Firstly, why buy a property in a pueblo blanco? 

Pueblo blancos are exactly what they sound like: clusters of brilliant white villages dotted across Andalucía’s sun-drenched hills. Originally built as defensive outposts, their elevated positions now offer two far more attractive perks — sweeping views and cool breezes in the summer heat.

Life here is gloriously unhurried. The local calendar is powered by fiestas, siestas and strong community ties. Each village has its own legends, usually involving a castle, a saint, or an epic tale involving olives.

And the best part? Inland property prices are a fraction of those on the coast. Yet you’re rarely more than an hour from the beach — or a cold cerveza with your toes in the sand. For anyone chasing the ‘real’ Spain, this is as real as it gets.

A townhouse with history (and possibly a few secrets)

Casa Gracia offers three bedrooms, two basements begging for reinvention, and life on one of Lanjarón’s oldest streets, with beach and ski slopes temptingly close.

Price: €50,000
Location: Lanjarón, Granada
Special features: Central location, two basement rooms with potential, characterful architecture
Close to: Walking distance to shops, cafés, and thermal waters in Lanjarón; 30 minutes by car to the coast; 45 minutes by car to Sierra Nevada ski station; 1 hour by car to Granada Airport

Rustic farmhouse with fruit trees and views

This four-bedroom home in Corumbela mixes rustic beams with proper Andalusian charm. A garden bursting with fruit trees, a wine-cellar basement, and mountain views provide the perfect excuse never to leave the village café.

Price: €83,000
Location: Sayalonga, Málaga
Special features: Garden with fruit trees, terrace, wine cellar, workshop, mountain views
Close to: Shops and cafés in Corumbela; 20 minutes by car to the coast; 1 hour by car to Málaga Airport; 40 minutes by car to Vélez-Málaga

Townhouse with terrace views and tapas on tap

Set in Alcala de los Gazules’ historic heart, this two-bedroom townhouse spans three floors. Terrace views take in castles and countryside, while cafés, a public swimming pool and pretty walking trails make village life absurdly convenient.

Price: €89,900
Location: Alcala de los Gazules, Cádiz, Andalucía
Special features: Three floors, terrace with panoramic views, two en-suite bedrooms, central location
Close to: Shops, cafés and swimming pool in Alcala de los Gazules; walking trails nearby; 40 minutes by car to Cádiz city; 1 hour 15 minutes by car to Jerez Airport

Rooftop living above Arcos’ whitewashed streets

This two-bedroom townhouse delivers sweeping countryside views from its private roof terrace. Fully furnished and air-conditioned, it’s perfectly placed for lazy tapas lunches, then smugly retreating to your perch above Andalucía’s prettiest pueblo.

Price: €92,000
Location: Arcos de la Frontera, Cádiz, Andalucía
Special features: Private roof terrace, furnished, air conditioning, central location
Close to: Shops, cafés, and historic centre of Arcos; 50 minutes by car to Cádiz city; 1 hour by car to Jerez Airport; 90 minutes by car to Seville

A townhouse that could moonlight as a B&B

Steps from Plaza Almijara, this five-bedroom home has terraces, patios and more living areas than most people have friends. Perfect as a B&B — or simply for showing off to envious visitors.

Price: €180,000
Location: Cómpeta, Málaga, Andalucía
Special features: Five bedrooms, three bathrooms, guest suite, three roof terraces, internal patios, original features
Close to: Plaza Almijara cafés and shops; 30 minutes by car to the coast; 1 hour by car to Málaga city and airport

Cottage with a pool just big enough for cocktails

Perched between Frigiliana and Torrox, this one-bedroom finca comes with rustic beams, a log burner and a dinky private pool. The terrace serves up sea and mountain views worth lingering over.

Price: €199,000
Location: Frigiliana, Málaga, Andalucía
Special features: One bedroom, private mini pool, log burner, terrace with panoramic views, air conditioning
Close to: 15 minutes by car to Frigiliana; 15 minutes by car to Torrox; 20 minutes by car to Nerja; 1 hour by car to Málaga Airport

Charming Andalusian townhouse with patios and rooftop views

This four-bedroom townhouse captures the essence of Gaucín’s laid-back village lifestyle. With its thick stone walls, cobbled patio floors, and lush central courtyard, it’s a home steeped in authentic Andalusian character. Two separate living areas make it ideal for hosting guests or running a boutique holiday let, while three sunny roof terraces offer breathtaking views over terracotta rooftops to the mountains beyond. Tucked away on one of Gaucín’s prettiest streets, you’re a short stroll from tapas bars, art galleries, and the vibrant local market—perfect for embracing the slow rhythms of pueblo blanco life.

Price: €295,000
Location: Gaucín, Málaga
Special features: Andalusian patio, 3 roof terraces, fireplaces, separate guest accommodation, tourist licence
Close to: Local cafés and galleries (5 mins walk), Ronda (40 mins), Costa del Sol beaches (45 mins), Málaga Airport (1 hr 30 mins)

Rustic countryside retreat with sweeping mountain views

Just seven minutes from the picture-perfect whitewashed streets of Frigiliana, this two-bedroom cortijo offers the quintessential Andalusian lifestyle. Set on 6,300m² of land, it’s a tranquil hideaway with two sun-drenched terraces—perfect for long lunches, stargazing, or soaking up panoramic views of the Sierras. Inside, the open-plan living space feels warm and inviting, with a kitchen ready for slow-cooked local dishes and a layout that flows effortlessly to the outdoors. With Nerja’s beaches just a short drive away, this is an ideal base for embracing the rhythms of pueblo blanco life.

Price: €336,000
Location: Frigiliana, Málaga
Special features: 2 private terraces, panoramic mountain views, large plot with parking, peaceful rural setting
Close to: Frigiliana (7 mins), Nerja beaches (15 mins), Málaga Airport (50 mins)

Villa with space for family, friends and then some

This four-bedroom villa in Las Veguetas sits on a 2,200 m² plot with gardens, porches and picnic spots. Two garages mean there’s plenty of space for cars, storage — or future projects.

Price: €279,990
Location: Chiclana de la Frontera, Cádiz
Special features: Large plot, four bedrooms, two garages, porch, garden, fireplace
Close to: Local amenities in Las Veguetas; 15 minutes by car to La Barrosa beach; 40 minutes by car to Cádiz city; 45 minutes by car to Jerez Airport

Double the charm in Canillas de Aceituno

Two artist-designed homes side by side, brimming with quirk, beams, and roof terraces. Fully furnished, fully licensed, and fully ready for either rental income or the creative retreat you’ve been pretending to plan.

Price: €295,000
Location: Canillas de Aceituno, Málaga
Special features: Two separate houses, roof terrace with barbecue, covered terrace, wood burners, underfloor heating, sold furnished, holiday rental licences
Close to: Village shops and cafés; 25 minutes by car to Torre del Mar beach; 1 hour by car to Málaga Airport

Patio house with sunsets worth staying in for

Casa Colibrí combines historic beams and stone walls with modern comforts, a guest apartment, and a rooftop terrace made for sunsets. All within Medina Sidonia’s cobbled streets, plazas, and enviable tapas circuit.

Price: €305,000
Location: Medina Sidonia, Cádiz
Special features: Restored traditional house, guest apartment, roof terrace with views, central patio, wood burner, gas heating
Close to: Shops, restaurants, and historic sights in Medina Sidonia; 30 minutes by car to the coast; 45 minutes by car to Cádiz; 50 minutes by car to Jerez Airport

Courtyard charm in Vejer with rooftop views

Casa Asturias offers four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a courtyard bursting with plants, and a rooftop terrace surveying Vejer’s skyline. Steps from Plaza de España and minutes to El Palmar beach, it’s history with modern holiday credentials.

Price: €350,000
Location: Vejer de la Frontera, Cádiz
Special features: Courtyard house, roof terrace with panoramic views, four bedrooms, three bathrooms, traditional features, existing tourism licence
Close to: Plaza de España, shops and restaurants in Vejer; 15 minutes by car to El Palmar and Los Caños de Meca beaches; 50 minutes by car to Cádiz; 1 hour by car to Jerez Airport

Sea views, terraces and space to spare in Salobreña

Casa La Colina offers five bedrooms, terraces galore, garages and even a bar in the living room. With communal pool, tennis court and beach nearby, it’s the Costa Tropical in full technicolour.

Price: €630,000
Location: Salobreña, Granada
Special features: Five bedrooms, multiple terraces with sea views, two garages, communal pool, tennis court, option to divide into two apartments
Close to: Beaches and shops in Salobreña; 10 minutes by car to Almuñécar; 45 minutes by car to Granada; 1 hour by car to Málaga Airport

Pine trees, coves and a pool in Roche

This four-bedroom villa sits in Conil’s coveted Roche urbanisation, minutes from hidden coves. With a pool, shady terraces, barbecue, and even wooden cabins for guests, it’s Costa de la Luz living at its most enviable.

Price: €925,000
Location: Conil de la Frontera, Cádiz
Special features: Four bedrooms, private pool, terraces, barbecue area, two wooden cabins, garden, alarm system
Close to: Crystal-clear coves and beaches; local shops, restaurants, and surf school in Roche; 40 minutes by car to Cádiz; 50 minutes by car to Jerez Airport

Rural grandeur with a modern twist in Jimena

This four-bedroom estate sprawls across 10 hectares, complete with vaulted ceilings, designer kitchen, landscaped gardens, and a 12-metre pool. Olive groves, plane trees and mountain views - Andalucía at its best.

Price: €1,550,000
Location: Jimena de la Frontera, Cádiz
Special features: Recently renovated, vaulted ceilings, luxury kitchen, 12m x 5m pool, landscaped gardens, 10.4 hectares of land, olive groves, underfloor heating
Close to: White villages of Jimena and San Martín del Tesorillo; 45 minutes by car to Sotogrande; 1 hour by car to Gibraltar Airport; 90 minutes by car to Málaga Airport