Property for sale in Costa del Sol East
Properties for sale in Costa del Sol East
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The eastern Costa del Sol, known locally as the Axarquía, is the quieter, more traditional side of the Málaga coast. Instead of high-rise resorts you find whitewashed mountain villages, small beach towns and a coastline of cliffs and coves, all within reach of Málaga airport. At Homes-Abroad.com, we help English, Danish, Swedish, and other Northern European buyers who want authentic Andalusian life at a more accessible price than the western coast. For Marbella, Estepona and Fuengirola, see our page on Costa del Sol property.
What Makes the Eastern Costa del Sol Different?
This is a part of the coast where you can live in a village with mountain views and still reach the beach in half an hour. Here is what our buyers value most:
- More home for the money. Most of the homes we list here fall between roughly €72,000 and €795,000, with a median asking price of around €308,000. Village houses and apartments start well below the prices on the western Costa del Sol.
- Character, not just new build. The large majority of our listings here are resale properties: traditional village houses, country homes with terraces, and apartments in established beach towns. A smaller number are new build properties.
- Beach and mountains together. The coast here is backed by the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama natural park, so walking routes, mountain villages and quiet coves are all on your doorstep.
- Still close to the airport. Málaga airport is roughly 20 minutes to just over an hour from most of these towns, depending on where you buy.
Where Should You Buy on the Eastern Costa del Sol?
The choice is between a lively coastal town, a quiet beach base and a hillside village. These are the places where we list most homes.
Nerja
Nerja is the best-known town on this coast. The Balcón de Europa viewpoint, small beaches below the cliffs, a lively old town and a year-round international community make it the natural first stop for buyers who want a small town with plenty going on.
Torrox and Torrox Costa
Torrox is a traditional town in the hills, while Torrox Costa is its seaside district with a promenade, beaches and a good choice of apartments. Together they let you choose between village life and a beach base, and both offer lower prices than neighbouring Nerja.
Cómpeta, Sedella, Canillas de Albaida and Sayalonga
These white villages in the hills above the coast have the largest selection of homes on this page. Cómpeta is the biggest and is known for its sweet wine and views over the sea. They suit buyers who want rural calm, space and traditional houses, with the beach and the main towns a short drive away.
Frigiliana
Frigiliana is often named among the prettiest villages in Andalusia, with steep cobbled streets, flower-filled whitewashed houses and views down to the Mediterranean. It is one of the most popular villages on this coast, so it pays to be ready to act when the right home comes up.
Velez-Malaga and Rincón de la Victoria
Vélez-Málaga is the main town of the Axarquía, with shops, services and a hospital, while Rincón de la Victoria is closer to Málaga city, with a long beach and quick access to the airport. Both suit buyers who want year-round living with everyday services close by.
Why Choose Homes-Abroad.com?
We are not a generalist agency trying to serve everyone. We focus on helping buyers from the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands find the right property in Spain, and we have built everything around that mission.
- We speak your language. Our team handles enquiries and viewings in English, Danish, and Swedish, so nothing gets lost in translation when it matters most.
- Honest, no-pressure advice. We will tell you if a property is overpriced, if the eastern Costa del Sol does not suit your brief, or if a development has a track record worth knowing about. We would rather lose a deal than see a client make the wrong purchase.
- Real listings, real prices. Our listings here run from village houses at the lower end of the market to larger villas, and we will show you what your budget buys in each town before you decide where to look.
- End-to-end support. We connect you with trusted local lawyers, mortgage brokers, currency specialists, and property managers, building a reliable team around your purchase from day one.
Frequently asked questions about Costa del Sol East
Homes-Abroad.com currently lists 1,283 properties for sale in Costa del Sol East, including 111 new build properties. Prices start from €25,000, with an average asking price of €405,526. Browse all properties in Costa del Sol East.
Asking prices in Costa del Sol East start from €25,000 and average around €405,526 across our current listings. On top of the purchase price, budget roughly 10–13% for taxes, notary and registry fees and legal costs, depending on whether the property is new build or resale.
Yes. There are currently 111 new build properties for sale in Costa del Sol East, from apartments and townhouses to villas. View all new build properties in Costa del Sol East.
In Costa del Sol East you can choose between apartments, townhouses, villas and building plots, both new build and resale. Use the filters on our property search for Costa del Sol East to narrow down by type, price, bedrooms and bathrooms.
Yes. Spanish banks lend to non-residents, typically up to around 60–70% of the property value, so you should plan for a deposit of 30–40% plus purchase costs. Our advisers can introduce you to lenders and help you compare offers.
We strongly recommend using an independent Spanish lawyer. They check the title, debts and licences of the property, help you get an NIE number and represent you at the notary, so your purchase in Costa del Sol East is safe.
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