This two-bedroom apartment sits on the second floor of a building completed in 1985, directly opposite the seafront promenade in Caleta de Vélez, a coastal district of Vélez-Málaga on the eastern Costa del Sol. The property offers 122 m² of living space with sea views from the living room and main bedroom, a south-facing orientation, air conditioning, central heating and a private parking space. The asking price is fixed at €350,000. The home is key-ready, fully furnished and sold with a fully fitted kitchen, making immediate occupancy possible.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Caleta de Vélez lies on the Mediterranean coast at approximately 14 m above sea level, around 1.6 km from Playa de La Caleta as the crow flies and 0.4 km from the Puerto Deportivo marina. Málaga city is 31 km away in a straight line, while the airport at AGP sits roughly 39 km distant. Daily amenities cluster within 2 km: restaurants, cafés, pharmacies and banks.
The apartment is arranged for year-round coastal living: two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room with sea views, fitted wardrobes and floating wooden flooring. Air conditioning and central heating cover both warm and cooler months. The south-facing orientation maximises daylight. A private parking space is included, which is a practical asset in a seafront area where on-street parking is limited.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1985 and the apartment is described as being in fair condition with a fully fitted kitchen and complete furnishing. The façade renovation of the building has already been paid for, removing one common expense in older Spanish apartment blocks. Purchase costs such as transfer tax, notary and registry fees apply in addition to the asking price.
The property does not offer a lift, so the second-floor position is reached by stairs. There is a single bathroom and two bedrooms, which limits capacity for larger households. No communal pool, garden or gym is listed among the features. The condition is recorded as fair rather than renovated, so buyers should expect dated elements in places rather than a fully modernised finish throughout.
This apartment suits a buyer seeking a ready-to-use coastal home rather than a new-build project. A couple looking for a second residence near the beach can move in with minimal preparation, since the property comes furnished with a fitted kitchen. Retirees wanting year-round occupancy benefit from central heating, air conditioning and the concentration of daily services within 2 km, including pharmacies, health centres and banks. Buyers who prioritise sea views will note that both the living room and the main bedroom face the water, and the south orientation supports daylight through the day. The private parking space adds practical value for anyone keeping a car, particularly in summer when coastal parking comes under pressure. Investors may find the location relevant: the wider area records around 1,410 housing transactions per year, indicating an active local market, and proximity to the marina and beaches supports rental demand. The property is less suitable for buyers requiring a lift, a second bathroom or communal facilities such as a pool. Those seeking a fully modernised interior should factor in the fair condition rating. Households planning to live mostly without a car will find the promenade position and 50 public transport stops across 13 lines workable for local movement, with larger trips to Málaga simplified by road and rail connections from nearby Torre del Mar and Vélez-Málaga.
The apartment was completed in 1985 and its recorded condition is fair, which places it between dated and modernised. Several elements have been upgraded or are relatively recent: the kitchen is fully fitted with a stainless steel worktop and an open-plan dining layout with a ceiling fan; the flooring in the main areas is floating wood, which gives the interior a warmer finish than the tiling common in Spanish apartments of this age; and the bedrooms include fitted wardrobes and built-in shelving with sliding doors. Climate control is present in two forms: air conditioning units in the living room and main bedroom for the hot months, and central heating for winter, a combination not always found in coastal apartments of this period. The main bathroom is fitted with a built-in sound system. Light management is addressed with an electric blind and an electric awning on the living room side, practical given the south-facing orientation. Structurally relevant for buyers of older Spanish blocks: the façade renovation has already been paid for, removing a cost that owners' communities elsewhere on the coast often face. The building has no lift, so the second floor is stair-accessed. As with any 1985 property, buyers are advised to commission a technical inspection to assess electrical installations, plumbing and window performance, since the recorded condition indicates some dated elements remain.
The asking price is fixed at €350,000 for this existing home; it is not a from-price and no unit selection applies. The price includes the intermediation fees. Additional purchase costs are not included: Property Transfer Tax (I.T.P.) applies at a rate between 7% and 2% depending on the buyer's circumstances, and notary and land registry fees follow official scales. Optional administrative processing is available at approximately €395 including VAT. The apartment is key-ready, so no construction or delivery period applies; the completion year of 1985 is the only age-related date, and viewing and purchase can proceed immediately.
Daily life here is shaped by the seafront position. The apartment faces the promenade, which means the beach, walking routes along the coast and the marina at Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez (0.4 km as the crow flies) function almost as an extension of the home. Mornings can begin with a walk along the water; the beach at Playa de La Caleta lies about 1.6 km away in a direct line. The immediate area is well served: within 2 km there are roughly 35 restaurants, 16 cafés, 5 pharmacies and 8 banks, so groceries, errands and eating out rarely require a car. The kitchen is open-plan with a dining area, fitted out with a stainless steel worktop, and the living room benefits from an electric blind and an electric awning for controlling light and sun. For households that split their year between Spain and another country, the key-ready status and full furnishing mean the home can be used from the day of completion. The second floor, reached by stairs, sits above street level without being a demanding climb. Outside the summer months, Caleta de Vélez retains its year-round population: the district forms part of the Vélez-Málaga municipality, with 19 primary schools and 9 secondary schools in the wider area, three health centres and a municipal sports centre at 2.1 km. Winters are mild by northern European standards, and the central heating covers the cooler stretches, allowing comfortable occupancy in every season.
Caleta de Vélez functions as the coastal quarter of Vélez-Málaga, one of the Axarquía region's principal towns. Life here revolves around the promenade and the marina, both within a few minutes' walk of the apartment. The retail and service density is high for a settlement of this size: 35 restaurants, 16 cafés, 5 pharmacies, 8 banks and a dentist all sit within a 2 km radius, alongside three health centres. Education options are concentrated in the wider municipality, with 19 primary schools and 9 secondary schools. Tourism exists but is modest in scale, with 11 hotels and 891 beds, meaning the area does not take on the seasonal intensity of Marbella or Fuengirola further west. For sport and leisure, the Polideportivo Maestro Salvador Sánchez (2.1 km) offers municipal facilities, the Piscina Municipal in Torre del Mar (2.2 km) provides an outdoor pool, and Padelfly (2.5 km) covers padel. An electric-vehicle Supercharger is located in Torre del Mar at 2.3 km. Public transport comprises 13 lines and 50 stops, making local travel feasible without a car, though a vehicle broadens access to the inland villages of the Axarquía and to Málaga, 31 km away as the crow flies.
The map shows the apartment's position opposite the promenade in Caleta de Vélez, with the marina immediately to the east and the beaches of La Caleta and Mezquitilla along the coast. Inland, the viewpoint locations mark the rise of the Axarquía hills. All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Caleta de Vélez occupies a position on the eastern Costa del Sol, roughly 31 km east of Málaga as the crow flies. This stretch of coast, the Axarquía, is less developed than the Marbella-Estepona corridor to the west, with lower price levels and a stronger year-round Spanish population. Granada lies 63 km east, making day trips to that city and to the Alpujarras feasible. The settlement sits directly on the coast at the mouth of the Vélez river plain, backed by agricultural land and the Sierras de Tejeda. Its role is primarily residential and fishing-related, anchored by the marina, rather than resort-based.
Distances from the apartment are as follows, measured in a straight line. The beach at Playa de La Caleta lies 1.6 km away, with Playa de Mezquitilla at 2.3 km and a designated dog beach at 4.0 km. The marina is 0.4 km distant. Málaga city centre is 31 km away, Granada 63 km and Marbella 78 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) sits roughly 39 km away, with Gibraltar at 132 km and Alicante-Elche at 353 km. Road distances will be longer than these direct figures. By car, the coastal A-7 and the Mediterranean motorway connect Caleta de Vélez west towards Málaga and the airport and east towards Nerja and Granada province. Within the town itself, the promenade location places most amenities within walking distance, and the included parking space eases car ownership. Public transport coverage of 13 lines and 50 stops supports car-free local living, including connections towards Vélez-Málaga and Torre del Mar.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 39 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 132 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical eastern Costa del Sol pattern: average monthly temperatures range from 13°C in the coolest month to 26°C in the warmest, with an annual average of 19.4°C. The swimming season extends to roughly six months, during which sea temperature holds at 20°C or above, supporting beach use from late spring into autumn. The elevation of 14 m means the terrain is essentially flat, with no notable gradients between the apartment, the promenade and the beach, which matters for cycling and walking. Inland, the landscape rises towards the Sierras: the Mirador de la Maroma viewpoint at 4.1 km offers views over the surrounding mountains, and the Mirador de Benamocarra at 4.8 km another vantage point. This combination of flat coastal living and nearby hill country gives residents both sea access and walking routes in the interior within a short drive. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half of the year, while summers are predominantly dry and sunny.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest designated bathing beach, Playa de La Caleta, lies 1.6 km away in a direct line, followed by Playa de Mezquitilla at 2.3 km. A dog-friendly beach sits 4.0 km from the property, a relatively rare facility on this coast. The Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez marina at 0.4 km anchors local leisure activity, offering a waterfront setting for walks and dining. No golf courses are listed within the immediate dataset, so golfers should look towards the courses of the central Costa del Sol around Málaga and Marbella. Organised sport is covered by the Polideportivo Maestro Salvador Sánchez at 2.1 km, the municipal outdoor pool in Torre del Mar at 2.2 km and the Padelfly padel centre at 2.5 km. Coastal walking along the promenade itself is the most immediate recreation, directly opposite the building. For hiking and viewpoints, the Mirador de la Maroma and Mirador del Mar at 4.1 km and the Mirador de Benamocarra at 4.8 km open routes into the hilly Axarquía interior.
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: VL535606
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At a fixed €350,000 for 122 m², this existing apartment prices at roughly €2,870 per square metre. Set against new-build comparators on the Costa del Sol, the picture is informative. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, only a few kilometres along the coast, starts at €269,950; Lantana Residencial in Mijas opens at €205,000; and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona begins at €321,000. Those figures are from-prices for new construction, typically for smaller units, and buyers should compare like for like on size, view and finish before drawing conclusions. What distinguishes this property is its established seafront position: new-build projects at comparable price points more often sit inland or in a later row from the beach, whereas this apartment faces the promenade with sea views from two rooms. The eastern Costa del Sol around Caleta de Vélez trades at lower levels than the Marbella-Estepona corridor 78 km west, and market activity in the area is real rather than seasonal, with about 1,410 housing transactions per year recorded locally. Against new build, the trade-offs are the absence of a lift, the fair rather than new condition, and the 1985 construction year, balanced by the immediate availability, the included furniture, the parking space and the settled façade costs. Buyers weighing investment logic should also note the rental context: eleven hotels and 891 beds indicate contained tourist competition, while the year-round population and services support long-term letting as an alternative to holiday rental.
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