This detached villa is situated in Playamar, a residential district of Torremolinos in the province of Málaga, approximately 836 metres from Playa del Lido. The property comprises 550 m² of built living space on a fenced plot of 970 m², with four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private saltwater pool, subtropical garden and underground parking. The villa was completed in 2006 and is available at a price of €1,545,000. The surrounding area is urban with shops, cafés and restaurants within walking distance, a railway station 200 metres away and Málaga Airport roughly 6 km distant.
Within the Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies a distinct segment from the comparable new-build developments listed. Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000) are apartment or townhouse developments in the sub-€300,000 bracket, positioned in secondary or suburban coastal locations. This property, at €1,545,000, competes in the detached-villa segment of central Torremolinos, where serviced urban plots near the beach are scarce and rarely redeveloped. The price per built square metre, roughly €2,800, sits above typical Torremolinos apartment values but reflects the detached format, private grounds and underground parking. Locationally, Playamar differs from Estepona or Mijas comparables in three respects: it is an integrated town district rather than a peripheral development zone; it has rail connectivity, which the Marbella-Estepona corridor lacks; and it lies within fifteen minutes of Málaga Airport and the city's cultural and employment base. The trade-off is density: Playamar's urban setting means closer neighbours, partial rather than open sea views, and exposure to Torremolinos' seasonal tourist flows, whereas Estepona and Mijas comparables offer newer buildings with communal facilities but greater car dependence. Buyers comparing this villa with new-build alternatives should also weigh age-related factors, a 2006 build with established garden versus modern energy ratings and developer guarantees, against the scarcity value of a detached plot this close to the beach and station.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Playamar, the western beach district of Torremolinos, between the seafront promenade and the town centre. The nearest beach lies about 600-840 metres away, reached on foot via an 8.2% gradient. Málaga city centre is 12 km away and the airport approximately 6 km. A railway station is 200 metres from the property.
The property suits households seeking a detached villa with private pool and garden in a built-up coastal setting rather than an isolated rural one. Four bedrooms, a large eat-in kitchen, a living room with fireplace and underground parking for several cars support permanent residence. Daily needs, supermarket at 333 m, pharmacy at 1 km, are reachable on foot.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 2006 and is described as ready for occupancy. Interior features such as marble floors, double glazing and solar panels indicate the level of technical installation. Buyers should treat the stated completion date as indicative and verify the actual condition through survey.
The property is a single existing villa, not part of a resort with communal facilities; there is no on-site gym, spa or concierge. The database lists no lift, no air conditioning entry, no sea-front position and only partial sea views. The plot of 970 m² is fenced but modest relative to the 550 m² built area. The gradient to the beach is measured at 8.2%.
This property is relevant in several recognisable situations. A household relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol that wants a detached villa without dependence on a car will find the walkable amenities, station proximity and hospital at 1.7 km aligned with that need. Buyers seeking a second home near the beach will value the ten-minute walk to Playa del Lido and the private pool for the roughly four-month swimming season when sea temperatures exceed 20°C. Families have one school within a two-kilometre radius and 24 pharmacies in the same zone, though the supply of schools is limited and should be verified against specific requirements. Golfers can reach Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 900 metres and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 3 km. Frequent travellers benefit from the airport being roughly 6 km away, with the caveats of aircraft noise associated with that proximity. The property is less suited to buyers seeking seclusion, uninterrupted sea views or a gated resort environment, since the setting is urban with partial sea views only. It also requires tolerance of the slope between the villa and the beach. Households wanting large storage or expansion potential should note the plot-to-building ratio, with 970 m² of land under 550 m² of construction. In short, the profile fits full-time or seasonal residents who prioritise location, privacy within a fenced plot and serviceability over panoramic seclusion.
The villa's construction dates from 2006, which places it within the period when double glazing and pre-installation for modern services became standard on the Costa del Sol. The listing confirms double-glazed windows, marble flooring throughout and a fully fitted kitchen with an eat-in layout, a specification consistent with upper-mid-range Spanish villa construction of that era. The living room contains a fireplace, listed as the climate-control feature alongside the solar panels; no air-conditioning system is recorded in the database, and buyers should verify what cooling provision exists or could be retrofitted. The saltwater pool uses a filtration system that replaces chlorine treatment, which reduces certain maintenance inputs and changes the water chemistry. Solar panels are installed, which lowers electricity demand for water heating; the exact capacity and feed arrangement should be confirmed. Security measures include a fenced plot and security grills on openings, which are conventional features for urban villas in this district. The underground parking accommodates several vehicles and provides both security and shelter from sun exposure. Interior images show a bright living-dining room, a bedroom with fitted media and a further living space with a round architectural window, indicating an owner-occupied rather than rental-grade finish. The subtropical and mature garden implies established planting, with irrigation likely required, the listing describes it as easily maintained. As a property approaching twenty years of age, routine survey attention should go to roof condition, pool installation, electrical installation and the solar system, none of which is documented in the available data.
The asking price is €1,545,000 for the completed villa. Measured against the built area of 550 m², this equates to roughly €2,800 per m² of construction, on a plot of 970 m². The price reflects the property's characteristics: detached status, private pool, underground parking and a walkable coastal location in Torremolinos. The listing presents a single property rather than a phased development, so there is no range of unit types or prices. As with all resale properties, the final transaction price depends on negotiation, condition assessment and notarial process.
Daily life at this villa is shaped by its position inside an established urban district rather than a gated enclave. Mornings can begin on the south-east facing terrace or at the pool, with the subtropical garden requiring, according to the listing, relatively easy maintenance. The supermarket 333 metres away makes routine shopping practical without a car, and the 189 restaurants and 38 cafés within a two-kilometre radius cover most everyday needs. The railway station at Torremolinos, 200 metres away, connects westwards to Fuengirola and eastwards to Málaga centre, which reduces dependence on driving. The walk to the beach at Playa del Lido takes roughly ten to twelve minutes; the return journey involves an 8.2% slope, which is a physical consideration for some residents. Afternoons can be spent at the pool, saltwater rather than chlorinated, or at nearby facilities such as the padel club one kilometre away or the Miguel Ángel Jiménez golf course 900 metres distant. The villa's interior, with 550 m² spread over its living spaces, an eat-in kitchen and a fireplace in the living room, supports year-round occupation rather than purely seasonal use. The underground parking holds several cars, which is relevant in a district where street parking pressure can vary with the tourist season. Evenings can extend to the barbecue and bar area in the garden. The urban surroundings mean some views are of the city and neighbouring properties rather than open landscape; the listing records city, mountain, garden, pool and partial sea views. For residents who want detached-villa privacy combined with walkable amenities and rail access, the daily rhythm here is closer to town living than to rural retreat.
Playamar functions as a year-round residential district of Torremolinos rather than a purely seasonal resort zone. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data records 189 restaurants, 38 cafés, 24 pharmacies, 10 banks and 4 dentists, which indicates a full-service urban environment. The supermarket at 333 metres serves routine grocery needs on foot. Public transport density is high for the coast: 14 lines and 50 stops serve the area, and Torremolinos railway station lies 200 metres from the villa, with La Colina at 2.1 km and El Pinillo at 2.2 km as alternatives. This connectivity means Málaga centre (12 km), the airport (6 km) and Fuengirola to the west are reachable without a car. Healthcare is anchored by a hospital 1.7 km away. The district's character shifts with the calendar: summer months bring tourist traffic toward the beaches of Lido, Álamos and Bajondillo, while the off-season returns the neighbourhood to a quieter residential rhythm. The villa's position one street back from the front line, at 52 m elevation, moderates but does not eliminate exposure to summer visitors. Recreational infrastructure within easy reach includes Pádel La Colina (1 km), an orientation circuit at Los Manantiales (2 km), a football ground at El Pozuelo (2.2 km) and the Benalmádena marina at 4.4 km.
The map shows the villa's position in Playamar, between the Guadalhorce estuary and Torremolinos centre. Markers indicate the three nearest beaches, the railway station at 200 m, the supermarket at 333 m and golf courses within 3 km. The straight-line distances to Málaga Airport (6 km) and Málaga city (12 km) frame the regional position.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Playamar occupies the north-western coastal edge of Torremolinos, bordering the Guadalhorce river mouth and the approach corridor to Málaga Airport. This position places the villa closer to Málaga city (12 km) than to the Marbella-centred resort belt (38 km), which shapes its character: an established town district with urban services rather than a resort enclave. The 579,000 residents of Málaga and its metropolitan labour market lie within commuting range by rail or car, while Granada at 100 km is a feasible day trip.
Distances from the property run as follows: Playa del Lido 836 m, Playa de los Álamos 993 m and Playa del Bajondillo 1.3 km, all walkable. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 6 km in a straight line, typically ten to fifteen minutes by car or one rail stop from Torremolinos station. Málaga city centre lies 12 km east, Marbella 38 km south-west and Granada 100 km north-east. Golf options include Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 900 m, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 3 km and Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 6.9 km. Electric-vehicle charging is available at the Málaga Supercharger (2.8 km) and two Powerdot points at 3.4 km. The hospital sits at 1.7 km and the nearest pharmacy at 1 km.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 92 km |
| Torremolinos | 0.2 km |
| La Colina | 2.1 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,888 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.5°C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol's dry Mediterranean climate. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, spans roughly four months, concentrated between June and early October; pool use extends this window since the private pool is heated by ambient conditions rather than sea temperature. The villa sits at 52 m above sea level on ground that slopes toward the coast at 8.2%, which produces the partial sea views recorded in the listing and creates the gradient on the return walk from the beach. The elevation also aids ventilation. The nearby Montes de Málaga and the sierras behind Torremolinos account for the mountain views. Rainfall is concentrated in autumn and winter months, with the subtropical garden requiring irrigation through the dry summer.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches serve the immediate area. Playa del Lido (836 m) and Playa de los Álamos (993 m) are the closest, both part of Torremolinos' sandy western stretch, with chiringuitos and promenade access; Playa del Bajondillo (1.3 km) lies below the town centre. The district's beaches carry Blue Flag status in most years, though status should be confirmed annually. Golfers have an unusually dense cluster for an urban location: the nine-hole Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 900 m, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 3 km and Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 6.9 km, with Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 8.4 km as a full-length alternative. Water sports and boat berths operate from Puerto Deportivo de Benalmádena (4.4 km). Land sports include Pádel La Colina (1 km), the permanent orientation circuit at Los Manantiales (2 km) and Campo de Fútbol El Pozuelo (2.2 km). The seafront promenade connects Playamar to Bajondillo and Carihuela on foot or by bicycle.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 46 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 33 mm |
| March | 14.3°C | 96 mm |
| April | 16.3°C | 44 mm |
| May | 19.6°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.5°C | 7 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.2°C | 5 mm |
| September | 23.4°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.8°C | 65 mm |
| November | 15.5°C | 61 mm |
| December | 12.9°C | 49 mm |
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Ref: VL805580
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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