A 28 m² key-ready studio on the first floor in La Carihuela, Torremolinos, approximately 30 seconds' walk from the seafront promenade and 0.6 km as the crow flies from Playa de la Carihuela. The property offers a south-east orientation, a private terrace, a fully equipped open-plan kitchen, fitted wardrobes, a bathroom renovated in 2025, double glazing and new split air conditioning. Built in 1999, it is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €255,000. The surrounding neighbourhood contains restaurants, shops, pharmacies and public transport within walking distance.
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The studio stands in the heart of La Carihuela, the former fishing quarter of Torremolinos, now a dense beachside neighbourhood on the second line from the sea. The seafront promenade runs practically alongside the building. Distances measured as the crow flies: Playa de la Carihuela 0.6 km, Torremolinos train station 1.1 km, Málaga city 14 km, Málaga-Costa del Sol airport roughly 7 km.
The layout combines lounge, sleeping area and open-plan kitchen in one efficient space, with fitted wardrobes and a private terrace oriented to the south-east for morning light. A large floor-to-ceiling window and double glazing support natural brightness. Everyday needs, restaurants, cafés, pharmacies, banks, are within walking distance, so a car is not required for daily life.
This is not a new-build development but an existing studio completed in 1999 and now key-ready. The bathroom was fully renovated in 2025 and a new split air-conditioning unit has been installed. As a resale property, it can be inspected in its finished state; no construction phases or indicative delivery dates apply.
The property is a studio without a separate bedroom, with 28 m² of living area and one bathroom, a compact footprint. There is no parking space, garden or swimming pool registered in the data, and no dedicated storage room. Views are urban and towards the street rather than open sea. Buyers seeking multiple bedrooms or communal facilities should note these limitations.
Ref: VL345812
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer profile that prioritises location and low maintenance over floor area. It can suit someone seeking a compact holiday home near the sea, a lock-up-and-leave second residence, or a small rental investment in one of Torremolinos' best-known neighbourhoods. The single open-plan space with 28 m² and one bathroom works for individuals or couples; families needing separate bedrooms will find the layout insufficient. Buyers who want to arrive without renovation work benefit from the 2025 bathroom renovation, the new air-conditioning unit and the fully equipped kitchen. A car is not necessary: 50 public transport stops and 7 lines serve the area, and Torremolinos station is 1.1 km away as the crow flies with rail connections towards Málaga and Fuengirola. The airport at roughly 7 km straight-line, around 10 minutes by car, makes short weekend stays practical. Conversely, buyers looking for quiet surroundings, private parking, a pool or generous storage should weigh the absence of these features. The area's tourism intensity means street life continues late into the evening in high season, which some residents enjoy and others avoid. As a year-round base, the neighbourhood stays active through winter thanks to its permanent population and the local service economy.
The building dates from 1999 and the studio is described as being in good condition. Recent works are concentrated on two fronts: the bathroom was completely renovated in 2025 and a new split air-conditioning unit has been installed, providing both cooling and heating. The main window is a large double-glazed Climalit unit reaching floor to ceiling, which improves insulation and sound dampening relative to single glazing, a relevant factor on a street-facing property with urban views. The kitchen is fully equipped and integrated into the living space, with the lounge and sleeping area combined in a single open-plan zone. Fitted wardrobes supply storage without consuming floor area. Utilities connected include electricity, drinkable water, telephone, fibre optic and WiFi, which supports both permanent residence and remote work. The terrace extends the usable surface beyond the 28 m² interior. As with any resale property from this period, buyers may wish to verify the condition of building-wide elements, facade, communal areas, roof and installations, through a technical survey, since these fall outside the scope of the individual unit's recent upgrades. No energy performance data was supplied in the available material.
The studio is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €255,000, not as part of a price list. The price excludes purchase costs and taxes: Property Transfer Tax (ITP) in Andalusia normally runs at 7% of the higher of the sale price or cadastral reference value, with reduced rates (3.5%, 1.2% or 1%) possible depending on buyer circumstances, plus notary fees under the official scale. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, from roughly €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona, this resale unit's pricing reflects its established, completed condition and its beachside position in La Carihuela. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready with the bathroom renovated in 2025.
Daily life around this studio is organised around the pedestrian rhythm of La Carihuela rather than around a car. The seafront promenade lies practically at the foot of the building, giving access to several kilometres of coastline for walking or running throughout the year. Playa de la Carihuela sits 0.6 km away as the crow flies, with El Gato Beach at 0.8 km and Playa del Bajondillo at 1.0 km. Within a 2 km radius, the area counts 218 restaurants, 38 cafés, 29 pharmacies, 11 banks and 5 dentists, which means nearly all daily errands can be done on foot. The studio itself is designed as one efficient space: a combined lounge and sleeping area with an open-plan, fully equipped kitchen, a bathroom renovated in 2025, fitted wardrobes and a private terrace facing south-east. The morning sun reaches the terrace early, making it a practical spot for breakfast or drying beach gear. The neighbourhood is lively by nature: with 52 hotels and over 20,000 tourist beds nearby, the area sees substantial seasonal footfall, busiest in summer and calmer in the winter months. For residents, this translates into year-round open hospitality and good service levels, alongside the noise and activity typical of a popular beach district. The location is flat, a 1.5% gradient towards the beach at an elevation of 12 m, so walking to the sea involves no notable climb.
The immediate environment is a dense, service-rich beach neighbourhood. Within 2 km there are 218 restaurants, 38 cafés, 29 pharmacies, 11 banks and a school, alongside 13 primary schools and 9 secondary schools in the broader area, plus 2 health centres. This density means groceries, dining and medical needs are covered without leaving the neighbourhood. Torremolinos train station is 1.1 km away as the crow flies, El Pinillo 1.2 km and La Colina 3.4 km, giving rail access along the coast. The area is flat, elevation 12 m with a 1.5% gradient to the beach, so distances feel short on foot. Recreational infrastructure includes the municipal Virgen del Carmen swimming pool at 1.3 km, a football pitch at 1.1 km and an orienteering circuit at 1.2 km. Two viewpoints, Mirador Los Cañones at 0.2 km and Pico Palomas at 4.1 km, offer walking routes with elevation for those wanting contrast with the flat coastline. The scale of local tourism, 52 hotels and roughly 20,800 beds, sustains a year-round hospitality economy but also concentrates visitors in summer.
The map shows the studio's position in the second line of La Carihuela, moments from the promenade and Playa de la Carihuela (0.6 km as the crow flies). Torremolinos station (1.1 km) and the motorway connections towards Málaga and Fuengirola place the wider region within easy reach.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Carihuela occupies a coastal position within Torremolinos, between the town centre and the border with Benalmádena, roughly 14 km south-west of Málaga and 36 km north-east of Marbella as the crow flies. Algeciras lies about 100 km to the south-west. The neighbourhood's identity rests on its fishing-village origins and its beachfront hospitality scene, distinguishing it from the high-rise sections of central Torremolinos. Within the Costa del Sol, it functions as one of the more accessible coastal addresses: the airport is approximately 7 km away and the railway line runs parallel to the coast.
Distances below are straight-line; road distances can be longer. The nearest beach, Playa de la Carihuela, is 0.6 km away, with El Gato Beach at 0.8 km and Playa del Bajondillo at 1.0 km. Golf options include Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 2.6 km, Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 5.0 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.4 km. Málaga city lies 14 km away, around 15 minutes by car, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport roughly 7 km, about a 10-minute drive. Gibraltar airport is 92 km away as the crow flies. Public transport comprises 7 lines and 50 stops in the area, and three railway stations sit within 3.4 km. EV charging points are found 5.1 to 5.8 km away near Málaga. A car is optional for daily life here; it becomes useful for exploring inland towns or the western Costa del Sol.
| Beach Distance | 0.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 7 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 92 km |
| Torremolinos | 1.1 km |
| El Pinillo | 1.2 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data indicates an average annual temperature of 18.9°C and a swimming season of roughly five months during which sea water stays at or above 20°C. The location sits at 12 m above sea level with a flat 1.5% gradient towards the shore, so there is no climb between the building and the beach, a practical point for older residents or anyone carrying beach equipment. Coastal orientation means mild winters and warm summers moderated by sea breezes. Green and natural space nearby is limited in the immediate beach zone, but the viewpoints at Pico Palomas (4.1 km) and Mirador del Lobo (4.3 km) indicate hillier walking terrain within a short drive, offering altitude and broader views beyond the urban coastline. Rainfall concentrates outside the summer months, so the terrace remains usable through much of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
La Carihuela's beach itself is the main recreational asset, 0.6 km away as the crow flies and effectively at the end of the street. The seafront promenade adjoins the building and connects towards Playa del Bajondillo at 1.0 km and, in the other direction, towards the Benalmádena coast. Golfers can reach Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 2.6 km, a Pitch & Putt in Benalmadena at 5.0 km and the Parador course in Málaga at 5.4 km. Swimming pools include the municipal Virgen del Carmen facility at 1.3 km and Piscinas Virgen del Carmen III at 1.6 km. Sports infrastructure nearby counts a football ground at 1.1 km and a permanent orienteering circuit at 1.2 km. With 218 restaurants within 2 km, leisure dining is effectively a neighbourhood feature; the chiringuitos along the promenade operate year-round in this part of Torremolinos.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.2°C | 46 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 33 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 96 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 44 mm |
| May | 19.9°C | 22 mm |
| June | 23.8°C | 7 mm |
| July | 26.3°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.6°C | 5 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 25 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 65 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 62 mm |
| December | 13.3°C | 49 mm |
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Set against current new-build supply on the eastern and western Costa del Sol, this resale studio occupies a distinct position. Comparable projects include Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000). Those are price-list developments, generally offering larger surfaces, communal facilities and modern energy standards, but located further from established beachfront nuclei. At €255,000 fixed, this studio trades internal space and shared amenities for something the new-build projects cannot replicate at this price point: a second-line position in La Carihuela, roughly 30 seconds from the promenade and 0.6 km from the beach as the crow flies. Buyers comparing the options should weigh this trade-off directly. A new-build apartment in Mijas at €205,000 will typically be larger and newer but sit inland or on the edge of an expanding urbanisation, requiring a car for the beach and daily services. Estepona and Torre del Mar address similar buyer profiles but lie 60 to 100 km further from Málaga airport. This property's location metrics are strong for its price band: 218 restaurants, 29 pharmacies and 50 public transport stops within 2 km, a railway station at 1.1 km, and the airport about 7 km away straight-line. Against that stand the 28 m² footprint, the absence of parking, pool or communal leisure facilities, and the seasonal intensity of a neighbourhood with 52 hotels and over 20,000 beds. The provincial context also matters: with 1,566 housing transactions per year recorded locally and a median provincial income of €16,450, this part of the coast maintains an active resale market with steady demand from both domestic and international buyers. For investors, the established rental infrastructure of La Carihuela provides an operating environment that newer, less central developments first have to build up.
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