This is a completed, furnished two-bedroom resale apartment of 72 m² in the La Ciñuelica / Punta Prima area of Orihuela Costa, Alicante province, listed at €149,000. The property sits on the first floor of a residential complex built around 1970, with two communal swimming pools, communal parking and a private terrace with side sea views. The nearest beaches, Playa Punta Prima and Cala de lo Ferri, lie approximately 1.4, 1.5 km away on foot. Daily amenities, including a supermarket at roughly 485 m and a pharmacy at 728 m, are within walking distance. The apartment is south-facing, air-conditioned and sold ready to occupy.
Within its immediate market context, this apartment is positioned as a value entry point. Comparable listings in the surrounding area include Palangre Beach in Torrevieja from €160,000, Sun & Center (key-ready new build) from €169,000, and Oasis Laguna 2 Phase II in El Raso from €227,000. The €11,000, €20,000 gap to the Torrevieja apartments reflects three factors: this property's 1970 construction date, its single bathroom, and the absence of lift access. In exchange, it offers proximity to the coast that the inland El Raso development cannot match, El Raso sits several kilometres from the shoreline, whereas La Ciñuelica is a 15, 20 minute walk from three beaches. Compared with central Torrevieja, the location is quieter and lower-density, with a more residential character and easier parking, though it lacks the immediate seafront promenade of the town's beachfront districts. Relative to the golf urbanisations of Villamartín and Campoamor, which sit 3.5, 6 km inland, the property trades golf-course-adjacent settings for walkable beach and shopping access. For buyers weighing the Costa Blanca South against other Spanish coastal regions, the area's fundamentals, around 3,850 annual sunshine hours, a five-month swimming season, and an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, are comparable to the Costa del Sol, while property prices per square metre are generally lower, as reflected in the roughly €2,070/m² of this listing versus typical new-build prices in Marbella or Estepona. Provincial median income of €15,750 provides context for the local economy, which mixes tourism, services and a substantial international resident population. Buyers comparing options should weigh the price advantage and furnished, ready-to-occupy condition against the age-related considerations inherent to any 1970s building, ideally verified through an independent technical survey.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in La Ciñuelica, a residential district of Orihuela Costa close to Punta Prima. The setting is urban with walkable amenities: supermarket within 500 m, pharmacy within 750 m, and three beaches within 1.5 km. Alicante-Elche airport is approximately 34 km away in a straight line. The area is served by 13 public transport lines and 50 stops.
The layout provides one double bedroom, one single bedroom, a living/dining room, a separate kitchen with utility area, and a full bathroom with bathtub. A glazed terrace extends the living space outdoors with side sea views. Communal facilities include two swimming pools and parking. The property suits year-round or seasonal use, with air conditioning throughout.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from approximately 1970 and the apartment is described as completed and in move-in condition. It is sold fully furnished. Buyers should expect construction standards and building services consistent with a 1970s complex that has been maintained, rather than modern new-build specifications or energy certifications.
The property offers one bathroom only, on a first floor without lift access. There is no private swimming pool, private garden or garage included beyond communal parking. As a 1970s building, energy efficiency certification, insulation standards and modern thermal performance are not documented. No information is available regarding a second bathroom, en-suite facilities or storage beyond the utility room.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home near the coast, at an entry price point under €150,000, with the sea and three beaches within walking distance, will find the fundamentals here. It also suits buyers who prioritise walkable amenities over vehicle dependency: supermarket, pharmacy, cafés and restaurants are all within a short radius, and 13 bus lines serve the area. Seasonal users, those spending spring through autumn on the Costa Blanca, benefit from the five-month warm-water swimming season and the glazed terrace usable across much of the year. Investors considering rental use may note the furnished condition, pool access and Punta Prima proximity, factors that typically support holiday letting, subject to local licensing rules. The property is less obviously matched to households needing two bathrooms, ground-floor or lift access, or modern new-build energy performance. Buyers intending full-time residence should weigh the single bathroom and the 1970s construction against the price advantage. Retirees or couples without mobility constraints, able to manage one flight of stairs, fall within the practical user profile. In short, the apartment suits budget-conscious coastal buyers who value location and outdoor living space over build vintage and internal square footage.
The apartment is sold fully furnished and in move-in condition according to the seller's description. The interior comprises one double bedroom and one single bedroom, a combined living/dining room, a separate kitchen with access to a utility area containing washing machine and drying facilities, and a full bathroom with toilet, bidet and bathtub. The terrace is fitted with glass curtains, allowing it to be used as a semi-enclosed space in cooler months and opened in summer; side sea views are available from this space. Air conditioning is installed, addressing summer cooling, though no details are provided about heating for winter months beyond this system. As a building constructed around 1970, the underlying construction standards, insulation, window quality, electrical installation, predate current Spanish technical building codes. No energy performance certificate details are documented in the available data. The communal areas are described as well maintained, with two swimming pools and a car park within the complex. Buyers are advised to verify the condition of the electrical installation, plumbing and glazing through an independent survey, which is standard practice for properties of this age. The photographic record shows a functional, lived-in interior: the bathroom retains a bathtub rather than a walk-in shower, and the kitchen is a separate room rather than an open-plan layout. Overall, the finishing level is consistent with a cared-for resale apartment rather than a renovated or new-build specification.
The asking price is €149,000 for a 72 m², two-bedroom apartment sold furnished, approximately €2,070 per square metre. Within the immediate market context, this positions the property below comparable nearby listings: apartments at Palangre Beach in Torrevieja start from €160,000, Sun & Center from €169,000, and Oasis Laguna 2 in El Raso from €227,000, though those are new-build developments. The price reflects the building's age (circa 1970), the single bathroom, and the absence of a lift, offset by location, terrace and communal pools. Additional costs such as transfer tax, notary and registry fees are not included in the stated price.
Daily life here is organised around a compact, walkable residential neighbourhood a short distance from the coast. The morning routine can realistically include walking to the supermarket 485 m away or to one of the seventeen cafés within a two-kilometre radius. The glazed terrace, oriented to the south, functions as an extended living room for much of the year, supported by roughly 3,850 annual sunshine hours recorded for the area. Evenings lend themselves to the ten-to-fifteen-minute walk to Playa Punta Prima or Cala de lo Ferri. The apartment's rhythm changes with the seasons: in summer, the two communal pools serve the complex, while the five-month sea-temperature season above 20°C makes swimming feasible from late spring into autumn. Outside the peak tourist months, the area quiets considerably, though the 49 restaurants and multiple banks and dentists within two kilometres indicate a year-round service level rather than a purely seasonal one. Access to the wider region is straightforward, La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre is about a five-minute drive, and Torrevieja's sports infrastructure, including the Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina, is under five kilometres away. For practical errands, the hospital at 7.5 km is the main healthcare facility, reachable by car or bus. A car is useful but not strictly essential: the thirteen public transport lines and fifty stops in the area provide an alternative for beach, shopping and Torrevieja connections. The single bathroom and first-floor walk-up (no lift) shape day-to-day use, particularly for larger households or visitors.
The La Ciñuelica area functions as a year-round residential district rather than a purely seasonal resort zone. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 49 restaurants, 17 cafés, 5 pharmacies, 7 banks and 4 dentists, which indicates a service density that supports daily life without a car. The nearest supermarket is 485 m away and the nearest pharmacy 728 m, both within an easy walk. Healthcare beyond pharmacy level requires travel: the hospital is 7.5 km away. Public transport coverage is substantial for a settlement of this size, 13 lines and 50 stops, connecting the area towards Torrevieja and other coastal towns. Mobility by bicycle is practical given the flat, low-lying terrain (the site sits at approximately sea level, recorded at -4 m). The area experiences pronounced seasonal variation in busyness: August and summer weeks bring holiday crowds to the Punta Prima beaches 1.4 km away, while the shoulder seasons and winter months are considerably quieter, with a portion of the housing stock used seasonally. For errands and leisure beyond the neighbourhood, La Zenia Boulevard, one of the province's largest shopping centres, is roughly a five-minute drive. Sports facilities within reach include a taekwondo club at 2.6 km and Torrevieja's municipal sports infrastructure at under 5 km.
The map shows the property's position between Punta Prima's beachfront and the La Zenia retail area, with the three nearest beaches marked at 1.4, 1.5 km. Golf courses cluster to the southwest, and Torrevieja lies to the north along the coast, a stretch of the Costa Blanca where Spanish sunshine and seaside living sit within easy reach of everyday amenities.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Orihuela Costa forms the southernmost coastal strip of Alicante province, bordering the province of Murcia, approximately 20 km south of Torrevieja and 35 km from Alicante airport. Within this strip, La Ciñuelica sits between Punta Prima to the north and the La Zenia commercial area to the south. The position places the property at the northern edge of the Orihuela Costa beach-and-golf zone, with the Villamartín golf developments a short drive inland. Compared with central Torrevieja, the area is lower-density and more residential; compared with the inland urbanisations of El Raso and Ciudad Quesada, it is markedly closer to the shoreline.
Distances from the property: Playa Punta Prima 1.4 km, Cala de lo Ferri 1.5 km, and Playa Cala La Mosca 1.5 km, all reachable on foot in roughly 15, 20 minutes. The nearest golf courses are Club de Golf Villamartín at 3.6 km, Real Club de Golf Campoamor at 5.5 km and Las Ramblas de Orihuela at 5.8 km. The Real Club Náutico marina is 5.5 km away. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) lies approximately 34 km in a straight line, typically a 45, 55 minute drive; Valencia airport is roughly 166 km away and Málaga around 365 km. Electric vehicle charging is available at 2.0 km, with fast-charging hubs at La Zenia (Ionity, 9.3 km) and the Iberdrola Oasis Centre (6.6 km). The hospital is 7.5 km from the property.
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 34 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 166 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The local climate is characterised by an average annual temperature of 18.8°C, with monthly averages ranging from about 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. Historical sunshine totals reach approximately 3,854 hours per year, among the higher figures for mainland Spain, which directly affects how the south-facing glazed terrace is used: it can serve as living space for most of the year. The sea swimming season, defined by water temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts approximately five months, generally from late May or June into October. The terrain is essentially flat, sitting at or just below sea level, so no hill climbing is involved in reaching beaches or shops. Rainfall concentrates in autumn, with dry summers typical of the semi-arid south-eastern Spanish coast. The immediate coastal setting means sea breezes moderate summer heat, while winter nights can feel cool in a property of this vintage depending on glazing and insulation quality.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.5 km of the property. Playa Punta Prima is the principal beach of the adjacent district, a sandy urban beach with promenade access. Cala de lo Ferri and Playa Cala La Mosca are smaller coves towards the south, generally quieter than the main beach and reachable on foot. Beach quality flags for these specific beaches are not documented in the available data, so buyers should verify current Blue Flag status independently. Golf is a defining recreational feature of Orihuela Costa: Villamartín (3.6 km), Campoamor (5.5 km) and Las Ramblas (5.8 km) form a cluster of 18-hole courses within a ten-minute drive, with La Finca Golf further inland at 8.2 km. Water-based recreation centres on the Real Club Náutico marina at 5.5 km. Indoor and organised sport options include a taekwondo club at 2.6 km, CF Torrevieja football facilities at 4.6 km and the Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina in Torrevieja at 4.9 km.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Orihuela Costa forms the southernmost coastal strip of Alicante province, bordering the province of Murcia, approximately 20 km south of Torrevieja and 35 km from Alicante airport. Within this strip, La Ciñuelica sits between Punta Prima to the north and the La Zenia commercial area to the south. The position places the property at the northern edge of the Orihuela Costa beach-and-golf zone, with the Villamartín golf developments a short drive inland. Compared with central Torrevieja, the area is lower-density and more residential; compared with the inland urbanisations of El Raso and Ciudad Quesada, it is markedly closer to the shoreline.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 23 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 14 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 26 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 23 mm |
| May | 19.7°C | 15 mm |
| June | 23.2°C | 12 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 12 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 52 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 26 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 37 mm |
| December | 12.3°C | 30 mm |
Ref: VL781662
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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