A detached villa of approximately 220 m² on a 3,700 m² plot near Nerja, in a quiet rural setting close to the coast. Completed in 2004 and key-ready, the property offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private pool and views over sea, mountains and countryside. The asking price is fixed at €995,000. Distances are straight-line: the nearest beach, Playa de las Alberquillas, lies about 3.8 km away, while Málaga Airport is roughly 63 km from the property. A car is necessary for daily life.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in a tranquil, semi-rural area on the edge of Nerja, roughly 3.8 km from Playa de las Alberquillas as the crow flies. The gradient towards the coast is very steep at 16%, which shapes the elevated position and the panoramic views. The plot is fully enclosed with a gated entrance. Daily shopping, a pharmacy and other amenities are around 4.5 km away by direct distance.
The property combines four bedrooms and three bathrooms across multiple levels, with a separate guest house containing its own bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area. Outside there is a private pool of 13.5 m by 4.5 m, several terraces, a barbecue area and a 20 m² gym. A water deposit holds a six-week reserve supply, a practical feature given the rural setting.
This is an existing home, completed in 2004, described as key-ready and in excellent condition. The property has been maintained and updated in recent years, with air conditioning throughout and solar panels added. The completion year and any modernisation dates are indicative and should be verified during the purchase process.
The location requires a car for daily travel; public transport is limited in this rural setting. The nearest hospital is about 25 km away by direct distance, and golf courses lie roughly 61 km or more from the property. The steep 16% gradient to the beach means access on foot is not realistic. Distances stated are straight-line, so actual road routes are longer.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family needing four bedrooms plus a separate guest house for grandparents, visiting relatives or au pairs will find the layout structured for that arrangement. Buyers moving from a northern European home who want space, gardens and privacy rather than an apartment near the promenade will recognise their requirements in the 3,700 m² plot and enclosed boundaries. Households that work partly from home can use the office area on the master floor and the gym on the plot. The property also suits buyers who accept car dependence in exchange for a quiet rural setting: the supermarket, schools and health centre in Nerja are a short drive, and Málaga Airport is roughly 63 km in direct distance. It fits less well for buyers who want to walk to restaurants or the beach, the 16% gradient and nearly four kilometres to the coast make that impractical, or for those seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday apartment. Households with an electric vehicle should note the nearest charging point is about 7.5 km away by direct distance. In short, the property matches a permanent or long-stay residence pattern centred on the plot itself, rather than a tourism-focused lifestyle.
The villa dates from 2004 and is described as being in excellent condition following recent updates. The construction uses thick walls, which the source material links to stable indoor temperatures across seasons, warmer in winter, cooler in summer. Air conditioning is installed throughout, and a fireplace provides additional heating in the lounge. Solar panels have been added, reducing energy costs for hot water and climate control. Interior finishing includes a fully equipped kitchen on the lower level and multiple kitchens in total across the main house and guest house. The distribution spans more than 315 m² across three levels according to the description, with multiple terraces, including the 30 m² upper terrace with sea and mountain views. External works include the private infinity pool of 13.5 m by 4.5 m, a barbecue area, and mature gardens with fruit trees. The plot is fully fenced with a gated entrance and internal access. Practical infrastructure includes the water deposit with a six-week reserve capacity. As with any existing property, the actual condition of systems such as the solar installation, pool equipment and water storage should be verified through a technical survey before purchase. The overall picture is of a substantial, maintained family villa rather than a newly finished developer product.
The asking price is fixed at €995,000; this is not a price-list development with a from-price. For that budget the buyer acquires approximately 220 m² of living space, a 3,700 m² plot, a private pool, a separate guest house and a gym. Within Nerja itself, comparable new-build projects start between roughly €850,000 and €1,145,000, typically on smaller plots. The size of the land relative to the price is the most distinctive financial characteristic of this property. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready and completed in 2004.
Daily life at this property revolves around the plot itself and short drives into Nerja. The villa is arranged over three levels: the upper floor holds a lounge with fireplace and large windows opening onto a 30 m² terrace with sea and mountain views, together with the master suite, an ensuite bathroom and a private office area. The lower level contains a kitchen, a second living area and three bedrooms with direct patio access. A separate guest house provides independent accommodation for visitors or extended family. Outside, the roughly 3,700 m² plot accommodates maintained gardens with fruit trees, the private pool, a billiards space, barbecue area and gym. Mornings tend to start on the terraces rather than in the street; the immediate surroundings are countryside, quiet for most of the year. Practical errands, supermarket, pharmacy, bank, involve a drive of around 4.5 km in direct distance, and the beaches of Playazo and the coves near Maro are reached by car. The six-week water reserve in the deposit reflects the realities of campo living, where mains supply can be less consistent than in town. Evenings are typically spent outdoors: the panoramic terrace faces west towards the Mediterranean sunsets, and the orientation across multiple aspects gives sun exposure at different times of day. The property suits a household that values space, privacy and independence over walkability.
The surroundings are rural and quiet, with green hills and sea views characterising the immediate area. Nerja itself is a municipality of about 22,000 inhabitants in the comarca of La Axarquía, roughly 50 km east of Málaga by road. Within about 2 km of the property there are numerous amenities in the wider area: the data lists 122 restaurants, 4 schools, 9 pharmacies, 13 banks, 29 cafés and 5 dentists within range. The town has 7 primary schools and 2 secondary schools, one health centre, and a hospital lies about 25 km away in direct distance. Mobility is car-based: the source data states explicitly that a car is necessary for daily movements. Public transport exists in Nerja, 6 lines and 23 stops, but these serve the town rather than the rural fringe where this villa sits. The nearest supermarket is about 4.5 km away and the pharmacy 4.6 km, both as the crow flies. Tourism pressure is moderate: the municipality counts 22 hotels and around 2,400 beds, meaning the town is lively in summer without the scale of resort towns further west along the coast. Housing transactions in Nerja run at about 501 per year, indicating an active but not overheated local market.
The map shows the villa's elevated position in the countryside above Nerja, with the coastline and the coves around Maro roughly 4 km to the south. Notice the steep gradient between the property and the sea, and the concentration of amenities around the town centre to the east. Distances shown are straight-line.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Nerja sits at the eastern end of the Costa del Sol, in La Axarquía, roughly 48 km straight-line from Málaga and 54 km from Granada, the latter closer than Marbella at 94 km, which reflects the town's orientation towards the east. The position places this villa in the transition zone between the consolidated resort coast and the quieter, hillier Axarquía region. Granada and its airport are practical alternatives to Málaga for travel. The area's profile, modest tourism numbers, a resident population around 22,000, and rural fringes within minutes of the town centre, distinguishes it from the denser development further west along the coast.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances are longer. Beaches: Playa de las Alberquillas lies 3.8 km away, with Playa de Maro at 4.0 km and Cala del Pino at 4.2 km. The gradient from the property to the beach is 16%, classified as very steep, so the coast is reached by car. Málaga Airport is approximately 63 km in direct distance; Gibraltar Airport is about 155 km and Alicante-Elche around 332 km. Golf courses are distant: 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. The marina at Marina del Este is 9.8 km away. Everyday services: supermarket 4.5 km, pharmacy 4.6 km, EV charging point 8.0 km, hospital 25 km. Access to Nerja town and the A-7 motorway corridor is by local roads, and the source data confirms a car is required for all daily travel.
| Beach Distance | 3.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 63 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 155 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property stands at approximately 612 m above sea level, an elevation that explains both the panoramic views and the steep 16% descent towards the coast. The local climate is Mediterranean with average monthly temperatures ranging from 13°C in winter to 26°C in summer, and an annual average of 16.5°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months. Natural landmarks nearby include the Mirador Tajo de los Bueyes viewpoint at 2.6 km, the Torre Vigía de Maro watchtower at 3.8 km and the Acueducto del Águila aqueduct at 4.7 km, all straight-line distances. The countryside setting means more greenery and fewer built-up horizons than in central Nerja. At this elevation, summer evenings are typically cooler than on the seafront, and the thick walls plus air conditioning help regulate indoor temperatures through both seasons. The nearby hills of the Sierra Almijara natural park frame the mountain views from the terraces.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Nerja holds four Blue Flag beaches: Burriana, Maro, Playazo-Chucho and Torrecilla. The closest to this villa is the Playazo, near the Marinas de Nerja hotel about 750 m from the property's residential area according to the existing description, with the coves of Playa de las Alberquillas and Playa de Maro within roughly 4 km straight-line. The beaches around Maro are part of a protected natural area known for clearer water and snorkelling. For boating, Marina del Este lies 9.8 km away. Sports facilities in the municipality number 125 in total, and the property itself has a private pool of 13.5 m by 4.5 m, a billiards room and a 20 m² gym on the plot. Golf is the main exception: the nearest courses sit 61 km or more away near Málaga, so regular golfers should factor in the drive. Hiking options are close at hand in the Sierras behind Nerja, with the Tajo de los Bueyes viewpoint less than 3 km away by direct distance.
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: VL636220
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within Nerja, the most direct comparisons are new-build villa projects. Destination in Nerja lists from €850,000 and Los Arcos Luxury Villas from €1,145,000, bracketing this property's fixed price of €995,000. The relevant trade-off is plot size and immediacy: this villa offers 3,700 m² of land, an existing guest house and mature gardens available now, whereas new-build alternatives typically deliver smaller plots, developer specifications and a completion wait. Further afield, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600, but Estepona lies roughly 94 km west, a different market segment closer to Marbella, with denser resort development. Location-wise, Nerja itself occupies a distinct niche on the Costa del Sol. It is the easternmost established resort town of the coast, about 48 km straight-line from Málaga and, notably, closer to Granada (54 km) than to Marbella (94 km). The local market records around 501 housing transactions per year, modest compared with the western Costa del Sol, and tourism infrastructure is limited to 22 hotels with roughly 2,400 beds. For buyers comparing regions, this means less construction pressure and quieter winters than around Marbella or Estepona, but also fewer international services, distant golf courses and an airport transfer of about 63 km direct distance. Within Nerja, the rural fringe where this villa sits differs again from the town centre: larger plots, sea and mountain views, and full car dependence. Buyers weighing this property against the new-build alternatives should therefore compare not only price per square metre but also land area, immediate availability and tolerance for rural infrastructure such as water deposits and steep access roads.
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