A key-ready, fully refurbished two-bedroom corner penthouse in the La Quinta area of Málaga, offered at a fixed asking price of €885,000. The property measures 96 m² of living space and includes two bathrooms, a main terrace with built-in barbecue, and a private rooftop terrace. The building dates from 1990, with the interior recently renovated to a contemporary standard. The location is urban, with a supermarket 73 metres away, the beach roughly 1.3 km as the crow flies, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport within 7.9 km. Views extend over the sea, mountains, golf course and lake.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse sits in an urban district of Málaga with everyday amenities within walking distance: a supermarket 73 metres away, a pharmacy 263 metres and a hospital 1.3 km from the door. Playa de la Malagueta lies 1.3 km as the crow flies. Train stations are reachable within 1.2–1.4 km, and the airport is 7.9 km away in a straight line.
The layout serves two bedrooms and two bathrooms across 96 m², with an east orientation bringing morning sun to the terraces. Outdoor space is substantial: a covered main terrace connected to the open-plan kitchen and lounge, plus a private rooftop terrace. Air conditioning, a storage room, an ensuite bathroom and full furnishing are included.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1990 and the penthouse has since been fully refurbished; its current condition is described as excellent and key-ready. Purchase can therefore proceed without a construction waiting period, although any completion dates stated in the transaction remain indicative.
The property has two bedrooms and 96 m² of living space, which sets a limit on household size and space for working from home. Parking is not listed among the features. The pool is communal rather than private. The building is over three decades old, which has implications for maintenance history compared with newly constructed developments.
This property matches a buyer seeking a turnkey home rather than a project: the renovation is complete, the furniture is included, and the practical infrastructure, supermarket, pharmacy, hospital, public transport, is within walking or short driving distance. It suits a household of one or two people, given the two bedrooms and 96 m² layout; a family needing a third bedroom or a dedicated office would find the floor plan restrictive. The location works well for frequent flyers or those expecting regular guests, with the airport 7.9 km away as the crow flies, close enough that early departures do not require an overnight hotel stay, though buyers should verify flight-path noise on viewing, as proximity to an airport cuts both ways. The east orientation and dual terraces fit a resident who values morning outdoor living: breakfast on the main terrace, sunbathing in privacy on the roof, and evening use of the firepit in the cooler months. It is less suited to buyers wanting a private pool, a large garden or a quiet rural setting; the environment is urban, with the activity that implies. For a second-home buyer, the lock-up-and-leave format, communal pool and furnished condition simplify absentee ownership. For a permanent resident, the walking-distance amenities and three nearby train stations reduce the need for a second car.
The interior has been recently renovated to a high specification, according to the listing data. The kitchen is fully fitted and equipped, arranged in an open-plan configuration with the lounge so that cooking, dining and terrace use flow together; photographs show an outdoor kitchen area with grill and sink on the main terrace, extending food preparation outdoors. Both bathrooms are present, one of them ensuite to the principal bedroom, which the image analysis confirms receives natural light. Climate control is provided through air conditioning. The property is sold fully furnished, which removes a common post-purchase cost and logistics exercise for international buyers. Finishing features listed include a covered terrace, a private terrace and a storage room, the latter a practical asset in an apartment building of this age, where internal storage is often limited. The construction history matters for assessment: a 1990 building has been standing for over three decades, and while the refurbishment addresses the visible interior, buyers evaluating quality should commission a technical survey covering the roof terrace waterproofing, building insulation standards of that era, and communal maintenance arrangements. The condition is described as excellent, and the renovation appears comprehensive, but the distinction between a renovated interior and a renovated building is worth maintaining during due diligence. Views are documented across five dimensions, sea, mountain, golf, lake and panoramic, consistent with the corner position and rooftop level.
The penthouse is offered at a fixed asking price of €885,000. Unlike new-build projects in the region, which typically publish starting prices from roughly €205,000 to €270,000 for apartments further along the coast, this is a single existing residence with one defined price covering a recently refurbished interior, two bathrooms, two terraces and full furnishing. Buyers comparing this property with new developments should account for the differences in age, location within Málaga city itself, and the inclusion of furniture and a completed renovation. Availability is immediate in principle, as the property is key-ready; the actual transfer date depends on the purchase process and remains indicative.
Daily life here is organised around an urban Málaga neighbourhood in which most errands can be done on foot. The supermarket is practically around the corner at 73 metres, a pharmacy sits 263 metres away, and the nearest hospital is 1.3 km distant, so healthcare access involves a short trip rather than a long journey. The penthouse itself works as a compact but well-equipped home: an open-plan kitchen faces the main terrace, which carries a built-in barbecue, meaning cooking and dining outdoors is part of the ordinary rhythm rather than an occasional event. The east orientation places the main outdoor use in the morning and early afternoon; the private rooftop terrace extends usable hours, with a firepit mentioned for cooler evenings. Mornings could begin with sun on the terrace before a fifteen-to-twenty minute walk to the beach; the flat terrain, with a gradient of only 0.7 per cent towards the coast, makes walking and cycling realistic options rather than aspirations. Public transport is present in the district, eight lines and fifty stops, and three train stations lie between 1.2 and 1.4 km away, which reduces dependence on a car for commuting or city trips. The immediate surroundings are urban in character: restaurants, cafés, banks and sports facilities such as a tennis school 300 metres away and two football pitches within 600 metres are close at hand. Residents who play golf have Club de Golf Málaga Parador roughly 8.2 km away by straight-line distance. The area does not go quiet outside the summer: with year-round urban population, schools, health centres and a working city economy, the neighbourhood functions across all seasons.
The surrounding district functions as a lived-in part of Málaga rather than a resort enclave. Within two kilometres, the data records 49 restaurants, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 26 cafés, alongside 9 dentists, a density that indicates year-round commerce rather than seasonal tourism. Education is similarly established, with 80 primary schools and 59 secondary schools in the wider area, and 17 health centres serve the region. For recreation, three viewpoints lie within 4.4 km, including Mirador Torre del Atabal at 3.2 km, and two marinas sit 4.0 km away at the city's waterfront. The beach is the nearest major amenity: Playa de la Malagueta at 1.3 km as the crow flies, with Playa de San Andrés at 1.8 km and Playa de la Misericordia at 3.2 km. The terrain towards the coast is essentially flat, with a gradient of 0.7 per cent, so these distances translate into comfortable walks or short cycles. An electric-vehicle charging point stands 434 metres from the property. The urban character means some traffic, noise and neighbour activity are part of daily life, the trade-off for having everything within reach.
The map shows the property's position within urban Málaga: the beach to the southeast, the airport to the southwest, and the dense cluster of amenities within a few hundred metres. Distances shown are straight-line; road routes may be longer. The flat terrain towards the coast is visible in the surroundings.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, this property occupies an urban Málaga position rather than a resort-town one. Marbella lies about 10 km away along the coast, Gibraltar roughly 101 km, and the city of Málaga functions as the region's economic and cultural centre with a population of some 579,000. This places the penthouse closer to city amenities, the airport and the train network than most coastal alternatives, while retaining beach access within walking distance. The trade-off is an urban environment rather than the low-density residential settings found further west along the coast. Regional transaction volume, some 3,916 housing transactions per year, indicates an active market around the property.
Accessibility is one of this location's defining strengths. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies 7.9 km away in a straight line, one of the shorter airport distances available on the Costa del Sol, convenient for international travel and visiting guests. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 101 km distant as the crow flies. Within the city, three train stations (Barbarela, El Torcal and Ciudad de la Justicia) sit between 1.2 and 1.4 km from the property, and the public transport network comprises eight lines with fifty stops in the area. Daily provisions require almost no travel: the supermarket is 73 metres away and the pharmacy 263 metres. The hospital at 1.3 km covers medical needs. For leisure travel, golfers can reach Club de Golf Málaga Parador 8.2 km away or Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 6.4 km straight-line distance. Marbella lies about 10 km along the coast. A car remains useful for regional trips but is not essential for daily errands; all distances stated are straight-line and road routes may be 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: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest month to 27°C at the summer peak, with an annual average of 18.8°C. The swimming season extends to roughly five months during which sea temperature reaches at least 20°C, aligning with the period from late spring to early autumn. The elevation is a mere 21 metres above sea level and the terrain towards the beach is flat, with a gradient of 0.7 per cent, so heat and exertion are not compounded by hills on the walk to the coast. For residents, this translates into outdoor terrace use across most of the year: the rooftop with its firepit is listed as usable in autumn and winter evenings, and the east orientation captures the cooler morning sun in summer while avoiding the strongest late-day heat. Rainfall is concentrated outside the summer months, consistent with the region's pattern of dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within a 3.2 km straight-line radius: Playa de la Malagueta at 1.3 km, Playa de la Misericordia at 3.2 km and Playa de San Andrés at 1.8 km. These are city beaches backed by the Málaga seafront, meaning chiringuitos, promenades and full facilities rather than isolated coves. Golf is well represented: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce lies 6.4 km away, Club de Golf Málaga Parador 8.2 km, and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez 11 km in a straight line, the property's terrace views across a golf course and lake connect visually to this offering. Sports facilities close to home include a tennis school at 300 metres and two football grounds within 600 metres. For varied outings, three viewpoints within 4.4 km and two marinas at 4.0 km, Marina Real Club Mediterráneo and IGY Málaga Marina, broaden the recreational options beyond beach and golf. The region's tourism infrastructure, with 96 hotels and over 12,800 beds, underpins the year-round hospitality scene visitors and residents draw upon.
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: VL629483
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Set against comparable new-build projects on the eastern and western Costa del Sol, this penthouse occupies a different market segment. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all from-prices for new construction, typically apartments of comparable or larger size but in secondary coastal locations. The €885,000 fixed asking price here reflects three distinguishing factors. First, the position: this is central Málaga city, not a suburban development; the property sits within walking distance of a full urban infrastructure, 49 restaurants and 81 pharmacies within two kilometres, three train stations, and the airport just 7.9 km away as the crow flies. Second, the product: a corner penthouse with two terraces, a built-in barbecue, a private rooftop with firepit, and panoramic views over sea, mountains, golf and lake, an outdoor-living format that new-build listings in this price bracket further along the coast rarely combine with an urban address. Third, the condition: fully renovated and furnished, removing the fitting-out costs and delays that follow a new-build handover. Against these advantages stand the considerations of age, a 1990 building carries a different maintenance profile than a newly delivered development, and the absence of listed private parking, which newer projects typically include. Marbella lies only about 10 km away, so the property also competes indirectly with western-coast resort towns, where buyers get lower density but at the cost of urban convenience and airport proximity. Buyers weighing this property against the from-price developments should compare total cost of ownership: community fees, refurbishment depreciation and furnishing inclusion on one side; new-build warranties and modern insulation standards on the other. Both routes lead to Mediterranean living; they differ in location intensity and in who carries the maintenance risk.
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