The Axarquía, east of Málaga city, is the Costa del Sol’s most authentic comarca: whitewashed villages, vineyards and avocado groves between the mountains and the sea. Vélez-Málaga, its capital, sits just above the beaches of Torre del Mar, 30 minutes from Málaga and its high-speed rail connections.
Buyers priced out of western Marbella and Estepona are increasingly looking east: the Axarquía offers larger plots, newer infrastructure and prices per square metre well below the western Costa del Sol, with Málaga airport still under 40 minutes away. New-build townhouses with gardens and sea views are the star product of the area.
New developments in this area
Proa→Frequently asked questions
Is the eastern Costa del Sol a good investment?
It is the region’s emerging market: lower entry prices, strong infrastructure improvements and growing international interest, especially around Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar.
How far is Vélez-Málaga from Málaga airport?
Around 35–40 minutes by car via the A-7.
What new developments are in Vélez-Málaga?
Proa offers contemporary 3–4 bedroom townhouses in Castillo de Lagos from €435,000, with terraces and private gardens.