A key-ready, Andalusian-style semi-detached house of 103 m² on a 148 m² plot in the Capistrano urbanisation near Nerja, Málaga. The property offers two bedrooms, one bathroom, a private garden with BBQ area, air conditioning, central heating and a fireplace, and is sold fully furnished at a fixed asking price of €495,000. It overlooks a quiet square within walking distance of one of the urbanisation's communal pools and its restaurant. Built in 1970 and described as well maintained, it combines village-style architecture with practical, everyday comfort on the eastern Costa del Sol.
Against current new-build supply on the Costa del Sol, this Nerja property occupies a different segment. Comparable projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) all price from well below €495,000, but those are off-plan or recently built apartments, typically with two or three bedrooms and communal facilities in higher-density developments. What the Capistrano house offers instead is a completed, furnished, individual property with a private garden and BBQ area within a mature, low-rise urbanisation established in the 1970s, plus features new builds often lack: a fireplace, an 11 m² terrace with partial sea views, and a village-square setting with a walk-to pool and restaurant. Location also differentiates the comparison. Torre del Mar sits on the flat, more urban eastern coast about 20 km west of Nerja; Mijas and Estepona are deep in the western Costa del Sol, 90–100 km away, close to Marbella and the golf corridor but further from Granada and the Axarquía's natural coves. Nerja itself records around 501 housing transactions per year in a municipality of about 22,000 inhabitants, a modest turnover that reflects a stable, partly second-home market rather than a high-volume investor zone. Buyers comparing this house with new-build alternatives should weigh the trade explicitly: older construction, single bathroom and street parking against immediate availability, furnished condition, established community and the more natural coastal setting of the Maro cliffs, where four Blue Flag beaches and the protected coastline sit within a short drive.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The house sits in a quiet, rural-style setting near the coast within Nerja municipality. The nearest beach, Playa de las Alberquillas, lies approximately 4 km away as the crow flies. A car is necessary for daily travel: the supermarket is 4.5 km and the pharmacy 4.6 km away, while Málaga airport is 63 km distant. The gradient towards the coast is steep at 16%.
The layout serves a two-bedroom household: a living room with fireplace opening onto the garden, a fitted kitchen, a separate toilet on the ground floor, and two upstairs bedrooms with air conditioning and terraces, one with partial sea views. Communal pools, a communal restaurant and 24-hour security support a low-maintenance holiday or residential routine.
This is not a new-build development. The house was completed in 1970 and is key-ready, sold fully furnished. Its Andalusian architectural character is original to the urbanisation. Buyers should treat any completion or renovation timing as their own responsibility, since no construction phase or developer delivery schedule applies to this transaction.
The property has one bathroom only and two bedrooms, which limits household size. Parking is on the street, with a communal parking area nearby; there is no private garage. The pool is communal rather than private. Daily errands require driving, public transport options are limited to six lines, and the nearest hospital is 25 km away.
This house suits a buyer who wants a turnkey second home or permanent residence in an established, low-density urbanisation rather than a new development. Recognisable situations include: a couple seeking a two-bedroom holiday house with communal pool access but a private garden for outdoor dining; a retiree wanting security, central heating for winter use and walking access to a pool and restaurant within the urbanisation; or a buyer who values original Andalusian character, fireplace, terraces, village-square setting, over modern open-plan layouts. The single bathroom and two bedrooms make it less suitable for larger families or buyers who regularly host guests needing separate facilities. The requirement to drive for shopping, healthcare beyond the local health centre, and the beach fits owners who are comfortable with car-based daily life; it does not suit anyone seeking walkable urban convenience. Buyers intending to let the property should note the furnished condition and 24-hour security as practical advantages, while the 1970 construction date means those planning major renovation or energy-efficiency upgrades should budget separately. In short, the profile is an owner-occupier or lifestyle buyer prioritising atmosphere, garden and community facilities, rather than an investor chasing new-build rental yields.
The house was built in 1970 and is described as very well maintained, retaining its Andalusian style throughout. The interior photographs show a dining room with wooden furniture and tiled floors, and a terrace dining area facing the garden, consistent with the traditional finish of the Capistrano urbanisation rather than contemporary specification. The kitchen is fully fitted and the property is sold fully furnished, which reduces initial setup costs for a new owner. Climate control is covered on several fronts: air conditioning (cold A/C) in the upstairs bedrooms, central heating for winter, and a fireplace in the living room. Fitted wardrobes provide storage in the bedrooms. The master bedroom opens onto an 11 m² terrace with partial sea and square views; the second bedroom also has a terrace. A bar feature is listed among the amenities. Outside, the 148 m² plot holds a private, shaded garden with a BBQ area, maintained to a good standard according to the listing. Practical caveats follow from the age: a 1970 building will not match current new-build insulation, glazing or electrical standards, and buyers are advised to have a technical survey assess the installation, damp status and heating system. Separate points of attention are parking, street parking with a communal area nearby, no private garage, and the single upstairs bathroom, which serves both bedrooms. The communal pools, gardens and 24-hour security are managed at urbanisation level, so their condition depends on community maintenance rather than the individual owner.
The asking price is fixed at €495,000 for the complete property, including the real estate agent's commission and the full furnishing. Transfer costs are not included: notary and land registry fees, transfer taxes and legal representation are payable by the buyer on top of the price. At €495,000 for 103 m² of living space and a 148 m² plot with a private garden, the property prices above new-build alternatives in Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona, which reflects its furnished, key-ready state and its position within an established urbanisation rather than off-plan pricing. Availability is immediate given the completed status of the house.
Daily life here follows the rhythm of a residential urbanisation on the hills above the Nerja coast. Mornings can begin on the upper terrace of the master bedroom, which catches partial sea views over the square, or in the shaded private garden where the BBQ area sits. The communal pool and its restaurant are a short walk from the front door, which removes the upkeep of a private pool while keeping swimming within easy reach for much of the year. The house itself is arranged over two levels in the traditional manner of the Capistrano urbanisation: entrance hall, living room with fireplace, kitchen and separate toilet below; two bedrooms and the bathroom above. The 103 m² living area is modest but efficiently distributed, and the 148 m² plot gives the ground floor a direct relationship with the garden. Because the setting is quiet and rural in character, the day revolves around deliberate trips: the supermarket at 4.5 km and the pharmacy at 4.6 km are short drives, roughly the same distance as the coves at Playa de las Alberquillas and Cala del Pino. Nerja town, with its 122 restaurants and 29 cafés within 2 km of the wider area, its Balcón viewpoints and its four Blue Flag beaches, functions as the practical and social centre. The steep 16% gradient to the coast means walks to the beach are a drive rather than a stroll, but the elevation also explains the mountain and garden views from the house. Evenings tend to stay local: the square, the communal gardens and the urbanisation restaurant are the default setting, with central heating and a fireplace covering the cooler months of a coastal winter.
The immediate surroundings are quiet and rural in character, with the urbanisation's squares, gardens and pool areas providing the day-to-day outdoor space. Nerja municipality counts some 22,000 inhabitants and sits about 50 km east of Málaga, which keeps the area residential rather than resort-driven, although 22 hotels and roughly 2,400 tourist beds confirm a seasonal visitor economy. Within 2 km of the wider area there are 122 restaurants, 29 cafés, 13 banks, 9 pharmacies and 5 dentists, so once in town the amenity density is high. Everyday errands from the house itself require a short drive: supermarket at 4.5 km, pharmacy at 4.6 km. Healthcare runs from a local health centre to the hospital 25 km away. Education is covered by 7 primary schools and 2 secondary schools in the municipality. Public transport exists, 6 lines and 23 stops, but the location and the steep terrain make a car effectively necessary. Charging an electric car requires a trip of about 7 km to the nearest charging point. The road network connects via the coastal A-7 and the Mediterranean motorway towards Málaga (48 km) and Granada (54 km), making both cities feasible for day trips or airport alternatives.
The map shows the house within the Capistrano urbanisation on the elevated ground behind Nerja, with the beaches of Las Alberquillas and Maro roughly 4 km to the south and the town centre a short drive west. The steep terrain between house and coast is visible in the contour of the roads.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Nerja occupies the eastern end of the Costa del Sol in the comarca of La Axarquía, roughly 50 km east of Málaga city and a similar distance from Granada. This position gives the town a distinct character: less densely developed than the Marbella, Estepona belt, closer to the mountains and to Granada's airport-free but culturally rich hinterland. Málaga at 48 km and Granada at 54 km are both practical day-trip distances, while Marbella at 94 km marks the western, more resort-oriented half of the coast.
Distances are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances and travel times are longer. Beaches: Playa de las Alberquillas 3.8–4.0 km, Playa de Maro 4.0 km, Cala del Pino 4.2–4.4 km, all reachable in a few minutes by car down a steep 16% gradient. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 63 km, Gibraltar 155 km, Alicante-Elche 332 km. Golf: the nearest courses, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 61 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 63 km, are all closer to Málaga city than to Nerja, so golf is a planned excursion rather than a spontaneous round. Marina del Este lies 9.8 km away for boating interests. By car, daily mobility is straightforward once the urbanisation road is descended; public transport with 6 lines and 23 stops offers limited coverage and does not replace a vehicle at this address. EV charging sits 7.1–7.5 km away.
| Beach Distance | 3.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 63 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 155 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 16.5°C and monthly averages ranging from 13°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about four months, realistic for sea swimming roughly June through September, with pool use in the communal pools extending either side thanks to sunshine hours typical of the Costa del Sol. The house stands at 612 m above sea level, high relative to the coast, which explains both the mountain views and the pronounced 16% gradient down to the beaches; at this elevation summer heat is slightly moderated and winters can feel cooler than on the seafront, a point the central heating and fireplace address. The natural setting is a defining feature: the clifftop coves of Maro, the viewpoint at Mirador Tajo de los Bueyes 2.6 km away, the historic Torre Vigía de Maro watchtower at 3.8 km and the Águila aqueduct at 4.7 km place the house within a protected, scenic stretch of coastline rather than a built-up resort strip.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Nerja holds four Blue Flag beaches, Burriana, Maro, Playazo-Chucho and Torrecilla, which is a strong showing for a town of this size and covers the full range from the busy services of Burriana to the quieter coves near Maro. The closest beaches to the house are the natural coves of Playa de las Alberquillas (about 4 km) and Cala del Pino, reached by a steep drive; these are unspoilt rather than serviced beaches. For sport and recreation the municipality lists 125 sports facilities, and swimming is available on the doorstep via the urbanisation's five communal pools. Golf requires commitment: the nearest courses are 61–65 km away around Málaga, so regular players should factor in the drive. Marinas are covered by Marina del Este at 9.8 km. Hiking and coastal walking are well served by the viewpoints and trails of the Maro cliffs, and the cultural calendar includes 34 local public holidays a year, reflecting an active municipal rhythm.
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: VL246062
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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