This completed one-bedroom apartment of 72 m² is situated in an urbanised setting west of Málaga city, within walking distance of daily amenities and approximately 3 km from the nearest beaches. Delivered in 2008 (indicative) and recently renovated, the property includes a garage parking space, storage, and a top-floor terrace of approximately 20 m² with a south-east orientation. Community facilities comprise a swimming pool, gym, saunas and communal gardens. The location benefits from proximity to two commuter train stations and 22 public transport stops, with Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport roughly 8 km away by road.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in the Los Prados area on the western side of Málaga, an established urban district with shops, schools and health centres within a short radius. A supermarket is 73 m away, a pharmacy 211 m, and a hospital 642 m. The nearest train station, Los Prados, is 0.8 km away, and four public transport lines serve the area through 22 stops.
The apartment suits a single occupant or couple seeking a low-maintenance urban base with water views from the top floor. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, separate shower and double sink. Fitted wardrobes, a lift, air conditioning (hot and cold) and private terrace provide the core practical facilities. Communal leisure facilities reduce the need for external memberships.
This is a resale property in a development completed in 2008 (indicative), not a new-build project. The unit has been recently renovated, which typically means updated finishes and fittings rather than a new construction warranty. Buyers should verify the scope and date of the renovation and review the community's building maintenance records through their legal adviser.
The property offers one bedroom and 72 m² of living space, which limits capacity for families or frequent guests. There is a single bathroom despite its double-sink layout. The swimming pool, gym and saunas are communal, not private. The terrace, at approximately 20 m², is the main outdoor space; there is no private garden. Views are partially oriented and depend on the top-floor position.
This property aligns with several recognisable situations. A single professional or couple relocating to Málaga for work would value the commuter rail access at 0.8 km and the 8 km distance to the airport, combined with a hospital within 650 m. Part-year residents seeking a lock-up-and-leave base benefit from the garage, storage, lift and communal maintenance, plus a recently renovated interior that limits immediate works. Buyers prioritising walkability, the supermarket at 73 m and pharmacy at 211 m, over a resort or rural setting will find the district matches that requirement. Investors considering rental use should note the one-bedroom format, the year-round urban population of the district, and the 3,163 property transactions recorded in the wider dataset as an indicator of market activity. The property is less suited to buyers needing two or more bedrooms, a private pool or garden, or a gated resort environment with 24-hour reception. Those seeking new-build warranties should also note the 2008 construction date, notwithstanding the renovation. Frequent guests may find the single bathroom a constraint, even with its double-sink configuration. Finally, buyers whose priority is immediate beach proximity should weigh the roughly 3 km distance to the coast against the urban conveniences the location provides.
The property was completed in 2008 and has since been renovated, according to the listing condition. The photographic record shows a modernised interior: a living room with direct balcony access, and a bathroom fitted with a bathtub, a separate shower enclosure and a double vanity sink, a configuration more commonly found in larger units. Air conditioning provides both hot and cold climate control, and fitted wardrobes are present in the bedroom. As a top-floor unit, the apartment carries a terrace of approximately 20 m² with a grill and garden views, orientated to the south-east for morning and midday sun. The building includes a lift, and the unit comes with a dedicated garage parking space and a storage room, practical inclusions that address two common gaps in Spanish apartment living. Community facilities comprise a swimming pool, gym, saunas and landscaped communal gardens, maintained through the community fee structure. The listing also registers sea views, plausible given the seventh-floor-type elevation implied by the top-floor position and the low-rise character of parts of the surrounding district. Buyers should treat renovation scope as a verification item: request documentation of works, check the age of the air conditioning system and white goods, and review the community's building survey (ITE) status, which applies to buildings of this age in Andalusia. No energy certificate rating was supplied in the dataset; this should be requested, as it is legally required for sale.
The property is listed at €359,000 for a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment of 72 m², which equates to approximately €4,990 per square metre. This is a completed, immediately available resale unit, there is no phased release or off-plan pricing. The price includes a garage parking space and storage, both material additions in an urban district where parking can otherwise be constrained. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, though those projects differ in location, size and specification. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs (transfer tax, notary, registry) and community fees covering the pool, gym and garden maintenance.
Daily life here is organised around urban convenience. The supermarket sits essentially at the doorstep at 73 m, a pharmacy is a two-minute walk, and a hospital lies within 642 m. Within a two-kilometre radius, the data lists 23 restaurants, 27 pharmacies, 7 banks and 4 cafés, meaning almost all routine errands can be completed on foot or by bicycle. The district is genuinely residential rather than resort-based: 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the area indicate an established year-round population, and two health centres operate nearby. The apartment's rhythm is shaped by its top-floor position and south-east orientation: morning and midday sun on the terrace, with sea views registered in the property data. The terrace includes a grill area, which extends usable living space during the warmer months. Being a 2008 building with a lift, the property functions as a practical lock-up-and-leave base or a full-time residence for one or two people. The flat terrain, the slope towards the coast measures roughly 1.1%, makes walking and cycling realistic options for most journeys. Public transport coverage is substantial for a suburban district: 22 stops across four lines, plus two Cercanías commuter stations within 1.6 km, connecting to Málaga city centre and the airport corridor. The immediate surroundings include sports facilities such as the Los Prados football ground at 0.6 km. Tourism is present but concentrated elsewhere: the 24 hotels listed within the radius cluster around the airport and seafront, so the immediate street environment remains predominantly local rather than visitor-oriented.
The Los Prados district functions as a working residential neighbourhood on Málaga's western side. Amenities cluster tightly: supermarket at 73 m, pharmacy at 211 m, hospital at 642 m, and an electric vehicle charging point at 434 m. Sports infrastructure is local and accessible, Campo de Fútbol Los Prados at 0.6 km and Petanca Los Prados at the same distance. The environment is flat, at 37 m above sea level, so walking and cycling are practical. The wider radius contains 19 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, 27 pharmacies and two health centres, indicating year-round services rather than seasonal tourism provision. Transport connectivity is a defining feature: Los Prados station (0.8 km) and Guadalhorce and Clínico stations (both 1.6 km) provide Cercanías links towards Málaga centre, the airport and Fuengirola, supplemented by 22 bus stops across four lines. The immediate streetscape is urban rather than coastal-resort in character; hotels in the dataset (24 within the radius) cluster towards the airport boulevard and seafront, leaving the residential core comparatively local in atmosphere.
The map shows the property's position within Málaga's western residential districts, equidistant in practical terms from the city centre and the airport corridor. Note the cluster of amenities immediately around the pin, supermarket, pharmacy and hospital, the Cercanías rail line to the north, and the coastal beaches 3 km to the south across flat terrain.
The property occupies the western corridor of Málaga city, between the city centre and the airport, rather than the resort belt of the western Costa del Sol. This positions it closer to urban employment, the university district (Clínico station at 1.6 km) and transport infrastructure than to golf-and-marina enclaves such as Estepona or Marbella. Fuengirola and Benalmádena lie 25-35 km to the south-west along the commuter line, while the historic centre of Málaga is a short train or bus ride east. The setting is best described as city-adjacent residential with coastal access by short transfer.
The nearest beach, Playa de la Misericordia, lies approximately 3.0 km away; Playa Sacaba (3.4 km) and Playa de San Andrés (3.5 km) follow, all reachable by a flat cycle or a short drive. Málaga city centre is roughly 5-6 km to the east, with the marinas, IGY Málaga Marina and Marina Real Club Mediterráneo, at about 5.2 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 4 km in a straight line, or around 7.9 km by road, a transfer time of roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic. Golf options sit at mid-range distances: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 5.2 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km, and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 7.8 km. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 100 km straight-line to the south. Healthcare access is notably short, with a hospital at 642 m.
| Beach Distance | 3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 4 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 100 km |
| Los Prados | 0.8 km |
| Guadalhorce | 1.6 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,888 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.7°C, with monthly averages ranging between 12°C and 27°C. The swimming season, periods with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, spans about four months, roughly June through September or early October. Elevation is 37 m above sea level, and the terrain towards the coast is essentially flat, with a gradient of 1.1%, which suits walking and cycling without effort. The south-east orientation of the terrace aligns morning and midday sun with the main outdoor space, while the top-floor position reduces overlooking from neighbouring buildings. Natural viewing points within reach include Mirador Torre del Atabal (3.2 km) and the Observatorio de Aves Marinas seabird observatory (4.5 km), the latter reflecting the Guadalhorce river estuary nature area to the south-west.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest shoreline options are the city beaches to the south: Playa de la Misericordia (3.0 km), Playa Sacaba (3.4 km) and Playa de San Andrés (3.5 km), wide, sandy urban beaches backed by the Misericordia seafront promenade with its chiringuitos and the historic Baños del Carmen landmark. Further east lie Playa de la Malagueta (1.3 km per the location dataset, though straight-line figures vary by source) and the eastern city beaches. Golf is available at three courses within 8 km: Club de Golf de Guadalhorce, Club de Golf Málaga Parador (adjacent to the Guadalhorce estuary nature reserve) and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez. Waterfront recreation extends to two marinas at approximately 5.2 km. Local sports provision includes football grounds and petanca facilities within 1.1 km, and the wider radius contains multiple sports centres.
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: VL320859
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Against comparable listings in the wider region, this property is positioned as an urban Málaga unit rather than a coastal new-build. 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 lower entry points, but each represents a different proposition: eastern-costal, inland Mijas, and Estepona new-build respectively. At €359,000 for 72 m², this apartment prices at roughly €4,990 per square metre, which reflects Málaga city's market premium, the provincial capital has recorded sustained demand growth, evidenced by 3,163 transactions in the dataset area. What the comparators typically offer in exchange is newer construction and resort-style settings; what this property offers is immediate walkability (supermarket at 73 m, hospital at 642 m), commuter rail at 0.8 km, a 10-15 minute airport transfer, and proximity to a provincial capital's full service economy, 19 primary schools, two health centres and 27 pharmacies within 2 km. For lifestyle buyers focused on beachfront living, Estepona or a Torre del Mar seafront unit may deliver more direct coastal character. For buyers valuing year-round urban function, connectivity and rental resilience outside the summer season, the Málaga position competes on different terms. The one-bedroom format caps both household size and, in some market segments, resale liquidity, so the comparison should be made against similarly sized units rather than family-oriented new-builds. Community fees covering the pool, gym, saunas and gardens should also be compared against the lower running costs of developments with fewer shared facilities.
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