Magna Torremolinos, La Carihuela: new build near the beach in Torremolinos
Apartments with 1 to 3 bedrooms and 4-bedroom penthouses in a large complex with indoor and outdoor pools, a 12-minute walk from La Carihuela beach. Completion planned for December 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Magna Torremolinos
Torremolinos builds little that is new, and certainly not on this scale. Magna is a large complex of 353 homes on the west side of town, between the fish restaurants of La Carihuela and Benalmádena marina. Buy here and you get a full resort offering with a town address. In our data, prices start at €354,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and rise to €1,040,000 for a four-bedroom penthouse.
The buildings are mid-rise and step down from six floors plus ground floor to four floors, according to the Spanish press. The offer in our list: a one-bedroom apartment of 72 m², a two-bedroom, two-bathroom unit of 95 m², a three-bedroom of 130 m², all on the first floor, and a 164 m² penthouse with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a solarium. The terraces are fairly modest: 8 to 14 m² for the apartments, 26 m² for the penthouse.
The strong point is the communal areas. There will be an outdoor pool set in landscaped gardens, a heated indoor pool for winter, a gym, a coworking space, a private cinema room and a social lounge with gastroteca. Bike storage and a pet grooming area complete the picture. Every home gets its own parking space, an energy rating of B and a lift in the building. The project is still in its early stages: completion December 2028, with no show home.
Amenities
- Outdoor pool with gardens
- Heated indoor pool
- Gym
- Coworking space
- Private cinema
- Social lounge with gastroteca
- Bicycle storage
- Pet grooming area
- Lift
- Private parking space
Magna Torremolinos in figures
In our comparison, Magna is the cheapest new-build project per m² in Torremolinos. The median of €4,837 per m² is 19% below that of new builds in the municipality (€5,962, 6 developments). Resale homes in Torremolinos cost €4,199 per m² (idealista, September 2026), so you pay 15% more for new. For the one-bedroom apartment at €354,000, budget around €400,048 in total: €35,400 VAT, €4,248 stamp duty, €2,100 notary and €4,300 lawyer. The apartments themselves are close together per m²; the penthouse stands out at €6,341 per m². Watch the timing too: 26 months to completion, against a median of 7 months in Torremolinos.
| Price | € 354.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 35.400 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 4.248 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 2.100 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 4.300 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 1 bedroom | from €354,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | from €452,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €597,000 |
| 4 bedrooms | from €1,040,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). Largest outdoor space: 26 m².
Planned completion December 2028. For half of the new developments in Torremolinos, completion is within 7 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current listings of 6 new developments in Torremolinos and the average asking price of resale homes in Torremolinos according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
La Carihuela is the old fishing quarter of Torremolinos and still the neighbourhood where Spaniards come at weekends to eat fish on the seafront promenade. The beach is wide and runs all the way to Benalmádena marina. Magna sits a little inland from that promenade, at around 29 metres above sea level, among hotels, apartments and shops. The centre of Torremolinos with its shopping streets lies on the other side of La Carihuela. You live here in a lively, urban setting, not in a quiet villa area.
For groceries there is a Lidl a 4-minute walk away. La Carihuela beach is 12 minutes on foot, Benalmádena marina 14. The English-language school Kings English is a 3-minute drive, Benalmádena hospital 10 minutes and a golf course 9 minutes. Málaga airport is 20 minutes by car, Málaga city centre 23 minutes and Fuengirola 20.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Magna Torremolinos along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de la Carihuela) | 890 m, 12 min | 1.2 km, 2 min |
| Supermarket (Lidl) | 320 m, 4 min | 330 m, 1 min |
| Golf course (Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez) | 5.1 km, 9 min | |
| International school (Kings English) | 1.6 km, 21 min | 1.8 km, 3 min |
| Hospital (Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena) | 5.3 km, 10 min | |
| Fuengirola town centre | 18.9 km, 20 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 1.0 km, 14 min | 1.3 km, 2 min |
| Málaga city centre | 20.1 km, 23 min | |
| Málaga airport | 12.1 km, 20 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 116.9 km, 93 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 6:59 on 21 June and sets at 21:39, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Magna Torremolinos sits at around 29 metres above sea level.
Our data does not confirm sea views for any of the homes. The Spanish press writes that most homes have been designed for sea views, but that depends heavily on the floor and the façade. We check on the plans, home by home, what you will see from the terrace.
Homes and finishes
The homes come with an armoured front door, a fully equipped kitchen, an installed climate control system and aerothermal hot water. The window frames have a thermal break and the shutters are electric. The gardens will be planted with low-water Mediterranean species, and the communal areas get LED lighting. With a complex of 353 homes, we look especially closely at the service charges: an indoor pool, cinema and coworking space all need maintaining. That is why we ask for an estimate of the monthly community fees, alongside the bank guarantee and the technical building specification.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Magna Torremolinos through Privé.
Available homes in Magna Torremolinos
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1 | 1 | 72 m² | 14 m² | – | € 354.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 95 m² | 14 m² | – | € 452.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 130 m² | 8 m² | – | € 597.000 |
| Penthouse | 4 | 3 | 164 m² | 26 m² | – | € 1.040.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Magna Torremolinos
Strengths
- Cheapest new build per m² in Torremolinos, 19% below the municipal median.
- Heated indoor pool, handy if you spend the winter on the coast.
- La Carihuela beach and Benalmádena marina both within walking distance.
- Málaga airport a 20-minute drive away.
- Coworking space and cinema make the complex well suited to longer stays.
Points to consider
- Completion not until December 2028, much later than other supply in Torremolinos.
- With 353 homes this is a large complex, with lots of neighbours and bustle.
- Terraces of 8 to 14 m² are small for this price range.
- Marketing material speaks of 300 metres to the beach; we measured a 12-minute walk.
- The penthouse costs €6,341 per m², considerably more than the apartments.
Who is Magna Torremolinos right for?
Magna suits winter residents and people who want to spend long periods in Spain without a car: beach, restaurants, supermarket and marina are all within walking distance. The indoor pool and coworking space also make it appealing if you work remotely. If you are after peace and privacy, or a large garden, you are better off choosing a smaller project in the hills of Benalmádena or Mijas.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Magna Torremolinos
Is Torremolinos a good place to spend the winter?
Torremolinos is popular with international buyers for the winter, thanks to its mild climate and the many amenities that stay open all year. Magna adds a heated indoor pool, which is a real bonus in January and February.
How far is the beach from Magna Torremolinos?
La Carihuela beach is around 714 metres away as the crow flies. On foot you are there in 12 minutes, by car in 2. Benalmádena marina is a 14-minute walk.
When will Magna Torremolinos be completed?
Completion is planned for December 2028. Until then you pay in instalments. We check that every payment is covered by a bank guarantee and that the completion date is in the contract with a penalty clause.
How many parking spaces come with a home in Magna?
In our data, every home has its own parking space. A Spanish press article mentions at least two spaces per home plus a storage room. We will have that difference confirmed in writing before you reserve.
Do I pay more if I buy Magna Torremolinos through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Magna Torremolinos, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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