This 59 m² apartment in El Arenal, in the province of Alicante, has been fully renovated in 2023 and is offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €269,000. The home comprises two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open kitchen integrated into a bright living-dining area. Technical updates include a new electrical installation, renewed plumbing, new windows and blinds, and an intercom system with camera and WiFi connection. The building has a lift, and the community is described as quiet and mainly owner-occupied. El Arenal sits at low elevation inland of the Costa Blanca, roughly 15 km from Murcia as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Arenal lies in the inland transition zone between the provinces of Alicante and Murcia, at about 27 metres above sea level. Murcia is roughly 15 km away in a straight line, while Elche lies some 34 km and Cartagena 52 km distant. Train stations at Beniel (2.4 km) and Orihuela Miguel Hernández (4.2 km) provide rail connections, and 18 public transport lines with 50 stops serve the wider area.
The apartment is delivered fully furnished and technically renewed, with air conditioning, ceiling fans, a covered terrace, WiFi and a lift. The two-bedroom, one-bathroom layout suits single occupants, couples or small households. Long-term rentals are permitted by the community, which broadens its use beyond owner occupation, although short-term tourist lets of fewer than 15 days are excluded.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 1970 and the apartment has undergone a comprehensive renovation completed in 2023, covering electrics, plumbing, windows and blinds. It is key-ready, meaning occupation can take place directly after purchase. The community is currently upgrading common areas, including a larger lift adapted for people with reduced mobility.
The property has one bathroom and 59 m² of built surface, which limits space for larger households. It has no private garden, pool or parking space, although parking spaces can be rented nearby. Short-term tourist rentals of under 15 days are not permitted under current community agreements. The building's 1970 construction date means the structure predates modern building standards despite the 2023 interior renovation.
Ref: VL587081
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance, move-in-ready home with all technical systems renewed in 2023 avoids the cost and disruption of renovation work. The single-level layout, lift access, and forthcoming mobility-adapted lift suit occupants who value step-free access. Buyers prioritising a quiet, owner-occupied community over a tourist block will find the building's profile relevant, since short-term lets under 15 days are banned. Investors focused on long-term rental income can operate within the community rules, and the tourist licence adds a layer of flexibility, though the sub-15-day restriction narrows that use. The property is less suited to households needing more than two bedrooms or a second bathroom, to buyers wanting a private pool or garden, or to those who require dedicated on-site parking. The inland position of El Arenal means the beach is a drive rather than a walk, so buyers focused on sea views or immediate coastal access would need to weigh this carefully. Equally, the location's rail links at Beniel and Orihuela, low elevation and mild climate may appeal to year-round residents who prefer a quieter base with regional connectivity over a resort town.
The renovation completed in 2023 addressed the core technical systems: a completely new electrical installation, renewed plumbing, new windows and new blinds. The intercom system includes a camera and WiFi connection, allowing the entrance door to be opened remotely from a mobile phone. The kitchen is fully furnished and integrated into the open living-dining space, and the apartment is sold fully furnished, as confirmed by the interior photographs showing a fitted kitchen, a dining area with a wooden table, and furnished bedrooms with fans and mirrors. Climate control combines air conditioning with installed ceiling fans, giving layered options for summer and shoulder seasons. The covered terrace extends usable outdoor space year-round. It should be noted that the building itself dates from 1970; the renovation applies to the interior and installations of this unit rather than the structure. The community is actively investing in the building, modernising the landing and installing a larger-capacity lift adapted for people with reduced mobility, which signals ongoing maintenance of the communal fabric. Community finances appear orderly: the fee is approximately €300 per six months, no assessments are pending, and current communal projects are fully paid. Buyers wishing to verify the scope of the renovation should request the technical documentation of the 2023 works during due diligence.
The asking price is fixed at €269,000 for this existing, key-ready apartment. This is not a price-list project, so there is a single price for a single home rather than a range of unit types. For context, comparable coastal new-build apartments in the region, such as projects in Torrevieja from €160,000 and €169,000, and in Urbanización El Raso from €227,000, start lower but are typically smaller or differently located. The property includes furniture, a full 2023 renovation of technical installations, and a tourist licence, with long-term rentals permitted. Community fees run at approximately €600 per year. Parking is not included but can be rented close by.
Daily life in this apartment centres on a compact, fully updated interior. The open kitchen connects to the living-dining area, and the northeast orientation provides natural light for most of the day without direct afternoon heat. Ceiling fans in the bedrooms and air conditioning allow temperature management through the warmer months, when regional average monthly temperatures reach around 28°C. The building houses only five dwellings per floor across seven storeys, and the community consists mainly of resident owners, which typically produces a quieter, more stable living environment than tourist-dominated blocks. Practical errands are modest in scale locally: within 2 km the data lists one restaurant and one café, so residents will likely travel to Beniel, Orihuela or Murcia for broader shopping and services. Beniel train station at 2.4 km straight-line distance and Orihuela Miguel Hernández at 4.2 km offer rail access, while 18 bus lines and 50 stops cover regional connections. A car remains practical for weekly shopping and exploring the coast. Sports facilities nearby include Polideportivo La Aparecida at 1.8 km, Complejo Deportivo de Beniel at 3.3 km and a municipal sports hall at 3.4 km, all measured in a straight line. The community fee of approximately €300 every six months is low by coastal standards, and there are no pending assessments or foreseen extraordinary charges, with communal projects already paid for.
El Arenal sits in a rural-urban transition area near the municipal boundary with Murcia, at roughly 27 metres elevation. The immediate amenity offering is limited, one restaurant and one café within 2 km, which shapes a quiet daily rhythm oriented towards home and nearby villages. Beniel, at 2.4 km straight-line, and Orihuela with its Miguel Hernández station at 4.2 km, provide the nearest fuller range of shops and services. Murcia, 15 km away as the crow flies with around 463,000 inhabitants, functions as the regional hub for work, healthcare, education and culture. Public transport coverage is substantial for a settlement of this size: 18 lines and 50 stops. Sports facilities cluster within 3.4 km, including Polideportivo La Aparecida and the Beniel sports complex. The area records 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active municipal and festive calendar typical of the region. Road distances will exceed the straight-line figures given here, so a car remains the most practical mode for most journeys.
The map shows El Arenal's position between the provinces of Alicante and Murcia, roughly 15 km from Murcia city and near the rail line at Beniel. The coastline with its two Blue Flag beaches lies to the east, with Alicante-Elche airport approximately 45 km away in a straight line.
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El Arenal occupies an inland position on the Alicante side of the border with Murcia, closer in practice to the Segura valley towns than to the beach resorts of the northern Costa Blanca. Its regional anchors are Murcia at 15 km, Elche at 34 km and Cartagena at 52 km, all straight-line. This places the property in a dual-influence zone: Alicante province administratively, but the Murcia metropolitan area for daily services. Compared with the coastal comparables in Torrevieja and El Raso, the setting trades immediate beach proximity for quieter surroundings, lower community costs and rail access.
Accessibility is defined by regional rather than local connections. Beniel train station lies 2.4 km away in a straight line and Orihuela Miguel Hernández 4.2 km, both offering rail links towards Murcia and the coast. The airport reference point is Alicante-Elche (ALC) at approximately 45 km straight-line, note this is the direct distance, with road travel longer, while Valencia sits at roughly 164 km and Málaga at about 346 km. Murcia, Elche and Cartagena, at 15, 34 and 52 km respectively, form the triangle of larger towns within reach. Golf is available at Montepríncipe Golf, some 14.4 km distant. With 18 public transport lines and 50 stops in the area, daily car-free movement is partially feasible, but most residents will find a car practical for shopping, coastal trips and airport transfers.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 45 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 164 km |
| Beniel | 2.4 km |
| Orihuela Miguel Hernández | 4.2 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a Mediterranean pattern: an average annual temperature of 18.9°C, with monthly averages ranging from 10°C in the coolest month to 28°C in the warmest. The swimming season extends to roughly six months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above. The elevation of 27 metres means flat terrain without the slopes found in many coastal hillside developments, which simplifies walking and cycling. Rainfall is concentrated outside the summer months, as is typical for southeastern Spain, one of the driest corners of the country. The apartment's northeast orientation aligns well with this climate: it receives natural light for most of the day while avoiding the harshest western afternoon sun, and the combination of air conditioning and ceiling fans covers the warm half of the year, when average temperatures peak near 28°C.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The area's Blue Flag beaches, Ensenada del Esparto and Pedrucho, indicate coastal water quality within reach of the property, though both require a drive from El Arenal, and road distances will exceed straight-line figures. The six-month swimming season, with water at 20°C or warmer, defines the practical beach calendar from late spring into autumn. Recreational options closer to home are land-based: Polideportivo La Aparecida at 1.8 km, Complejo Deportivo de Beniel at 3.3 km and a municipal sports pavilion at 3.4 km offer indoor and outdoor facilities. Golfers can reach Montepríncipe Golf at approximately 14.4 km straight-line. The single restaurant and café within 2 km mean dining out is usually a short journey to Beniel, Orihuela or Murcia, where the range widens considerably.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1°C | 29 mm |
| February | 10.9°C | 22 mm |
| March | 14.2°C | 28 mm |
| April | 16.8°C | 30 mm |
| May | 20.1°C | 31 mm |
| June | 24.4°C | 11 mm |
| July | 27.5°C | 2 mm |
| August | 27.6°C | 5 mm |
| September | 24.1°C | 23 mm |
| October | 19.2°C | 37 mm |
| November | 14.3°C | 34 mm |
| December | 10.5°C | 28 mm |
Within its market segment, this apartment competes with key-ready and new-build offerings along the southern Costa Blanca. Palangre Beach in Torrevieja advertises apartments from €160,000 and Edificio Sun & Center from €169,000, both coastal positions with direct beach access in a busier resort town. Oasis Laguna 2 Phase II in Urbanización El Raso starts at €227,000 for new-build units in a golf-adjacent urbanisation south of Torrevieja. Against these, the El Arenal property is priced at €269,000 as a fixed asking price for a single, completed home. What distinguishes it is not novelty but condition and cost structure: a full technical renovation in 2023, furniture included, a community fee of roughly €600 per year with no pending assessments, and a building community dominated by resident owners rather than short-term visitors. The trade-off is location. Torrevieja and El Raso offer beach proximity and larger tourist rental markets, subject to licensing, whereas El Arenal sits inland with a quieter rhythm, rail access at Beniel and Orihuela, and Murcia, a city of some 463,000 inhabitants, only 15 km away in a straight line. Buyers comparing these options are effectively weighing coastal resort living against an inland base with lower running costs and stronger year-round residential character. The tourist licence held by this property retains value under the community's rules, since lets of 15 days or longer remain possible, but investors focused on high-turnover summer rentals will find the Torrevieja projects structurally better suited. For permanent residents, the flat terrain at 27 metres elevation, the mild climate averaging 18.9°C annually and the six-month swimming season within driving distance round out the comparison.
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