This completed two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is situated in the El Lago development within Los Flamingos, Málaga province, and was completed in 2006 (indicative). The property offers 129 m² of living space with a private terrace oriented to the west, overlooking golf course, mountain and open countryside. The residence forms part of a gated, low-density complex of two blocks with communal gardens and pool. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms. The asking price is €895,000, including furniture, a private underground garage space and a storage room.
At an asking price of €895,000 for 129 m², this apartment is positioned at the upper end of the regional scale for its size class. The listed comparables, 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 new-build developments at entry prices roughly a third of this property's asking figure. The difference reflects three factors. First, these comparables are typically smaller units; second, they are new-build with developer warranties and modern energy specifications, whereas this is a 2006 resale; third, location economics differ, the Málaga city fringe with airport access at 8 km, a hospital at 642 m and train links within 1.1 km carries urban-infrastructure value that more peripheral resort locations do not match. Against the wider Costa del Sol, the position trades resort seclusion for connectivity: 170 restaurants and 97 cafés within 2 km indicate a permanently active district, in contrast to quieter golf-resort communities further west towards Estepona where facilities cluster around hotel and golf operations. For buyers comparing options, the essential trade-off is between a furnished, immediately usable resale with complete urban services and sea access on flat terrain, versus newer, cheaper, more energy-efficient units in less central settings requiring a car for most daily tasks. Provincially, the median income of €16,450 and roughly 800 property transactions in the dataset frame a market where this price point sits well above the local mainstream buyer profile, orienting demand towards international and second-home purchasers.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in an urbanised setting with everyday amenities reachable on foot: a supermarket 73 m away, a pharmacy 211 m and a hospital 642 m. The nearest beach, Playa de San Andrés, lies 1.8 km away, with Playa de la Misericordia at 3.2 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 8 km away. Train stations at Barbarela, El Torcal and La Unión are all within 1.1 km, supporting car-free mobility.
Functionally, the property suits a two-person household or small family: two en suite bedrooms, a fully fitted kitchen, air conditioning, a lift, and both covered and open private terraces. Communal pool and gardens reduce maintenance responsibility. Underground parking and a storage room are included. The flat terrain (0.9% gradient towards the beach) makes walking and cycling realistic for daily errands and seaside visits.
The property is not new-build: construction was completed in 2006 (indicative). The listed condition is good to excellent. Buyers should expect a nineteen-year-old building with the corresponding technical profile rather than current developer warranties. Interior elements visible in the listing imagery include a modern white kitchen, a living room with fireplace, and a balcony with mountain views.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, sea view, underfloor heating, or a separate guest toilet. It has two bedrooms rather than three or more, and 129 m² of space, which limits layouts for larger households. There is no on-site school within the immediate complex; one primary school is listed in the wider area. Purchase is of an existing resale unit, not an off-plan or newly delivered home.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance Mediterranean base will find two en suite bedrooms, a manageable 129 m² and communal upkeep of pool and gardens practical for part-year or full-time residence. Buyers who prioritise walkability will value the supermarket at 73 m, pharmacy at 211 m and hospital at 642 m, alongside flat terrain and three train stations within 1.1 km, which reduces or removes car dependency. Households that want afternoon and evening outdoor living will find the west-facing covered and open terraces with golf and mountain views aligned with that pattern. Frequent flyers benefit from the airport being roughly 8 km away, one of the shorter airport distances on the coast. The property is less suited to buyers who need three or more bedrooms, a private pool or garden, direct sea views, or a newly constructed home with modern developer guarantees. It also does not suit those seeking a quiet rural setting: the district is urban, with high service density and corresponding activity. As a resale within an established gated resort, it matches buyers who prefer a finished, inspected, immediately usable property over off-plan waiting periods.
The building dates from 2006 (indicative) and is listed in good to excellent condition. Interior specification, based on listing imagery and stated features, includes a modern white kitchen with fitted units and a garden view, a living room with fireplace and integrated seating, a hallway with console and mirrors, and a bedroom opening onto a balcony with mountain views. There is also a patio with a grill area oriented to the mountains. Climate control is by air conditioning; no underfloor heating, central heating or energy performance certificate rating is stated in the available data, and buyers should request the applicable certificate, community fees and any planned building maintenance assessments. Both bathrooms are en suite, finished to the standard of the period with later updating where reflected in condition. Exterior elements include a covered terrace and a private terrace, communal Tuscan-style gardens and a communal pool. The building has a lift and underground parking with an included storage room. As a nineteen-year-old property, the technical review should cover the original installations, plumbing and electrical systems, air conditioning service history, and the condition of windows and terrace waterproofing, in line with normal due diligence for resale homes of this age in the region.
The asking price is €895,000 for a completed, furnished two-bedroom apartment of 129 m² with two bathrooms, an underground parking space and a storage room included. This equates to roughly €6,900 per m². At this budget the buyer acquires an existing (2006) resale property in a gated complex rather than a new-build unit; comparable new developments in the region, such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) or Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000), sit at substantially lower entry points but differ in size, location and specification. Availability concerns a single resale unit; pricing of similar units may vary with floor level and view.
Daily life here follows a compact urban rhythm. The supermarket is 73 m from the door, so grocery runs are a two-minute walk rather than a car trip. The pharmacy (211 m) and a hospital (642 m) sit within the same radius, which matters for older residents or families managing regular care. The surrounding district is dense with services: within a 2 km radius the data lists 170 restaurants, 97 cafés, 129 pharmacies, 59 banks and 15 dentists, so the area is busy and fully urbanised rather than secluded. For recreation, Playa de la San Andrés is 1.8 km away on flat terrain, a 20-25 minute walk or a short cycle. The Pabellón Deportivo Tiro de Pichón sports centre and football pitch lie 400 m away, and a tennis school at 700 m adds options for regular exercise. Transport is a defining feature: three Cercanías train stations within 1.1 km (Barbarela, El Torcal, La Unión), 21 bus stops and four public transport lines give access to the wider Málaga area without a car. An EV charging point is 434 m away. Within the complex itself, the gated setting, communal pool and gardens provide a quieter counterweight to the urban surroundings, and the west-facing terrace receives afternoon and evening sun, suited to outdoor dining with golf, mountain and countryside views.
The surroundings operate at urban density: within 2 km there are 170 restaurants, 97 cafés and 129 pharmacies, meaning noise, traffic and year-round activity rather than seasonal quiet. Everyday logistics are short: supermarket 73 m, pharmacy 211 m, hospital 642 m, dentist options within the radius. Recreational infrastructure is close, a sports pavilion and football pitch at 400 m, a tennis school at 700 m, and beaches from 1.8 km. The flat 0.9% gradient towards the coast makes walking and cycling practical for most errands. Rail access through Barbarela (0.7 km), El Torcal (1.0 km) and La Unión (1.1 km) stations connects to Málaga city and the airport corridor. Green and scenic anchors include viewpoints at Mirador de la Alcazaba (3.5 km) and Mirador Torre del Atabal (3.5 km), and golf courses from about 6-8 km. Marinas at IGY Málaga (3.4 km) and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo (3.5 km) extend the leisure offer. One primary school is listed in the area, a relevant limitation for families with children in education.
The map shows the property's position within the Málaga urban fabric: the coast and its beaches to the southeast, the airport to the west at roughly 8 km, and the city centre with its viewpoints and marinas within about 3.5 km. Note the cluster of stations and bus stops nearby, illustrating the walkable transport access described in the analysis.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Positioned in the Málaga metropolitan area, the property benefits from direct proximity to the provincial capital: the historic centre with the Alcazaba and its viewpoints is roughly 3.5 km away, and the marinas of the port district a similar distance. The airport corridor to the west is under 8 km, placing the property between the city and the western Costa del Sol towns such as Torremolinos and Benalmádena. Compared with inland or eastern districts, the location trades density for connectivity, everything from hospitals to train links is nearby, while quieter residential zones and golf-centred resorts lie further out along the coast.
Distances in summary: Playa de la Malagueta 1.3 km, Playa de San Andrés 1.8 km, Playa de la Misericordia 3.2 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 7.9-8 km away, a typical drive of 12-15 minutes outside peak traffic. Golf: Club de Golf Málaga Parador from about 6.2-8.2 km depending on route, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce 6.9-9.4 km, and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez 8.9-11 km. Supermarket 73 m, pharmacy 211 m, hospital 642 m, EV charging 434 m. Train stations within 1.1 km and 21 bus stops across four lines provide public transport redundancy. This concentration of urban services and transport nodes is the location's principal practical asset.
| Beach Distance | 1.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 101 km |
| Barbarela | 0.7 km |
| El Torcal | 1 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data indicates an average annual temperature of 18.8°C with a range of roughly 12-27°C across the year, and a historical figure of about 3,888 sunshine hours annually, high even by Spanish coastal standards. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, runs approximately five months. Elevation is low at 17 m above sea level, with a 0.9% gradient towards the beach, so the site is flat and there are no significant climbs between the property and the coast. The low elevation and urban position mean steady sea breezes in summer; winter lows around 12°C make heating relevant from December to February, for which the apartment relies on air conditioning. The combination of sunshine hours and flat terrain supports year-round outdoor use of the terraces, though the west orientation concentrates sun exposure in the afternoon and evening rather than the morning.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within 3.2 km: Playa de la Malagueta (1.3 km), the long-established city beach backed by chiringuitos; Playa de San Andrés (1.8 km), the closest to the property; and Playa de la Misericordia (3.2 km), a wide sand stretch popular with locals and kitesurfers. The data does not specify current Blue Flag status for these beaches, and buyers should verify the annual designations. Golf options begin with Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 6.2-8.2 km, followed by Club de Golf de Guadalhorce and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez, giving three courses within about 11 km. Sports facilities are closer still: the Tiro de Pichón pavilion and football pitch at 400 m and a tennis school at 700 m. Marinas at 3.4-3.5 km offer berths and sailing access, and viewpoints in the hills at 3.5 km provide walking routes with city and bay panoramas.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| 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: VL985060
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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