This completed corner penthouse is situated in the La Quinta area of Málaga province, within an established urbanisation recorded as completed in 1989 and since fully renovated. The property offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 96 m² of living space, with a large terrace and private rooftop. Everyday amenities are within walking distance: a supermarket at 73 metres, pharmacy at 211 metres and a hospital at 642 metres. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 8 km away by road. The asking price is €928,000, and the property is sold fully furnished with access to a communal pool and a separate storage room.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in an urban setting where daily provisions, healthcare and schools are reachable on foot or by bicycle. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 7.9 km away, and the nearest beaches, Playa de la Malagueta at 1.3 km and Playa de San Andrés at 1.8 km, sit within a short cycle or drive. The terrain towards the coast is flat, with a gradient of 0.7 per cent.
The property functions as a lock-up-and-leave residence or holiday home: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fully fitted open kitchen, communal pool and garden, and a gated complex with entry phone. The private rooftop with barbecue area and fire pit extends usable outdoor space, while the separate storage room covers practical seasonal needs.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 1989 (indicative) and has been recently renovated and refurbished, including Airzone air conditioning and Porcelanosa ceramic floors. The construction status is listed as complete, meaning the property can be viewed and transferred in its current finished condition, sold furnished.
The property has 2 bedrooms and 96 m² of living space, which limits capacity for larger households. The pool and garden are communal, not private. The listing mentions no private parking space, no lift reference, and no private garden. Views are recorded as mountain, golf and country, sea views are not listed as a feature. Orientation is east, so afternoon sun on the main terrace is limited.
The property profile matches several recognisable buyer situations. First, a couple or single buyer seeking a low-maintenance base in Málaga city where groceries, healthcare and pharmacies are within a five-minute walk, the 73-metre supermarket and 642-metre hospital distances define that use case. Second, an international buyer wanting frequent short stays: the airport is 7.9 km away, the property is sold furnished, and the gated complex with entry phone supports occasional absence. Third, a buyer prioritising outdoor living space, the rooftop with barbecue and fire pit adds a second outdoor area beyond the terrace, unusual for a 96 m² unit. Fourth, someone using public transport rather than a car: 50 bus stops, 8 lines and a train station at 1.2 km make car-free living workable. Situations with a poorer fit include households needing three or more bedrooms, buyers requiring a private pool or private garden, and those wanting direct sea views or front-line beach positioning, the nearest beach is 1.3 to 2.3 km away and the recorded views are mountain, golf and country. Buyers expecting afternoon and evening sun on the main terrace should also note the east orientation and assess how the rooftop compensates. Finally, buyers seeking new-build warranties should recognise this is a 1989 building, renovated, with the associated due diligence that entails regarding building condition and community finances.
The renovation is documented through named materials and systems rather than general claims. Flooring throughout is Porcelanosa ceramic, a Spanish premium brand commonly specified in upper-segment refurbishments on the Costa del Sol. Climate control is by Airzone, a ducted zoning system that allows per-room temperature regulation, a practical difference from single-unit split air conditioning, particularly in a corner unit with two exposures. The kitchen is described as a high-end open installation facing the terrace, and the photographic material confirms a modern fitted kitchen integrated with the dining and living area. Outdoor finishes follow the same logic: the terrace carries a built-in barbecue area with grill and sink, and the rooftop includes lounge seating and a fire pit, indicating plumbed and fitted exterior spaces rather than empty slabs. The property is delivered fully furnished, which transfers tables, seating and bedroom contents at completion. Utilities connected are electricity and telephone. Condition is listed as excellent, recently renovated and recently refurbished. What the data does not specify: the energy performance certificate rating, the age of the roof waterproofing, relevant for a rooftop terrace on a 1989 building, window glazing type, and whether the electrical installation was fully rewired. Buyers should request these documents, plus the community certificate (nota simple and certificado de deudas) covering the communal pool, garden and building reserve funds, as part of standard due diligence. The independent storage room should also be verified in the property registry, as separate annexes are not always included in the title.
The asking price is €928,000, equating to roughly €9,670 per m² of built space for 96 m² with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This positions the property well above regional new-build comparables such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), a gap explained by its Málaga-city location, renovation level, rooftop and furnished sale rather than by size. Availability is immediate given the completed status. Buyers should verify community fees, the storage room's registered status and annual property tax (IBI) separately, as these are not stated in the listing data.
Daily life around this penthouse is shaped by an unusually dense urban amenity network. A supermarket sits 73 metres from the door, a pharmacy 211 metres, and a hospital 642 metres, a combination that reduces car dependency for routine errands to near zero. Within a two-kilometre radius, the surroundings count 49 restaurants, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 26 cafés, so the area remains active year-round rather than only in tourist season. The residence itself is a corner unit with east orientation, which means morning sun on the terrace and rooftop; afternoons shift to shaded outdoor use. The rooftop is equipped for outdoor cooking and evening use around a fire pit, per the photographic material showing an outdoor kitchen with grill and sink and lounge seating facing mountain views. Transport context includes a Cercanías train station at 1.2 km, 50 bus stops served by 8 lines, and an EV charging point 434 metres away. The beach at Misericordia is 2.3 km away, with Malagueta closer at 1.3 km straight-line. For sport, a tennis school sits 300 metres away and two football pitches within 600 metres. The overall rhythm is urban and walkable, with sea visits as a deliberate trip rather than a doorstep feature. The gated complex with entry phone adds controlled access, and the communal pool covers seasonal swimming without private maintenance obligations.
The immediate environment operates at city scale rather than resort scale. Within two kilometres, the count of 81 pharmacies, 49 restaurants and 26 cafés indicates a permanently inhabited neighbourhood, not a seasonal one, and the presence of 80 primary schools and 59 secondary schools in the wider area confirms a residential population base. Healthcare access is layered: a hospital at 642 metres, plus 17 health centres in the district. For recreation, the tennis school at 0.3 km and football pitches at 0.6 km offer weekday proximity, while the beaches at 1.3 to 2.3 km and the two marinas at 4.0 km, Marina Real Club Mediterráneo and IGY Málaga, cover weekend use. Viewpoints such as Mirador Torre del Atabal (3.2 km) sit within cycling distance. Tourism pressure exists, 96 hotels and 12,814 beds in the area, so central streets carry visitor traffic in summer, though the school and pharmacy density signals that the immediate quarter functions year-round. Transport works without a car: eight bus lines, 50 stops and stations at Barbarela (1.2 km), El Torcal (1.3 km) and Ciudad de la Justicia (1.4 km). For electric vehicle owners, charging is available at 434 metres. The flat 0.7 per cent gradient to the coast makes walking and cycling realistic for most daily trips.
The map shows the property's position relative to Málaga's beaches, Malagueta 1.3 km, San Andrés 1.8 km, Misericordia 3.2 km, and the airport corridor 7.9 km west. Note the clustering of daily amenities within a 700-metre radius and the three golf courses spread along the coastal plain to the southwest.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property sits in the Málaga metropolitan corridor, 56 km from Málaga city centre references in the dataset and roughly 10 km from Marbella per the regional figures, a position that places both urban Málaga amenities and Marbella's resort infrastructure within practical reach. Algeciras lies 58 km west. Within this corridor, the location distinguishes itself through walkable density: hospital at 642 m, supermarket at 73 m and a train link at 1.2 km. The provincial median income of €15,750 and 3,916 recorded property transactions provide context for a market that combines local demand with international buyers.
Distances by straight-line measurement: Playa de la Malagueta 1.3 km, Playa de San Andrés 1.8 km, Playa de la Misericordia 3.2 km, with a five-month swimming season at water temperatures above 20°C. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 7.9 km by road, roughly a 15-minute drive, a significant convenience for frequent international travel; Gibraltar Airport is 101 km and Alicante 386 km. Three golf courses sit within reach: Club de Golf Málaga Parador (8.2 km road distance), Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (9.4 km) and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (11 km), with the listing additionally citing proximity to the La Quinta golf and spa club. Málaga city centre with its old quarter, Alcazaba and marinas lies about 4 km away. Daily services cluster much closer: supermarket 73 m, pharmacy 211 m, hospital 642 m, EV charging 434 m. Train stations at 1.2–1.4 km connect to the Cercanías coastal line towards Fuengirola.
| 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 location records 3,888 sunshine hours per year, a figure above most of Mediterranean Europe, and a mean annual temperature of 18.8°C within a 12–27°C seasonal band. The site sits at 21 metres above sea level with a 0.7 per cent slope towards the coast, meaning no notable climbs between the property and the beach. Winters are mild enough for year-round terrace use, and the fire pit on the private rooftop covers cooler evenings, consistent with December, February lows around 12°C. The swimming season extends five months at sea temperatures of 20°C or higher, typically May to early October. Rainfall concentrates in autumn and winter months; the eastern orientation of the penthouse captures morning sun and avoids the strongest afternoon heat, relevant for summer terrace use. Mountain and country views, as recorded in the listing, reflect the inland-facing exposure of the unit within the urbanisation.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are Playa de la Malagueta (1.3 km), the classic Málaga city beach backed by chiringuitos, and Playa de San Andrés (1.8 km), a long, wide stretch popular with residents. Playa de la Misericordia (2.3–3.2 km depending on measurement) offers a more open, less crowded profile with views towards the port. The calm Mediterranean shelf here suits swimming and paddleboarding during the five-month warm-water season. Golfers can reach three courses within 8–11 km, including the Parador course adjacent to the sea. Water sports and berths are available at the two marinas 4 km away. For land-based recreation, the Escuela de Tenis Cortijo Alto is 300 metres from the property, football pitches sit 600 metres away, and running and cycling routes along the Misericordia promenade are within a short ride. The Guadalhorce river mouth nature area, with birdlife and trails, lies west of Misericordia beach within the same distance band.
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: VL741554
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this penthouse occupies a different segment from the new-build comparables listed. 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 substantially below this property's €928,000 asking price. The comparison illustrates location and typology premiums rather than size: those developments offer new construction with developer warranties in secondary coastal towns, whereas this property trades on a Málaga-city urban position, a completed renovation with named materials, and a dual outdoor arrangement of terrace plus private rooftop. Buyers weighing the two routes face distinct trade-offs. New-build in Torre del Mar, Mijas or Estepona typically delivers communal facilities, parking and energy ratings within modern developments, but in locations where a car is more often necessary and where the surrounding amenity density is lower. This penthouse instead offers walkable access to a hospital, supermarket and train line, an airport 7.9 km away, and the year-round service infrastructure of a city of nearly 580,000 inhabitants. What it does not offer is new-build warranty coverage, developer payment structures, or the larger floor plans common in modern developments at lower per-m² prices. The per-square-metre figure here (approximately €9,670) reflects the Málaga city market and the rooftop's inclusion; buyers should nonetheless verify the rooftop's legal registration, since private roof terraces in 1980s communities are sometimes usage rights rather than titled surface. Seasonality also differs: Estepona and Mijas carry stronger summer-holiday demand, while this location's rental potential rests on city-break and winter-stay demand supported by 3,888 annual sunshine hours and direct airport access.
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