Location: Ardales

Set on a vast 270,000 m² estate near Ardales and the popular Caminito del Rey, this stunning cortijo blends recent renovations with preserved traditional features—thick stone walls, wooden beams, and classic doors—offering comfort without compromising charm.

The main house features four spacious bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom, alongside a self-contained guest apartment with private entrance, bedroom, living area, kitchen, and bathroom, linked internally to the main dwelling for flexibility.

A major highlight is the large, high-ceilinged garage, currently used as an event hall—ideal for yoga retreats, workshops, weddings, or exhibitions. The expansive grounds invite further development, such as glamping sites, camping areas, or additional guest units.

Investment & ROI Potential:
Thanks to the established event business—charging around €5,000 plus VAT per wedding and €750 per night for rentals—the cortijo already delivers strong annual returns. Agricultural production adds another layer: with 252 ha of CAP entitlements worth approximately €66,000 per campaign, plus average yields of 2,000 kg/ha (some years reaching 3,500 kg), there’s solid recurring income. Additionally, Spanish farmland often generates cash yields between 7–12% annually, especially when combining events, holiday rentals, and farming operations .

Outside you'll find a swimming pool, and the well-equipped property includes its own well and hydraulic pump for self-sufficient water supply and solar panels for electricity supply. While pockets of greenery are present, the vistas remain open and unrestricted, providing serenity and privacy.

Just minutes from Ardales for daily needs, and under an hour from Málaga and its airport, this recently renovated cortijo offers the perfect setting—whether as a private retreat, tourist venture, or a distinctive event venue—with authenticity, space, and modern amenities.

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Prime Commercial Land for Sale – Near Caminito del Rey, El Chorro, Ardales (Guadalhorce Lake District)

An exceptional opportunity to invest in 38,000 m² of commercial land in one of Andalusia’s top tourist destinations, just minutes from the famous Caminito del Rey and the stunning Guadalhorce Lakes.

Plot Features:

– 100 meters of lake frontage
– Direct road access
– On-site water and electricity
– Only 45 minutes from Málaga Airport via fast dual carriageway

Permitted Development:

– Camping/Glamping site on up to 50% of the land
– Hotel construction on 5% of the plot (up to 1,900 m², max height 7m)
– Existing finca can be renovated up to 105 m²

The area still lacks adequate tourist accommodation and services, making this a unique opportunity for hospitality or eco-tourism investment.

Impressive country estate close to Málaga, possibility to build..Rural property of 313 hectares (3.130.000 sqm or 773,44 acres) located in the Municipality or Ardales in Málaga Province. ..It has buildings of more than 2,500 m2 built, within a Non-Developable Land without special protection. It is possible, therefore, to develop transformation projects in it, allowing the construction of between 10 and 15 independent villas, a hotel and/or a large equestrian center. The entire area of the land is currently used for rainfed cereal cultivation (190 ha) and olive groves (80 ha), with the rest being used for forest and pasture. The estate is also an authorised hunting area in operation…The land is now aimed for cereal (1.900.000 sqm) and olive grove (800.000 sqm), leaving a wide area to free spaces of grassy scrubland mature trees hills. Besides that, the property is a running hunting ground, fully authorized. It is actually zoned as a rural (non-urban) area under no special limitations. Due to the lack of any special urban constraints, the plot may be subject to urban activities or transformation…The estate is located at the bottom (but out) of the Sierra de las Nieves, a Nature Reserve legally protected as a National Park —one of the 17 existing in Spain—, a place of a unique beauty and very rare natural conditions: it is even possible to see wild mountain goats on the fields —not to mention the extraordinary play of boars and deers actually hunted in the existing hunting ground of the estate. A Spanish firs colony, the southernmost of Europe, spreads out just a few meters away from the boundaries. By the other side of the land, to the West, the property is surrounded by a governmental mountain of public use —entitled to the Agencia Andaluza del Agua—, colonized by a magnificent Mediterranean pine forest, fully protected and publicly open without any restriction, an area that truly extents the possibilities of beneficial use and enjoyment of the plot, in an extraordinary manner. In any case, the estate is outside the territory subject to restrictions as a result of the National Park, and is therefore not affected by those restrictions…The estate has a very addecuate location regarding the infrastructures of the area: just 10 minutes away from the town of Ardales and, from there, 30 minutes far from the Málaga Airport by the new Málaga-Sevilla highway (fully approved and partially built through the first 30 kms. stretch), 20 minutes away to the high-speed train Santa Ana Station (AVE), in Antequera, and 1 hour from Marbella…Through the very estate, it runs the Turón river, the most important tributary of the main Málaga dam (pantano del Guadalhorce), a very stable watercourse, with a significant water level, which provides its habitat to the wild mustelids that can be seen on its banks, an important river of limpid waters that runs among ponds, small lakes and noisy waterfalls, shaping an alluring nature gully, crowned by rugged rock formations that give its name to the estate ("La Laja del Turón"), rock walls that are one of the preferred destinations for the climbing sport in Málaga province…In the estate, there is a very large farmhouse, in a good state of conservation and in full farming service: it is equipped with two service dwellings, of moderated dimensions, several well connected farm buildings, of about 2.500 m2, with a detached box stalls building for housing horses. The plot is provided with another two former farms wrecks, quite distant to each other. All of the buildings are legally subject to reconstruction, that will allow the execution of any kind of farm or ranch, with its complementary farm facilities. ..Location coordinates of the estate in Google Earth are as follows:..36 ° 50'40.47 ".N 4 ° 53'44.17" O.

Detached villa in El Chorro.

Detached house of 90 m2 in a plot of 29000 m2 very close to the Caminito del Rey and only 5 km from the visitor centre of the Caminito. Surrounded by nature, forests and beautiful landscapes.

This property has 3 spacious double bedrooms, a complete bathroom, living room with fireplace and kitchen, outside there is a fenced swimming pool with chill out area and bar, there is also a covered barbecue, leisure area, storage rooms and a large parking area. The finca has panoramic views of the whole area, sometimes you can see different types of birds, such as eagles and vultures.

As soon as you enter with the car you will find a large flat area to park and the house on the left hand side. It has an entrance porch facing west, then we enter the living room, spacious and with a fireplace at the back and the kitchen. To the left is a hallway leading to the 3 bedrooms and bathroom. One bedroom overlooks the porch, they are spacious and have high ceilings.
Outside there are 2 very spacious storage rooms, with the possibility of adapting them for another type of use. The barbecue is next to the swimming pool, but independent. The swimming pool has about 30 m2 with a relax and sunbathing area, as well as a small Caribbean bar for summer evenings.

In the upper part of the property there are 2 large water tanks to supply the house and for irrigation.

The ideal place to spend holidays, weekends or to invest for tourist rental.
No AFO available.

Located in the very centre of Ardales, this magnificent property offers enormous potential, whether you're looking for a spacious family home or a project to develop a B&B or boutique hotel. Just steps away from the town hall and local shops, this 700m² house stands out for its traditional charm and endless possibilities.

The house currently features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, but its layout allows for the creation of several additional rooms, including the possibility of an independent apartment on the top floor. The property has undergone partial renovations while maintaining its original character with thick walls, clay hydraulic floors, high beamed ceilings, and traditional wooden doors.

Two of the bedrooms have been refurbished and include en-suite bathrooms and built-in wardrobes. At the heart of the house is a charming Andalusian patio that not only fills the rooms with light but also provides access to the pool area and a private orchard, ideal for creating a beautiful garden.

The property also features an old stable that could be converted into bedrooms or common areas. On the top floor, there is a spacious, open-plan attic, the former hayloft, offering the potential for more rooms and access to a terrace with spectacular views of the valley and the village.

If you are looking for a large property or a business project in a tourist town like Ardales, known for the Caminito del Rey and the Gaitanes Natural Park, this house offers endless possibilities.