This detached villa stands in the El Atabal urbanisation on the western side of Málaga, approximately 5 km as the crow flies from the city centre. The house was completed in 1992 and offers 358 m² of built living space across three floors, with six bedrooms and five bathrooms. The plot measures 1,083 m² and includes a private swimming pool, a pond, mature gardens with fruit trees, and a garage for two cars. The asking price is €1,680,000. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies roughly 9 km away in a straight line, and the nearest beach is about 3.1 km from the property.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Atabal is a residential urbanisation within the municipality of Málaga, about 5 km from the city centre as the crow flies. The area sits at roughly 30 m above sea level with a flat approach towards the coast. Train stations such as Guadalmedina and Málaga Centro Alameda lie within 2 km straight-line distance, and around 50 public transport lines and stops serve the wider area.
The villa is designed for a household that needs generous space: six bedrooms, five bathrooms, a separate kitchen, two living rooms, an office, a wine cellar with a second kitchen, and a sun terrace with sea views. The garden carries a wide variety of fruit trees, including lemon, orange, avocado, mango and fig, with space previously used as a vegetable plot.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 1992 and the property is described as being in good condition with key-ready status. Buyers should expect the finish and layout of an early-1990s villa that has been maintained by its owners, rather than contemporary new construction.
The villa is not on a development with communal facilities such as a gym or concierge. The plot size is listed in the database as 1 m², although the source description states 1,083 m²; this discrepancy requires verification. The property dates from 1992, so buyers should independently assess the technical condition of installations. Transfer tax and notary costs are excluded from the asking price.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A large family that needs six bedrooms and five bathrooms will find the floor plan workable, particularly given the first-floor bedroom cluster and the basement guest suite, which allows visitors or older children to stay independently. A buyer relocating to Málaga for work or study may value the proximity to universities and schools mentioned in the source data, combined with the ability to reach the city centre and its two nearby train stations within a short drive. Households that garden seriously, the list of fruit trees runs to nine varieties, will find more horticultural scope here than in a typical coastal apartment or modern townhouse. The villa also suits buyers who entertain: the cellar level with its industrial kitchen and long tables is designed for gatherings, and the pool and garden absorb outdoor hosting. International buyers who want a Mediterranean base with genuine urban convenience, beaches about 3.1 km away, the airport roughly 9 km as the crow flies, rather than a remote rural finca will find the El Atabal setting appropriate. It is less suitable for buyers seeking new construction, contemporary energy performance, or a gated resort lifestyle with communal amenities. Those prioritising a seafront location may also find the 3.1 km distance to Playa de San Andrés a compromise, though the villa compensates with sea views from the sun terrace.
The villa was completed in 1992 and is described as meticulously maintained, with good overall condition. Interior materials reflect its era and standard: wood flooring in living areas and marble flooring elsewhere, built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms, and a fully fitted separate kitchen. Climate control is covered from three directions, hot and cold air conditioning, central heating, and a fireplace in the main living room, which is relevant for year-round occupation rather than seasonal use. The bathroom specification is notable for a house of this age: three of the first-floor bedrooms have en-suite facilities, and the basement guest bedroom adds a fourth, alongside the guest bathroom on the ground floor. External finishes include an entrance porch, a side porch off the kitchen, two balconies and a solarium terrace. The basement level contains the wine cellar with its industrial-style kitchen, plus a storage room, tool room and laundry room. The garage accommodates two cars. Practical services include drinkable water and telephone connections. Buyers should nonetheless approach a 33-year-old property with the usual diligence: independent survey of the electrical installation, plumbing, roof and pool equipment is advisable, and the database discrepancy on plot size should be resolved through the title deeds. No energy performance data is published, so running costs should be estimated on the basis of the installed systems and the property's dimensions.
The asking price is fixed at €1,680,000 for the property as a whole. This is not a new-build development with a price list, so there is no variation between property types. The price excludes purchase costs and taxes: Andalusian transfer tax (ITP) applies at a rate that varies between roughly 7% and 2% depending on the buyer's circumstances, applied to the higher of the sale price or the cadastral reference value. Notary and land registry fees follow official scales, and administrative processing costs are additional. Buyers should budget separately for these items, typically a meaningful percentage above the asking price, and confirm the exact figures with a legal adviser before committing.
Daily life in this villa revolves around its layered layout and the mature garden that surrounds it. The ground floor is organised around a central hallway: a double-height living room with fireplace sits on one side, a second sitting room and guest bathroom on the other, and a large separate kitchen opens directly onto a side porch and the private garden. This configuration suits households that want distinct zones for daytime living, working and entertaining. The first floor functions as the sleeping level, with the master bedroom, en-suite bathroom with whirlpool bath, and two panoramic balconies overlooking Málaga. Three further bedrooms sit on this level, two with direct access to the sun terrace, and one arranged as an office. The basement adds a distinct dimension: a wine cellar fitted out with an industrial-style kitchen and restaurant-style seating, a large living area, and a guest bedroom with its own bathroom. In practical terms, the house can host extended family or guests independently of the main living floors. Outside, the pool, pond and fruit orchard, lemon, orange, apple, avocado, fig, mango, custard apple, pear and loquat, define the rhythm of the warmer months, while the vegetable plot offers the option of growing produce again as previous owners did. With air conditioning, central heating and a fireplace, the house is equipped for both summer and winter use. The location supports a car-free routine when needed: shops, schools and universities are described as nearby, and the density of amenities within 2 km, over 300 restaurants, more than 100 pharmacies and 65 banks, indicates a fully urbanised environment rather than an isolated villa district.
El Atabal sits inside Málaga's urban fabric, which shapes daily life differently from a coastal resort. The amenity density within 2 km is high: 308 restaurants, 141 cafés, 108 pharmacies, 65 banks and 27 dentists. This means errands, a prescription, a bank visit, a meal out, can generally be handled in the immediate neighbourhood. Schools and universities are described as close by, which is consistent with the area's position relative to Málaga's western institutions. Sports facilities are genuinely local: a skatepark at 0.9 km, a handball pavilion at 1.0 km and a sports centre at 1.1 km, all within walking or short cycling distance. Public transport is extensive, with around 50 lines and 50 stops in the area, and three railway stations, Guadalmedina, Atarazanas and Málaga Centro Alameda, within 1.6 to 1.8 km straight-line distance, giving access to the Cercanías commuter network. The area's elevation of about 30 m and the 1% gradient towards the coast make walking and cycling realistic. For electric vehicle owners, three Iberdrola charging points sit between 1.7 and 2.7 km away. The Málaga metropolitan area, with roughly 579,000 inhabitants, provides the full range of cultural and commercial infrastructure expected of a regional capital.
The map shows El Atabal on Málaga's western side, with the city centre 5 km to the southeast and the coastline roughly 3 km south. Note that all distances shown are straight-line; actual road distances and travel times will be longer. The markers indicate beaches, golf courses, marinas, stations and airports within the wider radius.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Atabal occupies a middle position in Málaga's western residential belt: close enough to the city centre and its institutions to function as urban living, yet set on a sizeable private plot with a garden, pool and orchard that coastal apartments cannot offer. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, it sits at the eastern, metropolitan end of the coast, 44 km from Marbella and about 9 km from the airport, placing it closer to Andalusian inland destinations such as Granada (92 km) than the western resort corridor. This positions the villa as a city-plus-garden proposition rather than a resort property.
The nearest beach, Playa de San Andrés, lies 3.1 km away as the crow flies on a flat 1% gradient, meaning it is reachable by bike or a short drive rather than on foot in most cases. Two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina at 5.7 km and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo at 6.2 km straight-line, serve boating interests. Golfers have three courses within reach: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.3 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 9.0 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 11.2 km. Málaga city centre is 5 km away in a straight line, Marbella 44 km, and Granada 92 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 9 km distant as the crow flies, a practical advantage for frequent international travel; Gibraltar airport lies about 104 km away. Car access is supported by the described easy motorway connection, and the two-car garage removes parking pressure. Public transport and rail options reduce car dependency for central trips.
| Beach Distance | 3.1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 9 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 104 km |
| Guadalmedina | 1.6 km |
| Atarazanas | 1.7 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. This is a classic Costa del Sol profile: mild winters that keep the house usable year-round, and warm summers moderated by the city's coastal position. The swimming season extends to roughly six months, during which sea temperatures hold at or above 20°C, the villa's private pool extends that window further, since it can be heated or used outside sea-bathing conditions. At 30 m above sea level with a 1% gradient to the coast, the terrain introduces no meaningful walking effort, and the site is high enough to give the first-floor balconies and solarium their panoramic views over Málaga and the sea. Sunshine hours in the region support the outdoor garden culture the plot is built around; the fruit trees, from citrus to avocado and mango, indicate a frost-light microclimate typical of the Málaga plain.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is centred on Playa de San Andrés, 3.1 km away in a straight line, one of the urban beaches on Málaga's western waterfront. The flat route makes cycling a realistic option in good weather. Recreation within the immediate neighbourhood is more land-based: the skatepark, handball pavilion and sports centre all sit within about 1 km. Golf is well served in the wider radius, with three courses between 6 and 12 km, covering both the Guadalhorce club nearest to home and the Parador and Miguel Ángel Jiménez courses towards the east of the city. The two marinas extend options towards sailing and water sports. For evening and weekend recreation, Málaga's centre, museums, tapas districts, the Alcazaba and the port area, is about 5 km away and reachable by suburban rail from the nearby stations. The region also counts 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting Andalusia's dense festival calendar, which shapes the rhythm of city life through ferias, processions and neighbourhood celebrations.
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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Ref: VL367043
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At €1,680,000, this villa operates in a different segment from the new-build developments typically marketed along the Costa del Sol. The comparable projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), are apartment-based developments at a fraction of the price point. A buyer choosing between them is effectively choosing between two different products: new apartments with communal pools, modern energy standards and developer warranties, versus a 1992 detached villa on a large private plot with six bedrooms and a mature garden. Per square metre, the villa asks roughly €4,700 based on built area, which is consistent with substantial family homes in established Málaga residential districts rather than resort stock. Its position also differs: El Atabal is urban Málaga, five kilometres from the centre, while the comparables sit in resort towns between 30 and 100 km along the coast. That distinction matters practically. The villa offers train access, some 50 bus lines, universities and hospitals within a metropolitan structure, advantages for permanent residence or academic and professional ties to the city. The coastal developments, by contrast, lean towards holiday and second-home use with stronger seasonal rental dynamics. Buyers weighing value should also factor purchase costs: a new build incurs VAT and stamp duty, while this existing home carries transfer tax at 7% for most buyers, plus notary and registry fees. Against Marbella's detached-villa market 44 km west, where plot-based family homes generally trade well above this level, the El Atabal asking price reflects Málaga city pricing rather than Golden Mile pricing, a materially lower entry point for comparable built area, traded off against a residential-urban rather than resort-coast setting.
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