Holiday rental management in Benalmádena
Benalmádena Costa, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena Pueblo, Torrequebrada and Torremuelle. Full management for a published 15-25% commission, or guaranteed rent with your figure in writing within 48 hours. We already run a beachfront apartment here, so we speak from experience.
In short
AltaHomes takes on holiday homes in Benalmádena as a boutique, selective manager: a published 15-25% commission, or guaranteed rent (we lease your home, pay the utilities and carry the occupancy risk) with a written offer within 48 working hours. In Benalmádena we already run Primera Línea, a one-bedroom apartment on the seafront (VFT/MA/673149). We have 850+ reviews across 3 platforms, with a 4.9/5 average. We are Superhosts. We specialise in VUT licences and in owners who live outside Spain, with a team on the ground on the Costa del Sol.
We take on homes in Málaga city, Benalmádena, Torremolinos, Marbella and Nerja as a priority; the rest of the province, Fuengirola included, case by case.
Our apartment in Benalmádena
Primera Línea · Benalmádena
1 bedroom on the seafront, sea-view terrace and a summer pool
Primera Línea sits in a seafront complex with a sea-view terrace and a pool open from June to September. We run it end to end: pricing, listings, cleaning, guest arrivals and the legal guest register. It is our day-to-day benchmark for what Benalmádena guests ask for: the beach on foot, a terrace and a pool in summer.
Registration: VFT/MA/673149
See the apartment →What drives demand in Benalmádena
Benalmádena lives off the beach, but not only the beach: it has a marina, family attractions, a train to the airport and mild winters. Positioned well, a home here does not depend on July and August alone.
Puerto Marina and the promenade
Restaurants, nightlife and a seafront walk: the big draw of Benalmádena Costa. Homes within walking distance of the marina or the beach are the most sought-after in summer.
Family attractions
The cable car up Mount Calamorro, Selwo Marina, Sea Life and the Butterfly Park. They bring families in the school holidays, who look for two bedrooms, a pool and parking.
Train and airport
The C1 commuter train stops at Arroyo de la Miel and runs to the airport and Málaga centre; by car the airport is about 20 minutes away. For guests without a car, that decides the booking.
Golf and the long season
Torrequebrada and the nearby courses bring guests in spring and autumn, and the mild winter brings stays of several weeks. That is where the year is won or lost.
Benalmádena, area by area
Benalmádena is three very different centres plus its residential estates, and each one calls for a different management model.
Benalmádena Costa and Puerto Marina
Beachfront, marina and promenade. The highest summer rates and international demand. Our apartment is here.
Arroyo de la Miel
The town centre, next to the train and Parque de la Paloma. Works all year, including work trips and medium stays.
Benalmádena Pueblo
The white village on the hillside, with sea views and a quiet feel. For guests who want calm and a home with character, a short drive from the coast.
Torrequebrada and Torremuelle
Estates with pools, golf and quieter beaches towards Fuengirola. Families and long stays.
Visiting Benalmádena? Read our Benalmádena guide.
Rules for new holiday homes in Benalmádena
Anywhere in Andalucía, a new holiday home has to be registered as a VUT in the Andalusian Tourism Register. Since Decreto 31/2024 each town hall can cap the number of tourist homes per building, zone or period, and since 3 April 2025 a home in a residential building also needs the express approval of the owners' community, by a 3/5 majority, before it starts operating.
What we found on 21 October 2026: Benalmádena has approved no suspension and no municipal cap on new holiday homes. The full council voted down motions calling for a moratorium in January 2025 and again in June 2026.
But the town hall is studying it. A municipal report presented in February 2026 counts 8,209 holiday homes as of October 2025 (17% of the housing stock, 85% of them on the coast and only half actually active) and recommends a maximum share per district: 5-8% in the Pueblo (currently 8%), 5% in Arroyo de la Miel (currently 4%) and 16% on the Costa (currently 16.6%). The town hall said it will turn this into short, medium and long-term measures, not yet specified.
For you as an owner, that means the Costa is already above the recommended share: if you are thinking of a new holiday home there, the room may narrow. We check your town's rules before we quote, and if your home is already registered, we keep it compliant.
Official sources (checked on 21 Oct 2026)
What volume managers can't give you
Our own track record in Benalmádena
We run an apartment here: we know what rate each month will bear, when to raise the minimum stay and how much the pool weighs in reviews.
Two models, plus a mixed formula if your case calls for it
Guaranteed rent or a published 15-25% commission. We show you the numbers for both on your home before you sign.
Licence and compliance
We keep your VUT registration and the legal guest register in order, and check your town's rules before we quote. See our regulations guide.
Frequently asked questions
Which holiday rental management company works in Benalmádena?
AltaHomes takes on holiday homes all over Benalmádena (Benalmádena Costa, Arroyo de la Miel, Benalmádena Pueblo, Torrequebrada and Torremuelle) as a boutique manager: a published 15-25% commission or guaranteed rent with a written offer within 48 working hours. In Benalmádena we already run a beachfront apartment (VFT/MA/673149). We have 850+ reviews across 3 platforms, with a 4.9/5 average.
Do you offer guaranteed rent in Benalmádena?
Yes. We lease your home, run it as a holiday rental ourselves, pay the utilities and carry the occupancy risk. You receive a fixed rent every month, with no commission. The usual term is 3 to 5 years, adapted to your situation. In Benalmádena the figure depends mostly on the distance to the beach and the marina, whether the complex has a pool, and the terrace. You get it in writing within 48 working hours.
Which homes earn most as holiday rentals in Benalmádena?
Homes within walking distance of the beach or Puerto Marina, with a terrace and a pool in the complex, are the most sought-after in summer. Arroyo de la Miel works better all year thanks to the train and services, and the Torrequebrada and Torremuelle estates attract families and long stays. The free study tells you which guest profile and which model suit your home.
Do I need a tourist licence to rent out in Benalmádena?
Yes. Anywhere in Andalucía, a new holiday home has to be registered as a VUT in the Andalusian Tourism Register. Since Decreto 31/2024 each town hall can cap the number of tourist homes per building, zone or period, and since 3 April 2025 a home in a residential building also needs the express approval of the owners' community, by a 3/5 majority, before it starts operating. Málaga city's moratorium does not apply in Benalmádena: we check your town's rules before we quote. Without a licence, the legal alternative is a medium-term let (over 2 months).
Is there a moratorium on holiday homes in Benalmádena?
No, as of 21 October 2026. The full council voted down motions calling for a moratorium in January 2025 and June 2026. But a municipal study from February 2026 recommends a maximum share of holiday homes per district (5-8% in the Pueblo, 5% in Arroyo de la Miel and 16% on the Costa, which is already at 16.6%), and the town hall has announced measures. If you are planning a new holiday home, especially on the Costa, we look into it before we quote.
I live outside Spain. Can you manage my home remotely?
Yes, it is one of our usual owner profiles on the Costa del Sol. We work with you in English or Spanish, and in writing in French and German too. Onboarding can be done remotely, you get a monthly report, and with guaranteed rent you receive the same transfer every month without following platforms or seasons.
Can I still use the apartment myself?
Yes, under the commission model or a mixed formula: you block the dates you need with reasonable notice and we have the apartment ready when you arrive. Under guaranteed rent we lease the home from you, so personal use is not part of that model.
How much could your Benalmádena home earn?
A person replies within 24 hours; your written proposal follows within 48 working hours.