This is a three-bedroom apartment of 65 m² in central Torremolinos, Málaga, completed in 1970 and recently fully renovated. The property is listed at €262,000 and is ready for occupation. It sits in a consolidated urban area roughly 500 metres from Playa del Bajondillo, with a supermarket within about 100 metres and the Torremolinos commuter train station within walking distance. Málaga Airport lies approximately 6.3 km away. The apartment is on the second floor of a building without a lift, with an east-facing orientation, urban views, double glazing, a fully fitted kitchen, and an entry phone system.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is situated in the town centre of Torremolinos, west of Málaga, in a built-up area with services on foot. Playa del Bajondillo is around 450 metres away, the commuter train station roughly 100 metres, and Málaga Airport 6.3 km. The nearest supermarket is about 102 metres from the door and a pharmacy 46 metres. The slope towards the beach measures approximately 10.8%.
The property functions as a compact three-bedroom home with one bathroom, an open-plan kitchen integrated into the living-dining area, and an external laundry space. It suits households that prioritise proximity to services and public transport over generous floor area. The second-floor position without a lift, and a single bathroom shared between three bedrooms, define its practical limits for daily use.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 1970 (indicative) and the apartment has undergone a complete internal renovation, including new plumbing, new electrical wiring, new double-glazed windows and doors, and refinished walls. The property is completed and available for immediate occupation. No further construction phases or delivery dates apply.
The apartment offers 65 m² with one bathroom and no lift access, located on the second floor. There is no private parking, no swimming pool, no storage room, and no private garden mentioned in the listing. The east orientation means afternoon sun on the terrace is limited. Community facilities are restricted to standard building services; community fees are €40 per month including water.
Ref: VL116110
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property aligns with several recognisable buyer situations. A buyer seeking a car-free base on the Costa del Sol benefits from the train station within about 100 metres, a supermarket at 102 metres and frequent bus service, allowing stays without vehicle ownership. A buyer prioritising upfront condition over floor area may value that plumbing, wiring, windows and interior finishes are all new, avoiding immediate renovation expenditure common in 1970s stock. A small household or family needing three separate bedrooms within a moderate budget, and accepting a single shared bathroom, fits the layout. Buyers intending occasional rental use benefit from year-round demand in a municipality with 52 hotels and high visitor volume, though rental licensing rules under Andalusian regulation should be verified separately. It suits buyers who want the daily environment of a working Spanish town rather than a gated resort: schools, health centres, banks and sports facilities are within the municipality, with 193 sports facilities recorded. It is less aligned with buyers wanting a lift, private parking, a pool, more than one bathroom, or substantial living space per person. The second-floor walk-up and the 10.8% slope between street level and beach also matter for anyone with mobility constraints. Finally, frequent flyers may find the 6.3 km distance to Málaga Airport a practical advantage for short-stay usage patterns.
The renovation is documented in the listing as complete, covering the principal technical systems. The plumbing has been fully replaced, and the electrical wiring renewed throughout, which addresses the two systems most commonly dated in 1970s buildings. Windows and doors are new with double glazing, improving acoustic insulation in an urban setting and thermal performance relative to single-glazed stock of the same era. Internal walls have smooth finishes rather than textured rendering, consistent with contemporary interior standards. The kitchen is fully fitted and integrated into the open-plan living-dining area. The bathroom has been refitted with a modern shower unit and vanity. Flooring shown in the available photography is white marble-style tiling. The property is part furnished, and the entry phone provides basic building access control. All rooms are exterior-facing, which supports natural cross-ventilation and daylight, relevant in a building where mechanical cooling may need to be added separately, as no air conditioning system is listed. Buyers should note what the renovation does not cover: no energy performance certificate rating is stated, no solar thermal or photovoltaic installation is mentioned, and the building envelope itself, roof, façade insulation and common areas, remains that of a 1970 structure. Verification of the electrical installation certificate (boletín) and habitability certificate is advisable during due diligence. Community water inclusion at €40 per month suggests a simple communal services arrangement.
The asking price is €262,000 for a 65 m², three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in fully renovated condition, equating to roughly €4,030 per square metre. Within Torremolinos, the comparable development Ykines lists from €290,000, placing this property below that entry point, though it is a 1970 building rather than new construction. Comparable listings in Estepona start higher: Aby Upper from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens from €524,600. The property is completed and available now; delivery is immediate upon purchase completion. Running costs consist of community fees of €40 per month including water.
Daily life around this apartment is shaped by its position inside the built-up core of Torremolinos rather than by resort-style seclusion. A supermarket sits roughly 100 metres from the entrance and a pharmacy about 46 metres, which reduces dependence on a car for routine shopping. The Cercanías commuter train station is approximately 100 metres away, giving direct rail access to Málaga centre, the airport, and Fuengirola, and 16 public transport lines with 93 stops serve the municipality. The immediate neighbourhood records 192 restaurants and 37 cafés within a two-kilometre radius, alongside 24 pharmacies, 11 banks and 5 dentists. This density means the area remains active throughout the year, not only in the summer season, although the presence of 52 hotels and roughly 20,800 tourist beds in the municipality produces noticeable visitor traffic in peak months. The beach sits about 450, 500 metres away, reachable on foot, though the return climb involves a slope measured at 10.8%, a factor for buyers with reduced mobility. The Piscina Municipal Virgen del Carmen lies about one kilometre away as an alternative. For households with children, one school falls within the two-kilometre radius, and the municipality counts 13 primary schools and 9 secondary schools in total. The apartment itself, with three bedrooms in 65 m², works best where the living-dining room serves as the main shared space and the bedrooms are used for sleeping and study rather than extended occupancy. The east-facing terrace receives morning sun, which suits earlier routines. Community fees of €40 per month, water included, are modest by regional standards and reflect a building without pools, lifts or extensive communal facilities.
The surrounding area operates as a year-round urban neighbourhood with a tourism overlay. Within a two-kilometre radius, the density of everyday services, 192 restaurants, 37 cafés, 24 pharmacies, 11 banks, means most errands are completed on foot. The train station at approximately 100 metres connects to Málaga in under 30 minutes and to the airport in a few minutes by rail, a configuration that reduces car dependence substantially. Two health centres serve the municipality, with the nearest hospital approximately 2.0 km from the property. Educational provision includes one school within the immediate radius and 13 primary plus 9 secondary schools municipality-wide. Sports infrastructure is extensive: 193 facilities recorded, including the Circuito de Orientación Los Manantiales (0.8 km), the El Pozuelo football ground (0.9 km) and the municipal swimming pool (1.0 km). Walking routes lead to viewpoints such as Mirador Los Cañones (1.2 km) and Pico Palomas (3.6 km). The climate data, 3,888 historical sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, supports outdoor use across most months, though the swimming season with sea temperatures above 20°C spans about four months. The municipality of 71,329 residents (INE 2025) sustains off-season commerce, distinguishing it from smaller resort enclaves that empty in winter. EV charging requires travel: the nearest charging points, including the Málaga Supercharger, sit 4.0, 4.7 km away.
The map shows the apartment in the central band of Torremolinos, roughly equidistant between the train station and the beach. Points of interest include Playa del Bajondillo to the south, the supermarket and pharmacy within the same block cluster, and the golf course at 1.6 km inland. The steep pedestrian slope towards the shore is visible in the terrain between the town and the coastline.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Torremolinos sits between Málaga city (13 km east) and Benalmádena/Fuengirola to the west, and was the first Costa del Sol resort developed after the late 1950s. Its population of 71,329 and its transport links, commuter rail, 6.3 km to the airport, proximity to the A-7 corridor, position it as an urban coastal node rather than a low-density resort. Relative to Marbella (37 km) or Estepona, price levels are lower and the environment more densely built. The property's central position within the town, close to the station, places it in the most connected part of the municipality.
Distances from the property are short for most categories. Playa del Bajondillo lies approximately 434, 437 metres away, with El Gato Beach at 488 metres and Playa del Lido around 700 metres. Málaga Airport is 6.3 km, with Gibraltar roughly 92 km further along the coast. Málaga city (579,076 inhabitants) is 13 km away, Marbella 37 km, and Granada 101 km. Golf options within reach include Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 1.6 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 4.4 km, and Golf Benalmádena Pitch & Putt at 5.6 km. Rail stations at Torremolinos (0.1 km), El Pinillo (1.9 km) and La Colina (2.3 km) provide redundancy in public transport access. The nearest hospital is 2.0 km away. The pedestrian slope of 10.8% towards the beach is the main physical consideration in reaching the sea on foot.
| Beach Distance | 0.5 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 6 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 92 km |
| Torremolinos | 0.1 km |
| El Pinillo | 1.9 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 57 metres above sea level on the coastal shelf of Torremolinos. Historical sunshine hours total approximately 3,888 per year, among the higher figures for southern Spain, and the average annual temperature is 18.6°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs roughly four months, concentrated in summer; sea bathing outside this window requires tolerance of cooler water. The terrain between the town and the beach slopes at 10.8%, which is categorised as steep. This affects the return walk from Playa del Bajondillo. Inland, the terrain rises towards viewpoints such as Pico Palomas (3.6 km) and Mirador del Lobo (4.2 km), offering walking routes with elevation gain close to the property. The urban position at low altitude means flat access to town-centre services, in contrast to hillside developments further along the coast. No significant natural flood or exposure constraints are recorded in the available data.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Torremolinos holds four Blue Flag beaches: El Bajondillo, La Carihuela-Montemar, Los Álamos and Playamar. The nearest, El Bajondillo, is roughly 450 metres from the apartment. Blue Flag status indicates sustained water quality and lifeguard, access and facility standards across the awarded beaches. Recreational infrastructure beyond the beach includes the municipal swimming pools at Piscinas Virgen del Carmen III (1.2 km) and a children's pool (1.9 km), the municipal football ground (0.9 km), and an orienteering circuit (0.8 km). Golfers can reach Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 1.6 km, walkable or a short drive, with two further courses within 5.6 km. The municipality's 193 recorded sports facilities cover a broad range of disciplines. The 34 local festive days per year reflect an active municipal calendar, contributing to off-season activity in the town centre.
193 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Torremolinos sits between Málaga city (13 km east) and Benalmádena/Fuengirola to the west, and was the first Costa del Sol resort developed after the late 1950s. Its population of 71,329 and its transport links, commuter rail, 6.3 km to the airport, proximity to the A-7 corridor, position it as an urban coastal node rather than a low-density resort. Relative to Marbella (37 km) or Estepona, price levels are lower and the environment more densely built. The property's central position within the town, close to the station, places it in the most connected part of the municipality.
Torremolinos is a municipality in Andalusia, southern Spain, west of Málaga. A poor fishing village before the growth in tourism began in the late 1950s, Torremolinos was the first of the Costa del Sol resorts to be developed and is still the most popular in the region.
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Within its immediate market, this apartment is positioned below the entry price of the closest new-build comparable: Ykines in Torremolinos lists from €290,000. The €28,000 difference reflects, among other factors, building age (1970 versus new construction), the absence of a lift, and lack of communal amenities. Buyers comparing the two should weigh the fully renovated technical condition of this unit against the warranties, energy ratings and shared facilities that new-build delivery typically includes. Further afield, Estepona comparables start higher: Aby Upper from €320,000 and Acqua Gardens from €524,600. Estepona offers a quieter, less densely built environment approximately 75 km west, but requires longer transfers to Málaga Airport and lacks the rail connection that this property has at 100 metres. For buyers prioritising airport access and year-round urban services, the Torremolinos centre location is structurally better connected. In municipal terms, Torremolinos recorded 1,566 property transactions and hosts 52 hotels with about 20,800 beds, indicating a liquid resale market and sustained rental demand, but also seasonal visitor pressure. The provincial median income of €16,450 contextualises local purchasing power. Compared with hillside or golf-side developments in Benalmádena and Mijas, this property trades views and tranquillity for walkability: services, rail and beach access on foot, at roughly €4,030 per square metre in renovated condition. The single bathroom and 65 m² floor area place it in the compact segment of the three-bedroom market, where comparable new-build units typically offer greater floor area at a proportionally higher price.
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