This completed third-floor apartment of 83 m² is situated in the Al Andalus Thalassa community in Las Salinas, Vera Playa, in the province of Almería. The property comprises two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a covered terrace with views towards the Mediterranean, and an allocated underground parking space. The gated community includes communal outdoor pools, a heated indoor pool, a gymnasium, padel courts and children's play areas. The apartment is currently let on a long-term basis, which is relevant for buyers considering a rental income from the date of purchase. Playa El Playazo lies within roughly 700 metres of the community.
Within the Vera Playa area, this apartment competes with resale stock in communities such as those along the El Playazo seafront and the Puerto Rey development to the south, where similar two-bedroom units typically price between the mid-€100,000s and €250,000 depending on frontline position, view and refurbishment level. At approximately €1,930 per square metre, this property sits in the lower-middle band for the area, consistent with its third-floor position, 1970s construction and non-frontline location. The differentiator is the combination of the tenanted status, immediate income rather than a void period, and the unusually extensive community facility package, including the heated indoor pool, which few competitors in this price bracket match. Compared with the wider Costa Almería, Vera Playa offers lower entry prices than Mojácar Playa, where hillside views and established tourism push prices upward, and a flatter, more walkable terrain than Mojácar's slopes. Against the Costa del Sol to the west, the region trades international profile and airport proximity, transfers here are measured in hours rather than minutes, for lower density, lower cost of living and quieter winters. For buyers comparing regions, the honest framing is that this is a value-oriented, self-contained coastal location with year-round habitability and modest running costs, not a location chosen for connectivity or for capital-growth dynamics seen on the Costa del Sol. Within walking distance of this specific property, few competitors offer supermarket, pharmacy, bus link, e-bike rental and beach all within roughly 700 metres, which is the practical argument for its position within the local market.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in Las Salinas, an urbanised section of the Vera Playa coast in Almería. A supermarket is approximately 180 metres away, a pharmacy 210 metres, and the nearest beach under 700 metres. The area functions year-round, with a bus stop within walking distance providing connections to Vera town, Garrucha and Mojácar. An electric bike rental point sits directly outside the community.
The dwelling suits a two-person household or small family seeking low-maintenance coastal living. The layout offers a living-dining room, a fitted kitchen with utility balcony, a primary bedroom with en-suite bathroom, a second bedroom, and a separate family shower room. Air conditioning is installed in the lounge and primary bedroom. Communal facilities reduce the need for private maintenance of a pool or garden.
This is not a new-build project. The building dates from approximately 1970 and is completed and occupied. The apartment is available with furniture subject to negotiation. Buyers should expect construction standards and an energy profile corresponding to the period of the building rather than to current new-build regulations.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden, or private storage room beyond the utility balcony. It is a single-level apartment within a communal community subject to monthly fees of €148.70. The apartment is sold with an existing long-term tenancy, meaning owner occupancy is not immediately possible. Hospital access requires travel of approximately 23 kilometres.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. The first is the income-focused investor: the existing long-term tenancy, documented running costs and rented status mean the property can transfer with cash flow already in place, avoiding the void periods associated with holiday-let acquisitions. The second is the buyer seeking a modestly priced foothold on the Spanish coast with communal facilities, pools, gym, padel, that would be costly to replicate privately at this price point. The third is the part-year resident who values walkability: supermarket, pharmacy, bar-restaurant and bus stop within a short walk reduce dependence on a car, which is relatively uncommon in coastal Almería. The property is less suited to buyers requiring immediate personal occupancy, given the tenancy in place, or those seeking new-build energy performance, modern insulation standards or a private plot. It also does not suit households needing more than two bedrooms or those who require close proximity to hospital care, as the nearest hospital is approximately 23 kilometres away. Buyers prioritising privacy and quiet should note that a community of this type carries shared facilities and shared rules, with monthly fees and community decision-making. For a buyer weighing a first Spanish purchase with a limited budget, a documented rental history and a functioning community, the profile is coherent; for a buyer seeking a turnkey modern holiday home for immediate family use, other options in the region may align better.
The apartment reflects its 1970s construction origin with subsequent updating. Internally, the finishes are conventional for the Spanish resale market of this segment: a fully fitted kitchen with granite worktops and storage cabinetry, a separate utility balcony housing the washing machine, fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms, and tiled surfaces throughout as is standard in the region. The primary bedroom includes a Juliet balcony via patio doors, and the main covered terrace extends the usable living space by several square metres, furnished and oriented towards sea and landscape views. Climate control is partial rather than whole-house: air conditioning units are installed in the lounge and the primary bedroom only, meaning the second bedroom and kitchen rely on the hallway unit and natural ventilation. Mains water and mains electricity are connected, with telephone and internet available through local providers. The building offers an underground parking space allocated to the property, a practical feature given summer parking pressure in Vera Playa. As a resale property of this age, buyers should anticipate standard pre-purchase checks: an ITE (technical building inspection) where applicable for buildings of this vintage in Andalucía, verification of the electrical installation, and review of the community's minutes and finances, since the extensive facility package, indoor heated pool, gym, padel courts, is a cost driver within the monthly fee. No energy certificate rating is stated in the listing data; the certificate should be requested during due diligence. Overall, the specification is functional and maintained rather than refurbished to contemporary standards.
The asking price is €160,000 for the 83 m² apartment including the underground parking space, equating to approximately €1,930 per square metre. In addition to the purchase price, running costs are documented: communal fees of €148.70 per month, IBI property tax of €351.26 per annum and refuse fees of €205.60 per annum. Furniture is available subject to negotiation. Because the apartment carries an existing long-term rental, an investor acquires immediate monthly income; owner-occupiers must factor in the tenancy situation. Pricing should be verified against current comparable sales in the Las Salinas and wider Vera Playa area.
Daily life around this apartment revolves around a walkable, mid-density coastal neighbourhood. The supermarket and pharmacy within roughly 200 metres mean that routine shopping does not require a car, and the electric bike rental point outside the community gate extends car-free reach along the coast. The beach at Playa El Playazo, under 700 metres away, functions as the natural extension of the neighbourhood for walks and swimming during the warmer months. The apartment itself follows a conventional Spanish layout: living-dining room at the front with a large window and access to a covered terrace oriented towards sea and countryside views, kitchen off the living area, and two bedrooms along a short hallway. The primary bedroom has an en-suite bathroom; the second bedroom shares the family shower room. Community life is structured around the communal facilities: two outdoor pools in season, a heated indoor pool usable in cooler months, a gymnasium, padel courts and playgrounds. The community is gated with allocated underground parking near the building entrance. Outside the peak summer weeks, Vera Playa is comparatively quiet, with a resident and semi-resident population; in July and August the area becomes substantially busier as holiday occupancy peaks. The existing long-term tenancy means the current rhythm of the property is that of a rented home, with a monthly rental income rather than personal use, until the tenancy situation changes.
The Las Salinas area of Vera Playa combines urban convenience with a coastal setting. A supermarket at 181 metres and a pharmacy at 211 metres place daily essentials within a two-to-three minute walk. The nearest beach, Playa El Playazo, is under 700 metres, roughly eight to ten minutes on foot, while the quieter coves of Cala Marqués (1.4 km) and Playa de Las Marinas-Bolaga (3.1 km) extend the coastal options. An EV charging point at 121 metres supports electric vehicle use, and the electric bike rental station outside the community provides a car-free alternative for local trips. Public transport exists in the form of the nearby bus stop with connections towards Vera town, Garrucha and Mojácar, though frequency is limited outside summer, so most residents retain a car for regional travel. Healthcare requires planning: the nearest hospital is approximately 23 kilometres away, placing routine hospital visits at a 25-30 minute drive. The neighbourhood's rhythm is seasonal: quiet and residential from autumn to spring, busier in July and August when holiday occupancy peaks along the whole Vera coastline. Outside the community gate, a local bar and restaurant provide the immediate social infrastructure, with wider dining and commerce in Vera Playa's commercial strip and in Garrucha's fishing port town, roughly ten minutes by car.
The map shows the apartment's position within the Las Salinas district of Vera Playa, immediately inland from the El Playazo beachfront. Points of interest marked include the supermarket and pharmacy within 200 metres, the bus stop on the coastal road, and the wider spread of beaches, golf courses and towns, Garrucha, Mojácar and Vera, that define the local area.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Vera Playa occupies the coastal strip of the Vera municipality in eastern Almería, positioned between the port town of Garrucha to the south-west and the hillside town of Mojácar to the north-east. The region sits east of the better-known Costa del Sol, which affects both price levels and tourism intensity: the Costa Almería is less developed, with lower density and a slower pace of urbanisation. Within this region, Vera Playa functions as a year-round residential beach area rather than a seasonal resort, anchored by the flat coastline and the naturist tourism tradition of El Playazo. The inland town of Vera, roughly 8 km from the coast, provides administrative services and weekly markets.
Distances from the property are as follows: Playa El Playazo beach 687 m on foot; Cala Marqués 1.4 km; Playa de Las Marinas-Bolaga 3.1 km; supermarket 181 m; pharmacy 211 m; EV charging point 121 m. Golf facilities within driving range include Desert Springs Golf Club at 4.5 km, one of Almería's established desert-style courses, plus Cortijo Grande at 15 km and Aguilón Golf at 17 km. The nearest hospital is 23 km away. Regional access is a consideration: the location data indicates a substantial distance to the nearest major airport, meaning arriving and departing typically involves a longer transfer; Almería, Murcia, Corvera and Alicante airports are the realistic options, all requiring a drive measured in hours rather than minutes. Within the local area itself, mobility is strong: most daily needs are met on foot or by bike, and the bus stop connects the community to Vera, Garrucha, Mojácar and neighbouring coastal villages.
Vera Playa sits at sea level on the flat coastal plain of Almería's eastern Costa Almería, so the terrain around the apartment is level, no slopes affect walking or cycling from the community to the beach or shops. The province of Almería records among the highest sunshine totals in Spain, commonly cited above 3,000 hours per year, with very low annual rainfall concentrated in autumn. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 30°C, moderated on the coast by sea breezes; winters are mild, with daytime temperatures typically in the mid-to-high teens, which is what makes the community's heated indoor pool a practical facility outside the summer season. The sea swimming season on this stretch of coast generally runs from late May into October. The surrounding landscape combines the long sandy beach and dune-backed shoreline of El Playazo with the semi-arid hinterland of Almería, dry, scrub-covered hills rather than dense greenery, and the Cabo de Gata-Níjar natural park further south along the coast. The covered terrace extends usable outdoor time through the shoulder months, though afternoon summer sun makes shading relevant during July and August.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beaches nearest the apartment form the core recreational asset of the location. Playa El Playazo, under 700 metres away, is a long, broad sandy beach stretching several kilometres along the Vera coastline, with sections that are naturist-designated, reflecting the area's established naturist tourism tradition. Cala Marqués at 1.4 km and Playa de Las Marinas-Bolaga at 3.1 km provide alternatives with different levels of occupancy. Beaches in the Vera municipality hold Blue Flag status in several zones; current-year designations should be checked. Beyond the beach, recreation within the community itself is substantial: outdoor swimming pools, a heated indoor pool, gymnasium, padel courts and children's playgrounds. Golfers can reach Desert Springs Golf Club in roughly a ten-minute drive, with Cortijo Grande and Aguilón Golf as additional options within 15-17 km. Walking and cycling are practical on the flat coastal terrain, supported by the e-bike rental point outside the community gate. Water sports, beachfront chiringuitos and the promenade connections towards Puerto Rey and Garrucha extend the recreational offer along the coast.
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