Compact 1-bed apartment with communal pool near Playa de los Locos

A sensible first foothold on the coast: this one-bedroom flat sits on the first floor of a gated residential block about 400 metres from Playa de los Locos, one of Torrevieja's most popular sandy coves, with the rocky Cabo Cervera headland a pleasant stroll further north.

Inside, the open-plan lounge and American-style kitchen lead to an 8 m² terrace overlooking the landscaped communal gardens and pool. The bedroom fits a double bed and wardrobe comfortably, and the bathroom was refitted with a shower tray. Split air conditioning units keep the apartment cool in summer and take the chill off winter evenings.

Owners in the complex are relaxed about pets, and the fees are modest. Supermarkets, bakeries and beach bars along the Los Locos seafront mean you can live here comfortably without a car.

• 52 m² built, terrace facing the pool
• Gated community with lift and swimming pool
• Offered furnished
• Ideal lock-up-and-leave holiday home or rental investment