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Penthouses for sale in Málaga city.

10 curated penthouses from €489K to €2.8M. Every one visited, photographed and honestly described by our team. Apartments only.

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From the Glaser desk · Málaga city

Penthouses in Málaga cluster where the city has been rebuilt rather than where it is oldest. Soho and the regenerated stretch between the centre and the port edge produce most of the genuine modern top-floors — full-height glazing, terraces angled at the cathedral or the cranes of the working harbour — while the Centro Histórico version is usually an átic carved out of a converted older building, scarce and tightly held. Out east, a Limonar or Pedregalejo penthouse trades the port view for the sea and a quieter street. The portals file all of these under one word and price them as if they were comparable; they are not, and we will tell you which is which before you climb the stairs.

If you're new to this — or you've been searching the portals and want a second pair of eyes on a shortlist — start with a 30-minute call. The first conversation is free, with no obligation to engage further. We tell you what's realistic for your budget, what to watch out for in this segment, and whether we're the right fit.

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Penthouses in Málaga city · frequently asked

Questions buyers actually ask.

Where are the best penthouses in Málaga city? +

Soho and the regenerated centre-and-port edge for new and recently converted top-floors with terraces over the harbour and the cathedral; the Centro Histórico for the rarer converted átic; and Limonar or Pedregalejo on the east side for sea-facing top-floors on quieter streets. The price column above shows where our current shortlist sits.

Can I run a Málaga penthouse as a short-let? +

Not as a new venture, for now. In August 2025 Málaga city approved a moratorium suspending new VUT (tourist-rental) licences across the entire municipality for up to three years — to roughly 2027, or until new rules replace it. Existing licensed apartments can still operate and change hands, so if short-let income is essential you would need to buy one that already holds a valid VUT and have your lawyer confirm it stands. A new licence is not currently available anywhere in the city, the centre and the east side alike.

What should I check before buying a Málaga penthouse? +

Terrace waterproofing first, since top-floors leak more than any other apartment type, especially in older converted centre buildings. Then lift access right to the top floor — many Centro Histórico buildings stop a flight short — the comunidad reserve account, and the bylaws on terrace structures.

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Want a shorter shortlist?

Tell us your budget and what matters most. We'll send three or four penthouses we think actually fit you, with a note on each.