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Benalmádena is a coastal town between Torremolinos and Fuengirola in Málaga province, fifteen minutes from Málaga airport, built around Puerto Marina — the largest marina on the Costa del Sol — with average prices near €3,400 per square metre.
Entry prices from about €190,000 for a two-bed apartment.
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Benalmádena at a glance
What you need to know before you buy
Benalmádena sits between Torremolinos and Fuengirola, fifteen minutes from Málaga airport and built around Puerto Marina — the largest and most photographed marina on the coast. It is the most affordable serious entry point on the western Costa del Sol, with the strongest short-let market outside Málaga city.
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Climate
Summer avg
28°C
Winter avg
16°C
Population
70,000
Popularity 7/10
Neighbourhoods
The best neighbourhoods in Benalmádena
The right neighbourhood often matters more than the right town. Here are the most sought-after areas — and what sets them apart.
Puerto Marina
#1The marina itself — apartments above restaurants and berths, and the densest short-let demand on the coast.
Benalmádena Pueblo
#2The white village above the coast, 200m up, with Andalusian streets and views across the bay to Málaga.
Arroyo de la Miel
#3The commercial heart — train station, everyday shops and the lowest apartment prices in the municipality.
Torrequebrada
#4Golf, the casino and low-rise residential blocks with sea views, on the Fuengirola side.
Daily life
Practical things to know
- Cercanías train: 15 min to the airport, 35 min to central Málaga
- Lowest entry prices on the western coast — from around €190k
- Strong VFT short-let demand year-round, not just July–August
- Everything walkable in Arroyo de la Miel — a car is optional
Consider carefully
Be aware of
- !Heavily tourist-facing in summer — quieter streets are uphill
- !Very little genuine luxury stock; this is a value market
- !Short-let licences (VFT) are tightening — verify registration before you buy
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