This four-bedroom duplex penthouse of 220 m² is located in Miraflores, in the eastern part of Málaga, within a residential complex on a quiet cul-de-sac. Completed in 2006 and key-ready, the property offers sea views from its terraces and solarium, together with a double garage space and store room. The asking price is €750,000 as a fixed amount for the existing home. The nearest beach, Playa de las Acacias, lies approximately 0.7 km away as the crow flies, with Málaga city centre around 5 km distant and the airport roughly 12 km away in a straight line.
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this Miraflores penthouse occupies a distinct position relative to the comparable new-build projects. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,950, but these are starting prices for new apartments of a smaller scale, whereas €750,000 here is a fixed price for a completed 220 m² duplex with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a solarium, a double garage space and a store room. Location also differs fundamentally. Torre del Mar and Estepona sit further from Málaga city and airport; the Miraflores address keeps the airport at roughly 12 km straight-line and the city centre at about 5 km, with 29 bus lines and two train stations within reach. In exchange, the newer projects offer current building regulations, modern energy performance and developer payment structures, while this 2006 building offers maturity of surroundings, established community gardens and immediate availability without construction risk. The eastern Málaga coast generally trades at lower price points per square metre than the Marbella, Estepona golden corridor, roughly 54 to 84 km west and inland respectively. For buyers weighing space, views and urban connectivity against new-build specifications, the comparison comes down to a larger, view-rich existing home versus a smaller, newer apartment with contemporary standards.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Miraflores sits on Málaga's eastern coastal side, close to the beaches of El Palo and Pedregalejo and about 6 km in a straight line from the city centre. The area combines residential streets with a broad daily offering: 52 restaurants, 16 pharmacies and 14 cafés within 2 km. Public transport counts 29 lines and 50 stops nearby, which reduces dependence on a car for routine trips.
With four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 220 m² across two levels plus a solarium, the layout suits households needing several separate bedrooms, whether a family or hosts with regular guests. Multiple terraces oriented towards the south and south-east allow outdoor use for much of the year. The communal pool and mature gardens cover leisure needs without private maintenance obligations.
This is not a new-build project. The penthouse was completed in 2006 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The construction is nearly two decades old; the listing describes the condition as excellent, with marble flooring, a fitted kitchen, double glazing and uPVC window frames. Renovation works are not foreseen by the seller.
The property offers a communal pool rather than a private one. Parking consists of a double garage space within the community, not a closed private garage box. There is no private garden; outdoor space is limited to terraces and the solarium. The building dates from 2006, so buyers comparing with new construction should factor in the age of the installation systems.
This penthouse fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to Málaga permanently benefits from four bedrooms within 2 km of 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, plus two health centres in the area. Buyers seeking a second home with year-round usability will find the six-month swimming season, the 19.5 °C average annual temperature and the fireplace for winter months relevant. Households with visiting guests can use the separate bedrooms and multiple bathrooms without restructuring. Remote workers can rely on fibre-optic internet and the quiet cul-de-sac setting. Buyers who prioritise views and outdoor space over a private garden are the natural match here: the terraces, solarium and panoramic outlook replace a private plot. It suits those who want coastal proximity without frontline-building density, since the beach sits about 700 metres away in a direct line while the home overlooks golf and mountain scenery. It fits less well for buyers requiring a private pool, a private garden or a brand-new building with current construction standards, those needs point towards other segments of the market.
The finishing level described in the listing is high for its construction period. Marble flooring runs through the property, and the bathrooms are also finished in marble. The kitchen is described as fully fitted. Window frames and doors are uPVC with double glazing, which improves insulation against both heat and street noise. Climate control is twofold: air-conditioning units provide hot and cold air, and a wood-burning fireplace adds supplementary heat and ambience in winter. The upper mezzanine level has apex ceilings, a structural feature that shapes the interior character of the top floor. Fibre-optic internet is installed. The property is sold tastefully furnished according to the listing, which reduces initial setup costs for buyers who accept the current interior. Two practical extras are included: a double garage space and a separate store room, both valuable in a coastal urbanisation where storage and parking are often scarce. The building dates from 2006, so systems such as the boiler, air-conditioning units and electrical installation are of that generation; an independent technical inspection remains advisable before purchase. The communal areas are maintained by the community, with mature gardens and a pool area described as immaculate, with sunbeds and parasols provided during the season.
The asking price is €750,000, a fixed amount for this existing home rather than a starting price. The property is key-ready and can be transferred in its current furnished state, as presented by the owner. For context, surrounding new-build projects on the Costa del Sol list starting prices between €205,000 and €321,950, but those concern apartments of smaller scale and different locations; a 220 m² duplex penthouse with four bedrooms, a solarium, a double garage space and store room occupies a different segment. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs, community fees and annual property tax (IBI), for which no figures are included in the available data.
The penthouse is arranged over two levels, with a mezzanine upper floor under apex ceilings that gives the top level a distinct character. The living areas are oriented to make use of the views: sea, golf course and the Sierra de Mijas mountains are visible from the windows, according to the listing. Daily life here can be organised around the terraces, morning sun on the south and south-east facing sides, and the roof solarium for the middle of the day. The images show an open-plan living room with large windows and a gym set-up in the attic space, indicating that the upper level has room for a secondary use beyond sleeping. The complex itself is an urbanisation with mature gardens, a sunny communal pool area with sunbeds and parasols provided by the community, and a lift serving the building. The location in a cul-de-sac limits through traffic. Practically, the daily rhythm works well: bakeries, pharmacies and restaurants sit within a short radius, the beach is a walk of roughly 0.7 km in a straight line, and sports facilities including the Aviva! centre, the Polideportivo Municipal José Paterna and a municipal pool lie between 1.2 and 1.3 km away. For households that split time between Spain and another country, the proximity of Málaga airport at about 12 km straight-line distance simplifies arrivals and departures. The wood-burning fireplace and hot and cold air-conditioning cover both ends of the temperature range, and fibre-optic internet supports remote work.
Miraflores belongs to Málaga's eastern coastal stretch, an area where residential neighbourhoods mix with the fishing-village character of El Palo and Pedregalejo. The density of daily amenities is high: within 2 km there are 52 restaurants, 16 pharmacies, 11 banks, 14 cafés and 3 dentists, so routine errands rarely require a car. The beach strip of Playa de las Acacias (0.7 km straight-line), Playa de El Palo (0.9 km) and Playa de Pedregalejo (1.0 km) forms the recreational backbone of the district, with beachside chiringuitos along the paseo. Sports facilities cluster within 1.2 to 1.3 km, including two municipal sports centres and a public pool. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the area. Education options include 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Málaga city centre lies roughly 5 km away in a direct line, with train access at Atarazanas (5.0 km) and Málaga Centro Alameda (5.3 km) stations. With 29 bus lines and 50 stops in the vicinity, the area functions year-round as a normal residential district rather than a seasonal resort.
The map shows the penthouse in Miraflores on Málaga's eastern side, with the beaches of Acacias, El Palo and Pedregalejo under one kilometre away and the city centre to the west. Golf courses lie to the west and south-west; the Sierra de Mijas rises behind to the north-west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Miraflores positions itself on the Málaga side of the Costa del Sol, roughly 6 km from the city and 54 km from Marbella in a straight line. This eastern stretch offers a more local, year-round residential character than the western golf corridor between Marbella and Estepona, while keeping the airport within about 12 km. Granada lies 84 km away, making day trips to the Sierra Nevada foothills feasible. Compared with inland Mijas or Torre del Mar, the location trades newer construction stock for urban maturity and transport density.
The nearest beach, Playa de las Acacias, is 0.7 km away as the crow flies; the actual walking distance may be longer. Pedregalejo and El Palo beaches lie at 1.0 and 0.9 km respectively. Málaga city centre is about 5 km in a straight line, reachable by public transport given the 29 lines and 50 stops in the area. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport sits roughly 12 km away in a direct line, one of the shorter airport distances on the coast. Train stations at Atarazanas (5.0 km) and Málaga Centro Alameda (5.3 km) connect the area to regional and high-speed services. For boat owners or maritime leisure, Puerto Deportivo del Candado lies 2.0 km away, with IGY Málaga Marina at 4.2 km. Golfers reach Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 11.4 km straight-line, with two further courses within 15 km. By car, the coastal avenue provides fast access westwards towards the centre and airport.
| Beach Distance | 0.7 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 12 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 108 km |
| Atarazanas | 5 km |
| Málaga Centro Alameda | 5.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at sea level with a gradient to the beach of only 0.6%, meaning the terrain is flat, walking and cycling to the beach involve no climb. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 19.5 °C and monthly averages ranging from 15 °C in winter to 28 °C in summer. The swimming season lasts about six months, during which sea temperature stays at or above 20 °C. Rainfall concentrates outside the summer half-year, so the terrace and solarium can be used intensively from spring through autumn. The Sierra de Mijas mountain range, visible from the property, frames the inland view and offers hiking options within a short drive. The flat coastal position also means sea breezes moderate summer heat, a practical advantage for a south-facing solarium.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within one kilometre in a straight line: Playa de las Acacias (0.7 km), Playa de El Palo (0.9 km) and Playa de Pedregalejo (1.0 km), the latter two known for their seaside promenade with fish restaurants. Golf is available at three courses within 15 km, with Club de Golf Málaga Parador the closest at 11.4 km. Sports centres cluster nearby: Aviva! (1.2 km), Polideportivo Municipal José Paterna (1.3 km) and Piscina Fundación Victoria (1.3 km). Several viewpoints sit within 3 km, including Mirador Este (1.9 km) and Mirador Sur (2.0 km), useful for walks with coastal panoramas. Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo del Candado at 2.0 km and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo at 4.1 km, cover sailing and water sports. The communal pool within the urbanisation adds a daily swimming option without leaving the complex.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Miraflores is the name of several places in Spanish-speaking countries. It means "behold the flowers" or "flowers view" from mirar and flores ("flowers"). It is commonly used as a name for a region or neighborhood that is considered especially beautiful or ornate.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 46 mm |
| February | 13.9°C | 32 mm |
| March | 15.2°C | 99 mm |
| April | 17.1°C | 44 mm |
| May | 20.6°C | 24 mm |
| June | 24.7°C | 8 mm |
| July | 27.2°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.5°C | 8 mm |
| September | 24.3°C | 27 mm |
| October | 20.8°C | 63 mm |
| November | 16.4°C | 72 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 51 mm |
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Ref: VL511080
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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