This two-bedroom penthouse is located in Calaceite, on the coast of Torrox Costa in the province of Málaga. The property has a living area of 75 m², two bathrooms and a south-facing orientation with sea views. A large lower terrace adjoins the living area, while an internal staircase leads to a private rooftop terrace of more than 50 m². The home is key-ready, was completed in 2020, and forms part of a residential complex with a communal swimming pool. The asking price is €490,000 and includes a private garage parking space and a separate storage room.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in the Calaceite area on the Torrox Costa coastline, roughly 400 metres as the crow flies from Playa El Peñoncillo. Two further beaches, Playa del Sillón and Playa los Cuartos, lie within one kilometre. The setting combines a beachside position with views over the Mediterranean and towards Nerja, and the immediate area contains restaurants, cafés, a pharmacy and banking facilities.
The layout serves two residents or a small household: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, one en-suite, and an open-plan kitchen with living and dining area. The two-level outdoor space, a terrace off the living room and a rooftop terrace above, provides room for outdoor dining, sunbathing and evening use. Air conditioning (hot and cold) is installed, and parking plus storage are included.
The property was completed in 2020 and is described as key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. As an existing home rather than an off-plan project, there is no construction phase or waiting period; completion dates in this market remain indicative until the notarial deed is signed. The building is recent, which generally means current construction standards and installations.
The living area of 75 m² is compact for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home; much of the usable outdoor space is terracing rather than interior area. The pool is communal, not private. The plot is not private land in the villa sense, and there is no private garden belonging to the unit. The location is not walkable to Málaga or Marbella; daily mobility beyond the village depends on car or bus.
This property fits a buyer who wants a completed, low-maintenance coastal home rather than an off-plan purchase with a construction period. The two-bedroom layout with two bathrooms works for a couple, whether as a permanent residence or as a second home used in longer stays; the en-suite arrangement also suits households that regularly host guests. The double outdoor space, terrace plus rooftop, will appeal to buyers who prioritise outdoor living and sea views over interior square metres, given the modest 75 m² living area. A car-free lifestyle is partially feasible: beaches, shops, restaurants and health services lie within a short radius, and six bus lines serve the area. Buyers who need quick airport access benefit from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport at roughly 50 km as the crow flies. The home suits those who value a year-round community rather than a seasonal resort: Torrox Costa maintains its services outside summer, with schools, a health centre and some 820 housing transactions per year indicating an active, settled market. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a large interior, a private pool or villa-style privacy on own land.
The penthouse was completed in 2020 and is recorded as being in excellent condition, which for a property of this age normally means minimal renovation is required. The interior features an open-plan layout with a modern kitchen, white cabinetry with integrated appliances is visible in the listing photography, and two finished bathrooms with walk-in showers. Large doors connect the living area to the terrace, indicating contemporary glazing standards and good natural light throughout the day. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold air, which covers both the summer months, when average temperatures reach around 25°C, and the mild winter period. As a recent building, the property should meet the construction and insulation standards applicable at its date of completion. Practical elements included in the purchase are a private garage parking space, a meaningful asset in a beachside area where summer parking pressure can be significant, and a separate storage room for bicycles, beach equipment or seasonal items. The communal areas of the complex include a swimming pool set within garden surroundings. Interior finishing is contemporary in style, and because the home is key-ready, the buyer can verify the actual state of all installations, surfaces and appliances during a viewing rather than relying on plans or specifications.
The asking price is a fixed €490,000 for this existing penthouse; it is not part of a price-listed new-build development. The price includes a private garage parking space and a storage room, which are separate purchase items in many coastal developments and add practical value here. For context, comparable new-build projects in the wider region start at roughly €320,000 in Estepona and from about €529,000 in Torrox Costa itself, placing this completed property in the mid-range for the immediate area. Availability is direct, as the home is key-ready.
Daily life in this penthouse is organised around the coast. The building sits about 400 metres from Playa El Peñoncillo as the crow flies, with a moderate gradient of roughly 4.2% between home and shore, a walkable distance for most residents, with the actual route somewhat longer than the straight-line figure. Mornings can begin on the south-facing terrace, which receives sun through the middle of the day, while the rooftop terrace of more than 50 m² allows use from early sun until sunset, with panoramic views along the coastline towards Nerja. The interior works as a compact base: an open-plan kitchen, living and dining zone, a principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom and a second bathroom. This makes the home equally practical for a couple, for guests, or for a household that spends much of the day outdoors. The residential complex includes a communal swimming pool, useful in a region where the swimming season, water at or above 20°C, lasts around six months. Within two kilometres there are 52 restaurants, 11 cafés, two pharmacies, three banks and a dentist, so most daily errands are local. Torrox Costa has a year-round population and functioning services, meaning the area does not empty outside the summer months. For longer trips, Málaga lies 42 km away in a straight line and the airport roughly 50 km, while six public transport lines with 25 stops provide an alternative to the car for local journeys.
The immediate surroundings of Calaceite combine a beachside residential character with access to everyday services. Within two kilometres, residents count 52 restaurants, 11 cafés, two pharmacies, three banks, a dentist and a school, meaning shopping, dining and basic healthcare do not require a car. Education in the wider area covers five primary schools and two secondary schools, and one health centre serves the locality. The beach at El Peñoncillo sits roughly 400 metres away in a straight line, with two more beaches within one kilometre, so the coast is a routine part of daily life rather than a destination. The viewpoint at Balcón del Mediterráneo, 1.3 km away, offers an evening walk option with coastal views. Tourism in the area is present but moderate, seven hotels with 1,437 beds, which keeps the surroundings quieter than the core resort zones further west. For sports, an open-air gym lies 3.9 km away and several urbanisation swimming pools are within 1.5 km. Public transport consists of six lines and 25 stops, giving a workable alternative to driving for local trips.
The map shows the penthouse's position in Calaceite, on the Torrox Costa seafront east of Málaga. The nearest beach lies just 400 metres away as the crow flies, with Nerja and its famous viewpoints a short distance along the coast. Distances shown are straight-line; road routes are longer.
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Torrox Costa occupies the eastern stretch of the Málaga coastline, between Nerja and the Axarquía coast, roughly 42 km from Málaga city and 58 km from Granada in a straight line. The town is known for its year-round residential character and claims some of the most stable temperatures on the coast, reflected in the local average of 19.7°C. Compared with Marbella, 88 km west, the eastern Costa del Sol is generally less densely developed and less resort-driven, with a working Spanish population alongside the international community. The local market records about 820 housing transactions per year, indicating consistent activity rather than a speculative cycle.
Distances in this section are straight-line figures; road distances and travel times are longer. The nearest beach, Playa El Peñoncillo, lies 0.4 km from the property, with a moderate gradient of about 4.2% on the route. Málaga, the regional capital with 579,076 inhabitants, is 42 km away, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport roughly 50 km, making airport access realistic for a single car journey. Granada lies 58 km away and Marbella 88 km, both reachable for day trips. Within Torrox Costa itself, all daily amenities, shops, restaurants, pharmacies, banking, healthcare and schools, fall within a two-kilometre radius. Public transport is available with six lines and 25 stops across the area. A private garage space is included with the property, which strengthens car-based mobility. The nearest electric-vehicle charging point is at ChargePoint, 6.0 km away, so EV owners should factor that distance into their routine.
| Beach Distance | 0.4 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 50 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 141 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property sits at 19 metres above sea level on a gently inclined coastal strip, giving sea views without significant climbs between home and beach, the gradient towards the shore is a moderate 4.2%. The climate is one of the location's defining features: the average annual temperature is 19.7°C, with monthly averages ranging from 17°C to 25°C. Winters are mild and summers warm rather than extreme by Andalusian standards. The swimming season, defined by sea water at or above 20°C, lasts around six months, typically from late spring into autumn. The rooftop terrace extends usable outdoor time across the year, and the south-facing orientation maximises exposure during the shorter winter days. The position between sea and the hills behind Torrox provides a mix of sea, mountain, country and beach views from different points of the property, and the surrounding landscape allows both coastal walks and inland excursions towards the Axarquía villages.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within one kilometre of the penthouse: Playa El Peñoncillo at 0.4 km, Playa del Sillón at 0.9 km and Playa los Cuartos at 1.0 km, all measured in a straight line. This density means beach visits can be spontaneous rather than planned. The communal pool in the complex offers an alternative for swimming outside the roughly six-month sea season or for days when the coast is busy. For active recreation, an open-air gym is 3.9 km away and three urbanisation swimming pools sit between 1.3 and 1.7 km from the property. The Balcón del Mediterráneo viewpoint, 1.3 km away, is a local landmark for coastal walks. The area's tourism footprint, seven hotels and 1,437 beds, is modest relative to major resort towns, which tends to keep beaches and restaurants usable year-round. Beyond Torrox, the coastline towards Nerja and the natural areas inland provide walking, cycling and excursion options within a short drive.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1°C | 38 mm |
| February | 14.0°C | 39 mm |
| March | 15.3°C | 129 mm |
| April | 17.2°C | 51 mm |
| May | 20.6°C | 25 mm |
| June | 24.8°C | 7 mm |
| July | 27.6°C | 1 mm |
| August | 27.8°C | 5 mm |
| September | 24.6°C | 29 mm |
| October | 21.0°C | 52 mm |
| November | 16.6°C | 61 mm |
| December | 14.2°C | 61 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL933364
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate market, this penthouse competes most directly with Mary's Hill in Torrox Costa, a development priced from €529,000. Against that comparable, this property's fixed €490,000 asking price comes in lower while offering a completed, key-ready home with a large private rooftop terrace, garage space and storage included, elements that in new-build projects are frequently priced separately. The trade-off is interior size: at 75 m² of living area, the home is more compact than many new-build alternatives in the same price bracket. Further west along the Costa del Sol, Estepona offers a broader but more resort-oriented supply: Acqua Gardens starts at €524,600 and Aby Upper at €320,000, illustrating the wide price spread depending on specification and position within that town. Eastern locations such as Torrox Costa generally differ from Estepona and Marbella in character: development density is lower, tourism figures smaller, seven hotels and 1,437 beds locally, and the year-round Spanish residential population proportionally larger. This affects both lifestyle and market behaviour. The eastern coast sits closer to Granada (58 km straight-line) and the Axarquía inland villages, while Marbella at 88 km and the airport at roughly 50 km define the practical mobility radius. Buyers comparing the two ends of the coast typically weigh Estepona's larger supply and resort infrastructure against Torrox's quieter, more settled environment and its climatic reputation, with average annual temperatures of 19.7°C among the most stable on the coastline. For a buyer focused on outdoor living space, sea views and immediate availability rather than maximum interior area, this property occupies a defensible position within its local price range.
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