This five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached villa stands on a 640 m² plot in La Zenia, on the southern Costa Blanca, approximately 700 metres from Playa Cala Bosque as the crow flies. The property offers 293 m² of living space, a private garden with swimming pool, private off-road parking and sea views. Built in 1970 and offered key-ready, it is positioned in second line to the beach. The asking price is fixed at €1,295,000. The surrounding area includes restaurants, pharmacies, banks and several golf courses within a short radius.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in La Zenia, a coastal district of Orihuela, roughly 700 metres straight-line from the nearest beaches, Cala Bosque and Cala Cerrada. Terrain towards the coast is flat, with an average gradient of 2.6%. Three golf clubs lie within 4.3 km, and the Zenia Boulevard shopping area is in the immediate vicinity. Larger cities, Murcia, Elche and Cartagena, are all within roughly 40 km.
With five bedrooms and three bathrooms across 293 m², the house suits households needing multiple bedrooms, guest rooms or a work-from-home space. The private pool, garden and driveway parking support year-round family living as well as seasonal use. Air conditioning is installed, and the property includes both open and private parking spaces. Sea views are present from the house.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1970 and is offered as an existing, key-ready home, which means it can be transferred and occupied without waiting for construction. No developer payment schedule applies; the purchase follows the standard procedure for resale property in Spain. The 1970 construction date means buyers typically budget for modernisation work depending on inspection results.
The property is a 1970 build, so it does not offer new-build warranties, contemporary insulation standards or a developer guarantee. There is no mention of central heating, underfloor heating or a garage in the listed features; parking is open and private. Community facilities of a resort, such as a shared gym or concierge, are absent. The layout and installations reflect their era and require technical inspection.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A large or blended family needing five bedrooms within walking distance of the sea avoids the compromise between space and location that most coastal stock imposes: 293 m² on a private plot this close to the beach is uncommon. Households that welcome regular guests, grown children, grandchildren, friends from abroad, can absorb visitors without converting living spaces into bedrooms. It also suits buyers relocating permanently who want an established neighbourhood rather than a building site: shops, doctors' services and restaurants already exist, and there is no delivery date to wait for. The presence of schools nearby, listed among the property features, makes the location workable for families with children of school age rather than only for retirees. A third profile is the buyer trading up from an apartment who specifically wants a private pool, a private garden and their own driveway, three features that apartment living on this coast rarely combines. The flat gradient to the beach (2.6%) matters for older residents or anyone with reduced mobility; no steep hills separate the house from the sea. What the property is not: a turnkey contemporary villa. Buyers expecting new-build finishes, modern insulation values and a developer warranty should weigh the 1970 construction date carefully and price in renovation. It is a substantial, well-located family home that rewards buyers willing to modernise.
The villa was completed in 1970, and the listing describes it as contemporary in category. The photographic material shows a kitchen with white cabinetry and red countertops with stainless-steel appliances, a spacious living room with arched doorways, a typical feature of Spanish villa architecture from this era, and bedrooms with simple finishes. Interpreted factually: this is a house with period character that has been partially updated (kitchen, fittings) rather than comprehensively renovated. For a 1970 build, several technical points deserve attention during purchase. Insulation standards of that decade predate current regulations; energy performance will depend on later improvements, if any. The plumbing and electrical installations should be assessed by a qualified surveyor, as original installations of this age often require partial or full replacement. The presence of air conditioning confirms active climate control for the hot months, but heating for winter months is not listed among the features. The structural positives are equally concrete: detached construction on a 640 m² private plot, five bedrooms and three bathrooms spread over 293 m², and a private pool with garden. The spacious driveway provides off-road parking, listed as both open parking and private parking. Sea views are part of the property's features. Buyers comparing this with new-build alternatives in La Zenia, where custom villas start around €1,600,000, should frame the difference explicitly: roughly €300,000 or more of headroom at the asking price, against which the cost of a full modernisation programme must be set. A technical inspection before purchase is the standard and advisable step for a property of this age.
The villa is offered at a fixed asking price of €1,295,000 as an existing, key-ready home, not as a new-build with a price list. The price reflects the combination of a large plot (640 m²), generous living space (293 m²) and a second-line beach position with sea views. For context within La Zenia itself, new custom villas in the Royal Park development start from €1,600,000, which places this property below the entry point of comparable new construction nearby. Buyers should account for purchase costs in Spain (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) on top of the asking price, and, given the 1970 construction date, a realistic budget for modernisation, sized after a technical survey.
Daily life around this villa revolves around the short walk to the coast. At 0.7 km straight-line to Playa Cala Bosque and Playa Cala Cerrada, the beach functions as an extension of the garden for much of the year, a morning swim before breakfast or an evening walk along the coves is a realistic routine, not a weekend excursion. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about five months, while the private pool extends outdoor bathing beyond that window. The immediate neighbourhood is dense with everyday services: within 2 km there are 67 restaurants, 19 cafés, 5 pharmacies, 8 banks and 4 dentists. Practical errands, a pharmacy run, a coffee, groceries, do not require a car. Nine public transport lines and 50 stops serve the wider area, which is unusual for a villa location on the Spanish coast and reduces car dependency for local trips. For longer journeys, the AP-7 corridor connects La Zenia with Murcia (36 km straight-line), Elche (38 km) and Cartagena (42 km), and Alicante-Elche airport lies roughly 42 km away as the crow flies. Electric-car owners can charge at three points within 2.2 km, including an Ionity fast-charging hub 0.6 km away. The rhythm of the area shifts with the seasons: busy and international in July and August, noticeably quieter but fully serviced in winter, since the amenities cater to a substantial year-round population along this stretch of the Orihuela Costa.
The surroundings combine coastal proximity with an unusually complete service layer. Within a 2 km radius, the villa counts 67 restaurants, 19 cafés, 5 pharmacies, 8 banks and 4 dentists, a density that reflects the permanent and seasonal population of the Orihuela Costa. Daily needs are met on foot or by a short drive; there is no dependence on a weekly supermarket trip for basics. Sports and leisure infrastructure is close: Villamartín Golf at 3.1 km, Sport Center Montepiedra at 3.6 km and Snatch Fitness Center at 4.1 km straight-line. Two swimming pool facilities, Costa Marina (1.8 km) and Swimming Pool La Caleta (2.0 km), supplement the private pool. Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero (3.3 km) and Real Club Náutico (6.9 km), serve sailing and water-sport interests. Public transport is a distinguishing feature: 9 lines and 50 stops serve the area, which is substantial for a villa district. This gives teenagers, guests without a car and residents who prefer not to drive a workable alternative for local and regional trips. For electric vehicles, three charging options exist within 2.2 km, including a fast-charging Ionity station only 0.6 km away. The character of the neighbourhood is that of an established, international residential strip: quiet in winter, lively in summer, with commerce that stays open year-round because the local population supports it.
The map shows the villa in second line to the coves of La Zenia, with Playa Cala Bosque and Cala Cerrada 0.7 km away as the crow flies. The golf cluster of Villamartín, Las Ramblas and Campoamor lies to the west, and the AP-7 corridor connects the area with Murcia, Elche and Alicante-Elche Airport.
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La Zenia belongs to Orihuela Costa, at the southern end of the Alicante province close to the boundary with the Murcia region. This position places it between two economic spheres: the Alicante, Elche corridor to the north-east and the Murcia, Cartagena area to the south-west, both roughly 40 km away. On the Costa Blanca as a whole, the area is known for its cove beaches, golf cluster and large year-round international population, a different profile from the more seasonal resort towns further north. The villa's second-line position within walking distance of three coves is a specific strength of this address rather than of the region generally.
The beach is the anchor point: Playa Cala Bosque and Playa Cala Cerrada both lie 0.7 km away in a straight line, with Playa Cala Estaca at 0.9 km. The gradient from the house to the coast is 2.6%, effectively flat, so the walk is comfortable for all ages and the distance is under ten minutes on foot in practice. Three golf courses sit within 4.3 km: Club de Golf Villamartín (3.0 km), Las Ramblas de Orihuela (4.0 km) and Real Club de Golf Campoamor (4.3 km). Regional cities are reachable for work, healthcare or culture: Murcia (population 462,979) at 36 km, Elche (234,765) at 38 km and Cartagena (218,943) at 42 km, all straight-line distances; actual road distances are longer. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is approximately 42 km away as the crow flies, the most practical airport for this location. Valencia (175 km) and Málaga-Costa del Sol (361 km) are distant alternatives. By car, the AP-7 motorway connects La Zenia to the whole Costa Blanca; the villa's private driveway and additional open parking make a two-car household straightforward. Public transport, 9 lines, 50 stops, covers local trips for those who prefer not to drive daily.
| Beach Distance | 0.7 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 42 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 175 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a classic semi-arid Mediterranean profile. The average annual temperature is 18.9°C, with monthly averages ranging from 11°C in the coldest month to 26°C in the warmest, mild winters and warm, dry summers. Rainfall is low and concentrated outside summer, which keeps outdoor living practical for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, lasts about five months; the villa's private pool effectively extends that period on either side. With 32 local public holidays per year, the regional calendar is dense with festivals and traditions, many of them tied to the seasonal rhythm of the coast. The elevation is 22 metres above sea level and the terrain to the beach descends at an average of 2.6%, essentially flat. This has two practical consequences: easy walking access to the coves below, and no staircase-climbing or steep lanes between the house and the sea, a point that matters for older residents. The low elevation also means sea views depend on the immediate building line; the property's second-line position provides the listed sea views without the exposure of a frontline plot.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 0.9 km of the villa: Playa Cala Bosque and Playa Cala Cerrada at 0.7 km, and Playa Cala Estaca at 0.9 km straight-line. These are the sandy coves of the Orihuela Costa, a stretch known for its sequence of sheltered bays rather than long open strands, swimming and snorkelling conditions are typically calm. The flat 2.6% gradient means all three are genuine walking-distance beaches. Golf is the second recreational pillar. Villamartín (3.0 km), Las Ramblas de Orihuela (4.0 km) and Campoamor (4.3 km) form a cluster of three established 18-hole courses within a few minutes' drive, a concentration that characterises this part of the southern Costa Blanca. A sport centre (3.6 km) and a fitness centre (4.1 km) cover indoor training, while two public swimming pools (1.8 km and 2.0 km) offer alternatives to the villa's own pool. For days on the water, two marinas are nearby: Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero at 3.3 km and Real Club Náutico at 6.9 km. A viewpoint at Torrejieja (5.0 km) offers an elevated perspective on the coastline. In practical terms, the recreation mix around this address spans beach, golf, sea and fitness without any single activity requiring more than a short drive.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.1°C | 39 mm |
| February | 11.8°C | 23 mm |
| March | 13.6°C | 28 mm |
| April | 15.8°C | 24 mm |
| May | 18.9°C | 19 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 5 mm |
| July | 25.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 8 mm |
| September | 23.4°C | 40 mm |
| October | 19.6°C | 32 mm |
| November | 15.0°C | 44 mm |
| December | 12.1°C | 40 mm |
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Ref: VL426770
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its own postcode, this villa competes most directly with new construction. Royal Park Custom Homes 2 in La Zenia offers bespoke villas from €1,600,000, a starting point roughly €305,000 above this property's asking price. The comparison is instructive: a buyer at €1.6 million receives current building standards, modern insulation and a developer's warranty, while the buyer of this 1970 villa receives more established surroundings, a larger proven plot and a genuine second-line beach position, with renovation costs to be added after technical survey. Which package is more attractive depends largely on the buyer's appetite for a building project versus a home that can be occupied immediately. Further afield, the alternatives change character. Oceanic Apartments in Rojales start from €475,000 and Nueva Daya Villa in Daya Nueva from €380,000, both significantly cheaper, but both inland. Rojales and Daya Nueva sit several kilometres from the coast, in the Vega Baja's agricultural interior; their buyers exchange beach proximity for price and, often, newer construction. A household comparing all three is really comparing lifestyles: a coastal villa walkable to three coves, versus modern inland living with the beach as a destination rather than a daily option. Positionally, La Zenia sits at the southern tip of the Alicante province, closer to Murcia (36 km) than to Alicante city, served by Alicante-Elche Airport at roughly 42 km. The immediate area's density of services, 67 restaurants and 19 cafés within 2 km, 9 bus lines, 50 stops, reflects the year-round population of Orihuela Costa, which distinguishes it from more seasonal stretches of coast. For buyers focused specifically on the beach-plus-golf formula of the southern Costa Blanca, this property's combination of plot size, bedrooms and coastal distance is a scarce configuration in the local resale market.
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