Properties for sale in Benalmádena

Living in Benalmadena

Benalmádena brings three worlds together in a single municipality: the traditional white village up in the mountains, the commercial and railway heart of Arroyo de la Miel, and the coastal strip with Puerto Marina (one of the most award-winning marinas in Spain), the cable car, the butterfly park and kilometres of seafront promenade. It is one of the municipalities most popular with foreign and Spanish families, thanks to its balance of services, beach and price.

The Cercanías commuter train connects Arroyo de la Miel with the airport and Málaga city in under 20 minutes, something few coastal destinations can offer, and the range of schools, sport and leisure runs all year round, not just in summer.

Buying property in Benalmadena

Properties range from apartments near Puerto Marina and Benalmádena Costa – in high demand for holiday rentals – to townhouses and villas with views in Torremuelle, Torrequebrada or the Higuerón area. Arroyo de la Miel is the most solid option for year-round living, thanks to its services and the train. At EVS PROPERTY GROUP, with our office on Avenida de Mijas, we know every urbanisation first-hand and support you through viewings, negotiation and purchase.

Frequently asked questions about Benalmadena

Which part of Benalmádena is best for living all year round?

Arroyo de la Miel: it is where you will find the shops, the schools and the Cercanías commuter train to the airport and Málaga, and it is a 10-minute walk from the beach. Benalmádena Pueblo offers more charm and tranquillity; Benalmádena Costa puts you as close as possible to the sea and to leisure.

Do holiday rentals work well in Benalmádena?

Yes: the combination of Puerto Marina, beaches, leisure parks and the rail link to the airport keeps occupancy high from March to October and for much of the winter, thanks to long stays by Nordic visitors.

What budget do I need to buy property in Benalmádena?

Benalmádena is still more affordable than Marbella or central Fuengirola for equivalent property. The range is wide: from one-bedroom apartments in Benalmádena Costa to villas with panoramic views; the listings on this page are updated daily with real prices.

What does Benalmádena offer a family with children?

Quite a lot more than it seems from the outside. It has the Colegio Internacional Torrequebrada, as well as state and state-subsidised (concertado) schools, and the private Vithas Xanit Internacional hospital within the municipality. For everyday life there is the Parque de La Paloma, the marina, Selwo Marina and the cable car, so you can fill your weekends without taking the car. Arroyo de la Miel is the most practical area for families.

Can you live in Benalmádena without a car?

In Arroyo de la Miel, yes: the C-1 Cercanías commuter train station connects you to the airport in under twenty minutes and to central Málaga or Fuengirola in just over half an hour, and all your everyday shopping is within walking distance. In the higher areas and the urbanisations along the Mijas road, a car is highly recommended because of the hills and the distances.