This three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is situated in El Arenal on the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante. The property offers 116 m² of living space, completed in 1970 and now available key-ready with a fixed asking price of €450,000. The home includes a bright living-dining room opening onto a private terrace, a fully equipped kitchen, built-in wardrobes, a lift in the building, a private parking space and a storage room. The residential community provides gardens, a communal pool, a gym, a sauna and paddle courts. The apartment lies within walking distance of services and the beach.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in El Arenal, next to the La Fontana canal and a short walk from the beach and local services. Shops and daily amenities are reachable on foot, which reduces dependence on a car for routine errands. The area combines a residential character with the seasonal activity typical of a coastal district on the Costa Blanca, in the province of Alicante.
The layout serves a household needing three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 116 m². The living-dining room opens onto a private terrace, extending the usable space outdoors, and the kitchen is fully equipped. A parking space and storage room are included; a second parking space is available for separate purchase. The communal pool, gardens and paddle courts add shared leisure facilities.
This is an existing home, completed in 1970, offered key-ready with immediate availability. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to take into account. The building has a lift, and the community facilities, pool, gym, sauna and paddle courts, are already in operation. Buyers can inspect the actual condition of the property before purchase rather than relying on plans or renderings.
The building dates from 1970, so construction standards, insulation and installation age reflect that period rather than current new-build regulations; no information on renovation works is provided. The listed amenities within 2 km are limited to one restaurant and one café. The interior shown includes a modest bathroom with a shower curtain. No energy performance data has been supplied for this property.
Ref: VL846047
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits a buyer who wants an immediately usable coastal home rather than a construction project. Because the property is key-ready, it suits those relocating on a fixed timeline, households seeking a holiday home usable from the first season, or owners planning seasonal rentals without waiting for completion. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom layout works for families, for couples who regularly host guests, or for professionals combining living space with a home office. The terrace and communal facilities extend the practical living area, which matters for longer summer stays. The walkable distance to the beach and services makes it relevant for buyers who prefer not to depend on a car, including older buyers who value the lift and level access. The 1970 construction date is relevant for two groups in particular: buyers who want a mature, established community with full-grown gardens and functioning facilities, and those who plan to modernise incrementally and want to inspect the actual condition beforehand. Buyers seeking current new-build standards, recent insulation, modern energy performance and developer warranties, would need to weigh that this property does not offer those by definition. The fixed asking price of €450,000 positions it for buyers whose budget matches established coastal stock near the beach, rather than lower-priced off-plan alternatives further inland.
The apartment is delivered key-ready with a fully equipped kitchen, built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms and air conditioning installed. The living-dining room opens onto the private terrace, and the interior photography shows an open-plan living arrangement with balcony views, a twin bedroom with window and shelving, and a compact bathroom fitted with a shower, sink and toilet. The building itself dates from 1970 and is equipped with a lift. Given the construction year, the structural and technical baseline reflects the standards of that era rather than current regulations for insulation, glazing or energy performance. No energy performance certificate data has been provided, and no record of building-wide renovation works is included in the available information. Buyers should treat the technical condition of installations, electrics, plumbing, window frames and the air-conditioning system, as a point for verification during a viewing and through an independent survey, which is standard practice for Spanish resale property of this age. What the property does offer in concrete terms is completeness: a garage space, a storage room, a second bathroom, and access to communal facilities including an enclosed gym, sauna, paddle courts, gardens and a pool. These are tangible, inspectable assets rather than planned features. The overall picture is a functional, lived-in home where finish quality varies by room, and where the value proposition rests more on location and included facilities than on recent refurbishment.
The property is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €450,000, not a 'from' price. That figure equates to roughly €3,880 per m² of living area for 116 m², which sits within the range of €4,000–€4,700 per m² cited for comparable three-bedroom apartments near El Arenal and the canal, derived from active listings. The price includes a private parking space and a storage room; the second parking space is a separate purchase. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the southern Costa Blanca start from €160,000, but those are off-plan or new construction in different locations.
Daily life at this apartment is organised around walkability. The La Fontana canal runs alongside the residential community, and the beach, shops and services of El Arenal are reachable on foot, which means a car is not strictly necessary for day-to-day living. The private terrace looks over the pool and communal gardens, giving the home an outdoor extension that functions almost year-round given the regional climate, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 10 to 28°C. Inside, the 116 m² layout distributes a living-dining room, an equipped kitchen, three bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and two bathrooms. The building has a lift, which simplifies access regardless of floor level, and the included garage space plus storage room cover parking and seasonal belongings. An additional parking space can be purchased separately for a second car. The communal grounds shape the rhythm of the community: a pool and recreational areas for the warmer months, the swimming season here runs about six months with water at or above 20°C, plus an enclosed gym, sauna and paddle courts for the rest of the year. The area is quieter outside the summer season, while retaining enough year-round residents and open services to support permanent living. Public transport is available in the wider area, with 18 lines and 50 stops recorded, and the region counts 32 local public holidays per year, which regularly alters the pace of local life.
The immediate surroundings of El Arenal are defined by proximity to the sea and to the La Fontana canal. Shops, services and the beach are within walking distance, which shapes daily routines around strolling rather than driving. Amenities recorded within 2 km are limited to one restaurant and one café, so the practical supply of services rests mainly on the walkable commercial offer of the El Arenal district itself. The wider region is well connected. Alicante-Elche Airport lies approximately 45 km away as the crow flies, making flights straightforward for international owners. Train access is available at Beniel station, 2.4 km straight-line, and Orihuela Miguel Hernández station at 4.2 km, providing regional rail links. Larger cities within reach include Murcia at 15 km straight-line with around 463,000 inhabitants, Elche at 34 km with roughly 235,000, and Cartagena at 52 km with about 219,000, giving access to full urban services, hospitals and cultural amenities. Public transport in the area comprises 18 lines serving 50 stops, which covers local mobility for those without a car. The setting is low-lying, at 27 m above sea level, meaning level walking routes to most daily destinations. Outside the summer months the district quietens noticeably, as is typical for coastal areas, while retaining year-round residents and basic open services.
The map shows the apartment's position in El Arenal relative to the La Fontana canal, the beach and the walkable service core of the district. Also visible are the regional connections: Murcia, Elche and Cartagena, the rail stations at Beniel and Orihuela, and Alicante-Elche Airport. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Arenal sits on the Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante, positioned between the regional anchors of Murcia to the south-west (15 km straight-line), Elche to the north-east (34 km) and Cartagena to the south (52 km). Alicante-Elche Airport at roughly 45 km straight-line connects the area to international routes. Compared with the better-known Costa del Sol further south-west, this stretch of coast offers a comparable Mediterranean climate at a different market stage, with the local resale segment anchored by established 1970s-era communities near the beach rather than large new-build developments.
Accessibility is anchored by Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC), approximately 45 km away in a straight line, actual road distance will be longer. Valencia Airport sits about 164 km away and Málaga-Costa del Sol around 346 km, making Alicante the clear gateway. Rail connections are available at Beniel, 2.4 km as the crow flies, and Orihuela Miguel Hernández at 4.2 km, both useful for regional travel. By car, the coastal position provides straightforward access along the Costa Blanca, with Murcia (15 km straight-line), Elche (34 km) and Cartagena (52 km) forming the main urban triangle. Within the immediate area, a sports centre lies 1.8 km away at Polideportivo La Aparecida, with Complejo Deportivo de Beniel at 3.3 km and the Carlos Ferrer Salat municipal sports hall at 3.4 km. The nearest golf course, Montepríncipe Golf, is 14.4 km straight-line, so golf requires a drive. Local bus service covers the district with 18 lines and 50 stops, giving non-drivers a workable alternative for nearby destinations.
| 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 classic Mediterranean pattern: average monthly temperatures ranging from 10°C in the coolest month to 28°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 18.9°C. For residents, that translates into mild winters where heating needs are limited and warm summers where the air conditioning listed among the features becomes relevant. The swimming season lasts about six months, with sea water at or above 20°C, roughly from late spring into autumn. This defines the outdoor rhythm of the community pool and the nearby beaches. The elevation of 27 m above sea level means the terrain is essentially flat, no steep walks between home, shops and the shore, which matters for daily comfort and for older residents. The La Fontana canal adds a green, natural corridor directly beside the residential community, offering waterside walking without leaving the neighbourhood. Rainfall concentrates outside the summer months, so the warm half of the year is predominantly dry and sunny, supporting the terrace-centred lifestyle the property is built around.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal zone near this location holds two Blue Flag beaches: Ensenada del Esparto and Pedrucho. Blue Flag status certifies water quality, safety services and environmental management, so both beaches meet consistent standards through the season. With the beach a short walk from the apartment, seaside recreation forms part of daily life rather than a planned trip. Beyond swimming, the swimming season of roughly six months supports a long window for water-based activity. On land, the communal facilities, pool, enclosed gym, sauna and paddle courts, provide recreation within the residential community itself, while the nearest dedicated sports centres lie at Polideportivo La Aparecida (1.8 km straight-line), Complejo Deportivo de Beniel (3.3 km) and the Carlos Ferrer Salat sports hall (3.4 km). Golfers should note the nearest listed course, Montepríncipe Golf, is 14.4 km away as the crow flies, making it a drive rather than a stroll. The surrounding countryside along the canal and towards the interior of Alicante province offers walking and cycling routes reachable directly from the area.
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 the southern Costa Blanca market, this €450,000 asking price places the property above the entry-level new-build segment represented by projects such as Apartments Palangre Beach in Torrevieja (from €160,000), Edificio Sun & Center in Torrevieja (from €169,000) and Oasis Laguna 2 Phase II in Urbanización El Raso (from €227,000). Those comparables are new construction or recent builds located further from the immediate beachfront, sold off-plan or key-ready at lower unit prices, generally with smaller floor areas and different communal setups. The El Arenal apartment competes on a different axis: location maturity and included assets. At roughly €3,880 per m², it sits at the lower edge of the €4,000–€4,700 per m² band reported for comparable three-bedroom stock near the Arenal and canal area, though that figure is drawn from active listings rather than completed sales. What the price buys is walkable beach access, an established community with functioning pool, gym, sauna and paddle facilities, and the practical additions of garage and storage, items that often carry extra cost in new-build projects. The trade-off is age. A 1970 building does not offer modern energy performance or developer warranties, and refurbishment costs may arise over time. Buyers comparing this property with Torrevieja-area new-builds are effectively weighing an established, walkable coastal position with immediate availability against newer construction standards at a lower entry price in more inland settings. Regionally, the wider market context, the Costa Blanca's continued demand growth for well-located coastal homes, supports the position of established beachfront stock, but no specific appreciation forecast applies to this individual property.
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