Kora Olea Opens Its Doors in Málaga: The Largest Timber Hotel Building in Southern Europe with 180 Flex Living Apartments
Kora Living announces the opening of Kora Olea, its new flex living complex on the Costa del Sol, which will officially open on March 9 in Torremolinos, just minutes from Los Álamos Beach and with direct connections to Málaga city and its international airport.
With 180 apartments —150 one-bedroom and 30 two-bedroom units— Kora Olea becomes the largest hotel building constructed in timber in Southern Europe and marks a new milestone in the conscious and sustainable accommodation model promoted by the company.
Developed by Málaga-based developer Nuovit, the project represents Kora Living’s arrival in Andalusia and reinforces its growth in destinations with strong tourism and business dynamism. The complex is located just 15 minutes from Málaga TechPark, one of the most dynamic technology hubs in Southern Europe, positioning itself as a flexible accommodation solution for both travelers and professionals on the move, tech talent, and corporate-related stays.
Flex Living on the Costa del Sol
Kora Olea has been conceived under the brand’s flex living vertical, combining flexible stays —from one day to several months— with hotel services and shared spaces designed to foster community and wellbeing.
The complex features more than 1,200 m² of indoor common areas and over 5,000 m² of outdoor spaces, including coworking areas, gym, gastronomic space, swimming pool, sauna, solarium, fitness and barbecue areas, gardens, parking, and bicycle storage. An ecosystem designed to enhance daily life in an environment where climate and outdoor living are an essential part of the experience.
Architecturally, Kora Olea has been designed as a space for living, working, and leisure, fully integrated into the Mediterranean landscape through outdoor pathways, gardens, and natural materials such as wood and stone. Its name —Olea, a reference to the olive tree— evokes this connection to the territory and to a way of living closely linked to the climate and Andalusian identity.
“We want Kora Olea to be a space that supports different life moments: from a holiday stay to a professional period in Málaga —whether for a day, a month, or a year,” says Julio Martínez, General Manager of Kora Olea. “The combination of timber, open spaces, and generous common areas creates a balance between privacy and community that defines our understanding of hospitality: we want to be flexible by nature.”
Designed for both leisure travelers and mobile professionals, digital nomads, and temporary corporate stays linked to Málaga’s business ecosystem, the complex offers an experience adapted to different life rhythms, without compromising local identity or contemporary comfort.
Kepa Apraiz, CEO of Kora Living, adds: “Kora Olea represents the natural evolution of our flex living model in destinations with strong tourism and business momentum. It is not just about opening a new complex, but about consolidating a different way of understanding hospitality —more flexible, more efficient, and aligned with new dynamics in tourism, mobility, and work. The Costa del Sol is currently one of the most strategic markets in Southern Europe, and we wanted to be present with a project that makes a difference in both product and vision.”
Construction Innovation: Timber, Efficiency, and Comfort
Kora Olea is the largest hotel building constructed in timber in Southern Europe, incorporating 3,500 cubic meters of laminated timber and CLT with PEFC certification, sourced from sustainably managed forests. This construction solution enables the building to store approximately 3,500 tons of CO₂ within its structure, reinforcing its positive environmental impact.
The building has been awarded the Fundación Gómez-Pintado Prize for Timber Construction Project and the Rebuild 2025 Award in the Timber Construction category, consolidating its position as one of the most advanced hotel developments in Spain in terms of construction innovation.
The project also integrates passive and active energy-efficiency strategies, including aerothermal systems, cross ventilation, movable solar shading, a high-efficiency building envelope, and 144 photovoltaic panels (79.2 kWp). Thanks to this comprehensive approach, the complex has achieved BREEAM certification with a “Very Good” rating.
The architectural design places special emphasis on natural and indirect lighting, creating warm, balanced, and comfortable spaces throughout the day. The arrangement of volumes and outdoor pathways allows light to filter in a controlled manner, reducing dependence on artificial lighting and enhancing the guest experience from both a wellbeing and energy-efficiency perspective.
“Sustainability is not an add-on, but a structural decision and our way of understanding tomorrow’s accommodation,” concludes Kepa Apraiz. “At Kora Living, we advocate for a conscious hospitality model, where every decision —from construction to energy efficiency and integration into the environment— reflects our responsibility as a company. Investing in low-impact solutions allows us to reduce our environmental footprint, anticipate new regulatory requirements, and offer a more resilient product aligned with the future of the sector.”