This key-ready townhouse in Almayate Bajo, completed in 2023, offers 147 m² of living space across three levels, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a 65 m² private rear garden. The property sits on a recently developed urbanisation in the Axarquía region, 1.3 km as the crow flies from Playa de Almayate. The asking price is fixed at €579,000. South-facing orientation, a solarium and mountain views are among the documented features, while the communal swimming pool is yet to be constructed.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Almayate lies on the coastal plain east of Vélez-Málaga, roughly 26 km straight-line from Málaga city. The townhouse stands on a suburban urbanisation with flat access towards the sea; the beach at Playa de Almayate is 1.3 km away as the crow flies, and the marina at Caleta de Vélez 5.8 km. Nearby amenities within 2 km include nine restaurants, a pharmacy and two banks.
The layout suits households needing three double bedrooms: a master with en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe, two further bedrooms sharing a family bathroom, plus a guest WC on the ground floor. Outdoor space is extensive for a townhouse, an enclosed front garden, a 65 m² rear garden with covered terrace, and two upper terraces including a solarium. Air conditioning and central heating are installed.
Construction was completed in 2023, making this a nearly new resale rather than an off-plan purchase. The urbanisation is in its final stages of development; all properties have been sold, though the communal swimming pool has not yet been built. Completion dates and the timing of communal works remain indicative and depend on the developer's schedule.
The communal swimming pool is not yet constructed, with no confirmed completion date. There is no private pool, although a splash pool may be possible in the rear garden subject to planning permission. The plot is compact at 154 m², parking is limited to a private driveway, and the setting is suburban rather than a consolidated town centre, daily life generally requires a car.
Ref: VL640228
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A household relocating permanently to the Axarquía coast may value the nearly new construction, three double bedrooms and modern installations, avoiding the maintenance burden of an older resale. Buyers seeking a second home within reach of Málaga airport, about 34 km straight-line, can use the property year-round, with central heating for the cooler months and a solarium for the summer. Families benefit from a documented school within 2 km and 19 primary schools plus 9 secondary schools in the wider region, alongside three health centres. Purchasers who prioritise private outdoor space over communal facilities may accept that the communal pool is unbuilt, particularly given the 65 m² rear garden and the option, subject to permission, of installing a splash pool. It is less suitable for buyers who want a completed resort-style urbanisation with a pool from day one, or for those intending to live without a car in a dense urban centre.
Completed in 2023, the property reflects current building standards with contemporary finishes throughout. Climate control is covered on multiple fronts: air conditioning is installed, pre-installation allows extension of the system, and central heating serves the winter months, a combination that matters in a region where January nights cool noticeably. Interior fittings include fitted wardrobes, a walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom and a modern family bathroom alongside the en-suite. The kitchen is open-plan with a breakfast bar, integrated into the living space in the manner typical of recent Spanish new build. Outdoor construction quality is equally relevant: the covered terrace, two upper terraces and solarium extend usable living space well beyond the 147 m² interior, and the utility area on the top level keeps laundry functions separate from the living zones. Satellite TV and WiFi are connected. Two points deserve factual attention. First, the communal swimming pool, listed as a feature of the urbanisation, has not yet been built, so buyers should verify the developer's commitments and timetable. Second, as a nearly new property on an urbanisation still in its final development stage, snagging and communal-area completion should be reviewed with a lawyer before purchase.
The property is offered as an existing, key-ready home at a fixed asking price of €579,000, not a
Daily life in this townhouse revolves around its layered layout and generous outdoor space. The ground floor combines an open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar, dining and lounge areas in one light-filled space, with patio doors opening onto the 65 m² rear garden. The covered terrace allows outdoor dining for most of the year, supported by an average annual temperature of 19.3°C. The first floor holds the three bedrooms, while the top level contains a utility area and two further terraces, including a solarium that captures the south-facing orientation. Mountain views and urban views are both documented from the upper levels. The rhythm of the area is quiet and residential. Almayate is a small coastal settlement, and the surrounding urbanisation is new, with the neighbourhood still settling into its final form. Practical errands typically mean a short drive to Torre del Mar or Vélez-Málaga, although nine restaurants, a pharmacy, a school and two banks lie within 2 km. With 13 public transport lines and 50 stops in the wider area, some daily trips are possible without a car, though most residents rely on one. The flat 1.8% gradient to the sea makes the beach reachable on foot or by bicycle, and the six-month swimming season, water at or above 20°C, frames the year around spring to autumn coastal use.
Almayate sits on the flat coastal strip of the Axarquía, 27 m above sea level, between Torre del Mar to the west and the quieter beaches east towards Caleta de Vélez. The immediate setting is suburban: a new urbanisation rather than a historic village centre, with urban and mountain views from the property. Within 2 km, daily needs are reasonably covered, nine restaurants, a pharmacy, two banks and a school. Sports facilities cluster a short distance away: Centro Deportivo VALS at 2.8 km, the municipal pool and Polideportivo Maestro Salvador Sánchez in Torre del Mar at 3.7 km, and an electric vehicle Supercharger at 3.8 km. The nearest beach, Playa de Almayate, is 1.3 km away as the crow flies, with a designated dog beach at 2.3 km. The area records around 1,410 housing transactions per year, an active but not saturated market, and tourism infrastructure is modest, with 11 hotels and 891 beds, which keeps the off-season quieter than in resort towns further west.
The map shows the townhouse on the coastal plain of the Axarquía, with Playa de Almayate 1.3 km to the south as the crow flies, Torre del Mar's sports facilities to the west and the marina of Caleta de Vélez to the east. Málaga city and airport lie further west along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Almayate occupies a transitional position on the Costa del Sol: east of the busy Torre del Mar, Vélez-Málaga axis, yet only 26 km straight-line from Málaga city. This places the property in the quieter, more agricultural Axarquía, where housing prices and development density remain lower than between Málaga and Estepona. For buyers weighing the full coast, it offers proximity to the airport and provincial capital while avoiding the resort saturation of Marbella (72 km), a different market segment altogether.
Distances are straight-line and road distances will be longer. Málaga city and its metropolitan offer lie 26 km away; Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 34 km, making airport access a straightforward drive along the coastal A-7 corridor. Granada is 68 km away for inland excursions, and Marbella 72 km along the coast. The marina at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 5.8 km away, is the nearest point for berths and waterfront dining. Public transport is available, 13 lines and 50 stops serve the area, though frequencies are typical of a semi-rural coastal zone, and a car remains the practical choice for most journeys. Gibraltar airport (127 km) and Alicante (359 km) are alternatives mainly relevant for specific travel plans.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 34 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 127 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a genuine year-round location: an average annual temperature of 19.3°C and a swimming season of six months with sea water at or above 20°C. Elevation is 27 m with a 1.8% gradient to the beach, effectively flat, so walking and cycling to the sea involve no climbing. The south-facing orientation of the townhouse maximises sunlight hours on the solarium and rear garden, while the mountain views to the north reflect the Sierra Tejeda backdrop behind the coastal plain. Central heating and air conditioning together cover the seasonal extremes: hot Andalusian summers and cool winter evenings. The setting suits outdoor living from roughly April to November.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Playa de Almayate, 1.3 km away, is a broad, dark-sand beach known for being far less crowded than the beaches west of Málaga; a dog-friendly beach lies 2.3 km away. For boating and waterfront leisure, Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez at 5.8 km is the main marina of the eastern Costa del Sol. Sports facilities within a short radius include Centro Deportivo VALS (2.8 km), the municipal swimming pool of Torre del Mar (3.7 km) and the Polideportivo Maestro Salvador Sánchez (3.7 km). Golf is listed as a nearby setting, with courses along the coast towards Málaga and Caleta. Nature options extend inland towards the Sierras, and Granada at 68 km opens the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada for day trips.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 42 mm |
| February | 13.5°C | 33 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 113 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 55 mm |
| May | 20.3°C | 22 mm |
| June | 24.5°C | 9 mm |
| July | 27.2°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.4°C | 6 mm |
| September | 24.2°C | 30 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 54 mm |
| November | 16.1°C | 64 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 60 mm |
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At a fixed price of €579,000, this townhouse occupies a different segment from the main new-build comparables in the region. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, all off-plan or new-build apartment products with lower entry prices but, typically, far less private outdoor space. The Almayate property's 65 m² private garden, two upper terraces, solarium and 147 m² interior explain a substantial part of the price difference: it competes on space and immediacy rather than on price per square metre. Location also plays a role. Torre del Mar and Mijas are more established markets with larger expatriate communities and more developed amenities, while Almayate remains a quieter, semi-rural coastal settlement where the surrounding market records about 1,410 transactions per year and tourism infrastructure is limited to 11 hotels. Buyers comparing this property with the newer developments should weigh three factors: the certainty of a completed, inspectable home versus off-plan delivery risk; the absence of a completed communal pool versus the full facility packages usually offered in new developments; and the trade-off between a quieter Axarquía setting and the more polished resort environments further west. Median provincial income of €16,450 indicates a lower-cost local economy than the western Costa del Sol, which is reflected in everyday living costs around Almayate.
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