Dreaming of retiring under the Spanish sun? Our carefully curated selection of retirement-friendly properties across Spain showcases the best options on the market this month. From a sun-kissed townhouse in Órgiva with roof-terrace mountain views to a koi-pond finca near Llucmajor, we’ve hand-picked 15 Spanish homes built for life after the nine-to-five.
Year-round tee times await on Murcia’s Jack Nicklaus fairways; citrus-scented afternoons beckon in Cómpeta’s orchard villa; sea-view sundowners sparkle from La Herradura to Bendinat. Each listing—single-storey bungalow, lift-served flat or pool-ringed villa—spares the knees while keeping hospitals, tapas and new friends close. We update the line-up regularly, so check back for fresh options.
Kick-start your Andalusian retirement on a sensible budget with Casa Corazon: a three-bed charmer a flat stroll from Órgiva’s tapas bars and Friday market. Open-plan living, a fireplace for the brief ‘winter’, sunny Juliette balcony and twin panoramic roof terraces invite container-garden pottering, sundowners and smug Sierra-Nevada-spotting.
Price: €80,000 Location:Órgiva, Granada Special features: Open-plan living, fireplace, Juliette balcony, two roof terraces, mountain views Close to: Shops and weekly market (walking distance); 49 mins by car to Granada Airport; 27 mins to Motril Hospital and Costa Tropical beaches; local health centre in town
Bag a ringside seat on Jack Nicklaus fairways for less than a second-hand hatchback. This lift-served, fully-furnished one-bed wonder sits in a quiet cul-de-sac inside gated Terrazas: double terrace for golf-watching, pools and supermarket on foot, beaches and hospitals 15 minutes by car. Retirement never looked so easy.
Price: €94,999 Location:Las Terrazas de la Torre Golf Resort, Murcia Special features: Fully furnished, lift access, south-east-facing double terrace with golf views, communal pools, rooftop solarium, 24-hour security, Jack Nicklaus 18-hole course Close to: Communal pool (2-minute stroll); on-site supermarket & restaurants (10-minute walk); Region of Murcia International Airport (18 km/20 min); Hospital Universitario Los Arcos (20 min); U3A & expat clubs across the Costa Cálida; Mar Menor beaches (15 min)
Single-storey Casita La Campana lets you potter from coffee to compost heap without tackling a single stair. A wrap-around terrace, 100-year-old oak and tinker-ready workshop beg for lazy lunches and new hobbies. Canillas’ bars and the El Saltillo trail are five minutes on foot; beaches, hospitals and U3A chums are a breezy 25-minute spin downhill.
Price: €95,000 Location:Canillas de Aceituno, Málaga Special features: One-level living, wrap-around covered terrace, 1 000 m² fenced gardens, ancient oak shade, workshop & shed, off-road parking, independent solar (upgrade advised) Close to: Village shops, bars and weekly market (walk); Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Vélez-Málaga (17 km/≈21 min by car); Torre del Mar beach promenade (21 km/≈24 min); revived U3A Axarquía clubs in Torrox/Torre del Mar; El Saltillo suspension-bridge hike at the village edge
First-floor, lift-equipped Los Narejos apartment – everything’s level, including your car in the underground garage. Fully furnished, air-con cooled and 1.3 km from the Mar Menor shore (where the salty air is said to be great for a tonic for all kinds of ailments), its balcony suits dawn coffee while the gated pool awaits the occasional grandchild invasion beneath Murcia’s 320-day sun.
Price: €99,500 Location:Los Alcázares, Murcia Special features: Lift access, underground parking, furnished, air-conditioning, balcony, gated complex with communal pool Close to: Weekly Saturday street market & cafés (≈10-minute walk); large supermarket on Avenida del Río Nalón (≈10-minute walk); Mar Menor beach promenade (1.3 km stroll); Hospital Los Arcos del Mar Menor, San Javier (≈12 km/15 min by car); Región de Murcia International Airport (≈30 min drive)
Swap snow shovels for citrus pruning at this single-storey retreat: two generous bedrooms, a glazed sun-room and proper central heating for Almería’s two chilly nights a year. Outside, gazebo, brick barbecue and Jacuzzi overlook an orchard of lemons, almonds and pomegranates, ample bounty for bribing visiting grandchildren.
Price: €105,000 Location:Oria, Almería Special features: Level living, sun-room, central heating & A/C, covered car-port plus garage, gazebo, brick barbecue, Jacuzzi, fenced 523 m² gardens with mixed fruit orchard Close to: Local bar-restaurants (easy walk); Oria village amenities (≈10 min drive); Albox supermarkets & social clubs (≈22 km/20 min); Hospital La Inmaculada, Huércal-Overa (≈47 km/40 min)
Elevate your afternoon siesta (literally) on the rooftop solarium of this sun-drenched bungalow. Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and level living keep knees blissfully idle; the south-facing front garden catches rays while the communal pool saves you mowing. Bars, supermarket, golf and buses lie a gentle amble away.
Price: €155,000 Location: Vistabella, San Miguel de Salinas, Alicante Special features: South-facing front garden, rooftop solarium with open views, two bathrooms, air-conditioning, fitted kitchen, communal & children’s pools, street parking Close to: Local bars, restaurants & supermarket (short walk); Vistabella 18-hole golf course & clubhouse (≈5-minute stroll); nearest beaches at Playa Flamenca/Punta Prima (≈8 km); Hospital Universitario de Torrevieja (≈7 km/≈15 min by car); Alicante–Elche Airport (≈49 km/≈50 min drive)
Retire to the Axarquía’s gentlest slopes: this all-on-one-floor hideaway serves vast sunset views, a modern kitchen, cosy fire and the obligatory hammock-ready terrace. Outside, a mature menagerie of avocados, kumquats and lemons surrounds a summer kitchen with bread-and-pizza oven—perfect for fuelling twilight tapas with startlingly fresh garnish.
Price: €169,000 Location: Cómpeta, Málaga Special features: Level living; air-conditioned lounge; covered alfresco kitchen with wood-burning oven & BBQ; garage ripe for conversion; 3 100 m² plot with mixed fruit trees Close to: Village shops, cafés and bus stop (easy stroll); Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Vélez-Málaga ≈ 23 km/≈ 30 min by car; beaches at Torrox Costa ≈ 25 min drive; Málaga Airport ≈ 60 km/≈ 1 hour via A-7
Swap grey skies for 15 m² of private sunshine on this two-bed, two-bath haven inside a secure enclave. Saunter from morning café con leche on your terrace to either of the two resident pools, then wander a lazy kilometre to Playa del Cura. Single-level living keeps joints calm, while buses whisk you to hospital or airport without fuss.
Price: €239,900 Location: Torrevieja, Alicante Special features: Gated complex, two communal pools, 15 m² south-east terrace, fitted kitchen, built-in wardrobes, en-suite master, landscaped gardens Close to: Playa del Cura beach (≈1 km stroll); Hospital Universitario Torrevieja (≈5 km/direct bus 12 min); Alicante–Elche Airport (≈45 km/≈45 min by coach)
This ground-floor corner apartment eliminates stair-climbing while offering generous outdoor space. The private terrace invites morning coffee rituals or evening sundowners, while the communal petanque zone promises friendly competition with fellow retirees. With everything accessible within minutes—from restaurants to Villamartin Plaza—you'll spend less time traveling and more time enjoying your well-earned retirement among the thriving expatriate community.
Price: €255,000 Location:Villamartin, Alicante Special features: Ground floor access, private terrace, allocated parking, communal park Close to: Restaurants, bars and shops within walking distance; Villamartin Golf (4 minutes); La Zenia beach and shopping centre (10 minutes)
Casa Louie dispenses with both stairs and lawn-mowing: 90 m² of single-level living fronts a 7.5 m pool and broad terraces gazing at the Sierra Tejeda. Park two cars, wander to the neighbouring ventas for tapas, then reach beach or A&E in well under half an hour. Retirement admin: sorted.
Price: €275,000 Location:Viñuela, Málaga Special features: One-level layout, 7.5 × 3.5 m private pool, multiple sun & shade terraces, built-in BBQ, hot/cold A/C, off-street parking for several cars, 880 m² low-maintenance plot Close to: Two bar-restaurants (easy walk); Torre del Mar beaches ≈ 17 min drive; Hospital Comarcal de la Axarquía, Vélez-Málaga ≈ 13 min/11 km by car; Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport ≈ 40 min via A-7
Trade holidaymakers for hush at this freshly revamped two-storey bolthole in gated Sierra Cortina. Sea-and-skyline vistas bless the master terrace; the ground-floor garden patio hosts sundowners. Three bathrooms pamper visiting progeny, while communal pool, golf, beach and Benidorm’s tapas whirl lie an unflustered five minutes away.
Price: €325,000 Location: Sierra Cortina, Benidorm, Alicante Special features: Panoramic sea & mountain views, garden terrace plus private master terrace, three bathrooms, ducted hot/cold A-C, renovated interiors, communal pool & landscaped grounds, dedicated parking Close to: Poniente beach ≈ 3 km/5 min drive; La Marina shopping centre ≈ 2 km; Villaitana Golf Club ≈ 2 km; Terra Mítica theme park ≈ 1.5 km; Hospital Marina Baixa, Villajoyosa ≈ 3.5 km; Alicante-Elche Airport ≈ 40 km
Four bedrooms unfurl across a single sun-washed plane, so flâneur tendencies need travel no further than the fridge or the 8 × 4 m pool. Spark up the built-in barbecue, salute La Marquesa’s fairways and still hit Guardamar’s dune-backed beach in ten stress-free minutes. Stair-lifts: redundant.
Price: €419,950 Location: Ciudad Quesada, Alicante Special features: Step-free layout, private pool, built-in barbecue, air-conditioning, fitted kitchen, 508 m² low-maintenance plot, four double bedrooms, two bathrooms Close to: Local shops, cafés & La Marquesa Golf (≈500 m); Guardamar del Segura beach (8 km/≈10 min drive); Hospital Universitario Torrevieja (15 km/≈16 min); Alicante–Elche Airport (37 km/≈40 min via AP-7)
Step straight onto Real Bendinat’s fairways from this level-entry three-bed bolthole: sliding doors spill onto a private terrace, the lagoon-size communal pool shimmers beyond, and Palma’s galleries are a ten-minute scoot up the motorway. Parking, store room and air-con mean the only heavy lifting is choosing tonight’s vintage.
Price: €595,000 Location:Bendinat, Mallorca Special features: Ground-floor access, private terrace, hot/cold air-conditioning, fitted kitchen, communal pool, parking space, basement store room, on the edge of Real Golf Bendinat Close to: Puerto Portals marina (minutes away); Palma city centre (≈15 min drive); Son Espases University Hospital (≈12 min); Palma de Mallorca Airport (≈25 min)
Swap dreary mornings for sunrise over the Costa Tropical in this three-bed townhouse gazing at Marina del Este. Front terrace for seafood lunches, shady rear patio for siestas; solar panels trim bills, shared pool keeps knees supple, and Motril hospital is 25 km away via the scenic coast road.
Price: €490,000 Location: La Herradura, Granada Special features: Panoramic sea views, twin terraces, PV solar array, outdoor barbecue, shared pool, garage parking, air-conditioning/heating Close to: Marina del Este harbour (≈3 km/4 min drive); international medical centre, Av. Mediterráneo (short walk); Hospital Comarcal Santa Ana, Motril (≈25 km/30 min)
Four-bed indulgence on Jack Nicklaus’s flagship fairways: wake to east-facing sun, drift from marble-floored lounge to private pool with in-built Jacuzzi, then decide between nine more holes or the lagoon’s warm shallows. A separate kitchen hides culinary carnage; 24-hour security keeps the insurance man serene.
Price: €495,000 Location: Mar Menor Golf Resort, Murcia Special features: Private pool with Jacuzzi, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, separate kitchen & dining room, marble floors, fitted wardrobes, garage, 24 h gated security Close to: First tee & resort amenities (on foot); Los Alcázares beaches ≈ 16 km/15 min drive; Hospital Los Arcos del Mar Menor ≈ 14 km/≈ 15 min by car; Región de Murcia International Airport ≈ 27 km/≈ 25 min
This contemporary Andalucian-style villa offers a retirement sanctuary where comfort meets luxury. While spread across two levels, the 50m² open-plan living space creates an airy, accessible main living area. The property's true gem is its potential—the sealed basement area can be converted into additional accommodation, perfect for live-in help should mobility needs change in future years. Set in a tranquil community of year-round residents, you'll find the perfect balance of peaceful surroundings and convenient amenities, with everything from beach clubs to healthcare facilities nearby.
Price: €1,195,000 Location: Forest Hills, Estepona, Malaga Special features: Infinity pool, panoramic views, conversion potential, year-round community Close to: Tennis club, gym, riding school, two restaurants, beach (4 minutes), Estepona town (5 minutes)
Fancy retiring where the loudest neighbour is a koi carp? This fully private four-bed finca near Llucmajor spreads two en-suite bedrooms on the ground floor for stair-free living, parks visiting offspring upstairs, and lures you outside with wrap-around terraces, heated pool and manicured gardens that irrigate themselves while you snooze under the loggia.
Price: €1,650,000 Location: Llucmajor, Mallorca Special features: Full privacy on 7 115 m² walled plot; heated pool with automatic cover; outdoor kitchen & koi pond; gas central + under-floor heating, A/C; double garage & tool shed; private well with twin 80 m³ cisterns Close to: Llucmajor’s shops and thrice-weekly market (≈5 min drive); Son Antem’s twin 18-hole golf courses (≈10 min/8 km); Palma de Mallorca Airport (≈20 km/15 min); Hospital Son Llàtzer, Palma (≈24 km/≈20 min)
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Hi Frances, thanks for your question! You can search for Benalmadena rentals on Kyero.com (https://www.kyero.com/en/benalmadena-property-long-let-1l31147). Prices currently range from €550 – €6200 per month, depending on size, facilities location etc.
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How much are rentals in Benalmadena, Malaga.
27 Apr. 2023
Hi Frances, thanks for your question! You can search for Benalmadena rentals on Kyero.com (https://www.kyero.com/en/benalmadena-property-long-let-1l31147). Prices currently range from €550 – €6200 per month, depending on size, facilities location etc.