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Hillside resort + residential · Fuengirola

El Higuerón

A modern hillside resort with panoramic bay views, near Fuengirola.

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Overview

A modern hillside resort and residential development between Fuengirola and Benalmádena, centred on the Reserva del Higuerón with its five-star hotel, spa, sports club and beach club. Contemporary apartments and townhouses step up the slope for panoramic views over the Bay of Fuengirola, with a Cercanías station nearby giving a direct train to Málaga and the airport.

Lifestyle

Investors, families and seasonal owners who want modern homes with resort amenities, panoramic views and a rare train link to the city and airport.

Views

Panoramic Bay of Fuengirola, the Mediterranean and the coastline.

Key facts

From
€350,000
Sale
€4,000–6,500/m²
Rent
€2,000–4,000/mo
Trend
Hot

Access & amenities

  • 30 min to Marbella centre
  • 5 min to Fuengirola
  • 15–20 min to Málaga airport
  • Reserva del Higuerón resort & Cercanías nearby

Living here

Investors, families and seasonal owners drawn to modern, view-led apartments with resort amenities and a direct train link to Málaga and the airport.

Why buyers choose it

  • Modern stock with panoramic bay views
  • Resort amenities — hotel, spa, sports and beach club
  • Cercanías train to Málaga and the airport nearby
  • Very close to Fuengirola and the airport

Worth weighing

  • Hillside layout — a car helps for the steeper streets
  • A resort-led development rather than a traditional village
  • Newer pockets are still completing

What your money buys

Contemporary apartments, penthouses and townhouses stepping up the hillside. Entry from roughly €350k; view-led penthouses reach the upper ranges.

As an investment

A strong modern-resort market with good seasonal and year-round rental demand, helped by the views, amenities and train link. Appeals to both investors and end-users.

Getting around

Fuengirola
5 min
Marbella centre
30 min
Nearest beach
A short drive downhill
Málaga airport
15–20 min (or by train)

Good to know

El Higuerón (Reserva del Higuerón) straddles the Fuengirola–Benalmádena boundary on the hillside, combining a five-star resort with view-led modern residences and a nearby train link to Málaga.

What's nearby

  • Reserva del Higuerón resort
  • Higuerón Cercanías station
  • Carvajal beach
  • Fuengirola & Benalmádena

Location

El Higuerón, in context.

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Common questions

Where is El Higuerón?
On the hillside between Fuengirola and Benalmádena, centred on the Reserva del Higuerón resort, with panoramic views over the Bay of Fuengirola.
What amenities are there?
A five-star hotel, spa, sports club and beach club within the resort, plus a nearby Cercanías station.
Is there a train?
Yes — a Cercanías station nearby gives a direct line to Málaga and the airport.