A key-ready ground-floor apartment in Higuerón, between Fuengirola and Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol. Completed in 2025 and never previously occupied, the property offers 89 m² of living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private garden and terrace, and access to communal gardens and a swimming pool. The asking price is fixed at €795,000. Higuerón sits on the hillside above the coast, roughly 1.1 km from Playa Bonita as the crow flies, with Málaga Airport around 12 km away in a straight line.
Against comparable new-build projects on the Costa del Sol, this apartment is positioned at the premium end of the market for its size. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000, all considerably below the €795,000 fixed asking price here, though those figures are entry prices across a range of units rather than direct like-for-like comparisons. What differentiates this property is location maturity rather than scale. Higuerón sits in the central band of the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Benalmádena, with 2,299 housing transactions per year recorded locally, thirteen primary schools, eleven secondary schools and two health centres in the surrounding area, indicators of an established, year-round residential market rather than a newly urbanising one. Transport access is another distinguishing factor: the property is 0.6 km from a train station, roughly 20 minutes' drive from Málaga Airport and about 25 minutes from Marbella, which is difficult to match from Torre del Mar or Estepona. Against those eastern and western alternatives, buyers here trade interior floor area, 89 m² with two bedrooms, for immediacy of infrastructure and the Higuerón Resort environment with its spa, gym, padel and tennis facilities. Buyers comparing options should weigh whether the never-occupied 2025 finish, the private garden layout and the central coastal position justify the price difference relative to larger units available further from the airport corridor. The steep 9.9% gradient to the beach is also specific to this hillside position; flatter alternatives closer to the shore exist in Fuengirola town itself, typically in denser, more touristic settings.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Higuerón is a residential hillside area between Fuengirola and Benalmádena, at approximately 119 metres above sea level. The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, lies 1.1 km away as the crow flies, with the gradient down to the coast measured at 9.9%, which is steep. Torremuelle train station is 0.6 km away in a direct line, and the area is served by seven public transport lines with fifty stops nearby.
The apartment functions as a 'Garden Villa' concept: a ground-floor home with a private garden and terrace that extends the 89 m² interior outward. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one of them en-suite, suit a couple or small family. Air conditioning, fitted wardrobes, WiFi and a covered terrace are included, alongside access to a communal pool and private pool facilities.
Construction was completed in 2025 and the apartment has never been occupied, so the first owner takes delivery of an untouched interior. The delivery indication is that the property is key-ready now, meaning no waiting period for completion. As with all new construction, buyers should verify snagging and documentation with the developer or vendor before completion.
The property offers two bedrooms across 89 m² of living space, which places it at the compact end for this price segment; larger families may find the layout limited. The plot is 79 m². The steep 9.9% gradient to the beach means the coast is not a flat walk away. No private garage, storage room details or sea view are recorded in the available data; recorded views are of mountain and countryside.
This property fits a buyer who wants a finished, never-occupied new home without a construction waiting period, and who values outdoor living space over interior floor area. A couple seeking a permanent residence on the Costa del Sol with afternoon sun on a private garden terrace is the clearest match. The two-bathroom layout with an en-suite also works for those who regularly host guests, whether family visiting from abroad or friends staying for holiday periods. Buyers prioritising a second home near the coast will find the key-ready status convenient: no completion risk and the first summer season usable immediately. The location suits those who want to be near Fuengirola and Benalmádena amenities, thirteen primary schools and eleven secondary schools are recorded in the area, while keeping a hillside position with mountain views. It also suits buyers who intend to rely partly on public transport, given the proximity of Torremuelle station. It fits less well for buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a flat walk to the beach, or a sea view; none of those are part of this offering. The price point of €795,000 also places it in a segment where competing options include larger units in less established locations, so the trade-off between location and square metres is a central consideration for anyone comparing it with new-build projects in Torre del Mar, Mijas or Estepona.
As a 2025 completion, the apartment carries contemporary new-build standards. The interior includes fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom alongside the main bathroom, both finished in a modern style with glass shower enclosures, consistent with the photographic record. Air conditioning is installed for climate control, and WiFi connectivity is prepared. The 'Garden Villa' concept means the ground-floor design deliberately links the living area to the private garden and covered terrace, treating the outdoor space as a functional extension of the 89 m² interior rather than a residual strip. West orientation shapes how the finishes perform: the covered terrace provides shade in the late afternoon, extending the usable hours of the outdoor area during the warmer months. Within the communal development, residents have access to landscaped gardens and a communal swimming pool, and the wider Higuerón Resort facilities nearby include a gym, sauna, tennis and padel courts, a spa and a beach club, subject to any membership arrangements those facilities require. As with any recently completed building, practical completion does not preclude minor defects; a professional snagging inspection before final handover is standard practice and advisable. Buyers should request the full finish specification, appliance inventory and warranty documentation from the vendor, since the available data records the feature list but not brand-level detail on kitchen, sanitary ware or climate systems.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €795,000 as an existing, key-ready home completed in 2025. This is not a from-price on a price list; the figure applies to this specific unit with its 89 m² living area, 79 m² plot, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. At this price the property sits well above comparable new-build projects further along the coast, Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000, which reflects the established Higuerón location between Fuengirola and Benalmádena rather than the size of the unit. Availability is immediate given the completed construction status; the delivery date of 2025 is indicative and buyers should confirm exact handover terms directly.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around the ground-floor garden layout. The west orientation means the private terrace and garden receive afternoon and evening sun, which suits late-day meals outdoors and sunset use of the outdoor space. The covered terrace allows that use to continue in shoulder seasons and on hotter days. Inside, the two-bedroom, two-bathroom configuration with an en-suite bathroom works for a couple, for guests, or for a small family with one child. The communal gardens and pool provide the outdoor swimming option without private maintenance responsibility for those shared areas. The immediate setting combines a commercial area with mountain and countryside views, so everyday shopping is close at hand while the outlook remains green rather than urban. Within two kilometres there are sixteen restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies, which covers most daily needs without driving. The hillside position at 119 metres elevation means cooler evenings than directly on the seafront, and the recorded average annual temperature of 17.9°C reflects the moderate coastal climate. The rhythm of the area is residential rather than tourist-dense, though the wider municipality records 24 hotels and over eleven thousand tourist beds, so summer months bring more activity to the coast below. The steep gradient to the beach means most residents drive down or use the nearby train; the Torremuelle station, 0.6 km away in a direct line, connects to Fuengirola and Málaga.
The immediate surroundings offer a practical daily infrastructure: sixteen restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies within two kilometres, plus two health centres in the area. Education is well covered for a coastal location, with thirteen primary schools and eleven secondary schools recorded, which supports year-round family living rather than purely seasonal occupation. Train access is a distinguishing feature of this part of the coast. Torremuelle station sits 0.6 km away in a straight line, with Carvajal at 3.0 km and Benalmádena, Arroyo de la Miel at 3.1 km, giving a car-free link to Fuengirola, the airport corridor and Málaga city. Seven bus lines and fifty stops reinforce that accessibility. For sports, Club Hockey Benalmádena lies 1.1 km away, the Club de Raqueta at 3.0 km and an ice rink at 3.4 km; the Higuerón Resort adds gym, padel and tennis facilities nearby. An EV Supercharger in Fuengirola, 2.6 km in a direct line, serves electric-vehicle owners. The housing market records 2,299 transactions per year locally, indicating an active resale and rental environment. The area's character is residential and relatively quiet outside the summer months, when coastal tourism, 24 hotels and 11,154 beds in the wider area, increases footfall on the beaches below the hillside.
The map shows the property's position on the Higuerón hillside above the Fuengirola, Benalmádena coast. Note the cluster of three beaches within about 1.3 km as the crow flies and the steep gradient between the property and the shore. The train line and Torremuelle station sit just below the hill, connecting the area to Málaga and the airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Higuerón occupies the hillside between Fuengirola and Benalmádena, two of the most established towns on the central Costa del Sol. Málaga city and its airport corridor lie 22 km and 12 km away in straight lines respectively, Marbella 27 km, and Algeciras 91 km to the south-west. This positions the property in the densely serviced central band of the coast, where infrastructure, healthcare and international schools are concentrated, in contrast to the more dispersed eastern Costa del Sol around Torre del Mar or the western stretch towards Estepona.
The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, is 1.1 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Arroyo Hondo at 1.2 km and Playa Las Viborillas at 1.3 km. The recorded gradient from the property to the coast is 9.9%, described as steep, so the walk down and back involves a sustained slope; many residents drive or use the train for beach trips. Málaga Airport is approximately 12 km away in a straight line, roughly a 20-minute drive depending on traffic, which is one of the practical strengths of this location for international owners. Gibraltar Airport lies 85 km away in a direct line. By car, Marbella is around 25 minutes and Málaga city within reach via the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor; Málaga itself is 22 km straight-line, Marbella 27 km. For boat owners or coastal outings, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola is 6.7 km away as the crow flies. Golfers can reach Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 1.9 km, with Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km. Public transport, seven lines and fifty stops, plus the three nearby train stations give non-drivers genuine alternatives.
| 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 moderate Mediterranean pattern: an average annual temperature of 17.9°C and a swimming season of four months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, which is shorter than the hottest stretch of the Andalusian coastline further east. The elevation of 119 metres gives the property a slightly elevated position relative to the seafront, which typically means more breeze and cooler evenings than at beach level, at the cost of the steep 9.9% gradient between home and shore. The mountain and countryside views recorded for the property reflect that hillside setting. For walkers, the Mirador del Madroño viewpoint lies 4.6 km away in a direct line and Mirador del Lobo at 5.0 km, both reachable for hikes into the green belt between Fuengirola and Benalmádena. The west orientation of the terrace aligns with evening sun, so outdoor use naturally shifts to late afternoon and sunset hours. Rainfall in the region concentrates in the winter half of the year, and the 32 local public holidays per year structure the local calendar with numerous ferias and processions typical of Andalusia.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within roughly 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. The steep gradient means these are short drives or a determined downhill walk rather than a flat stroll, but the choice of three separate beaches within that radius spreads out summer crowds. For active recreation, the density of facilities is a defining feature of this location: Club Hockey Benalmádena at 1.1 km, Club de Raqueta at 3.0 km, a municipal ice rink at 3.4 km, and the Higuerón Resort with its gym, sauna, padel and tennis offering nearby. Golf options extend from the 1.9 km Pitch & Putt to full courses at 8.4 km (Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez) and 9.0 km (Lauro Golf). The marina at Fuengirola, 6.7 km in a direct line, adds waterside dining and boat trips. The four-month swimming season at comfortable sea temperatures combines with the communal pool, heated use depending on the community's arrangements, to extend water-based recreation beyond the beaches themselves.
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 |
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Ref: VL389020
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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