This penthouse in Costa del Sol is on our shortlist for the same reasons most of our recommendations are — the building checks out, the asking price is honest for what you get, and we'd happily send a friend to view it.
Los Pacos is a residential Fuengirola neighbourhood that tourists mostly ignore — which is precisely what makes it work for primary-residence buyers and value-conscious second-home owners. Local shops, neighbourhood cafes, supermarkets, the real working Spain rather than the tourist strip. The apartment market here offers the best value per square metre in Fuengirola, with three-bed family units and townhouses in residential complexes priced well below equivalent coastal stock. Bus access to Centro and the beach handles the practical needs. Resale is slower because the buyer pool is narrower (predominantly primary-residence and long-stay), but pricing has been remarkably stable.
Fuengirola’s value market — the broadest gap between purchase price and amenity quality in the municipality. Slower resale, but lower entry and stable pricing.
- Best value per square metre in Fuengirola
- Local shops and cafes — the real Spain, not the tourist strip
- Strong primary-residence and long-stay buyer base
- Easy bus access to Centro and the beach
The numbers
| Reference | R5417962 |
| Type | penthouse |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Built area | 67 m² |
| Terrace | 23 m² |
| City | Los Pacos, Costa del Sol |
| Source | Resales-Online |
