A two-bedroom penthouse for sale in Los Pacos, Fuengirola, with a fixed asking price of €375,000. The property measures 66 m² of living space, built in 2009 and delivered key-ready, and includes two terraces on opposite sides of the apartment, a lift, air conditioning, fitted wardrobes, and full furnishing. A private underground parking space, registered as a separate property unit, is included in the purchase price. From its top-floor position there are unobstructed views towards the Mediterranean and the surrounding mountains. The beaches of Fuengirola are roughly a 15-minute walk away, and daily amenities such as supermarkets, pharmacies and cafés are within walking distance.
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The penthouse stands in the heart of Los Pacos, a residential district of Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Shops, pharmacies, cafés and restaurants are within walking distance, and sports facilities lie almost directly opposite the building. Playa de los Boliches and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal are both 1.1 km away as the crow flies. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 16 km in a straight line from the property.
The apartment offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and 66 m² of living space, complemented by two terraces positioned on opposite sides, one shaded, one sunny. It is delivered fully furnished and in move-in condition, with air conditioning and fitted wardrobes already installed. A lift serves the building, and a private underground parking space is included. This configuration suits permanent residence as well as low-maintenance use as a holiday home.
This is an existing home, completed in 2009, not a new-build project. The property is key-ready and described as well maintained, with no renovation required. Any completion or handover date is indicative; in this case the purchase concerns a finished, sixteen-year-old apartment that can be transferred directly after the standard notarial process.
The property offers one bathroom only, which may limit suitability for households needing more sanitary facilities. Living space is 66 m², which is compact for a two-bedroom home. There is no private pool; residents share a communal swimming pool. The plot-related outdoor area registered is 20 m². Parking is limited to the single included underground space. No private garden is part of the property.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home on the Costa del Sol will find the combination of full furnishing, key-ready condition and a walkable neighbourhood directly relevant: arrival, unpacking and use can happen without renovation or furnishing projects. A permanent resident who wants to live without depending on a car benefits from the concentration of supermarkets, pharmacies, health centres and public transport, 7 lines and 50 stops serve the area, within short range. Households that value outdoor living but have a moderate budget may appreciate the two opposite-facing terraces, which extend the usable living area well beyond the 66 m² interior for much of the year. The buyer profile less obviously served includes larger families needing a second bathroom or more bedrooms, and buyers seeking a private pool or garden, since this property offers a communal pool only. The elevated position and panoramic views make it relevant for those who prioritise outlook and light over interior square metres. Finally, investors may note the location within an established rental area near Fuengirola's tourism infrastructure, 29 hotels and 9,381 beds indicate consistent seasonal demand, although rental performance depends on licence and regulation, which should be verified separately.
The apartment dates from 2009 and is presented in well-maintained, move-in condition, with the source material stating that no renovation is needed. Interior images show a modern kitchen with white cabinets and granite worktops, a furnished living room with sofa and armchair, and a floor plan with two bedrooms and a balcony. Fitted wardrobes are installed in the sleeping areas, and air conditioning provides climate control during the warmer months, relevant given monthly average temperatures that reach 26°C in summer. The property is sold fully furnished, which shortens the path to actual use considerably. Technical features include a lift in the building and a private underground parking space registered separately in the land registry, a point worth noting because it transfers as a distinct property unit rather than an informal arrangement. As with any sixteen-year-old building, buyers are advised to arrange a technical inspection to verify installation condition, community finances and any planned maintenance, since these factors sit outside the scope of the listing data. The exterior finishing consists of two private terraces, one at the front offering shade during the day and one on the opposite side in full sun, with outdoor furniture present on the rooftop terrace shown in the imagery. The communal swimming pool is shared with other residents of the community, and community fees apply as a recurring cost.
The asking price is fixed at €375,000 for this existing penthouse; it is not a from-price. The purchase includes a private underground parking space registered as a separate property unit, and the apartment is sold fully furnished, which affects the effective cost comparison with unfurnished alternatives. Within the wider region, new-build projects such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) advertise lower entry prices, but those concern new construction under development rather than a completed, furnished home in a central Fuengirola location. Local housing turnover in the area is substantial, with roughly 2,169 transactions per year, which indicates an active resale market.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around compact, walkable urban living. Los Pacos functions as a full-service neighbourhood: large supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and a wide choice of cafés and restaurants, 84 restaurants and 32 cafés are registered within 2 km, sit within easy walking distance. The owner can complete groceries, errands and social outings on foot, and the source material notes that a car is not a necessity, although the included underground parking space removes the usual parking pressure for those who do drive. The rhythm of the home itself is shaped by its two opposite-facing terraces. The front terrace offers shade during the middle of the day, while the second terrace receives direct sun, allowing residents to shift between cooler and warmer outdoor spaces as the day progresses. The top-floor position gives open views over the rooftops towards the sea and the mountains, which adds daylight and a sense of space to a relatively compact floor plan. Sports facilities lie almost directly opposite, including Algarrobo Tennis & Country Club at 0.7 km as the crow flies, and the communal pool provides an additional option during the warm months. The beaches of Fuengirola are approximately a 15-minute walk away, making an evening stroll along the seafront a realistic part of the weekly routine rather than an occasional outing.
Los Pacos is one of Fuengirola's established residential districts, located inland of the coastal promenade but still within walking distance of the sea, roughly 15 minutes on foot to the beaches, with Playa de los Boliches and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal both at 1.1 km in a straight line. The immediate area is amenity-dense: within 2 km there are 15 pharmacies, 7 banks, 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, which supports year-round family living rather than purely seasonal tourism. Healthcare is covered by 3 health centres in the vicinity. Sports and recreation options cluster nearby, including Algarrobo Tennis & Country Club (0.7 km), Karting Mijas (0.8 km), Mijas Lawn Bowls Club (1.1 km) and the public swimming pool Piscina María Peláez (1.5 km). Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, the town's marina, lies 2.2 km away as the crow flies. Public transport consists of 7 lines with 50 stops, covering local and regional connections. For viewing and leisure driving, three viewpoints in the Mijas hills sit between 4.2 and 4.9 km away. The area is urban in character, so residents should expect normal town-level activity and noise rather than rural quiet.
The map shows the penthouse in central Los Pacos, with Fuengirola's beaches at 1.1 km in a direct line and the tennis club almost opposite the building. Note that all distances shown are straight-line measurements; actual travel by road is longer. The airport, marina and golf courses frame the wider surroundings.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Los Pacos sits within Fuengirola, one of the most densely populated towns on the western Costa del Sol, positioned between Benalmádena and Mijas Costa. The district lies inland of the N-340/A-7 corridor, which links the town to Málaga city and Marbella in opposite directions. Within this regional frame, the property offers an urban-coastal position: close to Fuengirola's services and transport, roughly 16 km in a straight line from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, and within easy reach of the Mijas hills for inland excursions. Compared with quieter residential zones further inland or in Estepona, the trade-off here is centrality and walkability against a busier, more built-up environment.
Distances below are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beaches, Playa de los Boliches and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, are both 1.1 km away, with Playa de San Francisco at 1.9 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 16 km away in a direct line, making air travel connections short for a coastal location; Gibraltar Airport is roughly 80 km away. Golfers can reach Campo Los Lagos at 4.5 km, Campo Los Olivos at 5.0 km and Cerrado del Águila Golf at 5.7 km. An electric-vehicle charging point, the Fuengirola Supercharger, is 2.9 km away. By car, the source description gives a driving time of about 15 minutes on foot to the beach; public transport offers 7 lines and 50 stops in the area, and the included underground parking space makes car ownership practical despite the walkable setting.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 16 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 80 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 28 m above sea level, giving the penthouse its elevated position over the surrounding rooftops without a steep climb from street level. The climate is typically Mediterranean: the average annual temperature is 18.6°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about 4 months per year, which frames how residents use the communal pool and the nearby beaches, intensively in summer, with terraces usable across a much longer period thanks to the mild spring and autumn. Rainfall is concentrated outside the summer months, in line with the regional pattern. The two opposite-facing terraces interact directly with this climate: the sunny side extends outdoor living through spring and autumn, while the shaded side remains usable during the peak of summer. For walkers, the viewpoints in the Mijas hills at 4.2 to 4.9 km provide accessible natural scenery within a short drive.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Fuengirola's coastline offers several beaches within close range: Playa de los Boliches and Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal at 1.1 km each, and Playa de San Francisco at 1.9 km, all measured in a straight line. Boliches in particular is a long-established family beach backed by the promenade with its chiringuitos and restaurants. Recreational infrastructure extends beyond the sand: the Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina (2.2 km) hosts water-based activities and sailing, while the public pool Piscina María Peláez (1.5 km) offers an alternative to the communal pool on site. Sports clubs nearby include Algarrobo Tennis & Country Club (0.7 km), Karting Mijas (0.8 km) and Mijas Lawn Bowls Club (1.1 km). Golfers have three courses within roughly 6 km: Campo Los Lagos, Campo Los Olivos and Cerrado del Águila Golf. The concentration of 84 restaurants and 32 cafés within 2 km reflects the mature tourism infrastructure, 29 hotels and 9,381 beds, that keeps the area active throughout the year.
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 |
Ref: VL826584
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol and adjacent coastal markets, this penthouse competes with new-build developments that advertise lower entry prices. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, east of Málaga, starts at €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000. Those figures, however, are from-prices for off-plan or under-construction homes, typically without furniture, parking or a completed legal transfer, and delivery dates in new construction are always indicative. This property, by contrast, is an existing home from 2009 with a fixed asking price that includes full furnishing and a separately registered underground parking space, items that in comparable listings often add €15,000 to €30,000 in separate costs. Locationally, the comparison is equally nuanced. Torre del Mar and Estepona are quieter, less densely built coastal towns with longer travel times to Málaga Airport, while Lantana Residencial sits in Mijas closer to this property geographically but in a less central, more car-dependent setting. Los Pacos offers the opposite profile: an established, amenity-dense district with schools, health centres and public transport within walking range, and a resale market turning over roughly 2,169 transactions per year, which supports liquidity. The realistic trade-off for buyers is between new-build specification and space at a distance from services on the one hand, and a furnished, immediately usable home in a central Fuengirola location with dated-but-maintained 2009 construction on the other. Buyers prioritising interior square metres per euro will find the 66 m² compact for this price bracket; buyers prioritising location, views and readiness for use will find the package coherent.
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