This two-bedroom apartment is situated in central Málaga, near the El Ejido university area and the Music Conservatory. The home measures 79 m² and has been fully renovated, including new plumbing, electrics, carpentry and finishes. It sits on the second floor of a building with a lift and is delivered key-ready. The asking price is fixed at €349,000. Daily amenities are within walking distance: a supermarket 73 m away, a pharmacy 211 m and a hospital 642 m. Playa de la Malagueta lies 1.3 km away as the crow flies, and the airport is 7.9 km from the property.
Against comparable projects on the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies a distinct position: it is a fully renovated existing home in a provincial capital rather than a new-build unit in a resort development. Bulevar 360, also in Málaga, starts at €366,795, a similar price level, but as a from-price for new-build units. Aby Upper in Estepona starts at €320,000 and Acqua Gardens in Estepona at €524,600; both are coastal developments where buyers typically get newer construction, communal pools and parking, but a location that depends on the car and empties somewhat outside the season. The trade-off here is structural. For roughly €349,000 the buyer receives 79 m² with a completed renovation in a year-round city of nearly 600,000 residents, with 147 primary schools, 26 health centres and a high-speed rail connection within the municipality. What the price does not buy is space, private outdoor areas, parking or communal leisure facilities, the standard package of new-build coastal projects. Market activity supports the comparison: Málaga records around 7,240 housing transactions per year, the highest concentration in the region, which matters for resale liquidity. Median provincial income of €16,450 indicates that local purchasing power rests largely on the tourist, student and international buyer segments, and central renovated apartments compete in the strongest of those segments. Buyers comparing this property with Estepona or Marbella alternatives are effectively choosing between urban depth and resort amenities; this listing serves the first profile.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in the urban core of Málaga, the capital of the Costa del Sol. Shops, restaurants, banks and public transport stops are within walking distance, and train stations such as Atarazanas and Málaga Centro Alameda lie between 100 and 500 m away. The surroundings are city-like: lively, built-up and well served, rather than quiet or residential.
The property offers two bedrooms, one full bathroom plus a guest toilet, and an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area. Vinyl parquet-effect flooring runs throughout, both bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, and air conditioning is pre-installed. The home is not furnished and has no private outdoor space mentioned beyond balcony access shown in the photographs.
This is an existing home built in 1970, comprehensively renovated and delivered key-ready. The works covered plumbing, electrical systems, exterior and interior carpentry, enclosures, doors and finishes. According to the listing, completion is scheduled for the end of March 2026, although delivery dates remain indicative.
The property does not include furniture, private parking, a storage room, a swimming pool or a garden. There is one bathroom plus a guest toilet rather than two full bathrooms. As a 1970 city-centre building, no on-site communal leisure facilities are listed. Air conditioning is pre-installed only, not fitted.
This property fits a buyer who wants a turnkey city base rather than a resort-style home. Recognisable situations include: a couple relocating to Málaga for work who need to be within walking distance of services and transport; a part-time resident who wants a lock-up-and-leave apartment that requires no maintenance obligations beyond the community; or an investor targeting the central Málaga rental market, where year-round demand from students and professionals supports occupancy outside the summer months. It also suits buyers who prioritise renovation status over space. The comprehensive renewal of plumbing and electrics removes a common concern with 1970s Spanish buildings, where outdated installations often require unplanned expenditure shortly after purchase. Conversely, it suits buyers less well if they want a private pool, a garden, dedicated parking or two full bathrooms, none of these form part of the offer. The location rewards those who enjoy city life: museums, the Alcazaba, Gibralfaro and the waterfront are all within roughly 1–2 km. Buyers seeking quiet, sea views or gated-community security should weigh the central urban setting carefully, since the neighbourhood is dense and active. Finally, the lack of furniture means the new owner should budget for furnishing, but also gains freedom to furnish to their own taste from day one.
The renovation is described as comprehensive and carried out under current standards of comfort and durability. The works replaced the plumbing and electrical installations in full, together with exterior and interior carpentry, enclosures and doors, the elements that most affect long-term maintenance in older Spanish apartment buildings. The finishes are documented in detail. Flooring is high-end vinyl with a parquet-effect finish, laid continuously across the whole property including wet areas, which avoids transition strips and simplifies cleaning. Vertical surfaces in kitchens and bathrooms are clad in porcelain tile, a material chosen for hardness and low absorption. Both bedrooms include built-in wardrobes. The windows and carpentry have been renewed with attention to thermal and acoustic insulation, relevant in a central city location where street noise is a factor. Climate control is pre-installed for hot and cold air conditioning, meaning the ducting and connections are in place but the units still need to be fitted. Central heating is listed among the features, alongside drinkable water supply and a lift in the building. The photography corroborates the written description: a modern bathroom with double vanity and shower, a second renovated bathroom, a living room with balcony access and modern lighting, a dining area with contemporary furniture, and shelving in the living space. Taken together, the specification is consistent with a recently completed, move-in-ready refurbishment rather than a cosmetic refresh.
The asking price is fixed at €349,000 for the completed, renovated apartment of 79 m² with two bedrooms and one bathroom plus guest toilet. This is an existing home, so the price is not a starting figure from which other units vary. Agency fees are included in the price; however, notary fees, Land Registry fees, Property Transfer Tax (ITP) and other purchase expenses are not, in accordance with Andalusian Decree 218/2005. For context, new-build comparable projects in the wider region start at around €320,000 (Aby Upper, Estepona) and €366,795 (Bulevar 360, Málaga), though those figures are unit-based from-prices rather than fixed asking prices.
Daily life here is urban and pedestrian-friendly. A supermarket sits 73 m from the front door, a pharmacy 211 m, and a hospital 642 m, which means groceries, prescriptions and medical care are all reachable on foot in a few minutes. The neighbourhood around El Ejido and the Music Conservatory is part of central Málaga, so the streets carry the rhythm of a provincial capital: cafés, restaurants and shops open throughout the year, not only in tourist season. Within two kilometres the data lists 383 restaurants, 158 cafés, 122 pharmacies and 75 banks, reflecting how saturated the service provision is. The apartment itself works as a compact city home. The 79 m² floor plan combines an open-plan living, dining and kitchen space with two bedrooms, one bathroom and a guest toilet, which suits a couple, a small family or a single occupant who values a spare room. The second-floor position with lift access removes stair concerns. A car is not necessary for errands: 49 public transport lines and 80 stops serve the city, and the Cercanías stations at Atarazanas and Centro Alameda are 100–200 m away. For anyone who does drive, an EV charging point stands 434 m from the property. The pace of the area stays consistent across the year because Málaga is a working city of nearly 600,000 residents, with universities, hospitals and administration. Visitors change the atmosphere in summer, but the services do not close when the holidays end.
The immediate surroundings are dense and fully urbanised. The supermarket at 73 m and the pharmacy at 211 m define the errand radius: most daily needs involve a walk of under five minutes. A hospital lies 642 m away, and the city counts 26 health centres and 31 dentists within the broader area, giving residents multiple healthcare options nearby. Education is well covered, with 147 primary schools and 101 secondary schools across the municipality, relevant for families and for the student rental market around the El Ejido university zone. Train access is a defining feature: Atarazanas station is 100 m away and Málaga Centro Alameda 200 m, connecting the neighbourhood to the Cercanías commuter network and the high-speed rail hub. The 49 bus lines and 80 stops make a car optional. For recreation, the data lists 586 sports facilities city-wide, with a municipal chess centre 500 m away, a wellness centre 600 m and the Forus Trinidad sports club 800 m. Two marinas, IGY Málaga Marina at 0.9 km and the Real Club Mediterráneo at 1.5 km, sit within walking distance for anyone drawn to the waterfront. The gradient to the beach is flat at 0.8%, so the walk involves no climbing. Viewpoints such as the Mirador de Gibralfaro (1.6 km) mark the historical high points of the city for weekend walks.
The map shows the apartment in central Málaga, between the El Ejido district and the historic centre. The beach, train stations, supermarket and hospital all fall within a tight radius. Distances shown are straight-line; walking routes may be slightly longer.
Within the Costa del Sol, Málaga city occupies the north-eastern anchor of the coastline and functions as its administrative and transport hub. Marbella lies 48 km to the south-west (straight-line), Granada 89 km to the north-east. The airport at 7.9 km makes the property unusually close to international connections for a city-centre home. Compared with coastal resort towns, the position trades seafront proximity for urban depth: services, culture and transport are denser here than anywhere else in the region, while beaches remain within a short walk or ride.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances are longer. Beaches: Playa de la Malagueta is 1.3 km away, Playa de San Andrés 1.8 km and Playa de la Misericordia 3.2 km. Airport: Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) lies 7.9 km away. Golf: three courses sit between 8.2 and 11 km from the property, Club de Golf Málaga Parador (8.2 km), Club de Golf de Guadalhorce (9.4 km) and Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (11 km). Public transport is the strongest accessibility factor: 49 lines, 80 stops and three train stations within 500 m. An EV charging point 434 m away serves electric drivers. No private parking space is included with the apartment, which is worth noting given the density of central Málaga; public and private car parks operate in the area but at additional cost. Larger regional cities, Marbella at 48 km and Granada at 89 km straight-line, are reachable by car, coach or train.
| Beach Distance | 1.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 8 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 104 km |
| Atarazanas | 0.1 km |
| Málaga Centro Alameda | 0.2 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Málaga records an average annual temperature of 18.9 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in the coolest months to 27 °C in summer. The city sits at 14 m above sea level, and the route to the beach falls at a gentle 0.8 % gradient, effectively flat, so walking to the sea involves no physical effort. The swimming season lasts five months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20 °C or above, running roughly from late spring into early autumn. This Mediterranean climate is the principal draw of the Costa del Sol: winters are mild enough for outdoor life year-round, while the summer heat is moderated by the sea breeze. The immediate surroundings of this apartment are built-up rather than green, so the natural experience comes through the coastal promenades and the historical hill parks of Gibralfaro, 1.6 km away, rather than through private outdoor space.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Málaga holds Blue Flag status for several city beaches, including Caleta, El Dedo, El Palo, Malagueta and Misericordia, seven in total. Playa de la Malagueta, 1.3 km from the apartment, is the closest and best-known city beach, backed by promenades with chiringuitos. Playa de la Misericordia (3.2 km) offers a wide, open stretch popular with locals. Golfers reach three courses within roughly 8–11 km, all drivable in under twenty minutes outside peak traffic. Waterfront recreation extends to two marinas within 1.5 km, including the Real Club Mediterráceo, where sailing and water sports are organised. The 586 sports facilities recorded across the city range from municipal swimming pools to the chess centre 500 m from the property. Culturally, the Alcazaba viewpoint (0.9 km), the Gibralfaro mirador (1.6 km) and the museums of the historic centre provide year-round leisure that does not depend on the season, an advantage of a city location over a purely resort-based one.
586 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Málaga is a municipality of Spain and the capital of the province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. With a population of 592,346 in 2024, it is the 2nd-largest city in Andalusia and the 6th-largest in the country. It lies in Southern Iberia on the Costa del Sol of the Mediterranean, primarily on the left bank of the Guadalhorce. The urban core originally developed in the space between the Gibralfaro Hill and the Guadalmedina.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 62 mm |
| February | 13.2°C | 56 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 66 mm |
| April | 16.9°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 23 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 4 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 0 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.8°C | 25 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 77 mm |
| December | 13.4°C | 88 mm |
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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