Evergreen Homes

The development sits on the sea side of the AP-7, 429 metres from Playa El Chaparral. That puts the beach within a five-minute walk, close enough for daily swims or paddleboarding without needing the car. El Chaparral Golf Club is 510 metres away, so regular golfers can be on the first tee in minutes. Fuengirola, with its marina, shops and restaurants, is 16 minutes by car. Málaga Airport takes 44 minutes. The location works for families too: St Anthony's College and other international schools are within reasonable driving distance.

The communal facilities include landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, and access to a sports centre with paddle courts, a spa and a gym. That adds variety if you want more than the beach and golf, though the sports centre serves multiple developments, so it will be shared with neighbours beyond this one. The gated entrance gives security and keeps through traffic out, which matters if you have young children.

The trade-off is that the 22-square-metre plot is small. You get a private garden, but not one large enough for much outdoor furniture or planting. Most of your outside space is the terrace. If you want a substantial garden, this is not the right project. If you prioritise the beach, the golf course and a low-maintenance home, the layout makes sense.