This completed penthouse is situated in the La Quinta area of Málaga, within an established urban district close to the city's western beaches. The property offers 140 m² of living space on a single level, with three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a French balcony and a private rooftop terrace with an outdoor kitchen. The location is urban rather than resort-based: a supermarket lies within roughly 100 metres, a hospital under 700 metres, and the nearest beach approximately 1.3 to 2.3 kilometres away depending on route. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is about 8 kilometres by road. The asking price is €950,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in a built-up western district of Málaga, inland of the Misericordia and San Andrés beachfront by approximately two kilometres. The terrain is flat, at roughly 21 metres above sea level. Daily amenities, supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and cafés, are concentrated within walking distance, and the Cercanías train stations of Barbarela and El Torcal are 1.2 to 1.3 kilometres away.
The residence functions as a full-time urban home or a low-maintenance second residence. Three bedrooms and three bathrooms accommodate a family or visiting guests. The rooftop terrace extends usable outdoor space, while the single-level layout and lift-served building simplify year-round occupancy. A private parking space is included, relevant given on-street parking pressure in Málaga districts.
The property is documented as completed, with the stated delivery date of 2026 treated as indicative. Construction status is 'ready', meaning the finishes described, quartzite worktops, Miele appliances, underfloor bathroom heating, are installed and inspectable. Buyers can complete a physical survey and notarial completion without relying on off-plan milestones or developer payment stages.
The database does not record a communal pool, gym, garden or 24-hour security for this development; image material shows a pool within a resort-style setting, but this should be verified on site. A lift is assumed but not documented. The property has no garden plot or private ground-level outdoor space beyond the French balcony and rooftop terrace. Energy certification details are not recorded. Golf courses lie 8 kilometres or more away.
Ref: VL598729
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating to Málaga for work who wants city living without a car will find the amenity density and rail links directly relevant. A family needing three bedrooms and proximity to schooling, the data records 80 primary and 59 secondary schools in the wider area, plus a hospital within a kilometre, has the practical infrastructure covered. International buyers seeking a second home with strong flight connectivity benefit from the airport being under 8 kilometres away, among the shortest airport-to-property distances on the coast. The completed status also suits buyers who cannot or will not accept off-plan risk: what is described is what can be inspected. The penthouse format with rooftop terrace appeals to those who prioritise private outdoor space and sea views over communal gardens. Conversely, buyers wanting a gated resort environment with pools, spas and golf at the doorstep, or a quiet rural setting, would find better matches elsewhere on the Costa del Sol at lower price points. The property also functions as a rental investment candidate given Málaga's tourism figures, 96 hotels and nearly 13,000 beds recorded locally, though buyers should verify licence conditions independently.
The documented specification points to a high standard of fit-out. The kitchen features Brazilian Taj Mahal quartzite worktops, a natural stone noted for its hardness and distinctive veining, paired with bespoke cabinetry and Miele appliances, a brand positioned in the premium domestic segment. Bathroom fittings are specified as IMEX with a double vanity in the master suite. Bathrooms include underfloor heating, a feature that adds comfort during the cooler months of December to February, when average temperatures fall toward 12°C. An intelligent climate-control system is installed, regulating temperature across the dwelling; air conditioning can reasonably be assumed but should be confirmed. Floor-to-ceiling glazing in the living area frames the sea views and maximises daylight, though buyers should verify the glazing specification and orientation for solar gain in summer. Bedrooms include bespoke fitted wardrobes, and the master suite has a walk-in dressing area, a layout more common to larger-format apartments. Flooring materials are not itemised in the data and warrant on-site confirmation. The property is turnkey, with furniture documented as bespoke and included in the presentation. A private parking space completes the practical inventory. On technical due diligence, buyers should commission an independent survey covering thermal performance, electrical certification, water installations and the rooftop terrace waterproofing, the single most maintenance-sensitive element of a penthouse. The building's energy certificate rating is not recorded in the available data and should be requested from the vendor or community.
The asking price is €950,000 for a completed 140 m² penthouse with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, equating to roughly €6,800 per square metre. This sits at the upper end of the western Málaga apartment market, reflecting the penthouse format, rooftop terrace and finishes. Only this single unit is documented; no price range or remaining availability exists. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), are markedly cheaper but smaller-format and located outside the city. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs (transfer tax or VAT, notary, registry), community fees and IBI.
Daily life here is urban and compact. The supermarket sits around the corner, the pharmacy 200 metres away, and a hospital within a kilometre, a density of services that reduces car dependence to a large extent. Fifty public transport stops and eight lines serve the wider area, and the Cercanías stations at Barbarela and El Torcal connect to Málaga city centre and the airport corridor. The immediate neighbourhood mixes residential blocks with a high count of restaurants, cafés and banks; the data records 49 restaurants within two kilometres. The rhythm of the area is that of a working Málaga district rather than a seasonal resort: activity continues year-round, with the beaches of San Andrés and Misericordia reachable on foot or a short cycle. For outdoor recreation, the Escuela de Tenis Cortijo Alto is 300 metres away and two municipal football pitches within 600 metres. The rooftop terrace functions as the property's principal outdoor room, with an outdoor kitchen, integrated barbecue and shower, oriented toward the coastline. With roughly 3,888 hours of annual sunshine and a five-month swimming season, terrace use extends well beyond the summer months. The flat terrain makes walking and cycling realistic for most daily errands. Evenings can involve the seafront at Misericordia, about 2.3 kilometres away, with local chiringuitos along the promenade. The trade-off is urban noise and density: this is not a secluded hillside setting, and buyers seeking quiet should weigh that accordingly.
The surrounding district delivers the practical density of a consolidated Málaga neighbourhood. Within two kilometres the data records 49 restaurants, 81 pharmacies, 27 banks and 26 cafés, figures that describe an area where almost no daily need requires a car. Health infrastructure includes 17 health centres in the wider area and a hospital 642 metres from the property. Education provision is substantial, with 80 primary schools and 59 secondary schools recorded regionally. Transport is a defining strength: eight public transport lines, fifty stops, and three Cercanías stations (Barbarela 1.2 km, El Torcal 1.3 km, Ciudad de la Justicia 1.4 km) give direct rail access to Málaga centre, the airport and Fuengirola along the coast. The immediate streetscape is residential urban: apartment blocks, local commerce and school traffic, with the attendant noise and parking pressure typical of the city. EV charging is available at 434 metres, plus further points at nearby hotels. For recreation, the tennis school 300 metres away and two football grounds within 600 metres provide close-to-home options. Theatres, museums and the historic centre of Málaga, the Alcazaba viewpoint among them, lie four to five kilometres east, reachable by train or a short drive. The character outside the summer season remains active; this is a year-round Spanish urban district, not a seasonal resort that empties in winter, which matters for buyers planning off-season occupancy or rental.
The map shows the property in Málaga's western urban districts, inland of the Misericordia and San Andrés beaches. Note the density of amenities within a one-kilometre radius, the rail stations to the north, the airport 8 kilometres southwest and the golf courses beyond the airport corridor. The Mediterranean lifestyle of Andalusië's coast, sunshine, seafront promenades and evening terrace life, sits within a genuine working Spanish city here, which shapes the character of this location.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the region, this property positions itself as urban Málaga rather than resort Costa del Sol. Marbella lies 10 kilometres away (per the comparative dataset), with its premium resort market; the comparison is instructive, the same budget buys substantially less floor area in central Marbella but a resort setting. Málaga city itself, with 579,000 inhabitants, provides the cultural, employment and transport infrastructure behind the location. Algeciras, 58 kilometres away, is relevant for Gibraltar-bound travel. The property's differentiator is the combination of city amenity, rail access and airport proximity within an 8-kilometre radius.
Distances from the property: the nearest beaches, Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de San Andrés, lie 2.3 kilometres away (1.3 to 1.8 kilometres to Malagueta and San Andrés respectively by other measures in the dataset), walkable in 25 to 30 minutes or a short cycle on flat terrain. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 7.9 kilometres by road, roughly a 12 to 15-minute drive outside peak traffic, a significant convenience for international travel. The nearest golf course, Club de Golf Málaga Parador, is 6 to 8 kilometres away depending on route, with Guadalhorce and Miguel Ángel Jiménez courses within 9 to 11 kilometres; golf is reachable but not at the doorstep. Two marinas, Marina Real Club Mediterráneo and IGY Málaga Marina, are both 4 kilometres away. Supermarket (73 m), pharmacy (211 m), hospital (642 m) and EV charging (434 m) all fall within walking distance. Gibraltar Airport is 101 kilometres away as a secondary option.
| 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 approximately 3,888 hours of sunshine per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.8°C, with monthly averages ranging from about 12°C in winter to 27°C in high summer. The swimming season, when sea temperature reaches 20°C or above, lasts around five months, roughly May to October. The site sits at 21 metres above sea level with a slope toward the beach of 0.7%, effectively flat, which suits walking and cycling and avoids the stair and hill climbs typical of many Costa del Sol hillside developments. Rainfall is concentrated in autumn and winter months, and summer months are predominantly dry. The urban setting means heat retention in summer is higher than in open coastal zones; the documented climate-control system and cross-ventilation from the corner position are relevant here. Open natural space lies further out, the viewpoints of Torre del Atabal (3.2 km) and the Montes de Málaga natural park beyond the city offer walking terrain within a short drive.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beaches are Playa de la Misericordia and Playa de la San Andrés, both about 2.3 kilometres away on Málaga's western seafront, wide, sandy urban beaches backed by a promenade with chiringuitos, and generally less crowded than the central Malagueta (1.3 km), which sits closer to the city centre and attracts tourist traffic. Playa Sacaba lies 3.2 kilometres west. Current Blue Flag status should be verified seasonally, as designations are reviewed annually. Golf requires a short drive: Club de Golf Málaga Parador (6–8 km) is a well-established 18-hole municipal-affiliated course near the airport; Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (6.4–9.4 km) and the Miguel Ángel Jiménez course (8.6–11 km) add further options. Sports facilities near the property include the Escuela de Tenis Cortijo Alto at 300 metres and two football grounds within 600 metres. For sailing and water sports, two marinas at 4 kilometres provide berths and clubs. Cultural recreation, the Alcazaba, Picasso Museum and historic centre, is a short train or car journey east.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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| 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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Against the wider Costa del Sol market, this penthouse occupies a distinct position: it is a city property, not a resort one. The documented comparables underline the difference. 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 cheaper, but all peripheral or resort-adjacent developments where a car is generally necessary and where winter activity thins out. At roughly €6,800 per square metre, this property commands a city-centre-adjacent premium. What that premium buys is documented in the location data: a hospital within 642 metres, three rail stations within 1.4 kilometres, fifty bus stops, and a year-round Spanish urban economy with 49 restaurants and 81 pharmacies in a two-kilometre radius. Marbella, 10 kilometres west by the comparative dataset, competes on resort lifestyle, gated communities, beach clubs and golf at the doorstep, and typically delivers less internal floor area at this budget. Málaga itself has repositioned over the past decade as a cultural and tech-employment city, which supports off-season rental demand and residential liquidity; the local transaction count of 3,916 in the dataset is an indicator of an active market. For buyers whose priority is a Mediterranean holiday home in a quiet resort, the cheaper comparables may serve better. For buyers who want coastal living embedded in a functioning city with the airport 8 kilometres away, this property's profile is closer to a Barcelona or Valencia urban-coastal proposition than to a typical Costa del Sol one, and that is the honest frame for the price difference.
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