Apartments and penthouses for sale on the Costa del Sol in Spain: 7,208 properties
Apartments and penthouses for sale in Spain, on the Costa del Sol from Málaga to Sotogrande: city life, beach or golf, with a different municipality to suit every budget.
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View all 2,499 propertiesAn apartment by the sea: which stretch of coast suits you?
The Costa del Sol is not one place. In the east, around Málaga, Torremolinos, Benalmádena and Fuengirola, life is urban, with the train and airport nearby and everything on foot. That is ideal if you want to live here all year or fly often. In the middle, Mijas, Marbella and Benahavís offer the classic mix of beach, golf, international schools and luxury, with apartments in developments with gardens and pools.
Further west, Estepona, Casares, Manilva and Sotogrande become quieter and roomier, with more square metres for your budget and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. The airport is further away, though: allow more than an hour's drive.
How much does an apartment on the Costa del Sol cost?
What to check wherever you buy
With any apartment, check the community fees and what they cover, the condition of the building, the orientation, whether parking and storage appear in the nota simple, and whether holiday letting is allowed in the community. A rental licence is compulsory in Andalusia and rules are tightening, particularly in Málaga. New builds carry 10% VAT plus 1.2% AJD; resale homes 7% transfer tax.
Unsure which municipality to choose? We work along the whole coast and will set your options side by side honestly, in English, Dutch, French or Spanish.
Frequently asked questions
Where are apartments cheapest on the Costa del Sol?
That depends mostly on the location, size and condition of the property. Feel free to ask us what is currently for sale within your budget.
Which place is best for living all year?
Málaga, Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona are lively all year, with schools, hospitals and amenities. Smaller resorts are quieter outside summer.
How close to the airport can I live?
Torremolinos, Málaga and Benalmádena are about 15 to 20 minutes away; Marbella around 50 minutes without traffic.
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