This two-bedroom, one-bathroom resale apartment is situated in central Fuengirola, directly opposite the town's bus station and within walking distance of the seafront. The property dates from 1970, offers 83 m² of built space, and requires renovation. The building includes a lift and wheelchair access. The surrounding area is fully urban, with a supermarket 112 m away, a pharmacy 226 m away, and the nearest beach roughly 660 m from the door. Fuengirola's train station is 500 m away, providing a direct connection to Málaga and the airport. The asking price is €450,000.
Within Fuengirola, this apartment competes with both resale stock and new-build projects. New developments currently listed include Residencial Sunhill (from €328,000), Astra Homes (from €334,000) and Artemisa (from €369,000), all at lower entry prices than this property's €450,000. The comparison requires context: new-build pricing typically applies to smaller units or locations further from the town's core, and new properties come with modern energy performance, warranties and lower maintenance exposure, whereas this apartment's budget must include renovation on top of the purchase price. The property's distinguishing asset is its position: opposite the bus station, 500 m from the Cercanías train to Málaga and the airport, and a flat 650 m walk to Blue Flag beaches. Few new-build sites in the town match this level of transport integration. Regionally, Fuengirola sits between Marbella (24 km) and Málaga city (27 km), and its property market recorded 2,391 transactions, an active volume that supports liquidity for resale buyers. The town's density (85,211 inhabitants on 10.4 km²) and tourism base of 8,085 hotel beds mean rental demand exists, though no rental yield data is included here and any investment case must be built independently. Buyers weighing this property against coastal alternatives should treat the decision as a trade between centrality and condition: an established address at the town's transport hub versus newer construction with modern specifications elsewhere in the municipality.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Fuengirola's commercial centre, opposite the bus station. Shops, pharmacies, banks and restaurants are within a short walk. Playa de Fuengirola and Playa de San Francisco are around 650 m away. The train station is 500 m from the property. This is an established urban setting, not a residential resort area.
The property functions as a town apartment for year-round or seasonal living. Two bedrooms and one bathroom suit a couple, a small family, or single occupancy. The building has a lift and step-free access. A kitchen with patio, fitted wardrobes and air conditioning are present. A car is not required for daily errands.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 1970 and the apartment is listed as completed and habitable in its current state, but renovation is required. There is no developer warranty, phased delivery, or show home. Purchase follows the standard resale process with immediate availability upon completion.
The property offers one bathroom only. There is no parking space, storage room, communal pool, garden, terrace or sea view listed. The interior requires renovation. Views are urban and face the street. No information on energy performance certificates or community fees is included in the available data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a lock-up town base without car dependency matches the profile: every daily service, shopping, pharmacy, medical centres, transport, lies within a short walk. A couple relocating year-round who prioritise interior space over terraces or pool areas will find the 83 m² layout and generous lounge relevant. Buyers intending to renovate to their own specification may see value in a sound 1970s building with lift access, using the renovation budget to modernise systems and finishes. The property also suits occupants with reduced mobility or those planning to age in place: the building offers wheelchair access and a lift, and the flat route to the beach and station removes physical barriers. Conversely, the profile does not match buyers wanting a second home with outdoor living space, pool access, parking, or sea views, none of these are present. Nor does it suit households needing a second bathroom. Buyers comparing against new-build alternatives should weigh the renovation requirement and the 1970 construction date against the lower entry price of new developments elsewhere in the town, while noting the unmatched centrality of this specific address opposite the bus station and 500 m from the train.
The building was completed in 1970, which frames expectations for construction and current condition. The listing states explicitly that renovation is required. Interior photographs show a functional layout with classic furnishings in the living-dining room, a wooden bed in the bedroom, and a bathroom with bidet, shower and cabinet, finishes consistent with an older resale property awaiting modernisation. Existing features include a fully fitted kitchen with patio, fitted wardrobes, and air conditioning, indicating that some climate control and storage infrastructure is already in place. Security equipment is limited to an entry phone. There is no data on the building's thermal insulation, window glazing, electrical installation state, or an energy performance certificate, buyers should commission a technical survey (inspección técnica de edificios, where applicable) and check the ITE status given the building's age. Renovation of a 1970s apartment typically involves updating electrical wiring, plumbing, and possibly the bathroom and kitchen installations, and buyers should factor this into total acquisition cost. The building does provide a lift and step-free access, which is not universal in Fuengirola's older stock. Community fees, building maintenance plans and any pending comunidad assessments are not included in the available data and should be verified through the community administrator before purchase.
The asking price is €450,000 for a completed, immediately available resale apartment. At 83 m² built, this corresponds to roughly €5,400 per square metre, a level consistent with central Fuengirola locations near the seafront and transport hub. For comparison, new-build projects in Fuengirola start at €328,000 (Residencial Sunhill), €334,000 (Astra Homes) and €369,000 (Artemisa), though those figures typically apply to different sizes and locations. Buyers should budget additionally for renovation, which the property's condition requires, plus purchase costs of approximately 10, 12 per cent of the price.
Daily life here is organised around the compact, walkable centre of Fuengirola. The front door opens onto a commercial district where a supermarket sits 112 m away and a pharmacy 226 m, errands that take minutes on foot rather than by car. The bus station opposite the building connects the town with Málaga, Marbella and inland villages, while the Cercanías train station 500 m away runs along the coast to Málaga city and the airport. The rhythm of the area is urban and year-round rather than seasonal: 217 restaurants and 64 cafés operate within a 2 km radius, and the town's 85,000 residents sustain activity through the winter months. The beach sits at the end of a roughly 650 m walk over flat terrain, the gradient towards the sea measures under 3 per cent, so no stairs or hills interrupt the route. The apartment itself, at 83 m² with two bedrooms and a generous lounge, suits occupants who value interior space and centrality over outdoor areas; no terrace or communal pool is included. The kitchen opens onto a patio, which provides light and ventilation. The marina at Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola lies 600 m away, adding a second recreational axis beyond the beachfront. Occupants should expect typical town-centre conditions: street-facing views, ambient urban noise, and steady foot traffic in the surrounding commercial zone.
The immediate environment is dense and service-rich. Within a 2 km radius the data records 217 restaurants, 64 cafés, 37 pharmacies, 27 banks and 9 dentists, a concentration that makes car ownership optional. Fuengirola train station sits 500 m from the apartment, on the C-1 line running to Málaga Centro and Málaga Airport, with further stations at Carvajal (3.7 km) and Torremuelle (6.4 km). Fourteen public transport lines and 33 stops serve the municipality. Healthcare access involves 3 health centres in the town, with the nearest hospital 8.5 km away. Education provision covers 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, relevant for permanent residents. Sports infrastructure is extensive for a town of this size: 269 facilities are recorded, including Complejo Deportivo Municipal Elola (500 m), Pabellón Juan Gómez Juanito (700 m) and the Piscina María Peláez swimming pool (500 m). An EV charging point sits 92 m from the building. The contrast with resort-style districts is clear: this is a working town centre where buses depart from across the street and commerce continues twelve months a year.
The map shows the apartment's position in central Fuengirola, opposite the bus station, with the beachfront roughly 650 m to the south and the train station 500 m to the east. Distances shown are straight-line measurements; walking routes through the town's grid are slightly longer but flat throughout.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Fuengirola occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol Occidental, 27 km from Málaga city (579,000 inhabitants) and 24 km from Marbella (148,000 inhabitants), with Algeciras 87 km to the south. The town itself has 85,211 registered inhabitants (2025) on just 10.4 km² of territory, making it one of the most densely populated municipalities on the coast. Tourism infrastructure includes 25 hotels with 8,085 beds, sustaining activity beyond the summer months. The apartment's specific position, opposite the bus station, 500 m from the train station, places it at the town's principal transport node.
Beaches: Playa de Fuengirola (658 m), Playa de San Francisco (661 m) and Playa de Santa Amalia (668 m) all lie within a ten-minute walk; Playa de los Boliches is 1.2 km away. Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) is 18 km straight-line, roughly 20 minutes by train from Fuengirola station, 500 m from the apartment. Gibraltar airport is 79 km. Cities: Marbella lies 24 km west and Málaga city 27 km east, both reachable by bus from the station opposite the building. Golf: three courses sit within 5 km, Campo Los Lagos (3.8 km), Cerrado del Águila (3.9 km) and Mijas Golf (4.4 km). Marina: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 600 m. Hospital: 8.5 km. Supermarket: 112 m.
| 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 records 3,897 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.7°C, with typical monthly averages ranging from 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer, a pattern that supports outdoor use of the town for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, spans approximately four months. The town sits at 14 m above sea level, and the route from the apartment to the beach has a gradient of only 2.8 per cent, effectively flat, with no stairs or inclines between the building and the seafront. Rainfall concentrates in autumn and winter months; summers are dry. The urban setting means the microclimate around the apartment itself reflects street-level conditions rather than vegetation or open water cooling, and the existing air conditioning unit addresses summer heat indoors.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Fuengirola holds four Blue Flag beaches: Boliches-Gaviotas, Carvajal, Castillo-Ejido and Fuengirola. The nearest to the apartment, Playa de Fuengirola and Playa de San Francisco, are around 650 m away on foot. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 600 m from the building, operates as a marina with berths and waterfront dining. Golfers can reach Campo Los Lagos at 3.8 km, Cerrado del Águila at 3.9 km and Mijas Golf at 4.4 km. Public sports facilities include Complejo Deportivo Municipal Elola (500 m), Pabellón Juan Gómez Juanito (700 m) and Polideportivo Las Cañadas (1.0 km), plus the Piscina María Peláez public pool (500 m) for swimming outside the sea season. The municipality records 269 sports facilities in total.
269 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Fuengirola occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol Occidental, 27 km from Málaga city (579,000 inhabitants) and 24 km from Marbella (148,000 inhabitants), with Algeciras 87 km to the south. The town itself has 85,211 registered inhabitants (2025) on just 10.4 km² of territory, making it one of the most densely populated municipalities on the coast. Tourism infrastructure includes 25 hotels with 8,085 beds, sustaining activity beyond the summer months. The apartment's specific position, opposite the bus station, 500 m from the train station, places it at the town's principal transport node.
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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Ref: VL311686
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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