Horizonte 3 is a residential development of 66 two- and three-bedroom apartments in Algarrobo Costa, a coastal town in the Axarquía region east of Málaga. The complex stands a short walk from the beach, within an urban setting where a supermarket, pharmacy and several restaurants are reachable on foot. The described unit is a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 73 m² with a covered terrace, currently under construction with indicative delivery in the first quarter of 2029. The asking price is €258,000. The gated complex includes a communal pool, over 600 m² of green space, lifts and an included parking space.
Within its immediate market, Horizonte 3 competes directly with Horizonte 2 in the same town, which lists from €275,000, and with Aquamar in Torre del Mar at a starting price of €269,950. At a fixed €258,000 for a 73 m² two-bedroom unit with parking included, the described apartment sits at or slightly below the entry level of these nearby new-build offerings, while sharing the same Axarquía coastal context. Further west, Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000, but Mijas belongs to the western Costa del Sol, closer to Fuengirola and Marbella, with a different price environment, higher density and an international rather than Spanish residential profile. The choice between the two areas is largely a choice between coastlines: the Axarquía offers lower entry prices, functioning Spanish towns such as Algarrobo Costa, Torre del Mar and Nerja, and proximity to both Málaga (34 km direct) and Granada (60 km), while the western stretch offers the established resort infrastructure of Marbella (81 km from here) at higher price levels. Compared with Horizonte 2, buyers at Horizonte 3 appear to trade a slightly later delivery date for a lower entry price point in a comparable beachside setting. Compared with Aquamar, the differentiator is walkability: Algarrobo Costa's pharmacy at 227 metres and supermarket at 415 metres make this one of the more self-sufficient locations in the segment. The local market context, 1,667 transactions per year, a permanent population of about 7,100, and a tourism base of eleven hotels, suggests steady, year-round demand rather than a purely seasonal market, which matters for resale and rental considerations.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Algarrobo Costa lies on the coast of the Axarquía, east of Málaga and west of Nerja. The nearest beach, Playa de Mezquitilla, is roughly 500 metres away on foot, and a pharmacy and supermarket sit within about 400 metres of the complex. Torre del Mar with its marina and larger shopping facilities is a few minutes away by car.
The apartment combines an open-plan living area of 27 to 31 m² with a covered terrace of roughly 9 to 18 m², two bathrooms, a separate laundry room and fitted wardrobes. A communal pool, landscaped gardens and an included parking space cover the practical side of daily living. The setting suits both permanent residence and secondary use.
Construction is under way, with indicative completion in the first quarter of 2029. Delivery dates for projects at this stage remain subject to construction progress. Buyers acquire on plan or during the build phase, which means the interior finish and terrace orientation depend on the specific unit selected within the 66-apartment development.
The project offers a communal pool rather than a private pool, and the parking space is a standard included space rather than a closed garage box. There is no private garden; outdoor space is limited to the terrace. Golf courses lie 39 to 43 kilometres away by direct distance, so this is not a golf-side location. The nearest hospital is 4.4 km away and the airport 41 km.
This apartment fits a buyer who wants a manageable new-build home within walking distance of the sea, without the maintenance burden of a villa. The 73 m² footprint with two bathrooms works for a couple, a small family using it as a second home, or an owner planning seasonal rental. The walkable setting, pharmacy, supermarket and restaurants on foot, suits buyers who prefer not to depend on a car for daily needs, including older buyers planning longer winter stays. The 2029 delivery means this is not a option for anyone wanting to move in the near term; it fits buyers able to wait for construction to complete, typically those purchasing on plan. The location profile is a functioning Spanish coastal town rather than a gated resort, which appeals to buyers seeking year-round neighbourhood life, local commerce outside the tourist season and a lower price point than the Marbella-Nerja stretch of the coast. It is less suited to buyers who want a private pool, a large plot or golf-course frontage, since the nearest courses lie around 39 to 43 kilometres away and the pool here is communal. For investors, the combination of a fixed price under €260,000, an energy-efficient new build and a year-round town economy forms the relevant starting point for a rental calculation.
The specification is consistent with current Andalusian new-build standards. Floors throughout are porcelain stoneware, a hard-wearing material suitable for sandy coastal use. The kitchen is delivered fitted, with a Silestone worktop, induction hob, oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine included, a practical point for buyers using the apartment seasonally, as no separate kitchen investment is needed. Each apartment has two bathrooms, a separate laundry room and built-in wardrobes. Climate control is a heat pump system with zoned control, capable of both heating and cooling, combined with aerothermal hot water production. Mechanical ventilation and thermal-break double glazing support year-round comfort and contribute to the building's A energy certification, meaning lower running costs than older coastal stock. The envelope and services specification, aerothermal water heating, solar panels for the common areas, thermal-break frames, indicates a build aimed at low energy demand rather than a minimum-compliance approach. Construction is under way, so buyers rely on the developer's delivery schedule and contractual guarantees under Spanish building law, including the standard ten-year structural warranty. The included parking space and lift access complete the practical package. Finishing details such as colours and materials may vary by unit; the listed specification describes the standard delivery level of the development.
The asking price for this two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 73 m² is €258,000, a fixed price rather than a starting price. The wider development offers two- and three-bedroom apartments, so other units within Horizonte 3 may be priced differently depending on size, floor and view. An included parking space forms part of the purchase. For context, comparable projects in the area list from around €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €275,000 at the adjacent Horizonte 2. Delivery is indicatively scheduled for the first quarter of 2029.
Daily life at Horizonte 3 is organised around proximity. The beach at Playa de Mezquitilla is about 500 metres away, an evening walk to the seafront therefore takes only a few minutes. A pharmacy at 227 metres and a supermarket at 415 metres mean that routine shopping and small errands can be done on foot, which is a practical difference with many coastal developments where a car is required for every trip. Within two kilometres there are six restaurants, a bank branch, a café and a dentist, so the immediate area remains functional throughout the year and not only in the holiday season. The town of Algarrobo Costa has around 7,100 inhabitants, with three health centres and a wide choice of schools, nineteen primary and nine secondary, in the wider municipal area, which supports both permanent residence and family use. The complex itself is gated, with lifts, a communal pool and more than 600 m² of landscaped gardens. Terraces, depending on floor and position, face the sea, the beach, the gardens, the pool or the mountains behind the coast. The living rhythm is that of a Spanish coastal town: quiet mornings, a promenade walk, and local commerce within walking distance, with the larger facilities of Torre del Mar, marina, Padelfly sports centre, wider retail, a short drive away. Public transport exists in the form of six lines with two stops in the area, though most residents will find a car convenient for regional trips.
The surrounding area works at two scales. At street level, Algarrobo Costa offers daily amenities on foot: a pharmacy 227 metres away, a supermarket at 415 metres, and six restaurants, two banks, a café and a dentist within two kilometres. The beach at Playa de Mezquitilla is roughly 500 metres from the complex, with Playa de La Caleta at 1.2 and 1.8 kilometres further along the coast. At regional scale, Torre del Mar and the Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez marina lie about 3 kilometres away, offering a wider retail offer and water-based activities. Málaga city is 34 kilometres in direct distance, reachable via the coastal A-7 and motorway network, and Granada sits 60 kilometres east. The elevation of 85 metres and a gradient of 3.7% toward the beach mean the walk to the sea involves a moderate, manageable slope rather than steep coastal stairs. Public transport covers six lines with two stops in the locality, sufficient for local trips, though a car remains practical for hospital visits, the nearest hospital is 4.4 km away, and for airport runs. The area records 1,667 housing transactions per year and eleven hotels with 891 beds, indicators of an active but not oversaturated local property and tourism market.
The map shows the complex in relation to the Algarrobo Costa seafront, with Playa de Mezquitilla roughly 500 metres to the south and the commercial strip of the town within walking distance. Also marked are Torre del Mar and its marina to the east, and the road connections toward Málaga and Nerja.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Algarrobo Costa occupies a mid-position on the eastern Costa del Sol: 34 km from Málaga city, 81 km from Marbella and 60 km from Granada in direct distance, with Nerja roughly 20 minutes along the coast by car. The location combines access to the provincial capital and its airport with the lower cost structure and quieter pace of the Axarquía. Compared with the Marbella-Estepona strip, this stretch of coast is less developed and more Spanish in character, with functioning towns rather than resort enclaves.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies; road distances and travel times are longer. The beach at Playa de Mezquitilla lies roughly 500 metres away, within a short walk. Playa de La Caleta is 1.2 and 1.8 km away in its different sections. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is 41 km distant, the existing developer description quotes roughly 45 minutes by car, consistent with that figure. Gibraltar Airport is 135 km away and Alicante-Elche 350 km. A supermarket is 415 metres from the complex, the pharmacy 227 metres, and the nearest hospital 4.4 km. Golf courses sit further out: Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 39 km, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez at 42 km and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce at 43 km. An electric-vehicle charging point, the Supercharger at Torre del Mar, is 5.2 km away. Local bus service comprises six lines with two stops nearby.
| Beach Distance | 2.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 42 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 135 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical eastern Costa del Sol profile: average monthly temperatures ranging from 13°C in the coolest month to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 19.3°C. The swimming season extends to about six months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly May through October. At 85 metres above sea level, the site sits close enough to the sea for maritime conditions while retaining views of the mountains behind the coast. The gradient toward the beach is 3.7%, a moderate slope that most residents will manage on foot. The combination of mild winters and warm, dry summers means the apartment's year-round climate system, heat pump with heating and cooling zones, is relevant in both seasons rather than only in summer. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, so outdoor life on the covered terrace is practical for most of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Algarrobo Costa itself holds one Blue Flag beach, an indication of water quality and services at the local shoreline. The nearest access point, Playa de Mezquitilla, is about 500 metres from the complex on foot, with Playa de La Caleta 1.2 to 1.8 km away. The seafront promenade connects these beaches and provides the default evening walking route. For water sports, the Puerto Deportivo Caleta de Vélez marina lies 3.0 km away. On land, the municipality counts nineteen sports facilities, including the Padelfly padel centre 4.8 km away, reflecting the strong padel culture of the region. Golfers should note that the nearest courses, Club de Golf Málaga Parador, Campo de Golf Miguel Ángel Jiménez and Club de Golf de Guadalhorce, lie 39 to 43 km away in direct distance, towards Málaga; while the development is marketed as close to golf, this means a drive of roughly 40 minutes rather than a neighbouring course. Nerja, about 20 minutes away by car, adds coastal walking at the Balcón de Europa and access to the natural park inland.
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Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
| 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 |
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Ref: VL075562
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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