This detached Andalusian-style villa stands in El Chaparral, a residential area of Mijas on the Costa del Sol, between Fuengirola and Marbella and adjacent to the El Chaparral golf course. The property was completed in 1989 and is offered in ready-to-occupy condition at €1,995,000. It provides 627 m² of built space on a private plot of 2,414 m², with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private pool, south orientation and sea views. La Cala de Mijas lies roughly five minutes away by car, Fuengirola ten minutes, and Málaga Airport approximately half an hour.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Chaparral sits on the Mijas coast, inland of the N-340 and adjacent to the El Chaparral golf course. La Cala de Mijas is about five minutes by car and Fuengirola around ten. The beach bearing the El Chaparral name holds a Blue Flag designation. Daily amenities, supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants and cafés, fall within a roughly one-kilometre radius, meaning most errands require no long journeys.
The property addresses needs for space, privacy and multi-generational or guest accommodation. Five bedrooms and five bathrooms, an entire upper floor reserved for the master suite, and a convertible basement area suitable for an independent guest suite give the layout flexibility. Outside, a 2,414 m² plot with private pool, double garage and two gated entrances supports car storage, outdoor living and separation from neighbouring plots.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1989 and is presented in ready condition, allowing immediate occupation without construction lead times or off-plan payment stages. Buyers should treat the 1989 completion date as indicative and arrange a standard technical survey to assess the current state of systems, structure and installations, as with any resale property of this age.
The property does not fall within a gated community with shared facilities such as a communal pool, gym or concierge. The listed data contains no energy performance certificate, and no information on home automation, underfloor heating or modern insulation standards is available. As a completed 1989 villa, it lacks new-build warranties. The upper floor layout, a single master suite, limits bedroom distribution across levels.
The property fits several recognisable situations. A family requiring five bedrooms and five bathrooms with genuine separation, four bedrooms on the main level and a self-contained master floor above, will find the layout directly usable. Households that regularly host guests or extended family can convert the basement suite into independent accommodation without touching the principal rooms. Buyers seeking a permanent residence on the Costa del Sol with space for home working, storage and two vehicles will value the 2,414 m² plot and double garage. Those who prioritise golf-side living with the El Chaparral course at the property's edge, combined with a Blue Flag beach within a short drive, form a further group. It is less obviously suited to buyers wanting a lock-up-and-leave apartment with communal services, or those seeking a contemporary new-build with modern energy certification, the 1989 construction and villa format point in a different direction. Buyers intending to renovate should note the property is offered in ready condition, and any modernisation budget sits on top of the purchase price. The location between Fuengirola and Marbella also suits households that want access to both towns, roughly ten and twenty minutes respectively, without living in either centre. Finally, the configuration works for multi-generational arrangements where independent space for parents or adult children is required, a use case the basement suite and internal patio directly support.
The interior specification, as documented, includes marble flooring throughout the principal areas, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and en-suite bathrooms on the main and upper floors. Climate control covers both hot and cold air conditioning. The fourth bedroom currently uses its former bathroom space as a utility room and can be converted back, giving buyers a choice between an additional bathroom or a service room. The upper master suite includes a walk-in dressing room and a dedicated sitting room, indicating a layout built for long-term occupancy rather than holiday use. As a 1989 construction, the villa follows the building standards of its period: generous room proportions, thick exterior walls typical of Andalusian-style construction, and an internal patio for passive cooling. No energy performance certificate is included in the available data, and no information is provided on insulation values, window glazing type, or the age of the electrical and plumbing installations, points a technical survey should address. The property is listed in excellent condition, with image material showing a formal dining room with chandelier, naturally lit living and dining areas opening to the terrace, and bedrooms with sea-facing balconies. The 111 m² basement is finished to a level that supports conversion into an independent suite with kitchen and bathrooms, subject to the usual licensing. Exterior elements include the private pool, a barbecue area, extensive terracing and two electric gate entrances serving the plot. Buyers comparing against new-build villas should weigh the established construction and mature grounds against the absence of modern efficiency certifications.
The asking price is €1,995,000 for the completed villa, which translates to approximately €3,184 per m² of built area including the basement and garage. At this level the property is positioned in the established-villa segment of the Mijas coast, considerably above new-build apartment developments in the wider region such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) or Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950). The price reflects plot size, bedroom count, sea views and golf-side location rather than new-build specification. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's position; transaction costs, notary fees and transfer tax are additional to the stated price.
Daily life at this property revolves around its own grounds and the surrounding Mijas coast. The main level holds four of the five bedrooms alongside the principal living and dining areas, which open onto a terrace with the pool and a chill-out zone; an internal patio adds a second outdoor space sheltered from the coastal breeze. The entire upper floor functions as a private master domain with en-suite bathroom, walk-in dressing room and sitting room, with terrace access facing the Mediterranean. A 111 m² basement and 86 m² double garage provide storage and parking well beyond typical coastal standards. The rhythm of the area is residential rather than resort-like: El Chaparral is an established urbanisation with low-rise housing around the golf course, where mornings are quiet and the practical amenities of La Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola are short drives away. With 19 restaurants, ten cafés, two pharmacies and five banks within two kilometres, most day-to-day needs are covered locally, while larger shopping, healthcare and cultural trips lead to Fuengirola or Marbella. The south orientation and elevated position produce sea views from the upper terrace and garden views at pool level, and the historical average of roughly 3,888 sunshine hours per year means the outdoor spaces function for most of the calendar. The convertible basement space allows the property to absorb guests, extended family or staff without altering the main living areas, a configuration that suits households whose occupancy changes across seasons.
The immediate surroundings combine residential quiet with practical density. Within a two-kilometre radius the area counts 19 restaurants, ten cafés, two pharmacies and five banks, which covers routine needs without driving into town. The nearest supermarket sits roughly 800 metres away and a pharmacy under 900 metres, placing daily shopping within walking distance for most of the year. A hospital lies about 3.1 km away, and the wider municipality records 41 primary schools and 28 secondary schools, indicating established educational infrastructure for permanent residents rather than only seasonal visitors. Public transport is present, eight lines and 69 stops in the surrounding area, and the Fuengirola railway station, 4.8 km away, connects along the coast towards Málaga. A car remains convenient for beach trips, golf and larger shopping, but is not required for every errand. The urbanisation itself is low-rise and built around the golf course, so traffic is largely residential. Seasonally, the area serves a tourism market, 52 hotels and nearly 12,800 beds are recorded in the wider municipality, meaning summer months bring more activity to the coastal strip, while the residential core retains its year-round character. The altitude of roughly 41 metres above sea level gives the elevated parts of the plot their sea views without the steep access roads found higher on the Mijas hillside.
The map shows the property's position on the Mijas coast, with the El Chaparral golf course as its immediate neighbour and the Blue Flag beach of the same name a short distance towards the sea. Fuengirola lies to the east, La Cala de Mijas to the west, and the A-7 motorway connects both directions, keeping the airport and Marbella within practical driving range.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Chaparral occupies the coastal band of Mijas municipality between Fuengirola (about 6 km east) and Marbella (about 45 km west along the coast, roughly 20 minutes by car). Málaga city, with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 6 km straight-line inland from parts of the district and under 40 minutes' drive. This positions the property at the eastern end of the Marbella, Fuengirola corridor: close enough to Fuengirola's full urban services for daily use, and within reach of Marbella's retail, dining and healthcare for less frequent trips, without the price level of Marbella's central districts.
Beaches within straight-line range include Playa de San Andrés (6.2 km), Playa de la Malagueta (6.7 km) and Playa de la Misericordia (6.9 km), while the Blue Flag beaches of the Mijas coast, El Chaparral, El Bombo, La Cala and the Calahonda stretches, are the practical swimming options. Golf is close at hand: the El Chaparral course adjoins the property, Club de Golf de Guadalhorce lies 6.9 km away, Club de Golf Málaga Parador at 10 km, and Lauro Golf at 17 km. Málaga Airport sits approximately 7.8 km in a straight line, with a realistic driving time of around 30 minutes via the A-7. Fuengirola is about ten minutes by car, Marbella centre roughly twenty, and Málaga city, 579,000 inhabitants, under forty. An electric vehicle charging point is recorded 1.2 km from the property.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 30 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 126 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a mild Mediterranean regime: an annual average temperature of 18.5°C with monthly means ranging roughly 12–26°C, and around 3,888 sunshine hours per year, a figure that places outdoor living within reach for most months. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, spans about four months, so pool and sea use concentrate between late spring and early autumn, while the remaining months suit golf, walking and terrace use in the middle of the day. The property sits at approximately 41 metres above sea level, low enough to avoid steep terrain but elevated enough for the upper terrace to command panoramic coastal views. The plot's south orientation maximises exposure, which favours the pool terrace and upper-floor sitting room in both summer and winter. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler half of the year, consistent with the regional pattern, and the coastal position moderates summer heat relative to inland areas.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The Mijas coastline holds five Blue Flag beaches: El Chaparral, El Bombo, La Cala, Calahonda (Riviera) and Calahonda I (Royal Beach, La Luna). El Chaparral beach itself is the nearest named stretch, giving the property a direct association with a designated bathing area. Golf is the second recreational pillar, the adjoining El Chaparral course, plus Guadalhorce (6.9 km), Málaga Parador (10 km) and Lauro Golf (17 km), providing four options within a half-hour drive. The wider municipality records 266 sports facilities, covering padel, gyms and municipal pitches, and the walking and cycling routes along the coastal promenade link El Chaparral towards La Cala and Fuengirola. The region also counts 34 local public holidays per year, many tied to ferias and patronal festivals, which structure the annual social calendar for permanent residents.
266 Facilities Available
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
The San Ysidro Port of Entry is the largest land border crossing between San Diego and Tijuana, and the fourth-busiest land border crossing in the world with 70,000 northbound vehicles and 20,000 northbound pedestrians crossing each day, in addition to southbound traffic. It connects Mexican Federal Highway 1 on the Mexican side with Interstate 5 on the American side. The San Ysidro Port of Entry is one of three ports of entry in the San Diego, Tijuana metropolitan region.
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.9°C | 42 mm |
| February | 12.0°C | 31 mm |
| March | 13.5°C | 98 mm |
| April | 15.6°C | 49 mm |
| May | 19.3°C | 26 mm |
| June | 23.7°C | 10 mm |
| July | 26.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.6°C | 8 mm |
| September | 23.1°C | 31 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 56 mm |
| November | 14.6°C | 78 mm |
| December | 11.9°C | 57 mm |
Ref: VL456955
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Málaga province market, this villa occupies a different segment from the comparable new-build apartment developments listed alongside it. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all apartment-format products aimed primarily at holiday or entry-level buyers. At €1,995,000, this property competes not with those schemes but with the established detached-villa stock of the Mijas coast, where plot size, sea views and golf frontage drive pricing. Its distinguishing variables are the 2,414 m² plot, large for the coastal band between Fuengirola and Marbella, where plots below 1,000 m² are common, and the direct adjacency of the El Chaparral golf course. Against new-build villas in Marbella or Benahavís, which commonly exceed €3 million for comparable built areas, this property offers more space per euro but a 1989 construction date without a modern energy certificate. Locationally, El Chaparral sits closer to Fuengirola and Málaga Airport than most Marbella districts, reducing transfer times, while remaining within twenty minutes of Marbella centre. The regional context supports year-round use: the municipality records 95,104 inhabitants, 4,743 property transactions and a full range of schools and health centres, indicating a functioning residential market rather than a seasonal one. For buyers weighing established villa versus new-build apartment, the trade-off is concrete: space, privacy and land against contemporary specification, efficiency certification and communal facilities. The Mediterranean climate, 18.5°C annual average, applies across all these locations, so the differentiators are physical property and position, not weather.
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