This semi-detached house is situated in Los Pacos, a residential district of Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. The property dates from 1970 and has been partly updated, including a renovated kitchen and an extension with a separate dining area and a small additional bedroom with its own entrance. The house offers 126 m² of living space on a 188 m² plot, with a private, south-facing garden containing orange, cherry, avocado and mandarin trees, a covered terrace, a summer kitchen and a private garage with an electric door. The asking price is €420,000 and the property is key-ready.
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Los Pacos lies inland of the Fuengirola seafront, roughly 1.1 km as the crow flies from Playa de los Boliches and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal. The district functions as a year-round residential neighbourhood rather than a holiday zone, with shops, schools and services within walking distance. Málaga city and Marbella are both about 25 km away in straight-line terms.
The house is arranged around its garden: a south-facing, sheltered plot with mature fruit trees, a covered terrace, barbecue and outdoor summer kitchen. Indoors there is one main bedroom and one bathroom, plus an extension providing a dining area and a small extra room with an independent entrance, usable for guests, a home office or hobbies. A storage room and a private garage complete the practical layout.
This is not a new-build project. The house was completed in 1970 and is offered as an existing, key-ready home with a fixed asking price of €420,000. It is sold fully furnished. The kitchen has been renovated and an extension has been added; buyers should expect the general construction standards of a 1970s property rather than those of contemporary developments.
The property has only one registered bedroom and one bathroom despite its 126 m² of living space, which limits its use for larger households. There is no swimming pool. The building dates from 1970, so layout, insulation and installations reflect that period apart from documented updates. Delivery is immediate as an existing home; no developer guarantees or new-build payment structure apply.
This property fits a buyer profile that prioritises outdoor space and a mature garden over the number of bedrooms. A couple seeking a permanent or long-stay residence in a year-round neighbourhood, with walking access to shops and services, would find the layout workable: one bedroom in the main house, plus the extension room for guests or a study. The independent entrance to the extension also suits owners who want space for visiting family without sharing the main circulation of the house. Buyers who work remotely could use the extra room as an office, given the residential quiet of the location and the availability of nearby amenities. The house is less suitable for families needing three or more bedrooms or a second bathroom, and there is no pool on the plot. Garden maintenance is a recurring commitment: established fruit trees require care, and the plot of 188 m² is substantial relative to the house. The property may also appeal to buyers who value character and privacy over new-build finishes, the 1970 construction, fireplace and established planting give the home a settled feel, while the comparison with new-build alternatives in the region (typically from €205,000 to €321,000 for smaller units) shows that the price here is largely about land and location rather than modern specification.
The house was completed in 1970, and its construction reflects the building standards of that period: typically solid masonry walls, moderate ceiling heights by modern standards and limited original insulation. Documented updates include a renovated kitchen and an extension housing the dining area and the small additional bedroom with its independent entrance. The extension is a significant structural intervention and buyers should verify that it was permitted and inscribed in the property records, which a solicitor can confirm during the purchase process. Interior features include fitted wardrobes, a fireplace and full furnishing, so the home can be occupied directly. The interior photographs show a traditional style, floral curtains, a chandelier and a mirror in the living room, indicating that cosmetic modernisation may be on the wish list of some buyers. Externally, the property presents a stone wall and gate at the entrance, a courtyard garden with a fountain and mature planting, and a covered terrace with barbecue and summer kitchen. The garage has an electrically operated door with remote control. No energy performance certificate details, heating system specifications or insulation values are given in the data, so buyers should assess the thermal comfort of a 1970s building during a viewing, in practice, such homes rely on the fireplace, electric heaters or subsequently installed air conditioning, none of which is specified here. Overall, the finishing level is that of a maintained older home with selective renovations rather than a comprehensively refurbished property.
The asking price is a fixed €420,000 for the property as it stands, including furniture. There is no price list or range of units, as this concerns a single existing home rather than a development. At 126 m² of living space on a 188 m² plot, the price reflects the land value and the mature garden in an established Fuengirola district, rather than new-build construction standards. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) typical for a resale property in Andalusia. Availability is immediate, as the house is key-ready.
Daily life here is organised around the garden and the neighbourhood rather than a resort setting. The south-facing orientation means the terrace and planting receive sun through the middle of the day, and the covered section extends outdoor use into the hotter and cooler months. The presence of orange, cherry, avocado and mandarin trees indicates an established, irrigated garden rather than a newly landscaped one, which involves seasonal maintenance such as pruning and harvesting. The outdoor summer kitchen and barbecue area make al fresco meals a routine option rather than an occasional event. Indoors, the ground plan is unusual: the formal accommodation is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom house, but the extension adds a dining area and a small extra bedroom with its own entrance. This creates a split between the main dwelling and a semi-independent space, suited to guests, a workspace or hobbies, but not equivalent to a conventional two- or three-bedroom layout. The property includes a private garage with an electrically operated door and a storage room, both practical features in a district where on-street parking can be under pressure in summer. The neighbourhood itself is residential and international in character, with 84 restaurants, 32 cafés, 15 pharmacies and 7 banks within a 2 km radius, plus 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. The rhythm of the area is year-round: shops, a church and health centres nearby serve permanent residents, and the Fuengirola seafront is about fifteen to twenty minutes on foot.
Los Pacos sits between the Fuengirola river plain and the foothills of Mijas, at a modest 28 m elevation, which means flat walking conditions to most daily destinations. The district's amenity density is high: within 2 km there are 84 restaurants, 32 cafés, 15 pharmacies, 7 banks and 2 dentists, alongside 3 health centres. Education is well represented with 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the same radius, which explains the district's permanent, family-oriented population. Public transport covers the area with 7 lines and 50 stops, making car-free living feasible, though the private garage adds convenience. The beaches of Playa de los Boliches and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal lie about 1.1 km away as the crow flies, a walk of roughly fifteen to twenty minutes. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, the town's marina, is 2.2 km distant. For sports, Algarrobo Tennis & Country Club is 0.7 km away, Karting Mijas 0.8 km and Mijas Lawn Bowls Club 1.1 km, reflecting the international makeup of the neighbourhood. A public swimming pool, Piscina María Peláez, is 1.5 km from the house. The area is busy in summer due to Fuengirola's tourism profile, 29 hotels and 9,381 beds are registered locally, but Los Pacos itself retains a residential rhythm outside the holiday season.
The map shows the house in Los Pacos, set back roughly a kilometre from the Fuengirola coastline between the beaches of Los Boliches and Torreblanca. Note that the distances shown are straight-line; actual routes by road are longer. The A-7 and AP-7 motorways connect the district westwards to Marbella and eastwards to Málaga and the airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Los Pacos occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol: 25 km straight-line from both Málaga city and Marbella, and 16 km from Málaga Airport, making it one of the more airport-accessible residential districts in the region. The district belongs to Fuengirola, one of the coast's densest towns, but retains its own identity as an inland, residential quarter rather than part of the beachfront strip. Compared with villages in the Mijas hills or estates near Estepona, the location trades tranquillity and views for proximity and services, a trade-off that suits permanent residence better than secluded holiday use. With 2,169 housing transactions per year recorded locally, the Fuengirola market is liquid by regional standards.
Beaches are the closest major amenity: Playa de los Boliches and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal at 1.1 km straight-line, with Playa de San Francisco at 1.9 km. The Fuengirola marina lies 2.2 km away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 16 km in a straight line, reachable in around 20 minutes by car according to the seller's description. Gibraltar Airport is about 80 km away by the same measure. Regional cities are both 25 km straight-line: Málaga (579,076 inhabitants) to the north-east and Marbella (147,958 inhabitants) to the south-west. Golfers can reach Campo Los Lagos at 4.5 km, Campo Los Olivos at 5.0 km and Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 5.7 km, all as the crow flies; actual road distances will be longer. An electric-vehicle charging point, the Fuengirola Supercharger, is 2.9 km away. Public transport is available with 7 lines and 50 stops in the area, and the property is listed as near transport. A car is not strictly necessary for daily life here, but is practical for regional trips.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 16 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 80 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, the classic Costa del Sol profile of mild winters and warm, dry summers. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, roughly June through September. At 28 m above sea level on flat terrain, the plot has no significant slope, which simplifies both garden use and accessibility. The elevation and coastal proximity moderate summer heat, although the south-facing garden will receive strong midday sun in July and August; the covered terrace and mature trees provide shade during those hours. Several viewpoints in the Mijas hills, Mirador Hermanos Nuñez Andreu at 4.2 km, Mirador Juan Antonio Gómez Alarcón at 4.3 km and Mirador de Cañada Gertrudis at 4.9 km, offer walking and cycling destinations in the nearby countryside. For a 1970s building without documented insulation, the mild winters mean heating demand is limited, and the fireplace listed among the features is the traditional primary source.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 2 km: Playa de los Boliches (1.1 km) and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal (1.1 km), both straight-line distances, and Playa de San Francisco (1.9 km). Los Boliches is the traditional beach quarter of Fuengirola, with a promenade, chiringuitos and a family character. Sports facilities are unusually close for a residential district: Algarrobo Tennis & Country Club at 0.7 km, Karting Mijas at 0.8 km and Mijas Lawn Bowls Club at 1.1 km, the latter two reflecting the British and international community in Los Pacos. The municipal pool Piscina María Peláez is 1.5 km away. Golf is within easy reach at Campo Los Lagos (4.5 km), Campo Los Olivos (5.0 km) and Cerrado del Aguila Golf (5.7 km). The property itself has its own recreational offer in the garden: barbecue, summer kitchen, fountain courtyard and fruit trees, which reduces dependence on shared facilities, relevant given the absence of a communal or private pool on the plot.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3°C | 48 mm |
| February | 14.4°C | 49 mm |
| March | 15.7°C | 86 mm |
| April | 17.5°C | 49 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 14 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 0 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 21 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 64 mm |
| November | 16.9°C | 106 mm |
| December | 14.8°C | 77 mm |
Ref: VL528319
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this property occupies a specific niche: an older, character house with substantial outdoor space in an established residential district, priced at a fixed €420,000. New-build comparables in the region sit at different points on the spectrum, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those projects typically offer smaller apartments or townhouses with modern specifications, communal pools and developer guarantees, but on compact plots without mature gardens. The comparison is therefore not purely about price per square metre: at €420,000 for 126 m², this house costs roughly €3,333 per m² of living space, a figure consistent with central Fuengirola land values, whereas new-build pricing reflects construction quality and shared amenities instead of plot size. Locationally, Los Pacos is more urban than Estepona or Torre del Mar comparables, it trades sea views and resort quiet for walkable services, a year-round population and short travel times to both Málaga (25 km straight-line) and Marbella (25 km). The local market context supports liquidity: 2,169 housing transactions per year are recorded in the area, one of the higher volumes on the coast, and the district's 15 primary schools and 3 health centres underpin permanent-resident demand. For buyers weighing this house against new-build alternatives, the decision effectively comes down to mature garden and character versus modern construction and communal facilities; the two rarely overlap in the same price band in this part of Fuengirola.
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