A furnished two-bedroom apartment of 122 m² in Caleta de Vélez, on the eastern side of the Costa del Sol in Málaga province. The property dates from 1985, is key-ready and offers sea views from a south-facing position. The marina of Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez lies approximately 0.4 km away as the crow flies, and the nearest beach at Playa de La Caleta is about 1.6 km in a direct line. The asking price is fixed at €350,000 and includes a private parking space. Air conditioning and central heating are installed, and the building's façade renovation costs have already been settled.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Caleta de Vélez is a coastal district of Vélez-Málaga, around 39 km east of Málaga airport in a straight line. The apartment sits within roughly 2 km of 35 restaurants, 16 cafés, 5 pharmacies and 8 banks. The marina lies about 400 metres away as the crow flies, giving the immediate area a working harbour character rather than a resort feel.
The apartment offers 122 m² of living space with two bedrooms, one bathroom, a fitted kitchen and fitted wardrobes. Air conditioning and central heating cover both warm and cool seasons, and the property is sold fully furnished. A private parking space is included, which is a practical consideration in this area. The south orientation and sea views shape the daily light situation.
This is not a new-build development. The building was completed in 1985 and the apartment is described as being in fair condition. It is key-ready, meaning no waiting period applies as with off-plan purchases. Buyers should factor the age of the building into their assessment; the façade renovation costs have already been paid, according to the seller.
The property has one bathroom for two bedrooms, which may limit use for larger households or guests. No swimming pool, garden, terrace area or storage room is listed among the features. The building's construction year of 1985 means the installation standard reflects that era unless updated. No information is available regarding lift access or community facilities.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a move-in-ready second home near the sea, without the eighteen-month wait typical of off-plan purchases, will find the key-ready status and full furnishing relevant: in principle, occupation can follow shortly after completion of the purchase process. For permanent residence, the surrounding infrastructure matters. The presence of 19 primary schools and 9 secondary schools in the area, three health centres and an extensive amenity base within 2 km indicates a functioning year-round community. The average annual temperature of 19.4°C and a six-month swimming season with water at or above 20°C support outdoor living for much of the year. The property is less suited to buyers seeking a modern new-build standard. The 1985 construction year and the described fair condition mean the interior finishing and installations reflect their age in places, and anyone planning substantial renovation should budget accordingly. The single bathroom is a practical constraint for families or households that regularly host guests. For buyers comparing against new developments in the region, where prices typically start between €205,000 and €321,000 for comparable two-bedroom formats, the trade-off here is space, location and sea views against age and finishing level.
The apartment is finished in a style consistent with its 1985 construction year, subsequently updated in parts. Laminate flooring runs through the property, and fitted wardrobes are installed in the bedrooms. The kitchen is fully fitted, and the property is sold fully furnished, which reduces the initial outlay for buyers intending to use it immediately or rent it out. Climate control is present in two forms: air conditioning units in the living room and master bedroom for the warm months, and central heating for the cooler winter period. Monthly temperatures in the area range on average from 13°C to 26°C, so both systems have a practical role across the year. The master bathroom includes a built-in sound system, and the living room has an electric shutter and an electric awning, which allows the south-facing glazing to be managed against direct sun. The condition is described as fair, which signals that the finishing is serviceable but not newly renovated. Buyers should conduct a technical inspection covering electrical installations, plumbing and window quality, as these elements in buildings of this age may not meet current standards. One structural point in the buyer's favour: the costs for the building's façade renovation have already been paid, removing a common special levy risk that affects apartment owners in older buildings on the Costa del Sol.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €350,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build project with a price list, so the price applies to this specific property. The price includes brokerage fees for the transaction and the private parking space. Purchase costs are additional: Property Transfer Tax (ITP) applies at rates between 7% and 2% depending on the buyer's circumstances, plus notary and land registry fees under official fee schedules. Annual running costs include property tax (IBI) of approximately €600 per year for the apartment and €36 per year for the parking space. Optional administrative processing is available at approximately €395 including VAT.
Daily life around this apartment revolves around a small working port town rather than a purpose-built resort. The marina at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez is about 400 metres away in a direct line, and the streets between the apartment and the harbour carry the ordinary rhythm of a Spanish coastal community: cafés, chiringuitos, small shops and local traffic rather than seasonal tourism infrastructure. The area records 11 hotels and 891 beds, which indicates a modest tourism footprint compared with the large resort zones further west along the coast. For practical living, the density of amenities within 2 km is notable: 35 restaurants, 16 cafés, 5 pharmacies, 8 banks and a dentist, alongside 19 primary schools and 9 secondary schools in the wider area. Three health centres serve the locality. This combination suggests the area functions year-round, not only in summer, which matters for anyone considering permanent residence rather than holiday use. The apartment itself is set up for straightforward occupancy: it is fully furnished, has a fitted kitchen, air conditioning in the living room and master bedroom, central heating, an electric shutter and awning, and laminate flooring throughout. The south-facing orientation and sea views mean the main living spaces receive daylight for most of the day. The included parking space reduces a common daily friction point in Spanish coastal towns, where street parking near the harbour and beaches is often limited in the summer months.
The immediate surroundings combine harbour life with everyday Spanish coastal living. Within a 2 km radius, residents have access to 35 restaurants, 16 cafés, 5 pharmacies, 8 banks and a dentist, a level of provision that supports daily life without needing to travel to larger towns. The municipal sports centre Polideportivo Maestro Salvador Sánchez lies 2.1 km away in a direct line, the municipal swimming pool of Torre del Mar 2.2 km, and the padel facility Padelfly 2.5 km, giving a spread of options for regular exercise. The area is well connected by public transport, with 13 lines and 50 stops recorded, which is substantial for a settlement of this size and reduces dependence on a car for local trips. For electric vehicle owners, a Supercharger station in Torre del Mar is 2.3 km away as the crow flies. Beaches are within reach on foot or by short drive: Playa de La Caleta at 1.6 km and Playa de Mezquitilla at 2.3 km in a direct line, with a designated dog beach 4.0 km away. Several viewpoints in the hills behind the coast, Mirador de la Maroma, Mirador del Mar and Mirador de Benamocarra, lie between 4.1 and 4.8 km away, indicating the quick transition from coastal flatland to the Axarquía hill country.
The map shows the apartment's position relative to the marina 0.4 km away, the beaches of La Caleta and Mezquitilla, and the neighbouring town of Torre del Mar. The hill viewpoints visible inland mark the boundary between the coastal strip and the Axarquía. All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Caleta de Vélez occupies the coastal edge of Vélez-Málaga municipality, in the Axarquía region east of Málaga city. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, this eastern section is less developed than the Marbella-Estepona corridor: fewer golf courses, fewer resort hotels and a higher proportion of Spanish year-round residents. Tourism figures of 11 hotels and 891 beds underline that scale. Málaga airport at approximately 39 km straight-line keeps the area within easy range of international flights, while the housing market records 1,410 transactions per year, indicating steady turnover rather than a dormant market.
Distances in this section are straight-line measurements; actual road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de La Caleta, lies 1.6 km away in a direct line. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 39 km away as the crow flies, a drive that in practice takes roughly half an hour to forty minutes depending on traffic. Gibraltar Airport is 132 km straight-line and Alicante-Elche 353 km, both of which are too far for routine use. Torre del Mar, the largest neighbouring town with wider shopping and services, effectively adjoins Caleta de Vélez along the coast; its sports and charging facilities fall within 2.2 to 2.5 km. Vélez-Málaga, the administrative centre of the municipality, lies a few kilometres inland and can be reached by car or by the local bus lines. Public transport coverage is comparatively strong: 13 lines and 50 stops serve the area, covering coastal and inland routes. For drivers, the A-7 coastal motorway and the older N-340 provide east-west connections, and the included private parking space simplifies car ownership at the property itself.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 39 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 132 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 14 metres above sea level on flat coastal ground, meaning no notable slopes between the apartment, the marina and the beaches, a point that matters for daily walking or cycling. The climate is typical of the eastern Costa del Sol: an average annual temperature of 19.4°C, with monthly averages ranging from 13°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season runs approximately six months, during which sea temperatures remain at or above 20°C. This is a longer aquatic season than on the Atlantic coasts of Spain and Portugal, and comparable with the rest of the Costa del Sol. Rainfall is concentrated in the cooler half of the year, with long dry stretches from late spring to early autumn. The hills of the Axarquía, visible from several viewpoints within 5 km, rise quickly behind the coastal strip and contribute to the temperature differences between the coast and the inland villages. The low elevation and southerly aspect of the apartment align well with the regional sun pattern.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach, Playa de La Caleta, lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, followed by Playa de Mezquitilla at 2.3 km. A designated dog beach is located 4.0 km away, a relatively uncommon facility on this coast. Specific Blue Flag status of these beaches is not recorded in the available data, so no claim is made on that point. The recreational offer extends beyond the sand. The marina at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez, 0.4 km away, provides the main nautical focus of the town, including berths and waterside restaurants. For land-based sport, the Polideportivo Maestro Salvador Sánchez (2.1 km), the municipal pool in Torre del Mar (2.2 km) and the Padelfly padel centre (2.5 km) cover the most common activities. No golf courses are listed within the immediate dataset, which distinguishes this stretch of the coast from the golf-dense areas around Marbella and Estepona. Walking and cycling routes lead into the hills behind the town, where the viewpoints of La Maroma, del Mar and Benamocarra sit between 4.1 and 4.8 km away, offering an accessible transition from sea level to elevated terrain within a short distance.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.8°C | 41 mm |
| February | 13.0°C | 46 mm |
| March | 14.6°C | 62 mm |
| April | 16.5°C | 40 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 15 mm |
| June | 22.4°C | 1 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.6°C | 2 mm |
| September | 23.2°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.1°C | 61 mm |
| November | 15.9°C | 68 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 52 mm |
Ref: VL124633
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Against new-build alternatives in the region, this apartment occupies a different position. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, practically the neighbouring town, starts from €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. At a fixed €350,000, this property is priced above the entry point of all three, which reflects two things: 122 m² of living space and a sea-view location 400 metres from a working marina, against the trade-off of a 1985 building in fair condition rather than a new construction with modern specifications and developer guarantees. Locationally, Caleta de Vélez sits on the quieter eastern Costa del Sol. The Mijas and Estepona comparables lie in the western corridor, where golf infrastructure, international schools and expatriate services are denser, but so are traffic, building density and price levels for equivalent seafront positions. The eastern Axarquía coast offers a more Spanish year-round character: the local amenity data, 35 restaurants, three health centres, 19 primary schools within reach, describes a functioning town, not a seasonal resort, and the modest hotel stock of 891 beds confirms limited mass tourism. For buyers prioritising space, proximity to the marina and immediate occupancy, the older-stock option can be rational. For those prioritising energy performance, contemporary finishes and communal facilities such as pools and gyms, the new-build comparables at lower entry prices present a genuine alternative, typically at smaller surface areas. The regional market records 1,410 housing transactions per year in this area, indicating adequate liquidity for eventual resale, while the provincial median income of €16,450 frames the local economic context in which this asking price sits clearly above the domestic mainstream.
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