This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is situated on Avenida Acapulco in Los Boliches, Fuengirola, approximately 600 metres from the beach. Built in 1985, the property offers 78 m² of living space plus a 9 m² south-west-facing covered terrace. It occupies the third floor of a building with a lift within a residential complex that includes a communal swimming pool. The asking price is €273,000. The apartment requires modernisation, which allows the future owner to renovate it to their own specifications. Los Boliches is an established coastal district with shops, schools and a train station within short reach.
Measured against current new-build offerings on the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a specific niche: an established, beachside resale property priced at €273,000 in a location where new construction commands a premium. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, a comparable entry price, but Torre del Mar lies east of Málaga, roughly 40 minutes further along the coast, with a different demand profile and cooler winter microclimate. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000, which is lower, though Mijas inland locations involve hillside terrain and greater dependence on a car, whereas this apartment sits on flat ground 600 metres from the sand. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000, some €48,000 above this asking price; Estepona is further from Málaga airport and the Fuengirola employment and services corridor. The trade this property offers is clear: a 1985 building requiring works, exchanged for a location, Los Boliches, where new-build equivalents would be considerably more expensive or simply unavailable, given how built-up the Fuengirola coastline already is. The local market context supports resale liquidity: approximately 2,169 housing transactions per year are recorded in the area, and the district's year-round population, schools and health centres distinguish it from purely seasonal resorts such as parts of Estepona. Buyers comparing options should weigh renovation costs, commonly €15,000 to €35,000 for a full modernisation of a unit this size, against the price gap to new-build alternatives, while noting that new-build purchases carry their own costs and delivery timelines. The rental restriction also matters for comparison: communities in newer Fuengirola developments increasingly impose similar rules, but buyers comparing with developments where holiday letting is permitted should factor in the different income potential.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in Los Boliches, a residential district of Fuengirola, roughly 600 metres from Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal. Torreblanca train station is 0.3 km away as the crow flies, and Los Boliches station 1.2 km. Shops, pharmacies and schools are within walking distance, and the district connects directly to the motorway towards Fuengirola centre, Benalmádena and Málaga.
The layout serves practical year-round living: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a generous kitchen with a separate utility room, and a bright living area opening onto a covered south-west-facing terrace. Air conditioning (hot and cold) is installed. The building has a lift, and the complex includes a communal pool. Mountain, garden and urban views are present from the apartment.
This is not a new-build project but an existing apartment completed in 1985 and available key-ready. The transfer can proceed once purchase formalities are completed. The property is marketed in its current condition and will benefit from modernisation; renovation timing and costs are to be arranged by the buyer after completion.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden or designated parking space; the pool is communal. Renovation is required, so move-in condition is not immediate without works. The community does not permit short-term holiday rentals; only long-term rentals are allowed. The building dates from 1985, which affects insulation standards compared with current new-build regulations.
This property fits a buyer who values location and walkability over turn-key finishing. Recognisable situations include: a household seeking a permanent residence near the coast that is prepared to renovate a 1985-built apartment to current standards; a second-home buyer who wants direct beach access and train connectivity without relying on a car; or a long-term investor, given that long-term rentals are permitted by the community. The two-bathroom layout suits couples, small families or hosts of visiting guests. The property is less suitable for buyers who require a parking space within the purchase, who want a private pool, or whose business case depends on short-term holiday letting, which the community prohibits. The requirement for renovation means the total outlay will exceed the asking price, and buyers should factor works, temporary accommodation during refurbishment if needed, and the age of the building's installations, plumbing, electrics and windows typically warrant inspection in properties of this vintage. For buyers comparing against new-build options, the trade-off is clear: this apartment offers an established neighbourhood, immediate beach proximity and a lower entry price, in exchange for carrying out and managing the modernisation themselves.
The apartment was completed in 1985 and its current finish reflects that period; the listing explicitly states that modernisation would benefit the property. The photographs show a functional galley kitchen with fitted cabinets, a bathroom with shower, toilet and storage, and a living-dining room opening onto the balcony, all serviceable but dated in style. Installed systems include air conditioning with both hot and cold functions, and the building is equipped with a lift, which is a practical consideration for a third-floor unit. Buyers should treat the following as inspection priorities typical for this construction era: electrical wiring capacity, plumbing condition, window glazing and thermal performance, given that 1985 predates current energy-efficiency requirements for Spanish residential construction. The positive structural elements are the separated utility room, the generous kitchen dimensions relative to the 78 m² footprint, and the covered terrace, which extends usable outdoor space across seasons. The communal complex provides a swimming pool for residents. Renovation scope is at the buyer's discretion; the layout, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate kitchen, does not require structural change to function well, so works can reasonably be limited to kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, surfaces and installations. Obtaining a technical survey before purchase is standard practice for properties of this age and will clarify the condition of the building's shared elements as well.
The asking price is a fixed €273,000 for the apartment as it stands, including its 78 m² of living space and 9 m² terrace. This is an existing home from 1985, not a new-build development with a price list, so no unit variation applies. Buyers should budget separately for the modernisation the property requires, as well as standard purchase costs such as transfer tax, notary and registry fees. For context, comparably positioned new-build projects elsewhere on the coast currently start from approximately €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, which places this apartment within the mid-range for a beachside location in the Fuengirola area. Availability is immediate upon completion of the purchase process.
Daily life around this apartment is organised around the compact, walkable street pattern of Los Boliches. Avenida Acapulco sits within an established urbanisation where supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and cafés are concentrated within roughly two kilometres, the area intelligence lists 71 restaurants, 26 cafés, 8 pharmacies and 7 banks in that radius. The beach at Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal is about 600 metres away on foot, with the gradient to the sea essentially flat, which makes the walk practical for daily use rather than an occasional outing. The apartment itself is arranged for routine living: the kitchen is generously sized and includes a separate utility room, an arrangement that suits households that cook at home, and the living area connects to a covered terrace oriented to the south and west, giving afternoon and evening light with views over the town, gardens and mountains. Torreblanca train station, 0.3 km away as the crow flies, provides a car-free connection along the coast, including to Fuengirola centre and Málaga airport. The rhythm of the district is that of a functioning residential neighbourhood rather than a seasonal resort: schools (15 primary and 10 secondary in the wider area), three health centres and consistent public transport with 8 lines and 50 stops support occupation throughout the year.
The surrounding area is dense with everyday services. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 71 restaurants, 26 cafés, 8 pharmacies, 7 banks and 2 dentists, which indicates that daily errands can be completed on foot. Education is well covered, with 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, and healthcare is represented by three health centres. Tourism infrastructure is present but secondary: 29 hotels with roughly 9,380 beds, meaning the district hosts visitors without being dominated by seasonal occupation. The nearest beach, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, lies 0.1 km away as the crow flies, roughly 600 metres on foot from the building, and the sand continues along Playa de los Boliches and Playa de Torreblanca, both 1.3 km away. For sports, Karting Mijas (1.6 km), Algarrobo Tennis & Country Club (1.8 km) and Mijas Lawn Bowls Club (2.2 km) offer structured recreation, and Piscina María Peláez (2.4 km) provides a public swimming option. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina is 2.6 km away. Housing activity in the area is substantial at around 2,169 transactions per year, reflecting a liquid and established resale market.
The map shows the apartment's position on Avenida Acapulco, with the beach line of Torreblanca-Carvajal immediately to the south, Torreblanca train station to the east and the residential grid of Los Boliches surrounding it. The markers indicate beaches, stations and sports facilities mentioned in this analysis, with distances given as the crow flies.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Los Boliches occupies a coastal position between Fuengirola centre and Benalmádena, two of the most established resort towns on the western Costa del Sol. Málaga city and Marbella lie equidistant at 25 km as the crow flies, placing the apartment within reach of both the provincial capital's cultural offer and Marbella's higher-priced market. Algeciras, at 88 km, marks the far edge of the region towards Cádiz province. The airport at 16 km straight-line distance is unusually close by Costa del Sol standards, shortening arrival and departure logistics for international owners.
Accessibility is one of the strongest attributes of this location. Torreblanca train station is 0.3 km away in a straight line, with Los Boliches (1.2 km) and Carvajal (1.3 km) stations as alternatives; the local Cercanías line runs to Fuengirola and to Málaga, including a stop for the airport. Eight bus lines and 50 stops serve the district. By car, the motorway connection mentioned in the listing provides access along the coast; Málaga and Marbella are each 25 km away as the crow flies, with Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 16 km straight-line distance and Gibraltar around 81 km. The beach is reachable on foot in a few minutes over flat terrain, so a car is not required for daily life, an advantage for buyers who prefer to be transport-independent. Parking in the immediate street is on-street, as no private space conveys with the apartment.
| Beach Distance | 0.1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 16 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 81 km |
| Torreblanca | 0.3 km |
| Los Boliches | 1.2 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Los Boliches sits at approximately 5 metres above sea level with a flat gradient towards the sea, so there are no hills between the apartment and the beach. The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 18.7°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season extends to roughly five months per year, during which sea temperatures remain at or above 20°C. This profile means outdoor use of the terrace is realistic for most of the year, particularly as it is covered and faces south-west, capturing afternoon and evening sun while offering shelter. The nearby viewpoints at Mirador Hermanos Nuñez Andreu (4.7 km) and Mirador Juan Antonio Gómez Alarcón (4.9 km) provide elevated outlooks over the coast for those seeking contrast with the flat shoreline. The mountain views visible from the apartment reflect the backdrop of the Sierra de Mijas immediately inland.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline here is the principal recreational asset. Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal begins 0.1 km away in a straight line, effectively at the end of the street, with Playa de los Boliches and Playa de Torreblanca 1.3 km further along. The area's swimming season of about five months supports beach use from late spring into autumn. Water-based facilities are concentrated at Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 2.6 km away, which offers moorings and maritime services. Golfers have access to three courses within a short drive: Campo Los Lagos (5.6 km), Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt (6.1 km) and Campo Los Olivos (6.1 km), the Mijas Golf complex effectively at doorstep distance. For family leisure, Karting Mijas (1.6 km) and the public pool Piscina María Peláez (2.4 km) add variety. Within the complex itself, the communal swimming pool covers daily summer use without leaving the grounds. An electric-vehicle charging point, the Fuengirola Supercharger, is 2.2 km away for EV owners.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| 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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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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