A key-ready two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in the gated complex of La Ciñuelica in Punta Prima, on the southern Costa Blanca. The property has a living area of 72 m², a south-facing orientation and two terraces totalling approximately 72 m², one of about 22 m² at the entrance and one of about 50 m² overlooking the communal gardens. A private underground parking space of roughly 18 m² is included in the asking price of €230,000. The complex was completed in 2005 and offers a communal saltwater pool, gardens and a children's playground. The beach at Playa Punta Prima lies about 0.8 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a small gated residential area of Punta Prima, a coastal district south of Torrevieja. Playa Punta Prima beach is 0.8 km away in a straight line, with Cala La Mosca at 1.0 km and Cala Piteras at 1.1 km. Shopping and daily amenities are within walking distance according to the seller's description. Three golf courses lie within roughly 6 km as the crow flies.
The home offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en-suite, with a separate kitchen and a predominantly south-facing orientation that provides natural light throughout the day. The two terraces, around 22 m² and 50 m², allow separate zones for dining and relaxation. Air conditioning is installed. A private underground parking space of approximately 18 m² is included.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. The complex was completed in 2005 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can in principle be occupied directly after purchase. The community has installed solar panels to reduce the running costs of the communal areas. Delivery dates for existing properties depend on the purchase process rather than a construction schedule.
The apartment has a living area of 72 m², which is compact for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout; buyers seeking larger homes will need to look elsewhere. There is no private pool, only a communal saltwater pool. The nearest beach is not directly walkable from the door for everyone, as it lies about 800 metres away as the crow flies. No storage room, lift or sea view is documented in the data provided.
Ref: VL209449
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home on the Costa Blanca will find the compact 72 m² layout, two bathrooms and lock-and-go gated complex practical for several weeks of use per year. A buyer planning permanent residence benefits from the walkable amenities, the included parking space and the year-round infrastructure of Punta Prima, which does not close down outside the tourist season. An investor looking for a rental property gets two bedrooms, two bathrooms and generous terraces, features that support both summer holiday lets and longer winter stays. The home is less obvious for larger families: the second bedroom and overall floor area are modest, and there is no private garden beyond the terraces. Buyers who want a sea view directly from the living room should also note that the documented views are of the park, sports area and communal gardens. Finally, buyers who prioritise energy performance of a modern build standard may prefer new construction; here, the appeal lies in the terrace area, the included parking and the established community rather than in recent construction technology.
The apartment dates from 2005, which places it in the generation of Spanish coastal builds with conventional masonry construction, aluminium or PVC window frames and split-unit air conditioning, the latter confirmed in the features list. Interior photography shows a separate kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite countertop, a utility space with washing machine and window, and a living room with balcony access. The finishes read as functional and maintained rather than newly renovated, so buyers factoring in a budget for modernisation of kitchen or bathrooms should verify their condition during a viewing. In the communal areas, the quality signals are more concrete: the saltwater pool reduces chlorine use, the gardens are described as well maintained, and the community has invested in solar panels, a measurable step that lowers the service charges for shared energy consumption. The two terraces are the strongest asset in material terms: at approximately 72 m² combined, they equal the entire interior floor area, and their south orientation means they are usable for most of the year in this climate. The included underground parking space of about 18 m² protects the car from sun and salt air, which matters for long-term maintenance in a coastal environment. As with any 2005 property, the electrical installation, plumbing and window seals should be inspected; no documentation of upgrades in these areas is present in the data.
The asking price is a fixed €230,000 for the apartment as a whole, including the underground parking space. This is an existing home completed in 2005, not a new-build with a price list, so there is no spread of unit prices, the price applies to this specific property. For context, comparable new-build apartments in the wider area currently start at roughly €160,000 in Torrevieja and €227,000 in Urbanización El Raso, though those figures relate to different locations, sizes and build years. Availability depends on the sales process; the apartment is key-ready, so the practical timeline is set by negotiation, notary scheduling and financing rather than a construction calendar.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around its outdoor space and its position within a small, low-density complex. With almost all windows facing south, the living areas receive sun through the middle of the day, and the two terraces extend the usable living space considerably, the larger one of roughly 50 m² overlooks the communal gardens and is large enough for a dining set, loungers and a shaded seating corner simultaneously. The entrance terrace of about 22 m² faces the park and sports area, giving the front of the home a quieter, greener outlook. Inside, the layout is functional rather than generous: two bedrooms, an en-suite bathroom, a second bathroom, a separate kitchen with wooden cabinets and a granite worktop, and a living room opening onto the terrace. There is also a utility area with a washing machine, visible in the interior photography. The complex itself is described as small and peaceful, with a playground, gardens, relaxation areas and a large saltwater pool. Because the community has fitted solar panels, part of the shared energy costs is offset. A private parking space in the underground garage removes the daily search for a spot, relevant in Punta Prima, where summer visitor traffic increases pressure on street parking. The surrounding area is walkable for daily needs: shops, supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, bars and restaurants are all within walking distance according to the seller, and the data confirms 29 restaurants, three pharmacies, three banks and seven cafés within 2 km.
Punta Prima functions as a year-round residential coastal district rather than a seasonal resort. The amenities data supports this: 29 restaurants, 7 cafés, 3 pharmacies, 3 banks and 3 dentists within a 2 km radius indicate daily infrastructure, not just holiday businesses. The seller's description adds shopping centres, supermarkets and shops within walking distance. Public transport is well developed for a settlement of this size, 13 lines and 50 stops serve the area, which reduces car dependency for local trips. The nearest beach, Playa Punta Prima, lies 0.8 km away as the crow flies; the route is essentially flat, with an average gradient of 2.5%, so the walk is manageable on foot or by bicycle, though road distances are longer than straight-line figures. Two more beaches, Cala La Mosca and Cala Piteras, sit just beyond at 1.0 and 1.1 km. For sport, Snatch Fitness Center is 1.6 km away in a straight line. Electric-car owners have three charging options within roughly 5 km: Ionity La Zenia at 2.8 km, Iberdrola at 4.4 km and Eranovum at 4.7 km. The immediate setting of the apartment, facing a park and sports area on one side and the complex gardens on the other, keeps the daily noise level lower than a seafront location on the paseo marítimo.
The map shows the apartment's position in the La Ciñuelica area of Punta Prima, with Playa Punta Prima 0.8 km away to the east and the three golf courses of the Orihuela Costa to the south-west. All distances shown are straight-line; actual road routes are somewhat longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Punta Prima occupies the northern gateway to the Orihuela Costa, just south of Torrevieja on the southern Costa Blanca. This positions the apartment between two distinct zones: the more urban, services-rich Torrevieja area to the north, and the golf-and-urbanisation belt of Villamartín, Campoamor and La Zenia to the south. Regional cities, Elche, Murcia and Cartagena, all lie within roughly 45 km straight-line distance, and Alicante-Elche airport is about 40 km away. Compared with the Costa del Sol further west (Málaga airport at roughly 363 km), this stretch of coast is closer to the Murcia corridor and typically more price-accessible.
Beaches are the closest amenity: Playa Punta Prima at 0.8 km, with two further coves within 1.1 km, all measured in a straight line and reachable on a flat route. Golf is a short drive: Club de Golf Villamartín at 3.8 km, Real Club de Golf Campoamor at 5.6 km and Las Ramblas de Orihuela at 5.8 km as the crow flies. Two marinas, Real Club Náutico at 4.5 km and Puerto Deportivo Miguel Caballero at 5.8 km, serve boating needs. The seller describes La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre as roughly a 10-minute drive. Regional cities within reach are Elche at 36 km, Murcia at 37 km and Cartagena at 45 km straight-line distance. Alicante-Elche airport is approximately 40 km away as the crow flies, making it the practical arrival airport; Valencia sits at about 173 km and Málaga at roughly 363 km straight-line distance. Within Punta Prima itself, 13 bus lines and 50 stops provide local and regional connections, so a car is useful but not strictly required for daily life.
| Beach Distance | 0.8 km |
| Alicante-Elche (ALC) | 40 km |
| Valencia (VLC) | 173 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical semi-arid southern Costa Blanca regime: average monthly temperatures range from 12°C in the coldest month to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.9°C. The swimming season lasts about five months, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly May to October. The apartment's south orientation aligns well with this: in winter the low sun penetrates deep into the living space, while in summer the terraces receive maximum light, making shade solutions on the larger terrace a practical consideration. The site sits at 31 metres above sea level with a gentle 2.5% gradient towards the beach, so there are no strenuous climbs between the home and the shore, a contrast with the hillside urbanisations further inland around Orihuela Costa. The elevated-but-low position also means the apartment sits above the immediate coastal strip while remaining close to it, which generally reduces humidity exposure compared with a first-line seafront property. Rainfall in this part of the coast is low and concentrated in a few autumn months, and outdoor use of the terraces is realistic for most of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal options within about a kilometre form the core of the leisure offer. Playa Punta Prima is a broad sandy beach with a promenade, 0.8 km away in a straight line; Cala La Mosca and Cala Piteras at 1.0 and 1.1 km are smaller coves at the southern end of the Orihuela Costa stretch. Within the complex itself, the large communal saltwater swimming pool and the children's playground cover daily recreation without leaving the gate, and a kids' pool facility is documented at 2.8 km. Golfers can reach three 18-hole courses, Villamartín, Campoamor and Las Ramblas, within a 6 km radius, which is a density of golf infrastructure comparable to the better-known resorts of the region. Fitness facilities include Snatch Fitness Center at 1.6 km. For walking and cycling, the flat coastal profile and the park opposite the apartment add accessible routes. Boating and marina services are available at the two harbours 4.5 and 5.8 km away. The 29 restaurants and 7 cafés within 2 km round out the leisure picture with everyday dining options.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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| 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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Set against the comparable supply in the wider area, this apartment occupies a specific position: it is an existing, key-ready home at a fixed price, whereas the listed alternatives are new-build projects with 'from' pricing. Apartments Palangre Beach in Torrevieja starts at around €160,000 and Edificio Sun & Center, also in Torrevieja and likewise key-ready, at roughly €169,000, both noticeably below the €230,000 asked here. Oasis Laguna 2 Fase II in Urbanización El Raso starts at about €227,000, effectively the same entry point. What the price difference reflects, in observable terms, is location and included assets rather than build year alone. The Punta Prima property sits closer to the beach, 0.8 km straight-line, than the inland El Raso development, and the asking price includes an underground parking space that new-build buyers often purchase separately, which can add several thousand euros to the effective cost of a cheaper-listed unit. The terrace surface is also a differentiating factor: roughly 72 m² of outdoor space on a 72 m² interior is a ratio rarely found in new-build apartment stock in this price band, where terraces are typically a fraction of the interior area. On the other side of the ledger, buyers comparing with new construction should note the 2005 build year, meaning an older electrical and plumbing installation and finishes that may not match current standards. Locationally, Punta Prima offers the advantage of being north of the Orihuela Costa urbanisations: closer to Torrevieja's services and hospitals, walkable to shops and restaurants, and still within a short drive of the same golf courses and La Zenia Boulevard that serve the El Raso and Villamartín areas. Buyers weighing this apartment against the cheaper Torrevieja options are effectively trading build year for terrace area, an included parking space and a gated community with a saltwater pool.
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