Explore the El Faro area guide.
Beach side property in El Faro places you on the sea side of the A-7 coastal road, with direct pedestrian access to the shoreline and a quieter, more residential feel than the hillside estates inland.
7 properties for sale in El FaroAvg €4,141/sqmUpdated daily · Last sync 06 Oct 2026
This part of El Faro is defined by low-rise apartment blocks, many built in the past two decades, where proximity to the beach and flat walking routes are the main appeal.
Beach side property in El Faro is almost entirely made up of apartments and ground-floor units with small private gardens. The area between the A-7 and the waterfront is narrow, so most buildings sit within two or three streets of the promenade. You reach the sand on foot in under five minutes from nearly every address, and the beachfront path runs east towards Fuengirola and west towards Benalmádena without interruption. The beach itself is a mix of natural sand and shingle, quieter than the central Fuengirola stretch and popular with walkers and dog owners. You will find a handful of chiringuitos serving lunch and drinks in the warmer months, but this is not a resort strip. Most residents walk or cycle to the larger commercial centres in Fuengirola or the Benalmádena coast, both under ten minutes by car. Parking is on-street or in communal garages, and traffic on the beachfront road is light outside weekend peaks. Buyers choosing beach side homes in El Faro tend to value ease of access over views. Many apartments look across the road or neighbouring blocks rather than out to sea, so direct sightlines are less common than in hillside developments. Ground-floor units often come with small terraces or patio gardens, while upper floors usually have balconies. Communal pools are standard, and most buildings include lifts and gated entry. The profile here skews towards couples and retirees who want the coast within walking distance but prefer a residential neighbourhood to a tourist zone. Families are less common, partly because the immediate area has limited green space and schools sit further inland. Beach side property on the Costa del Sol suits buyers who prioritise location and low-maintenance living, and El Faro delivers both without the density or noise of larger resorts.
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