This key-ready apartment is situated in La Veleta, a coastal district of Torrevieja on the southern Costa Blanca. The property offers two bedrooms, one bathroom and 50 m² of living space within a short walk of La Veleta beach, approximately 250 metres according to the listing details. Built in 1970 and offered fully furnished with air conditioning, it carries a fixed asking price of €149,000. The surrounding area combines residential calm with an extensive supply of everyday amenities, including numerous restaurants, pharmacies and cafés within a two-kilometre radius.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
La Veleta lies on the coast at Torrevieja, roughly 44 km as the crow flies from Alicante and about 36 km from Alicante-Elche Airport. The nearest beach, Platja del Cura, is 1.0 km away in a straight line, with Cala de lo Ferri at the same distance. The district sits at low elevation on flat terrain, with a gentle 1.7% gradient towards the sea.
The apartment's compact 50 m² layout with two bedrooms and one bathroom suits buyers seeking a manageable coastal base. It is fully furnished and equipped with air conditioning, allowing use as a holiday home or rental property with limited additional outlay. Everyday services, 27 pharmacies, 24 banks and 47 cafés within 2 km, cover routine needs without long journeys.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment dates from 1970 and is available key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after completion of the purchase process. As with any property of this age, the technical condition, installation quality and any prior renovations should be verified during a viewing and through an independent survey.
The property has one bathroom only and 50 m² of living space, which limits space for larger households. There is no mention of a private pool, garden, parking space or storage room in the available data. Community facilities beyond the building itself are not listed. Buyers requiring a lift, dedicated parking or modern thermal insulation should confirm these aspects before proceeding.
Ref: VL588344
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a modest second home on the Spanish coast within walking distance of the beach will find the location and price aligned with that goal: the sea is a few minutes' walk away, and the furnished, air-conditioned interior allows use without a renovation project. The fixed price of €149,000 also places it at the accessible end of the coastal market. It may also suit someone planning to rent the property out seasonally. Torrevieja attracts summer tourism, and a two-bedroom unit near the beach with an established amenity base is a conventional rental format. Owners should verify local licensing requirements for holiday letting before relying on rental income. For year-round living, the profile is workable but specific. The single bathroom and 50 m² layout suit one or two occupants rather than a larger household. The flat terrain, 50 public transport stops and dense local services reduce dependence on a car, which can appeal to retirees or owners who prefer not to drive in Spain. Buyers seeking space, parking, a private pool or a modern thermal standard should look at newer projects, as those features are not part of this listing. In short, the apartment answers a need for simple, immediate coastal use rather than long-term specification-driven living.
The property dates from 1970 and is described as key-ready, fully furnished and equipped with air conditioning. The available photography shows a modernised interior: a kitchen with white cabinets and white appliances arranged in an open plan with the living area, and a bathroom with a shower and toilet in a contemporary finish. This suggests that at least the visible living areas have been updated relative to the original construction date. Buyers should nonetheless treat a 1970s building as a category with specific technical considerations. The data does not state when the electrical wiring, plumbing or windows were last renewed, and these installations in buildings of this age may date from various renovation phases. An independent technical survey is the standard instrument for establishing the condition of the structure, the roof (if relevant to the unit's position), damp behaviour and the state of the building's communal elements. Energy performance is another point to verify. Older Spanish apartment buildings often have limited insulation, and comfort in summer and winter then depends more on the air conditioning system, which is present here, than on the building envelope. The climate data for the area, with average monthly temperatures between 12°C and 26°C and an annual average of 18.7°C, indicates mild winters and warm summers, so heating demand is modest while cooling demand in July and August is real. No information is available about a lift, community fees or planned building maintenance. These are factual questions for the viewing and the community administrator rather than assumptions to be made from the listing.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €149,000. This is an existing home rather than a new-build project with a price list, so the figure is not a starting price from which variants rise. In the local context, comparable new-build apartments in Torrevieja start at around €160,000 (Palangre Beach) and €169,000 (Edificio Sun & Center), while projects in Urbanización El Raso begin at €227,000. This positions the property below the entry price of new construction, which reflects its 1970 build year and compact dimensions. Buyers should budget additionally for purchase costs, notary fees and taxes, and should verify community fees for the building.
Daily life in this part of La Veleta revolves around proximity to the sea. The apartment sits roughly 250 metres from La Veleta beach, which places the shoreline within a few minutes' walk. Platja del Cura and Cala de lo Ferri are both about 1.0 km away as the crow flies, so the resident has a choice between the immediate neighbourhood beach and small coves slightly further along the coast. The terrain is flat, with a gradient of only 1.7% towards the water, which makes walking and cycling practical for most people. The interior of the apartment is arranged around a combined kitchen and living area, with two bedrooms and a single bathroom fitted with a shower. Air conditioning is installed, and the property is sold furnished, which lowers the threshold for use as a seasonal residence. The 50 m² floor area is compact; the layout suits couples, small families or owners who use the property part of the year. Outside the front door, the district is well served. Within a two-kilometre radius there are around 170 restaurants, 47 cafés, 27 pharmacies, 24 banks, 27 dentists and three schools. That density means groceries, medical visits and eating out rarely require a car. A playground with swings near the beach adds a family-friendly element to the immediate surroundings. Public transport is available through 12 lines with 50 stops in the area, so trips into central Torrevieja or towards Orihuela Costa are feasible without driving, although a car broadens access to golf courses and inland towns.
La Veleta functions as a residential coastal district within Torrevieja, a municipality of some 65,000 inhabitants. The scale of the town is large enough to sustain year-round services, hospitals, supermarkets, schools and administration, while the immediate neighbourhood retains a quieter, more local character than the central seafront promenade. The listing photographs showing a playground near the beach point to a mixed community of permanent residents and seasonal visitors rather than a purely tourist zone. Distances to key destinations are workable. Alicante-Elche Airport lies about 36 km away as the crow flies, so a typical car journey is somewhat longer; flight connections from there cover most of northern Europe. The regional cities, Elche at 32 km, Murcia at 39 km and Alicante at 44 km straight-line, frame the area within a triangle of larger urban centres, each reachable by road or, in some cases, public transport. Within the district itself, the density of amenities within two kilometres is high: 170 restaurants, 47 cafés, 27 pharmacies, 24 banks and three schools. The nearest sports facility, Snatch Fitness Center, is half a kilometre away, and the Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina indoor arena sits 4.5 km from the property. Twelve public transport lines with 50 stops give the area a bus network that covers daily movements. The flat terrain and low elevation of 20 metres make the environment walkable, including for older residents.
The map shows La Veleta's position directly on the Torrevieja coastline, with the beach a short walk from the apartment and the coves of the Orihuela Costa to the south. Golf courses, marinas and the road connections towards Alicante and Murcia are all visible within the wider area. Straight-line distances on the map may translate into longer road journeys.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Torrevieja occupies a position on the southern Costa Blanca, between the cities of Alicante (44 km straight-line) and Murcia (39 km). The town functions as a service centre for the surrounding coastal municipalities, with a permanent population of around 65,000 that expands considerably in summer. La Veleta sits on the seaward side of Torrevieja, closer to the Orihuela Costa beaches and golf courses than to the town's historic centre. For international buyers, the location combines the accessibility of Alicante-Elche Airport, roughly 36 km away, with the lower price level typical of this stretch of coast compared with the more northerly Costa Blanca resorts.
The nearest beach, Platja del Cura, is 1.0 km from the property as the crow flies, and the listing describes La Veleta beach itself as roughly 250 metres away on foot. Additional swimming options include Playa Rocío del Mar at 1.4 km and Cala Piteras at 1.8 km straight-line. The swimming season runs about five months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above. Golf is concentrated slightly inland: Club de Golf Villamartín is 5.5 km away, Real Club de Golf Campoamor 7.4 km and Las Ramblas de Orihuela 7.7 km, all within a short drive. For boat owners or maritime leisure, Real Club Náutico lies 2.4 km away and Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero 7.9 km. Electric-vehicle charging points from Iberdrola and Galp are found 3.5 to 4.5 km from the property. Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) is approximately 36 km away in a straight line, Valencia around 169 km and Málaga around 367 km. A car is the most practical means of reaching the airport, golf courses and regional cities, although the local bus network, 12 lines, 50 stops, handles day-to-day travel within Torrevieja.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 36 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 169 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate in this part of the Costa Blanca is Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coolest months to 26°C at the height of summer, with an annual average of 18.7°C. For residents, this translates into a long outdoor season, terraces, beach walks and alfresco meals are practical for most of the year, and the roughly five-month swimming season with sea temperatures of 20°C or more supports beach use from late spring into early autumn. The district sits at approximately 20 metres above sea level with a flat gradient of 1.7% towards the coast. There are no significant hills between the apartment and the beach, which matters for daily routines: walking to the sea, carrying shopping or moving about without a car are all realistic. The low elevation also means no exposed viewpoints, but in exchange the terrain offers ease of access that hillside developments cannot. Rainfall in the region is modest and concentrated in the cooler months, so outdoor plans are rarely disrupted for long. Combined with the flat coastal terrain, the climate supports a lifestyle built around the sea and open-air activity for the majority of the calendar year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The immediate coastline offers several swimming options within walking or short driving distance. Platja del Cura is 1.0 km away as the crow flies, Cala de lo Ferri 1.0 km, Playa Rocío del Mar 1.4 km and Cala Piteras 1.8 km. This variety means residents can alternate between the busier urban beach and quieter rocky coves depending on preference and season. A playground with swings sits near the beach, adding a family dimension to the seafront. Sports facilities are well distributed. Snatch Fitness Center is 500 metres from the property, while the Palacio de Deportes Infanta Cristina, a major indoor sports arena, is 4.5 km away and the CF Torrevieja football club 4.6 km. For water sports and sailing, Real Club Náutico is 2.4 km away and the Miguel Caballero marina 7.9 km. Golfers have three courses within an eight-kilometre radius: Villamartín at 5.5 km, Campoamor at 7.4 km and Las Ramblas de Orihuela at 7.7 km, all straight-line distances. Together with the density of restaurants and cafés in the district, 170 and 47 respectively within two kilometres, the recreational base of the area extends well beyond the beach itself, covering sport, dining and maritime leisure throughout the year.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 23 mm |
| February | 12.6°C | 14 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 26 mm |
| April | 16.6°C | 23 mm |
| May | 19.7°C | 15 mm |
| June | 23.2°C | 12 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.4°C | 12 mm |
| September | 23.7°C | 52 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 26 mm |
| November | 15.6°C | 37 mm |
| December | 12.3°C | 30 mm |
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Within Torrevieja and its surroundings, this apartment competes on price and immediacy rather than specification. New-build projects in the same town start higher: Apartments Palangre Beach lists from €160,000 and Edificio Sun & Center, also key-ready, from €169,000. Further inland at Urbanización El Raso, Oasis Laguna 2 Phase II starts at €227,000. At a fixed €149,000, this property sits below the entry level of new construction in the immediate market, a difference explained largely by its 1970 build year, its 50 m² floor area and its single bathroom. That price gap defines the trade-off. A new-build buyer at €160,000 or more typically receives current building regulations, better thermal performance, modern communal areas and sometimes a parking space or storage room. The buyer of this apartment instead receives a coastal position roughly 250 metres from the beach, a furnished and immediately usable interior, and a lower capital outlay, but accepts an older building whose technical condition must be verified and whose energy performance may lag behind current standards. Locationally, La Veleta compares well within the region. Torrevieja's amenity density, 170 restaurants and 27 pharmacies within two kilometres of the property, exceeds what smaller coastal urbanisations such as El Raso offer, and the twelve bus lines with 50 stops provide mobility that outlying developments often lack. Against La Veleta's strengths stand the quieter, greener settings of golf-adjacent projects like Oasis Laguna 2, which trade walkability for space and newer construction. Buyers weighing this apartment against those alternatives are effectively choosing between immediate coastal convenience at a lower price and newer, larger homes further from the sea.
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