For sale · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
Available1-Bed Apartment in Sensara, Benalmádena
Residential complexSensaraGated community
€299,000
1 bed · 1 bath · 56 m² built
Ref HT5321188Updated daily · Last sync 27 October 2026
About this property
Overview
One-bedroom apartment with sea views in Benalmadena, Costa del Sol. The terrace captures morning light across the golf course to the Mediterranean, with the Sierra de Mijas rising behind. East and south-east orientation means breakfast in natural warmth before the midday heat arrives.
The 56sqm layout connects a kitchen and living room in one open space, with the bedroom positioned separately and accessed through the bathroom. A 5sqm covered terrace extends from the lounge. Built-in wardrobes line the bedroom walls, and the bathroom includes underfloor heating beneath the tiles. Air conditioning and heating run throughout. Double-glazed windows reduce exterior noise. The apartment comes fully furnished and includes a storage room and covered parking space in the price.
Sensara sits between Arroyo de la Miel and Benalmadena Pueblo, with communal gardens, a pool, gym, and spa shared across the complex. The ground-floor position means direct access to the pool terrace without stairs or lifts. Benalmadena Pueblo's whitewashed centre is a 5-minute drive uphill, and the coastal Paseo Marítimo lies 10 minutes down towards the port. The apartment was built in 2005 and remains in good condition with tiled floors throughout.
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Features
What this home includes
- Heated pool
- Golf view
- Mountain view
- Panoramic view
- Sea view
- Air conditioning
- Underfloor heating
- Double glazing
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Furnished
- Storage room
- Utility room
- Covered parking
- Fibre internet
- Smart home
- Frontline golf
- Near public transport
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Apartment
- Subtype
- Middle floor apartment
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1
- Built area
- 56 m²
- Terrace
- 5 m²
- Pool
- Yes
- Gated community
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Golf view
- Yes
- Orientation
- East, South East
- Energy rating
- E
- Complex
- Sensara
- Area
- Benalmadena
- City
- Benalmádena
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
Benalmadena, Benalmádena
Residential complexSensaraMap shows the Sensara complex location. Exact unit address provided upon request. This property is in BenalmádenaCosta del Sol.
Playa de Arroyo Hondo
8 mindrive
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
1 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
14 mindrive
The British College
8 mindrive
Instituto de Educación Secundaria Benalmádena
1 mindrive
Mercadona
7 minwalk
Hospital de Alta Resolución de Benalmádena
3 mindrive
Farmacia Antonio Romero García
6 minwalk
Edificio Eurocentro
8 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
6 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
27 mindrive
Mountain side, north of the coastal road (A-7), hillside setting.
9 questions answered
Buying this apartment in Benalmadena
Can foreigners buy property in Benalmádena?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in Benalmádena. You will need a Spanish NIE (foreigner tax number) before signing the title deed, plus a Spanish bank account for the transfer. The full purchase typically completes 6 to 10 weeks from signing the reservation contract.
What is an NIE and how do I get one?
The NIE (Número de Identificación de Extranjero) is your Spanish tax ID and is mandatory for buying property, opening a bank account or paying taxes. You can apply at a Spanish consulate in your home country or in person in Spain. Your lawyer can also obtain it on your behalf with a power of attorney, typically 2 to 4 weeks.
Do I need a Spanish lawyer?
Strongly recommended. An independent lawyer (abogado), separate from the agent and seller, verifies title, checks for debts and planning issues, drafts contracts and represents you at the notary. Typical fee is 1% of the purchase price plus VAT, with a minimum around €1,500.
How long does completion take?
From accepted offer to keys: 6 to 10 weeks for a resale, 30 to 45 days from reservation if no mortgage is needed. New-build off-plan completes when the development is delivered, often 18 to 36 months after reservation, with staged payments along the way.
What taxes will I pay buying a property in Benalmádena?
Resale property in Andalucía: ITP (transfer tax) at 7%. New-build: 10% IVA + 1.2% AJD (stamp duty). Plus notary, land registry and legal fees of roughly 1 to 2%. Budget 10 to 13% on top of the asking price for total acquisition costs.
What ongoing costs should I expect?
Annual IBI (council tax) is typically 0.4 to 1.1% of cadastral value. Community fees on apartments and gated villas range €100 to €600/month depending on amenities. Non-resident owners pay an annual income tax based on cadastral value, plus utilities and home insurance.
Are agent fees paid by the buyer or seller?
In Spain the seller pays the agent commission (typically 3 to 6% + VAT), already baked into the asking price. Buyers do not pay agent fees on resale or new-build.
Can non-residents get a Spanish mortgage?
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents at typical LTVs of 60 to 70% of the lower of purchase price or valuation (vs 80% for residents). Rates are competitive with the rest of the eurozone. You will need 6 months of bank statements, tax returns and proof of income, pre-approval takes 2 to 4 weeks.
Should I get pre-approval before viewing?
Recommended for serious buyers. A mortgage in principle confirms your budget, signals credibility to sellers and shortens completion. We can introduce you to specialist non-resident mortgage brokers familiar with the local market.
