This key-ready apartment is situated in Alcaucín, a mountain village in the Axarquía region of Málaga province, approximately 54 kilometres from the city of Málaga. The property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 86 m² of living space, completed in 2008. The asking price is fixed at €169,000. The apartment forms part of a maintained complex with a communal swimming pool and includes a balcony with views over the surrounding countryside. Lake La Viñuela lies nearby, and the municipal swimming pool is around 300 metres away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Alcaucín sits at roughly 515 metres above sea level in the hills of the Axarquía, close to the border with Granada province. The village has approximately 1,600 residents and basic amenities within walking distance. Lake La Viñuela is nearby, and the coast is reachable by car. Distances to airports: Málaga approximately 43 km as the crow flies, Gibraltar approximately 138 km.
The apartment offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite, with a living room including a dining area, a separate kitchen, and a balcony. A lift and double glazing are present. The communal pool serves the complex. For buyers seeking a furnished, move-in-ready base in a quiet inland village rather than a coastal resort, the layout covers essential daily needs on a modest footprint of 86 m².
This is an existing home, completed in 2008 and described as being in good condition, not a new-build development. It is key-ready, meaning no construction phase or waiting period applies. Delivery dates for existing properties do not apply in the usual sense; the stated completion year of 2008 is factual and fixed. Any renovation or updating would be the buyer's own responsibility after purchase.
The property is an apartment in an inland village, not a coastal home; beach access requires a car journey. Amenities within 2 kilometres are limited to three restaurants and one pharmacy, so larger shopping requires travel. No private pool, private garden, or private parking is listed. The public swimming season is around four months. Public transport is minimal, with one stop recorded, making a car necessary for most journeys.
Ref: VL467754
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits buyers in recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-cost foothold in Andalusia with two bathrooms and a communal pool will find the layout practical. Holiday makers who prefer a quiet mountain village over a busy coastal resort, and who accept a car journey to the beach, align with the location. Buyers interested in walking, lake excursions, and village life rather than resort facilities fit the profile. Those wanting a turnkey option benefit from the key-ready condition and 2008 construction, avoiding a building phase. It also fits budget-conscious buyers comparing €169,000 against coastal new-build prices from €205,000 upwards. It suits less well those dependent on public transport, given a single stop in the area, or those requiring immediate access to shops, schools, and medical facilities within the village itself. Buyers wanting a private pool, private garden, or dedicated parking should note these are not listed. Anyone seeking strong rental demand year-round should also weigh the seasonal nature of an inland village economy. In short, the property matches the buyer who values space per euro, mountain scenery, and quiet, and who plans to use a car daily.
The apartment was completed in 2008 and is described as being in good condition. Interior photographs show a bright living room with terracotta floor tiles, a fireplace, and curtains; a bedroom with wooden door and window; and a balcony overlooking the mountain landscape and pool area. Double glazing is listed, which supports indoor comfort during winter months, relevant given average monthly temperatures ranging from 9°C to 26°C. A lift serves the building, improving accessibility compared with many village properties that lack one. The separate kitchen is a conventional layout rather than an open-plan designer installation. The property is offered furnished and tastefully decorated according to the source description, though 'tastefully' is a marketing term; the factual point is that furniture is included, reducing initial outlay for holiday use. The overall finishing level corresponds to mid-market Spanish construction from the late 2000s: functional materials, traditional terracotta tiling, wooden joinery, and standard sanitary installations. Buyers should arrange a technical survey to verify installation condition, as would be prudent for any property of this age. The complex is described as well maintained, with the communal swimming pool as its principal shared facility.
The asking price is fixed at €169,000 for this existing, key-ready apartment. This is not a new-build price list; the figure applies to the property as offered, described as furnished and in good condition. At 86 m² of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the price works out to roughly €1,965 per square metre. For context, comparable new-build projects on the coast start at €205,000 in Mijas and €269,950 in Torre del Mar, which places this property at the lower end of the regional price range, consistent with its inland village location. Availability, inclusions, and exact furnishing details can be confirmed on request.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around the rhythm of a small Andalusian village. The morning may start on the balcony with views over the surrounding hills and countryside, followed by a short walk of roughly 300 metres to the municipal swimming pool or to one of the three restaurants within 2 kilometres. The pharmacy covers basic needs; for groceries beyond village scale, a drive to larger centres such as Vélez-Málaga or the coast is usual. The living room with its dining area and fireplace functions as the central space, with terracotta tiles and curtains giving the interior a traditional character. The separate kitchen allows conventional home cooking. With two bedrooms and an en-suite bathroom in the master, the layout suits a couple, a small family, or a holiday household of up to four people. Alcaucín itself has roughly 1,600 inhabitants, partly in the hamlet of Puente Don Manuel, which means the village is quiet outside the summer months. Nature is the dominant feature: viewpoints such as Mirador de Miguel Álvarez, about 2.1 km away as the crow flies, and Mirador del Castillejo, about 3.3 km, mark the surrounding landscape, and Lake La Viñuela lies close by. Life here is slow-paced, car-dependent for most errands beyond the village, and oriented towards walking, nature excursions, and village sociability rather than coastal nightlife.
Alcaucín lies roughly 54 kilometres from Málaga city and borders Granada province, positioning it in the northern Axarquía near Lake La Viñuela. The village sits at 515 metres elevation, giving cooler winters than the coast; the average annual temperature is 16.7°C with monthly averages from 9°C to 26°C. Amenities within 2 kilometres include three restaurants and a pharmacy, and the municipal swimming pool is about 300 metres from the property. There are ten sports facilities recorded in the area. Public transport consists of one stop, so a car is essential for commuting, shopping at scale, and beach visits. The setting is quiet year-round, with a resident population of about 1,600 and a seasonal increase in summer. The surroundings offer viewpoints at 2.1 and 3.3 kilometres straight-line distance and access to the natural landscape of the Sierras. Local public holidays number 32 per year, reflecting an active village calendar of fiestas and traditions.
The map shows Alcaucín's position in the hills of the Axarquía, inland from the Costa del Sol and close to Lake La Viñuela. The municipal pool sits about 300 metres away, viewpoints lie at 2 to 3 kilometres, and Málaga airport is roughly 43 km as the crow flies to the south-west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Alcaucín occupies the northern edge of the Axarquía comarca in Málaga province, bordering Granada. It sits inland behind the coastal strip of the Costa del Sol, near Lake La Viñuela, roughly 54 km from Málaga city. Within the region it represents the affordable, quiet, mountain-village segment of the housing market, in contrast to coastal resorts such as Torre del Mar, Mijas, and Estepona where comparable new-build prices start materially higher. Its position makes it a base for rural Andalusia with the coast reachable by car.
The nearest airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol, approximately 43 km away as the crow flies; actual driving distance is longer, and travel is by car. Gibraltar airport lies around 138 km straight-line, and Alicante-Elche around 349 km, making Málaga the practical gateway. The coast and the beaches of the Costa del Sol are reachable by car, though no beach distance is specified in the data; the setting is described as close to sea, port, and marina in relative terms, but the village's inland position means a drive is always involved. Within 2 kilometres there are three restaurants and one pharmacy. The municipal swimming pool is 0.3 km away. Public transport is limited to one stop, so day-to-day mobility depends on a private vehicle. Roads in the Axarquía are generally winding mountain routes; journey times to Málaga and the airport are correspondingly longer than straight-line distances suggest.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 43 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 138 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Alcaucín sits at 515 metres above sea level, which moderates summer heat and cools winters compared with the coastal strip. The average annual temperature is 16.7°C, with monthly averages ranging from 9°C in the coldest months to 26°C in the warmest. The swimming season, defined by water temperatures of at least 20°C, lasts around four months, which frames the usability of the communal pool and nearby lake. The location suits buyers who prefer a genuine four-season climate with sunshine and mild winters rather than the hotter coastal summer. The terrain is hilly; viewpoints at Mirador de Miguel Álvarez (2.1 km straight-line) and Mirador del Castillejo (3.3 km) indicate the mountainous character, and slopes should be expected on walks around the village and surrounding paths. Lake La Viñuela nearby adds a water landscape unusual for inland positions.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The property's recreation centres on mountain and lake rather than beach. The communal pool in the complex and the municipal pool 300 metres away cover swimming needs during a season of roughly four months. Lake La Viñuela nearby offers a setting for walking and waterside leisure. Ten sports facilities are recorded in the area, indicating a reasonable spread of local options such as padel, football, and gym facilities typical of Andalusian villages. The Costa del Sol beaches are accessible by car, though specific distances are not given in the data. Golf is listed as a setting feature, meaning courses exist within driving reach rather than walking distance. The surrounding countryside, white villages, and viewpoints provide the main excursion opportunities, and the data records 32 local public holidays per year, tied to the village's festival calendar.
10 Facilities Available
Source: OpenStreetMap, CSD
Alcaucin is a town and municipality in the province of Málaga, part of the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It borders with the province of Granada. The municipality is situated approximately 54 kilometers to the city of Málaga. It is 507 km from the capital of Madrid. The name was derived from al-kautín, the Arabic of "the arches." It has a population of approximately 1,600 residents, partly living in the hamlet of Puente Don Manuel. Natives of the town are called Alcaucineños and have the nickname of tiznaos.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9.1°C | 84 mm |
| February | 9.5°C | 89 mm |
| March | 12.0°C | 93 mm |
| April | 14.2°C | 75 mm |
| May | 16.7°C | 65 mm |
| June | 21.5°C | 22 mm |
| July | 25.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 2 mm |
| September | 21.9°C | 21 mm |
| October | 17.3°C | 67 mm |
| November | 12.7°C | 108 mm |
| December | 9.7°C | 85 mm |
Within the wider Málaga housing market, this apartment occupies the affordable inland segment. Comparable new-build projects listed regionally include Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. At a fixed €169,000 for 86 m², this existing apartment costs roughly €1,965 per square metre, noticeably below the per-square-metre levels typical of coastal new-build. The difference reflects location rather than size: Torre del Mar and Estepona sit directly on the coast with beach walking distance, while Mijas offers a consolidated coastal-municipality position. Alcaucín trades coastal proximity for mountain scenery, village quiet, and a slower pace. Buyers comparing the options should weigh the commute: from Alcaucín every beach trip, large supermarket visit, and airport run involves a mountain drive, whereas coastal projects reduce or remove that dependency. In return, the inland position delivers cooler summers, genuine village life with around 1,600 residents, and proximity to Lake La Viñuela and the Sierras, assets coastal developments cannot offer. The 2008 construction and included furnishings further distinguish it from off-plan purchases, where buyers wait for delivery and fit out the property themselves. For buyers whose priority is maximum space and character per euro, the inland village route is the rational comparison point; for those prioritising beach access and rental liquidity, the coastal alternatives remain the benchmark.
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