Building or renovating a home in Benalmádena Costa (Málaga) means working on the coastal strip of one of the most popular tourist municipalities on the Costa del Sol: dense development, plots with sea views, specific seafront regulations and a demanding summer climate. In this guide, we at Klic Arquitectos summarise the key architectural considerations we apply when designing in Benalmádena Costa.
What Benalmádena Costa is like
Benalmádena Costa is the coastal strip of the municipality of Benalmádena, next to Torremolinos and Arroyo de la Miel. It is home to the hotels, the marina and tourist services, as well as a very diverse housing stock, from high-rise apartments to developments of detached houses set back from the seafront. Plots with sea views are the most sought-after and the ones that shape the most design decisions.
5 key architectural considerations for Benalmádena Costa
1. Sea views and orientation
The sea view is the main asset. We aim to open the living areas to the south and south-west, shading them from the sun with overhangs, louvres and porches. Terraces are designed as genuine outdoor rooms.
2. Seafront regulations and the PGOU
Benalmádena’s PGOU (general urban development plan) sets specific parameters for Benalmádena Costa: building heights, setbacks, plot coverage and pedestrian access to the beach. We always review the local regulations before finalising the proposal.
3. Bioclimatic strategy and salinity
Near the sea, sun and salt affect the building envelope. We work with generous overhangs, cross-ventilation, high-performance window frames with anti-corrosion treatment and materials that withstand the marine environment.
4. Materials and architectural language
We favour continuous white renders, large-format dark window frames and occasional touches of natural stone or treated timber: a contemporary, understated architectural language that ages well in a coastal setting.
5. Pool, terrace and privacy
On small plots the pool organises the outdoor space and is designed parallel to the living areas. Privacy is achieved with lattice screens, 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 carry out are opening up the living room to the terrace, upgrading the thermal envelope, renovating bathrooms and kitchens, and updating building services to improve energy efficiency.
Klic Arquitectos projects in Benalmádena Costa
- Casa Maravillas — detached house in Benalmádena Costa (Málaga).
- Casa Leala — detached house in Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena (Málaga).
- Casa Caliza — detached house in Benalmádena Pueblo (Málaga).
Do you own a home or plot in Benalmádena Costa?
If you are thinking of building or renovating in Benalmádena Costa, Klic Arquitectos can guide you from the feasibility study right through to the handover of the finished building. Get in touch for an initial, no-obligation meeting.
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