This key-ready apartment in Santiago de la Ribera, on the Costa Cálida in the Murcia region, is a two-level penthouse with a fixed asking price of €799,000. The property offers three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 138 m² of living space, completed in 2020. The rooftop terrace holds a private pool with sea views. The nearest beach, Playa de El Pescador, lies approximately 300 metres away in a straight line. Two underground parking spaces and a storage room are included. The building provides lift access directly from the garage level.
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The penthouse sits in Santiago de la Ribera, part of the San Javier municipality at the northern end of Murcia's Mediterranean coastline. The Mar Menor and its sandy beaches are within short walking distance: Playa de El Pescador and Playa de Barnuevo both lie roughly 300 metres away as the crow flies. Cartagena is 26 km away in a straight line and Murcia 36 km.
The layout serves three bedrooms and four bathrooms across two levels, with an open-plan living area and kitchen opening onto terraces. The upper level functions as a private outdoor floor with a pool, outdoor kitchen and 360-degree views. Practical features include two garage spaces in the underground car park, a separate storage room and direct lift access to the residence.
This is an existing home rather than an off-plan development, completed in 2020 and delivered key-ready. That means no construction risk or waiting period: the buyer can inspect the finished property, its materials and its views before purchase. The stated completion date is indicative and should be verified during the purchase process.
The property is an apartment within a shared building, so the rooftop terrace and pool are private but common areas are governed by a community. There is no private garden or independent plot. The penthouse has 138 m² of living space, which is moderate relative to its price point. Distances to airports are considerable: Alicante-Elche is roughly 58 km away in a straight line, Malaga about 350 km.
This property fits a buyer who wants a finished home rather than an off-plan wait: it was completed in 2020 and can be moved into or used immediately. The two-level penthouse format with a private rooftop pool suits households that prioritise outdoor living and sea views without maintaining a garden or a detached villa. Four bathrooms across three bedrooms works for families with children or for hosts who regularly receive guests, since two bathrooms effectively serve as en-suites. The inclusion of two garage spaces and a large storage room points towards a household with two cars, bicycles or beach equipment, or owners who spend extended periods here. The flat, walkable distance to three beaches makes it practical for buyers who want to reduce car dependence day to day, including older buyers for whom the lift from the garage matters. It is less suited to buyers seeking a large plot, total isolation or a rural setting: this is a town-centre coastal location with the activity that entails. Budget-wise, the fixed €799,000 price positions it above entry-level coastal apartments in the region, so it addresses buyers comparing against villas and premium penthouses rather than starter units.
The property dates from 2020, which places it within the current generation of Spanish coastal construction: contemporary insulation standards, modern installations and fittings that have seen only a few years of use. The interior photographs show a small white-tiled bathroom and a modern finish level consistent with recent delivery, with four bathrooms finished in what the source material describes as modern, timeless materials. The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances included, so no separate furnishing budget is required for that space. The open-plan living area benefits from generous ceiling height and large openings towards the terraces, a design choice that supports natural light and cross-ventilation in a Mediterranean climate where air conditioning costs matter. The private rooftop pool and outdoor kitchen are permanent built elements rather than temporary additions, which affects both usability and maintenance responsibility. Practically, buyers should note that a 2020 building will still be within its ten-year structural guarantee period in Spain, and that the community governs the shared pool areas and building exterior seen in the photographs. As with any resale of a recent build, the actual condition of finishes should be verified at viewing, since wear depends on the level of use since completion. The garage level with direct lift access indicates a fully developed basement infrastructure, including ventilation and secure access, rather than surface parking.
The asking price is fixed at €799,000. This is an existing, completed home from 2020, so the price applies to a specific, viewable property rather than a price list with unit variation. The property includes three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 138 m² of living space, a two-level layout, a private rooftop pool and terrace, two underground garage spaces and a storage room. For regional context, the nearest comparable project tracked in the area, Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares, starts from €589,900 for new-build villas, which gives a rough benchmark for how this penthouse is positioned. Availability details and viewing arrangements can be requested directly.
Daily life here revolves around the upper floor as much as the lower one. The rooftop terrace with its private pool, outdoor kitchen and loungers effectively adds a second living layer that works from breakfast through to evening, particularly between the late spring and early autumn months when the swimming season around the Mar Menor runs for about five months with water temperatures above 20°C. Below, the open-plan kitchen and living area connect to outdoor space, so cooking and socialising can flow between inside and terrace. The gradient to the beach is only about 2%, meaning the walk to Playa de El Pescador is flat and practical, an evening stroll or a morning swim requires no car. Within two kilometres there are 15 restaurants, four cafés, five pharmacies and three banks, so most daily errands are doable on foot. The lift from the underground garage to the residence simplifies shopping trips and luggage handling. A school within the same two-kilometre radius makes the location workable for families outside the holiday season. The area is a small coastal town rather than a resort strip, which affects the rhythm of the year: quieter in winter, busier in July and August when Spanish and international visitors arrive at the Mar Menor beaches.
Santiago de la Ribera is the coastal core of San Javier, a small municipality at the northern end of the Costa Cálida, on the shore of the Mar Menor. The immediate surroundings are pedestrian-friendly: the promenade, beaches and a cluster of restaurants, cafés and pharmacies sit within a two-kilometre radius containing 15 restaurants, four cafés, five pharmacies and three banks. The flat terrain, about 2% gradient to the beach at an elevation of just 9 metres, makes walking and cycling realistic transport modes for daily trips. Public transport is present with 26 lines and 50 stops in the area, though as in most Spanish coastal towns the bus network mainly serves the town and regional connections rather than replacing a car entirely. Larger cities are reachable for work, services or culture: Cartagena with roughly 219,000 inhabitants is 26 km away in a straight line, and Murcia with about 463,000 inhabitants is 36 km away. Both are within about half an hour's drive according to the source description. This combination, small-town daily life with two substantial cities in reach, defines the practical living situation here.
The map shows the penthouse in Santiago de la Ribera relative to the Mar Menor coastline. Note the cluster of beaches within one kilometre and the marinas of Lo Pagán and San Pedro del Pinatar just to the north. The pins for Cartagena and Murcia indicate the regional cities within driving distance.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the wider region, Santiago de la Ribera occupies the northern gateway to Murcia's coast, closer to Alicante province (Elche lies 53 km away in a straight line) than to the southern Costa Cálida. Cartagena at 26 km and Murcia at 36 km are the two anchor cities for services, hospitals and culture. Compared with the Costa del Sol further west, Malaga is about 350 km away, this stretch of coastline is generally less densely developed and priced lower, while offering warmer winter sea temperatures thanks to the Mar Menor lagoon.
Beaches are the closest amenity: Playa de El Pescador and Playa de Barnuevo lie about 300 metres away as the crow flies, with Playa de Colón at 1.0 km. Golfers have several options within a short drive, Campo de Roda Golf at 4.9 km, Club de Golf Veneziola at 6.0 km and Serena Golf at 9.2 km in straight-line distance. Three marinas serve boating interests: Puerto Deportivo de Lo Pagán at 3.0 km, C.N. Villa de San Pedro at 5.2 km and Club Náutico Mar Menor at 7.8 km. Sports centres include Polideportivo San Javier at 2.5 km and two more within 5 km. For electric vehicles, charging points are available from 3.0 km away, including a Supercharger at San Pedro del Pinatar. Alicante-Elche Airport is roughly 58 km away in a straight line, and the source description mentions about half an hour's drive to airports; Valencia is about 190 km and Malaga about 350 km in a straight line. Road distances are longer than straight-line figures.
| Beach Distance | 0.3 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 58 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 190 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 18.9°C, with monthly averages ranging from 11°C in the coldest months to 26°C in summer, a moderate Mediterranean profile with warm but not extreme summers and mild winters. The swimming season in the Mar Menor runs about five months with water temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly May through September, which is a realistic window for using the private rooftop pool. The location sits at 9 metres above sea level with an approximately 2% gradient towards the beach, meaning no stairs or slopes on the daily route to the sea, relevant for families with pushchairs and for older residents. The Mar Menor itself is a shallow saltwater lagoon, which tends to warm earlier and cool later than the open Mediterranean, extending comfortable water temperatures. The rooftop terrace orientation, with 360-degree views and sea glimpses, gives full-day sun exposure across the seasons, which suits both winter lunches outdoors and summer evenings.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within one kilometre: Playa de El Pescador and Playa de Barnuevo at roughly 300 metres straight-line, and Playa de Colón at 1.0 km. These are Mar Menor beaches, calm, shallow water rather than open-sea waves, which changes the type of swimming and watersports available. Recreational infrastructure extends beyond the sand: three marinas within 8 km support sailing and boat ownership, and three golf courses between 4.9 and 9.2 km provide year-round play, since the climate allows golfing in winter as well as summer. For organised sport, Polideportivo San Javier lies 2.5 km away with two further sports centres within 5 km. The promenade along the Santiago de la Ribera seafront supports running, cycling and walking on flat terrain. Cultural and shopping excursions reach further afield: the source description mentions La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre, Cartagena and Murcia as destinations within roughly half an hour by car.
Source: OpenStreetMap
San Javier is a small town and municipality in the autonomous community and province of Murcia in southeastern Spain. The municipality is situated at the northern end of Murcia's Mediterranean coastline, the Costa Cálida.
| 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: VL691881
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this penthouse competes on a different axis from the tracked new-build stock nearby. Golden Green Villas in Los Alcázares, roughly 10 km south along the Mar Menor shore, offers villas from €589,900, a lower entry point, but for buyers accepting an off-plan or new-build process and, at the base price, presumably smaller or less equipped units than a two-level penthouse with a private rooftop pool. This property's €799,000 fixed price buys a finished 2020 home with three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 138 m² of interior space plus terraces, two garage spaces and storage, features that in villa form typically push well past the €800,000 mark in the region. Locationally, Santiago de la Ribera sits closer to its beaches than most Los Alcázares developments, with the promenade and town services walkable, whereas newer villa projects tend to sit a kilometre or more inland. Regionally, the northern Costa Cálida around San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar has developed as a lower-density, lower-priced alternative to the Costa Blanca South (Elche, 53 km away) and the Costa del Sol (Malaga, about 350 km). Average annual temperatures of 18.9°C and the Mar Menor's shallow, warm lagoon give the area a longer comfortable water season than its latitude suggests, while Cartagena at 26 km and Murcia at 36 km provide urban services that resort towns lack. For buyers comparing across regions, the practical trade-offs here are distance from major airports, Alicante-Elche at roughly 58 km straight-line is the closest, against a calmer coastal environment with Mar Menor beaches, three golf courses within 10 km and a settled, year-round Spanish town rather than a seasonal resort.
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