A key-ready, top-floor penthouse of 123 m² in the Higuerón West development between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, completed in 2023. The asking price is fixed at €785,000. The home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 40 m² terrace with panoramic sea views, underfloor heating, air conditioning, two underground parking spaces and an 8 m² storage room. A valid tourist rental license is in place. Playa Bonita lies 1.1 km away as the crow flies, and Torremuelle train station is within walking distance of the development.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse sits in Higuerón, a residential urbanisation on the coastal slope between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, at roughly 119 metres above sea level. The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, lies 1.1 km away in a straight line. The gradient towards the coast measures 9.9%, which means the walk back uphill from the sea is noticeably steep. Torremuelle station is 0.6 km away, giving direct rail access along the coast.
The property is arranged for year-round living: an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, underfloor heating throughout and integrated air conditioning. The 40 m² south-to-west facing terrace extends the living space outdoors with covered sections for shade. A communal pool serves the urbanisation. Two underground parking spaces and a storage room are included in the purchase.
Construction was completed in 2023 and the penthouse is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. The delivery date is indicative and should be confirmed during the transaction. As an existing, completed home, the asking price of €785,000 is fixed rather than a starting price from a developer price list. The build condition is recorded as good to excellent.
The property does not include a private pool; swimming facilities are communal. There is no private garden, and the plot is not detached. The steep 9.9% gradient between the home and the beach limits easy walking for some residents. Community rules apply within the urbanisation, and use of the tourist license for rentals is subject to local regulations. No price flexibility is indicated in the listed data.
This penthouse fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a second home on the Costa del Sol with immediate availability will find the key-ready status removes the waiting period associated with off-plan purchases. Households wanting three bedrooms and year-round comfort will note the underfloor heating, air conditioning and two bathrooms, which support extended stays through winter months as well as summer. Buyers focused on rental returns form a further group: the valid tourist license permits short-term letting, and the location between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, close to a train station and the airport, supports demand in that segment. The 40 m² sea-facing terrace and top-floor position appeal to those for whom outdoor living and views are central to the purchase. It is equally relevant for a partial relocation, since the area has schools, health centres and year-round amenities rather than a seasonal infrastructure. On the other hand, buyers wanting a private pool or a detached villa plot should look elsewhere, as this is an apartment within a community. Those who intend to walk to the beach daily should also weigh the steep gradient, which makes the return journey demanding. A car, or use of the nearby train, is the practical way to reach the coast and surrounding towns for most residents.
The home was completed in 2023 and its condition is recorded as good to excellent, which for a recent build typically means modern construction standards and contemporary materials. The specification includes underfloor heating throughout the property, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms as well, providing even heat distribution without radiators. Integrated air conditioning handles cooling in the warmer months, and automatic electric blinds allow the sun exposure on the south and west façades to be managed at the touch of a button, a practical feature given the intensity of afternoon sun on the terrace. The interior layout places an open-plan kitchen, dining and living zone at the centre, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The main bedroom appears to have direct access to the terrace through sliding glass doors, based on the property images. The 40 m² terrace includes a covered section, extending its usable hours into the hottest part of the day and providing shelter in the rare instances of rain. Two underground parking spaces come with the property, along with an 8 m² storage room, a practical combination for a household with two cars or for storing beach and sports equipment. The communal pool is shared with the wider urbanisation. Views from the property take in the sea, the communal gardens and pool area, and the surrounding urban landscape. No information is available in the data about appliance brands, kitchen specification or the exact energy performance, so buyers should verify these details during a viewing. As with any recent build, snagging and warranty conditions under Spanish law apply to the construction, and confirmation of these should form part of the purchase process.
The asking price is fixed at €785,000 for this existing, key-ready penthouse; it is not a from-price. That equates to roughly €6,380 per m² of living area, excluding the terrace, parking spaces and storage room, which are transferred with the property. For context in the wider region, new-build projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar start from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950, though those are developments in earlier phases and different locations, without the completed finishes, tourist license and top-floor position of this home. Availability is immediate, as construction finished in 2023 and the keys are held at the office. Prospective buyers should confirm current availability, community fees and transaction costs directly, as these are not included in the listed data.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around the top-floor position and the terrace. With south, southwest and west orientation, the 40 m² outdoor space receives sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, and the panoramic sea views make the terrace a natural extension of the living area for meals and relaxation. The open-plan interior connects the kitchen, dining and living zones, with sliding glass doors opening onto the terrace from both the living room and a bedroom. Inside, underfloor heating runs throughout the home, including the bathrooms, and integrated air conditioning with automatic electric blinds manages the indoor climate across seasons. The neighbourhood itself is suburban in character, set within an established urbanisation. Within two kilometres there are sixteen restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies, which covers most daily needs without driving. The Higuerón Hotel, a five-minute walk away, adds sports, wellness and dining facilities that residents can access nearby. The train station at Torremuelle, 750 metres from the development, connects the location to Fuengirola in one direction and Benalmádena, Torremolinos and Málaga in the other, so the coast is reachable without a car for many trips. For groceries, schools and healthcare, the surrounding area offers thirteen primary schools, eleven secondary schools and two health centres, indicating a settled residential population rather than a purely seasonal one. The steep gradient towards the beach means residents will typically drive down or use the train for beach visits rather than walk, particularly in warm weather. Evenings tend to be quiet given the elevated position above the coastal road, and the swimming season of roughly four months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, frames the main period of coastal use from late spring to early autumn.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with strong accessibility. Within two kilometres, the data records sixteen restaurants, nine cafés and two pharmacies, giving residents everyday options within a short drive or a longer walk. The area also hosts 24 hotels with a combined 11,154 beds, reflecting the tourism weight of the Benalmádena, Fuengirola corridor. Education and healthcare infrastructure, thirteen primary schools, eleven secondary schools and two health centres, indicate a year-round community rather than a holiday-only zone. Public transport is well developed for a suburban setting: seven lines and fifty stops serve the area, and Torremuelle train station lies just 0.6 km away, with Carvajal at 3.0 km and Benalmádena, Arroyo de la Miel at 3.1 km. This rail connection is one of the location's most practical assets, linking the urbanisation directly to Fuengirola, the airport area and Málaga city. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger is 2.6 km away. Sports facilities are close at hand, including Club Hockey Benalmádena at 1.1 km, a racquet club at 3.0 km and an ice rink at 3.4 km. Housing market activity in the area is substantial, with 2,299 transactions per year recorded, which suggests reasonable liquidity for resale. The elevated position at 119 metres gives the penthouse its sea views, at the cost of a 9.9% gradient towards the beach.
The map shows the penthouse's elevated position between Benalmádena and Fuengirola, with the beaches of Playa Bonita directly below and the train line connecting along the coast to Málaga and its airport. The markers indicate distances measured in a straight line; actual road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Higuerón occupies a mid-position on the western Costa del Sol: Málaga city lies 22 km to the northeast, Marbella 27 km to the southwest, and the border town of Algeciras 91 km further down the coast. This places the penthouse between the region's principal urban centre and its most established resort town, with both reachable in well under an hour by car or, in Málaga's case, by train. The immediate area belongs to the Benalmádena, Fuengirola belt, one of the most densely amenity-served stretches of the coast, as reflected in the hotel stock, school provision and housing transaction volume. Compared with quieter inland or eastern locations, this is a well-connected, infrastructure-rich position that trades remoteness for convenience.
Distances in this section are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances and travel times will be longer. The nearest beach, Playa Bonita, lies 1.1 km away, with Playa de Arroyo Hondo at 1.2 km and Playa Las Viborillas at 1.3 km, all effectively adjacent stretches of coastline. Málaga city is 22 km away and Marbella 27 km, positioning the home between the two anchors of the western Costa del Sol. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 12 km away, less than fifteen minutes by car according to the existing description. Gibraltar Airport is 85 km away as an alternative. The train network provides the main public transport link: Torremuelle station is 0.6 km from the development, roughly a 750-metre walk according to the listing, and connects along the C-1 line to the airport, Málaga and Fuengirola. Golfers have Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 1.9 km, with the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina lies 6.7 km away for boat trips and waterfront dining. A car remains useful for beach visits given the steep gradient, but daily rail commuting or airport trips are feasible without one.
| 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 records an average annual temperature of 17.9°C, consistent with the mild Mediterranean climate of the Málaga coastline, where winters rarely bring frost and summers are warm and dry. The swimming season lasts about four months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, typically from June into early October, which defines the main period for beach and pool use. The penthouse sits at 119 metres above sea level, high enough to clear the coastal buildings and secure the panoramic sea views, but not so high as to feel remote from the coast. The slope between the home and the sea measures 9.9%, a gradient that shapes daily routines: downhill walks are pleasant, while the return is steep enough that most residents drive or use the train to reach the beach. The hills behind Benalmádena also offer walking terrain, with viewpoints at Mirador del Madroño (4.6 km) and Mirador del Lobo (5.0 km) providing routes into the natural surroundings. Afternoon and evening sun dominates the south-to-west orientation, so the terrace is at its best from midday onwards, with sunset over the Mediterranean a recurring feature of the top-floor position.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.3 km in a straight line: 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 the practical route is by car or via Torremuelle station, but the coastline is close in absolute terms. Golf options surround the location: Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt is 1.9 km away for short-game practice, while full courses include Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.4 km and Lauro Golf at 9.0 km. For sports beyond golf, Club Hockey Benalmádena sits 1.1 km away, a racquet club at 3.0 km and Club Municipal de Hielo, an ice rink, at 3.4 km, an unusually varied set for a coastal suburb. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, at 6.7 km, offers a marina with berths, boat trips and waterfront restaurants. The communal pool within the urbanisation covers daily swimming without leaving the development, and the four-month warm-water season means sea swimming is comfortable from late spring through early autumn. The Higuerón Hotel, a five-minute walk away, adds sports and wellness facilities that broaden the recreation options close to home.
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: VL396237
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €785,000 for 123 m², this penthouse sits at the upper end of the accessible Costa del Sol market, and the comparison with current new-build projects clarifies why. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950. Those entry prices reflect smaller units in earlier construction phases, in locations that trade some convenience for cost, Torre del Mar lies east of Málaga, Estepona is a further drive from the airport, and Mijas positions vary considerably between coast and hillsides. The penthouse's price is fixed rather than a from-price, because it is a completed, existing home rather than a project with a price list. What the premium buys is threefold: a top-floor position with panoramic sea views and a 40 m² terrace, a build from 2023 with underfloor heating and integrated climate systems already installed, and a location in the Benalmádena, Fuengirola belt where the train station, airport access and beach are all within short reach. The valid tourist license also distinguishes it from many new-build developments, where short-term letting permissions are increasingly restricted; buyers comparing this home with off-plan alternatives should factor that difference into any rental yield calculation. Against resale stock in Higuerón itself, a 2023 completion with parking for two cars and storage represents a recent segment of the local supply. The wider market context shows 2,299 housing transactions per year in the area, indicating an active market. Buyers prioritising space per euro will find more of it further east or west along the coast; buyers prioritising views, completion status and connectivity will find this position harder to replicate at the same specification.
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