Building or renovating a home in Benalmádena Costa (Málaga) means working in the seafront strip of one of the most touristic municipalities of the Costa del Sol: dense building, plots with sea views, specific coastal regulations and a demanding summer climate. In this guide, Klic Arquitectos summarises the architectural keys we apply when designing in Benalmádena Costa.
About Benalmádena Costa
Benalmádena Costa is the seafront strip of Benalmádena, next to Torremolinos and Arroyo de la Miel. It concentrates the hotels, the marina, the tourist services and a varied residential stock, from high-rise apartments to single-family houses on second-line plots. Plots with sea views are the most prized and shape most project decisions.
5 architectural keys for Benalmádena Costa
1. Sea views and orientation
The sea view is the main asset. We open the daytime area towards the south and south-west, protecting from the sun with cantilevers, louvres and porches. Terraces are designed as proper outdoor rooms.
2. Coastal regulations and PGOU
The Benalmádena PGOU has specific parameters for Benalmádena Costa: heights, setbacks, footprint, pedestrian access to the beach. We always check the area regulations before closing the proposal.
3. Bioclimatic strategy and salinity
Near the sea, sun and salinity affect the envelope. We use generous cantilevers, cross-ventilation, high-performance window frames with anti-corrosion treatment and materials that withstand the marine environment.
4. Materials and language
We favour continuous white renders, large-format dark window frames and isolated elements in natural stone or treated timber. A contemporary, sober language that ages well by the coast.
5. Pool, terrace and privacy
On small plots the pool shapes the outdoor space and is designed parallel to the daytime area. Privacy is solved with lattices, planting and low walls that do not compete with the sea views.
Renovations in Benalmádena Costa
Many homes and apartments in Benalmádena Costa were built between the 1970s and the 1990s. The most common renovations we tackle are opening the living room towards the terrace, upgrading the thermal envelope, refurbishing bathrooms and kitchen, and modernising services for better energy performance.
Klic Arquitectos projects in Benalmádena Costa
- Casa Maravillas — single-family house in Benalmádena Costa (Málaga).
- Casa Leala — single-family house in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena (Málaga).
- Casa Caliza — single-family house in Benalmádena Pueblo (Málaga).
Do you own a plot or property in Benalmádena Costa?
If you are considering building or renovating in Benalmádena Costa, Klic Arquitectos can support you from the feasibility study to handover. Get in touch.
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