{"id":262,"count":67,"description":"<h2>Top-floor apartments for sale in the Costa del Sol: Where to find them<\/h2>\r\nThese properties are available across popular areas such as <a href=\"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/ciudad\/marbella\/\"><strong>Marbella<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/ciudad\/estepona\/\"><strong>Estepona<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/ciudad\/pequenos-pequenas\/\"><strong>Mijas<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/ciudad\/fuengirola\/\"><strong>Fuengirola<\/strong><\/a> y <a href=\"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/ciudad\/benalmadena\/\"><strong>Benalm\u00e1dena<\/strong><\/a>. These properties are usually found in residential communities close to beaches,<a href=\"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/los-10-mejores-campos-de-golf-de-la-costa-del-sol\/\"> campos de golf<\/a> and town centres. In Marbella and Estepona, top-floor units are often found in <strong>avances modernos<\/strong>, while in Mijas and Benalm\u00e1dena, they offer <strong>excellent value<\/strong>, <strong>vistas abiertas<\/strong>, y <strong>quiet surroundings<\/strong>.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Features of top floor apartments in Costa del Sol<\/h2>\r\nApartments on the top floor are known for their <strong>elevated position<\/strong>, which brings <strong>more natural light<\/strong>, better views, and increased privacy. Most include private terraces, and some offer partial <strong>sea or mountain views<\/strong>. Unlike penthouses, they are usually <strong>m\u00e1s asequible<\/strong>, yet still provide a bright and <strong>comfortable living space<\/strong>. In my experience, many buyers are pleasantly surprised by the difference that one extra floor can make, particularly in terms of light and atmosphere. They are also often located near good infrastructure and <a href=\"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/escuelas-internacionales-de-la-costa-del-sol\/\"><strong>escuelas internacionales<\/strong><\/a>, making them suitable for holidays and longer stays alike.\r\n<h2><\/h2>\r\n<h2>Pros and Cons of Buying a Top Floor Apartment<\/h2>\r\nThe main advantage of top-floor apartments is the balance they offer between price, <strong>privacy and views<\/strong>. They offer more light and fewer noise concerns than lower-floor apartments, while remaining more affordable than penthouses. They also tend to have manageable ongoing costs, including community fees and property taxes in Spain. However, <strong>terrace sizes are usually smaller<\/strong> than those of penthouses and premium features like private pools are less common. For buyers looking for comfortable and <strong>good-value property in the Costa del Sol<\/strong>, a top-floor apartment is a smart and practical choice.","link":"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/property-type\/top-floor-apartment\/","name":"Apartamento en planta alta","slug":"top-floor-apartment","taxonomy":"property_type","parent":17,"meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_type\/262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_type"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/taxonomies\/property_type"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/property_type\/17"}],"wp:post_type":[{"href":"https:\/\/costaprimerealty.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/properties?property_type=262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}