This two-bedroom ground floor apartment sits in Edificio Almirante in Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol, Málaga. Completed in 1971, the building lies within walking distance of the beach and the coastal boardwalk that connects Fuengirola to Marbella. The property measures 46 m² with one bathroom and is offered from €249,000. Residents share two communal swimming pools, maintained gardens and barbecue areas. Supermarkets, pharmacies and public transport stops are within a few hundred metres, and Málaga Airport is approximately 28 km away. The apartment is ready for immediate occupation.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in Calahonda, an established coastal district of Mijas between Fuengirola and Marbella. Playa de Calahonda lies roughly one kilometre away on foot, with the coastal promenade directly accessible. Málaga Airport is 28 km distant, reachable in around 30 minutes by car. La Cala de Mijas is approximately 5 minutes by car; Marbella around 15 minutes.
The dwelling suits two-person households or buyers seeking a compact coastal base. The 46 m² layout comprises two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living room with kitchen and access to communal outdoor areas. Everyday amenities, supermarket (592 m), pharmacy (600 m), EV charging point (568 m), are within short walking distance, reducing car dependency for daily errands.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 1971 and is completed, allowing immediate transfer and occupation. Interior photographs show an updated bathroom with walk-in shower and a modern cream kitchen, indicating partial modernisation, though the overall construction age of over fifty years should be factored into maintenance expectations.
The property offers 46 m² of living space with one bathroom and no private garden or private pool. No parking space or storage room is listed in the available data. Energy performance certification details are not stated. The building's 1971 construction date means modern insulation standards and recent-build warranties do not apply.
This property aligns with several recognisable buyer situations. A couple seeking a compact second home near the sea, where a 46 m² footprint is sufficient and low-maintenance living matters, would find the layout practical. Buyers prioritising walkability, the ability to reach shops, restaurants and the beach without daily car use, benefit directly from the density of amenities within a kilometre. Those intending to let the property seasonally can draw on Calahonda's established rental demand, supported by nearby hotels and tourist infrastructure. Retirees or part-year residents who prefer an established community with pools, gardens and barbecue areas already in operation, rather than waiting for a new development to be built, match this profile. The property is less suited to situations requiring more space: families needing multiple bathrooms, buyers wanting a private pool or garden, or those requiring a dedicated parking space, none of which this unit provides. Buyers sensitive to construction age should note the 1971 build date and weigh renovation or maintenance considerations accordingly. The position also suits those who value public transport access, four bus lines serve the area, or who travel frequently, given the approximately 30-minute transfer time to Málaga Airport. It does not suit buyers seeking a modern energy-efficient new-build, a large plot or a hillside view property, as the setting is urban, low-rise coastal and orientated towards convenience rather than exclusivity.
Photographic evidence indicates a partially modernised interior. The bathroom features a contemporary walk-in shower configuration rather than a bath, a common upgrade in coastal resales of this era. The kitchen is a modern cream-coloured unit with a window, replacing what would originally have been a 1970s installation. The living room combines an open living and kitchen area with television points, and the bedroom accommodates a double bed and additional television connection. As a ground floor unit in a building over fifty years old, certain structural and technical characteristics are inherent to the period: wall construction, original plumbing routes, window framing and electrical installations may date from various renovation cycles, and independent verification of each system is advisable before purchase. The availability of an EV charging point 568 metres away reflects the area's gradual infrastructure modernisation, though the building itself is not documented as having charging facilities. Community-maintained elements, two swimming pools, gardens and barbecue areas, are shared assets whose condition depends on the community's maintenance regime; the existing description states these are maintained. No energy performance certificate details are provided in the available data. Buyers evaluating long-term ownership costs should request the community's minutes, sinking fund balance and any planned major works (facades, roofs, pool installations), as these materially affect total cost of ownership in buildings of this age. Water inclusion in the community fees is stated in the listing and represents a defined operational arrangement.
The apartment is listed from €249,000, equating to roughly €5,400 per square metre of built area. Within the immediate market context, comparable offerings 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, placing this property at the lower-middle end of that sample, though it is a resale unit rather than new-build. The price point reflects the beachfront-adjacent position and existing community facilities. Community fees apply; water is reportedly included in those fees. Availability is immediate as the unit is completed.
Daily life around this apartment is shaped by its position within the built-up Calahonda coastal strip. The immediate surroundings are urban rather than rural: within a two-kilometre radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies, meaning groceries, meals and services rarely require a car. A supermarket sits 592 metres away and a pharmacy 600 metres, both within a ten-minute walk. The beach at Playa de Calahonda is about a kilometre on foot, with a moderate average slope of 5.5% along the route, noticeable but manageable for most walkers. The coastal boardwalk adjacent to the building allows flat, traffic-free walking and cycling towards Fuengirola and Marbella. The rhythm of the area follows the Mediterranean calendar: roughly 3,889 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.5°C support outdoor use for most of the year, with a swimming season of about five months when sea temperatures exceed 20°C. The neighbourhood's character shifts with the seasons, busier during summer months when the area's hotels (10 establishments, some 2,131 beds) fill, and considerably quieter from late autumn to spring. Public transport is present, with four lines and roughly 50 stops in the vicinity, giving access to Fuengirola and Marbella without driving. For households with children, 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools are recorded in the broader area, with the English International College about 7 km away. Two health centres serve the locality, and the nearest hospital is 9.5 km distant, which implies a car or taxi ride for hospital-level care.
The surrounding district functions as a year-round residential and holiday area rather than a seasonal resort. amenity density is high: 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies within two kilometres cover routine needs, and two health centres operate locally. Sports facilities cluster nearby, with La Siesta Golf Club, Club del Sol (0.6 km) and Finca Naundrup (1.0 km) offering racket and leisure sports, while Cabopino Golf lies 1.9 km away and El Soto Golf 3.7 km. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km east, provides mooring, dining and a sheltered beach setting. Daily mobility splits between walking and driving: the flat promenade network suits walking and cycling, whereas inland routes involve gradients typical of the Mijas coast. The area sits at approximately 55 metres above sea level. Outside the July, August peak, the neighbourhood quiets markedly, as is characteristic of established Costa del Sol urbanisations. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (3.9 km) and that town's weekly market add routine destinations. Hospital-level care at 9.5 km and secondary schooling require short car or bus journeys.
The map shows the apartment's position in the Calahonda coastal strip, with the beach line and promenade to the south, the supermarket and pharmacy within the immediate block, and golf courses and Cabopino marina to the east. The A-7 coast road runs parallel to the shoreline, connecting Fuengirola and Marbella in either direction.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a midpoint position on the Mijas Costa, between Fuengirola to the northeast and Marbella to the southwest. This places the property roughly equidistant from both towns' services, retail and cultural offerings, Fuengirola with its railway connection to Málaga, Marbella with its historic centre and upscale commercial districts. La Cala de Mijas, the municipal coastal hub, lies about 5 minutes away. The area belongs to the Málaga metropolitan coastal corridor, with the provincial capital and airport approximately half an hour's drive. Locally, the district is characterised by apartment blocks, villas and long-standing international resident communities.
Beaches: Playa de Mijas 851 m, La Luna-Royale Beach 881 m, Playa de Calahonda 906 m straight-line, all under 15 minutes on foot. Airports: Málaga-Costa del Sol approximately 28 km (circa 30 minutes by car); Gibraltar 68 km; Alicante-Elche 418 km. Golf: Cabopino Golf 1.9 km, El Soto Golf 3.7 km, Par 3 Course 4.3 km. Daily services: supermarket 592 m, pharmacy 600 m, EV charging 568 m. Health: two local health centres; nearest hospital 9.5 km. Marbella centre approximately 15 minutes by car; Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas both within short driving distance. Public transport comprises four bus lines with roughly 50 stops nearby.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,889 sunshine hours per year and a mean annual temperature of 18.5°C, figures consistent with the western Costa del Sol's dry Mediterranean climate. The swimming season extends around five months, during which sea temperatures hold above 20°C, roughly May through September. The site sits at 55 metres above sea level with an average slope of 5.5% towards the beach, moderate terrain that colours everyday walking but does not present steep inclines. Rainfall concentrates in autumn and winter months; summers are dry. The immediate hinterland is urbanised rather than natural parkland, though the coastal boardwalk and nearby beaches provide the principal outdoor recreation. Six Blue Flag beaches, Del Cañon-La Pelá, La Guardia, Playa Granada, Salobreña and Torrenueva, lie within the wider provincial coastline. Green spaces consist mainly of community gardens and golf course landscapes within a few kilometres.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within roughly one kilometre: Playa de Mijas (851 m), La Luna-Royale Beach (881 m) and Playa de Calahonda (906 m straight-line, approximately 1.0 km walking). These are urban sand beaches backed by the coastal developments of Calahonda and Riviera. The boardwalk outside the building connects the coastal strip on foot or by bicycle between Fuengirola and Marbella. Golf options within a short drive include Cabopino Golf (1.9 km), El Soto Golf (3.7 km) and a Par 3 course (4.3 km), with La Siesta Golf Club at 0.6 km for practice facilities. Sports centres Club del Sol (0.6 km) and Finca Naundrup (1.0 km) offer padel, tennis and gym amenities. Puerto Cabopino marina (2.3 km) adds dining and moorings. The building itself provides two communal pools and barbecue areas for on-site recreation.
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: VL173247
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Set against comparable offerings along the Málaga coast, this apartment occupies a distinct position. Lantana Residencial in Mijas opens from €205,000 and offers new construction, meaning buyers there trade a lower entry price and modern building standards for a less beachfront-adjacent setting. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, from €269,950, sits on the eastern Costa del Sol, typically cooler, less internationally oriented, and further from Marbella and Málaga Airport's western catchment, though closer to that airport itself. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona, from €269,000, places buyers nearer Gibraltar and further from Málaga, in a market with newer large-scale development. This Calahonda unit differentiates itself through immediacy and location rather than novelty: the property is completed, the community facilities exist and operate, and the beach plus boardwalk are walkable, advantages that new-build buyers in the comparables will wait years to realise. The trade-offs are equally concrete: a 1971 building carries maintenance considerations new builds do not, 46 m² is compact for the price per square metre relative to inland alternatives, and no parking or storage is listed. The wider Mijas Costa market recorded roughly 3,800 property transactions, indicating an active, liquid resale environment, which supports both exit flexibility and rental demand. Median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises local purchasing power but has limited bearing on a coastal international buyer segment. For buyers weighing a comparable decision, the essential comparison is between established coastal convenience at a moderate price and newer construction further from the shore at a similar or slightly higher cost.
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