This key-ready townhouse is located in the gated community of El Cid IV in Playa Flamenca, part of Orihuela Costa in the province of Alicante. The property offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and 163 m² of living space across three levels, with a south-facing terrace and an internal garage on the lower-ground floor. The nearest beach, Playa Cala La Mosca, lies approximately 300 metres away as the crow flies, and the La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre is within a 10-15 minute walk. The asking price is fixed at €269,950.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Playa Flamenca sits roughly four kilometres south of Torrevieja, in the municipality of Orihuela on the southern Costa Blanca. The townhouse stands in the El Cid IV community, within walking distance of beaches, supermarkets, bars and restaurants. The nearest cove is about 300 metres away in a straight line, with a moderate gradient of four per cent towards the shore.
The layout serves a range of practical needs: a lounge-diner with sliding doors to a south-facing terrace, a kitchen with separate utility area, two first-floor bedrooms with balconies and fitted wardrobes, and a lower-ground level currently arranged as an extra sleeping area with shower and walk-in wardrobe while retaining car parking space.
This is an existing property, originally completed in 1970, and delivered key-ready. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies; the buyer can proceed directly to purchase and occupation. The condition and finishes reflect the current owners' alterations, particularly on the lower-ground level.
The property offers no private pool; swimming facilities are communal within El Cid IV. The lower-ground level is officially registered as a garage, and its current use as habitable space is subject to relevant permissions and regulations. There is no private garden, and the building dates from 1970, which carries the technical characteristics of that era.
Ref: VL983182
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This townhouse fits several recognisable situations. A household relocating permanently to the Costa Blanca benefits from the three-level layout, the internal garage and the walking-distance amenities, including five pharmacies, seven banks and four dentists within two kilometres. Buyers seeking a holiday home near the sea will value the 300-metre straight-line distance to Playa Cala La Mosca and the south-facing orientation of the main terrace and master bedroom. Those wanting flexible extra space, a hobby room, guest quarters or storage, can use the converted lower-ground level, provided the relevant permissions are confirmed. Multi-generational arrangements also work here, since the lower-ground sleeping area and shower are semi-independent from the main floors. The property is less obvious for buyers who want a private pool, a private garden or a modern new-build energy standard; the pool is communal and the construction dates from 1970. Golfers may note three courses within about five kilometres, and the 50 public transport stops across nine lines reduce dependence on a car, which suits visitors who arrive by plane and move about locally by bus.
The finish reflects a 1970 building that has been maintained and partly modernised by its owners. Photographs show tiled floors upstairs, a modern bathroom with a glass-block wall, and a fitted walk-in wardrobe with an ironing area. The first-floor family bathroom includes a walk-in shower. Bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and both open onto private balconies. The ground floor features sliding doors onto the raised terrace, a large kitchen and a separate utility room. The most significant intervention is the lower-ground level: originally a garage and still registered as such, it now contains a bedroom area, a shower area and a walk-in wardrobe, connected internally by a staircase. Buyers should treat this conversion as a point for legal and technical verification, since its registered status and habitability depend on permissions and regulations. As a 1970 property, the building predates contemporary insulation and energy-efficiency standards, so thermal performance, glazing and installations should be assessed during a technical survey. The communal areas, gardens and the shared swimming pool, are managed within the gated community of El Cid IV, with the associated community structure and fees.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €269,950. As an existing home completed in 1970 and delivered key-ready, there is no price list or unit variation; the figure applies to this specific townhouse with its three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 163 m² of living space and internal garage. For context, new-build apartments in Torrevieja currently start from €160,000 to €169,000, while a comparable new development in Urbanización El Raso starts from €227,000. These are different product types, apartment versus townhouse, but they frame the local price range.
Daily life in El Cid IV revolves around a compact, walkable scale. The ground floor holds a generous lounge and dining area with sliding doors onto a raised, south-facing terrace, meaning the main living space receives sun throughout the day. Mornings can begin on the terrace before a short walk to one of the 52 restaurants or 17 cafés within two kilometres. The kitchen includes a separate utility area, and a family bathroom serves this level. Upstairs, two bedrooms each have private balconies and fitted wardrobes; the master faces south and shares a family bathroom with a walk-in shower. The lower-ground level, reached by an internal staircase, is the most distinctive part of the house. Formally registered as a garage, part of it has been converted into a bedroom area, a shower area and a walk-in wardrobe, with enough room left to park one car. This flexibility suits households needing a third bedroom, a hobby room or substantial storage, subject to permissions. Because beaches, shops, the Saturday-style market at Playa Flamenca and La Zenia Boulevard are all within walking distance, many errands can be done without starting the car, a practical consideration for anyone planning extended stays without importing a vehicle.
The immediate surroundings are dense with daily amenities: within two kilometres there are 52 restaurants, 17 cafés, five pharmacies, seven banks and four dentists. La Zenia Boulevard, one of the largest shopping centres in the province, is roughly a 10-15 minute walk from the house. Beach access is exceptionally short, Playa Cala La Mosca lies 0.3 km away as the crow flies, with Cala Mosca at 0.6 km and Playa Cala Estaca at 0.9 km. The gradient from house to shore averages four per cent, a moderate slope on foot. For sport and leisure, a fitness centre sits 2.6 km away and three golf clubs, Villamartín, Real Campoamor and Las Ramblas de Orihuela, lie between 3.3 and 5.1 km distant. Electric-vehicle drivers can charge at Ionity La Zenia (1.8 km), Iberdrola (3.4 km) or Eranovum (3.7 km). Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero and Real Club Náutico, are 4.8 and 5.4 km away respectively. Public transport covers the area with nine lines and 50 stops, making local travel feasible without a car.
The map shows the townhouse in the gated El Cid IV community, moments inland from the string of coves, Cala La Mosca, Cala Mosca and Cala Estaca, that mark this stretch of Orihuela Costa. La Zenia Boulevard and the AP-7 corridor sit just north-east, with the golf courses of Villamartín, Campoamor and Las Ramblas forming a green arc a few kilometres inland.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Playa Flamenca forms part of Orihuela Costa, at the southern end of the province of Alicante, roughly four kilometres south of Torrevieja and close to the boundary with the Murcia region. This position places it between two urban networks: Torrevieja and the Costa Blanca corridor towards Alicante to the north-east, and the Murcia, Cartagena conurbation to the south-west. The result is a coastal settlement that functions as a residential and holiday base, drawing on Torrevieja's services while sitting within reach of three cities exceeding 200,000 inhabitants. Within Orihuela Costa, Playa Flamenca is one of the established beachside localities, known for its market and its mixture of permanent residents and seasonal visitors.
Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is approximately 41 km away in a straight line and is the primary gateway for international arrivals; Valencia (VLC) lies about 174 km and Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) about 362 km away. Regional cities are reachable for day trips: Murcia (36 km, some 463,000 inhabitants), Elche (37 km, 235,000 inhabitants) and Cartagena (43 km, 219,000 inhabitants). Within Playa Flamenca itself, distances are short: the beach at 0.3 km, the shopping centre within a quarter-hour walk, and supermarkets, bars and restaurants all on foot. Given the walking-distance amenities and the nine bus lines serving 50 stops, a car is optional for daily life, though useful for airport transfers and exploring inland. The internal garage removes any parking concern when a car is kept.
| Beach Distance | 0.3 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 41 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 174 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Playa Flamenca sits at 28 metres above sea level, low and coastal, with an average annual temperature of 18.9 °C and monthly averages ranging from 12 °C in winter to 26 °C in summer. The swimming season lasts about five months, during which sea water stays at or above 20 °C. The four per cent gradient towards the sea is moderate, so the walk to the coves involves a gentle incline rather than a steep climb. The climate supports year-round terrace use; the south-facing orientation of the main living level means the raised terrace captures sun across the day in winter as well as summer. The locality marks 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active municipal calendar. The coastal position brings sea breezes, and the low elevation means no altitude-related considerations for residents.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline near the property consists of small coves rather than long sandy stretches: Playa Cala La Mosca (0.3 km straight-line), Cala Mosca (0.6 km) and Playa Cala Estaca (0.9 km). These are swimming and sunbathing spots within a few minutes' walk. Golf is a strong feature of the wider area, with Club de Golf Villamartín 3.3 km away, Real Club de Golf Campoamor 5.1 km and Las Ramblas de Orihuela also 5.1 km. Snatch Fitness Center lies 2.6 km from the house. Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero (4.8 km) and Real Club Náutico (5.4 km), serve boating and water-sport interests. Within the community itself, the communal pool and gardens provide the everyday recreational option, meaning a swim does not require the walk to the beach. The combination of coves, golf and marinas within a five-kilometre radius gives the area a varied leisure profile.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Playa Flamenca is a locality and beach, 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south of the town of Torrevieja in the municipality of Orihuela in the Province of Alicante, eastern Spain. The market there sells a range of items from shoes, clothing, belts and purses to vegetables.
| 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 |
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Within its immediate market, this townhouse occupies a middle position. New-build apartments in Torrevieja, such as Apartments Palangre Beach (from €160,000) and Edificio Sun & Center (from €169,000), sit at the entry level of the regional price range, but they offer apartment typologies with smaller footprints. Oasis Laguna 2 Fase II in Urbanización El Raso starts at €227,000 and represents a newer build further from the shoreline. At a fixed €269,950, this property competes on space and location rather than novelty: 163 m² across three levels, an internal garage and a 300-metre straight-line distance to the nearest cove are attributes that entry-level new-build apartments in Torrevieja typically do not combine. The trade-off is age, a 1970 construction carries older building standards and a partly unregularised lower level, whereas the new-build comparables deliver modern specifications and developer warranties. Locationally, Playa Flamenca is more consolidated than El Raso, with denser amenities within two kilometres and a market, whereas El Raso sits closer to the La Mata natural park but further from full-scale shopping. Compared with central Torrevieja, the area is quieter and more residential, oriented towards the coves and golf courses of Orihuela Costa rather than the city's promenade economy. Buyers weighing this property against the comparables are effectively choosing between space and immediacy of beach access on one side, and new-build efficiency on the other.
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