South Residences, El Higuerón: key-ready designer apartments in Fuengirola
Apartments and penthouses with 2 or 3 bedrooms, sea views and a south-south-west orientation, 900 metres from the beach. Completed in 2025, with a show home.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About South Residences
Straight blocks with white facades are everywhere on the coast. South Residences opted for something different: curved lines, steel, stone and wood, with a seashell as the symbol of the development. The buildings are in the southern part of El Higuerón, facing south-south-west with open views of the Mediterranean. The homes were completed in 2025 and there is a show home, so you can judge the result for yourself before you decide.
Our data includes three homes. A 2-bedroom apartment of 89 m² with a 30 m² terrace costs €790,000. A penthouse with the same indoor space and a 37 m² terrace costs €1,190,000. The showpiece is a 3-bedroom penthouse with 112 m² inside and a 287 m² terrace, for €1,950,000. Every home has 2 bathrooms, a jacuzzi, energy rating A, 2 underground parking spaces and a storage room. A clever detail: a sliding wall connects the main bedroom with the living room, so both spaces share the light and the view.
The complex is BREEAM-certified and runs on renewable energy and aerothermal systems. The shared facilities are extensive: pools for adults and children, sauna and wellness, an open-air cinema, an outdoor fitness area, orchards with picnic and barbecue spots, a business centre and meeting rooms. A concierge is on hand 24 hours a day. Another source mentions that certain home types come with their own olive tree and an annual olive harvest.
Amenities
- Pools for adults and children
- Jacuzzi with every home in our data
- Sauna and wellness area
- Open-air cinema
- Outdoor fitness area
- Orchard with picnic and barbecue areas
- Business centre and meeting rooms
- 24-hour concierge
- 2 underground parking spaces and storage room
- EV charging point
South Residences in figures
Do not let the figures mislead you, but do not ignore them either. With a median of €13,371 per m², South Residences is one of the most expensive developments in Fuengirola: 131% above the municipality's new-build median (€5,779, 27 projects) and 200% above resale homes in Fuengirola (€4,452 per m², idealista, September 2026). The large penthouse even reaches €17,411 per m², but that includes a 287 m² terrace. The biggest price jump is not an extra bedroom but the top-floor position: for the same 89 m², you pay €400,000 more for the penthouse than for the apartment. If you buy in with the €790,000 apartment, you pay around €892,780 all in: €79,000 VAT, €9,480 stamp duty, €4,700 notary and €9,600 lawyer.
| Price | € 790.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 79.000 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 9.480 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 4.700 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 9.600 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 2 bedrooms | from €790,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €1,950,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 59% of new developments in Fuengirola. Largest outdoor space: 287 m².
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current listings of 27 new developments in Fuengirola and the average asking price of resale homes in Fuengirola according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
El Higuerón lies on the hills between Fuengirola and Benalmádena, with the Sierra de Mijas behind it. South Residences is in the lower, southern part of that urbanisation, at around 103 metres. That is lower than most developments in the area, which brings the coast closer, while you still look out over the rooftops to the sea. Around it you will find green areas, a hotel and sports facilities. According to the developer, Benalmádena, Fuengirola and Mijas Pueblo are each around 4 km away.
Torreblanca beach is a 23-minute walk or a 5-minute drive, closer than for most neighbours in El Higuerón. For groceries you drive 5 minutes to Carrefour. Vithas Xanit hospital and Novaschool in Benalmádena are each 11 minutes away. Fuengirola centre is 13 minutes away, Benalmádena marina 18. Allow 25 minutes to Málaga airport.
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 South Residences along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de Torreblanca) | 1.7 km, 23 min | 2.1 km, 5 min |
| Supermarket (Carrefour) | 2.6 km, 34 min | 2.6 km, 5 min |
| School (Colegio Privado Bilingüe Novaschool Benalmádena) | 7.4 km, 11 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Vithas Xanit International) | 7.0 km, 11 min | |
| Fuengirola town centre | 10.6 km, 13 min | |
| Benalmádena marina | 10.2 km, 18 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 28.8 km, 28 min | |
| Marbella old town | 36.2 km, 30 min | |
| Málaga airport | 22.1 km, 25 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 108.6 km, 86 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 7:00 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. South Residences sits at around 103 metres above sea level.
Every home in our data has sea views, and the development faces south-south-west. That gives you sun until late in the day, which makes a real difference in winter, with almost 10 hours of daylight.
Homes and finishes
The facades combine steel, stone and wood, with organic shapes. Inside you get fully fitted kitchens, air conditioning throughout, underfloor heating in some rooms, home automation and an EV charging point. Heating and hot water run on aerothermal energy. With a completed development, you can see and test all of this. We check the occupancy licence, the warranties on the installations, the community fees and whether the areas in the land registry match what you are paying for.
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 South Residences through Privé.
Available homes in South Residences
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 | 2 | 2 | 89 m² | 30 m² | – | € 790.000 |
| Penthouse | 2 | 2 | 89 m² | 37 m² | – | € 1.190.000 |
| Penthouse | 3 | 2 | 112 m² | 287 m² | – | € 1.950.000 |
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Our honest verdict on South Residences
Strengths
- Key-ready with a show home, so no construction risk.
- Sea views and a south-south-west orientation for every home in our data.
- Beach a 23-minute walk away, closer than most developments in El Higuerón.
- Distinctive architecture in steel, stone and wood, with energy rating A.
- Penthouse with a 287 m² terrace, ideal for outdoor living.
- Extensive shared facilities, including an open-air cinema and concierge.
Points to consider
- At €13,371 per m², you pay three times the price of a resale home in Fuengirola.
- For the same 89 m², the penthouse costs €400,000 more than the apartment.
- Limited choice: our data shows only three homes for sale.
- Supermarket a 34-minute walk away; for everyday errands you take the car.
- Other sites show different floor areas, such as 117 m² instead of 112 m² for the large penthouse.
Who is South Residences right for?
South Residences suits buyers who value design and sea views more than price per m², and who want to move in straight away. The apartment is a logical entry point for couples looking for a second home with plenty of services. The large penthouse is for those who want to live outdoors. It is less suitable for yield-focused investors, for anyone who wants to live without a car and for buyers who mainly want indoor space for their money.
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 South Residences
Has South Residences already been completed?
Yes. According to our data, the homes were completed between June and November 2025, and there is a show home. So you can see on site what you are buying.
How far is the beach from South Residences?
Playa de Torreblanca is a 23-minute walk or a 5-minute drive. The developer quotes 900 metres. For El Higuerón that is close, but the way back is uphill.
Is Fuengirola a good place to spend the winter?
For many international buyers, yes. Facing south-south-west, you catch plenty of sun here even in winter. If you stay for long periods, you will also appreciate the wellness area, the concierge and the sports facilities nearby.
What does an apartment at South Residences cost with all costs included?
For the €790,000 apartment, you pay around €892,780 with VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer, about 13% on top of the price. Furniture and community fees come on top of that.
Do I pay more if I buy South Residences 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 South Residences, 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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