This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in San Miguel de Salinas, an inland town in the southern Costa Blanca, Alicante province. The property measures 65 m² of built space and was completed in 1970 (indicative), with an interior described as never occupied. Amenities include a communal pool, air conditioning, a private terrace, a storage room and a private garden area. The asking price is €229,000. The location is urban with daily amenities within walking distance: a supermarket at roughly 300 metres and a pharmacy about 30 metres away. Beaches and golf courses are within a short drive.
Set against comparable listings in the southern Costa Blanca, this apartment occupies the upper end of its price band. Palangre Beach in Torrevieja lists from €160,000 and Edificio Sun & Center, also Torrevieja, from €169,000; both sit in the coastal city itself, where building stock is similar in age but the address is urban-coastal with beach access on foot or a short drive. Oasis Laguna 2 Phase II in El Raso lists from €227,000, essentially the same entry price as this property, and offers new-build construction in a suburban urbanisation setting near Guardamar, with modern energy standards but a car-dependent daily pattern. The choice between these profiles is structural rather than marginal. This San Miguel property trades new-build specification for a town-centre location where a pharmacy is 30 metres away and a supermarket 300 metres, and where the surrounding community is permanent rather than seasonal. Against the Torrevieja listings, the premium of roughly €60,000 buys a second bathroom, storage, a private garden area and a quieter inland town environment, while conceding immediate proximity to the sea. Against El Raso, the same money buys location and year-round livability instead of new construction and energy efficiency. Golf access is this address's comparative strength: three courses within 6 km is a denser cluster than any of the three comparables offer. Market context: the southern Costa Blanca has seen sustained price growth since 2020, driven by international demand, and inland towns have followed coastal zones upward with a lag. For buyers, the practical comparison question is whether a walkable Spanish town with golf proximity, or a coastal or new-build alternative, better matches their intended use.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the town centre of San Miguel de Salinas, an inland urban setting approximately 7.7 km straight-line from the nearest beaches at Orihuela Costa. Shops, a pharmacy and bars are reachable on foot. Golf courses cluster 5-6 km away. A car is useful for coastal trips but not required for daily errands.
The layout serves two occupants comfortably, with a second bathroom adding capacity for guests or shared use. Air conditioning covers warm months, the terrace provides outdoor space, and the storage room adds practical capacity. The communal pool offers seasonal swimming without private maintenance responsibility.
Contrary to some listings, the building dates from 1970 (indicative) and is therefore a resale-class asset, not a new-build development. The interior is described as never occupied. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule; the property is ready for immediate transfer and occupation.
The property does not offer sea views, private parking, a private pool, an elevator (not documented), underfloor heating or a solarium. Built area is 65 m², which limits internal space. The building originates from 1970, so no new-build warranties apply. The nearest beach requires a drive of roughly 8 km.
This property fits several recognisable situations. First, buyers seeking a year-round base in a genuine Spanish town rather than a tourist zone will find the location profile matches: local commerce on the doorstep and a permanent community. Second, couples wanting a manageable second home with low upkeep benefit from the compact 65 m² layout, air conditioning, communal pool and internal storage; the second bathroom accommodates visiting guests. Third, buyers who prioritise golf access may find the cluster of courses within 5-6 km, Villamartín, Campoamor and Las Colinas, a practical advantage over coastal addresses. Fourth, those who prefer walking-distance amenities over car dependency for daily errands will value the 30-metre pharmacy and 300-metre supermarket. Situations where the property fits less well: buyers requiring sea views or walk-to-beach living, since the nearest cove is roughly 8 km away; families needing three or more bedrooms or generous internal space; and buyers specifically seeking new-build warranties, given the 1970 construction date. The absence of documented private parking may also matter for households with two vehicles. As an investment, the profile points toward long-term residential letting in a town setting rather than short-term tourist rental, which is more constrained inland than in coastal resort zones. Occupants should also verify community fees and building condition through survey, as with any 1970s building. In short, the match is strongest for low-maintenance, town-based living with the coast and golf as nearby options.
The available imagery documents a modernised interior: a combined kitchen-living space with an air conditioning unit, a bedroom with fitted wardrobe, a bathroom with wood-toned finishes and a glass shower screen, and a hallway with wall-mounted climate control. The kitchen is open-plan and integrated with the living area, consistent with a refurbishment rather than the original 1970 specification. The terrace floor is finished with artificial grass, which reduces irrigation and maintenance. Technical documentation available at this stage is limited. The energy efficiency certificate is not provided in the source data; for a 1970 building, buyers should expect a pre-reform baseline and verify what the refurbishment achieved, particularly regarding insulation, window glazing and the electrical installation. Air conditioning units are split-type, visible in the interior photographs, which handle cooling but not heating unless the units are heat-pump models, a point to confirm. The plumbing appears renewed in the bathroom shown, but the condition of unseen installations (water supply, drainage, roof, façade) requires a technical survey, especially given the building age. Community elements, the pool and shared areas, fall under community responsibility, and their state affects both monthly fees and long-term value. No information is available on structural works, lift provision or accessibility adaptations. The storage room is internal and private, adding practical capacity unusual in this size class. Overall, the finish level reads as contemporary and functional; the material quality of the refurbishment and the state of the base building are the two elements that determine long-term durability and should be verified on inspection.
The asking price is €229,000 for a 65 m² apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, which works out at roughly €3,500 per square metre. Within the immediate region, comparable properties range from approximately €160,000 at Palangre Beach in Torrevieja to €227,000 at Oasis Laguna 2 in El Raso. The price here sits at the upper end of that band, which reflects the inclusion of two bathrooms, a private garden area and storage. As with all listed figures, the price should be treated as a starting point; the building's 1970 origin (indicative) is a relevant factor when comparing against genuinely new-build stock.
Daily life here revolves around a traditional Spanish town rather than a resort complex. San Miguel de Salinas functions as a working inland town with a permanent population, so the rhythm of the neighbourhood continues year-round: shops open in the morning, bars fill at lunchtime, and streets stay active outside the summer season. The apartment's position places a supermarket at roughly 300 metres and a pharmacy at about 30 metres, which effectively means groceries and pharmacy runs are walking matters. This is a different proposition from the coastal developments at Orihuela Costa, where activity peaks with tourism; here the baseline is local and steadier. The 65 m² layout is compact: an open kitchen-living area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The terrace facing the front of the building serves as the main outdoor room, with the private garden area adding ground-level space. The communal pool covers the swimming need without the cost and upkeep of a private pool. For occupants, the practical pattern is car-light living: on foot for daily needs, by car for the beach, golf or the La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre. The inland position also means hotter summer afternoons and cooler winter evenings than directly on the coast, which the air conditioning addresses in the warm months. Evenings tend toward the terrace or the local bars rather than a paseo marítimo. The two bathrooms make the layout workable for visiting family or for two sharers. Overall, the property suits a year-round, town-based living pattern with the coast as a weekend option rather than a daily backdrop.
The immediate environment is the town centre of San Miguel de Salinas, an inland municipality in the south of Alicante province bordering the Orihuela Costa corridor. Distances to daily facilities are short: supermarket at 297 metres and pharmacy at 30 metres, both walkable within minutes. Bars and restaurants cluster in the town centre. Healthcare beyond the pharmacy requires travel: the nearest documented hospital is 9.4 km away. The nearest beaches, Cala La Mosca, Cala Mosca and Cala de lo Ferri, lie 7.7 to 7.9 km away in straight-line terms, meaning a 10-15 minute drive in practice. Golf is a defining feature of the surrounding area: Villamartín at 5.1 km, Real Club de Golf Campoamor at 5.5 km and Las Colinas at 6.0 km, three courses within a short radius. An electric vehicle charging point is documented at 4.1 km. Roads: the AP-7 motorway and the N-332 coastal road connect the town to Torrevieja, Alicante and the Murcia region. The town sits at modest elevation on the edge of the Segura river valley, surrounded by agricultural land and the salt lakes of Torrevieja and La Mata, the latter protected natural parks. Mobility conclusion: a car is convenient for beach, golf and hospital trips but not strictly necessary for daily life. Noise and activity levels are those of a Spanish provincial town, busier in the centre, quieter in residential streets, with a seasonal uplift in summer from returning diaspora and tourists.
The map shows the apartment's position within San Miguel de Salinas town centre, with the pharmacy and supermarket immediately adjacent. The blue markers to the south-east indicate the Orihuela Costa coves at roughly 8 km, while the golf cluster at Villamartín, Campoamor and Las Colinas sits just east of town. Torrevieja and its salt lakes lie to the north.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the southern Costa Blanca, San Miguel de Salinas occupies an inland position between Torrevieja on the coast, Orihuela Costa to the south-east and the Orihuela interior to the north-west. Compared with Torrevieja, the town offers a more Spanish, less tourist-driven environment at somewhat lower property prices. Compared with Orihuela Costa's urbanisations, it trades walk-to-beach living for town-centre amenities and proximity to the golf corridor. The position functions as a practical middle point: coast within ten minutes, golf within five, and the AP-7 motorway connecting to Alicante and Murcia.
Beaches: the nearest coves at Orihuela Costa are 7.7-7.9 km away in a straight line, roughly a 10-15 minute drive. Cities: Torrevieja is roughly 10 km by road, Orihuela Costa immediately south, and the cities of Alicante and Murcia both within about an hour. Golf: three courses within a 5-6 km radius, Villamartín, Campoamor and Las Colinas. Shopping: La Zenia Boulevard, one of the province's largest shopping centres, is a short drive. Daily needs are covered on foot.
San Miguel de Salinas lies inland at modest elevation on the boundary between the coastal plain and the Segura valley. The southern Costa Blanca records roughly 300-plus sunny days per year and annual rainfall below 300 mm, one of the driest zones in Spain. Because the position is inland, summer daytime temperatures typically run 2-4 °C warmer than directly on the coast, while winter nights are cooler; the documented air conditioning addresses summer heat, and supplementary heating for winter nights should be verified. The sea swim season generally runs from May into October given sea temperatures above 20 °C for much of that period, though the beach itself requires a drive. The terrain in town is mostly level to gently sloping. Surrounding natural features include the Torrevieja and La Mata salt lakes, protected landscapes a short drive north, and the agricultural hinterland of the Segura valley, which frames views from elevated parts of town.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beaches are the coves of northern Orihuela Costa, Cala La Mosca, Cala Mosca and Cala de lo Ferri, at 7.7-7.9 km. Slightly further lie the long sandy stretches of La Zenia, Cabo Roig and Playa Flamenca, several of which hold Blue Flag status in the Orihuela Costa municipality. The drive pattern makes beach visits a planned activity rather than a spontaneous one. Golf is the strongest recreational asset of this location: Villamartín (5.1 km), Real Club de Golf Campoamor (5.5 km) and Las Colinas Golf & Country Club (6.0 km) form one of the densest course clusters on the Costa Blanca, each with additional facilities such as dining and practice ranges. Hiking and cycling routes run through the Segura valley and around the salt lakes. In town, recreation is centred on local squares, bars and the municipal sports facilities. The apartment's own recreation provision includes the communal pool and the terrace-garden combination for private outdoor use.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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