It takes 20min by walking towards the city centre and the beach. When we stayed it was too hot so we couldn't walk so we had to take the car and use parking service in the city, unfortunately. Since there is no air conditioner, we couldn't stay inside so we came back to the apartment quite late. If you are visiting Malaga when it is not that hot, it would be the really good apartment to stay but if you are visiting during hot summer, I wouldn't recommend you to stay any apartment without AC. We had to open the windows during the night, so it was quite noisy but it seems safe residential area. There are a few nice breakfast restaurants nearby and supermarket is also located close by. The host was kind to lend us towels and parasol for the beach, even toys to play for my son.