This key-ready penthouse apartment is located in the Playa Azul residential complex in Palomares, on the coast of Almería. The property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 80 m² of living space, complemented by a balcony-terrace and an approximately 60 m² private solarium on the roof level. The apartment is sold fully furnished and includes air conditioning, a communal swimming pool, communal gardens and underground parking. The asking price is fixed at €180,000. Palomares is a small coastal village in the Almería province, situated in south-eastern Spain, with nearby beaches and everyday amenities within a short drive. The building dates from 1970.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits within the Playa Azul complex in Palomares, a low-rise residential area within walking and driving distance of local shops and the coast. The location functions as a quiet base on the Almería coastline, with the beaches of the Costa Almería close by and the larger towns of the region reachable by car. Daily life here is calm, with a village atmosphere rather than urban density.
The property combines two bedrooms and two bathrooms with fitted wardrobes, a living-dining area, an equipped kitchen, a balcony-terrace and a private solarium of roughly 60 m². Air conditioning is installed. Communal facilities include a swimming pool and gardens, while underground parking is provided. The home is delivered furnished, which reduces the initial cost of settling in.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of an existing complex completed in 1970 and is offered key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. Buyers should account for the age of the building when evaluating maintenance expectations and long-term upkeep of both the apartment and the communal parts of the complex.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or sea-front position. There is no lift access mentioned, and as a first-floor penthouse the solarium is reached via internal stairs. The complex dates from 1970, so the construction standard differs from modern new-build developments in terms of insulation and contemporary building regulations.
This apartment suits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance holiday home on the Spanish coast will find the furnished delivery, communal pool and solarium a practical combination: arrival, unpacking and use can happen within days of completing the purchase. A couple looking for a permanent or long-stay residence will value the second bathroom, the generous outdoor space and the quiet village setting, provided they accept that a car is part of daily life. Investors considering the rental market should note the property's profile: two bedrooms, air conditioning, proximity to beaches and a private solarium are features that perform well in coastal holiday letting, although rental income is seasonal in this part of Almería. Buyers used to modern new-build standards should weigh the 1970 construction date; the apartment has been refurbished and furnished, but the building's structure and communal areas reflect their era. This home is less suitable for buyers who want a private pool, a large garden or a lift-servied building, since none of these form part of the offering. In short, the property fits buyers who prioritise outdoor space and value over new-build specification.
The apartment has been refurbished and is delivered fully furnished, with contemporary fittings described throughout. The kitchen is compact but functional, fitted with granite worktops and full equipment, and benefits from natural light and cross-ventilation. The two bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, and the two bathrooms are finished to a standard consistent with a modernised coastal property; the imagery shows a compact bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. Air conditioning is installed, which is significant in this climate and covers the main cooling need of the summer months. The balcony-terrace connects visually with the interior and increases daylight in the living area. The private solarium of approximately 60 m² is the standout feature in terms of usable space, effectively providing an additional outdoor floor above the apartment. As a building from 1970, the underlying construction, insulation values and window specifications differ from current new-build regulations, and buyers relying on modern thermal performance should verify the glazing and insulation during a viewing. Communal areas, including the pool and gardens, are maintained by the community, and their condition reflects the collective management of the Playa Azul complex. Underground parking is included, protecting the vehicle from sun and heat.
The asking price is €180,000, fixed, for the apartment as described: 80 m² of living space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, an approximately 60 m² private solarium, a balcony-terrace, underground parking and full furnishing. This positions the property at the accessible end of the coastal market for Almería, where prices generally sit below those of the more established Costa del Sol. Additional purchase costs in Spain, transfer tax, notary and registry fees, should be calculated on top of the asking price. Annual running costs include community fees for the pool and garden maintenance, local property tax (IBI) and utilities. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around indoor-outdoor living. Mornings can begin on the balcony-terrace with natural light entering the living areas, while the private solarium of around 60 m² serves as the main outdoor room for most of the year. This upper-level terrace is large enough for sun loungers, an outdoor dining set and shaded seating, and it effectively doubles the usable living space of an 80 m² apartment. The layout is conventional and practical: two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes at the quieter end, two bathrooms, useful for guests or a rental situation, and an open living-dining area connected to the kitchen. The kitchen is compact, with granite worktops, and receives natural light and ventilation. The interior is furnished and move-in ready. The communal pool and gardens extend the living space beyond the apartment itself, providing a place to swim during the warmer months without maintenance responsibilities resting on a single owner. Palomares itself is a small village, so the rhythm of the area is unhurried outside the summer season, with activity picking up in July and August when coastal tourism is at its peak. A car is the practical way to reach larger supermarkets, restaurants and neighbouring towns, though basic amenities are available locally.
Palomares is a small coastal village in the municipality of Cuevas del Almanzora, in the province of Almería. The immediate surroundings of the Playa Azul complex consist of low-rise residential development with gardens and pool areas, visible in the property's own views over the resort-style grounds. The village offers basic amenities, shops, bars and services, while larger shopping, healthcare and cultural facilities are found in the surrounding towns such as Vera, Garrucha and Cuevas del Almanzora, all within a short drive. The nearest beaches of the Costa Almería are close at hand, and the coastline here is characterised by wide, relatively quiet sandy beaches that attract fewer crowds than the Costa del Sol. The area is genuinely quiet outside the summer months, which appeals to permanent residents but means some seasonal businesses close in winter. A car is the standard means of transport; the A-7 and AP-7 motorways connect the region along the coast. The nearest airports are Almería to the south-west and the Region of Murcia airport to the north-east, both reachable within roughly an hour's drive.
The map shows the location of the Playa Azul complex in Palomares on the Costa Almería. The village sits inland of the coastal road, a short distance from the beaches of Vera Playa to the south and the hills of the Sierra Almagrera to the north, with the motorway connection to Almería and Murcia within easy reach.
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Palomares occupies a position on the eastern Costa Almería, roughly midway between the city of Almería to the south-west and the boundary with the Region of Murcia to the north-east. The village belongs to the municipality of Cuevas del Almanzora and sits between the coastal towns of Vera and Cuevas, with Mojácar a short drive north along the coast. Compared with the Costa del Sol around Marbella and Málaga, this part of Andalusia is considerably less developed, with lower property prices, a slower pace and a higher proportion of Spanish residents, alongside established British and Northern European communities in the surrounding urbanisations.
The Playa Azul complex lies on the edge of Palomares, with local shops and bars reachable on foot or within a few minutes by car. The beaches of the Costa Almería are among the closest assets to this location, reachable in a short drive from the complex. Neighbouring towns, Vera, with its larger commercial offering, Garrucha with its fishing port and seafront, and Cuevas del Almanzora, are all within a few minutes' drive of the village. Underground parking is included with the apartment, which simplifies daily mobility. Public transport in this part of Almería is limited; buses connect the main towns, but most residents rely on a private car. Both Almería Airport and Corvera (Murcia) Airport serve the region by air, each roughly an hour away by road. The AP-7 motorway provides fast north-south access along the coast towards Alicante to the north and Málaga to the south-west.
Almería is one of the driest and sunniest provinces in Spain, with around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year and annual rainfall among the lowest in Europe. For this apartment, that climate translates directly into usable outdoor space: the 60 m² solarium can realistically be used from early spring to late autumn, and outdoor dining is practical for most of the year. The village sits at low elevation near the coast, so the terrain is flat to gently rolling, and summer heat is tempered by sea breezes, while air conditioning covers the hottest weeks. Winters are mild, with daytime temperatures generally comfortable, though evenings from December to February can feel cool in an older building. The swimming pool season in communal complexes like Playa Azul typically runs from late spring to early autumn. The surrounding landscape is semi-arid, with agricultural plains, protected coastal areas and the Cabo de Gata natural park further along the coast to the south-west.
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The coastline around Palomares forms part of the Costa Almería, known for broad sandy beaches with a more low-key character than the more developed stretches of southern Spain. Nearby beaches such as those at Vera Playa and the coves towards Mojácar are within a short drive and offer chiringuitos, water sports and beach facilities in season. The region is also associated with golf: Desert Springs, one of Spain's best-known desert-style golf resorts, lies a few minutes inland from Palomares, and the Valle del Este golf course near Vera is similarly close, giving residents two 18-hole options within easy reach. For walking and cycling, the flat coastal plains and rural tracks around the village provide accessible routes, while the Sierra Almagrera hills behind the village offer longer hikes with views over the Mediterranean. Equestrian facilities, water sports and fishing are further recreational options along this stretch of coast. The communal pool within the complex itself covers everyday swimming without leaving home.
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Within the Costa Almería, Palomares competes with nearby coastal villages such as Vera Playa, Garrucha and Mojácar, each with a distinct profile. Vera Playa is known for its extensive sandy beaches and naturist urbanisation, with a higher concentration of holiday lets; Garrucha is a working fishing town with a seafront promenade and a more Spanish, year-round character; Mojácar combines a historic hillside white village with a lively beach strip and stronger tourist infrastructure. Palomares sits between these, offering a quieter, more residential setting with lower density and fewer seasonal crowds. In price terms, the €180,000 fixed asking price for a furnished two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse with a large private solarium and underground parking is consistent with the value positioning of Almería generally, which remains one of the more affordable coastal provinces of mainland Spain. On the Costa del Sol, a comparable property with these features would typically be priced well above this level, though buyers should balance that difference against the region's quieter economy, fewer international services and the longer transfer times to the major airports. For buyers weighing Almería against the southern Costa Blanca, the key trade-offs are similar: lower prices and less crowding here, versus a more developed expatriate infrastructure around Torrevieja and Alicante. Within Palomares itself, properties around the golf resorts of Desert Springs and Valle del Este generally command higher prices, making the Playa Azul position a value option relative to golf-adjacent addresses in the same postcode area.
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