Renting your flat to tourists in Benalmádena: rules, areas and numbers (2026)
Benalmádena admits new tourist homes. The coast, Arroyo de la Miel and the Pueblo have different audiences; the town hall studied saturation in 2024 without approving limits. What a flat takes in and what to check.
Reviewed on 22 September 2026 · Versión en español
In short: Benalmádena admits new registrations of tourist homes in 2026, under Andalusia's general conditions. On 26 September 2024 the town hall presented a saturation map: tourist homes are 15.23 % of all dwellings in the municipality, with more concentration on the coast, the marina and the Benalbeach complex (Arroyo de la Miel below 10 %, the Pueblo below 5 %), but there is no approved limit in force and no moratorium. A 6-place flat with sea views on the coast takes in about €28,000-30,000 gross a year.
Can a new tourist home be registered?
Yes. In 2026 new homes are still being registered in Benalmádena. The 2024 saturation study is a warning: limits could come in the densest areas. If you have decided to rent, better this year than next.
The three Benalmádenas
- Benalmádena Costa: the promenade, the marina, Benalbeach, Torrequebrada. International audience (British, Dutch, Scandinavian), week-long stays in summer and month-long stays in winter. High nightly prices with sea views.
- Arroyo de la Miel: the commercial and residential centre, with the suburban train station and the cable car. Families and long stays; very good occupancy all year at mid-range prices; easier parking.
- Benalmádena Pueblo: the old village on the mountain, with views and peace. Couples and quality stays; less volume, good prices, needs a car.
What a flat takes in in Benalmádena
Gross annual reference figures on the Benalmádena coast, 2025-2026 season:
| Type | Gross annual revenue |
|---|---|
| 2-3 place flat with sea views, terrace and pool | €20,000 – 25,000 |
| 6-place flat, 3 bedrooms, sea views | €28,000 – 30,000 |
| Villa with pool in Arroyo de la Miel | Above an equivalent flat; depends heavily on the distance to the beach |
The factors that weigh most are the same as along the whole coast: distance to the sea, terrace, pool and parking (Which flats work best?).
What to bear in mind in Benalmádena
- Foreign audience: carefully written listings in English and, if possible, in German and Dutch. Many owners are also foreign; non-resident taxation is in I live outside Spain.
- Developments with rules: the coast is full of developments with pools, controlled access and their own rules; you have to read them and pass them on to the guest.
- Suburban train: station in Arroyo de la Miel (C-1 line); the coast gets around by bus and car.
- Strong winter season in long stays: low prices, but sustained occupancy.
- Buildings with three or more units owned by the same person: they are not individual tourist homes but tourist apartments, with different rules (Renting by rooms and whole buildings).
What would we do with your flat?
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