. The air conditioning installed two years ago and the new boiler indicate that the owners have prepared the house for year-round living rather than seasonal use. A buyer combining living space with income may find the tourist-licensed apartment the deciding factor: it can be let from the day of purchase without waiting for licence applications. Households that regularly receive guests but value privacy benefit from the separate entrances, which allow visits without shared circulation through the main house. Remote workers or couples with fluctuating space needs can use the ensuite studio as a dedicated office, keeping work and living areas apart. Multi-generational families can house an adult child or parent in the independent apartment while sharing the plot. The property is less obvious for buyers seeking a modern new-build with contemporary insulation standards, or for those who want a flat coastal walk without any gradient, the 9.5% slope to the beach is a structural feature of the elevated position. Households without a car are reasonably served, but the train station and larger retail lie beyond easy walking distance for some. Buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday flat with communal maintenance will also find this a different category of ownership.
The main house has been fully reformed, which in practice means the visible finishes, the open plan kitchen with granite breakfast bar, the TV wall with electric fire, and the modern bathroom fittings visible in the photography, date from the renovation rather than from 1987. The images show a contemporary interior standard: modern vanity lighting, a bedroom with desk and window view, and a laundry room with built-in cabinets for washer and dryer. The technical installations are partially renewed and dated. The air conditioning units were installed two years ago, covering the whole property according to the description, and the boiler was replaced this year. These two items are normally the most consequential running costs in a coastal villa, so their recent replacement reduces the likelihood of near-term capital expenditure. The building envelope itself originates from 1987. Buyers should expect construction methods, window technology and insulation values of that period unless the renovation addressed them; the available data does not specify this. A technical survey remains the standard instrument for verifying wall condition, roof integrity and damp protection, particularly given the sea-facing exposure and the salt-laden coastal air. The exterior works include the pool, the built-in outdoor bar, the outdoor dining area and a sunny roof terrace, all of which appear established rather than newly built. The garage with stone wall construction, visible in the photography, follows the same logic. Fitted wardrobes in every bedroom, WiFi provision and both covered and private terraces complete the inventory. The property carries a full licence of occupation, and the living area of some 232 m² is recorded per the registry including annex and garage, a figure buyers should reconcile with their own measurement during due diligence.
The asking price is fixed at €1,395,000 for the entire property: the main house, the licensed tourist apartment, the studio, the garage and the plot of roughly 1,200 m². This is an existing resale home, so there is no price list or unit variation. The living area of approximately 232 m² per the registry includes the annex and garage. Buyers comparing against new-build apartments in the region should note that comparable projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) concern new apartments at considerably smaller scales, not detached villas with rental rights on the Benalmadena coastfront. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready.
Daily life at this property revolves around the combination of sea views, private outdoor space and a walkable coastal setting. The south-facing orientation gives the terraces and pool area extended daylight through the day, and the elevated position means the coastline is visible from the living room as well as the outdoor areas. The pool, the level lawn and the built-in outdoor bar define how the exterior is used: dining outside, swimming, and evening time on the roof terrace are the standard routine rather than occasional events. Inside, the reformed main house works around an open plan connecting the kitchen, dining area and living room. The granite breakfast bar and the TV wall with electric fire indicate a household that spends its time in one shared space rather than separate formal rooms. A separate laundry room with washer and dryer keeps practical matters out of sight. The master bedroom has an ensuite; every bedroom has fitted wardrobes. The two annexes change how the property functions day to day. The one-bedroom apartment with its own entrance and terraces can be let under its tourist licence, used by visiting family, or occupied independently of the main house. The studio with ensuite serves as an office, a workspace for creative work, or guest quarters. This means the household can host or rent without the two domains crossing. The immediate surroundings support a car-light routine. Mercadona, health centres, pharmacies, bars and restaurants are described as within walking distance, and the area data confirms 192 restaurants, 28 pharmacies, 22 banks and 5 schools within 2 km. Seven bus lines and 50 stops serve the area, and the train station at Arroyo de la Miel connects towards Malaga and Fuengirola.
The surroundings are dense and service-rich by Costa del Sol standards. Within a 2 km radius, the area data counts 192 restaurants, 43 cafes, 28 pharmacies, 22 banks and 8 dentists, alongside 5 schools, a level of provision that reflects Benalmadena Costa's character as a year-round residential and tourist zone rather than a seasonal urbanisation. Two health centres serve the municipality, and 13 primary and 11 secondary schools place the wider Benalmadena area within reach of families. The tourism infrastructure is substantial: 24 hotels with 11,154 beds operate locally. This means services stay open outside the summer, but the immediate streets carry visitor traffic in high season. Daily shopping runs through a nearby Mercadona and several supermarkets, all described as walkable. The beach sits about 400 m away as the crow flies; with a 9.5% gradient, the walk down takes minutes, the climb back longer. Avenida de las Palmeras functions as the local commercial spine. Public transport is well developed: 7 bus lines with 50 stops pass through the area, and the Cercanias station at Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel, 1.1 km straight-line, connects towards Malaga and Fuengirola with El Pinillo (1.9 km) and Torremolinos (3.8 km) as alternatives. A car is convenient but not strictly necessary.
The map shows the villa's elevated position above the Benalmadena Costa shoreline, roughly 400 metres as the crow flies from Playa de Santa Ana. The concentration of restaurants, pharmacies and bus stops within the 2 km ring illustrates how service-dense this section of the coast is, while Malaga and its airport sit a short distance to the north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmadena Costa occupies the coastal belt between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, roughly midway along the western Costa del Sol. Malaga lies 17 km straight-line to the north-east, Marbella 34 km to the south-west, and Algeciras 97 km beyond that. The position places the villa within the continuous urbanised coastline that runs from Malaga airport down towards Estepona, at the point where the motorway, the Cercanias railway and the coastal bus network converge. For regional orientation, the address combines beach proximity with metropolitan access: the airport at about 9 km straight-line and the provincial capital at 17 km define its reach, while the density of hotels and services reflects one of the most built-up sections of the entire Costa del Sol.
Beaches are the closest amenity: Playa de Santa Ana at 0.4 km as the crow flies, with Playa Malapesquera and Playa de Bil Bil both at 0.7 km. The gradient of roughly 9.5% is steep, so the outward walk is easier than the return. Golf options sit within a short drive: Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 3.0 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Angel Jimenez at 5.2 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 8.1 km, all straight-line distances. Malaga, with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 17 km away in a straight line and functions as the regional centre for culture, healthcare and shopping. Marbella follows at 34 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 9 km straight-line, one of the shorter airport distances on the coast; Gibraltar (GIB) is about 89 km away. Electric-vehicle charging is available at Fuengirola Supercharger (6.5 km), Malaga Supercharger (7.8 km) and Powerdot (8.4 km). Train access runs through Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel (1.1 km), El Pinillo (1.9 km) and Torremolinos (3.8 km) stations, giving a rail alternative to driving along the coast.
| 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 mild winters and warm summers: an average annual temperature of 18.6°C at an elevation of 51 metres above sea level. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs about four months, typically June through September, which frames how the private pool and the nearby beaches are used through the year. The elevation of 51 m explains both the sea views and the slope: the villa sits high enough for the coastline panorama visible from the terraces, at the cost of the 9.5% gradient down to the shore. Mountain views to the rear of the house come from the same topography, where the coastal plain meets the foothills behind Benalmadena. Walking and viewpoint options nearby include Mirador Los Cañones (2.6 km), Mirador del Madroño (4.0 km) and Mirador del Lobo (4.1 km), all straight-line, giving access to short hillside walks without travelling far. The Mediterranean climate with its long sunshine hours supports the outdoor-oriented use of the plot: the south-facing orientation extends usable hours on the terraces through the cooler months as well as the summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 0.7 km of the property: Playa de Santa Ana (0.4 km), Playa Malapesquera (0.7 km) and Playa de Bil Bil (0.7 km), measured as the crow flies. This concentration gives residents a choice of stretches within a short, if sloped, walk. Bil Bil beach, with its distinctive Moorish-style castle as a landmark, anchors one of the most photographed sections of the Benalmadena coast. Sports facilities cluster close by: Club Municipal de Hielo (0.6 km), an ice rink, unusual for the coast, Club de Raqueta at 1.0 km and Polideportivo Arroyo de la Miel at 1.1 km, the latter serving as the main municipal sports complex. Tennis and paddle clubs are also mentioned in the property description as nearby. Golfers reach Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt (3.0 km), Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (5.2 km) and Club de Golf Málaga Parador (8.1 km), covering practice, a full course and a historic parador course respectively. The marina setting of Benalmadena Costa, referenced in the property features, adds waterfront dining and boat trips to the recreation mix. The property's own pool, outdoor bar and roof terrace provide private recreation on the plot itself.
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: VL512809
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the regional market, this villa occupies a distinct segment from the new-build projects usually compared along the coast. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950, all new apartments, typically with two or three bedrooms and communal facilities. At a fixed €1,395,000, this property competes in a different category: detached ownership of a large plot with a private pool, roughly 400 metres from the beach, in one of the most service-dense sections of the Costa del Sol. The trade-off is age. A 1987 building carries the construction standards of its period, whereas the new-build alternatives deliver current regulations, warranties and communal maintenance in exchange for smaller footprints, interior positions and monthly community fees. Buyers weighing this villa against those projects are effectively choosing between space, land and rental rights on one side, and modern building technology and turnkey newness on the other. Locationally, Benalmadena Costa differs from each comparator. Torre del Mar sits east of Malaga, quieter and further from the airport; Mijas and Estepona lie west, more sprawled and, in Estepona's case, substantially further from Malaga city. This villa's position, 9 km straight-line from the airport, 17 km from Malaga centre, 1.1 km from a Cercanias station, is closer to both the transport hub and the provincial capital than any of the three comparators. The price per square metre implied here also reflects the scarcity of detached plots this close to the Benalmadena shoreline, where the housing stock is dominated by apartments. Local transaction volume of 2,299 sales per year indicates an active resale market in the municipality, relevant for eventual liquidity.
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