This finca-cortijo near Benamargosa and Triana (Vélez-Málaga) in La Axarquía, Málaga, comprises two independent single-storey semi-detached houses of 108 m² each on a 2,044 m² plot. Built in 2000 and key-ready, the property offers six bedrooms and two bathrooms in total, two active rural tourist accommodation licences (VTAR), a private water well, covered porches, BBQ areas and paved patios with sea views. The asking price is fixed at €360,000, with Torre del Mar beaches roughly 20 minutes away by car and Lake Viñuela about 5 minutes.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The estate sits in the Triana area of Vélez-Málaga, in the inland Axarquía region east of Málaga. Lake Viñuela lies about 5 minutes away by car and the beaches of Torre del Mar roughly 20 minutes. Benamargosa, with a pharmacy, banks and cafés, is within a short drive, and Málaga Airport is approximately 32 km away as the crow flies.
The property provides two fully independent dwellings, each with three bedrooms, a bathroom, a living-dining room, a fitted kitchen with utility room and independent air conditioning. Outdoor space includes over 75 m² of paved patio per house, a covered porch, a BBQ area and a sun terrace suitable for an above-ground pool.
This is not a new-build development. The houses were completed in 2000 and are offered key-ready, furnished and prepared for holiday letting, subject to inventory confirmation. Two active VTAR rural tourist accommodation licences are in place, which is relevant for buyers considering rental use.
The property has no in-ground swimming pool; the sun terrace is designed for an above-ground pool to avoid excavation permits. Each house has one bathroom shared across three bedrooms. There is no communal infrastructure, and no completion date applies as the homes are existing. Rural amenities are limited to what Benamargosa provides.
Several buyer profiles map onto this property. A household seeking a spacious inland base with room for visiting family or friends can use both houses independently, with the second dwelling absorbing guests without shared circulation. An investor focused on holiday rentals obtains two separately lettable units with existing VTAR licences, allowing double occupancy income from a single purchase; the furnished, key-ready condition reduces the lead time before first letting. A combined arrangement, living in one house and renting the other, is also structurally possible given the independent entrances and separate air conditioning. Buyers wanting self-sufficiency in water may value the private well, which is common in this part of La Axarquía where agricultural properties historically rely on their own supply. The single-storey layout suits buyers who prefer to avoid stairs. Conversely, the property fits poorly with buyers requiring walkable access to restaurants and nightlife, a communal pool and urban services at the door, or a coastal frontline address; the nearest full beach town is a 20-minute drive. Those wanting a built-in pool should also note that only an above-ground pool is foreseen on the terrace. In short, this estate suits buyers who prioritise space, privacy, dual-use flexibility and inland tranquillity within reach of the coast.
The houses date from 2000 and follow the construction conventions of inland Andalusian family homes of that period. Interiors visible in the photographs show tiled floors throughout the living areas, wooden interior doors, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and standard bathroom fittings; the kitchen is fitted with an adjoining utility room, a practical separation for a rental property. Furnishings are included, subject to inventory, meaning the property can operate as a letting business or move-in home without an immediate furnishing programme. Technical provisions include independent air conditioning per house, a meaningful feature for a dual-letting setup, as each unit's consumption is measured and controlled separately. The single-floor construction of 108 m² per house keeps circulation simple and maintenance limited: three bedrooms, one bathroom, living-dining room and kitchen in a compact rectangular plan. Externally, the estate is organised for outdoor living: over 75 m² of paved patio per house, a large covered porch providing shaded seating, an independent BBQ area, and a sun terrace designed for an above-ground pool, a choice that avoids excavation permits but also means no permanent in-ground pool. The driveway accommodates three to four cars on the plot itself. The private water well is the most significant infrastructure element; buyers should have its yield, legality and any community water rights verified during due diligence. As with any property of this age, a technical survey is advisable to assess roof condition, electrical installation and plumbing before purchase.
The asking price is fixed at €360,000 for the entire estate: both houses, the plot of 2,044 m², the well, the outdoor areas and the two VTAR licences. This is an existing home, not a price-list development, so there is no range of unit types or from-price. The configuration gives a combined living area of 216 m² across six bedrooms and two bathrooms, which works out at approximately €1,667 per m² of built space including the land. Availability is immediate in principle, as the property is key-ready and offered furnished, subject to confirmation of the inventory at the time of sale. Buyers should verify the current status of both tourist licences through their legal representative.
Daily life here follows an inland Andalusian rhythm. The two houses each measure 108 m² on a single floor: three bedrooms, a full bathroom, a living-dining room and a fitted kitchen with an adjoining utility room. Independent air conditioning serves each dwelling separately, which matters both for comfort and for cost control when only one house is occupied. The plot of 2,044 m² is arranged around the buildings with more than 75 m² of paved patio per house, a large covered porch, an independent BBQ area and a sun terrace oriented for all-day exposure, with views extending towards the sea. A driveway provides parking for three to four cars, and a private water well serves the property. The nearest village, Benamargosa, has roughly 1,500 residents and offers a pharmacy, three banks and two cafés within 2 km, which covers day-to-day essentials. Vélez-Málaga, the regional hub approximately 11 km from Benamargosa, provides wider shopping, healthcare and services. Lake Viñuela, about five minutes away by car, adds walking and recreational options to the weekly routine, while the beaches of Torre del Mar are roughly a 20-minute drive for swimming and seaside amenities. The area is quiet by nature: an agricultural valley setting rather than a resort strip, with activity concentrated in the villages and along the coast. A car is necessary in practice; public transport exists in the wider municipality, with a dozen lines and 21 stops, but the estate's rural position means driving is the realistic mode for most journeys.
The estate stands in the valley landscape between Vélez-Málaga and Lake Viñuela, a setting of olive and avocado groves, small villages and quiet country roads. Benamargosa, roughly 11 km from Vélez-Málaga and about 46 km from Málaga city, has around 1,500 inhabitants and retains a working village life: a pharmacy, three banks and two cafés fall within a 2 km radius of local amenities, and the village holds a calendar that includes 32 local public festivities per year. For shopping beyond essentials, Vélez-Málaga functions as the regional centre, reachable within a short drive, while the coast at Torre del Mar, about 20 minutes by car, adds supermarkets, restaurants and a seaside promenade. Lake Viñuela, five minutes away, offers walking circuits, picnicking and a hotel-restaurant scene oriented towards the reservoir. Sports facilities in the wider municipality number five, and viewpoints such as El Egido (3.7 km straight-line) and Torre de Atalaya (4.0 km straight-line) mark nearby walking destinations. The area sits at roughly 103 m elevation, low enough to avoid steep mountain access but inland enough that the surrounding countryside begins at the gate. Life here is car-based and calm, with the rhythm set by village routines rather than tourism, although the coastal resorts bring seasonal traffic on the main A-7 and MA-5105 corridors in July and August.
The map shows the estate in the valley between Vélez-Málaga and Lake Viñuela in La Axarquía. Benamargosa lies just north-west, the coast at Torre del Mar to the south-east, and Málaga city and its airport to the west, a classic inland Axarquía position with the beach within a 20-minute drive.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol's geography, this estate belongs to the eastern Axarquía, the quieter, agricultural side of Málaga province, rather than to the resort corridor between Torremolinos and Estepona. Vélez-Málaga, the comarca's administrative centre, anchors the area, with Torre del Mar as its coastal outlet and Nerja further east marking the region's tourist edge. Positioned about 46 km from Málaga city and 32 km straight-line from its airport, the location trades coastal immediacy for land, space and inland pricing.
Distances are straight-line unless stated as travel times. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies approximately 32 km away as the crow flies, with a road journey that typically takes around 35-45 minutes via the A-7; Gibraltar Airport is roughly 128 km straight-line and Alicante-Elche about 358 km. The beaches of Torre del Mar are approximately 20 minutes by car from the estate, while Lake Viñuela is about 5 minutes. Benamargosa's amenities, pharmacy, banks and cafés, sit within a 2 km radius, and Vélez-Málaga is roughly 11 km from Benamargosa. Public transport in the area consists of 12 lines with 21 stops, concentrated on the villages and the Vélez-Málaga, coast corridor; for the estate itself, a car remains the practical mode of transport. Parking is on-plot, with space for three to four vehicles on the private driveway, so arriving and loading, relevant for holiday guests, is straightforward.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 32 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 128 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records an average annual temperature of 18.8 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in the coolest months to 27 °C in summer, a pattern typical of the lower Axarquía valley, where inland summers are warmer than directly on the coast and winters remain mild. The elevation of approximately 103 m places the estate in the valley floor rather than on a hillside, so access is level and the surrounding terrain is gently rolling farmland rather than steep mountain slopes. The swimming season in sea water at or above 20 °C lasts about five months, from late spring into early autumn, which matches the use pattern of the sun terrace and the above-ground pool option. The climate supports year-round outdoor use of the patios, porches and BBQ area, with the covered porch providing shade during the midday hours of summer. Rainfall in this region is concentrated in the cooler half of the year; the private well reflects the agricultural character of water management in the valley. Buyers sensitive to summer heat should note that inland valley locations such as this commonly register somewhat higher daytime temperatures than the immediate coastline.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coast at Torre del Mar, roughly a 20-minute drive, provides the nearest beaches and a full range of seaside services, from chiringuitos to water sports, with the swimming season extending about five months at comfortable water temperatures. Lake Viñuela, five minutes away by car, offers a different recreational register: walking routes around the reservoir, birdlife and quiet countryside, along with seasonal dining at the lakeside establishments. Closer to home, the plot itself functions as the primary leisure space, the paved patios, covered porch, independent BBQ area and sun terrace designed for an above-ground pool create a self-contained outdoor setting without excavation works. The municipality counts five sports facilities within reach, and two signed viewpoints, El Egido at 3.7 km and Torre de Atalaya at 4.0 km straight-line, mark accessible walking and sightseeing destinations in the immediate hills. There are no golf courses in the immediate data set for this location; the nearest coastal golf offering lies further along the Costa del Sol towards Málaga and beyond. For a household or rental audience, the combination is lake-and-beach rather than resort-based recreation.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Benamargosa is a town and municipality in the region of La Axarquía in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 11 kilometres from Vélez Málaga and 46 from the provincial capital. It has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The natives are called Benamargoseños.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.6°C | 64 mm |
| February | 11.9°C | 61 mm |
| March | 14.3°C | 57 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 38 mm |
| May | 18.3°C | 29 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 9 mm |
| July | 26.5°C | 0 mm |
| August | 27.0°C | 1 mm |
| September | 23.2°C | 13 mm |
| October | 19.2°C | 45 mm |
| November | 15.0°C | 76 mm |
| December | 12.2°C | 65 mm |
Ref: VL121049
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At a fixed asking price of €360,000 for two complete dwellings, this estate occupies a different segment of the market from the coastal new-build developments in the region. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950 for a single new apartment near the beach; Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. All three offer new construction, developer warranties and communal facilities typical of apartment complexes, but each delivers one dwelling per purchase. This finca, by contrast, provides 216 m² of combined living space, six bedrooms, a 2,044 m² plot and two separately lettable units with existing VTAR licences, a configuration the apartment developments cannot replicate. The trade-off is location and product type: the estate sits inland in the Axarquía valley, a 20-minute drive from the beach, whereas the comparables are coastal or near-coastal and come with on-site pools and managed communities. Buyers comparing per-square-metre costs will find the finca at roughly €1,667 per m² of built space including substantial land, while new coastal apartments in this region generally price above that level per built m² without land. The rental case also differs: an apartment in Torre del Mar competes in a large supply of similar units, while a licensed rural property near Lake Viñuela addresses a smaller, distinct market of visitors seeking inland tranquillity. Eastern Axarquía generally prices below the western Costa del Sol, Mijas and Estepona sit in the Marbella-centred price band, which is reflected in all four figures. The relevant comparison for a buyer is therefore not primarily price but use: new-build coastal apartment living versus an inland dual-dwelling estate with letting income potential and private land.
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