A 96 m² apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in the Higuerón area of Benalmádena, between Fuengirola and Torremolinos on the western Costa del Sol. The home is part of a residential complex built in 2003 and includes an 85 m² west-facing terrace with views over El Higuerón, plus a sunroom with glass curtains for year-round use. The kitchen and both bathrooms have been recently renovated. A private underground parking space and storage room are included, and the communal grounds offer two swimming pools, one open throughout the year. The asking price is fixed at €439,000.
Within the Costa del Sol market, this resale apartment occupies a different segment from the current wave of new-build developments. Comparable new 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 from-prices typically apply to smaller units with more modest terraces, and all involve waiting periods for construction and delivery. The Higuerón apartment, at a fixed €439,000, commands a premium over those entry prices but delivers attributes that new builds at this level rarely combine: an 85 m² private terrace nearly matching the interior floor area, a completed renovation of kitchen and bathrooms, immediate availability, and a location within a hundred metres of a full-service resort. The position between Benalmádena and Fuengirola is also more central than Torre del Mar or Estepona, both of which lie further from Málaga airport, here roughly 12 km in a direct line, versus considerably longer journeys from the eastern and western extremes of the coast. The trade-offs are equally concrete: a 2003 building will not match new-build energy standards, the complex is communal rather than private in its pool and garden facilities, and the two-bedroom, 96 m² layout sits below the size of many new-build alternatives at similar prices in less central locations. The local market context, around 2,299 transactions per year in the area, with a provincial median income of €16,450, indicates an active resale market with steady international demand, which matters for buyers weighing future liquidity.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Higuerón sits on the elevated coastal strip between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, roughly 119 metres above sea level and about 1.1 km from Playa Bonita as the crow flies. The setting is urbanised and residential, with the train stations of Torremuelle and Carvajal within walking distance and motorway access about five minutes away by car.
The apartment is designed around outdoor living: an 85 m² terrace with all-day sun, a glazed sunroom usable in winter, and an open-plan living room connected to the outside space. Two renovated bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, air conditioning for hot and cold use, fibre optic internet and fitted wardrobes cover the practical side of daily residence.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of a complex completed in 2003 and is key-ready in good overall condition, with the kitchen and both bathrooms recently renovated. Furniture is optional, so the buyer can decide whether to take the home furnished or unfurnished.
The apartment has two bedrooms and 96 m² of living space, which limits its suitability for households needing three or more bedrooms. There is no private pool or private garden; the pool and gardens are communal. The gradient from the urbanisation to the beach is around 9.9%, described as steep, which affects walking routes to the coast.
This apartment fits a buyer who prioritises outdoor space and year-round usability over interior square metres. The 85 m² terrace is nearly as large as the interior itself, which is uncommon at this price point and mainly relevant for people who intend to spend most of their day outside, retirees, remote workers who want an outdoor workspace, or families with older children who need two bedrooms rather than three. It also suits buyers who want a move-in-ready home without a construction or renovation phase: the building dates from 2003, the kitchen and bathrooms are newly renovated, and the property is key-ready, so the first stay can begin immediately after purchase. The presence of a year-round pool and the proximity of Higuerón Resort make the home workable as a permanent base as well as a holiday residence. The location near Torremuelle station and the motorway suits buyers who plan to travel, Malaga airport lies roughly 12 km away as the crow flies. Conversely, the apartment is less obvious for households needing a third bedroom, a private garden or a private pool, or for buyers seeking a flat, direct beachfront setting, given the roughly 9.9% gradient between the urbanisation and the coast.
The building stock dates from 2003, which places it in the era of solid mid-market Costa del Sol construction: concrete frame, lift access, underground parking and communal gardens of a generous scale. Within the apartment, the most significant updates are recent: the kitchen is fully fitted with new units and appliances, and both bathrooms have been renovated to a modern standard, as confirmed by the interior photography showing a contemporary walk-in shower and clean tiled surfaces. The rest of the interior is described as being in good overall condition, with an open-plan living and dining area, large windows and a bright finish throughout. Climate control covers both hot and cold air conditioning, making the apartment comfortable across seasons, complemented by the glazed sunroom that captures passive heat in winter. Technical amenities include fibre optic internet, relevant for permanent residence and remote work, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and a private storage room in the building. The terrace is private and west-facing, with the solarium character of the space allowing all-day use. Furniture is optional, giving the buyer flexibility on interior styling. No information is available on the energy performance of the building, and as a 2003 construction it will not meet current new-build insulation standards; buyers focused on energy efficiency should verify this during a viewing.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €439,000. For that price the buyer receives 96 m² of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, an 85 m² terrace, a sunroom, a private underground parking space and a storage room, plus the recent renovation of the kitchen and both bathrooms. Compared with new-build alternatives in the region, where from-prices currently start at around €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, this home sits in the mid-range of the market, with the terrace surface and the Higuerón location as the main price-setting factors.
Daily life here centres on the interplay between indoor and outdoor space. The living room opens directly onto the 85 m² terrace, which faces west and receives sun throughout the day. In practice this means breakfast can move outdoors from late morning, and the terrace remains usable into the evening thanks to the afternoon and evening sun. The adjacent sunroom, fitted with glass curtains, extends this: on cooler winter days it functions as a sheltered sitting space with plenty of light. The two bedrooms are arranged for permanent or seasonal use, with fitted wardrobes in both and a recently renovated bathroom nearby. The complex itself has spacious communal gardens and two pools, one of which stays open all year, relevant for residents who swim outside the summer months or who live here permanently. One hundred metres away lies Higuerón Resort, offering a spa, gym, pool, restaurant and tennis and padel courts, effectively extending the leisure options of the complex. For shopping and services, the wider area between Benalmádena and Fuengirola supplies sixteen restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies within two kilometres, alongside thirteen primary schools and eleven secondary schools in the broader district. The train is a practical feature: Torremuelle station sits 0.6 km away as the crow flies, giving access along the coast without a car. The beach at Carvajal is five minutes by car or roughly fifteen minutes on foot, the latter involving the slope typical for this stretch of coast.
The immediate surroundings are those of a mature coastal urbanisation: low-rise and mid-rise residential buildings set among gardens, with Higuerón Resort a hundred metres away as the local anchor for sport and wellness. Within two kilometres the area counts sixteen restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies, plus two health centres, which supports permanent residence as well as holiday use. Education is well represented in the wider district, with thirteen primary schools and eleven secondary schools. The train line is the standout practical feature: Torremuelle station lies 0.6 km away in a straight line, with Carvajal and Benalmádena-Arroyo de la Miel stations at 3.0 and 3.1 km, giving a car-free connection towards Fuengirola and Málaga. Seven public transport lines serve the area across roughly fifty stops. The motorway is about five minutes away by car, linking the urbanisation to the whole Costa del Sol. For sport, Club Hockey Benalmádena lies 1.1 km away, the Club de Raqueta at 3.0 km and an ice rink at 3.4 km, while the Fuengirola Supercharger for electric vehicles sits 2.6 km from the door.
The map shows the apartment's position on the elevated coastal strip above Carvajal beach, with the train line and the A-7 motorway running along the shore below. Visible in the wider area are the beaches at 1.1 to 1.3 km, Higuerón Resort immediately adjacent, and the built-up corridor connecting Benalmádena and Fuengirola.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Higuerón occupies the coastal bench between Benalmádena Costa and Fuengirola, on the western Costa del Sol. Málaga lies 22 km to the north-east in a direct line and Marbella 27 km to the west, giving the location a central position in the region's most established residential corridor. The area records around 2,299 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid resale market. Compared with the beaches of Marbella or the rural hills further inland, Higuerón combines coastal proximity with elevated, views-oriented terrain and direct train access, a combination that defines its position within the region.
The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, lies 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; by car Carvajal beach is about five minutes, on foot roughly fifteen. The 9.9% gradient to the coast should be factored into walking routes. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 12 km away in a straight line, making air travel genuinely convenient; Gibraltar airport lies about 85 km away. Málaga city is 22 km distant in a direct line and Marbella 27 km, placing both within easy reach by car or train. Golf options start close by: Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 1.9 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km. The marina of Fuengirola sits 6.7 km away for boating and waterfront dining.
| 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 location sits at 119 metres elevation on the lower slopes of the coastal hills, which explains both the mountain views from the apartment and the slope towards the sea. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 17.9°C, and the swimming season, when sea water holds at 20°C or above, runs about four months, roughly June through September. The west-facing terrace aligns well with this: afternoons and evenings are the warmest part of the day, and the orientation catches the Atlantic-influenced evening light over the hills. The glass-curtained sunroom extends usable outdoor time into the cooler months, and the year-round communal pool compensates partly for the shorter sea-swimming season. For walking and nature, viewpoints such as Mirador del Madroño at 4.6 km and Mirador del Lobo at 5.0 km mark the nearby hills as accessible hiking terrain.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about 1.3 km in a straight line: Playa Bonita, Playa de Arroyo Hondo and Playa Las Viborillas, all part of the Carvajal, Torremuelle stretch of coast. Recreation extends well beyond the beach. Higuerón Resort, one hundred metres from the apartment, provides a spa, gym, pool, restaurant, and tennis and padel courts on a membership basis. Club Hockey Benalmádena is 1.1 km away and the Club de Raqueta at 3.0 km. Golfers can play Benalmádena Pitch & Putt (1.9 km) for short practice rounds, with the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km for full eighteen-hole play. Tourism infrastructure in the area, 24 hotels with over 11,000 beds, reflects the seasonal character of the coast: lively in summer, quieter but fully serviced in winter, with the Fuengirola marina 6.7 km away as a year-round destination for dining and strolls.
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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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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