A new residential development of two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments is under construction in the Rio Park area of Mutxamel, in the province of Alicante on the Costa Blanca. The homes measure between 51 and 55 square metres and each includes a private terrace ranging from 29 to 70 square metres, with sea and mountain views. The scheme comprises corner units only, a communal pool with solarium, landscaped gardens and an included parking space. Delivery is indicatively scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026. Prices run from €234,000 to €264,000 depending on the unit.
Within its immediate market, this development competes primarily on entry price and completeness of specification. The closest comparable scheme, Residencial Bonalba Green in Mutxamel, starts at €282,000, which places the Rio Park project roughly €48,000 below the entry point of its nearest neighbour in the same municipality while offering a comparable new build package of pool, parking and fitted kitchen. Further afield on the southern Costa Blanca, Oceanic Apartments in Rojales start at €475,000 and Nueva Daya Villa in Daya Nueva at €380,000, both reflecting different product types and more southerly locations closer to the Orihuela Costa and La Manga corridors rather than the Alicante metropolitan area. The Mutxamel location itself carries specific advantages within the region: an eight-kilometre straight-line distance to Alicante city with its hospital network, university and airport at nineteen kilometres, plus 26 public transport lines serving the municipality. Against coastal frontline schemes, the trade-off is clear: the beach lies 4.6 km away as the crow flies rather than at the doorstep, but in return the homes sit in a residential setting with mountain and sea views, flat terrain and walkable daily amenities. For buyers comparing the northern Costa Blanca with the Costa del Sol, the climate profile is similar in character, with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, while the median provincial income of €15,750 indicates a local cost base below that of the more tourist-driven Marbella corridor. The combination of a sub-€240,000 entry price, aerothermal and photovoltaic technology, and an Alicante metropolitan location is comparatively rare among current new build offerings in the region.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The project stands in Rio Park, an urbanised part of Mutxamel roughly 8 km from Alicante city and about 4.6 km from the nearest beach as the crow flies. A supermarket lies within 227 metres and a pharmacy within 759 metres, so daily shopping is done on foot. The setting combines town amenities with views towards the sea and the inland hills, and the airport is approximately 19 km away in a straight line.
Each apartment offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and 51 to 55 square metres of living space, extended by a terrace of 29 to 70 square metres. Kitchens come fully fitted with appliances, the master bedroom includes a lined built-in wardrobe, and a parking space is included. The communal pool, solarium and gardens cover outdoor leisure needs, while home automation adds practical day-to-day control of lighting, shutters and security.
Construction is currently under way, with completion indicatively planned for the fourth quarter of 2026. As a new development, the homes are built to current technical standards, including a SATE facade system, aerothermal technology, photovoltaic solar panels and pre-installed ducted air conditioning. Buyers purchase off-plan or during construction, which means delivery dates remain indicative and finishes are specified by the developer.
The homes have one bathroom only and a compact living area of 51 to 55 square metres, which limits space for larger households. Parking is open rather than covered on most units. The beach lies about 4.6 km away as the crow flies, so coastal visits require a short drive. The airport sits at a greater distance, and there is no private pool or private garden; outdoor facilities are communal.
This development fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable second home on the Costa Blanca will find the 51 to 55 square metre layout, single bathroom and included parking straightforward to maintain, with a terrace large enough for outdoor living in the warmer months. Buyers relocating year-round who want proximity to Alicante without city prices benefit from the walkable amenities and the bus connection, with Alicante city 15 minutes away by car. Golf players are placed 2.2 km from Club de Golf Bonalba as the crow flies, with two further courses within twenty kilometres. Downsizers may value the single-level apartments, the communal pool and garden maintenance handled by the community. Investors comparing entry prices will note the starting level of €234,000 against comparable new build schemes in the wider region. The flat terrain towards the coast, at a 1.7 per cent gradient, also suits buyers who prefer cycling or walking over driving. It fits less well for households needing two bathrooms, large interior spaces or direct beach access on foot.
The construction follows current Spanish technical standards with an emphasis on thermal performance. The facade uses a SATE system (external thermal insulation), which improves both thermal and acoustic insulation. Exterior joinery is aluminium with thermal bridge break and double glazing, with lacquered aluminium shutters in the bedrooms. Interior partitioning includes thermo-acoustic insulation and the front door is reinforced. Flooring and bathroom finishes are porcelain stoneware in a modern style. Climate control combines an aerothermal system with pre-installation for ducted air conditioning, and photovoltaic solar panels contribute to the energy supply of the building. Home automation comes as standard, covering lighting, electric shutters, thermostats and a security system controllable from a mobile phone. The delivery specification is comparatively complete: an air conditioning unit is installed, the bathroom includes a vanity unit, the master bedroom has a lined built-in wardrobe, and the kitchen arrives with a vitroceramic hob with integrated extraction, microwave, oven, dishwasher and washing machine, plus a ventilation system. Taken together, the package reduces the additional investment typically needed after handover of a new build apartment.
The development is priced between €234,000 and €264,000, with the variation reflecting the position, size and terrace area of the individual unit. Living areas range from 51 to 55 square metres and terraces from 29 to 70 square metres, so buyers effectively choose between a more compact outdoor space and a substantially larger one at the upper end of the price band. Each home includes a parking space, with some units featuring covered parking, and the kitchen is delivered fully equipped with hob, oven, microwave and dishwasher, plus a washing machine. A bathroom vanity and a lined built-in wardrobe in the master bedroom are also included. Availability depends on the current sales status of the individual units.
Daily life in this part of Mutxamel revolves around the practical combination of a walkable urban environment and a countryside-tinged setting with views towards the coast. The supermarket at 227 metres and the pharmacy at 759 metres mean that most routine errands do not require a car. Two restaurants, two cafés and four pharmacies sit within two kilometres, alongside the municipal sports centre roughly two kilometres away. The mornings can start on a private terrace of 29 to 70 square metres, with the orientation of the corner units allowing light to enter from two sides. Evenings can be spent at the communal pool and solarium during the warm months, when the swimming season lasts about five months with sea temperatures of twenty degrees or more. The gradient towards the beach is a flat 1.7 per cent, so cycling is a realistic option on quiet days. For trips further afield, a bus stop lies near the development and the wider municipality counts 26 public transport lines and 50 stops, which reduces dependence on the car for some journeys. Alicante city centre is 15 minutes away by car, the beaches of San Juan and El Campello ten minutes, and the airport twenty minutes. The rhythm here is that of a residential inland suburb with the coast within easy reach, rather than a frontline beach location.
The immediate surroundings function as an ordinary residential neighbourhood rather than a resort. Within a short walk there is a supermarket at 227 metres, a pharmacy at 759 metres, and a small selection of restaurants and cafés within two kilometres. The municipal sports centre of Mutxamel lies two kilometres away and the sports centre of Sant Joan d'Alacant 2.2 kilometres, giving options for year-round exercise beyond the communal pool. For healthcare, a hospital is 2.8 km away as the crow flies. The terrain is essentially flat: the gradient from the development down to the coast is 1.7 per cent, and the town sits at a modest 77 metres above sea level. Public transport coverage is solid for a municipality of this size, with 26 lines and 50 stops, and the train stations of Alicante (MARQ-Castillo, Mercado, Luceros) lie between 8.6 and 9.8 kilometres away. Alicante, with around 339,000 inhabitants, is eight kilometres away in a straight line and provides the full range of urban services, shopping and culture. Electric-vehicle drivers find a charging point 2.3 km away, with a Supercharger in Alicante at 8.4 km.
The map shows the project in Rio Park, Mutxamel, with Alicante to the southwest, the beaches of San Juan and El Campello to the east and Club de Golf Bonalba immediately to the north. Distances shown are straight-line; actual road distances can be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Mutxamel belongs to the comarca of Alacantí in the north of the Alicante metropolitan area, roughly eight kilometres from Alicante city and 28 km from Elche, both in straight-line terms. The position is inland of the coastal strip that runs through Sant Joan d'Alacant and El Campello, which explains the combination of sea views from elevated units and a short drive to the sand. Within the Costa Blanca, the town offers a middle position between the city of Alicante and the northern resort towns, at entry prices below comparable coastal new build schemes.
The nearest beach, Platja de l'Horta-Mutxavista, lies 4.6 km away as the crow flies, with Punta del Riu Sec at 4.7 km and Platja dels Banyets de la Reina at 5.8 km; the beaches of San Juan and El Campello are described as ten minutes away by car. Alicante-Elche Airport sits roughly 19 km away in a straight line, about twenty minutes by car, while Valencia airport is 118 km away. Alicante city centre is fifteen minutes by car. For golfers, Club de Golf Bonalba is 2.2 km away, with El Plantío at 14 km and Alenda at 20 km. Marinas at Campello (5.1 km) and Costablanca (7.1 km) serve sailing and water-sport interests. A car is convenient but not strictly necessary for everything: the bus stop near the development and the density of local amenities cover daily needs on foot.
| Beach Distance | 4.6 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 19 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 118 km |
| MARQ-Castillo | 8.6 km |
| Mercado | 9.3 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and monthly averages ranging from 12°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season lasts about five months, with sea temperatures at or above twenty degrees. The elevation of 77 metres and the flat gradient of 1.7 per cent towards the coast make walking and cycling realistic for most residents. Green surroundings are present in the form of the Monte Orgegia park, with two viewpoints at 4.8 and 4.9 km offering walking routes close to home, while the mountain views from the apartments reflect the inland backdrop of the Alacantí comarca. Sunshine hours on this stretch of the Costa Blanca support outdoor use of the terraces and the communal pool for most of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest stretches of coast are Platja de l'Horta-Mutxavista at 4.6 km and Punta del Riu Sec at 4.7 km as the crow flies, both reachable in about ten minutes by car according to the project information. Platja dels Banyets de la Reina, 5.8 km away, is a well-known cove with rocky formations popular for snorkelling. Recreational facilities in the wider area include two marinas, Club Náutico Campello at 5.1 km and Club Náutico Costablanca at 7.1 km, and three golf courses within twenty kilometres, led by Club de Golf Bonalba at 2.2 km. Municipal sports centres in Mutxamel and Sant Joan d'Alacant lie about two kilometres away. The viewpoints in the Monte Orgegia park provide walking terrain inland of the coast.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Mutxamel, also known as Muchamiel, is a town and municipality in the comarca of Alacantí, Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 24 mm |
| February | 12.4°C | 17 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 29 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 29 mm |
| May | 19.6°C | 19 mm |
| June | 23.4°C | 8 mm |
| July | 26.0°C | 3 mm |
| August | 26.5°C | 13 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 51 mm |
| October | 19.9°C | 33 mm |
| November | 15.4°C | 33 mm |
| December | 12.7°C | 25 mm |
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Ref: VL696930
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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