A one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment of 50 m² situated in a frontline beach position in Calahonda, on the Mijas Costa between Fuengirola and Marbella. The property was completed in 1974 and is offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €285,000. The living room opens onto a covered, south to south-west facing terrace with direct sea views. Shops, restaurants and the beach are within walking distance, and Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies 28 km away as the crow flies. The apartment requires renovation and tourist rentals are not permitted.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in an established urbanisation directly on the seafront at Calahonda, Mijas Costa. Playa de Mijas lies approximately 851 m away and Playa de Calahonda about 906 m, both as the crow flies. A supermarket (592 m), pharmacy (600 m) and an EV charging point (568 m) are within a short walk. Marbella is 15 km away in a straight line; Malaga airport 28 km.
The layout offers one bedroom with a fitted wardrobe, one bathroom, a small kitchen and a large living room connected to a private covered terrace facing the sea. The internal shape allows conversion into a two-bedroom apartment, subject to permissions. Furniture is optional. A communal pool and garden views form part of the complex facilities.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 1974 and the apartment is available key-ready, meaning it can be transferred in its current condition without a construction waiting period. Delivery dates for existing homes depend on the purchase process and notary scheduling; any completion date should be treated as indicative.
The property is registered with a condition of renovation required, so the asking price does not reflect a refurbished interior. Tourist rentals are not allowed, which rules out licensed holiday letting as a use. The home measures 50 m² with a single bathroom, and the gradient to the beach is moderate at about 5.5%. No private pool or private garden forms part of the offer.
This property suits a buyer who values a direct sea view and a beachfront position above interior size, and who is prepared to carry out renovation work. Recognisable situations include: a single person or couple seeking a compact second home on the Costa del Sol that can be used throughout the year, with the terrace and the sea as the principal living space; a buyer with a budget around €285,000 who wants a coastal address close to Marbella (15 km straight-line) and within reasonable reach of Malaga airport (28 km); or an owner planning to reconfigure the layout into two bedrooms for guest or family use, as the shape of the apartment permits, subject to approval. The property is less suitable for buyers who want a turnkey, modernised interior, a license for tourist letting as an income model, or generous internal space, at 50 m² with one bathroom the footprint is compact, and the rental restriction is explicit. Buyers reliant on public transport will find four bus lines and around 50 stops in the area, which supports car-free living for daily needs, though excursions further along the coast are easier by car. The 1974 construction year means the buyer takes on an established building with a mature urbanisation around it, which appeals to those who prefer an established neighbourhood over a newly developed area still under construction.
The apartment dates from 1974 and is recorded as requiring renovation, so the current finishing level should be assessed as original to aged rather than contemporary. Typical for buildings of this era on the Mijas Costa, the construction consists of a conventional Spanish apartment block with masonry walls, and the individual units generally offer solid floor plans but dated installations. Practical elements already present include a fitted wardrobe in the bedroom, a private covered terrace, and a large living room oriented to the sea. The kitchen is described as small, and the single bathroom serves the whole dwelling; both are logical priorities in any refurbishment plan. Buyers should arrange a technical survey covering electrical wiring, plumbing, window frames and insulation, all of which commonly date from the original build or from partial updates in buildings of this age. The communal parts, gardens, pool area and pathways towards the boardwalk, form part of the shared ownership, and their maintenance is funded through community fees that the buyer should verify before purchase. No energy performance details are assumed here; efficiency will depend heavily on the works carried out. The conversion option into a two-bedroom unit is a layout observation based on the apartment's shape, not a granted permission: any structural change requires approval from the community and the local authority. In summary, the offer is a structurally straightforward, dated apartment whose value lies primarily in its position, with the finishing standard to be determined by the buyer's own investment.
The apartment is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €285,000, this is not a from-price, and there is no price list of variants as with new-build projects. The price reflects the property in its current, unrenovated condition, so buyers should budget separately for modernisation of the kitchen, bathroom and general finishes. As a comparable frame, new-build projects in the wider region currently start at €205,000 (Lantana Residencial, Mijas), €269,000 (Etherna Homes 2, Estepona) and €269,950 (Aquamar, Torre del Mar), although those offers differ in size, age and location. Availability is immediate in principle, with the actual transfer date depending on the notarial process.
Daily life in this apartment is organised around its seafront position. The south to south-west orientation means the covered terrace receives afternoon and evening sun, with panoramic views over the beach and the Mediterranean. Mornings can be spent on the terrace before walking down to the sea; the nearest beach access is roughly a kilometre as the crow flies, with a moderate slope of about 5.5% on the return uphill. The urbanisation is genuinely walkable: a supermarket at 592 m, a pharmacy at 600 m, and 38 restaurants, 15 cafés and 9 banks within a 2 km radius mean that shopping, eating out and errands do not require a car. Communal gardens and a pool sit between the building and the sea, so outdoor space is not limited to the private terrace alone. The area functions year-round rather than only in summer: two health centres serve the locality, 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools are nearby, and four public transport lines with around 50 stops connect Calahonda to surrounding towns. Outside the peak season the neighbourhood retains its residential character, with hotels in the area (10 establishments, around 2,131 beds) providing modest tourist activity rather than mass tourism. For a buyer seeking a compact coastal base with daily amenities at the door, the practical rhythm here is car-optional living with the sea in immediate view.
The immediate surroundings are urban and fully serviced. Within 2 km the area counts 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks, 7 pharmacies and a dentist, alongside a supermarket at 592 m and a pharmacy at 600 m from the door, distances as the crow flies, with actual walking routes slightly longer. Healthcare is available through two local health centres, while the nearest hospital lies 9.5 km away. Education options include 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, with the English International College at 7 km for internationally oriented families. Sports facilities are close: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol at 0.6 km, and golf courses at Cabopino (1.9 km), El Soto (3.7 km) and a Par 3 course (4.3 km). Puerto Cabopino marina is 2.3 km away for dining and boating activity. The terrain sits at roughly 55 m above sea level with a moderate 5.5% gradient towards the beach, which most residents manage on foot. Transport is workable without a car for daily needs: four public lines and about 50 stops serve the area, and an EV charging point sits 568 m away. Marbella (15 km straight-line) and Malaga city (37 km) frame the region, with the airport at 28 km.
The map shows the apartment's frontline position relative to the beaches of Calahonda, the A-7 coastal corridor, and the neighbouring towns of Fuengirola and Marbella. Markers indicate the nearest supermarket, pharmacy, golf courses and Puerto Cabopino marina, giving a visual impression of how daily life here unfolds on foot along the shore.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a central position on the Mijas Costa, the coastal strip of the Mijas municipality between Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella lies 15 km away in a straight line (about 20 minutes by car), Malaga city 37 km, and Algeciras 77 km to the south-west, making the location a practical base for exploring the entire Costa del Sol. The immediate area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid resale market. Its position between two larger towns, combined with walkable daily amenities, places Calahonda among the more self-sufficient communities along this coast.
Accessibility is one of the stronger points of this location. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies 28 km away in a straight line, roughly a 35-minute drive according to the current listing description, giving reliable international connections. Gibraltar airport is an alternative at 68 km straight-line distance. By car, Marbella centre is about 20 minutes away and Malaga city around 35 minutes, per the same source; these are travel times by car and can vary with traffic. Beaches are within walking distance: Playa de Mijas at 851 m, La Luna-Royale at 881 m and Playa de Calahonda at 906 m, all as the crow flies. Golfers reach Cabopino golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km. Daily shopping (592 m), pharmacy (600 m) and EV charging (568 m) are closer still. Public transport, four lines and around 50 stops, covers local trips, though a car remains the practical choice for exploring the coast. The moderate 5.5% gradient to the beach is manageable for most pedestrians.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports year-round residential use. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, typical for the central Costa del Sol, and the swimming season extends to about five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly June through October. The elevation of 55 m above sea level keeps the apartment above the immediate waterfront while preserving open sea views, and the moderate 5.5% slope towards the beach means the walk down and back is undemanding for most people. The coastline here combines sandy beaches with nearby green sports grounds; La Cala de Mijas, at 3.9 km straight-line, offers a viewpoint and a change of scenery for evening walks. Sunshine hours on this stretch of the Andalusian coast are among the highest in Spain, which matters for a south to south-west facing terrace: the outdoor space is usable for most of the year, not only in summer. The 32 local public holidays per year reflect an active municipal calendar of fiestas and events in the surrounding villages.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The beach offer is the defining feature of the location. Three beaches lie within about a kilometre as the crow flies: Playa de Mijas (851 m), La Luna-Royale (881 m) and Playa de Calahonda (906 m), with further stretches such as Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km. The wider province holds six Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva and La Guardia, indicating monitored water quality and services along this coast. Recreation beyond the sand is well covered: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol stand 0.6 km away, Cabopino golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km, giving several options within a short drive. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, adds restaurants and a harbour atmosphere. The five-month swimming season (water at 20°C or warmer) frames the annual rhythm, while walkers and cyclists can use the coastal boardwalk visible from the complex. In total, the area supports an outdoor, sea-oriented routine with limited dependence on indoor facilities.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.5°C | 61 mm |
| February | 13.3°C | 41 mm |
| March | 14.4°C | 125 mm |
| April | 16.2°C | 59 mm |
| May | 19.2°C | 23 mm |
| June | 22.8°C | 7 mm |
| July | 25.5°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.0°C | 7 mm |
| September | 23.2°C | 26 mm |
| October | 20.0°C | 72 mm |
| November | 15.8°C | 71 mm |
| December | 13.6°C | 66 mm |
Moderate
Ref: VL647074
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the central Costa del Sol, this apartment competes on position rather than on new-build specifications. Comparable new developments in the wider region include Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €269,000). At €285,000 fixed, this resale property sits at or above those entry prices, the premium buys a frontline beach location with uninterrupted sea views, something new-build projects in this price band rarely offer, since contemporary developments at these price points are typically set back from the shore or located in secondary coastal towns such as Torre del Mar or inland Mijas. The trade-offs are equally clear: a 1974 building requiring renovation versus new construction with modern insulation, warranties and communal facilities under developer delivery; 50 m² of internal space versus typically larger new-build units; and an explicit ban on tourist rentals versus the letting potential some new communities permit. Locationally, Calahonda differs from Estepona (a larger, more self-contained town further from the airport) and from Torre del Mar on the eastern Costa del Sol (more Spanish-residential, further from Marbella). Calahonda's strength is centrality: 15 km straight-line to Marbella, about 20 minutes by car, and roughly 35 minutes to Malaga airport, with around 3,800 annual housing transactions in the area indicating an established resale market. Buyers comparing options should weigh the value of an immediate sea view and mature surroundings against the cost of modernisation; a renovation budget added to the asking price will determine whether the total investment remains competitive with turnkey alternatives further from the water.
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