Property for sale in Málaga

Living in Málaga

Málaga is the provincial capital and the only true big city on the Costa del Sol. Over twenty years it has grown into a culture and tech city with international appeal: the Picasso Museum in the painter's birthplace, the Centre Pompidou Málaga and the Carmen Thyssen museum, a regenerated port with Muelle Uno, a university and companies such as Google, which opened a safety engineering centre here. Yet it remains an Andalusian city of tapas bars, markets and neighbourhoods where life happens in the street. The Holy Week processions and the August Feria are the highlights of the year, when you feel how strongly the city holds on to its traditions.

The areas of Málaga

The historic centre and Soho are ideal if you want everything on foot, with apartments in old buildings and renovated blocks. La Malagueta, close to the centre and the beach, is one of the most sought-after addresses. To the east are El Limonar and Cerrado de Calderón, with villas and spacious apartments on the hills, and Pedregalejo and El Palo, old fishing neighbourhoods with a relaxed seaside feel. To the west are the newer districts around Huelin and the Misericordia beaches, and Teatinos around the university. If you need more space, look at Churriana or Puerto de la Torre.

Prices

According to idealista, Málaga's average asking price in September 2026 was €3,969 per m², 4.1% higher than a year earlier. Half a million buys on average around 125 square metres, but in the centre and La Malagueta prices are well above the city average, so there you are more likely looking at a two-bedroom apartment. The western and northern districts give you more space for your budget. Demand for housing is high, from both buyers and tenants.

Beaches, schools and amenities

The city beaches run from La Malagueta through Pedregalejo to El Palo in the east, and from La Misericordia to Sacaba in the west. Golfers play at Parador Málaga Golf near the airport. For families there are, among others, The British School of Málaga, the Lycée Français International, MIT School and Sunland International. The city has major hospitals, a cruise port and a wide range of shopping, sport and culture.

Getting around

The airport is about twenty minutes from the centre and is also served by the commuter train. From María Zambrano station the AVE high-speed train runs to Madrid and other Spanish cities. Within the city you have the metro, buses and cycle lanes, so a car is not essential. Marbella is about an hour's drive away.

New build or resale, and who is it for?

In the centre you mainly buy resale apartments, often in older buildings that would benefit from renovation. New builds appear mostly in the western districts and around Teatinos, with modern complexes with pools. Bear in mind the city has temporarily suspended new holiday lets in dozens of neighbourhoods, so buy mainly to live in or for long-term letting. Málaga suits professionals, remote workers, families who want a city with international schools and anyone who values culture and a real city over a resort.

Frequently asked questions about Málaga