A key-ready studio of 30 m² on the fourth floor of a 1970 building in La Carihuela, Torremolinos, within the second line of the beach. The property has one bathroom, a south-facing private terrace with sea views, air conditioning and a fully fitted kitchen. The building includes a lift and a communal pool. The asking price is fixed at €195,000. Daily amenities are within walking distance: a supermarket at approximately 197 m and a pharmacy at roughly 148 m as the crow flies. Playa de la Carihuela lies about 300 m away, and Málaga Airport is 7.6 km in a straight line.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The studio sits in La Carihuela, a coastal district of Torremolinos west of Málaga city. The beach is approximately 300 m away on foot in a flat urban environment. The area is fully built-up, with shops, restaurants and services at street level. Málaga Airport lies 7.6 km as the crow flies, and Torremolinos train station is about 1.1 km away.
The property functions as a compact single-space home: an open living and sleeping area of 30 m², a separate bathroom with bathtub, a fitted kitchenette and fitted wardrobes. The south-facing private terrace extends the usable space outdoors. There is no separate bedroom; the layout suits occupancy by one or two people.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from 1970 and the studio is offered key-ready in good condition. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule; completion of the purchase can follow the standard notarial process. No renovation programme is included in the asking price.
The studio has no separate bedroom, no private garden and no private pool; the pool is communal. No parking space or storage room is listed. At 30 m² the living area is small. The building's 1970 construction date means the property does not carry new-build warranties. No information is available on community fees or annual taxes.
Ref: VL993830
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking a compact, low-maintenance base near the sea rather than a family home. It suits a single person or a couple who accept open-plan living without a separate bedroom and who value location and terrace space over interior square metres. It also matches a buyer wanting a lock-up-and-leave second home: 30 m² is quick to close up, the building has a lift and communal pool, and flights into Málaga Airport sit 7.6 km away as the crow flies. Buyers who intend to rent the unit out on a seasonal basis may find the beach proximity and year-round services relevant, subject to local regulations and community rules. It is less suitable for households needing two or more bedrooms, a private garden or private parking, none of which the property offers. Buyers sensitive to summer crowds should also weigh the touristic intensity of La Carihuela, where hotels and chiringuitos concentrate visitor numbers in high season, before committing. Finally, the building's 1970 origin means buyers relying on mortgage finance should confirm valuation with their bank early in the process.
The studio is described as being in good condition and is delivered with a fully fitted kitchen, including cabinets and oven, and a bathroom with a bathtub. Air conditioning is installed, relevant for the summer months when average temperatures in the region are highest. Fitted wardrobes provide storage within the limited floor area, an important detail in a 30 m² unit where free-standing furniture would reduce usable space. The private terrace has a balustrade and white railing, oriented south with sea views over the surrounding rooftops. The building itself dates from 1970; no data is available on the age of the roof, facade installations or communal systems, so buyers should verify these through a technical inspection if certainty is required. A lift serves the fourth floor. The communal pool area with sun deck is shared with other residents. Because this is a resale property rather than new build, there is no developer warranty on finishes or installations; the practical consequence is that any defects found after purchase fall to the owner. The overall finishing level is functional rather than premium, consistent with the property class and price point in this part of Torremolinos.
The studio is offered at a fixed asking price of €195,000 for immediate purchase. This is an existing home, not a price-list development, so there is no range of unit types or prices; the price applies to this specific 30 m² studio with its terrace and sea views. Agency fees are included in the price, while the Property Transfer Tax (ITP) and notary and land registry fees are not, in line with Andalusian Decree 218/2005. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas start at €205,000, and comparable developments in Torre del Mar and Estepona start near €269,000, though those figures relate to larger new units rather than a resale studio of this size.
Daily life here revolves around the pedestrian scale of La Carihuela. The supermarket sits roughly 197 m away and a pharmacy 148 m, both within a two- to three-minute walk. The beach at Playa de la Carihuela is about 300 m from the door, reached over flat terrain with a gradient of around 1.5% toward the shore. The studio itself is a fourth-floor unit facing south, which in practice means direct daylight through the middle of the day and a terrace oriented toward the sea. The living space is a single room of 30 m² combining sleeping, sitting and dining, with a kitchenette along one wall and fitted wardrobes for storage. The bathroom is separate and has a bathtub. The building has a lift, so the fourth-floor position does not involve stairs. A communal pool with sun deck serves the residents. Because the district is urban and touristic, the area counts 52 hotels and over 20,000 hotel beds, the rhythm of the neighbourhood changes with the seasons: busy in summer, quieter in winter, but with year-round catering and commerce. Most errands can be done on foot or by bicycle. For trips further afield, Torremolinos station (about 1.1 km straight-line) connects towards Málaga and Fuengirola, and seven public transport lines with fifty stops serve the wider area. A car is not strictly necessary for daily living here.
The immediate surroundings are dense, urban and service-rich. Within two kilometres the area counts 218 restaurants, 38 cafés, 29 pharmacies, 11 banks and 5 dentists, alongside one school; the wider district has 13 primary schools and 9 secondary schools. Two health centres operate locally, with the nearest hospital 3.4 km away as the crow flies. This density means groceries, dining and daily services do not require a car: the nearest supermarket is 197 m away and a pharmacy 148 m. For recreation, the Mirador Los Cañones viewpoint is 200 m away, and the municipal swimming pool Piscina Municipal Virgen del Carmen lies 1.3 km from the property. Sports facilities within a short radius include a football ground at 1.1 km and an orienteering circuit at 1.2 km. The transport network, seven lines and fifty stops, plus the Cercanías train from Torremolinos station, covers commutes to Málaga, about 14 km away in a straight line. Buyers should note the touristic character: 52 hotels and roughly 20,800 hotel beds mean high visitor numbers in summer and a quieter, more residential atmosphere from late autumn to spring.
The map shows the studio's position in the second line of La Carihuela beach, about 300 m from the sand. Surrounding markers indicate the supermarket, pharmacy, train stations and golf courses mentioned in the analysis. All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Carihuela forms the western, seaside edge of Torremolinos, between the town centre and Benalmádena Costa. Málaga city lies 14 km to the east in a straight line, close enough for commuting or cultural outings, while Marbella is 36 km west. The position between airport and resort towns, 7.6 km from AGP, places the property in one of the most accessible coastal pockets of the Costa del Sol. Compared with quieter inland or eastern stretches of the coast, this is a fully urbanised, high-amenity location with the corresponding density and seasonal visitor flows.
Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de la Carihuela, is about 300 m away, with El Gato Beach at 1.2 km and Playa del Bajondillo at 1.0 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies 7.6 km away, reachable in a short drive; Gibraltar airport is 92 km distant. Golfers can reach Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 3.0 km, Golf Benalmadena Pitch & Putt at 4.8 km and Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 5.7 km. Train access is at Torremolinos station (1.1 km) and El Pinillo (1.2 km), giving direct connections along the coast. Electric-vehicle charging points are within 5.1 to 5.8 km, including the Málaga Supercharger. Málaga city, with around 579,000 inhabitants, is 14 km away; Marbella is 36 km. Within the district itself, most amenities are walkable, which reduces dependence on a car.
| 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
La Carihuela sits at roughly 12 m above sea level on flat terrain, with a gradient to the beach of about 1.5%, walks to the shore involve no significant incline. The average annual temperature is 18.9°C, typical of the western Costa del Sol, and the swimming season lasts about five months, during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or more. The local calendar includes 32 public holidays per year, many tied to Andalusian and municipal traditions. For walking and nature, the Mirador Los Cañones viewpoint is 200 m away, with Pico Palomas at 4.1 km and Mirador del Lobo at 4.3 km offering longer routes inland. The climate supports year-round terrace use, which matters directly for this south-facing property; winter months remain mild enough for outdoor living, while the installed air conditioning addresses the hotter summer period.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The core recreation asset is the beach itself: Playa de la Carihuela, roughly 300 m from the property, is one of Torremolinos' best-known stretches, historically linked to the fishing community that gave the district its name and character. El Gato Beach (1.2 km) and Playa del Bajondillo (1.0 km) offer alternatives within walking distance. Golf is well represented: Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 3.0 km is the nearest 18-hole option, with Benalmadena Pitch & Putt (4.8 km) for shorter play and Club de Golf Málaga Parador (5.7 km) further along the coast. Swimmers can also use Piscinas Virgen del Carmen III at 1.6 km or the municipal pool at 1.3 km. For organised sport, a football ground and an orienteering circuit lie just over a kilometre away. The chiringuito scene along the seafront, the beach restaurants serving fresh fish, is a defining feature of daily and weekend life in the district, particularly in the long warm season.
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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At a fixed asking price of €195,000, this studio occupies the entry level of the Costa del Sol resale market, a segment that has thinned considerably along the Torremolinos, Benalmádena front line. A useful comparison is with current new-build offerings: Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar at €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000. Those developments sell larger, newly constructed apartments with modern energy standards, warranties and typically communal facilities at a higher specification, but also at a higher entry price and, in several cases, in locations further from the beach or from Málaga. What this studio offers instead is immediacy: a completed, habitable unit about 300 m from the sand, in a district where 218 restaurants, 29 pharmacies and a full urban infrastructure sit within two kilometres. Location quality in La Carihuela is the primary asset; the compromise is the 1970 construction, the 30 m² floor plan without a separate bedroom and the absence of parking. Buyers comparing options should also note the rental dimension: the district's 52 hotels and roughly 20,800 beds demonstrate sustained seasonal demand, which supports the short-let market, though actual yield depends on licence status and community rules. Within Torremolinos itself, second-line properties such as this one trade below equivalent front-line units, and the gap reflects view quality and beach proximity rather than service levels, which are similar across the district. Against inland alternatives in Mijas or Estepona, the deciding factors are straightforward: walkability, beach access and transport links versus space, build age and modern specifications.
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