Villa Palmeras 1 is a detached villa completed in 2012 in the hills above Cómpeta, in the Axarquía region of Málaga province. The property offers 180 m² of living space with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, set on a plot of 5,520 m² planted with avocado and other fruit trees. The southwest-facing house includes a private swimming pool of approximately 4 x 8 metres, extensive terraces and a separate summer residence with its own kitchenette. The asking price is €990,000. Distances mentioned are straight-line: the coast lies about 10 km away and Málaga airport about 49 km.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in a country setting on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Almijara, roughly 18 km inland from the Mediterranean coast and 52 km from Málaga. Cómpeta village with its shops, pharmacies and restaurants lies within walking distance. The elevation of approximately 646 metres gives panoramic views over the sea and mountains. Beaches at Playa del Morche are 10 km away as the crow flies.
The villa suits households seeking space and privacy rather than coastal density. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and built-in wardrobes cover practical daily needs, while the separate summer residence provides additional accommodation for guests. Outdoor living is central: a private pool, pergolas, a barbecue area and terraces orientated to the southwest extend the usable living space for most of the year.
This is an existing home, completed in 2012 and described as being in excellent condition. It is key-ready, so no construction phase or waiting period applies. Delivery is immediate upon completion of the purchase process. Systems already in place include air conditioning in the main rooms, a wood-burning stove, solar-heated hot water and a water treatment installation.
The property does not offer coastal proximity, with beaches about 10 km away as the crow flies, and mountain roads must be used for daily travel. Golf courses are distant, at 48 to 51 km. Public transport is limited to one line with two stops, so a car is practical for most journeys. The nearest hospital is 13 km away and EV charging is 11 km away, which is relevant for electric vehicle owners.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A first is the buyer seeking a permanent residence in a Spanish village environment: the walking distance to supermarket, pharmacy, schools and health centre removes the dependency on the car for daily errands, while the house offers full-year comfort through air conditioning and the wood-burning stove. A second situation is the household wanting a second home with genuine privacy, a gated entrance, an avocado grove as a natural screen and no immediate neighbours suit buyers who find apartment complexes too dense. The separate summer residence makes the property workable for families with visiting guests or for owners who want independent space for rental within legal limits. A third profile is the buyer specifically drawn to the Axarquía: village life, hiking in the Sierra de Almijara and the foothills of La Maroma, and a cooler mountain climate at 646 metres elevation compared with the coastal strip. The property is less obvious for buyers who want to walk to the beach daily, the coast is 10 km away as the crow flies, with mountain roads in between, or for golf players, given course distances of 48 km and more. Households without a car should note that public transport consists of a single line with two stops. The established construction from 2012 also suits buyers who prefer a completed, inspected property over an off-plan purchase with delivery risk.
The villa was completed in 2012 and is recorded as being in excellent condition. The interior layout follows a conventional Andalusian villa plan: a central entrance hall, a generous living and dining room, a fully fitted kitchen with storage room, and three bedrooms with large built-in wardrobes served by two bathrooms. Photographs show a bathroom with bathtub and window, a second bathroom with shower and window, and a hallway with coat rack and lamp, which indicates a finished, lived-in standard rather than a renovation project. Climate systems are present on two levels: a modern wood-burning stove in the living room for winter, and air conditioning in the main rooms for summer. Hot water is solar-heated, which reduces electricity demand, and a water treatment system serves the property alongside a traditional well and mains water, a meaningful combination in an inland location where irrigation of 5,520 m² of grounds requires reliable supply. The summer residence is equipped to a functional standard, with a kitchenette featuring a breakfast bar, small refrigerator, ceramic cooktop, hot and cold water connections and satellite television. Outside, the covered terrace has wooden beams, and the outdoor inventory includes pergolas, a barbecue area, two storage rooms and a fountain. The southwest orientation places the main terraces and pool in afternoon and evening sun, which matches the typical use pattern of the region. No defects are recorded, but as with any property of this age, buyers will typically verify the condition of the pool installation, the water systems and the roof through a technical survey before purchase.
The asking price for this existing home is a fixed €990,000; it is not a starting price within a broader price list. For that amount, the buyer acquires a completed villa of 180 m² with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, a plot of 5,520 m², a private pool of roughly 4 x 8 metres, a separate summer residence and established grounds with productive fruit trees. As context within the region, new-build apartments on the coast at Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona start at between €205,000 and €269,950, but those are apartment products without land, privacy or additional accommodation. This property competes in the segment of country villas in the Axarquía, where plot size, water sources and outbuildings materially affect value. Furniture is optional and can be negotiated separately.
Daily life at Villa Palmeras 1 revolves around the rhythm of a mountain village with an extensive private plot. The house is entered through a private gate, with a paved driveway running through an avocado grove to the villa itself. Inside, an entrance hall leads to a living and dining room with a wood-burning stove, a fully equipped kitchen and three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes. Sliding patio doors from both the living area and the kitchen open onto a large sun terrace and the pool area, so the boundary between indoor and outdoor living is fluid for much of the year. The plot of 5,520 m² carries a wide variety of fruit trees, avocados, oranges, tangerines, lemons, figs, mangoes and grapes, which means there is always seasonal work or harvest in the grounds. A traditional well, a large fountain and two storage rooms support the maintenance of the estate. The separate summer residence, with a kitchenette, breakfast bar and its own covered and rooftop terraces, functions as guest accommodation or as a quiet retreat during the hottest months. Cómpeta village lies within walking distance, with a supermarket 133 metres away and a pharmacy 58 metres away, which keeps daily errands simple. With 3,824 inhabitants, the village maintains year-round activity: sixteen restaurants, four pharmacies, a bank, primary and secondary schools and a health centre are within 2 km. The climate is temperate for inland Andalusia, with average monthly temperatures between 13 and 26 °C, which supports outdoor use of the property across the seasons.
The immediate surroundings combine countryside with genuine village proximity. A supermarket 133 metres away and a pharmacy 58 metres away are exceptional figures for a property with a country setting, and they define the daily routine: bread, groceries and medicines are a short walk rather than a drive. Within 2 km there are sixteen restaurants, four pharmacies and a bank, and Cómpeta's permanent population of 3,824 inhabitants keeps these facilities open year-round, not only in a tourist season, although tourism is present, with seven hotels and 1,437 beds in the municipality. Education is covered by five primary schools and two secondary schools, and a health centre operates in the village; the nearest hospital is 13 km away as the crow flies. For recreation, the Polideportivo municipal sports centre is 400 metres away and several viewpoints, Puerto del Collado at 1.9 km, Collado de Huerta Grande at 2.1 km and Mirador 1220 m at 3.6 km, mark the walking country of the Sierra de Almijara. The roads are mountain roads by nature: trips to the coast at Playa del Morche (10 km straight-line) or to Málaga airport (49 km) take longer than the direct distances suggest. Public transport is limited to one line with two stops, so a car remains the practical mode for regional travel, while EV drivers should note the nearest charging point is 11 km away.
The map shows the property in relation to Cómpeta village and the Axarquía hills. Note the walking distance to the village centre and the elevation of roughly 646 metres, with the Mediterranean coast visible 10 km away to the south as the crow flies.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Cómpeta lies in the Axarquía comarca, the eastern part of Málaga province, about 52 km from the provincial capital and 18 km from the coast. Within the Costa del Sol region it represents the inland, mountain-pueblo alternative to the coastal municipalities: quieter, cheaper per square metre and defined by agriculture and walking tourism rather than golf resorts and beach clubs. The location suits buyers who want Andalusian village authenticity within reasonable reach of Málaga airport. To the east lie Nerja and Frigiliana, the better-known white villages of the region; Cómpeta is their less touristy counterpart at higher elevation.
Key distances, measured in a straight line: the beaches of Playa del Morche and Dunas de la Carraca lie 10 km away, Málaga airport 49 km, the nearest hospital 13 km and the closest golf courses, Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce, between 48 and 51 km. Road distances are longer than these figures because of the mountainous terrain; travel to the airport is a drive of well over half an hour. On the other hand, the most-used facilities are remarkably close: supermarket at 133 metres, pharmacy at 58 metres and the municipal sports centre at 400 metres. This asymmetry, village amenities at walking distance, regional destinations by car, shapes mobility at this address. A car is handy but not necessary for everything, according to the accessibility data. Public transport is minimal, with one line and two stops, so regular trips to Málaga or the coast generally require own transport. Gibraltar airport is 144 km away straight-line, which positions the property firmly in the Málaga catchment area.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 50 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 144 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property stands at approximately 646 metres above sea level on the southern slopes of the Sierra de Almijara, in the foothills of La Maroma. This elevation moderates the summer heat compared with the coastal strip: the average annual temperature is 16.4 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 13 to 26 °C. Winters can feel crisp, which is where the wood-burning stove and air conditioning complement each other. The swimming season, defined by sea water of at least 20 °C, runs about four months, shorter than on the southern Costa del Sol, but the private pool extends the swimming window on the plot itself, warmed further by the southwest orientation and solar-heated water. The setting is genuinely rural: the avocado grove, fruit trees and views towards the sea 10 km away create a layered landscape of cultivated and natural terrain. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, feeding the traditional well on the property. For walkers, the natural parks of the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama begin essentially at the edge of the municipality.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches, Playa del Morche and Dunas de Carraca on the Torre del Mar stretch of coast, lie 10 km away as the crow flies, reachable as a half-day trip rather than a spontaneous walk. Golf is a distance commitment: the three nearest courses are 48 to 51 km away around Málaga, so regular golfers would base themselves elsewhere. Recreation close to home is instead of the inland kind. The municipal sports centre sits 400 metres from the property and the wider municipality counts thirteen sports facilities. Hiking is the strongest local asset: viewpoints at Puerto del Collado (1.9 km), Collado de Huerta Grande (2.1 km) and Mirador 1220 m (3.6 km) mark routes into the high country, and La Maroma, the highest peak of the region, rises directly behind the village. On the plot itself, the pool, barbecue area, pergolas and terraces provide private recreation, while the village's sixteen restaurants supply the social side of local life. The annual calendar includes numerous local festivities, 34 public holidays are counted locally, which keeps village life animated through the year.
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Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Cómpeta is a town and municipality in the comarca of Axarquía, and province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. The municipality is situated approximately 18 kilometres from the coast, and 52 kilometres from Málaga, the provincial capital. It is situated at 638 metres above sea level in the foothills of La Maroma. The population is spread over the southern slopes of the Sierra de Almijara.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 41 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 46 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 62 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 40 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 15 mm |
| June | 22.4°C | 1 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.6°C | 2 mm |
| September | 23.2°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.9°C | 68 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 52 mm |
Ref: VL482437
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, Villa Palmeras 1 occupies a segment clearly distinct from the coastal new-build supply. Comparable projects listed in the region, 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 developments on or near the coast. Those products appeal to buyers prioritising beach proximity, community facilities and lower entry prices, but they do not offer land, privacy or additional accommodation. At a fixed asking price of €990,000, this villa competes instead in the inland villa market of the Axarquía, where value is driven by plot size, water rights, views and outbuildings. Its specific strengths within that segment are unusual: a country property with a supermarket 133 metres and a pharmacy 58 metres away is rare, as most comparable fincas sit several kilometres from the nearest village. The 5,520 m² plot with productive avocado trees and a separate summer residence adds income-potential and guest capacity that apartments cannot match. On the other hand, the location carries the typical inland trade-offs: the beach is 10 km away as the crow flies over mountain roads, golf courses are 48 km or more, and public transport is limited to one line. Compared with better-known white villages such as Frigiliana or Nerja, Cómpeta records around 820 housing transactions per year in a market with a permanent population, indicating an active but smaller resale scene. Buyers weighing coast versus hills should read this property as the hills option: more space, more privacy and a cooler climate at elevation, at the cost of driving to the sea.
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