[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach! Lakefront apartment with a water park and a fitness center ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58090000/58081200/58081128/b9833159.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58090000/58081200/58081128/6c2f7681.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58090000/58081200/58081128/c124156a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58090000/58081200/58081128/d0d3225e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/59000000/58090000/58081200/58081128/471fa787.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location A water park, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach!. Free in-room WiFi and a gym are available to all guests. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 41023 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Gym - Pool - Washer - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach! Very nice and spacious holiday apartment with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and terrace with sea view for rent in the resort Mediterra in Torrequebrada Golf - Benalmadena on the Costa del Sol in SpainThe apartment has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and terrace with sea view. The apartment is comfortably furnished with 2 sofa’s and a dining table with 4 chairs. There is central air conditioning / heating in all rooms and FREE Wi-Fi Internet. On the spacious southwest facing terrace you find a dining table with four chairs to enjoy your breakfast under the Spanish sun and comfortable lounge sofas. From the living room and the terrace you can enjoy fantastic views over the sub-tropical gardens and swimming pools to the Mediterranean Sea. The holiday apartment is situated in the beautiful resort Mediterra with subtropical gardens and fantastic views towards the sea and the coast. Mediterra is majestically situated on a hilltop in Benalmadena Costa. The resort Mediterra has 3 subtropical swimming pools connected by cascades and a children’s pool and is surrounded by a beautiful Mediterranean garden. Mediterra has its own fitness centre free of charge. The apartment is also ideal for golf lovers. The famous golf course Torrequebrada Golf is at walking distance (10 minutes) from the apartment. Also within walking distance (5 minutes) from the resort Mediterra you will find the SanSet Papple Benalmadena with paddle courses, fitness and Club house with restaurant of Finca Los Caballeros. The well-stocked supermarket Mercadona is only 1,5 km from the apartment. The resort Mediterra is situated at approximately 5 km distance from the beautiful harbour of Benalmadena "Puerto Marina" where you can enjoy a selection of water sports. The Puerto Marina also has a nice shopping centre, cozy cafes, terraces, dozens of international restaurants to suit every taste and budget, and it comes alive every night, with various bars, clubs and discos. The charming small and charming village of Benalmádena Pueblo is also only a 5-minute drive. LIVING ROOMSpacious living room with sliding doors to the terrace. INSIDE AVAILABLE: Central air conditioning cold / hot in all rooms, two sofa's and a dining table with 4 chairs. ENTERTAINMENT: TV with some international channels. INTERNET: Free WiFi Internet with indoor 7MB and outdoor 3MB speed. KITCHENFully equipped kitchen with ceramic hob, extractor, oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, coffee machine, water cooker, toaster and granite worktop. LAUNDRY ROOMUtility room with storage space and washing machine. BEDROOMSTwo bedrooms with enough wardrobes and air conditioning / heating. The master bedroom has a double bed of 160 X 200, an en-suite bathroom and a sliding door to the terrace. The second bedroom has two single beds of 80 X 180. A children high chair and baby cot are available on request. BATHROOMSTwo bathrooms. The master bathroom has a bathtub and a separate shower, a bathroom cabinet with double sink, a toilet, a bidet and a hair dryer. The second bathroom has a shower, a washbasin and a toilet. TERRACELarge covered terrace orientated on the soutwest with terrace table with 4 chairs and lounge sofa with 2 armchairs. SWIMMING POOLThere are 3 pools and a children's pool with terraces, sun beds, shower and toilets. The pools are connected by waterfalls and fountains and are surrounded by beautiful flowers and palm trees. GARDENThe resort Mediterra has beautifully landscaped subtropical gardens with a pavilion, several pools connected through cascades and fountains and surrounded by beautiful flowers and palms. The complex Mediterra has a small equipped gym available free of charge. PARKINGPrivate underground parking place. CARFor this holiday accommodation you need a car. SAFETYThe complex is fully fenced. You enter the resort through an automatic gate with remote control. More information \- Nearest village/city centre: Benalmádena Pueblo is 3 kilometres from the apartment \- Nearth coast: Mediterranean Sea at 2 km \- near park: Parque Paloma at 4 kilometers \- Nearest airport: Malaga aerport at 15 kilometres \- public transport: bus within 1000 metres and train within 3 kilometres of the apartment \- this is a non smoking accommodation \- Pets are not allowed \- The accommodation is very suitable for families with children Features and services included in the rental price of the apartment \- Internet (WiFi) \- vacuum cleaner and iron and ironing board \- bedding and towels \- free fitness area \- electric heating and air conditioning in the living room and both bedrooms Features and services at extra cost \- child's bed/baby-bed and high chair (on request) Entertainment and leisure for your holidays in Benalmádena, Andalusiaë \- restaurant Finca Los Caballeros with paddle tennis at walking distance within 250 meters from the apartment \- supermarket Mercadona at 1,5 km. shopping and restaurants in Benalmádena at 4 km and in Fuengirola at 8 km \- amusement park: Tivoli World at 3 kilometres \- ZOO: Bioparc Fuengirola at 12 kilometres \- water park: Aquamijas at 11 kilometres Sightseeing and culture in Benalmádena, Andalusiaë \- castle: Castillo Sohail at 12 kilometres and Castillo de Gibralfaro in Malaga at 23 kilometres \- historic site: Casco Antiguo Marbella at 40 kilometres, Alcazaba de Málaga at 23 kilometres \- museum: several museums in Malaga including Picasso museum at 23 kilometers Sports activities \- walking: along the beach at 2 km. \- hiking: the mountains of Mijas at 12 kilometers distance \- water sports: various water sports in the port of Benalmadena at 5 km and the port of Fuengirola at 9 km \- golf: Torrequebrada Golf at 650 kilometres and parador de Málaga golf club at 12 kilometres. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Rollaway/extra bed: EUR 55 per stay ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Elevator - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village - In the mountains - Near a zoo - On a lake ### Things to do - Gym - Optional golf privileges - Water park - Golfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts cash Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number VFT/MA/05659 ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 103803 Mediterra 433 Torrequebrada Benalmádena Andalucía Mediterra 433 - Torrequebrada, Benalmádena, Andalucía Apartment ## About the area Located in Benalmádena, this apartment is in the mountains and on a lake. Benalmadena Marina and Port of Malaga are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Carvajal Beach and Carihuela Beach. Aqualand Torremolinos and Tivoli World are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. [Visit our Benalmádena Costa travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Benalmadena-Costa.dx5734) [View more Apartments in Benalmádena Costa](https://www.expedia.ca/Benalmadena-Costa-Apartments.d5734-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C36.59080%2C-4.55720&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9yx684-583gP9bZLsM5-p31Lnnk=) Benalmádena, Andalucia ### What's nearby - Torrequebrada Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Tivoli World - 5 min drive - 2.2 km - Casino Torrequebrada - 5 min drive - 2.9 km - Selwo Marina - 6 min drive - 3.2 km - Benalmadena Marina - 10 min drive - 5.3 km ### Getting around - Fuengirola Station - 13 min drive - Malaga Airport (AGP) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Yucas - ‬5 min drive - ‪Malibu Beach Bar - ‬6 min drive - ‪Finca Los Caballeros - ‬2 min walk - ‪Restaurante La Viborilla - ‬4 min drive - ‪Panadería Escandinava - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. ### Is Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach! located? > Situated on a lake, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of Torrequebrada Golf Club, Viborilla Beach, and Playa de Benalnatura. Colomares Castle and Arroyo de la Miel Beach are also within 2 mi (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Apartment with sea view. Communal pool, near golf and short drive beach! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel F. Jul 2, 2024 #### ... venez à meditera c'est formidable ##### Daniel F. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesus P. Sep 3, 2023 #### No dudéis en alquilarlo, porque merece la ... No dudéis en alquilarlo, porque merece la pena sí o sí ##### Jesus P. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### anita v. Jun 7, 2022 #### ... goede keuze gemaakt ! ##### anita v. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Wilma B. Apr 5, 2022 #### Prachtige locatie, mooi uitzicht, in de ... Prachtige locatie, mooi uitzicht, in de zomer kan het erg druk zijn bij het zwembad. Auto noodzakelijk. Gehorige appartementen. ##### Wilma B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Jukka Wikstedt W. Jan 20, 2022 #### Nice resort, apartment, very fine location ... Nice resort, apartment, very fine location and Benalmadena itself is very nice area with lost of possibilities. Can be highly recommended. ##### Jukka Wikstedt W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaana L. 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