This 3-bedroom, 4-bathroom apartment is located in La Quinta on the outskirts of Málaga, within easy reach of the city's western beaches and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport. The property offers 150 m² of living space and is offered key-ready as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €875,000. The area is flat and low-lying, roughly 2.3 km from the nearest beach as the crow flies, with a train station, bus lines and a wide range of daily amenities nearby. Marbella lies about 10 km straight-line further west along the coast.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in La Quinta, a residential district on the western side of Málaga. The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, lies 2.3 km away in a straight line, and the terrain between is flat. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 5 km away as the crow flies, while the city centre with its marinas and historic core is about 4 km distant.
The home offers three bedrooms and four bathrooms across 150 m², giving each guest bedroom private facilities. The open-plan living area with kitchen and a terrace oriented towards sea and mountain views supports both permanent residence and holiday use. Shops, pharmacies and schools are concentrated within a short radius of the district.
This is not a new-build project. The property is an existing apartment, completed in 1990 according to the available records, and offered key-ready. No construction phase applies; the buyer can proceed directly to purchase and occupation, subject to the usual notary and registration steps.
The available data lists no swimming pool, garden, parking space or storage room for this property. The building dates from 1990, which means the construction, installations and finishing will reflect that period unless documentation confirms otherwise. The listing does not state community facilities or lift access.
This property fits a buyer who wants a ready-to-occupy home near Málaga city rather than an off-plan purchase with a waiting period. The en-suite arrangement in every bedroom points towards households that host visitors regularly or share the home across generations, where separate bathrooms reduce morning friction. It also suits buyers who travel frequently: the airport at roughly 5 km straight-line makes early flights manageable, and the nearby rail connection provides an alternative to driving into the centre. A buyer seeking a quiet, gated resort environment with pools and landscaped grounds will not find that here; the setting is urban and functional. Equally, a buyer focused on modern building standards should note the 1990 construction date and arrange a technical survey to assess insulation, wiring and plumbing against current expectations. The flat terrain and dense amenities make the location workable for older buyers who prefer not to depend on a car for daily needs, while the five-month swimming season and city beaches support a part-year residence pattern. For a permanent move with school-age children, the data shows 80 primary schools and 59 secondary schools in the wider area, which is substantial choice by any standard. In short, the profile is a practical, city-oriented buyer who values space per bedroom and views over resort facilities.
The interior photographs show a contemporary finish: a bright open-plan living and kitchen area with sea view, minimalist bedrooms with large windows, a balcony oriented towards the mountains, and a dining room with generous glazing. The existing description mentions an oak-panelled kitchen with a central island, sliding doors to the terrace, and modern appliances, with the home delivered fully furnished and ready to move into. Buyers should separate cosmetic presentation from structural substance. The building dates from 1990 according to the records, meaning the frame, façade, roof and communal elements are of that era; interior renovations can present as new while the underlying services, electrical wiring, plumbing stacks, window frames and insulation, may remain original unless invoices or a technical survey confirm replacement. This is a common pattern on the Costa del Sol, where apartments of this age have often been refurbished one or more times. Practical checks worth requesting include the age of the boiler and air-conditioning units, the glazing type of the sliding doors, and the condition of the terrace waterproofing, which is a recurring maintenance point in coastal buildings. The 150 m² layout with four bathrooms in a 1990 building also raises a question worth clarifying: whether all bathrooms are original or added during renovation, since added bathrooms should appear in the registered plans. No energy performance certificate details were provided, so running costs for heating and cooling cannot be estimated from the available data and should be requested from the seller.
The apartment is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €875,000, equivalent to roughly €5,833 per square metre of living area. This is not a price-list project with unit variation; the figure applies to this specific property with its three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 150 m². For regional context, new-build developments elsewhere on the coast, from €269,950 in Torre del Mar, €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, start at notably lower entry points, though those are off-plan or new construction of different sizes and standards. Annual transaction volume in the local housing market is around 3,916 sales.
Daily life around this apartment takes place in a flat, built-up district on Málaga's western edge, where amenities are dense: the data records 49 restaurants, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 26 cafés within 2 km, alongside dentists and health centres. That density means groceries, medical appointments and everyday errands are reachable on foot or by a short drive, a pattern closer to city living than to a resort setting. The nearest railway stop is about 1.2 km away in a straight line, and eight bus lines serve some 50 stops in the area, so a car is convenient but not strictly necessary. The beach at Playa de la Misericordia lies 2.3 km away as the crow flies, roughly a 30-minute walk or a few minutes by car, and the swimming season, when sea water holds at 20°C or above, lasts about five months. Inside the apartment, the layout works around an open-plan living and kitchen space opening onto a terrace, with a master bedroom also connected to the terrace and two further bedrooms each with an en-suite bathroom. This arrangement suits households that value privacy between bedrooms, such as families with older children or couples who regularly host guests. The immediate surroundings include football pitches and a tennis school within a kilometre, while the golf courses near Parador and Guadalhorce sit roughly 6 km away. The proximity of the airport, about 5 km straight-line, cuts both ways: arrivals and departures are quick, but aircraft noise in this corridor is a known characteristic of the area worth verifying on site.
The district functions as an extension of Málaga city rather than a standalone resort. Within 2 km the data counts 49 restaurants, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 26 cafés, a level of provision that makes daily life largely walkable. Education and healthcare are equally well covered, with 80 primary schools, 59 secondary schools and 17 health centres recorded in the area, which matters for permanent residents more than for holiday users. The urban fabric is flat, at roughly 21 m elevation and a 0.7% gradient towards the sea, so there are no steep walks between home, shops and the beach at Playa de la Misericordia, 2.3 km away as the crow flies. Sports facilities sit close by: a tennis school at 0.3 km and football pitches at 0.6 km. The railway stations Barbarela (1.2 km), El Torcal (1.3 km) and Ciudad de la Justicia (1.4 km), all straight-line distances, connect the district to Málaga's centre and the wider region. The trade-off of this corridor is airport proximity, convenient for travel, audible at times, and a busy rather than tranquil streetscape during rush hours.
The map shows the apartment's position between Málaga's western beaches and the airport corridor, with Marbella a short distance along the coast. Markers indicate beaches, golf courses, railway stations and viewpoints using straight-line distances; road routes will be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, this location occupies the Málaga city end of the spectrum rather than the resort belt. Marbella lies 10 km straight-line to the west; the contrast between the two is essentially urban convenience versus resort exclusivity. Málaga itself, at 56 km, is the region's economic and cultural anchor, and this district sits inside its functional orbit, city amenities, rail links and the airport all within a few kilometres. Algeciras, 58 km away, and Gibraltar Airport at 101 km mark the far western edge of practical reach.
The property's accessibility profile is one of its strongest data points. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 5 km away in a straight line, making it one of the closest residential areas to the main gateway of the Costa del Sol. The nearest beach is 2.3 km straight-line, with two further beaches within 3.2 km. Málaga city centre and its two marinas, Marina Real Club Mediterráneo and IGY Málaga Marina, sit about 4 km away, while Marbella is 10 km straight-line to the west and Algeciras 58 km. Golfers have three courses within reach: Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.0 km, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.4 km and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 8.6 km, all straight-line. Public transport consists of eight lines with 50 stops in the area, and three railway stations lie between 1.2 and 1.4 km away. All distances are as the crow flies; actual road distances will be somewhat longer.
| Beach Distance | 2.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 5 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 1.2 km |
| El Torcal | 1.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal regime: monthly average temperatures ranging from 12°C in the coolest month to 27°C at the summer peak, with an annual average of 18.8°C. That places the area comfortably within the warm zone of the Costa del Sol. The swimming season, defined by sea water at 20°C or warmer, lasts about five months, which frames the outdoor calendar: beach life from late spring to early autumn, and mild winters where terraces remain usable most of the year. The elevation is a modest 21 m above sea level with a 0.7% gradient towards the coast, the terrain is flat, with no climbs between the apartment and the shoreline. Viewpoints such as Mirador Torre del Atabal (3.2 km) and Mirador de la Alcazaba (4.0 km) offer elevated outlooks over the bay for those who want the panorama without living on a slope. The immediate outlook from the terrace combines the La Concha mountain silhouette with sea views, per the listing description.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is centred on Málaga's urban coastline. Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de San Andrés both lie 2.3 km away as the crow flies, and Playa Sacaba at 3.2 km; these are wide city beaches with a promenade character rather than secluded coves, and the flat route makes them reachable on foot or by bicycle. The two marinas at 4.0 km add mooring and waterfront dining options. For sports beyond the beach, the immediate area includes a tennis school at 0.3 km and football pitches at 0.6 km, while golfers can reach three courses, Málaga Parador, Guadalhorce and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course, between 6.0 and 8.6 km straight-line. Tourist infrastructure in the wider area is substantial, with 96 hotels and over 12,800 beds recorded, which supports a year-round restaurant and service economy rather than a seasonal one. Electric-vehicle charging points appear at 1.8 km and 1.9 km, useful for buyers planning an EV.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Quinta is a desert resort city in Riverside County, California, United States. Located between Indian Wells and Indio, it is one of the nine cities of the Coachella Valley. The population was 37,558 at the 2020 census, up from 37,467 at the 2010 census.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Ref: VL174780
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Set against comparable offerings along the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a different segment from the named alternatives. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000, all new-build projects with from-prices and typically smaller units or different delivery timelines. This property, by contrast, is a single existing home with a fixed €875,000 asking price, which works out to roughly €5,833 per square metre. That rate reflects a premium over the eastern and western edges of the coast, consistent with Málaga city's pricing rather than resort-town pricing. The trade-off is qualitative: buyers at the newer projects get current building standards, communal pools and off-plan payment structures, but usually a car-dependent setting and a wait until completion. Here, the buyer gets immediate occupation, an established urban fabric with 80 primary schools and 17 health centres in the area, rail links and an airport about 5 km away in a straight line, but a 1990 building without listed pool or parking facilities, and a location under the flight path. Marbella, 10 km straight-line west, offers the resort alternative at generally higher price points for comparable floor areas. In market terms, the local area records roughly 3,916 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid market, while the provincial median income of €15,750 underlines the gap between local purchasing power and international buyer budgets. For a buyer weighing city-proximate living against resort living, this property sits firmly on the city side of that line.
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