This detached villa stands in Almayate, a coastal village east of Vélez-Málaga on the Axarquía coast of Málaga province. The property, completed in 1979 and in good condition, offers 382 m² of built space across three levels plus a basement, on a plot of 789 m². It has six bedrooms, three bathrooms and a guest toilet, a private pool, a garage and several terraces with views over the Mediterranean. The beach at Playa de Almayate lies approximately 1.3 km away as the crow flies. The asking price is fixed at €895,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Almayate sits on the flat coastal strip of the Axarquía, roughly 26 km east of Málaga city in a straight line. The villa stands in a suburban setting within walking and short driving distance of local shops, a school, a pharmacy and several restaurants. The A-7 motorway corridor and Torre del Mar, with its marina and full amenities, are a short drive away, giving the location both tranquillity and practical accessibility.
The house answers the needs of a household seeking space and autonomy: six bedrooms, two kitchens, a laundry room, a garage and a private pool on a 789 m² plot. South-facing orientation provides natural light, while air conditioning, heating, solar panels and two fireplaces cover year-round comfort. The option to add a further bedroom allows the layout to be adapted to changing family circumstances.
This is an existing home, completed in 1979, not a new-build development. The construction status is key-ready, and the property is documented as being in good condition. Features such as solar panels and air conditioning indicate that installations have been updated over time. Buyers should treat the 1979 completion date as an invitation to commission a standard technical survey before purchase, as with any older property.
The property does not form part of a gated resort with communal facilities such as a spa, gym or concierge; amenities are private and limited to the plot. The villa has four bathrooms in total (three full bathrooms plus a guest toilet), not an en-suite in every bedroom. As an existing 1979 build, it carries no developer guarantees or new-build payment plan. The nearest beach is 1.3 km away as the crow flies, not directly on the shoreline.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A large or multi-generational family needing six bedrooms, several bathrooms and generous living space will find the three-level layout workable, with the basement and optional extra bedroom absorbing changing needs. Buyers relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol who want an established home rather than an off-plan wait, with schools, a pharmacy and a health-centre network in the wider area, are also a natural fit. The two kitchens and multiple terraces suit households that regularly host guests or extended family for long stays. Those seeking a holiday home with rental potential will note the proximity of the beach, the pool and the eleven hotels in the area, which indicate an existing tourism market; however, rental yield depends on management choices and should be assessed independently. The villa is less suitable for buyers wanting resort-style services, walkable city amenities on the doorstep, or a modern new-build with developer warranties. The 1979 construction means maintenance history and installation condition matter more here than in a new development, and buyers should weigh that in their budget planning.
The interior is finished in a classic Spanish style with porcelain flooring throughout and fitted wardrobes with interior lining in the bedrooms. Woodwork, including railings and joinery, is described as high-quality and consistent with the property's period character. Climate control is comprehensive: hot and cold air conditioning, individual heating, two fireplaces and solar panels, the latter reducing hot-water and electricity costs. An alarm system is installed. The layout comprises a living-dining room, two kitchens, six bedrooms, three bathrooms plus a guest toilet, a laundry room and a garage, distributed over three levels plus a basement. Given the 1979 completion date, the standard of materials should be verified in person: buyers are advised to check the condition of the roof, plumbing, electrical installation and the pool equipment, and to request the maintenance records for the solar installation and air-conditioning units. The overall documentation states good condition, but a structural and technical survey is the appropriate instrument for confirming this before purchase. No energy performance certificate details are reproduced here; that document is available through the seller's agent on request.
The asking price is a fixed €895,000 for the property as a whole, this is an existing resale home, not a price-list development. The price reflects the built area of 382 m², the 789 m² plot, the six-bedroom layout and the private pool with sea views. For context in the wider region, new-build apartments in Torre del Mar start from around €269,950, in Mijas from €205,000 and in Estepona from €321,000; a direct comparison is difficult because those figures apply to apartments rather than detached villas of this scale. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status. Purchase costs (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) are additional and should be budgeted separately.
Daily life in this villa revolves around space and outdoor living. The 382 m² of built area is arranged over three levels plus a basement, which separates sleeping quarters, living areas and additional functional space. Six bedrooms and two kitchens allow the household to be organised flexibly, one kitchen can serve as the main cooking space while the second handles everyday or guest use. The living-dining room opens onto terraces oriented towards the sea, so morning light and afternoon shade can be planned around the south-facing aspect. Outside, the 789 m² plot contains a private pool, a garden with fruit trees and an outdoor bar with a BBQ area, meaning the evening routine can shift outdoors for much of the year. The neighbourhood itself is suburban and low-key: Almayate is a working village rather than a resort, and within 2 km there are nine restaurants, a school, a pharmacy and two banks. Torre del Mar, 3-4 km away, expands the options with larger shops, sports centres and the marina at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez (5.8 km straight-line). A car is part of the routine here, but many daily errands are within a short radius. The rhythm is seasonal: summer brings beach life at Playa de Almayate and the dog beach 2.3 km away, while the mild winter, average annual temperature 19.3°C, keeps the terraces and fireplaces in use.
Almayate lies on the coastal plain of the Axarquía at roughly 27 m elevation, with a gradient to the sea of under 2%, the terrain is flat, which makes walking and cycling to the beach realistic rather than theoretical. Playa de Almayate is 1.3 km away in a straight line, with the broader Costa del Sol beachfront at 1.4 km and a designated dog beach at 2.3 km. Within 2 km of the villa there are nine restaurants, a school, a pharmacy and two banks, covering basic daily needs without driving into town. For sport and leisure, Centro Deportivo VALS is 2.8 km away, the municipal pool and Polideportivo Maestro Salvador Sánchez in Torre del Mar around 3.7 km, and the marina at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez 5.8 km, all straight-line distances, with road distances somewhat longer. Public transport is a genuine option here: 13 lines serve the area with 50 stops, connecting Almayate with Torre del Mar, Vélez-Málaga and Málaga city. The setting is suburban: quieter than the resort towns, with a year-round village population rather than a seasonal one.
The map shows the villa's position on the flat coastal strip of the Axarquía, between the village of Almayate and the shore. Playa de Almayate lies 1.3 km to the south as the crow flies; Torre del Mar with its marina and full amenities sits a short distance east, and Málaga city 26 km to the west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Almayate occupies a specific position on the Costa del Sol: east of the Málaga metropolitan belt and before the Costa Tropical begins around Nerja and Almuñécar. It belongs to the Axarquía region, an area of villages and agricultural land that has seen less resort development than the Marbella-Estepona corridor 70-plus km to the west. For buyers, this translates into lower density, a more Spanish year-round population and price levels below the western Costa del Sol, offset by fewer international services. Málaga city at 26 km provides the regional airport, cultural offer and high-speed rail connection.
The nearest beach, Playa de Almayate, lies 1.3 km from the villa as the crow flies. Málaga city is 26 km straight-line to the west, Granada 68 km and Marbella 72 km, road travel times are longer than these direct figures suggest. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 34 km straight-line away, reachable by car via the A-7 and MA-24; Gibraltar Airport lies 127 km away and Alicante-Elche 359 km, both relevant only for specific travel patterns. Drivers benefit from the coastal motorway corridor, and a Tesla Supercharger station in Torre del Mar (3.8 km) supports electric-vehicle use. For daily provisions, the 2 km radius already covers restaurants, a pharmacy, banking and a school, while the fuller retail and healthcare offer, including three health centres in the wider area, sits in Torre del Mar and Vélez-Málaga a few minutes' drive inland. Golf courses are listed as nearby in the setting data; exact distances were not supplied.
| Beach Distance | 1.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 34 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 127 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports year-round outdoor living. The average annual temperature is 19.3°C, typical of the eastern Costa del Sol, and the swimming season, defined by sea water at 20°C or warmer, lasts around six months. The villa's elevation of 27 m and the flat coastal gradient mean no hillside climbing between the house and the sea, and views are unobstructed by later construction on the seaward side in most directions, though this should be verified on site. The south-facing orientation maximises sunlight on the terraces in winter, while the two fireplaces and heating cover the cooler evenings of December and January. Beyond the village, the Axarquía offers the natural contrast between the coastal plain and the mountains immediately inland, the property is documented with mountain views as well as sea views, so both landscapes form part of the daily panorama. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter months, leaving long dry summers.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The immediate beach offer is Playa de Almayate at 1.3 km straight-line, a broad, quieter stretch of coast than the busy central beaches of Torre del Mar, and known for its natural, undeveloped character. The general Costa del Sol beachfront begins at roughly 1.4 km, and a dog-friendly beach lies 2.3 km away, one of the few designated ones on this section of coast. Recreational facilities cluster in Torre del Mar: a municipal swimming pool and a multi-sport centre at about 3.7 km, and the private sports centre Centro Deportivo VALS at 2.8 km. Sailing and berths are available at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 5.8 km away, which also hosts fishing charters and water-sport operators. Golf is listed among the nearby settings, consistent with the courses along the Axarquía and around Vélez-Málaga, though no specific distance was supplied. The villa's own pool, garden and BBQ area cover day-to-day recreation without leaving the plot.
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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Ref: VL115186
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this villa competes with resale detached properties in the Axarquía coastal belt, Almayate, Valle-Niza, Torre del Mar and Caleta de Vélez, rather than with new-build apartment projects. The comparable developments listed for the wider Costa del Sol illustrate the point: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000, but all are apartment-style products. At €895,000, this property is priced not against those units per square metre but against what a six-bedroom detached villa with a private pool and 789 m² plot costs along this stretch of coast, a segment where supply is thin. Regionally, the eastern Costa del Sol around Vélez-Málaga has historically traded below Marbella and Estepona for equivalent detached stock, roughly a third to half of western prices for comparable built area, while offering the same climate and closer proximity to Málaga city and airport (34 km straight-line to AGP versus considerably more from Estepona). The trade-offs are real: fewer international schools, less polished infrastructure and a village rather than resort atmosphere. Almayate itself records modest local income levels, the provincial median is €16,450, and 1,410 housing transactions per year in the wider area, indicating an active but not overheated market. For buyers comparing locations, the essential question is whether they value space, sea views and a Spanish village rhythm over the serviced convenience of the western Costa del Sol.
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