Frigiliana is a whitewashed mountain village in the eastern hills of the Costa del Sol, fifteen minutes inland from Nerja and the Mediterranean coast.
The village rises in steep, winding cobbled streets below the Sierra de Almijara, a setting that has earned it recognition as one of Spain's most beautiful pueblos blancos. Frigiliana sits at around 300 metres elevation, offering wide views over subtropical farmland, the coastline, and on clear days across to the Rif mountains of Morocco. Property for sale in Frigiliana includes traditional village houses within the historic Moorish quarter, larger cortijos and fincas on rural plots in the surrounding countryside, and modern villas on hillside sites. Many homes feature thick walls, terracotta roof tiles, and private terraces or roof gardens. Parking can be limited in the old quarter, where access is often on foot only. Outside the core village, properties typically sit on larger plots with space for pools and gardens, though mains services may require connection or alternatives such as water deposits and septic systems. The village supports year-round life with local shops, bars, a weekly market, and a health centre, while Hospital Comarcal de La Axarquía in Vélez-Málaga is around twenty minutes by car. The coast at Nerja, including Playa Burriana, is a ten-minute drive and offers a wider range of services, schools, and beaches. Málaga airport is approximately one hour away via the A-7 coastal road. Frigiliana attracts buyers looking for an authentic Andalusian village atmosphere, a cooler climate than the coast, and a quieter pace of life. The setting appeals to those comfortable with hillside terrain, narrow streets, and a degree of rural character. English is spoken in many businesses, and there is an established international community alongside Spanish residents.
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The Costa del Sol markets continue to diverge on €/sqm but converge on transaction velocity. Marbella and Benahavís lead on price, driven by branded new-build supply and a deep international buyer base; Mijas and Fuengirola anchor the value end of the coast.
Active inventory has stabilised after two years of contraction. As of 14 August 2026, the coast holds thousands of active listings, with weekly new-listing volume tracking below 2025 levels. New-build pipelines are concentrated in Estepona and Mijas, where deliveries scheduled for late 2026 and 2027 will add several thousand units.
On a per-square-metre basis, premium micromarkets , Marbella's Golden Mile, Benahavís hilltops, price 25 to 60% above the coastal average. Value pockets in Mijas Costa and Fuengirola still trade below €4,000/sqm. All figures are recalculated daily from notarial filings, verified listings, and our own market research. See the full Costa del Sol market data hub for live charts and methodology.