A two-bedroom penthouse of 53 square metres in the centre of Benalmadena Pueblo, approximately 19 kilometres from Malaga as the crow flies. The apartment was built in 2010 and renovated in 2023, and is offered key-ready with a fixed asking price of €338,000. The home includes a south-facing terrace of 15 square metres with sea and panoramic views, a fitted kitchen, one bathroom, air conditioning and a private parking space in the underground garage with lift access. The property is sold fully furnished and holds a registered tourist rental licence, with holiday rentals permitted by the community.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in the village centre of Benalmadena Pueblo, at an elevation of 253 metres above sea level. The nearest beach, Playa de Arroyo Hondo, lies 2.3 kilometres away in a straight line, with an average gradient of 10.2 percent towards the coast. Malaga is 19 kilometres away as the crow flies, and Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 11 kilometres.
The layout serves two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living area and a fitted kitchen with appliances, within 53 square metres of living space. The 15-square-metre south-facing terrace extends the usable area outdoors. A lift, private underground parking space, fitted wardrobes, air conditioning for heating and cooling, an alarm system and fibre-optic internet cover daily functional needs.
This is an existing home, not a new-build development. The building dates from 2010 and the interior was renovated in 2023. The property is key-ready and can be occupied immediately upon completion of purchase. Delivery dates are indicative; as the home is completed, no construction phase applies.
The property offers one bathroom only, and the living area of 53 square metres is compact for a two-bedroom home. There is no swimming pool or communal leisure facility listed. The gradient to the beach is steep at 10.2 percent, meaning the return walk from the coast involves a considerable climb. No storage room or additional outdoor space beyond the terrace is listed.
Ref: VL256732
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a lock-and-leave holiday home benefits from the furnished, key-ready condition, the compact layout and the private parking space, with the village atmosphere quieter than the coastal strip. A buyer prioritising rental income can rely on the existing tourist licence and the community's permission for holiday letting, combined with year-round demand in Benalmadena. Someone relocating permanently who wants to live without a car for daily errands finds shops, pharmacies and restaurants within walking distance, with bus connections for longer trips. A downsizer or single occupant may find two bedrooms and 53 square metres proportionate, with the terrace adding outdoor living space. The home suits buyers who value views and elevation over direct beach proximity, accepting that the coast is a short drive rather than a stroll. It fits poorly where a large kitchen, multiple bathrooms, a private pool or step-free coastal access is a requirement. Buyers intending to walk to the beach daily should weigh the 10.2 percent gradient carefully. The single bathroom is a practical limit for families with teenage children or frequent guests. Overall, the property matches buyers whose priority is a move-in-ready home with letting flexibility in an authentic village setting on the Costa del Sol.
The building dates from 2010, which places it within the era of modern Spanish construction standards, including improved insulation norms compared with older village stock. The interior renovation in 2023 is the more significant quality indicator: the photographic material shows a contemporary kitchen-dining area with modern finishes, an open living space connected to the kitchen, a bathroom with wooden cabinetry and quality tiling, and terrace furnishings suited to outdoor dining. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped with appliances. Both bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, which in a 53-square-metre home is a practical storage consideration rather than a luxury. Climate control consists of air-conditioning units that provide both heating and cooling, covering the two main seasonal needs of the Costa del Sol, hot summers and the cooler weeks of December to February. An alarm system is installed. The 15-square-metre terrace functions as an additional room for much of the year, oriented to the south for maximum daylight. Fibre-optic connectivity supports remote work and streaming. The lift from the underground garage to the residential floor removes the need to carry shopping up village stairs. As with any renovated property, buyers are advised to verify the scope of the 2023 renovation during a viewing, specifically which installations, wiring and plumbing were renewed versus retained. The overall condition is listed as excellent, and the fully furnished delivery means the home can be occupied or let directly after completion.
The asking price is fixed at €338,000 for this existing two-bedroom penthouse, sold fully furnished and with a private parking space included. Renovated in 2023 and key-ready, the property requires no additional construction budget, though purchase costs and taxes are additional. The registered tourist rental licence and community permission for holiday rentals are transferable elements relevant to buyers calculating rental returns. Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, this price reflects a completed, furnished home in a village-centre location rather than a from-price entry point on a development price list. Availability is immediate upon completion of the standard purchase process.
Daily life in this penthouse is anchored in the rhythm of a traditional Andalusian village rather than a coastal resort strip. Benalmadena Pueblo sits at 253 metres above sea level, which explains the panoramic reach from the terrace: sea views towards the coastline and a wide horizon across the valley. The village square, church and local shops are within walking distance, and the immediate area counts 15 restaurants, three cafés, two pharmacies and two banks within two kilometres. This means groceries, a coffee or an evening meal do not require a car. The terrace, oriented to the south, receives sun through the middle of the day, making it a natural extension of the 53-square-metre interior for much of the year. Mornings and evenings tend to be cooler at this elevation than directly on the coast, which many residents experience as more comfortable sleeping conditions in summer. Reaching the beach involves a drive or bus ride of just over two kilometres, with the gradient of roughly 10 percent making the return climb on foot impractical for most. The private parking space in the building's garage, with lift access to the floor, offsets the limited street parking in the village centre. For buyers used to resort-style surroundings, the setting is quieter and more residential, with village life continuing year-round rather than following a tourist season. Five bus lines and 50 stops in the wider area provide connections downwards to the coast and towards Malaga.
The village context defines daily life here. Within a two-kilometre radius, residents have access to 15 restaurants, three cafés, two pharmacies and two banks, a density typical of a lived-in village rather than a seasonal urbanisation. Education and healthcare infrastructure in the wider municipality includes 13 primary schools, 11 secondary schools and two health centres, indicating year-round residential substance behind the tourist economy. Tourism data, 24 hotels and 11,154 beds, reflects the draw of the wider Benalmadena area, while the pueblo itself remains a distinct, quieter settlement above the coast. For leisure, the Club Hockey Benalmadena sports centre lies 1.4 kilometres away, and Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt 1.2 kilometres, both reachable within minutes by car. The Mirador del Madroño and Mirador del Lobo viewpoints, at 3.6 and 3.9 kilometres, mark the walking and hiking options in the hills behind the village. Train connections run from Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel station, three kilometres away, and Torremuelle station at 1.8 kilometres, linking the area to Malaga city and Fuengirola along the Cercanías coastal line. Housing transactions in the area number around 2,070 per year, pointing to an active but not overheated resale market.
The map shows the penthouse in the village centre of Benalmadena Pueblo, elevated above the coastline. Note the position between the beaches at 2.3 kilometres downhill and the Sierra de Mijas foothills behind, with Malaga and the airport to the northeast. All distances shown are straight-line measurements; actual road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmadena Pueblo occupies the elevated, historic core of a municipality that stretches from the Sierra de Mijas foothills down to the sea between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. Its position, 19 kilometres from Malaga, 30 from Marbella and roughly 11 from the airport, places it centrally on the western Costa del Sol, with both the provincial capital and the Marbella belt reachable in well under an hour by road or train. The village itself is the quieter, residential counterpart to the coastal strip of Arroyo de la Miel and the marina area below, offering a contrast in atmosphere within the same town.
The nearest beaches, Playa de Arroyo Hondo, Playa Bonita and Playa Las Viborillas, all lie between 2.3 and 2.4 kilometres away in a straight line, reachable in a few minutes by car or bus. The gradient of 10.2 percent from village to coast means walking down is feasible for many, while the return is a steep climb; practical daily beach visits generally involve a vehicle. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 11 kilometres away as the crow flies, one of the shorter airport distances on the entire coast, and Gibraltar Airport lies 86 kilometres to the west. Malaga city centre is 19 kilometres straight-line, Marbella 30 kilometres. Public transport consists of five lines with 50 stops in the area, connecting the pueblo with the coast and neighbouring towns. The Fuengirola Supercharger for electric vehicles is three kilometres away, and the Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina 7.6 kilometres. The private underground parking space in the building is a concrete accessibility asset given limited village-centre street parking.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 11 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 86 km |
| Torremuelle | 1.8 km |
| Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel | 3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Benalmadena Pueblo lies at 253 metres above sea level, high enough for noticeably cooler evenings than the seafront in summer, while remaining within the coastal climate zone. The average annual temperature is 17.1 degrees Celsius, with warm summers and mild winters typical of the western Costa del Sol. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 degrees or above, lasts about four months, roughly June through September or early October. Rainfall concentrates in the late autumn and winter months, with abundant sunshine across the rest of the year. The elevated position between the coast and the Sierra de Mijas foothills provides the panoramic views from the terrace and access to walking terrain via the nearby viewpoints at Mirador del Madroño and Mirador del Lobo. The orientation of the terrace to the south maximises daylight hours, which matters both for outdoor living and for passive warmth in the cooler months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 2.3 to 2.4 kilometres of the village: Playa de Arroyo Hondo, Playa Bonita and Playa Las Viborillas, all on the Benalmadena coastline. Given the elevation and gradient, these are best reached by car, bus or a downhill walk with a return by other means. Golf options span a practical range: Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt sits 1.2 kilometres away for short-format play, while the full 18-hole Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (7.8 km) and Lauro Golf (7.9 km) serve regular players within a ten-minute drive. Sports facilities include Club Hockey Benalmadena at 1.4 kilometres, Club de Raqueta at 3.2 kilometres and the Club Municipal de Hielo ice rink at 3.4 kilometres, an unusual amenity on the coast. The Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina, 7.6 kilometres away, adds sailing, dining and waterfront recreation. The Benalmadena Marina, one of the coast's landmark harbours, lies a short drive down the hill in the same municipality.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.5°C | 55 mm |
| February | 11.5°C | 38 mm |
| March | 12.9°C | 102 mm |
| April | 14.8°C | 54 mm |
| May | 18.1°C | 25 mm |
| June | 22.0°C | 9 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.0°C | 9 mm |
| September | 22.0°C | 27 mm |
| October | 18.4°C | 68 mm |
| November | 14.0°C | 66 mm |
| December | 11.5°C | 51 mm |
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Within its segment, this penthouse competes with both new-build developments and resale stock across the Costa del Sol. Comparable new-build projects include 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 entry prices on development price lists, typically for unfurnished homes at earlier construction stages and in coastal or peri-urban settings; the penthouse in Benalmadena Pueblo, by contrast, is a completed, furnished and renovated property with a fixed asking price of €338,000, which shifts the comparison towards total cost of entry rather than headline price. Locationally, Benalmadena Pueblo differs from Torre del Mar and Estepona in maturity and immediacy: the village offers an established residential fabric with 2,070 annual housing transactions in the area, walking-distance amenities and a year-round community, whereas eastern and western developments often depend more on planned infrastructure. Mijas Pueblo is the closest comparable in character, another elevated white village above the coast, though the Lantana project sits in a lower price band. A structural advantage specific to this property is the combination of private village-centre parking, a tourist rental licence and community permission for holiday letting; licence availability has become restricted in parts of the Costa del Sol, which affects resale and rental value. Against coastal new-build apartments of similar size, this property offers elevation, views and a furnished, licence-ready package, offset by a smaller footprint of 53 square metres, one bathroom and a steeper relationship with the beach. Buyers comparing options should weigh total acquisition cost including furniture, versus a from-price plus fit-out budget on a new development.
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