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Apartments and penthouses for sale in Centro Histórico, Soho, La Merced and El Perchel

Looking for an apartment or penthouse for sale in Málaga old town? After Málaga East, this is the most expensive part of the city: in August 2026 the Centro district averaged €4,574 per square metre, 5.8% more than a year earlier. Here you live between the cathedral, the Alcazaba and Calle Larios, with the port, Muelle Uno and La Malagueta beach within walking distance. As an English-speaking estate agent in Málaga, WeSellHomes.es guides you from the first viewing to the handover of the keys at the notary.

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91 properties for sale in Málaga old town
Price:
€649,900
Reference:
R5372914
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Built Area:
102 m2
Terrace:
4 m2
Plot:
0 m2

For years, Málaga has continued to grow at an extraordinary pace, establishing itself alongside some of Europe’s most charming and desirable cities. What makes this relatively small city so remarkable is its unique abili ...

Price:
€569,000
Reference:
R5389183
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Built Area:
139 m2
Terrace:
22 m2
Plot:
0 m2

GREAT INVESTMENT. HUGE PRICE DROP ❗️❗️❗️ OPEN TO OFFERS ❗️ Spacious 4-Bedroom apartment in La Térmica - Parque Litoral Area. Unique opportunity in one of the best expanding areas of Málaga! This magnificent apartm ...

Price:
€447,000
Reference:
R5229181
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Built Area:
83 m2
Terrace:
0 m2
Plot:
0 m2

Exclusive apartment in AQ Urban Sky – Torres de Martiricos (Malaga) Discover this spectacular apartment located in AQ Urban Sky, the iconic residential complex known as Torres de Martiricos. Composed of two imposing sky ...

Price:
€320,000
Reference:
R5016805
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Built Area:
48 m2
Terrace:
0 m2
Plot:
0 m2

Please come and check the great opportunity in the heart of Malaga Centro Historico, just next to Plaza de la Constitucion, Museum Carmen ‌Thyssen ‌and ‌many ‌other facilities ‌just ‌around ‌the ‌corner. There ‌is ‌the ‌ ...

Price:
€469,000
Reference:
R5353822
Bedrooms:
2
Bathrooms:
2
Built Area:
73 m2
Terrace:
6 m2
Plot:
0 m2

BRAND NEW LOCATED WALK FROM THE CORTE INGLES AND 15 MINUTES FROM THE HISTORICAL TOWN CENTRE OF THIS AMAZING TOWN CALLED MALAGA. NICELY FURNISHED FULLY FITTED KITCHEN WITH PRIVATE GARGAE AND STORAGE ROOM ‌BUILT ‌TO ‌HIGH ...

Price:
€316,500
Reference:
R5462428
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Built Area:
60 m2
Terrace:
0 m2
Plot:
0 m2

Top Floor Apartment, Málaga Centre, Costa del Sol. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Built 60 m². Setting : Town. Condition : Excellent, Recently Renovated. Views : Panoramic. Features : Lift, Fitted Wardrobes, Near Transpor ...

Price:
€457,500
Reference:
R5486029
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Built Area:
103 m2
Terrace:
0 m2
Plot:
0 m2

Middle Floor Apartment, Málaga Centro, Costa del Sol. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Built 103 m². With turistic licence Parking included Setting : Town. Condition : Excellent, Recently Renovated. Pool : Communal. Cli ...

Price:
€270,000
Reference:
R5498827
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Built Area:
63 m2
Terrace:
20 m2
Plot:
0 m2

✨ FULLY RENOVATED APARTMENT WITH A HUGE PRIVATE TERRACE IN MÁLAGA Discover this beautiful fully renovated apartment, where design, space and natural light come together to create a truly special home. The property feat ...

Price:
€318,500
Reference:
R5498452
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Built Area:
59 m2
Terrace:
0 m2
Plot:
0 m2

Brand-new 1-bedroom home in Málaga – Just a 5-minute walk from the María Zambrano AVE station and 8 minutes from the beach. A fantastic one-bedroom property featuring a comfortable, functional layout—ideal as a primary ...

Price:
€949,000
Reference:
R5498662
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Built Area:
165 m2
Terrace:
60 m2
Plot:
0 m2

Located right in the heart of Málaga’s historic centre, this spacious 165 m² duplex combines two apartments into one large and flexible home. The main floor offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a large living room and ...

Price:
€356,500
Reference:
R5496976
Bedrooms:
1
Bathrooms:
1
Built Area:
59 m2
Terrace:
0 m2
Plot:
0 m2

Middle Floor Apartment, Málaga close to the historic centre, Costa del Sol. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Built 59 m². Setting : Town. Condition : Excellent. Climate Control : Air Conditioning. Features : Lift, Fitted Wa ...

Price:
€1,100,000
Reference:
R5245657
Bedrooms:
4
Bathrooms:
2
Built Area:
145 m2
Terrace:
0 m2
Plot:
0 m2

spectacular stately home with large windows and open views of the port of Malaga. Located in one of the prime areas of Malaga, this property stands out for its elegance and enormous potential for renovation. It retains i ...

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Why Málaga old town

Investing in property in Málaga old town

The second most expensive district in Málaga, with culture, restaurants, the port and the beach all within walking distance.

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Everything within walking distance

In the centre you do not need a car. Calle Larios, the cathedral, the Picasso Museum, the Atarazanas market and the Muelle Uno promenade are a few minutes on foot, and La Malagueta beach lies on the edge of the old town.

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€4,574 per m², the second most expensive district

At €4,574 per square metre in August 2026, Centro is the most expensive district in Málaga after Este, well above the city average of €3,938. Prices rose by 5.8% over the past year.

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Living in a historic building

Supply consists mainly of apartments in historic, often renovated buildings, by no means always with a lift or parking space. Penthouses with a roof terrace and views of the cathedral or the sea are the premium segment.

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Fifteen minutes from the airport

From the centre you can reach the airport in about fifteen minutes by car or by the Cercanías commuter train from Málaga Centro-Alameda station. From María Zambrano station the AVE high-speed train runs to Madrid and the rest of Spain.

Central Málaga is compact, but each neighbourhood has a character of its own. Below are the four areas where international buyers most often end up.

Centro Histórico

The heart of the city around Calle Larios, the cathedral and the Alcazaba. Narrow streets, renovated buildings and the most sought-after address for anyone who wants everything within walking distance. This is also where you will find penthouses overlooking the cathedral.

Soho

The arts district between the Alameda Principal and the port, with street art, galleries and the Centro de Arte Contemporáneo. Close to Muelle Uno and the beach, and popular with buyers looking for an apartment in a lively neighbourhood.

La Merced

Around Plaza de la Merced, where Picasso was born, at the foot of the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre. A lively square with pavement cafés, and quieter streets behind it towards Lagunillas.

El Perchel and La Trinidad

On the west bank of the Guadalmedina river, within walking distance of the old town. Traditional working-class neighbourhoods that are changing fast, and the part of the centre where entry prices are generally lowest.

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about buying a home in Málaga old town

Clear answers to the questions international buyers ask us most often.

How much does a property in Málaga old town cost?

In August 2026 the Centro district averaged €4,574 per square metre, the highest of all Málaga districts after Este and 5.8% higher than a year earlier. For a 90 m² apartment that comes to around €410,000. Penthouses with a roof terrace and views of the cathedral or the port sell for well above that, because supply is scarce. In El Perchel and La Trinidad, across the Guadalmedina, entry prices are generally lower.

What is the difference between Centro Histórico, Soho and La Merced?

Centro Histórico is the old town around Calle Larios and the cathedral, Soho the arts district towards the port, and La Merced the square around Picasso's birthplace at the foot of the Alcazaba. In Centro Histórico you buy the most sought-after address, in historic buildings on narrow, largely car-free streets. Soho has a more modern layout, lies closest to Muelle Uno and the beach and has a creative feel. La Merced is lively around the square, but the streets behind it offer more peace and quiet and often a little more space for your money.

Can I buy a penthouse with views in Málaga old town?

Yes, although supply is limited and sells quickly. Penthouses with a roof terrace and views of the cathedral, the Alcazaba or the port are the premium segment of the centre and are often sold before they appear online. Views and terrace are the main price drivers here: two comparable penthouses can differ considerably in price depending on what you see from the terrace and whether that terrace is legal. That is why we check for every property whether the terrace is included in the title deed and the land registry.

Can I let a property in Málaga old town to tourists?

Only if the property already has a licence: since August 2025 the city of Málaga no longer issues new licences for holiday lets, across the entire municipality and until at least 2028. The historic centre was already among the neighbourhoods where new registrations had been frozen earlier. Properties that were lawfully registered as a vivienda de fines turísticos before August 2025 may continue to be let. Long-term lets of eleven months or more fall outside these rules. If you are buying to let, we check the licence in the register before you make an offer.

Is Málaga old town a good place to live all year round?

Yes, if you enjoy city life. Everything is within walking distance: shops, the Atarazanas market, museums, restaurants, the port and the beach, and you will hardly need a car. On the other hand, the centre is busy, with many visitors and, in some streets, noise until late in the evening. So when viewing, pay attention to where the bedrooms are, whether there is a lift and whether you can park nearby. If you are a family looking for space, a garden or a pool, Málaga East is usually the better fit.

Why choose WeSellHomes.es in Málaga old town?

WeSellHomes.es is a GIPE-registered, English-speaking estate agent on the Costa del Sol with more than 20 years' experience, and as a buyer you pay us nothing. In central Málaga the difference between a good purchase and an expensive one often lies in details you cannot see on a viewing: a tourist licence that is not (or no longer) valid, a roof terrace that is not legal, planned renovation costs for the community of owners in an old building, or a protected status that restricts alterations. We have all of this checked in advance and explain it to you in your own language. Feel free to get in touch via our contact page.

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