This renovated one-bedroom apartment sits in the Laguna Beach complex in Las Marinas, Vera Playa, on the coast of Almería. Built in 1970 and since modernised, the property offers 61 m² of living space with a south-east orientation, a private terrace of approximately 20 m² and a covered parking space of around 32 m² included in the asking price of €140,900. The beach at Las Marinas-Bolaga is about a five-minute walk away. The apartment is sold fully furnished, has ducted air conditioning and benefits from a valid tourist rental licence, making it relevant both as a holiday base and as a rental property.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in Las Marinas, the coastal district of Vera Playa in the province of Almería. The residential complex lies within walking distance of Las Marinas-Bolaga Beach, roughly five minutes on foot. The area consists mainly of low-rise holiday developments, communal gardens and pools, with the town of Vera a short drive inland for shops, services and amenities.
The accommodation comprises one bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a storage bed, a bathroom with bathtub, and an open-plan kitchen connected to the living-dining area. A double sofa bed provides additional sleeping capacity. The private terrace of about 20 m² faces south-east, receiving morning and midday sun. Communal facilities include an adult pool, a children's pool and landscaped gardens.
This is an existing property, originally completed in 1970 and subsequently renovated, including recently replaced ducted air-conditioning equipment. The apartment is key-ready and sold fully furnished and equipped, including appliances, kitchenware and a 50-inch television. The purchase therefore involves no waiting period for construction or delivery; the property can be used immediately after completion of the purchase process.
The property has one bedroom and one bathroom within 61 m², which limits its capacity to couples or small households, with temporary extra sleeping space via a sofa bed. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The building dates from 1970, so the renovation status concerns the interior rather than the structure itself. No information is available regarding a lift, and community fees for the complex have not been disclosed in the listing data.
Ref: VL210117
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This property fits a recognisable set of situations. A couple looking for a low-maintenance second home on the Spanish coast will find the key-ready, furnished condition and the walking distance to the beach directly practical: arrival, unpacking and use can happen in one afternoon. Buyers seeking a compact holiday rental investment can rely on the existing tourist licence and the complex's pool facilities, which are a common requirement in the Almería rental market. A single person or couple considering partial relocation to Spain may find the 61 m² sufficient for extended stays, particularly given the storage bed, fitted wardrobes and dedicated workspace in the bedroom, which allows for remote work. The apartment is less suited to larger households, given the single bedroom and single bathroom. Buyers prioritising a private pool or extensive private outdoor space should also note that the swimming facilities here are communal and the terrace measures around 20 m². Those planning full-year residence should consider that Las Marinas quiets down considerably outside the summer season and that daily provisions and services largely require a car to Vera town. For buyers comparing against new-build developments, the relevant trade-off is straightforward: a 1970 building with a renovated interior and established gardens, against modern construction standards and longer delivery times elsewhere.
The interior has undergone a full renovation, and the listing provides specific detail on the result. The kitchen is open-plan and equipped, with red cabinetry and a granite countertop visible in the property photographs. The bathroom is complete and fitted with a bathtub. The bedroom includes fitted wardrobes, a storage bed and a workspace, an arrangement that maximises utility within the 61 m² floor plan. Climate control is ducted air conditioning throughout the apartment, with the equipment recently replaced, a relevant detail for both comfort and expected maintenance in the near term. The living area includes a 50-inch television. The apartment is sold fully furnished and equipped down to kitchenware, which transfers a substantial portion of the setup cost to the seller's side of the transaction. The terrace floor is finished with artificial grass, a low-maintenance alternative to natural lawn that requires no irrigation. The building itself dates from 1970; the renovation applies to the apartment's interior and systems rather than the structure. Buyers conducting due diligence may reasonably ask for documentation of the renovation works and the community's maintenance records for the building. The included covered parking space of approximately 32 m² exceeds the footprint of a standard space, providing room for storage alongside the vehicle. In sum, the finishing level supports immediate residential use, and the technical systems have been updated within recent years.
The asking price is fixed at €140,900. This is an existing property, so there is no price list or variation between units; the price applies to this specific apartment as offered. Included in that price are the full furnishing and equipment, the private terrace and a covered parking space of approximately 32 m², a component that in many coastal developments is sold separately. The presence of a valid tourist rental licence is also part of the offer rather than an application the buyer would need to arrange. Purchase costs on top of the asking price in Spain typically include transfer tax, notary and registry fees, for which buyers should budget separately.
Daily life at this apartment revolves around a compact, low-maintenance routine. The living-dining area with its open-plan kitchen forms the heart of the home, with the south-east facing terrace extending the living space outdoors. Morning sun reaches the terrace early, which suits breakfast outside for much of the year given the region's climate. The terrace is finished with artificial grass and already furnished with outdoor seating. Within the Laguna Beach complex, the communal adult pool and separate children's pool are the natural gathering points during the warmer months, set in landscaped gardens with views towards the surrounding hills. An on-site security service is present. The beach at Las Marinas-Bolaga is about a five-minute walk away, which makes an evening stroll along the coast or a morning swim a realistic part of the day rather than a planned excursion. Las Marinas is a holiday-oriented area: activity concentrates in the summer months, while outside the season the atmosphere becomes noticeably quieter and some local businesses reduce their opening hours. For full-year living, the town of Vera, with its wider range of shops, health services and weekly market, is a short drive away, so a car is a practical necessity. The included covered parking space of approximately 32 m² covers this need and also offers room for storage. The apartment's furnished condition means the threshold for use is low: it functions from day one as a personal holiday retreat, a compact coastal home, or, given the valid tourist licence, as a holiday rental property.
Las Marinas, where the apartment is located, is the beach district of Vera on the Almería coast. The immediate surroundings consist of residential holiday complexes, pools and gardens, with the beach at Las Marinas-Bolaga roughly a five-minute walk from the door. This proximity shapes daily life: beach visits require no car, and coastal walks are part of the ordinary rhythm rather than occasional outings. The area is quiet outside the summer season, with activity and local commerce concentrated between late spring and early autumn. For daily necessities, the town of Vera lies a short drive inland and provides supermarkets, banks, health services and a traditional weekly market. The wider region offers a varied coastline: the beaches of Mojácar, Garrucha and Villaricos are all within easy driving distance, each with its own character, from resort promenades to former fishing harbours. Inland, the landscape rises quickly towards the hills visible from the complex, which gives the area a more rugged backdrop than the heavily built-up sections of the Spanish coast further west. A car is advisable for year-round living, as public transport along this stretch of coast is limited and most services are spread out. The included covered parking space directly addresses this. For arriving guests or owners travelling by air, the airports of Almería and the Region of Murcia serve the area, both requiring a drive measured in well over an hour.
The map shows the apartment's position in the Laguna Beach complex in Las Marinas, with the beach at Las Marinas-Bolaga within a five-minute walk. The flat coastal strip and the dry hills inland that frame the views over the pools are characteristic of this part of Almería.
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Vera Playa occupies the coastal section of the municipality of Vera, in the east of Almería province, close to the border with the Region of Murcia. Within the region, the area positions itself as a quieter and more affordable alternative to the heavily developed Costa del Sol, with lower building density and a flatter coastal profile. Mojácar, the region's best-known coastal town with its white hillside old quarter, lies a short drive to the north-east, while Garrucha, still an active fishing port, sits between the two. The proximity to both Almería and Murcia airports distributes accessibility across two flight options.
The most important distance in daily practice is the shortest one: Las Marinas-Bolaga Beach is approximately a five-minute walk from the complex. Beyond that, mobility in the Vera Playa area depends largely on private transport. Vera town, with its full range of shops, schools and health services, is a few minutes away by car, while the coastal towns of Garrucha and Mojácar extend the options for dining, marinas and shopping within a short drive. Public transport in the area is limited, with no rail connection along this part of the coast; buses connect the main towns but run at low frequency, which reinforces the practical need for a car. The covered parking space of about 32 m² included with the apartment covers parking directly at the complex. For international travel, Almería Airport to the south-west and Corvera Airport in the Region of Murcia to the north-east are the nearest options; both are reachable by car in roughly an hour to an hour and a half, depending on traffic. Actual travel times by road may differ from straight-line distances in the region, as the coastal motorway and local roads follow the terrain.
The coast of Almería is one of the driest and sunniest stretches of mainland Spain. The Vera Playa area records around 3,000 hours of sunshine per year, with hot, dry summers and mild winters in which daytime temperatures typically remain comfortable. Rainfall is low and concentrated in a few autumn and spring months, which keeps outdoor use of the terrace and the communal pools realistic for a large part of the year. The natural swimming season is long, generally running from late spring well into October. The terrain around Las Marinas is essentially flat near the shore, so walking and cycling to the beach involve no significant slopes; further inland the landscape rises into dry hills that frame the views from the complex. The semi-arid character means the vegetation is adapted to dry conditions, and the region's gardens, including the communal gardens at Laguna Beach, rely on irrigation. The combination of low rainfall, high sunshine totals and a flat coastal strip defines the practical living conditions here: outdoor living is the default rather than the exception.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, Las Marinas-Bolaga, lies about a five-minute walk from the apartment and forms the natural extension of daily life in the complex. The beaches of Vera Playa are broad and sandy, with a gentle entry into the sea, and several stretches in the municipality hold Blue Flag status for water quality and services. The coast here includes naturist beach sections, for which Vera Playa is known nationally. Along the shoreline, chiringuitos, beach bars, operate during the season, offering the informal seaside dining typical of the Spanish coast. Recreation within the complex centres on the large communal adult pool and the separate children's pool, set in landscaped gardens. For sport and activity beyond the beach, the surrounding area offers coastal walking and cycling routes, and the nearby towns of Garrucha and Mojácar provide harbours, promenades and a wider culinary offering. Golf is less dominant here than on the Costa del Sol; the nearest courses lie at Desert Springs and Valle del Este, both within a moderate drive. Water sports, diving and fishing are practical options along this stretch of the Almería coast.
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Within its segment, this apartment competes with the furnished, licence-carrying holiday homes that characterise the Vera Playa and wider Almería coast market. Compared with similar properties on the Costa del Sol, the asking price of €140,900 is modest: an equivalent one-bedroom unit within walking distance of the beach, with a tourist licence and included parking, generally commands a clear premium further west in Málaga province. The trade-off is one of scale and services. The Costa del Sol offers a denser infrastructure of international schools, golf courses, private clinics and year-round commerce; the Vera coast offers lower density, lower price levels and a quieter seasonal rhythm. Within the immediate region, the comparison runs against Mojácar Playa and Garrucha. Mojácar combines a picturesque hillside old town with a lively beach strip and typically somewhat higher prices for comparable floor areas; Garrucha, as a working fishing port, offers a more Spanish, less seasonal environment but with fewer purpose-built holiday complexes. Vera Playa itself is distinct in two respects: its beaches include official naturist sections, which draw a specific and loyal group of repeat visitors, and its coastal strip is notably flat, which sets it apart from hillside developments elsewhere in Almería. For a buyer focused on holiday rental yield, the tourist licence, the communal pools and the walking distance to the beach are the operative assets, and the included 32 m² covered parking removes a cost item that many competing listings add separately. Against new-build developments in the region, the relevant difference is time and certainty: this apartment is complete and usable now, whereas new construction introduces delivery dates that are always indicative. In exchange, the 1970 building date means community maintenance and structural condition deserve proportionally more attention during due diligence.
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