A key-ready second-floor apartment of 96 m² in the Jardines de Carvajal community, El Higuerón - Capellanía, Benalmádena. The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms including one en-suite, a living room with air conditioning, and a terrace with lateral sea views. A 23 m² covered parking space and a 4 m² storage room are included. The asking price is fixed at €475,000. The complex has a swimming pool, a children's pool, gardens, a park and a tennis court, with access restricted to owners. The beach and coastal path lie within walking distance.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in El Higuerón - Capellanía on Calle Júcar, a few metres from the beach and the coastal path. Playa de Santa Ana lies 0.5 km away as the crow flies, with the commuter train station of Arroyo de la Miel at 1.0 km. Access to the N-340 and A-7 motorway is straightforward, and Málaga airport is roughly 13 km away.
The layout serves a household needing three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with a 96 m² interior and an east to south-east orientation providing morning sun on the terrace. Communal facilities include a pool, children's pool and tennis court. Daily shopping is 1.4 km away at the supermarket, and a pharmacy is 1.3 km away, both reachable on foot.
This is an existing home, completed in 2000 and described as being in excellent condition. It is key-ready, so no construction phase or delivery waiting period applies. The community infrastructure, pool, gardens, park and tennis court, is established and in use. Interior photographs show a fitted kitchen with oven and washing machine, a dining area and a bathroom with bathtub.
The property is a second-floor apartment of 96 m², so no private garden or private pool is included; bathing facilities are communal. Parking is limited to one 23 m² covered space with a 4 m² storage room. The gradient to the beach is 8.2%, which is steep, and the swimming season for water above 20°C lasts about four months.
Ref: VL113803
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer who wants an immediately usable home rather than a waiting period: the apartment is completed, described as in excellent condition, and can be occupied after purchase without renovation work. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout with one en-suite suits families with children, households that regularly host guests, or buyers who want a dedicated work or study room alongside two sleeping rooms. It also suits anyone prioritising walking access to the sea, since the beach and coastal path are effectively at the end of the street, and the commuter train at 1.0 km removes the need to drive for trips along the coast. Buyers who value communal facilities without private maintenance will find the pool, children's pool and tennis court relevant, particularly households with young children. Conversely, it suits buyers less well if a private pool, a private garden or a large plot is the priority, since outdoor space here is the shared terrace-oriented model of an apartment community. The 96 m² footprint is comfortable but not expansive; households wanting a fourth bedroom or a large open living area will need to look further up the market. Finally, buyers sensitive to winter sea temperatures should note that the swimming season for water above 20°C is around four months, while the climate itself, an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, remains mild year-round for walking, tennis and outdoor living.
The apartment was completed in 2000 and is recorded as being in excellent condition, which for a building of this age indicates that maintenance has been carried out and that no systemic renovation is pending. Interior photographs confirm a fitted kitchen with an oven and space for a washing machine, a dining area with a round glass table, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a window, the latter a detail that matters for ventilation in a bathroom. Climate control consists of air conditioning with both hot and cold functions in the living room, covering heating in the milder winter months and cooling in summer. The second floor position places the home above street level while keeping stair access manageable. The terrace extends the living space outward with lateral sea views, and the east to south-east orientation determines when that terrace is usable: mainly morning through midday. Views from the living room and bedrooms are of greenery, nature and the mountains rather than the sea front, which reduces direct sun glare and provides a quieter visual backdrop. The community's shared infrastructure, swimming pool, children's pool, garden with fruit trees, park and tennis court, is part of the overall quality equation, since these facilities are maintained collectively through community fees. Buyers should factor in those recurring costs, along with the IBI property tax and the basura waste charge, when comparing the total cost of ownership against a newer build. The included 23 m² covered parking space protects the vehicle from sun and rain, and the 4 m² storage room adds practical space for beach gear, luggage and seasonal items that a 96 m² apartment cannot absorb internally.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €475,000. This is an existing, completed property, not a new-build development with a price list, so no from-prices or unit variations apply. The price includes a 23 m² covered parking space and a 4 m² storage room, which are permanent additions to the purchase rather than optional extras. At 96 m² of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the price per square metre works out at roughly €4,950 before accounting for the parking and storage. Comparable new-build projects in Benalmádena currently start between €338,900 and €430,000, typically for smaller or differently configured units. As with any resale, the final transaction price depends on negotiation, and purchase costs such as transfer tax and notary fees apply on top of the asking price.
Daily life here is shaped by the coastal position and the walkable scale of the neighbourhood. The beach is a few hundred metres away, and the new coastal path with its viewpoints begins nearby, giving residents a fixed route for morning walks and evening strolls along the shore. The apartment itself is oriented east to south-east, meaning the terrace catches morning and midday light while the living room and bedrooms look out over greenery and the mountains rather than directly onto the sea. The complex, Jardines de Carvajal, functions as a closed community: swimming pool, children's pool, a garden with fruit trees, a park and a tennis court are available to owners only, which limits through-traffic within the grounds. Practical errands are manageable on foot, the supermarket at 1.4 km and the pharmacy at 1.3 km sit within an easy walk, and the amenities within 2 km include 186 restaurants, 48 cafés and 28 pharmacies, reflecting how built-up and serviced this stretch of the coast is. The commuter train station at Arroyo de la Miel, 1.0 km away, connects the area to Málaga, Torremolinos and Fuengirola, so a car is useful but not strictly necessary for every trip. The steep 8.2% gradient to the beach is worth noting: the return walk involves a noticeable climb, which some residents will treat as part of the routine and others will plan around. Outside the summer months the neighbourhood retains its permanent population, supported by schools, health centres and year-round commerce.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with dense service provision. Within a 2 km radius the data lists 186 restaurants, 48 cafés, 28 pharmacies, 23 banks and 7 schools, which places nearly every daily need within walking or short-driving distance. The supermarket at 1.4 km and the pharmacy at 1.3 km are the anchors of the weekly routine. Healthcare is covered by a hospital at 3.6 km and two health centres in Benalmádena. Education in the wider municipality comprises 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools, relevant for families staying long-term. Transport options are unusually complete for a coastal position: the Cercanías commuter stations at Arroyo de la Miel (1.0 km) and El Pinillo (1.8 km) connect to Málaga city and Fuengirola, the road network offers direct access to the N-340 and A-7, and eight public transport lines with fifteen stops serve the area. For electric vehicle owners, a charging point is 909 m away, with Tesla superchargers in Fuengirola and Málaga at 6.5 km and 7.7 km. Sport is well catered for: an ice rink at 0.6 km, a racquet club at 1.0 km, the municipal sports centre at 1.1 km, and 219 sports facilities across the municipality. The supermarket run, school run and beach walk can all be done without touching the motorway, which keeps daily life local in character.
The map shows the apartment's position in El Higuerón - Capellanía, just inland from the Benalmádena shoreline. Note the cluster of beaches within 1 km and the train line running behind the coast toward Arroyo de la Miel. Distances shown are straight-line; roads follow the terrain.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Benalmádena occupies the central stretch of the Costa del Sol, 12 km west of Málaga and between Torremolinos and Fuengirola. The municipality counts 78,338 inhabitants (2025) across 27.2 km², and records 2,299 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market. Málaga (18 km) provides the regional airport, high-speed rail and cultural offering; Marbella (31 km) marks the upscale western end of the coast. Within this frame, El Higuerón - Capellanía sits on the lower coastal flank of the town, close to the border with Fuengirola.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de Santa Ana, is 0.5 km away, with Playa Malapesquera at 0.7 km and Playa de Bil Bil at 0.8 km, effectively a cluster of beaches within a ten-minute walk. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 9 to 13 km away depending on the measurement, making it a short drive or train ride for international travel. Gibraltar airport sits 89 km to the west. Málaga city, with its historic centre and high-speed rail connections, is 18 km away; Marbella is 31 km. Golf is well represented: Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 3.0–4.0 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 5.2 km, and Mijas Golf at 7.7 km. Benalmádena marina is listed among nearby settings. The commuter train is the strongest accessibility asset: from Arroyo de la Miel station at 1.0 km, residents reach Torremolinos, Málaga and the airport without a car. By road, the N-340 coastal route and the A-7 motorway are both directly accessible from Calle Júcar. A car remains useful for golf, bulk shopping and exploration inland, but is not required for the beach, the pharmacy or the supermarket.
| Beach Distance | 0.5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 89 km |
| Benalmadena - Arroyo de la Miel | 1 km |
| El Pinillo | 1.8 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, mild winters and warm summers moderated by the sea. The swimming season, defined by sea water at or above 20°C, lasts about four months, roughly June through September, which sets realistic expectations for swimming in the sea versus using the communal pool, which extends the season. The elevation of 54 metres above sea level keeps the apartment in the low coastal zone, so no significant altitude adjustment applies to daily life. The gradient from the property to the beach is 8.2%, classified as steep; in practice this means the descent to the sea is noticeable on foot and the climb back more so, especially in summer heat. The natural surroundings compensate: the area lies between the coastline and the foothills, and the apartment's living rooms and bedrooms look onto greenery and mountains rather than dense construction. Nearby viewpoints, Mirador Los Cañones at 2.6 km, Mirador del Madroño at 3.9 km and Mirador del Lobo at 4.1 km, mark walking routes into the hilly green belt above the town. The east to south-east orientation of the terrace aligns with the coastal wind and light pattern, delivering morning sun and shade by late afternoon.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is the defining recreational feature. Playa de Santa Ana at 0.5 km is the nearest, followed by Playa Malapesquera (0.7 km), Playa de Bil Bil (0.8 km), Playa de Torreblanca (0.9 km), Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal (2.2 km) and Playa Bonita (2.3 km). Two of these, Carvajal and Fuente de la Salud, hold Blue Flag status, the international benchmark for water quality and services. The new coastal path with its viewpoints begins a few metres from the building, providing a car-free corridor for walking, running and cycling along the entire shorefront. Golfers have a choice within a short radius: the municipal Pitch & Putt at 3.0–4.0 km for short rounds, the 9-hole Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 5.2 km, Mijas Golf at 7.7 km, and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 8.1 km. Sports facilities in the municipality number 219, including the ice rink at 0.6 km, the racquet club at 1.0 km and the Polideportivo at 1.1 km, all reachable on foot or by a short drive. For water-based recreation beyond swimming, the marina at Benalmádena offers the usual coastal options of boat trips and water sports. The tourism infrastructure, 24 hotels and over 11,000 beds, means restaurants and leisure venues stay open year-round rather than closing after summer.
219 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benalmádena is a town in Andalusia in southern Spain, 12 km west of Málaga, on the Costa del Sol between Torremolinos and Fuengirola.
| 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 | 19.8°C | 65 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 62 mm |
| December | 13.0°C | 49 mm |
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Within Benalmádena itself, this apartment competes against both resale stock and a wave of new-build projects. The closest comparables are Blossom Hills (from €338,900), Blossom (from €418,000) and Finca Doña María (from €430,000). Those figures are starting prices for new construction, meaning the actual unit price typically rises with floor level, orientation and specification, whereas the €475,000 asked here is a fixed price for a defined, finished home with parking and storage included. Set against that backdrop, the premium over the new-build starting prices buys immediacy, no construction phase, no delivery risk, plus an established community with mature gardens and functioning facilities. What the new-build projects offer in exchange is contemporary specification: modern insulation standards, current energy regulations and often larger terraces designed around the coastal view. A 2000 building predates some of these standards, which is reflected in the air conditioning being the main climate system rather than underfloor heating or aerothermal technology. Locationally, El Higuerón - Capellanía sits in the beachside band of Benalmádena, closer to the shore than most hillside new-build developments, which tend to trade sea proximity for panoramic views and quieter surroundings. The gradient of 8.2% to the beach is the physical expression of that trade-off in reverse. Regionally, Benalmádena's position between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, 12 km from Málaga and 31 km from Marbella, places it in the busiest and best-connected section of the Costa del Sol. The 2,299 annual housing transactions indicate liquidity: resale homes in this municipality change hands regularly, which matters for buyers who want the option of selling within a foreseeable horizon. Compared with Marbella, prices per square metre run lower; compared with inland Málaga province, they run higher, the coastal premium in its standard form.
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