{"id":15225,"date":"2026-05-10T15:47:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T13:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.klicarquitectos.com\/build-renovate-home-benalmadena-costa-malaga\/"},"modified":"2026-10-04T09:02:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T07:02:05","slug":"build-renovate-home-benalmadena-costa-malaga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klicarquitectos.com\/en\/build-renovate-home-benalmadena-costa-malaga\/","title":{"rendered":"Building or renovating a home in Benalm\u00e1dena Costa (M\u00e1laga): key architectural considerations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Building or renovating a home in Benalm\u00e1dena Costa<\/strong> (M\u00e1laga) means working on the coastal strip of one of the most popular tourist municipalities on the Costa del Sol<\/strong>: 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 Benalm\u00e1dena Costa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

What Benalm\u00e1dena Costa is like<\/h2>\n

Benalm\u00e1dena Costa is the coastal strip of the municipality of Benalm\u00e1dena, 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.<\/p>\n\n

5 key architectural considerations for Benalm\u00e1dena Costa<\/h2>\n

1. Sea views and orientation<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

2. Seafront regulations and the PGOU<\/h3>\n

Benalm\u00e1dena\u2019s PGOU (general urban development plan) sets specific parameters for Benalm\u00e1dena Costa: building heights, setbacks, plot coverage and pedestrian access to the beach. We always review the local regulations before finalising the proposal.<\/p>\n\n

3. Bioclimatic strategy and salinity<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

4. Materials and architectural language<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

5. Pool, terrace and privacy<\/h3>\n

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.<\/p>\n\n

Renovations in Benalm\u00e1dena Costa<\/h2>\n

Many homes and apartments in Benalm\u00e1dena 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.<\/p>\n\n

Klic Arquitectos projects in Benalm\u00e1dena Costa<\/h2>\n