For sale · Costa del Sol · Benalmádena
Available6-Bed Villa for Sale in El Faro, Benalmádena
€1,545,000€1,595,000
6 beds · 4 baths · 383 m² built · 655 m² plot
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Ref HT5400049Updated daily · Last sync 11 November 2026
About this property
Overview
Five-bedroom villa with beachfront position in El Faro, Costa del Sol. The property sits just metres from the sand, offering direct access to one of the coast's quieter stretches where morning walks and evening swims become part of daily routine. Built across 383sqm on a 655sqm plot, the villa divides into a three-bedroom main residence and a self-contained two-bedroom basement apartment with independent access, allowing you to accommodate extended family, generate rental income, or create a home office entirely separate from the main living areas.
The main house centres around a bright living-dining room that opens onto a 35sqm south-facing terrace, where the afternoon sun lingers well into evening. The kitchen connects directly to this terrace, making outdoor dining straightforward during the warmer months. Three bedrooms occupy the upper level, with the principal bedroom benefiting from an en-suite bathroom and terrace access. The basement apartment mirrors this layout on a smaller scale, with two bedrooms, a full bathroom, a compact kitchen, and its own entrance from the street. A private swimming pool occupies the rear garden, screened from neighbouring properties by established planting, and one covered parking space sits at the front of the plot.
El Faro sits on the coastal strip between Fuengirola and Marbella, with the villa positioned 200 metres from El Faro beach and its cluster of chiringuitos. The Calahonda commercial centre lies 1.5 kilometres east, offering supermarkets, pharmacies, and year-round services, while Marbella town centre sits 20 minutes west along the A7. The property's south orientation ensures natural light reaches the main reception rooms throughout the day.
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Features
What this home includes
- Alarm system
- Heated pool
- Private pool
- Pool view
- Sea view
- Private garden
- Air conditioning
- Fireplace
- Basement
- Double glazing
- Ensuite bathroom
- Fitted kitchen
- Fitted wardrobes
- Guest apartment
- Storage room
- Utility room
- Garage
- Fibre internet
- Beachfront
- Beachside
- Close to the sea
- Terrace
Property details
Specifications
- Property type
- Villa
- Subtype
- Detached villa
- Bedrooms
- 6
- Bathrooms
- 4
- Built area
- 383 m²
- Terrace
- 35 m²
- Plot size
- 655 m²
- Parking spaces
- 1
- Levels
- 3
- Year built
- 1986
- Condition
- Good
- Furniture
- Optional
- Pool
- Yes
- Beachfront
- Yes
- Sea view
- Yes
- Orientation
- South
- Energy rating
- D
- CO₂ rating
- D
- Area
- El Faro
- City
- Benalmádena
- Postcode
- 29670
- Province
- Málaga
- Coast
- Costa del Sol
Location
El Faro, Benalmádena
Map shows the approximate El Faro, Benalmádena area. Exact address provided upon request. This property is in El FaroBenalmádenaCosta del Sol.
Playa Malapesquera
4 mindrive
Golf Benalmadena Pitch& Putt
6 mindrive
Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola
18 mindrive
Hospital
3 mindrive
Arroyo de la Miel-Benalmádena Costa
2 mindrive
Málaga Airport (AGP)
27 mindrive
9 questions answered
Buying this villa in El Faro
Can foreigners buy property in El Faro?
Yes. Spain places no restrictions on foreign buyers, EU and non-EU citizens can purchase freely in El Faro. 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 El Faro?
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.
