Properties for sale in Higueron

Living in Higueron

Reserva del Higuerón is one of the most recognisable residential developments on the Costa del Sol: a hill between Carvajal (Fuengirola) and Benalmádena transformed into a modern resort with a luxury hotel, a leading spa and one of the most comprehensive sports clubs in southern Spain. The architecture is contemporary, with designer apartments and penthouses facing the sea, spacious terraces and communal areas of hotel standard. The Higuerón West extension has added new-build homes with resort-style pools and gardens. At the foot of the hill is the Carvajal Cercanías commuter train station, which connects with Fuengirola, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, the airport and Málaga, and direct access to the A-7 lets you get around the whole coast without passing through built-up areas.

The lifestyle revolves around sport and wellbeing: padel, tennis, a gym, personal training and healthy dining within the resort itself, with Playa de Carvajal a few minutes away. The typical buyer is international and values security, managed services and the chance to live all year round to hotel standards. For remote workers, the combination of the Cercanías commuter train, the airport about twenty minutes away and on-site services is hard to beat in the area. In addition, the resident community is active and organises sporting and social events throughout the year.

Buying property in Higueron

Reserva del Higuerón and Higuerón West are dominated by recent new-builds and modern resales: apartments and penthouses in gated communities with pools, gardens and access to the resort's services. Before buying, it is worth comparing the height on the hillside, the orientation and the actual views of each phase, as well as the comunidad (community of owners) fees, which reflect the level of services included. There are also notable differences in specifications and design between phases. At EVS PROPERTY GROUP we know the project phase by phase and help you identify the unit with the best balance of price, views and resale or rental potential.

Frequently asked questions about Higueron

What sets Reserva del Higuerón apart from other urbanisations on the coast?

The resort concept: a luxury hotel, a spa, a top-tier sports club and restaurants within the complex itself, with services designed for residents. Add to that contemporary architecture with sea views and professional management of the communal areas, which keeps the whole development in impeccable condition all year round.

Can you live in Higuerón without a car?

It is more feasible than on other hillsides along the coast: the Carvajal Cercanías commuter train station is at the foot of the resort and connects with Fuengirola, the airport and Málaga, and there are internal transport services within the complex. Even so, because of the slope and to get around the coast freely, most residents prefer to have a car.

Is Higuerón a good area for buy-to-let investment?

Yes. The resort brand, the sports club and the proximity of the airport generate demand for holiday and mid-term rentals, including from sportspeople and remote workers. Apartments with good views and access to the resort's services usually achieve occupancy and rates above the average for the area.

Is it a good place to work remotely?

It is designed for it: the resort has fibre-optic broadband, coworking spaces, a gym and restaurants within the complex itself, and the Carvajal Cercanías commuter train station, next to the entrance, takes you to the airport or the centre of Málaga without having to take the car. That combination of infrastructure and rail is unusual among urbanisations on the coast and explains the young, international profile of many owners.

Is it a good place to live with children?

It is well catered for: inside the resort there are sports facilities, pools and activities, and in Fuengirola and Benalmádena, a few minutes away, you will find state, state-subsidised private and international schools, as well as the private Vithas Xanit hospital and public health centres. Fuengirola's Finnish community even has its own school. For families who want a modern urbanisation with town amenities nearby, the balance is hard to beat.