Zeniamar, also commonly referred to as Zenia Mar, is one of the best-known residential urbanisations in Orihuela Costa.

Located in Playa Flamenca, just off the N-332 coastal road, it has earned a strong reputation among both international holiday home buyers and year-round residents seeking an established, mature location.

The entire development is built around the Zeniamar Commercial Centre, a small and unusually semi-circular shopping centre that overlooks a lawned green space.

The centre comprises 17 units distributed across two storeys, offering a variety of outlets including the Casa Da Vinci Italian restaurant, the Taj Indian restaurant, and the Norwegian-focused Central Grill.

The history of Zeniamar in Playa Flamenca

Zeniamar is not a single residential community, but a series of 10 stand-alone gated complexes constructed over almost a decade. Each complex or "phase" is an individual community in its own right, with properties arranged around a central community garden and pool area.

Properties are low-rise in nature, with the community offering a mix of garden and penthouse apartments, as well as townhouses. Community gardens are typically lawned, adorned with palm trees and Mediterranean flora, and surround a freeform lagoon-style swimming pool.

Later phases benefit from additional facilities such as a gymnasium, sauna, a games room, a social lounge, and a private residents' club with a bar.

Built by local Torrevieja-based home builder, TM Grupo Inmobiliario, construction of the flagship development began at the turn of the millennium, with the first phase of properties completed and delivered in 2001.

The first premium residential complex experience

Phase 2 of the Zeniamar residential complex, a mixed development of apartments and quad villas, soon followed in 2002. Phases 3 and 4 were completed in 2003.

Zeniamar 5 was built in 2005 and consists of 152 houses with 2 large swimming pools, and impeccable community gardens for use exclusively by residents and owners.

Zeniamar 7 was completed in 2005 and built to a very high specification with a total of 116 homes arranged in 9 blocks of 2 and 3 bedroom properties.

Facilities include adults and children's swimming pools surrounded by a grass leisure area, a gymnasium and a sauna. Adjacent to the urbanisation is a park with sporting facilities (tennis court, football pitch and children's play area).

Where are the Zeniamar communities located?

Zeniamar 9 offers a complete residential resort experience with 132 properties benefitting from a luxurious pool area, secure underground parking, a fitness centre (replete with Finnish sauna), and a private social club for residents and their guests.

The Zeniamar 10 development was completed in 2008 and offers homeowners a private residents club with bar, a games room, social lounge, gym and a sauna.

All Zeniamar communities occupy a premium central location in Orihuela Costa, with the majority of homes facing east and west, and benefitting from sunshine for most of the day.

The developments are located 3.3 km from Playa Flamenca's beachfront promenade and Cala Estaca beach, 850 m from the nearest supermarket, and 600 m from bars and restaurants.

A variety of properties in a single location

The La Campana and Punta Marina shopping centres are both within easy walking distance, each offering a wide variety of retail outlets and eateries.

Further afield, the locale is 2.3 km (6 mins) from Zenia Boulevard international shopping centre, 7.9 km (20 mins) from the centre of Torrevieja, and less than an hour by car (50.3 km) from Alicante Airport.

Properties are typically 2 or 3 bedrooms with consistent Mediterranean resort-style architecture across all phases. TM Grupo's signature property design emphasises the importance of outside space, with all homes offering either a garden or a private terrace.

Broadly speaking, the earlier phases tend to feel more traditional in layout, with a stronger lean toward townhouses and smaller garden apartments, while later phases shifted toward resort-style apartment-led communities.

Ideal holiday homes or luxury investment properties

From a buyer's perspective, the spectrum of sizes and layouts gives Zeniamar developments an unusually broad appeal.

Properties can suit purchasers looking for a lock-up-and-go holiday home, retirees wanting a mid-priced home in a settled residential environment, or buyers seeking a larger resale property with a generous outdoor space.

Located within the heart of vibrant Orihuela Costa, property owners at Zeniamar benefit from a bustling year-round community, excellent communal facilities, and immediate access to premium local venues and magnificent beaches.

The Inmo Investments team has been proudly involved with the successful sale and purchase of homes in the Zenimar developments for more than two decades. If you're thinking of selling your property in any Zeniamar community, contact our sales advisors today.

Alternatively, take a look at this well-presented ground floor apartment in the Zeniamar 2 community. The property offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and a conservatory leading to a private garden. It's on the market now. Tap here to view the property listing.