A two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment of 93 m² in central Fuengirola, offered at a fixed asking price of €255,000. The property dates from 1970, is key-ready in the sense that it can be transferred immediately, and requires renovation, a condition reflected in the asking price. The location is the main asset: the beach lies within walking distance, the train station is roughly 500 metres away, and shops, pharmacies and cafés surround the building. The apartment forms part of a gated complex with a communal pool and garden, a lift, communal parking and a south-east orientation with garden views.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the urban core of Fuengirola, approximately 400 metres as the crow flies from Playa de San Francisco and under 700 metres from two further beaches. A supermarket is about 112 metres away and a pharmacy 226 metres. Fuengirola train station is roughly 500 metres distant, giving a direct rail link towards Málaga. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies 18 km away in a straight line.
The home offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and 93 m² of living space, with a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes and part furnishing. It is oriented south-east with views over the communal garden. As a 1970s property needing renovation, it suits buyers who want to determine their own finish and layout within an established urban setting rather than a new-build specification.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1970 and the apartment is available immediately upon transfer. Delivery dates therefore do not apply. The stated condition is renovation required, and the fixed asking price of €255,000 should be assessed alongside the expected budget for modernisation works, which the buyer will need to arrange independently.
The property offers one bathroom only and no private garden or private pool; outdoor space is communal, as is parking, which is not assigned to an individual space in the data. There is no private terrace mentioned. The interior requires renovation throughout. Buyers seeking turnkey condition, contemporary insulation standards or a dedicated parking space should factor these limitations into their assessment.
Ref: VL167093
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits several recognisable buyer situations. The first is the renovation-minded purchaser: someone who wants to control the finish, materials and layout of a coastal home and accepts a 1970s shell in exchange for a lower entry price than any comparable new-build in the town. The second is the investor targeting Fuengirola's rental market, where the combination of a 400-metre beach distance, a railway station within walking distance and a year-round town of 85,000 inhabitants supports both holiday and long-term letting, subject to local licensing rules. The third is the part-year resident or downsizer who values not owning a car: the flat gradient, the train link and the density of shops mean daily errands are feasible on foot or by bicycle. The property fits less well for buyers who require two bathrooms, turnkey condition, a private terrace or a dedicated parking space, none of which the data confirms. It also suits those who prefer an established neighbourhood over a new urbanisation: schools, health centres and sports facilities already exist here rather than being delivered in phases. Households planning full-time residence with children will find fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools in the municipality, though the immediate street environment is busier than peripheral areas.
The building stock of 1970 on this stretch of the Fuengirola coast typically consists of mid-rise blocks with concrete frame construction, and this apartment forms part of a gated complex with a lift, a relevant practical point for a mid-floor unit and for later life. Inside, the current specification is functional rather than contemporary: a fully fitted kitchen with a gas stove, a bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, a bedroom furnished with a double bed and dressers, and fitted wardrobes. Part furnishing means some items transfer with the sale while others do not. The declared condition is renovation required, which in practice for a property of this age usually concerns the kitchen and bathroom first, followed by electrical wiring, plumbing, windows and internal finishes. The photographs show the apartment in lived-in condition; no recent refurbishment is claimed. Utilities are connected, with electricity and drinkable water. Buyers should treat a technical survey as a standard step: pre-purchase inspection of the electrical installation, damp assessment and a check of the community's building maintenance records will inform the renovation budget more reliably than the asking price alone. Communal elements, the garden, pool, gate and parking area, are managed by the owners' community, whose fees the buyer should verify before committing. In short, the construction quality is that of a solid, ordinary 1970s Spanish apartment block whose value lies in location and floor area rather than in modern specification.
The asking price is fixed at €255,000 for this existing home, it is not a 'from' price. That figure places the property below the entry point of comparable new-build apartments in Fuengirola, which start at roughly €282,450 (Luminal Homes) and €285,000 (Edificio Lúxor), rising to €328,000 at Residencial Sunhill. The price differential reflects the 1970 construction date and the renovation requirement. Availability is immediate upon completion of the purchase process; there is no construction phase or delivery schedule to wait for. Buyers should budget separately for modernisation works, which will vary depending on the chosen scope.
Daily life here is structured around one of the most walkable stretches of the Costa del Sol. Fuengirola is a compact city of around 85,000 inhabitants on 10.4 km², which means density works in the resident's favour: a supermarket roughly 112 metres from the door, a pharmacy within 230 metres, and more than two hundred restaurants, sixty-plus cafés and twenty-seven banks within a two-kilometre radius. The railway station at about 500 metres connects the town along the coast towards Málaga, while fourteen bus lines and thirty-three stops cover the municipality. The rhythm of the area is urban-coastal: mornings can start with a walk to Playa de San Francisco under 450 metres away, evenings with the paseo marítimo, and the swimming season, measured at four months with sea temperatures of 20°C or more, stretches the usable beach year well beyond high summer. The apartment's south-east orientation brings morning and midday sun, with views over the communal garden rather than the street. A communal pool and garden provide outdoor space without private maintenance obligations. The gradient to the beach is a flat 2.8%, so no hills stand between the front door and the sea. Sport is well catered for, with Complejo Deportivo Municipal Elola 0.5 km away and a municipal swimming pool at a similar distance. The trade-off is intrinsic to the location: this is a busy, lived-in town centre that hums in summer and remains active year-round, not a quiet residential enclave.
The immediate surroundings are urban and complete. Within a two-kilometre radius the data counts 217 restaurants, 64 cafés, 37 pharmacies, 27 banks and 9 dentists, an infrastructure that functions twelve months a year rather than only in tourist season. The nearest supermarket at 112 metres makes daily shopping a two-minute walk. Healthcare is layered: pharmacies nearby for routine needs, three health centres in the municipality, and a hospital 8.5 km away as the crow flies. Education covers the full school cycle locally, with 15 primary and 10 secondary schools. For electric-vehicle owners, a charging point stands 92 metres from the building. Transport anchors the location: Fuengirola station at 0.5 km offers the Cercanías line towards Málaga, with Carvajal and Torremuelle stations further along, and the municipal bus network of 14 lines and 33 stops covers the town. A car is optional here, useful for excursions, unnecessary for daily life. The environment is animated rather than tranquil; the centre of Fuengirola carries tourist traffic in summer, with 25 hotels and around 8,000 beds in the municipality, but retains a permanent residential population that keeps services running out of season.
The map shows the apartment's position in central Fuengirola: roughly 400 metres from the beach, 500 metres from the train station and surrounded by the town's dense network of shops and cafés. Markers for the airport, golf courses and neighbouring towns indicate the wider reach of the location.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, Fuengirola occupies a central coastal position between the provincial capital and Marbella: Málaga lies 27 km away in a straight line and Marbella 24 km, both reachable by car or, for Málaga, by train. This places the apartment in one of the better-connected towns on the western Costa del Sol, closer to the airport than either of its larger neighbours. Compared with Marbella's resort profile, Fuengirola is denser, more residential and more affordable at entry level; compared with Málaga city, it is smaller and beach-focused. The town's year-round population and full service infrastructure distinguish it from seasonal resorts further along the coast.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de San Francisco, lies 0.4 km away, with Playa de Santa Amalia at 0.7 km and Playa de los Boliches at 1.2 km. The marina, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, is 0.6 km distant. Golfers reach Campo Los Lagos at 3.9 km, Cerrado del Aguila at 4.3 km and Campo Los Olivos at 4.6 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 18 km away in a straight line, a short car journey or a train ride from the nearby station. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 79 km away. Sports facilities cluster close by: Complejo Deportivo Municipal Elola at 0.5 km, Pabellón Juan Gómez Juanito at 0.7 km and a municipal swimming pool at 0.5 km. On foot or by bicycle, most daily amenities are reachable without a car thanks to the flat terrain and the dense street grid.
| Beach Distance | 0.4 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 18 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 79 km |
| Fuengirola | 0.5 km |
| Carvajal | 3.7 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Fuengirola sits at 14 metres above sea level on a coastal plain, with a gradient to the beach of just 2.8%, effectively flat walking throughout. The climate is Mediterranean with a strong marine influence: the average annual temperature is 18.7°C, and monthly averages range from about 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in high summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts around four months, though beach walking and outdoor life extend across the whole calendar. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler half of the year, leaving long dry summers. For residents this means that terrace and outdoor use is realistic from spring through late autumn, that the south-east orientation of this apartment captures morning sun year-round, and that the flat terrain keeps the area comfortable for walking and cycling even in the warmest weeks. Behind the town, the hills of Mijas rise within a few kilometres, giving inland excursion options within easy reach.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Fuengirola holds four Blue Flag beaches, Boliches-Gaviotas, Carvajal, Castillo-Ejido and the main Fuengirola beach, an indication of water quality and services along the municipal coastline. From this apartment, three beaches sit within roughly 700 metres: Playa de San Francisco (0.4 km), Playa de Santa Amalia (0.7 km) and, slightly further, Playa de Fuengirola. The marina at 0.6 km adds nautical recreation and waterfront dining. Golf is a regional draw, with three courses, Campo Los Lagos, Cerrado del Aguila and Mijas Golf, between 3.9 and 4.4 km away as the crow flies, all reachable within a short drive. The municipality counts 269 sports facilities, including the Elola sports complex and the municipal pool within 500 metres. For days off, Mijas pueblo and the inland trails of the Sierra de Mijas provide hiking within a short drive, while the coastal train links the beaches and towns towards Málaga.
269 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Fuengirola is a city on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. It is located on the central coast of the province and integrated into the region of the Costa del Sol and the Commonwealth of Municipalities of the Costa del Sol Occidental.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3°C | 48 mm |
| February | 14.4°C | 49 mm |
| March | 15.7°C | 86 mm |
| April | 17.5°C | 49 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 14 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 0 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 21 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 64 mm |
| November | 16.9°C | 106 mm |
| December | 14.8°C | 77 mm |
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Set against the current Fuengirola supply, this apartment occupies the entry tier of the market. The closest comparable new-build projects start higher: Luminal Homes from €282,450, Edificio Lúxor from €285,000 and Residencial Sunhill from €328,000, all 'from' prices on the same data. The gap of roughly €27,000 to €73,000 between this fixed asking price and those entry points is explained by age and condition: a 1970 building needing renovation versus newly delivered construction. For a buyer, the comparison therefore becomes a calculation rather than a preference, the renovation budget required to bring this unit to a comparable standard must be weighed against the price difference and the waiting time inherent in off-plan or newly built purchases. Locationally, the comparison is less clear-cut in the new-builds' favour. Central Fuengirola positions with a 400-metre beach distance, a 500-metre train station and a supermarket at 112 metres are not automatically matched by new developments, which often sit at the town's edges. Regionally, Fuengirola prices sit below Marbella equivalents for comparable coastal positions, while offering a year-round town of some 85,000 residents, 15 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and three health centres, services that seasonal resorts lack. The town registers around 2,391 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market with liquidity for later exit. Median provincial income of €16,450 per inhabitant contextualises local purchasing power and the weight of international buyers in this segment. For rental investors, the transport links and year-round population support both seasonal and long-term strategies, subject to regional licensing requirements. In summary: this property trades new-build specification for a central position and a lower entry price, and the buyer's renovation plan determines which side of that trade wins.
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