This three-bedroom apartment is situated in the built-up coastal area of Torremolinos, approximately 434 metres from Playa del Bajondillo and 6.3 km from Málaga Airport. The property is a completed ground-floor unit of 111 m² built area, dating from 1986, with a south orientation, a 30 m² private terrace and access to a communal pool and gardens. The immediate surroundings are urban, with a supermarket within roughly 100 metres and a pharmacy under 50 metres away. Torremolinos station on the Cercanías rail line is about 100 metres from the property, providing direct connections towards Málaga and Fuengirola. The asking price is 479,000 euros, with furniture available as an optional extra.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the town centre of Torremolinos, in an established urbanisation roughly 500 metres from the nearest beach. The setting combines residential streets with immediate access to shops, cafés and restaurants, 192 restaurants are recorded within a two-kilometre radius. The train station at 100 metres means Málaga city centre is reachable without a car. The slope towards the beach measures approximately 10.8 per cent, which is steep.
The layout offers three bedrooms and one bathroom across 111 m², with a living-dining area and a fully fitted kitchen. The 30 m² main terrace functions as an extension of the living space and includes a covered section and a bar area. A front terrace provides shade options through the day. Air conditioning with hot and cold settings, fitted wardrobes and double glazing are installed. Communal parking is available within the development.
This is not a new-build development. The building was completed in 1986 and the apartment is described as being in good condition following maintenance. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule involved; the property is available as a completed, resale unit. Any works or modernisation would be the buyer's responsibility after purchase. Furniture can be negotiated separately.
The property has a single bathroom, which limits layouts for larger households or guests. Parking is communal rather than private or allocated. There is no private pool, private garden, storage room or lift information recorded. The building predates current energy-efficiency standards and no energy label is listed. The steep slope between the apartment and the beach may restrict accessibility for some residents.
Ref: VL230109
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a permanent residence without car dependency would find the 100-metre distance to both station and supermarket, plus the school provision in the municipality, a workable basis for year-round living. A household looking for a second home with straightforward rentals between visits benefits from the airport distance of 6.3 km and the rail connection, which removes the need for a hire car in most cases. Buyers wanting generous outdoor space will value the combined terraces and the covered bar area, which suits regular entertaining. The configuration is less suitable for those requiring two or more bathrooms, an en-suite or a private garage, since the unit has one bathroom and communal parking only. Households with limited mobility should weigh the steep slope between the town level and the beachfront, which affects walking routes to the sea and promenade. Buyers focused on energy efficiency should note the 1986 construction date and the absence of a recorded energy label, which implies verification and possibly investment in insulation or glazing upgrades. Finally, those seeking quiet surroundings year-round should consider that central Torremolinos carries a substantial tourist load in summer, with the associated seasonal activity in streets, restaurants and on the beaches.
The apartment is presented as being in good condition, with documentation listing air conditioning with hot and cold settings, double glazing and fitted wardrobes throughout the bedrooms. The kitchen is fully fitted, and the photographs show a kitchen-dining area with a table setting, a dining area near the window, and a hallway entrance with artwork, indicating an interior that has been maintained and decorated rather than left in need of renovation. The most distinctive element is the main terrace: a 30 m² south-facing space with a covered section, an outdoor kitchen with barbecue and a bar fitted with beer pumps, designed explicitly for entertaining. Photographs confirm the covered patio with grill and seating and a planted terrace with outdoor furniture. As a ground-floor unit, the apartment opens directly onto the communal gardens, with garden views recorded rather than sea views. The building dates from 1986, which places it before current technical building code standards; double glazing and climate control have been retrofitted, but elements such as thermal insulation, electrical installation and plumbing would warrant inspection during the due-diligence process. No energy performance certificate is recorded in the available data, so prospective buyers should request this document, as it is legally required for sale in Spain and informs expected running costs. Communal areas, pool, gardens and parking, are managed by the community of owners, whose fees and reserve funds form part of the annual cost picture.
The asking price is 479,000 euros for a completed, three-bedroom ground-floor apartment of 111 m² with two terraces. Within Torremolinos, comparable new-build projects list from approximately 357,500 euros (Residencial Living Gardens) and 412,000 euros (Carlota Gardens) to 428,000 euros (Kool Homes), although those figures typically apply to smaller or differently specified units. This property's pricing reflects its size, south orientation, terrace area and town-centre position near the station. Furniture is optional and would be negotiated separately. Community fees for the pool, gardens and communal parking are payable and should be verified.
Daily life around this apartment is organised around walking. A supermarket lies roughly 100 metres away and a pharmacy 46 metres, meaning routine shopping and prescriptions require no car. The Cercanías station at 100 metres connects Torremolinos with Málaga centre in about twenty minutes and with Fuengirola to the west, which shapes the property's usefulness both as a permanent residence and as a low-maintenance holiday base. The beach at Bajondillo is a walk of roughly 500 metres, though the return journey involves a gradient of about 10.8 per cent, a factor to consider for older residents or families with pushchairs. The town itself is dense and service-oriented: within two kilometres there are 192 restaurants, 37 cafés, 24 pharmacies and 11 bank branches, alongside thirteen primary schools and nine secondary schools. Tourism is a structural feature of Torremolinos, with 52 hotels and over 20,000 beds in the municipality, so the population and noise levels rise noticeably in summer and ease outside the season. The ground-floor position with two terraces, one south-facing of 30 m² with a covered section and bar, one at the front, allows outdoor use across much of the day, with the front terrace offering shade when the main terrace is in full sun. The communal pool and gardens provide additional outdoor space managed by the community. Málaga Airport at 6.3 km shortens arrival and departure considerably, though flight paths mean occasional aircraft noise should be expected in this part of town.
The immediate environment is urban Torremolinos at its most walkable. The supermarket at 102 metres and pharmacy at 46 metres define an errand radius of under five minutes on foot. The train station 100 metres away gives access to sixteen public transport lines across the municipality and 93 stops in total, plus rail links to El Pinillo (1.9 km) and La Colina (2.3 km) stations further along the coast. Healthcare provision includes two health centres in the municipality and a hospital at 2.0 km from the property. For sport, the municipal swimming pool Virgen del Carmen is 1.0 km away, a football pitch at 0.9 km and an orienteering circuit at 0.8 km; in total 193 sports facilities are recorded locally. The nearest golf course, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez, lies 1.6 km away. Residents should note the topography: at 57 metres above sea level with an average slope to the beach of 10.8 per cent, walking routes to the seafront involve a genuine climb on the return. Seasonality is pronounced, the municipality hosts 52 hotels and a resident population of roughly 71,300, meaning summer months bring substantially more visitors to streets and beaches, while the winter period is quieter but remains active due to the town's year-round service economy.
The map shows the apartment's position in central Torremolinos, with the rail line, station and beach at Bajondillo all within a short walking radius. The gradient between the town level and the seafront is visible in the contour detail. Málaga Airport appears a short distance to the north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Torremolinos occupies the coastal strip between Málaga city (13 km east) and Benalmádena and Fuengirola to the west. It was the first of the Costa del Sol resorts to be developed, growing from a fishing village after the late 1950s, and remains one of the region's most visited towns, with 52 hotels and a 2025 population of roughly 71,300. Within the wider region, Marbella lies 37 km west and Granada 101 km east. The property's position near the station and the N-340 corridor places it closer to the airport than almost any other resort town on the coast, at the cost of a denser, more tourist-oriented environment than residential areas further west.
Distances from the property are short in almost every direction. Playa del Bajondillo lies approximately 434 metres away, with El Gato Beach at 488 metres and Playa del Lido at 700 metres. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 6.3 km, reachable by car in roughly ten to fifteen minutes or by the adjacent rail line in a single stop. Málaga city centre is 13 km away by train or car. Golf options include Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 1.6 km, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 4.4 km and a pitch-and-putt in Benalmádena at 5.6 km. Electric-vehicle charging requires a journey of around 4 km to the nearest charging points, including the Málaga Supercharger. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 92 km to the south-west. The hospital at 2.0 km and the pharmacy at 46 metres cover daily and emergency healthcare needs.
| 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
Torremolinos records approximately 3,888 hours of sunshine per year and an average annual temperature of 18.6 °C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol. The sea-swimming season, periods with water temperatures of 20 °C or above, extends to about four months, roughly June through September, though sea bathing outside this window remains feasible for many. The property sits at 57 metres above sea level on a gradient that rises inland from the coast; the slope towards the beach averages 10.8 per cent, described as steep, which affects walking routes and microclimate, the elevation provides some air movement in summer. Viewpoints nearby, including Mirador Los Cañones at 1.2 km and Pico Palomas at 3.6 km, indicate the hilly terrain behind the town. Winters are mild by northern European standards, and the recorded climate supports year-round terrace use, which the property's south orientation and covered terrace section accommodate. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler months, with long dry spells from late spring to early autumn.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Torremolinos holds four Blue Flag beaches: El Bajondillo, La Carihuela-Montemar, Los Álamos and Playamar. The nearest, Playa del Bajondillo, is roughly 500 metres from the apartment, with La Carihuela's long promenade, restaurants and traditional chiringuitos within walking distance along the seafront. El Gato Beach lies 488 metres away and Playa del Lido at 700 metres. Beyond the sand, recreation options include the municipal pools at Piscinas Virgen del Carmen III (1.2 km), a children's pool (1.9 km) and the 193 sports facilities recorded municipality-wide, covering football, swimming and the orienteering circuit at Los Manantiales (0.8 km). Golfers can use the nine-hole public course at Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez (1.6 km) or drive to Málaga Parador (4.4 km). The Paseo Marítimo connects the beaches into a continuous promenade suited to walking and cycling, and the local calendar includes 34 public holidays and festivals per year, many concentrated in the summer season.
193 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Torremolinos occupies the coastal strip between Málaga city (13 km east) and Benalmádena and Fuengirola to the west. It was the first of the Costa del Sol resorts to be developed, growing from a fishing village after the late 1950s, and remains one of the region's most visited towns, with 52 hotels and a 2025 population of roughly 71,300. Within the wider region, Marbella lies 37 km west and Granada 101 km east. The property's position near the station and the N-340 corridor places it closer to the airport than almost any other resort town on the coast, at the cost of a denser, more tourist-oriented environment than residential areas further west.
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 Torremolinos itself, this property competes with new-build developments such as Kool Homes (from approximately 428,000 euros), Residencial Living Gardens (from 357,500 euros) and Carlota Gardens (from 412,000 euros). Those projects typically offer modern specifications, current energy standards and communal amenities in planned urbanisations, generally further from the beach or station. This apartment differs on three main points: it is a completed 1986 resale in a mature setting, it combines a larger built area of 111 m² with two terraces including an outdoor bar, and it occupies a position roughly equidistant from the train station, supermarket and beach, a level of centrality that newer developments on the town's outskirts rarely match. Compared with the wider region, Torremolinos sits between Málaga city (13 km) and the resort belt of Benalmádena and Fuengirola. Property in central Torremolinos generally trades below comparable stock in Marbella (37 km west) while offering stronger rail and airport connectivity; Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is 6.3 km away, closer than for almost any other resort on the coast. The trade-offs are urban density and tourism intensity: 52 hotels and over 20,800 beds operate in a municipality of 20 km², so summer months bring markedly busier streets than residential zones west of Benalmádena. For buyers prioritising walkability, rail access and immediate amenity coverage, 192 restaurants, 24 pharmacies and 11 banks within two kilometres, the position is strong; for buyers seeking quiet, contemporary construction or a private garage, new-build alternatives in the same town or developments in Benalmádena and Estepona may warrant comparison. Recorded property transactions in the municipality totalled 1,566, indicating an active resale market with regular liquidity.
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