A key-ready one-bedroom apartment in the Altos del Higueron residential complex in Benalmadena, offered at a fixed asking price of €360,000. Built in 2007 and renovated around two years ago, the 68 m² property occupies a fourth-floor position with south-facing orientation and views over the communal gardens, pool and the Mediterranean. The apartment is sold fully furnished and includes an underground parking space and a private storage room. An existing tourist rental licence is in place. The nearest beach lies 1.1 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the Higueron district of Benalmadena, on the central Costa del Sol, at an elevation of 119 metres. The coastal strip with Playa Bonita, Playa de Arroyo Hondo and Playa Las Viborillas lies between 1.1 and 1.3 km away in a straight line. The gradient towards the sea measures 9.9%, which means the return walk from the beach involves a steady climb. Torremuelle train station is 0.6 km away.
The home is set up for low-maintenance coastal living: a bright living and dining area with direct terrace access, a fully fitted kitchen, one bedroom and one bathroom. Air conditioning, a lift, an alarm system and a safe are installed. Two communal pools and Mediterranean communal gardens serve the gated complex. A supermarket lies in the immediate vicinity, with sixteen restaurants and nine cafés within 2 km.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 2007 and the interior was renovated approximately two years ago; the condition is described as excellent. The property is key-ready, so no waiting period or construction phase applies. The sale includes furniture, an underground parking space and a storage room, which shortens the move-in or rental preparation timeline considerably.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom across 68 m² with an 8 m² terrace, which limits capacity to individuals or couples. There is no private pool or private garden; communal facilities are shared with other residents. The slope to the beach is steep at 9.9%, relevant for anyone with mobility considerations. Swimming water temperatures of 20°C or above occur for about four months per year, so year-round sea swimming is not standard here.
This property matches several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home fits the profile: one bedroom, communal maintenance, gated access and a furnished handover reduce management to a minimum. Investors targeting the licensed holiday-let market benefit from the existing tourist licence and the documented tourism density, 24 hotels and roughly 11,150 beds indicate sustained seasonal demand in the immediate area. Buyers who prioritise the view will find the elevation and south orientation deliver it from both the living room and the terrace. Solo occupants or couples relocating year-round can also function here: the train connection at 0.6 km, the nearby supermarket and the healthcare infrastructure, two health centres within reach, support permanent residence. Situations that fit less well are equally clear. Families needing two or more bedrooms will find the floor plan limiting. Buyers wanting a private pool or private garden must accept communal arrangements instead. Anyone with reduced mobility should test the steep gradient between the complex and the beach in person, and swimmers intending daily sea bathing year-round should note that water temperatures exceed 20°C for only about four months. A car remains practical for regional movement, despite the rail link, given the hillside topography.
The building dates from 2007 and the apartment was renovated approximately two years ago, placing the interior finishing well above the standard of unmodernised resale stock in the same belt. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped; photographs show integrated appliances in a combined kitchen-dining arrangement, which suits the compact footprint by consolidating circulation space. The living area opens directly onto the terrace through large glazing, a construction detail that matters both for the sea view and for passive solar gain on the south face. Technical installations include air conditioning for climate control, an alarm system and a floor safe, and the building provides lift access to the fourth floor, relevant for luggage, shopping and longer-term accessibility. The sale includes the full furniture package, so the practical turnover between purchase and first use or first rental is short. Storage is addressed with a private storage room in addition to the underground parking space, an arrangement that frees the 68 m² interior from seasonal clutter. The communal fabric, two pools, Mediterranean planting, gated perimeter, is described as well maintained, though communal elements in a 2007 complex should be assessed on site for reserve funds and upkeep schedules. Buyers conducting a technical survey may wish to focus on the terrace waterproofing and window seals, the usual checkpoints at this age and exposure level.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €360,000 for the existing home, sold fully furnished and including an underground parking space and a storage room, items that are often priced separately on this coast. At 68 m² of living area, this equates to roughly €5,294 per square metre before negotiation, a figure consistent with renovated, sea-view stock in the Benalmadena, Fuengirola belt. The existing tourist licence is a documented asset: it removes an application step for buyers intending holiday letting, subject to current regional regulations. As a resale in a completed 2007 complex, there is no staged price list or phase-based increases; the price applies to this specific unit only. Availability is immediate, since the property is key-ready.
Daily life in this apartment centres on a compact, self-sufficient holiday-home format. The fourth-floor position and south-facing terrace give natural light through most of the day, with an unobstructed line of sight over the palm gardens, the communal pool and the sea. Mornings can begin on the 8 m² terrace; the living room shares the same orientation, so the view is part of the interior experience rather than an occasional bonus. Practical errands are short: a supermarket sits in the immediate vicinity, two pharmacies operate within 2 km, and the density of restaurants and cafés, sixteen and nine respectively within that radius, reflects an established tourist infrastructure of 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds in the area. That scale cuts both ways: amenities are close and year-round, but the surroundings are noticeably busier in high season. The complex itself is gated, with a lift, alarm and safe, and two communal pools absorb much of the leisure need. For movement beyond the neighbourhood, Torremuelle station is 0.6 km away as the crow flies, giving access to the Fuengirola, Malaga commuter line, while 50 public transport stops across 7 lines serve the wider municipality. The steep 9.9% gradient to the beach means most residents drive or use local transport for the descent and return. Outside the summer window, the area calms down and functions primarily as a residential zone for a mix of permanent occupants and second-home owners.
The Higueron district sits on the Benalmadena hillside, close enough to the coast for sea views and elevated enough, 119 metres, to sit above the densest beachfront development. Everyday infrastructure is dense: within 2 km there are sixteen restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies, and education provision of thirteen primary and eleven secondary schools indicates a genuine resident population rather than a purely seasonal one. Two health centres serve the area. For recreation beyond the pools, the coastline offers three beaches within 1.3 km in a straight line, and sports facilities include Club Hockey Benalmadena at 1.1 km, the Club de Raqueta at 3.0 km and an ice rink at 3.4 km. Golfers can use the Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 1.9 km, with the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km. The Fuengirola marina lies 6.7 km away. Transport is a genuine strength of this specific location: Torremuelle station at 0.6 km provides a rail link along the coast, Carvajal and Benalmadena-Arroyo de la Miel stations add alternatives, and 50 bus stops across 7 lines cover local movement. The steep gradient remains the defining physical characteristic; it delivers the views but shapes how residents travel on foot.
The map shows the apartment's hillside position between Benalmadena and Fuengirola, with the three nearest beaches just over a kilometre downhill and Torremuelle station at 0.6 km. Note the elevation gain towards the coast, the contour of the terrain explains both the sea views and the steep walking route.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Higueron occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol: 22 km from Malaga and 27 km from Marbella in straight-line terms, with Fuengirola effectively next door, its marina lies under 7 km away. Benalmadena combines residential depth with mature tourism infrastructure, and the local housing market records around 2,299 transactions per year, indicating steady liquidity rather than a thin market. The district's elevation distinguishes it from the beachfront: views and light improve, while the sea becomes a short drive or a determined walk rather than a doorstep amenity. Provincial median income of €16,450 provides context for local purchasing power, relevant to buyers assessing long-term neighbourhood stability.
Distances are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, lies 1.1 km away, with two further beaches within 1.3 km. Malaga city is 22 km away and Marbella 27 km, positioning the property between the two anchors of the western Costa del Sol. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 12 km in a direct line, a practical advantage for frequent flights, while Gibraltar airport sits 85 km away as a secondary option. Rail access is the standout transport feature: Torremuelle station at 0.6 km connects to the coastal line towards Fuengirola and Malaga, meaning airport-bound travel can be completed without a car. By road, the A-7 and AP-7 corridors are reached via the local network down the hillside. The Fuengirola Supercharger at 2.6 km serves electric vehicles. Within the neighbourhood itself, the supermarket in the immediate vicinity and the cluster of cafés and restaurants within walking radius make day-to-day provisioning feasible on foot, with the caveat of the 9.9% return climb from the beach level.
| Beach Distance | 1.1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 12 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 85 km |
| Torremuelle | 0.6 km |
| Carvajal | 3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a mild Mediterranean regime: an average annual temperature of 17.9°C, consistent with the central Costa del Sol. Elevation of 119 metres above sea level tempers summer heat slightly relative to the immediate waterfront and contributes to the panoramic sightlines over the coast. The swimming season is measurable rather than anecdotal: sea temperatures of 20°C or warmer persist for approximately four months, roughly June through September, defining the core period for sea bathing outside the two heated communal pools. The hillside setting places the property within the transition zone between coastal urbanisation and the green backdrop of the Benalmadena uplands; the Mirador del Madroño viewpoint at 4.6 km and Mirador del Lobo at 5.0 km indicate accessible walking terrain inland. Rainfall in this part of Andalusia concentrates in the cooler half of the year, so the outdoor-oriented use of the terrace and pools follows a clear seasonal rhythm that buyers from northern Europe generally recognise.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest stretch of coast holds three beaches within 1.3 km as the crow flies: Playa Bonita at 1.1 km, Playa de Arroyo Hondo at 1.2 km and Playa Las Viborillas at 1.3 km. This density means beach choice becomes a matter of preference, quieter coves versus more serviced stretches, rather than distance. Golf options span casual and serious play: the Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 1.9 km suits short practice sessions, while the Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km offer full 18-hole rounds. Racquet sports are covered by the Club de Raqueta at 3.0 km, and the Club Municipal de Hielo at 3.4 km provides an ice rink, an unusual facility for the coast. For water-based leisure beyond swimming, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 6.7 km functions as the nearest marina with berths, chandleries and waterfront dining. Within the complex itself, the two communal pools and gardens carry most of the daily recreational load, particularly given the steep walk back from the beach.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.3°C | 55 mm |
| February | 12.3°C | 38 mm |
| March | 13.7°C | 102 mm |
| April | 15.6°C | 54 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 25 mm |
| June | 22.8°C | 9 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 9 mm |
| September | 22.8°C | 27 mm |
| October | 19.2°C | 68 mm |
| November | 14.7°C | 66 mm |
| December | 12.3°C | 51 mm |
Steep
Ref: VL741472
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Placed against current new-build alternatives in the region, this resale apartment occupies a distinct position. Aquamar in Torre del Mar advertises from €269,950, and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, both lower entry points, but both are off-plan or recently launched projects on the eastern and central coast respectively, without an established tourist licence or an immediate rental track record. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000, closer in price, though Estepona lies considerably further west, roughly an hour's transfer time from Malaga airport versus the 12 km straight-line distance that Higueron enjoys. The fixed €360,000 asking price here buys three things that new-build price lists do not bundle in by default: a documented tourist licence, a complete furniture package, and a parking space plus storage room within the purchase figure. On a per-square-metre basis, roughly €5,294 including those extras, the pricing sits at the upper end of Benalmadena resale stock, justified by the renovation status and the fourth-floor sea view rather than by floor area. Buyers comparing purely on size will find more space for the money inland or further east; buyers weighing licence, view and immediate usability are comparing a different bundle altogether. Market liquidity in the area is reasonable, around 2,299 housing transactions per year locally, which matters for exit scenarios as much as entry. The trade-off to weigh honestly: new-build warranties and modern energy performance versus a proven, licensed, furnished asset in a completed 2007 community whose communal condition can be inspected rather than promised.
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