Housing prices in Guadalhorce rise by up to 28% in a year. Pizarra, Coín and Alhaurín el Grande lead the increases, according to the Notary Statistical Portal.
The surge in housing prices in Málaga city, where the square metre exceeds 3,000 euros, is pushing many residents to seek homes in the Guadalhorce region. According to Diario Sur, data from the Notary Statistical Portal, which reflects the actual prices of sale deeds, indicates that Pizarra, Alhaurín el Grande, and Coín are experiencing the highest increases in the metropolitan area between June 2025 and May 2026.
In Alhaurín el Grande, the square metre has risen by 28.5% in the past year, reaching 1,884 euros, which is 71% more than four years ago. The average price of a home has increased from 154,499 euros in 2022 to 249,708 euros in 2026. Four out of ten buyers are foreigners, contributing to the upward pressure.
In Pizarra, the square metre costs 1,638 euros, a 20% increase from a year ago and 56% more than in 2022. The average price of a house is 173,357 euros, which is 142,086 euros less than the average of 315,443 euros in Málaga city, representing a 45% saving. Sales have grown by 16% over four years, surpassing a hundred in 2025.
In Coín, the square metre stands at 1,821 euros, a 14.6% increase from a year ago and 60% more than in 2022. The average price of a home has risen from 150,046 euros to 242,093 euros in the same period. In the metropolitan crown, only Rincón de la Victoria (3,035 euros/m²), Benalmádena (3,299), and Torremolinos (3,388) have already surpassed 3,000 euros, with increases of up to 85% over four years in the case of Torremolinos.
Rent is also following this trend. According to Fotocasa, in Coín, the average rent has increased by 100% since 2022, reaching 14 euros/m² per month; in Cártama, by 85%, up to 13 euros; and in Pizarra and Almogía, by 54%, with prices of 17 and 10 euros/m² respectively.
José Antonio Pérez, a professor of Real Estate Ecosystem at the Real Estate Business School, explains that “most are workers from the capital who do not have sufficient income to afford a rental or a manageable mortgage.” The expert predicts that Málaga “will increasingly become the capital of one of the main metropolitan areas in Spain and Europe.”
The mayor of Coín, Francisco Santos, confirms the phenomenon: “There are almost no vacant homes left in the village, not only are people from Málaga buying, but also from municipalities on the Costa del Sol.” He adds that the waiting list for the indoor pool has increased and that they will renovate the music school to double its capacity. He also calls for the duplication of the road from Coín to Casapalma and the extension of the commuter train from Pizarra.
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