Town + beach + marina · Benalmádena
Benalmádena
Marina, beaches and a hilltop pueblo, close to Málaga.
Overview
A three-part municipality — the hilltop pueblo, the coastal Arroyo de la Miel and the seafront with Puerto Marina — close to Málaga and the airport, with the Cercanías train, beaches, a marina and family attractions. The stock is mostly apartments and townhouses at accessible prices.
Lifestyle
Families, first-time buyers, retirees and investors who want a coastal town near Málaga, with a train link, marina, beaches and family attractions.
Views
Mediterranean, the marina and the hilltop pueblo.
Key facts
- From
- €250,000
- Sale
- Accessible
- Rent
- On request
- Trend
- Warm
Access & amenities
- 35 min to Marbella centre
- 40 min to Puerto Banús
- 15–20 min to Málaga airport
- Cercanías train, marina and beaches
Living here
Families, first-time buyers, retirees and investors who want a coastal town very close to Málaga and the airport, with a train link, marina, beaches and family attractions.
Why buyers choose it
- Very close to Málaga and the airport
- Train link, marina and beaches
- Family attractions
- Accessible prices
Worth weighing
- Busy and touristy in summer
- Apartment-led, with fewer villas
- Less prestige than Marbella
What your money buys
Mostly apartments and townhouses, with some penthouses and villas. Entry from roughly €250k, staying broadly accessible.
As an investment
Airport proximity, a train link and tourism support a strong rental market, with a busy summer season alongside year-round demand.
Getting around
- Marbella centre
- 35 min
- Puerto Banús
- 40 min
- Nearest beach
- In the coastal zone
- Málaga airport
- 15–20 min
Good to know
Benalmádena has three distinct zones — the pueblo, Arroyo de la Miel and the seafront. It is the closest of these towns to Málaga, with train access.
What's nearby
- Puerto Marina
- Benalmádena Pueblo
- Selwo Marina & cable car
- Cercanías station
Location
Benalmádena, in context.
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Tell us what you're looking forCommon questions
- How far is the airport?
- Around 15–20 minutes — the closest of these towns to Málaga.
- Is there a train?
- Yes — the Cercanías line.
- What types of property are available?
- Mainly apartments and townhouses, with some villas.