This detached villa is situated in the Capistrano area of Nerja, on the eastern Costa del Sol in the province of Malaga. The property was completed in 1980 and offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 78 m² of living space on a 515 m² plot. Features include a private pool, a covered terrace with sea views, air conditioning and private parking for up to three cars. The asking price is €650,000 as a fixed amount. The villa stands in a quiet, semi-rural setting near the coast, roughly 3.8 km as the crow flies from Playa de las Alberquillas, and about 50 kilometres east of Malaga.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Nerja, a coastal town in La Axarquia about 48 km east of Malaga. The setting is quiet and semi-rural, on a cul-de-sac with minimal traffic. The nearest beach, Playa de las Alberquillas, lies about 4 km away as the crow flies. A supermarket is 4.5 km away and a pharmacy 4.6 km. The airport is 63 km distant, so a car is necessary for daily life.
The house offers two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, two bathrooms including one en-suite, and a bright layout of 78 m². The covered terrace, private garden and pool face south-east, giving morning and midday sun with views over the sea and surrounding mountains. Private open parking on the driveway accommodates up to three cars, and air conditioning provides climate control in warmer months.
This is an existing resale property, completed in 1980 and described as being in good condition. It is key-ready, meaning no construction phase or delivery schedule applies. Buyers should allow for the usual technical survey of a house of this age, covering installations, damp and general maintenance. The completion date of 1980 is factual; any refurbishment history is not recorded in the available data.
The property does not offer sea-front proximity: the beach is about 4 km away as the crow flies, with a steep 16% gradient on the route down. There is no garage, only open private parking. With 78 m² and two bedrooms, the house is compact for a villa on this plot size. A car is essential; the hospital is 25 km away and golf courses are 61 km or more. No lift, storage room or communal facilities are listed.
This property suits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a permanent residence in southern Spain who value quiet surroundings, a private pool and views, and who are comfortable driving for shopping and services, will find the layout practical: two bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom and a manageable 78 m² interior. Buyers looking for a second home or holiday residence benefit from the key-ready condition, the private parking and the low-maintenance scale of the house, with the off-road cul-de-sac position reducing concerns about security during absences. Those who prioritise outdoor living, morning sun on the south-east facing terrace, swimming in the private pool, evening views over the sea and mountains, will use the plot more than the interior floor area. The property is less suitable for buyers who want to walk to the beach, shops or restaurants: distances of around 4 to 4.5 km, combined with a steep gradient, make the car the standard mode of transport. It also does not fit households needing three or more bedrooms or a garage. Buyers sensitive to renovation risk should note the 1980 construction date and budget for a technical survey. Finally, buyers focused on golf course proximity or airport access will find both relatively far away: the nearest courses are 61 km or more and Malaga airport is 63 km as the crow flies.
The villa dates from 1980 and is listed as being in good condition, which for a resale of this age typically means that the property has been maintained and updated over the years, though the scope of any renovation is not documented in the available data. The interior layout is described as bright and airy, with two bedrooms fitted with built-in wardrobes and two bathrooms, one en-suite, both described as modern. Fitted wardrobes provide practical storage in both bedrooms, which matters in a compact 78 m² home. Climate control consists of air conditioning, and the bedroom shown with a ceiling fan suggests additional passive cooling. The images indicate a two-bedroom layout with a sea-facing bedroom, a laundry room with washer connection, and a pool terrace oriented towards the sea. The covered terrace extends the usable living area across seasons, offering shade during the hottest hours while keeping the view. Outdoor facilities include a private pool and a mature, planted garden on the 515 m² plot. Parking is open and private, on a driveway for up to three cars; there is no enclosed garage. Buyers should treat the technical state of the electrical installation, plumbing, pool equipment and any damp-proofing as verification points during the purchase process, as is standard for a property of this vintage. No energy performance certificate details are available in the data, and structural or installation guarantees that apply to new builds do not carry over to a 1980 resale. An independent survey before purchase is the usual instrument to establish the actual condition and any near-term maintenance costs.
The asking price is €650,000 as a fixed amount for the existing villa; it is not part of a price list and there is no from-price. For this budget the buyer acquires 78 m² of living space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 515 m² plot with a private pool and garden, covered and private terraces with sea views, air conditioning and private parking for up to three cars. As a resale from 1980, the price reflects location, plot and views rather than new-build specifications. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start from around €205,000 to €270,000, but those are apartments in other municipalities; direct comparison with a detached villa in Nerja is limited. Availability is immediate, subject to the current owner's sale process.
Daily life here revolves around the outdoor spaces as much as the interior. The south-east orientation means the terrace and pool area receive sun from the morning through the middle of the day, while the height of the position, Nerja sits at elevation in its upper districts, and this villa enjoys elevated views across the Mediterranean and the hills behind, keeps the outlook open. The cul-de-sac location limits through traffic, which makes the garden and pool area quiet in practice. The house itself is compact: 78 m² with two bedrooms and two bathrooms suits a couple, a small family or use as a holiday home rather than a large household. The plot of 515 m² leaves room around the house for the private garden, the terrace and the parking of up to three cars on the driveway. Practical errands require driving: the supermarket is 4.5 km away and the pharmacy 4.6 km, both reachable in a few minutes by car but not on foot given the terrain. The gradient towards the beach is steep, at roughly 16%, so walking to the coast involves a sustained climb on the way back. Within 2 km of the wider Nerja area there is a wide choice of restaurants, cafes and banks, but the immediate surroundings of the villa remain semi-rural. The rhythm of the area changes with the seasons: Nerja has about 22,000 permanent residents and a tourism sector with 22 hotels, so summer brings noticeably more activity, while the off-season is calm.
The villa stands in the Capistrano area, a residential neighbourhood of Nerja known for its low-rise houses and planted surroundings. Daily infrastructure requires the car: the supermarket at 4.5 km and the pharmacy at 4.6 km are short drives, and the nearest hospital is 25 km away. The beach is not a walk away, Playa de las Alberquillas lies about 4 km as the crow flies and the gradient of roughly 16% makes the return climb demanding, but several coves lie within a short drive, including Cala del Pino at 4.4 km and Playa de Maro at 4.0 km. Nerja itself has a full range of urban services: within a 2 km radius the data lists 122 restaurants, 29 cafes, 13 banks, 9 pharmacies, 4 schools and 5 dentists, plus 125 sports facilities across the municipality. Public transport exists, 6 lines with 23 stops, but coverage of outlying residential areas is limited, reinforcing the need for own transport. The town has 7 primary schools and 2 secondary schools, and one health centre, which frames the profile of the municipality as a small but complete coastal town of about 22,000 inhabitants. Electric-vehicle charging is available at roughly 7.5 to 8 km. The environment is quiet outside the summer months, when tourism, 22 hotels and around 2,400 beds, raises activity levels along the coast.
The map shows the villa's position in the elevated Capistrano area of Nerja, with the coastline about 4 km away to the south. Note the steep terrain between the house and the sea, and the road connections towards Nerja town centre, Maro and the A-7 towards Malaga airport at 63 km.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Nerja sits at the eastern end of the Costa del Sol, in the comarca of La Axarquia, about 48 km straight-line from Malaga and 54 km from Granada. This position places the town closer to Granada's airport-free coastline and the Almijara mountains than to the Marbella-Estepona axis 94 km and more to the west. The result is a distinct character: smaller-scale, hillier and less resort-driven than the western Costa del Sol, with Torrox and Frigiliana as nearby inland neighbours. For buyers comparing regions, Nerja trades golf-course density and motorway proximity for coastal nature and a town that functions year-round.
Accessibility is defined by the car. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is 63 km away as the crow flies, which translates into a drive of about an hour depending on traffic; Gibraltar airport is 155 km and Alicante 332 km. Málaga city lies 48 km away and Granada 54 km, giving access to two provincial capitals within day-trip range. Beaches are close in coastal terms: Playa de las Alberquillas at about 4 km, Playa de Maro at 4 km and Cala del Pino at 4.2 km, all measured in a straight line, with actual road distances longer. The gradient to the coast is around 16%, so the drive is short but downhill on the way out and uphill on the return. Golf is a weak point: the nearest courses, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 61 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 63 km and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 65 km, all sit near Malaga, meaning golfers face a substantial drive each way. The marina at Marina del Este is 9.8 km away. Public transport with 6 lines and 23 stops covers the town but not the villa's doorstep. The private driveway with space for three cars is a practical answer to parking in a hilly residential area.
| Beach Distance | 3.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 63 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 155 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Nerja records an average annual temperature of 16.5°C, with monthly averages ranging from 13°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, a typical Mediterranean profile with mild winters and warm, dry summers. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, shorter than the hotter western Costa del Sol but sufficient for summer use of the private pool, which extends the season beyond the sea alone. The villa's elevated position at Nerja's upper levels, the municipal area reaches over 600 m, brings cooler evenings than the seafront and open panoramic views over the sea and the hills of the Sierra de Almijara behind. The 16% gradient towards the beach is the defining physical characteristic of the terrain: living here means hillside living with the corresponding outlook and the corresponding climbs on foot. The semi-rural surroundings limit light and noise pollution relative to the town centre. Points of interest in the natural setting include the Mirador Tajo de los Bueyes viewpoint at 2.6 km and the Aqueduct of El Águila at 4.7 km, both within the protected landscape around Maro.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Nerja holds four Blue Flag beaches: Burriana, Maro, Playazo-Chucho and Torrecilla, a strong count for a town of its size, covering both sandy town beaches and the coves of the Maro cliffs. From the villa, the nearest options by straight-line distance are Playa de las Alberquillas at about 4 km, Playa de Maro at 4 km and Cala del Pino at 4.2 km; road distances are longer and the terrain is steep, so the car is the standard way to reach the sand. The private pool on the plot provides a daily alternative that does not depend on driving or on the four-month sea-swimming season. Recreational infrastructure in the municipality includes 125 sports facilities, and the natural surroundings offer walking routes towards the viewpoints and watchtowers of the coast, including the Torre Vigía de Maro at 3.8 km. Marina del Este at 9.8 km is the nearest harbour for boat-related activities. Golfers should note the distances: the three nearest courses are 61 to 65 km away near Malaga, so this is not a golf-centred location. The mix here leans towards coastal nature, coves and hillside walking rather than organised resort leisure.
125 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is part of the comarca of La Axarquía. It is on the country's southern Mediterranean coast, about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Málaga.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13.3°C | 48 mm |
| February | 13.4°C | 55 mm |
| March | 15.0°C | 67 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 44 mm |
| May | 19.5°C | 18 mm |
| June | 22.7°C | 1 mm |
| July | 25.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 23.6°C | 44 mm |
| October | 20.4°C | 61 mm |
| November | 16.4°C | 79 mm |
| December | 14.3°C | 60 mm |
Very Steep
Ref: VL657434
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the eastern Costa del Sol, Nerja occupies a specific market segment. The villa's fixed asking price of €650,000 buys a detached house with a private pool and a 515 m² plot, a property type that has become scarce in this municipality, where annual housing transactions number around 501 for the whole town. Comparable new-build projects listed nearby operate in a different segment: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000. These are apartment developments in other municipalities, so the comparison is indicative rather than direct; they reflect the price of new apartments on the wider Costa del Sol, whereas this property offers land, privacy and a private pool at roughly two to three times those entry prices. Location quality also differs: Torre del Mar is flatter and closer to Malaga, Mijas and Estepona sit in the golf-dense western corridor, and Nerja trades that convenience for coastal nature, the Maro cliffs and the proximity of Granada at 54 km. The local economy and buyer profile follow from this: median income in the province stands at €16,450, and Nerja's market is driven substantially by international and second-home buyers, supporting demand for detached properties with views. Buyers weighing value per square metre should note that at the asking price the interior costs about €8,300 per m², while the plot and pool carry much of that value, a calculation that matters when comparing against larger but plainer houses further inland or new apartments with communal facilities. Distances also shape the comparison: golf courses are 61 km or more away, whereas buyers in Estepona or Mijas would typically live next to several courses. Conversely, buyers from the western Costa del Sol would need to accept longer airport transfers, 63 km as the crow flies versus a short drive in Marbella or Estepona.
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