Malaga Province, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2021 / Malaga Province, Spain Laura Hamilton on 17 November 2021

Malaga Province, Spain Laura Hamilton

Father and son Michael and Sami want to buy a holiday home in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol and Laura Hamilton has been tasked with helping them find the perfect place. Michael has been developing properties in the UK for over 40 years but he’s never bought in Spain before. With a budget of £280,000 they’re looking for a three-bed, two-bathroom property with a pool. Laura has five fantastic properties to show them but will any of them make a splash and result in a cheeky offer?

Malaga Province

About the area

Situated in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Málaga is the second-most populous city in the region. Málaga’s international airport brings millions of foreign tourists every year and it's not hard to see why. Tourists are drawn by the numerous beautiful beaches, along with the city’s year-round mild climate. The municipality boasts around 180 kilometres of coastline and as 2021, has a total of 35 Blue Flag Award winning beaches. In addition to the great outdoors, Malaga has served as a hometown for a number of Spanish artist and collaborators to the culture, including the painter and sculptor Pablo Picasso as well as being a top destination for movie and television settings throughout the years.

Property 1

Three-bed finca in Alhaurin de la Torre

Located in a quiet area, this charming finca is in an elevated position with spectacular views. Outside is a barbecue area, several terraces, fruit trees and a south-facing pool. The house is distributed over one level with three bedrooms and two bathrooms - only 5 minutes from Malaga Airport. Find more from the agent here.

Valued at £250,000 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Four-bed villa in La Viñuela

Off a private road, this gated villa has a large swimming pool, just under a acre of land with almond trees, and a private two-bed, two-bath apartment with its own access. Inside the villa is a spacious living room with a log burner, large kitchen and breakfast bar, and the first bedroom and bathroom. Upstairs is an en-suite bedroom with French doors, leading out onto a large terrace that enjoys panoramic mountain views. Find more info here.

Valued at £293,103 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Three-bed apartment in Fuengirola

This contemporary, frontline golf apartment is on the popular Cerrrado del Aguila Golf Resort, close to Fuengirola town and the beautiful La Cala village. Inside are three double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, a further full family bathroom and separate w.c. On entrance you will find the lounge, fully equipped kitchen and dining area with access to either the garden area or the south-facing front terrace, enjoying views to the Golf course, lake and the Sea. The exclusive closed gate community offers two swimming pools with stunning garden areas and an indoor Spa pool.

Valued at £275,862 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three-bed finca in Coin

Property four is a three-bed, two-bath country home with an annex, located on the outskirts of Villafranco. Situated on a fully fenced flat plot of 2500m2, with a swimming pool, orchard, garage and storeroom, this property enjoys far reaching views towards Alhaurin el Grande. The interior is modern, with an open plan dining/living room and leading off the kitchen you will find a large shaded dining area. Find out more here.

Valued at £237,068 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed finca in Alhaurin El Grande

The final property is charming villa with views to the mountains and countryside of Alhaurin El Grande. The property has had several upgrades recently and comprises a modern kitchen with pantry, lounge with a modern Pellet fire and three bedrooms, three bathrooms. A second lounge with separate dining area, features a fireplace with inset wood burner and open views. Outdoors is a large covered terrace, terraced swimming pool area, WC, double garage, and a large plot of land with olive trees. Find more from the agent here.

Valued at £284,482 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Four-bed house in Frigiliana

This luxury property is found next to the charming whitewashed village of Frigiliana and comprises of five bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, five bathrooms, one jacuzzi, a walk in wardrobe, two reception rooms, a library and a large fully fitted kitchen with a separate dining room. Luxury qualities include top quality marble floors, three custom-made marble fireplaces and top quality materials. The property benefits from an exclusive private saltwater pool with royal blue tiles, several balconies and terraces, a beautiful sun deck and a chill out area. The mature gardens boast ornamental trees, palm trees, different varieties of flowers, fruit trees, a fountain and a private well. Find out more here.