A key-ready penthouse apartment in Vera Playa, Almería, offering approximately 53 m² of living space with one bedroom, one bathroom and roughly 50 m² of private terrace. The property sits in a private residential complex with a communal saltwater pool, landscaped gardens, security and a children's play area, and includes a designated parking space. The seafront promenade of Vera Playa lies approximately 480 metres away on foot. Built in 1970 and sold fully furnished, the asking price is a fixed €149,900. Almería International Airport is around 45 minutes away by car.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in Vera Playa, a coastal area in the province of Almería. The seafront promenade and beaches are approximately 480 metres away, reachable on foot. The towns of Vera, Garrucha, Mojácar and Carboneras are all within easy reach by car. Almería International Airport is approximately 45 minutes away by car.
The layout comprises one bedroom, one full bathroom and a living-dining room with an open-plan kitchen. The main terrace of about 50 m² is accessed from the living room, and the bedroom has its own smaller private terrace. Air conditioning is installed and the property is sold fully furnished, so daily needs are covered from day one.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 1970 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies. The building forms part of an established residential complex with mature communal facilities.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom across approximately 53 m² of internal space, which limits capacity to singles or couples. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. No information is available about a second bathroom, storage room or lift access. The building dates from 1970, so the construction predates current new-build standards.
This property fits a recognisable set of situations. A single person or couple seeking a compact, low-maintenance coastal home within walking distance of the beach will find the layout directly usable: one bedroom, one bathroom and generous terrace space. Buyers who prioritise outdoor living over interior square metres, the terrace is nearly as large as the apartment itself, are the natural audience. It also suits purchasers of a second home who want a straightforward acquisition. The property is sold furnished and key-ready, which shortens the gap between completion and first use considerably. A designated parking space in the complex simplifies arrivals and departures by car. As an investment, the combination of a fixed price point below €150,000, proximity to the promenade and communal pool facilities aligns with the holiday-let segment of the Vera Playa market, subject to local licensing rules. It fits less well for families needing multiple bedrooms, buyers seeking a private pool, or those wanting new-build construction standards and warranties. The single bathroom and 53 m² interior set clear capacity limits. Buyers planning to work from home should assess whether the open-plan living area can accommodate a workspace comfortably.
The apartment was completed in 1970, which places the construction in an era of simpler building techniques than current regulations require. Buyers should approach the finish and installations with that context: the property presents as a maintained, furnished home rather than a renovated new-build product. Interior photos show a living room with sofa and television, a bedroom and general residential finishes consistent with a property ready for immediate occupation. Technical provisions include mains water and mains electricity, and air conditioning is installed for climate control. The kitchen is open-plan and integrated with the living-dining area, which suits the compact footprint. The outdoor elements are constructed features rather than additions: the main terrace of approximately 50 m² with tiled flooring and the smaller bedroom terrace. Images indicate a rooftop-style terrace position with views towards palm trees and mountains, which suggests the top-floor situation typical of a penthouse. Buyers are advised to arrange a technical inspection to assess the condition of plumbing, electrical wiring, windows and insulation, given the building's age. Community facilities, the saltwater pool, gardens, security and play area, are maintained collectively, so their condition and the associated community fees form part of the total cost picture. No information is available about recent renovation of core systems, so an independent survey is the reliable way to establish actual condition.
The asking price is a fixed €149,900 for this existing penthouse apartment. This is not a price-list-based new-build project, so no unit variation applies. The price includes the full furnishings and a designated parking space within the complex. At approximately 53 m² of living space plus around 50 m² of private terrace, the price reflects the 1970 construction date offset against the outdoor area, communal facilities and walking distance to the beach. Availability is immediate, as the property is key-ready. Purchase costs such as transfer tax and notary fees are additional and should be budgeted separately.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around its outdoor space. The main terrace of roughly 50 m², directly accessible from the living-dining room, effectively doubles the usable area for much of the year. In the Almería climate, meals outside, drying laundry in the sun and spending evenings on the terrace are realistic year-round habits rather than seasonal extras. The bedroom has its own smaller terrace, which provides a second outdoor corner with morning light and fresh air. Inside, the approximately 53 m² layout is compact and functional: one bedroom, one full bathroom and an open-plan kitchen integrated with the living-dining area. Air conditioning regulates the temperature in the warmer months. Because the property is sold fully furnished, the transition to use, whether as a permanent home, a holiday base or a rental unit, requires little more than personal belongings. The residential complex is private, with security, landscaped gardens, a children's play area and a communal saltwater swimming pool. The pool functions as the social centre of the community during the warmer months. The rhythm of the area is coastal and quiet. The seafront promenade, roughly 480 metres on foot, supports the classic Mediterranean routine of morning and evening walks along the shore. Local amenities of Vera Playa are within walking distance, which reduces dependence on a car for daily errands. Images suggest views over palm trees and towards the mountains from the terraces, adding a visual dimension to everyday living.
Vera Playa is a low-rise coastal area known for its broad beaches and relaxed pace. The apartment lies approximately 480 metres from the seafront promenade, a distance covered on foot in a few minutes, which places the beach, waterfront restaurants and evening strolls within the daily walking radius. Local amenities of Vera Playa are described as within easy walking distance, meaning basic shopping and services do not require a car. The wider surroundings connect the property to a string of coastal towns. Vera, Garrucha, Mojácar and Carboneras are all in easy reach by car, each adding markets, restaurants, harbour activity and cultural events to the options available. Garrucha in particular is known for its fishing port and seafood; Mojácar combines a white hillside village with a beach strip. The residential complex itself provides a self-contained layer of daily life: a communal saltwater pool, gardens, a children's play area and security. For residents, this means recreation and social contact are available inside the gates, independent of season or weather. Outside the summer months, Vera Playa quiets down noticeably, as is typical for this stretch of coast. Year-round residents should expect a reduced offering of open businesses in winter, with the larger towns absorbing part of that demand. A car remains useful for regional mobility, although daily essentials remain reachable on foot.
The map shows the position of the apartment in Vera Playa relative to the seafront promenade, approximately 480 metres away on foot, and the surrounding coastal towns of Vera, Garrucha, Mojácar and Carboneras. Almería International Airport lies roughly 45 minutes away by car. Distances shown are straight-line or indicative travel figures.
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Vera Playa occupies a position on the eastern Almería coast, roughly equidistant in character between the busier resort strips of Murcia to the north and the more rugged Cabo de Gata area to the south. Within its regional context, it functions as a quieter, lower-density alternative: more built-up than the protected natural parks, considerably calmer than the large resort centres of the Costa del Sol. The nearby towns of Vera, Garrucha, Mojácar and Carboneras form the practical daily and weekly orbit of the location. Almería International Airport, about 45 minutes away by car, defines the main international gateway.
The key accessibility figures are concrete. The seafront promenade of Vera Playa is approximately 480 metres away on foot. Almería International Airport is roughly 45 minutes away by car, connecting the area to national and international flights. The nearby coastal towns, Vera, Garrucha, Mojácar and Carboneras, are all described as within easy reach by car. Within the residential complex, the property includes a designated parking space, so arriving and leaving by car is uncomplicated. Beach access requires no vehicle at all, which is the central accessibility advantage of this location. No specific public transport data is available for the immediate area. In practice, coastal bus services along this stretch of Almería exist but are limited in frequency, particularly outside the summer season. Residents generally rely on a car for regional trips, while errands within Vera Playa itself are manageable on foot. The straight-line distances and travel times mentioned are indicative; actual road distances may be longer.
Almería holds the distinction of being one of the driest and sunniest provinces in Spain, with the area around Vera benefitting from a semi-arid Mediterranean climate. Practical consequences for residents include long summers with high sunshine hours, mild winters and low rainfall, which extends the usable season of the terraces and the communal pool well beyond the classic summer months. The swimming season in this part of the coast typically runs from late spring well into autumn, supported by sea temperatures that remain pleasant into October. The large 50 m² terrace becomes a genuine extension of the living space for most of the year rather than a seasonal extra. The surrounding landscape is characterised by the transition between coastal plain and the foothills visible in the background of the terrace views, dry, rugged and open. Terrain in Vera Playa itself is largely flat, which makes walking and cycling to the promenade and along the coast easy. The images of the rooftop terrace confirm mountain views, adding a scenic dimension to the natural setting.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beaches of Vera Playa are the principal recreational asset, located approximately 480 metres from the complex on foot. The coastline here is known for wide sandy beaches with a shallow entry into the sea, and parts of the area carry naturist designation, which is an established characteristic of Vera Playa. The promenade supports walking, running and cycling as daily recreation. Within the residential complex, the communal saltwater swimming pool, landscaped gardens and children's play area provide recreation without leaving the grounds. The pool is the central communal facility during the warmer months. For golfers, the broader Almería coast offers courses within driving distance, although no specific golf distance data is available for this property. The nearby towns add further recreation: Garrucha with its fishing port and seafront, Mojácar with its hillside old town, and the protected coastal landscapes towards Carboneras and the Cabo de Gata region, which lie further along the coast and offer hiking, snorkelling and unspoiled beaches for day trips.
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Within the eastern Almería coastal market, this penthouse occupies the entry-level segment, with a fixed asking price of €149,900. That positioning matters, because the same budget buys very different products depending on the location along the Spanish coast. On the Costa del Sol, €150,000 generally reaches a small apartment considerably further inland or in older building stock; in Vera Playa it reaches a furnished penthouse with a 50 m² terrace about 480 metres from the beach. Compared with nearby towns, Vera Playa sits between the more traditionally Spanish atmosphere of Garrucha and the more tourist-oriented Mojácar Playa. Property in Mojácar typically commands somewhat higher prices due to stronger international demand and name recognition, while Garrucha and Vera generally offer better value per square metre. Carboneras, further south, is quieter still and closer to the Cabo de Gata natural park. The trade-off for the lower price point is location dynamics: the eastern Almería coast has a shorter high season and a smaller year-round international community than the Costa del Sol or the northern Costa Blanca. Winter months are noticeably quieter, and rental demand for holiday lets concentrates in summer. At the same time, the region's exceptional sunshine record and the flat coastal terrain around Vera Playa are genuine assets for both residential use and rental appeal. For buyers comparing options, the deciding factors are usually proximity to an airport, Almería at about 45 minutes by car is reasonable, though smaller than Málaga, and the preference for a quieter, lower-density coast over the services and bustle of the major resort regions.
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