A key-ready three-bedroom apartment in the Altos del Higuerón residential complex in Benalmádena, offered at a fixed asking price of €489,900. The property has 109 m² of living space, two bathrooms and a 19 m² south-facing terrace with panoramic views over the Mediterranean. Built in 2006 and located on the third floor, it sits within a gated complex with two communal pools and landscaped gardens. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are roughly 1.1 km away as the crow flies, and Málaga Airport approximately 12 km in a direct line.
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies the mid-segment between inland new-build developments and frontline coastal property. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, both notably lower entry points, but both are further from the sea and further from Málaga Airport; Torre del Mar in particular lies on the eastern Costa del Sol, some distance from the airport's 12-kilometre proximity that Higuerón enjoys. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000 and sits on the western end of the coast, closer to Marbella and Gibraltar but around an hour's drive from Málaga Airport. At a fixed €489,900, or roughly €4,500 per square metre, this property is priced above those new-build starting prices, which reflects three factors: the established residential location between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, the south-facing orientation with panoramic sea views, and the fact that the buyer acquires a finished, furnished home rather than a unit under construction. New-build buyers on the Costa del Sol typically accept delivery periods, construction risk and a finishing budget on top of the purchase price; a resale purchase of this type avoids those elements but involves a building that is now around twenty years old and should be technically inspected. The area's transaction volume of roughly 2,299 sales per year indicates a liquid resale market, which matters for anyone considering future resale or long-term rental use. Compared with other Benalmádena locations, Higuerón's elevated position trades beach proximity for views and relative quiet, a trade-off each buyer weighs differently.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in Altos del Higuerón, a residential urbanisation on the Benalmádena coast between Fuengirola and Torremolinos. The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, lies about 1.1 km away in a straight line, with the gradient from the complex towards the sea measuring around 9.9%, which means part of the route involves a slope. Torremuelle train station is approximately 0.6 km away as the crow flies.
The property offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 109 m² of built living space, including a living and dining room with direct access to a 19 m² south-facing terrace with sea views. The master bedroom also opens onto the terrace and has an en-suite bathroom. The complex includes two communal swimming pools, communal gardens, a lift and a gated entrance with alarm and safe in the property.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2006 and is described as key-ready, fully furnished and in good condition. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to take into account; the property can in principle be transferred in its existing state. Any completion date mentioned in the purchase process is indicative and depends on the transaction itself.
The apartment has no private pool and no private garden; both facilities are communal and shared with other residents. Parking is not listed among the property features, so no private parking space is documented. The steep gradient of roughly 9.9% towards the beach means walking routes back from the coast involve an uphill section. There is no mention of a storage room or wheelchair-specific adaptations.
This apartment fits a buyer who wants an existing, move-in-ready home rather than a new-build with a waiting period. The three bedrooms and two bathrooms make it workable for a family, including teenagers who need their own rooms, or for a couple who regularly host guests. The fully furnished state and the tourist character of the surroundings also make it a plausible second home: the owner can lock up and leave, and the gated complex with alarm and safe adds a layer of security during absences. Buyers seeking a holiday flat directly on the seafront should note the roughly 1.1 km distance to the beach and the slope involved; this property trades doorstep sand for elevation, views and a quieter residential setting. It is less suitable for someone who wants a private pool, a private garden or a documented parking space, since none of these form part of the property. Long-term rental use is feasible given the location between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, both year-round towns with schools and health centres nearby, though any rental plan should be verified against community rules and municipal regulations before purchase.
The apartment dates from 2006 and is presented in good condition with decorative finishes throughout. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped, and the property is sold fully furnished, which means the interior as photographed is largely what the buyer acquires. The living and dining room is an open space with large windows that bring in natural light and frame the sea view; photographs show a modern open-plan layout, a bedroom with a sea-view wall covering, and a bathroom finished with blue tiles and a walk-in shower. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and direct terrace access. Climate control is provided by air conditioning, which covers both cooling in summer and, in most installations of this type, heating in the cooler months. Technically, the property benefits from a lift in the building, a covered section on the terrace, a private terrace of 19 m², an alarm system and a safe. The construction is now around two decades old, so a buyer would typically have an independent technical inspection carried out to assess the state of installations such as plumbing, electrics and the air-conditioning unit. Communal areas, the two pools and the landscaped gardens, are maintained through the community of owners, and monthly community fees apply; the exact amount should be requested during the purchase process.
The asking price is a fixed €489,900 for this specific existing apartment; it is not a starting price from which other units vary. At 109 m² of living space, this corresponds to roughly €4,500 per square metre, before additional purchase costs such as transfer tax and notary fees. The property is sold fully furnished and with a fully fitted kitchen, which affects the total cost of moving in. Compared with new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, for example Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, this price reflects the established residential location, the sea view and the south-facing terrace. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the normal Spanish purchase process.
Altos del Higuerón is a residential complex on the elevated western side of Benalmádena, roughly 119 metres above sea level. Daily life here is oriented around the terrace and the communal grounds: two swimming pools set in Mediterranean gardens with palm trees, reached from the apartment via a lift. The south-facing orientation means the 19 m² terrace receives sun through the middle of the day and into the afternoon, with views over the sea, the gardens and the pool area. The living and dining room connects directly to this outdoor space, so the two function together for much of the year. The wider urbanisation sits between the coastal road and the hillside, with restaurants, cafés and pharmacies documented within two kilometres. The train stations of Torremuelle (about 0.6 km in a direct line), Carvajal (3.0 km) and Benalmádena - Arroyo de la Miel (3.1 km) connect the area to Fuengirola and Málaga, which reduces dependence on a car for some trips. The gradient towards the beach, at just under ten per cent, means that a walk down to Playa Bonita takes effort on the way back up; many residents use the train or a car for beach visits. Outside the summer months the area is considerably quieter than the seafront itself, as most tourist accommodation sits closer to the coast. The apartment's position on the third floor, with two bedrooms facing the surrounding mountains and the master bedroom facing the sea, gives each room a different aspect.
The immediate area around Altos del Higuerón is a built-up residential zone on the Benalmádena hillside. Within two kilometres, the data shows 16 restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies, which covers day-to-day needs without driving into town. Healthcare is available at two health centres in the vicinity, and education is well represented with 13 primary schools and 11 secondary schools in the area, relevant for permanent residents. For sport, Club Hockey Benalmádena lies about 1.1 km away in a direct line, with a racquet club at 3.0 km and an ice rink at 3.4 km. The Fuengirola Supercharger for electric vehicles is roughly 2.6 km away. Public transport consists of seven lines with around 50 stops, giving the area reasonable coverage; the Cercanías train from Torremuelle station, about 0.6 km as the crow flies, runs along the coast to Fuengirola in one direction and to Málaga in the other. A car remains useful for grocery runs, beach equipment and exploring inland, but it is not strictly necessary for every daily trip. Tourism in the wider area is substantial, 24 hotels with over 11,000 beds, which means the coastal strip is busy in summer while the elevated residential streets stay comparatively calm.
The map shows the apartment's position on the elevated Benalmádena hillside, about 1.1 km as the crow flies from Playa Bonita and 0.6 km in a direct line from Torremuelle station. The coastline runs from Carvajal beach in the east towards Fuengirola in the west, with Málaga Airport roughly 12 km to the north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Higuerón occupies a position on the Benalmádena hillside, between the coastal strip and the Mijas mountains, roughly midway along the stretch from Málaga (22 km straight-line) to Marbella (27 km). This places it centrally on the western Costa del Sol: the airport is about 12 km away, Fuengirola with its marina is the nearest larger town, and Benalmádena - Arroyo de la Miel with its train station and commercial centre is around 3 km. The area records about 2,299 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market, and the province's median income of €16,450 gives context to the regional economy, which mixes tourism, services and construction.
Distances in this section are straight-line figures; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, is about 1.1 km away, with Playa de Arroyo Hondo at 1.2 km and Playa Las Viborillas at 1.3 km. The route down from the urbanisation involves a gradient of roughly 9.9%, so the return trip is uphill. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 12 km away in a direct line, making it the closest airport by a wide margin; Gibraltar is around 85 km and Alicante about 401 km. Málaga city itself is roughly 22 km away and Marbella about 27 km, both reachable by car or, in Málaga's case, by train. Golf options include a pitch and putt in Benalmádena at 1.9 km, the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina is about 6.7 km away. Train stations at Torremuelle (0.6 km), Carvajal (3.0 km) and Benalmádena - Arroyo de la Miel (3.1 km) provide the main public transport links, supplemented by seven bus lines.
| 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 urbanisation sits at an elevation of about 119 metres above sea level, high enough to look out over the coastline but low enough to keep the walk to amenities manageable. The average annual temperature in the area is 17.9°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, with mild winters and warm summers moderated by the sea breeze. The swimming season, the period with sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts around four months, roughly June through September, which defines the window for swimming in the sea and the communal pools. The south-facing terrace extends outdoor use well beyond those months, as the Andalusian climate allows terrace living for most of the year. Inland from the coast, the terrain rises towards the Mijas mountains, visible from the two rear bedrooms; viewpoints such as Mirador del Madroño (4.6 km) and Mirador del Lobo (5.0 km) mark walking country within a short drive. The hillside position also means the apartment benefits from the sea breeze while avoiding the most intense heat of the seafront in high summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about 1.3 km in a straight line: Playa Bonita (1.1 km), Playa de Arroyo Hondo (1.2 km) and Playa Las Viborillas (1.3 km). All are on the Benalmádena coast, a stretch of sand connected by the coastal promenade towards Carvajal and Fuengirola. For golfers, the nearest facility is the Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 1.9 km, suitable for short-game practice, while full courses are found at Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (8.4 km) and Lauro Golf (9.0 km). Sports facilities in the area include Club Hockey Benalmádena (1.1 km), Club de Raqueta (3.0 km) and Club Municipal de Hielo, an ice rink, at 3.4 km. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, about 6.7 km away, offers moorings, boat trips and a range of waterside dining. Within the complex itself, two communal pools set in landscaped gardens provide the most immediate recreational option, usable during the roughly four-month warm-water season and beyond on sunny days.
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: VL144390
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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