Home hunting on the Costa del Sol: where to buy & our pick of properties
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Written by Scarlett Murray

3rd July 2024

Grab your shades and sunhat, today, we’re headed to the sunny Costa del Sol to look at the different areas that you can buy a home in and a pick of properties for sale there. 

 

Mijas 

Panoramic view from fortress wall of Mijas village at sunset. Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Spain

Split between a pretty, old-fashioned hilltop town with white-washed homes and an up-and-coming stretch of glittering coastline, Mijas is a beautiful location to purchase an overseas home. It is great for offering both sandy beaches and mountains. Plus, it even has its own excellent golf course, looking out to the Mediterranean Sea. You’ll have a choice of artisan, quirky shops and more commercial ones.

Two-bedroom, Mijas Golf, €349,500

 

Just ten minutes from the golf course (and 15 to the heart of Fuengirola), this gorgeous apartment has been built in a Moorish architectural style. You can enjoy four communal pools and a pétanque court.

Enquire about this property today. 

Four-bedroom, Mijas Costa, €790,000

This lovely, recently renovated villa is perfect for a family. It benefits from an open-plan design, a large terrace, fit for entertaining with sea views, BBQ space and a swimming pool. All amenities and the sea are within a 10 minute drive.

Enquire about this property today. 

Discover more properties for sale in Mijas.

 

Fuengirola 

Sohail Castle

The heartbeat of Fuengirola is its seven kilometres of golden sands, lined with hotels and restaurants. It still has a historic feel, with the incredible Sohail Castle, sitting on a hill 38 metres above sea level, telling of its Arabic past.

Two-bedroom, Fuengirola, €390,000

This sleek new build will benefit from panoramic views, communal pools, gardens and wellbeing areas.

Enquire about this property today.

Two-bedroom, Fuengirola, €550,000

If you want to swim endlessly in the Med, this apartment is ideal, its located on the first line of the beach. You can even picture your next swim from the terrace or look to the mountains. Shops, bars and restaurants are right at your doorstep.

Enquire about this property today. 

Our partners, Right Casa, have a beautiful selection of properties along the Costa del Sol. Browse through their homes today.

Benalmádena

Beach in Benalmadena. Malaga province, Costa del Sol, Andalusia, Spain

Benalmádena is split into three major areas: Benalmádena Costa, Benalmádena Pueblo and Arroyo de la Miel. Much of it is geared towards holidaymakers, with an exciting ten kilometre of seafront, a marina, cable car and a plethora of spots to drink and dance when the sun goes down.

Three-bedroom, Benalmádena, €359,000

A renovated three-bedroom townhouse with an incredible roof terrace that has space for a barbeque and stunning mountain views. It is close to shops, supermarkets, the Paloma Park and train station.

Enquire about this property today. 

Two-bedroom, Benalmádena, €470,000

A penthouse with guaranteed incredible sea views in a new development. Enjoy a concierge service, event room and community parking. It will be a five minute walk the beach.

Enquire about this property today. 

Marbella 

Marbella is your go-to for glitz and glam. Golden Mile is the peak of luxury with its villas, five-star hotels and fine dining. The Puerto Banus marina is perfect for high-end shopping and yachts.  While the Marbella Promenade makes for a lovely walking location, as it is lined with palm trees and plenty of cafes to pause for a cappuccino.

Two-bedroom, Marbella, €485,000

A lovely, renovated two-bedroom apartment in a community with gardens, communal swimming pool and tennis courts.

Enquire about this property today. 

Two-bedroom, Golden Mile, €650,000

Be right in the heart of the sought-after Golden Mile, in this two-bedroom ground floor apartment, built in a traditional Andalusian style complex. You can benefit from 24/7 security, closeness to the beach and landscaped tropical gardens with waterfalls and five swimming pools.

Enquire about this property today. 

This list is not exhaustive, you may also want to check out the following areas in the Costa del Sol: Málaga city, Estepona, Nerja and Calahonda.

 

 

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