Malaga Province - A Place in the Sun

2023 / Malaga Province, Laura Hamilton on 26 May 2023

Malaga Province, Laura Hamilton

Retired GP surgery manager Suzie is looking for a holiday home for her and her husband Ram, on Spain’s Costa del Sol. She’s brought along her son Rishi to help her with the search. On hand to help find her the best of what her £250,000 budget can get is property expert Laura Hamilton. Laura has five attempts to find her the perfect place, but will any be right up Suzie and Rishi’s street?

About the area

Around a 3 hour flight from the UK takes you to Malaga and Costa Del Sol in Southern Spain. With 124 beaches to choose from, and a whole host of water sports, the Costa Del Sol is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the whole country. As well as plenty of places to soak up that glorious sun, the coastline is dotted with towns to explore, such as Torremolinos – with its fabulous beachfront promenade, exclusive Marbella and Puerto Banus – perfect for a spot of people (or boat) watching and Benalmadena with its white washed old town and stunning beach.

Property 1

Three-bed Townhouse in Torremolinos

This townhouse has a large lounge with a dining area, a separate kitchen with plenty of room and a toilet. Upstairs, the main bedroom is really spacious – and has an en suite and there are two more bedrooms with access onto a balcony and another bathroom. On the top floor is another lounge, a shower room and access to a fabulous private roof terrace with sea views. As well as a communal pool for a swim to cool off! See more from the agent.

Valued at £260,504 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Four-bed Apartment in Miraflores

The apartment has a large kitchen and a great sized open plan living area with space for dining too, with a wall of glass windows and doors out onto a balcony, with some fantastic views over the mountains and the nearby golf course. The main bedroom is huge, with its own balcony, and this time the views are of the sea! There’s an en suite, the second bedroom is also a great size, with yet another balcony and an another en suite and the third bedroom also has a balcony. There’s also a family bathroom plus a communal pool and some great views! See more from the agent.

Valued at £231,092 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two-bed Apartment in Marbella

This property is on a lovely urbansiation, with pretty grounds and a communal pool. The balcony has plenty of space, with views of not only the pool, but the sea too. Inside is a bright, open lounge diner. There’s a separate kitchen, which is smaller but much more modern than the last property and there’s a utility room too. The main bedroom is a good sized double, with an en suite, there’s a second double and another bathroom. See more from the agent.

Valued at £283,613 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Two-bed Apartment in Roquetas de Mar

The communal pool is shared by just 28 apartments. The main selling point of this apartment are the views from the huge private terrace.The apartment itself is a duplex, arranged upside down with the front door upstairs with the bedrooms. There are two of them on this floor and a shower room. Downstairs is a good sized living and dining room, open by an arch to the kitchen. Plus it’s bigger than the last property. There's also another shower room on this floor. See more from the agent.

Valued at £243,697 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Two-bed Apartment in Calahonda

This apartment is close to the beach and it has a lovely communal pool too. The apartment has been tastefully refurbished. The kitchen is brand new and open to a minimalist, but stylish, lounge diner, with floor to ceiling glass windows making the most of that view. The main bedroom is also pretty spectacular, with access onto a balcony and a little en suite. The second bedroom is also a great size, and has en suite. See more from the agent.

Valued at £294,118 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Five-bed Luxury House

One of the most luxurious properties on the market in this area at the moment. On for a million pounds this 5 bedroom 4 bathroom house is contemporary and stylish with stunning views down to the sea from inside as well as out! See more from the agent.

Priced at £1,004,201 at the time of viewing.