A traditional Andalusian finca in Las Cuevas, Comares, in the Axarquía region of Málaga province. The property offers 428 m² of built area arranged as three internally connected homes with a combined total of seven bedrooms and three bathrooms, set on agricultural land with an organic lemon grove and mixed fruit trees. The main house has undergone renovation; the second house requires complete renovation. Comares sits at approximately 703 metres above sea level, about 28 kilometres from Málaga by road. The asking price is fixed at €599,000, excluding purchase costs.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property lies beside a road near Las Cuevas, in the municipality of Comares, with tarmac access to the homes. Comares is one of the 31 villages of the Axarquía comarca, roughly 28 kilometres by road from Málaga and 24 from Vélez-Málaga. Mountain and countryside views surround the plot, with three viewpoints within 100 metres of the village centre.
The finca suits households seeking space, privacy and rural self-sufficiency rather than coastal convenience. Three separate homes allow multigenerational living or guest accommodation. A productive organic lemon grove, avocado, orange and mandarin trees, a private well (requiring repair), a barbecue area and multiple parking spaces support a self-contained country lifestyle.
This is an existing property, originally built in 1970, not a new-build development. House 1 has been renovated while retaining traditional features; House 2 requires complete renovation; House 3 offers attic space in its original character. Any conversion to commercial use, such as a retreat, would require the relevant adaptations and permissions.
The property does not include a swimming pool, although there is room to install one. House 2 is not habitable in its current state. The private well needs repair at an estimated €25,000. Amenities within 2 km are limited to two restaurants, one pharmacy and one café. There is no mention of central heating or air conditioning in the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A multigenerational family can occupy the three connected homes independently while remaining on one plot, each with its own bathroom. Buyers seeking a renovation project with character will find House 2 and the attic of House 3 offer scope for customisation within an existing traditional structure. The configuration also suits a small rural tourism or wellness venture, such as a yoga retreat, subject to the licences and adaptations Spanish law requires for such use. Agricultural buyers may value the productive organic lemon grove as an operational asset. The property suits those comfortable with mountain-village life: amenities are limited, distances are real, and winters at 700 metres are cooler than on the coast, with an annual average temperature of 15.3°C. It is less suitable for buyers wanting a turnkey holiday home near the beach, a managed community with shared facilities, or a property requiring no further investment. The need for well repair and a full renovation of one house means the purchase is best viewed as a phased project with a clear budget rather than a move-in-ready acquisition, despite the key-ready status of the renovated section.
The building stock dates from 1970 and reflects traditional Andalusian farmhouse construction: thick walls, rustic architectural features and a former bakehouse that documents the property's breadmaking past. House 1 has undergone renovation work that preserved these traditional elements, including a Moorish oven in an additional room, and it is currently habitable with kitchen and living areas. House 2 has not been renovated and requires complete restoration; its two bedrooms, three multi-use rooms, kitchen area and living spaces represent potential volume rather than finished accommodation. House 3 retains its traditional character, with attic space adding usable area beneath the original roof structure. Kitchens across the property are partially fitted, and the sale includes part of the furnishings. Utility spaces include a utility room, storage rooms and a tool shed for agricultural equipment. Photographic records show interiors with a fireplace and laundry facilities, alongside a damaged stairwell, which confirms that parts of the complex are in varying states of repair. Technical systems documented are electricity and drinkable water supply; the private well requires repair at an estimated €25,000. There is no pool, though the plot offers room for one. Buyers should treat the finishing standard as heterogeneous: one renovated home, one shell awaiting restoration, and one home with original features and additional attic space.
The asking price is a fixed €599,000 for the property as a whole, including the three homes, the agricultural land and the outbuildings. Agency fees are included in this price; purchase costs are not. Buyers should budget separately for notary fees, Land Registry fees and applicable transaction taxes (ITP, VAT and AJD). In addition, two concrete cost items are documented: approximately €25,000 for well repair and the full renovation of House 2, whose cost is not specified. Compared with new-build apartments on the coast, the price reflects land area and built volume rather than finishing quality, meaning the total investment depends heavily on the renovation scope the buyer chooses.
Daily life at this finca revolves around the land and the rhythm of a small mountain village. The property combines 358 m² of residential accommodation across three connected homes with 70 m² of storage buildings, a tool shed and a former bakehouse, giving the site a working agricultural character. House 1, with three bedrooms and a renovated interior that retains rustic elements, can serve as the main residence from the outset. House 2, with two bedrooms and three additional rooms, awaits full renovation, which allows the layout to be adapted to future needs. House 3 adds two further bedrooms and usable attic space under the traditional roof structure. Outside, the organic lemon grove forms the productive core of the plot, supplemented by avocado, orange and mandarin trees for household use. Mornings are typically quiet, with mountain views across the Axarquía hills and the village of Comares visible on its ridge roughly 700 metres above sea level. Shopping and services require a drive: Comares itself is a village of about 1,350 inhabitants with a primary and a secondary school, but larger retail and healthcare facilities lie towards Vélez-Málaga and the coast. The property is part-furnished, with partially fitted kitchens, and utilities include electricity and drinkable water. The private well currently needs repair, an estimated €25,000 investment, after which it would reduce dependence on mains supply for irrigation. A car is essential here; the nearest restaurants and café within two kilometres offer basic options, while the coast and Málaga are reachable within an hour's drive.
Comares is a white village of about 1,354 inhabitants (2025) perched at 703 metres above sea level in the Montes de Málaga foothills, one of the 31 villages of the Axarquía. Life here is slow and village-scale: within two kilometres of the property there are two restaurants, one café and one pharmacy. The village has one primary school and one secondary school, three sports facilities and 21 public transport stops across 12 lines, which is unusually good coverage for a settlement of this size, though services are infrequent compared with coastal towns. Three viewpoints sit within 100 metres of the village centre, underlining the area's reputation for panoramas over the Axarquía hills. Housing activity is minimal, with roughly five transactions per year in the municipality, which indicates a thin resale market. For daily needs beyond the basics, residents drive to Vélez-Málaga, about 24 kilometres away, or to the coast. The altitude of the property, 724 metres, means cooler nights than on the coast and occasional winter conditions, balanced by an average monthly temperature range of 15–28°C across the year.
The map shows the property near Las Cuevas in the municipality of Comares, at approximately 724 metres elevation in the Axarquía hills. Málaga city lies 21 kilometres to the south-west as the crow flies, with the coastline at Vélez-Málaga about 24 kilometres away by road. All distances shown are straight-line; actual driving distances in this mountain terrain are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Comares occupies the inland, mountainous eastern edge of the Málaga metropolitan region, within the Axarquía comarca. It sits 21 kilometres from Málaga as the crow flies, with Marbella and Granada both roughly 68 kilometres away in straight-line terms, on the western and north-eastern sides respectively. The position is inland rather than coastal: beach life requires a drive, while the trade-off is altitude, tranquillity and substantially lower property prices than the coastal Costa del Sol. On a regional map, the property represents the rural interior of a province otherwise known for its coastline.
Access to the property is by a tarmac lane directly from a road, and multiple private parking spaces are available on the plot. Málaga lies 21 kilometres away as the crow flies, with actual road distance longer given the mountain terrain; the airport, Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP), is roughly 30 kilometres in a straight line, making air travel feasible for international owners, subject to winding roads adding time. Vélez-Málaga and the coast at Torre del Mar are about 24 kilometres from Comares by road. Public transport exists in the municipality with 21 stops across 12 lines, but a car remains essential for practical living at this property. The nearest beach is on the Mediterranean coast near Vélez-Málaga; the swimming season in the region lasts about four months with water temperatures at or above 20°C. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 125 kilometres away straight-line and Alicante-Elche about 362 kilometres, neither practical for regular use.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 30 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 125 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property stands at 724 metres above sea level in the foothills of the Montes de Málaga, slightly above the village itself. This elevation produces a genuine four-season climate: the annual average temperature is 15.3°C, with monthly averages ranging from about 15°C in winter to 28°C in summer, cooler overall than the coastal strip. The regional swimming season lasts roughly four months. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, supporting the olive, almond and citrus cultivation that defines the Axarquía landscape. The immediate surroundings are mountain and countryside, with the property's own organic grove contributing to the rural setting. For buyers accustomed to coastal Andalusia, the difference matters: winter nights at this altitude can be cold, and homes from 1970 with traditional construction typically rely on fireplaces and standalone heating rather than modern insulated systems.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Recreation in the immediate area is land-based. Three viewpoints, including Mirador Puerta del Agua and Mirador de la Rueda, lie within about 100 metres of the village centre, and hiking routes through the Montes de Málaga foothills define weekend leisure. The village has three sports facilities. The Mediterranean coast near Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar, roughly 24 kilometres away by road, provides the nearest beaches, with a swimming season of about four months at water temperatures of 20°C or above. The property itself has a barbecue area, a private garden and room for a pool, allowing outdoor living on site. No golf courses are documented near Comares; the nearest golf provision lies towards Málaga and the western Costa del Sol. Cultural recreation is modest but authentic, with 34 local public holidays per year in the municipal calendar reflecting village traditions.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Comares is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 28 kilometers from the provincial capital and 24 from Vélez-Málaga. It is located in the foothills of the Montes de Málaga 703 meters above sea level. Comares is one of the 31 villages that make up the comarca of Axarquía.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 7.7°C | 46 mm |
| February | 8.9°C | 36 mm |
| March | 10.4°C | 128 mm |
| April | 12.6°C | 69 mm |
| May | 16.4°C | 35 mm |
| June | 21.3°C | 10 mm |
| July | 24.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 24.4°C | 5 mm |
| September | 20.3°C | 33 mm |
| October | 16.4°C | 56 mm |
| November | 11.4°C | 79 mm |
| December | 8.9°C | 55 mm |
Ref: VL934461
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €599,000, this finca occupies a different segment of the Málaga property market from the coastal new-build stock. Comparable projects in the data set are all coastal apartments: 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 developments offer turnkey finishes, shared amenities and proximity to the beach; this property offers land, built volume and agricultural assets inland. Per square metre, the finca's fixed price works out at roughly €1,400 based on total built area, but that comparison is only meaningful with the caveat that part of the stock requires renovation and the location is mountain rather than coastal. The market context in Comares itself is thin: about five housing transactions per year in a municipality of 1,354 inhabitants means limited resale liquidity, so buyers should expect a longer holding period or a specialist buyer pool, particularly for a property of this size and character. The Axarquía interior generally trades at a substantial discount to the coast, and properties with productive agricultural land and multiple dwellings attract a niche audience: rural tourism operators, wellness entrepreneurs and self-sufficiency buyers rather than the mainstream second-home market that drives Torre del Mar or Estepona. Median provincial income of €16,450 also frames local affordability differently from the international coastal market. For a buyer comparing options, the choice is essentially between turnkey coastal convenience at a similar or lower total price, and this inland project where the entry price is only the start of the investment.
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