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Properties for Sale in Alhaurín el Grande
84 properties for sale · from €207,760 · updated today
Alhaurín el Grande is a market town in the Guadalhorce valley, on the northern side of the Sierra de Mijas and inland from Mijas and Fuengirola. Its whitewashed centre looks out over citrus groves and farmland towards the mountains, while Málaga airport is around 30 minutes away and the coast at Fuengirola roughly 25 minutes over the mountain road. Properties for sale in Alhaurín el Grande range from townhouses in the old centre to villas and country fincas with land.
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Why Buy Property in Alhaurín el Grande?
- Real Andalusian town: Alhaurín el Grande has its own shops, markets, schools and health services, and an active local life all year.
- Space at a lower price: buyers generally get more land and floor space for their budget than on the coast.
- Mountain and valley views: many homes look over the Guadalhorce valley or up to the Sierra de Mijas.
- Established international community: the town and its countryside have a long-standing community of foreign residents.
- Close to Málaga: Málaga city and the airport are within easy reach for work, flights and culture.
Popular Areas within Alhaurín el Grande
The town centre: narrow streets of traditional houses, squares and churches, with everyday shops and bars.
The urbanisations: residential estates around the town with detached villas, gardens and pools.
The campo: countryside towards Coín and Cártama, with fincas, orchards and rural homes on larger plots.
Types of Properties Available
- Traditional townhouses in the historic centre
- Detached villas with gardens and private pools
- Country fincas and cortijos with land
- Apartments in the town for buyers seeking a lower entry point
Investment Potential
Alhaurín el Grande attracts buyers looking for a permanent home with space, as well as people who work in Málaga and prefer a quieter setting. Holiday villas with pools in the countryside can be let to visitors with the appropriate tourist licence, and long-term rental demand is supported by the town’s proximity to Málaga. Rural purchases require thorough legal checks on licences and registration.
Living in Alhaurín el Grande
The town is known for its Holy Week celebrations, its weekly market and its walking routes into the Sierra de Mijas. Everyday services are all in town, and international schools are found towards the coast and Málaga. The beaches of Fuengirola and Mijas are around half an hour away, and the neighbouring towns of Alhaurín de la Torre and Coín are close by.
Useful Resources
- Properties for sale in Mijas – the coastal municipality on the other side of the Sierra de Mijas.
- Properties for sale in Alhaurín de la Torre – the neighbouring town closer to Málaga.
- Properties for sale in Coín – the agricultural town further along the Guadalhorce valley.
Properties for Sale in Alhaurín el Grande
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