An established restaurant premises of 176 m² is offered for sale at a fixed asking price of €245,000. The business has traded since 1976 and is situated within a residential urbanisation on the New Golden Mile, close to the sea. The premises seat 18 guests on a covered, sunny terrace and 13 indoors, with a fully fitted kitchen. The interior features wooden furniture, a wine rack and a bar area, giving the space a traditional character. This listing concerns the acquisition of an existing hospitality business rather than a residential property, which has implications for financing, operating licences and continued trading.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The restaurant sits within a residential urbanisation in Málaga, close to the sea according to the listing details. The surrounding area is well served: within two kilometres there are 23 restaurants, 27 pharmacies and 7 banks. A railway station lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies, and 22 public transport stops across 4 lines serve the district, which reduces dependence on a car for daily operations.
This is a commercial property, not a home; there are no bedrooms or bathrooms. It functions as a hospitality space: an indoor dining room with wooden floors and a wine rack, a bar with a television, and an outdoor section with an orange canopy seating 18. The fully fitted kitchen supports daily service. Buyers seeking a residence rather than a business would need to look elsewhere.
The premises date from 1970 and are offered as a resale, key-ready. This means no construction phase or delivery schedule applies; the business is trading and can in principle continue under new ownership. Buyers should verify the current condition of a building of this age, including installations, through technical inspection before purchase.
The property does not offer residential features: no bedrooms, no bathrooms, no private parking beyond street parking, and no garden or pool. It is a resale commercial unit from 1970, not a new-build project. Any intended change of use, renovation or rebranding would require the relevant municipal licences. Figures such as turnover or staff costs are not included in the available data.
Ref: VL553092
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This listing fits a specific buyer profile: someone seeking an operating hospitality business rather than a home. Typical situations include a buyer with restaurant experience who wants a turnkey operation with an existing clientele built up over decades, or an investor looking for a commercial asset with income potential in a residential area of Málaga. The profile suits those planning to run the business themselves, as the value lies partly in continuity of trade. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a residence, a holiday apartment or a plot for redevelopment, since the property has no residential facilities and any change of use would require municipal approval. The location within a residential urbanisation means the customer base is largely local, which appeals to buyers who prefer steady year-round trade over seasonal tourism peaks, though the nearby hotels add a supplementary visitor market. Buyers should be prepared for the responsibilities of an existing business: staff, suppliers, licences and the maintenance demands of a building from 1970. Financing also differs from a residential mortgage; commercial premises are typically financed under different conditions. In short, this acquisition makes sense for an operator or investor focused on the hospitality sector who values an established location near the sea, good public transport links and an urban catchment area, and who has verified the financial records of the business before commitment.
The available information on the interior comes from the listing photographs and the stated features. The images show a café-style interior with wooden furniture, a dining room with wooden floors, a wine rack integrated into the dining area, and a bar with a television and a view towards the outdoors. The terrace is covered by an orange canopy, which provides shade for the 18 outdoor tables. The kitchen is described as fully fitted, meaning the essential equipment for service is in place, though the age and condition of individual appliances are not specified and should be checked during a viewing. The building itself dates from 1970, which places it more than fifty years after construction; electrical installations, plumbing, ventilation and gas systems of that era warrant a technical survey before purchase, both for operational safety and for compliance with current hospitality regulations. The style of the finishes is traditional rather than contemporary: dark wood, character furnishings and an established layout that reflects the restaurant's long history rather than a recent refurbishment. Whether this character is an asset or a renovation project depends on the buyer's concept. No information is available on recent renovation work, energy performance documentation for commercial use, or accessibility provisions such as step-free access. Buyers should request the municipal opening licence (licencia de actividad), the last inspection reports and an inventory of kitchen equipment as part of due diligence.
The asking price is fixed at €245,000 for the freehold of an existing restaurant business trading since 1976. This is not a new-build price list; no unit variations apply. The price covers 176 m² of premises with a fully fitted kitchen, an indoor dining area for 13 tables, and a terrace for 18. For context, comparable residential new-build projects in the region start at around €205,000 in Mijas and €269,950 in Torre del Mar, so the asking price sits within the range of a modest apartment while buying commercial premises instead. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the standard due diligence for an operating business, including transfer of licences and leasehold or freehold verification.
The premises operate as a neighbourhood restaurant embedded in a residential urbanisation on the western side of Málaga. In practical terms this means a clientele drawn largely from the surrounding homes and the wider district, with 23 other restaurants and 4 cafés within two kilometres providing both competition and footfall. The layout follows a classic Spanish hospitality pattern: 13 indoor tables in a dining room with wooden floors and a wine rack, a bar area with a television for daytime trade, and 18 terrace tables under an orange canopy for the long warm season. With average monthly temperatures ranging from 12°C in winter to 27°C in summer, the terrace can realistically be used for a large part of the year. The setting is urban rather than touristic, although 24 hotels with nearly 6,900 beds in the wider area indicate a steady visitor base. Daily provisioning is straightforward given the density of pharmacies, banks and other amenities nearby, and the kitchen is fully fitted. The rhythm of the business is therefore that of a local restaurant: lunch and dinner services anchored in the urbanisation, with seasonal peaks in the warmer months when outdoor seating is at full capacity. A buyer takes over an operating concept that has existed since 1976, which carries both an established customer base and the operational obligations of an existing hospitality business.
The immediate surroundings are those of a dense residential district on Málaga's western side. Within two kilometres, the area counts 23 restaurants, 27 pharmacies, 7 banks, 4 cafés and a dentist, which indicates a fully developed urban fabric with daily needs covered on foot or by short drive. Two health centres serve the area, and education is well represented with 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools nearby, a sign of a permanent, family-oriented population rather than a seasonal resort zone. Sport facilities are close at hand: a football pitch and a petanque court both lie 0.6 km away as the crow flies, with another football field at 1.1 km. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 22 stops in the vicinity, and Los Prados railway station is 0.8 km away in a straight line, giving a practical rail connection towards the city centre. For a hospitality business this environment means a stable local catchment throughout the year, with the surrounding urbanisations supplying the core clientele. The district is urban and therefore busier than a coastal village; buyers expecting tranquillity should note that this is a working residential neighbourhood. Street parking is the only parking arrangement stated, which is a relevant operational consideration for deliveries and for customers arriving by car.
The map shows the restaurant's position within a residential district of Málaga, close to the airport corridor and the western beaches. Los Prados station lies within walking distance to the north, and the coastline with Playa de la Misericordia is roughly 3 km to the south-east as the crow flies.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, this location sits on the Málaga city side rather than in the resort belt of Marbella and Estepona, despite the New Golden Mile reference in the listing. The practical consequence is an urban, year-round environment with strong transport links: the airport at roughly 4 km as the crow flies and a Cercanías railway station under one kilometre away. Compared with coastal villages further west, the district trades tranquillity for density of amenities and catchment. Málaga's centre, with its cultural and commercial offer, is a short rail journey away, while the beaches and marinas of the western seafront complete the regional picture.
Accessibility is one of the strong points of this location. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 4 km away as the crow flies, an unusually short distance for a hospitality business and convenient for international guests and owners alike. The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, is 3.0 km in a straight line, with Playa Sacaba at 3.4 km and Playa de San Andrés at 3.5 km; the terrain towards the coast is flat, with an average gradient of 1.1 per cent. Two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina and the Real Club Mediterrántico, sit at approximately 5.2 and 5.3 km respectively. Golf is available at Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (5.2 km) and Club de Golf Málaga Parador (5.4 km). Rail access is good: besides Los Prados station at 0.8 km, Guadalhorce and Clínico stations are both 1.6 km away in a direct line. Electric-vehicle charging points are available at 1.6 km and 1.8 km. Note that all distances are straight-line figures; actual road distances are longer. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 100 km away and Alicante about 387 km, which matters only for buyers comparing arrival routes.
| Beach Distance | 3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 100 km |
| Los Prados | 0.8 km |
| Guadalhorce | 1.6 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.7°C and monthly averages ranging from 12°C in the coolest months to 27°C in summer. For a terrace restaurant this translates into a long outdoor season: the canopy-covered terrace of 18 tables can realistically operate for most of the year, with the hottest months requiring shade and the winter months still allowing midday outdoor service on many days. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, which frames the peak visitor period rather than the full trading year. The site lies at 37 metres above sea level with a flat gradient of 1.1 per cent towards the beach at Playa de la Misericordia, 3.0 km away as the crow flies. For nature interest, several viewpoints lie within a few kilometres: Mirador Torre del Atabal at 3.2 km, a seabird observatory at 4.5 km and Mirador de Churriana at 4.8 km, all straight-line distances. The setting is urban-coastal: green space exists mainly in the form of sports grounds and the coastal strip, not extensive natural parkland at the doorstep.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest stretch of coast is Playa de la Misericordia at 3.0 km in a straight line, a long urban beach west of Málaga's centre, followed by Playa Sacaba (3.4 km) and Playa de San Andrés (3.5 km). These beaches form part of the leisure offer that draws visitors and residents to the western seafront, particularly during the roughly four-month warm-water season. Golfers have three courses within reach: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 5.2 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course at 7.8 km, all measured directly. Sports facilities are closer still, with a football pitch and petanque courts 0.6 km away. Marina options include IGY Málaga Marina (5.2 km) and Marina Real Club Mediterrántico (5.3 km) for berths and waterfront dining. Tourism infrastructure in the wider area is substantial, 24 hotels with around 6,900 beds, which supports a year-round flow of visitors alongside the local residential population. For the restaurant specifically, this mix of beaches, golf and marinas provides the leisure backdrop that keeps the district active beyond the immediate neighbourhood.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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This listing differs fundamentally from the comparable residential projects typically shown alongside it. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000, all new-build housing with delivery schedules, community facilities and residential financing routes. The restaurant here is a resale commercial property from 1970 with a fixed asking price of €245,000, positioned within the same broad budget band but in an entirely different asset class. In terms of location, the premises sit in urban Málaga near the airport corridor, a few kilometres from the city's western beaches, rather than in the resort towns east or west along the coast. This has consequences for the buyer profile: the residential comparables suit lifestyle buyers and second-home investors, whereas this acquisition targets hospitality operators or commercial-property investors. The local market context is active, with 3,163 housing transactions per year recorded in the area, indicating a liquid residential market that supports a stable local population, relevant to a restaurant dependent on neighbourhood custom. Income levels in the province, with a median around €16,450, suggest a predominantly domestic clientele with moderate spending power, supplemented by the 24 hotels and roughly 6,900 tourist beds in the vicinity. Buyers weighing this property against new-build apartments should also note the structural differences: no community fees of the residential kind apply, but nor do the guarantees and energy standards of new construction; street parking replaces underground parking; and the due diligence required, licences, equipment condition, business accounts, goes well beyond a residential purchase. On the Costa del Sol as a whole, established restaurant businesses in residential urbanisations are a distinct segment of the market, often priced on the value of the premises plus goodwill, and this listing's history since 1976 places it among the long-running operations in the Málaga area.
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