This ground-floor apartment sits in the urban core of Fuengirola, a coastal city of roughly 85,000 residents on the Costa del Sol, 18 km from Málaga Airport. The property comprises 49 m² of built area with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and an 8 m² private terrace, completed in 2007 and presented in ready-to-occupy condition. The beach is around 650 metres away on flat terrain, and a supermarket, pharmacy and the Cercanías train station are all within a short walk. The south orientation and urban setting place daily amenities, schools and leisure facilities within walking distance, reducing dependence on a car.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in a built-up, central district of Fuengirola, roughly 650, 670 metres from three beaches including Playa de San Francisco. The marina is about 600 metres away, Miramar Shopping Centre is walkable, and the Fuengirola train station sits 500 metres from the door. The surrounding blocks contain shops, cafés and schools rather than resort infrastructure.
The layout serves two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a combined living space of 49 m² plus an 8 m² terrace. A fully fitted kitchen and a south-facing terrace support year-round use. The ground-floor position removes stair and lift dependency, and street-level access suits occupants prioritising convenience over views.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 2007 (completion year indicative) and the apartment is described as finished and in good condition, available for immediate occupation. No construction phases, developer payment structure or delivery risk apply. Interior photographs show unfurnished rooms with wood flooring, ready for the buyer's own furnishing.
The property does not include private parking (street parking only), a storage room, a communal pool or a garden. There is no sea view and no furnishing. At 49 m² the internal space is compact for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout. No lift dependency is removed by design, and no energy certificate details are stated in the available data.
Ref: VL563940
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment matches several recognisable situations. First, buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave coastal base: the compact size, ground-floor access and walkable location reduce maintenance and management burden for absentee owners. Second, permanent residents who want to live without a car: supermarket, pharmacy, medical centres, schools and the train station fall within walking range, and Málaga Airport is 18 km away. Third, buyers with a budget around €240,000 who find new-build pricing in Fuengirola out of reach, comparable new stock starts €10,000, 45,000 higher, and who accept a 2007 building in exchange for the central position. Fourth, investors considering the rental market: Fuengirola recorded 2,391 property transactions and sustains 25 hotels, indicating steady visitor demand, and a two-bathroom layout is practical for short-term letting. The fit is weaker for buyers who require private parking, a communal pool, generous internal space or views; 49 m² for two bedrooms is compact, and the only outdoor area is an 8 m² terrace. Buyers sensitive to summer-season bustle should note that central Fuengirola is considerably busier in July and August than in winter months.
The building dates from 2007, placing it in the mid-2000s Spanish construction period, when cavity insulation standards were lower than under the current technical building code but build quality on the Costa del Sol was generally sound. The apartment is described as in good condition with a maintained interior. Available photographs show a modern bathroom with a shower unit, empty rooms with wood-effect flooring and sliding doors, a bedroom with built-in wardrobe space, and a balcony accessed via sliding glazing, a consistent picture of a property that has been updated rather than left original. The kitchen is fully fitted. Utilities are connected to mains electricity. No energy performance certificate details are provided in the available data; buyers of pre-2007-stock apartments should request the certificate, as Spanish law requires it for sale and it indicates expected heating and cooling costs. Two practical points merit attention at viewing: first, ground-floor units in urban Andalusia benefit from cooler summer interiors but require attention to window security and, in some cases, humidity management in bathrooms without external ventilation; the presence of two bathrooms in a 49 m² unit suggests one may be interior or mechanically ventilated. Second, the south orientation supports passive warmth in winter, which reduces heating demand in a climate averaging 18.7°C annually. The building's communal areas and any community fees are not specified in the data and should be verified.
The asking price is €240,000, which works out to roughly €4,900 per m² of built area, a figure that reflects the central location and dual-bathroom layout rather than surface area. Within Fuengirola, comparable new-build projects start higher: Luminal Homes from €282,450, Edificio Lúxor from €285,000 and Urban City Horizon from €250,000. This positions the property below the entry price of newer stock, with the trade-off of a 2007 build and no communal facilities. The property is not furnished; the kitchen is fully fitted.
Daily life here is organised around walking. A supermarket sits 112 metres from the entrance, a pharmacy 226 metres, and an electric vehicle charging point 92 metres away, which indicates how dense the surrounding service network is. The neighbourhood functions as ordinary residential Fuengirola: bakeries, banks, schools and medical centres within a two-kilometre radius, the data lists 217 restaurants, 37 pharmacies and 27 banks in that circle, rather than as a seasonal resort zone. Occupants can reach the beach in under ten minutes on foot along a flat route (gradient around 2.8%), making morning swims or evening walks along the Paseo Marítimo a realistic routine rather than a planned excursion. The Cercanías station at 500 metres connects westward to Los Boliches and Benalmádena and onward to Málaga, while 14 local bus lines and 33 stops cover the city. The ground-floor position means the 8 m² south-facing terrace functions as the main outdoor space; it receives direct daylight but the compact urban plot means neighbouring buildings partially shape exposure. Car ownership is optional for daily needs, though street parking, the only parking option, requires local knowledge of availability and seasonal pressure. The apartment's two bathrooms and compact double-bedroom layout suit couples, small families or dual-use as a residence and rental base. Noise levels reflect the urban location: this is a lived-in Spanish town centre, quieter in winter than in July and August, when Fuengirola's 8,085 hotel beds fill the surrounding streets.
The immediate environment is dense, serviced and flat. Within a two-kilometre radius the data records 217 restaurants, 64 cafés, 37 pharmacies, 27 banks and 9 dentists, a level of provision characteristic of a city centre rather than a suburb. The nearest hospital is 8.5 km away, with three local health centres covering routine care, and 15 primary schools plus 10 secondary schools serve the municipality, making the location workable for families. Recreational infrastructure is close at hand: the Complejo Deportivo Municipal Elola sports centre is 500 metres away, Piscina María Peláez 500 metres, and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola 600 metres. For outdoor activity beyond the town, three golf courses, Los Lagos (3.8 km), Cerrado del Águila (3.9 km) and Mijas Golf (4.4 km), sit just inland. Fuengirola counts 269 sports facilities in total. The municipality is compact at 10.4 km², so nothing within the city is more than a short drive or bus ride. The terrain is essentially flat at 14 m elevation, which matters for cycling and walking. The train line connects to Málaga in around 40 minutes, and Marbella is 24 km west along the A-7/N-340 corridor.
The map shows the apartment's position in central Fuengirola, within the block pattern between the town centre and the coastline. The beach, marina, train station and Mirimar Shopping Centre all fall inside a walkable ring around the property, while the golf courses lie inland to the north and Málaga Airport to the east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Fuengirola occupies the central stretch of the Costa del Sol Occidental, between Málaga (27 km, population 579,000) and Marbella (24 km, population 148,000). It is one of the smaller municipalities by area, 10.4 km², but densely populated at around 85,000 residents, giving it an urban character unusual for its size. This apartment sits in the central town zone near the marina, which places it closer to amenities than the outlying districts of Los Boliches or Carvajal. The position trades sea views and resort tranquillity for walkable access to services, transport and the beach.
Distances from the property: beach 650, 670 m (Playa de Fuengirola, Playa de San Francisco, Playa de Santa Amalia); Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport 18 km straight-line, typically a 20, 25 minute drive; Marbella 24 km; Málaga city 27 km; the nearest hospital 8.5 km. Golf: Los Lagos 3.8 km, Cerrado del Águila 3.9 km, Mijas Golf 4.4 km. Fuengirola train station is 500 m away with Cercanías service toward Málaga, and 14 bus lines with 33 stops operate locally. Gibraltar Airport is 79 km away as an alternative. Daily provisioning, supermarket 112 m, pharmacy 226 m, requires no vehicle.
| 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 around 3,897 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.7°C, with monthly averages ranging from roughly 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs approximately four months, although hardier swimmers extend this. The town sits at 14 m above sea level with a slope to the beach of 2.8%, effectively flat, which distinguishes it from hillside settlements such as Benalmádena Pueblo or parts of Mijas Costa, where access involves notable gradients. The immediate setting is urban rather than green: the data lists one park within two kilometres, so natural space is concentrated on the eight-kilometre coastline and the Paseo Marítimo rather than inland woodland. The south-facing terrace receives direct sun for most of the day, suited to outdoor living from spring through autumn.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Fuengirola holds four Blue Flag beaches: Boliches-Gaviotas, Carvajal, Castillo-Ejido and Fuengirola, a certification covering water quality, safety services and accessibility. From this apartment, Playa de San Francisco is approximately 400, 650 m away depending on access point, with Playa de Santa Amalia and Playa de los Boliches within 1.2 km. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 600 m away, offers moorings, sailing and boat trips. Golfers can reach three courses within a 4.5 km radius: Campo Los Lagos, Cerrado del Águila and Campo Los Olivos. Municipal sport is well provided for, with Complejo Deportivo Elola (500 m), Pabellón Juan Gómez Juanito (700 m) and Polideportivo Las Cañadas (1 km) nearby, plus the public Piscina María Peláez swimming pool at 500 m.
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Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Fuengirola occupies the central stretch of the Costa del Sol Occidental, between Málaga (27 km, population 579,000) and Marbella (24 km, population 148,000). It is one of the smaller municipalities by area, 10.4 km², but densely populated at around 85,000 residents, giving it an urban character unusual for its size. This apartment sits in the central town zone near the marina, which places it closer to amenities than the outlying districts of Los Boliches or Carvajal. The position trades sea views and resort tranquillity for walkable access to services, transport and the beach.
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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Within Fuengirola, this apartment competes on position rather than specification. Comparable new-build projects in the municipality, Luminal Homes (from €282,450), Edificio Lúxor (from €285,000) and Urban City Horizon (from €250,000), all start above this property's €240,000 asking price, reflecting the premium for newer construction, typically with communal pools, better energy ratings and allocated parking. The trade-off for the buyer here is roughly €10,000, 45,000 of price difference against the absence of those facilities and a 2007 build date. At approximately €4,900 per m², the apartment sits in line with central Fuengirola resale values, where the volume of 2,391 annual transactions indicates an active and liquid market. Regionally, Fuengirola differs from its neighbours in character. Marbella, 24 km west, offers larger plots, gated communities and a higher price ceiling; Málaga, 27 km east, provides a major-city economy and cultural infrastructure at generally lower coastal prices further from the shore; Benalmádena and Torremolillas, between Fuengirola and Málaga, mix hillside and coastal stock with more gradient. Fuengirola's defining features are density and flatness: 85,000 residents on 10.4 km², a single continuous seafront, and a commuter rail link to Málaga. For buyers prioritising walkability and year-round urban services over resort amenities, this central position is the differentiator; for buyers seeking parking, pools or space, the newer suburban developments, or coastal-fringe options in Mijas Costa, will compare more favourably despite the higher entry price. The location also suits rental strategies: 25 hotels and 8,085 beds indicate established visitor demand, and a two-bathroom layout at this price point is comparatively rare in the resale stock.
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