This is a completed top-floor apartment in the Amapolas II community in La Zenia, on the southern Costa Blanca in the province of Alicante. The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across approximately 52 m² of built space, complemented by a private solarium on the upper level. Built in 1970, it forms part of an established urban area within walking distance of the beaches of Orihuela Costa. The asking price is 195,000 euros. The surrounding neighbourhood provides everyday amenities on foot, including a supermarket 140 metres away, with three Blue Flag-style coves within roughly 800 metres. This is a resale property in a consolidated residential setting rather than a new development.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in La Zenia, a coastal district of Orihuela Costa in Alicante province. Playa Cala Bosque lies approximately 600 metres away, with Cala Cerrada and Cala Estaca also within walking distance. The La Zenia Boulevard shopping area and local services are close by, and the AP-7 motorway connects the area to Torrevieja and Alicante airport, roughly 42 km to the north.
The layout serves households needing up to three bedrooms, with the third bedroom and second bathroom located on the solarium level, which allows a degree of separation for guests or family members. The private solarium adds outdoor space that the base floor area does not include. Air conditioning is present. Communal facilities include a swimming pool, and open parking comes with the property.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 1970 and the construction status is complete, meaning the buyer purchases an existing, immediately available home. There is no construction phase, no staged payments, and no waiting period for handover. Renovation or modernisation needs, typical for housing of this age, should be assessed during a viewing.
The property does not offer a lift, garage parking, underfloor heating, a private garden, or sea-front positioning. The built area of 52 m² is compact relative to the three-bedroom configuration, which is reflected in the room sizes. There is no data indicating energy performance certification, and the 1970 construction predates current insulation standards. Parking is open, not covered or secured.
Ref: VL396758
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a holiday home near the beach, where the walk to the sea takes under ten minutes and the solarium provides private outdoor space, will find the configuration practical. Households that occasionally host guests or adult family members benefit from the separated upper bedroom and en-suite bathroom, which allows visitors independence within a compact apartment. Buyers prioritising walkability, including older purchasers who wish to manage without a car for daily needs, are served by the supermarket, pharmacy and medical services within a few hundred metres. Investors considering rental use will note the strong tourism demand in La Zenia and Orihuela Costa, alongside the reality of seasonal fluctuation in occupancy and noise. The property is less suited to buyers requiring a lift, large interior floor areas, or a garage, since none of these are present. Those wanting modern energy efficiency should also account for the 1970 construction date and arrange a technical survey. Finally, the flat gradient to the beach and the presence of a communal pool make the setting workable for families with children, though interior space per person is limited at 52 m² for three bedrooms.
The available imagery shows conventionally finished interiors: tiled bathrooms with shower enclosures, one bathroom with a double basin and mirror, and bedrooms with twin beds and exterior windows. This corresponds to a standard Spanish coastal finish of its era rather than contemporary specification. As a 1970 building, the construction predates current CTE (Technical Building Code) requirements for thermal insulation, acoustic separation and accessibility; there is no lift data and no energy performance certificate provided in the dataset. Buyers should treat the following as verification points during inspection: the condition and age of the roof, given the top-floor and solarium position, where water ingress is the most common cost item in buildings of this vintage; the electrical installation, which in 1970s apartment blocks often requires partial or full renewal to meet current standards; plumbing and hot water provision; window frames and glazing, since single glazing would affect both comfort and winter heating costs. Air conditioning is listed as installed, which addresses summer cooling, though its age and servicing history should be checked. No data is available on kitchen appliances or floor finishes beyond the photos. Overall, the finishing level should be assumed functional and dated rather than new, and buyers are advised to budget for modernisation works based on a technical survey rather than relying on the listing photographs alone.
The asking price is 195,000 euros for a completed, immediately available resale apartment with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private solarium, communal pool access and open parking. Within the comparable set, apartments in Torrevieja start from approximately 160,000 to 169,000 euros, while Oasis Laguna 2 in El Raso starts from around 227,000 euros. At roughly 3,750 euros per m² of built area, this price sits in the middle of that range, though the solarium and upper-level room add usable space beyond the registered 52 m². As a resale, purchase costs include transfer tax rather than VAT.
Daily life in this apartment centres on a walkable coastal neighbourhood. The front door opens onto an established residential street where a supermarket is 140 metres away, a pharmacy 69 metres, and a dentist, banks and cafés within a short radius; the surrounding two-kilometre zone counts 66 restaurants and 19 cafés. The beaches of Cala Bosque, Cala Cerrada and Cala Estaca are all within roughly ten minutes on foot along gently sloping terrain, with an average gradient of 2.6 percent towards the sea, so no notable hills separate the apartment from the water. The apartment itself functions on two levels: the main floor holds the living room, separate kitchen, two bedrooms and a bathroom, while the upper level contains the private solarium and a third bedroom with its own bathroom. This upper room, reached by internal stairs, works as either a master bedroom or guest accommodation with privacy from the main living area. The solarium, open to the sky, serves as the principal outdoor space for sunbathing, dining or evening use, compensating for a modest footprint. The communal pool provides an alternative to the beach for swimming. The area is busier in summer months due to tourism, and quieter outside the season, when many nearby properties are unoccupied. A car is not strictly necessary for daily errands, but is practical for hospital visits, golf and airport runs. Public transport covers the area with eight lines and fifty stops in the vicinity.
La Zenia is an established residential and tourist district within Orihuela Costa, positioned between Torrevieja to the north and the Orihuela coastal coves to the south. The immediate environment is urban and service-dense: within a two-kilometre radius there are 66 restaurants, 19 cafés, 8 banks, 5 pharmacies and 4 dentists, which indicates that daily life can be conducted entirely on foot or by bicycle. The nearest hospital is approximately 10 kilometres away, reachable by car. The district sits at roughly 22 metres above sea level with an average slope of 2.6 percent toward the coast, meaning the beaches of Cala Bosque, Cala Cerrada and Cala Estaca are reached on flat terrain. Public transport is available through eight bus lines with around fifty stops in the area, connecting to Torrevieja, Orihuela city and other coastal towns. The neighbourhood is busiest in July and August, when tourism peaks, and considerably quieter from November to March, when some local businesses reduce hours. For everyday needs, the La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre, one of the largest in the province, lies within short driving distance, and the Orihuela Costa sports centre and several swimming pool facilities operate within two to four kilometres.
The map shows the apartment's position relative to the three nearest coves, all within an 800-metre walk, and the surrounding service cluster of supermarket, pharmacy and cafés. Golf courses to the west and the airports to the north indicate the wider regional context of the southern Costa Blanca, sometimes called the Costa Calida border zone, where the Mediterranean climate delivers some of Spain's highest sunshine totals.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Zenia occupies a central position within Orihuela Costa, roughly ten kilometres south of Torrevieja and immediately north of Playa Flamenca and Punta Prima. The district sits at the southern end of the Alicante coast, close to the boundary with the Valencian Community's southern border. Its position between two larger service centres, Torrevieja to the north and the Orihuela Costa commercial zone around it, gives residents access to the employment, healthcare and retail infrastructure of both, while remaining within a short drive of the murcian border towns further south. The AP-7 motorway junction at La Zenia connects the district directly to Alicante airport and the wider region.
The nearest beach, Playa Cala Bosque, is approximately 600 metres away on foot, with two further coves within 800 metres. Alicante-Elche airport is roughly 42 km straight-line distance to the north, typically a 45 to 55-minute drive via the AP-7 or N-332. Valencia airport lies approximately 175 km north and Málaga airport around 361 km south-west. Three golf courses fall within a five-kilometre radius: Villamartín at 3.1 km, Las Ramblas de Orihuela at 4.1 km and Real Club de Golf Campoamor at 4.4 km. Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero (3.3 km) and Real Club Náutico (6.9 km), serve the coast. Electric vehicle charging is available at Ionity La Zenia, 600 metres away, with two further providers within 2.2 km.
| Beach Distance | 0.7 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 42 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 175 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for this location records an average annual temperature of 18.9 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 10 °C in the coldest months to 27 °C in summer. Historical sunshine totals reach approximately 3,844 hours per year, which is among the higher figures for the Spanish Mediterranean coast. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of at least 20 °C, extends to roughly six months, generally from late May to early November. The property sits at 22 metres above sea level on terrain with an average gradient of 2.6 percent toward the sea, meaning flat walking access to the coast without stairs or steep streets. Winters are mild by northern European standards, though the 1970 construction date means the building's thermal performance will depend more on its insulation and glazing than on the climate alone, and the installed air conditioning unit will carry most of the summer cooling load.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Three sandy coves lie within walking distance: Playa Cala Bosque at roughly 600 metres, Playa Cala Cerrada at 660 metres and Playa Cala Estaca at 820 metres. These are small, sheltered bays typical of the Orihuela Costa, with calm water suitable for swimming during the six-month warm season. For recreation beyond the beach, the area offers three golf courses within five kilometres, Villamartín, Las Ramblas de Orihuela and Campoamor, making the location practical for golfers who prefer not to drive far. Sports facilities within the wider radius include Sport Center Montepiedra (3.6 km), Snatch Fitness Center (4.1 km) and swimming pools at Costa Marina (1.8 km) and La Caleta (2.0 km). Two marinas provide moorings and nautical services, and a viewpoint at Torrejieja, five kilometres away, offers an alternative inland perspective on the coast.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Zenia occupies a central position within Orihuela Costa, roughly ten kilometres south of Torrevieja and immediately north of Playa Flamenca and Punta Prima. The district sits at the southern end of the Alicante coast, close to the boundary with the Valencian Community's southern border. Its position between two larger service centres, Torrevieja to the north and the Orihuela Costa commercial zone around it, gives residents access to the employment, healthcare and retail infrastructure of both, while remaining within a short drive of the murcian border towns further south. The AP-7 motorway junction at La Zenia connects the district directly to Alicante airport and the wider region.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.2°C | 29 mm |
| February | 11.0°C | 22 mm |
| March | 14.2°C | 28 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 30 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 31 mm |
| June | 24.2°C | 11 mm |
| July | 27.2°C | 2 mm |
| August | 27.4°C | 5 mm |
| September | 24.0°C | 23 mm |
| October | 19.2°C | 37 mm |
| November | 14.4°C | 34 mm |
| December | 10.6°C | 28 mm |
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Within its comparable set, this La Zenia apartment sits between the lower-priced Torrevieja options, Apartments Palangre Beach from approximately 160,000 euros and Edificio Sun & Center from approximately 169,000 euros, and Oasis Laguna 2 Phase II in El Raso from approximately 227,000 euros. The principal differentiator is location type. Torrevieja comparables are urban apartments in a larger, denser town with year-round activity and heavier traffic; El Raso is an inland residential urbanisation several kilometres from the sea with newer construction. This property combines a coastal, walkable setting with an older building. Its per-square-metre figure of roughly 3,750 euros exceeds the Torrevieja comparables, which reflects both the beach proximity of La Zenia and the additional solarium and upper-level room not counted in the registered built area. Set against the wider region, the southern Costa Blanca around Orihuela Costa typically trades at lower prices than Marbella or Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol, while offering comparable sunshine statistics and a similar swim season. The median provincial income of 15,750 euros in Alicante indicates a lower local cost base than much of southern Spain's coast, which affects running costs, community fees and everyday prices. For buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives in the same price band, the trade-off is straightforward: a 1970 building with an established, fully serviced beachside neighbourhood versus newer construction with better energy performance but further distance from the sea. Neither is objectively superior; the choice depends on whether walkable coastal access or modern specification carries more weight in the buyer's requirements.
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