Hillside resort + residential · Fuengirola
El Higuerón
A modern hillside resort with panoramic bay views, near Fuengirola.
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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Tell us what you're looking forCommon 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.