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Playa de Macenas apartments in Mojacar near the beach

Mojacar — Playa De Macenas, Costa de Almería

Key ready
Price from €350,000€485,000
2–3
Bedrooms
78–108 m²
Built area
B / B
Energy rating
4
Available properties
A four-unit apartment release at Playa de Macenas, with 2-3 bedrooms, pool, garden, storage, gated access and Q2 2026 completion.
  • Four published apartments in Playa de Macenas, Mojacar release
  • Two- to three-bedroom homes with 78 m²-108 m² shown in the data
  • Beach distance is recorded at 0.8 km, so route testing matters before reserving
  • Garden, storage room, gated urbanisation and pool are listed
  • Q2 2026 completion is closer than many off-plan alternatives
  • Macenas is listed 889 m away as the nearest mapped POI for local context

Available properties

4 properties available

Estimated total investment
€390,250€540,775
Includes estimated 11.5% purchase costs (VAT, AJD, notary, registry, legal fees).

Property essentials

Amenities

Garden
Gated community
Storage room
Pool
Communal pool

Location scores

10

Walk Score

Car dependent

97

Climate comfort

Exceptional

22

Flight connectivity

Fair

Price vs. area average

This development
€4,530/m²
Area average
€4,221/m²
Actual sold price 2025-Q4
€2,562/m²
7.3% above area average.
+17.3% YoY (actual sold)

Idealista (asking) · 2025-Q4

Location

Beach & waterfront

Nearest beach
Playa de Macenas
800m · 7 min

Nearby services

Bus stop
Macenas
889m
Restaurant
1
2 km

Airports & connections

Almería (LEI)
52.4 km
Murcia-Corvera (RMU)
103.3 km
Map — Playa de Macenas apartments in Mojacar near the beach
Mojacar, Costa de Almería · Almería · 04638

Climate & environment

Climate

19.1°C
Avg. temperature
344
Sunny days / year
97/100
Climate comfort

Average monthly temperatures (°C)

12.9°J
14.2°F
15.3°M
16.9°A
19.6°M
23.3°J
26.6°J
27.1°A
23.6°S
20.2°O
16.5°N
12.9°D

Sea and swimming season

15.727.6°C
Annual sea temperature
Jun–Oct
Swimming season (5 months)
55%
Calm sea days (summer)

Monthly sea temperature (°C)

15.5°J
15.1°F
15.3°M
17.0°A
19.7°M
23.0°J
26.7°J
27.6°A
25.4°S
21.5°O
18.2°N
16.4°D

Open-Meteo · averages 2023-2026 (3 years)

Air quality

6.2
PM2.5 annual average · µg/m³
Above WHO ideal, within EU limit
PM2.5
6.2
PM10
12.1
O₃
79.2
NO₂
2.6

Average: 2025-05-02 to 2026-05-01 · Open-Meteo CAMS reanalysis · open-meteo-cams

Solar potential

1,621.19
Annual production
kWh/kWp/year
2,134.51
Global irradiation
kWh/m²
~8,106
Typical 5 kWp residential
kWh/year
~€1,459
Estimated electricity savings
/year

Source: European Commission PVGIS-SARAH3 (2005-2023)

Investment & lifestyle

Property tax (IBI)

  • IBI rate0.450% / annual
  • From €350,000 estimated~€866/yr
  • Garbage tax112/yr

Source: Ayuntamiento de Mojácar, Ordenanza Fiscal 2025 (2025)

Rental yield estimate

Short-term let (Airbnb-style)

6.14%

Gross yield

~€21,499/yr · €95/night × 62% occ.

Long-term rental

3.43%

Gross yield

1,000/month× 12

Indicative figures, gross of expenses (community fees, IBI, management, taxes typically reduce by 30–40%). Always consult a licensed financial advisor before investing.

Source: market estimates from idealista, Airbnb data and INE hotel occupancy

About Mojacar

Population: 7,500

Comunidad expat establecida 53% británicos. Patrimonio protegido limita sobredesarrollo.

More about Mojacar

Specifications

Primary typeGround floor apartment
Bedrooms2–3
Built area78–108 m²
Usable area62–96 m²
Terrace7–26 m²
Year built2025
Energy ratingB / B
Available properties4
TownMojacar
DistrictPlaya De Macenas
ProvinceAlmería
Postal code04638

Energy performance

A
B
C
D
E
F
G

B / B

High energy class: low consumption.

About Playa de Macenas apartments in Mojacar near the beach

Playa de Macenas asks a different question from a first-line beach address: how much daily value does a buyer place on being 0.8 km from the coast, rather than directly beside it? The source data shows four published apartments in Mojacar, with two to three bedrooms and a built-area band of 78 m²-108 m². That creates a practical, mid-sized apartment brief. It can suit buyers who want the sea within a planned routine, but it still requires route testing for gradient, pavements, parking, heat and how often the walk will feel realistic.

The delivery date gives this release a more immediate feel than longer-horizon projects. Q2 2026 can work for buyers who want time to arrange a solicitor, mortgage approval, currency strategy and furniture planning without waiting several years. It also means the specification, payment schedule and construction stage should be easier to discuss in concrete terms. The limit is simple: an earlier completion compresses the time available for finance decisions and area familiarisation, so hesitation can be costly if the most suitable unit is one of only four.

Local feel is anchored by Macenas at 889 m in the published POI data. That points toward a resort- and coast-led part of Mojacar where the daily routine is likely to mix beach trips, car use and planned services rather than fully central town living. The property should therefore be judged by how the buyer expects to spend ordinary weeks: quick visits, longer seasonal stays, or a lower-maintenance base that does not need the space and upkeep of a town house or villa. This is a practical choice for buyers who prefer a managed setting over larger private grounds.

The amenity package is compact but useful: garden, storage room, gated urbanisation and pool. Those features matter because the apartment sizes are not oversized. Storage can absorb beach equipment and luggage; the pool adds on-site leisure when the beach walk feels less convenient; gated access may help buyers who leave the home empty between stays. The B/B energy rating gives a positive efficiency marker, but running costs will still depend on occupancy, cooling habits, community fees and how the chosen unit sits in relation to sun and shade.

Layout & design

The 78 m²-108 m² range needs careful reading because a two-bedroom apartment at the lower end and a three-bedroom home at the upper end will feel very different. A buyer planning family holidays should check whether the third bedroom is genuinely useful for adults, children, remote work or storage overflow. A buyer planning shorter trips may prefer a simpler two-bedroom layout if it gives better living space, terrace usability or easier maintenance. The number of bedrooms is only helpful once the floor plan shows how the home will actually be used.

The listed garden, storage room, gated community and pool make the development more rounded than a bare apartment block, but they also create community-cost questions. Pool access is valuable in Mojacar, especially when the beach is 0.8 km away, yet it brings shared maintenance and rules. The garden reference should be checked unit by unit: it may describe private outdoor space, communal landscaping or a mix of both. Storage is a practical advantage for owners flying in and out, but its size, location and security should be confirmed before relying on it.

Because completion is shown for Q2 2026, layout decisions should move quickly from brochure appeal to documents. Ask for measured plans, orientation, terrace or garden allocation, parking arrangements where relevant, community fee estimates and the current specification. The B/B energy rating can support efficient ownership, but bills will vary with summer cooling and winter use. For holiday rental, the apartment needs durable furnishing, easy cleaning routes and clear guest access, not only a bedroom count that looks flexible on paper.

Who is this for?

This Playa de Macenas apartment release fits buyers who want a manageable Mojacar base near the coast without taking on the scale of a larger house. The strongest match is someone who accepts a 0.8 km beach distance, values pool access and storage, and wants completion in Q2 2026 rather than a distant off-plan horizon. It may not suit buyers who expect every daily errand to be walkable, who need a large choice of unit types, or who want direct beach frontage as the main reason to buy. The four-unit availability makes the exact home important: orientation, outdoor allocation, floor level, storage position and community costs can separate two apartments that look similar in a summary. For rental or mixed personal use, treat the price tier as potentially relevant but not decisive. Verify tourist-licence route, community permission, tax, cleaning, management access, furnishing replacement and quieter-season demand before modelling income. The apartment should pass the personal-use test first, because an awkward layout or inconvenient route to the beach will also weaken guest appeal. Buyers who dislike shared rules should read the community documentation closely before committing.

Written by Novado Editorial Team, New-build property research. Reviewed by Novado Content Review: Reviewed against published development data, local POI data and Novado content rules. Last verified: 2026-05-10.

Frequently asked questions

Is 0.8 km from the beach practical at Playa de Macenas?
It can be practical if the buyer is comfortable testing the route rather than relying on the map distance. Check gradient, shade, pavements, parking and how the walk feels with children, beach bags or summer heat. If daily beach access is essential, the exact path matters as much as the number.
Who is the best buyer for these Mojacar apartments?
They fit buyers who want a manageable coastal base with pool access, storage and a gated setting. The two- to three-bedroom range can suit holidays or part-year stays, but the smaller end of the size band needs careful floor-plan review if regular guests or remote work are part of the plan.
What does Q2 2026 completion mean for planning?
Q2 2026 gives less waiting time than many off-plan purchases, so buyers should be ready to organise legal review, finance, currency timing and furnishing decisions early. It is useful for near-term plans, but the shorter runway also means the payment schedule and mortgage position need early attention.
How should I read the 78 m²-108 m² size range?
Treat the range as a reason to compare individual layouts. A larger three-bedroom unit may offer flexibility, while a smaller two-bedroom apartment may feel easier to run if the living area and outdoor space are better proportioned. Ask for measured plans before judging the home by bedroom count.
Can a Playa de Macenas apartment work for holiday rental?
Start with the local fit: beach access is close but not first-line, and pool access can help seasonal appeal. Then verify the licence route, community rules, tax position, cleaning logistics, management access and furnishing wear. Income should be tested against real running costs and empty weeks.
What community costs should buyers ask about?
The pool, garden areas, gated access and shared maintenance all point to community fees. Ask for estimates, what they include, how the pool is managed, whether storage is private or shared, and how rules apply to guests. These costs shape ownership even when the purchase price looks manageable.
Is this a better fit than a town house in Mojacar?
It depends on use. An apartment at Playa de Macenas should be easier to maintain and may suit shorter stays, while a town house can offer more private space and separation. Compare the beach route, community fees, outdoor space, storage and how many people will regularly stay.
What should non-resident buyers arrange before reserving?
Non-resident buyers should line up an independent solicitor, NIE process, bank account or payment route, mortgage advice if needed and a clear view of buying costs. For this Q2 2026 apartment, those steps should run alongside document review so the preferred unit is not lost through slow preparation.