The narrative shift
Torremolinos was the original Costa del Sol resort and spent 30 years living down a bad reputation. The 2020s pedestrianisation, Centro Histórico restoration and the cliff-top La Carihuela transformation have changed the picture. Foreign-buyer share doubled 2022–2025.
Prices 2026
- Studios, centro: €120k–€180k
- 2-bed apartments, La Nogalera/Bajondillo: €180k–€280k
- 2-bed apartments, La Carihuela seafront: €280k–€420k
- Townhouses, El Pinillo: €350k–€520k
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Strong demand from younger UK and Dutch buyers priced out of Marbella, plus Spanish second-home buyers from Madrid. Cercanías train to Málaga centre in 15 minutes makes it the most-connected coastal town.
The rental angle
Best gross yields on the coast — 6.2% achievable on a renovated Carihuela 2-bed. See our rental yields guide.
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Areas in this article
- Marbella guide6,800 €/sqm · +9.2% YoY
- Málaga guide3,200 €/sqm · +12.4% YoY
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