New Developments in Torremuelle, Benalmádena

Torremuelle is a beachside neighbourhood in the western part of Benalmádena, running along the coast between the town centre and the boundary with Fuengirola. The area is known for its residential character, with villas set on hillside plots that often command sea views.

1 new development in Torremuelle, BenalmádenaUpdated daily · Last sync 27 Aug 2026

Torremuelle occupies a narrow coastal strip, with the beach at Playa Bonita less than a kilometre from most homes and the Benalmádena centre about three kilometres east. The neighbourhood sits between the A7 coast road and the sea, with streets climbing inland from the shore. Many plots are positioned to take advantage of the elevation, giving south-facing views across the Mediterranean.

The new-build stock here consists almost entirely of villas, typically four-bedroom detached homes on individual plots. Most are sold off-plan and bought before completion. The beachside setting and the relative scarcity of buildable land mean villa developments here tend to be small in scale, often just a handful of units rather than larger schemes. Buyers are drawn by the combination of proximity to the beach, the hillside views, and the quieter residential feel compared with the more built-up parts of Benalmádena.

Playa Bonita is under a kilometre away, a beach with dark sand and a mix of chiringuitos and apartment buildings behind it. The nearest supermarket is also about a kilometre from most homes, around seven minutes by car. Benalmádena town centre, with its wider range of shops and services, is a short drive east. Málaga Airport lies eleven kilometres away, about thirty-four minutes by car along the coast road or the A7.

The appeal of Torremuelle for new-build buyers rests largely on the location. It sits close enough to the beach for daily use, yet the hillside setting and the villa typology give a sense of space. The sea views from elevated plots are a consistent draw, and the neighbourhood's position between Benalmádena and Fuengirola puts both town centres within easy reach. For buyers looking at beachside villas in this part of the Costa del Sol, Torremuelle offers one of the few areas where new-build villas are still being delivered close to the shore.

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Buying property in Torremuelle

Process, costs and taxes, answered by our local team.

Playa Bonita is under a kilometre from most homes in Torremuelle, making it an easy walk or a very short drive. The beach has dark sand and a selection of beach bars and restaurants along the shore.

Delivery timing depends on the individual development and how far along construction is when you reserve. The developer gives an estimated completion date, but the final handover cannot happen until the town hall signs the building off as fit to live in. Waiting for that sign-off is the most common reason a completion date moves.

The bank guarantee that secures your stage payments protects you if the developer fails to deliver. The town hall's sign-off is required before handover, and waiting for it is the usual reason a date shifts. Your lawyer should check the contract for penalty clauses if the developer misses the agreed completion date.

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