This key-ready apartment is situated on an elevated ground floor in upper Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Built in 1990 and maintained in good condition, the property offers 109 m² of living space with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and both a private and a covered terrace oriented to the south with sea views. The home forms part of a gated complex with communal gardens, several swimming pools, one of which is open year-round, and communal parking. The asking price is fixed at €320,000.
At a fixed asking price of €320,000, this Calahonda apartment occupies a distinctive position relative to new-build alternatives along the Costa del Sol. Comparable developments include Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000). The entry prices of those projects generally buy smaller units or less established locations: Torre del Mar sits east of Málaga, further from the Marbella sphere; Estepona lies west of Marbella with longer airport transfers; and the Mijas project competes most directly on municipality but at a lower specification level. What distinguishes this resale property is the combination of 109 m² of space, an elevated position with south-facing sea views and immediate availability, none of the new-build options deliver the same floor area at this price point on a key-ready basis. Against that stand the realities of a 1990 building: communal rather than private parking, no listed air conditioning, and construction standards that predate current insulation regulations. Calahonda itself sits in one of the coast's most liquid markets, with around 3,800 housing transactions per year in the area, supported by an unusually dense amenity base, 38 restaurants, 7 pharmacies and 2 health centres within 2 km, and five golf courses within 4 km. For buyers weighing established views and space against new-build finishing, the comparison comes down to preference for immediate character over specification.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in upper Calahonda, roughly 55 metres above sea level and about 1 km as the crow flies from Playa de Calahonda. The hillside position produces the sea views and a moderate 5.5% gradient towards the coast. Marbella lies 15 km away in a straight line and Málaga 37 km, placing the property between two of the coast's principal towns.
The layout serves two occupants comfortably, with scope for a family or guests thanks to two bathrooms, one en suite. Fitted wardrobes, a fully fitted kitchen, a fireplace and south-facing terraces cover daily living needs. Communal pools, a children's pool and shared gardens provide outdoor space without private maintenance obligations.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment dates from 1990 and is delivered key-ready, available for immediate occupation once the purchase completes. Buyers should expect construction standards of its era rather than current new-build specifications; the listed condition is good, but an independent technical inspection remains advisable.
The property offers communal parking rather than a private garage or storage room, and no private pool or private garden. There is no lift information, underwater sea access or beachfront position; the beach is about 1 km away on foot with a moderate incline on the return. Features such as air conditioning are not listed; climate control is limited to a fireplace.
This property matches several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance second home will find the single-level layout, gated complex and year-round pool practical for stays of any length, including winter visits when most communal facilities on the coast shut. Small families benefit from the second bathroom and the children's pool, while the density of schools within 2 km, fifteen primary and ten secondary, keeps longer-term relocation open as an option. Buyers who value views and quiet over beachfront proximity form a further group: the elevated position trades a short walk to the sea, about 1 km with a moderate incline, for panoramic sea views and a calmer upper neighbourhood. The property is less suitable for buyers requiring a private garage, private pool or storage room, since only communal parking is included. Those dependent on walking everywhere may find the gradient and the distance to the beach a daily consideration, though the immediate cluster of restaurants, cafés, a pharmacy and a bank downhill softens that. Buyers seeking turnkey timing, occupation immediately after completion of the purchase rather than waiting for a construction phase, will find the 1990-built, key-ready status matches that requirement. Finally, the price point sits at the boundary of entry-level new-build alternatives, so this home will mainly appeal to buyers who weigh established surroundings, views and immediate availability above new-build specifications.
The apartment was completed in 1990, which sets the baseline for construction method and materials. The listed condition is good, indicating a maintained rather than renovated-new standard; the interior photography shows a furnished living room with a fireplace and shelving, and a bedroom with direct access to outdoor space and an ocean view. The kitchen is fully fitted, both bedrooms have fitted wardrobes, and the master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom, a practical division for two couples or a family sharing the home. Climate control consists of a fireplace; no air conditioning or central heating is listed, which buyers should verify during a viewing and, if absent, budget for as a possible addition given summer temperatures on the coast. The outdoor space comes in two forms: an open private terrace and a covered terrace, the latter useful during peak sun hours and for year-round use. Security and access are handled through the gated complex, with communal parking rather than an assigned space. Technical due diligence is particularly relevant for a building of this age: the condition of the roof, plumbing, electrical installation and window glazing should be assessed, ideally through an independent surveyor. The communal elements, several pools, a children's pool, gardens and year-round pool operation, are managed collectively, so monthly community fees apply and their level, together with the building's reserve fund, should be requested before purchase. No energy performance details are disclosed; actual consumption will depend on the insulation standards of the period and any upgrades carried out since.
The asking price is fixed at €320,000 for the complete 109 m² apartment with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. This is an existing resale home, not a new-build development with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-prices; the figure applies to this specific property. At roughly €2,935 per square metre of living area, the price can be compared with new-build alternatives in the region, which typically start between €205,000 and €321,000 for similar or smaller units. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life at this property revolves around the terrace. The south orientation and elevated position mean the main outdoor space receives sun through the middle of the day, with sea views over the coastline from both the living area and, according to the photographic material, at least one bedroom. Morning coffee, al fresco dining and evening relaxation all take place on this terrace, which exists in both an open private section and a covered section for hotter or breezier days. Inside, the 109 m² layout distributes two bedrooms and two bathrooms across a single level, with a fitted kitchen and a fireplace in the living room. As an elevated ground-floor unit, no stairs are needed to reach the front door, which simplifies grocery shopping and luggage. The complex itself is gated, with communal gardens and several swimming pools, one open throughout the year, a point that matters for winter residents, since most communal pools on the coast close after summer. The immediate surroundings are described as quiet, being in the upper part of Calahonda, with a handful of eating and drinking options a short walk downhill. Everyday services are dense for a settlement of this size: within 2 km there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, plus 2 health centres. Fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools sit within the same radius. The rhythm here is residential rather than resort-based: the 10 hotels and roughly 2,131 tourist beds in the area indicate a seasonal visitor flow that swells in summer and thins from autumn onwards, leaving the neighbourhood calmer for the rest of the year. A car simplifies most trips given the hillside gradient, though 50 public transport stops across 4 lines serve the wider area.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with a high density of daily amenities. Within 2 km, residents can reach 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and 2 health centres, meaning routine errands do not require long journeys. Educational infrastructure is substantial for the area: 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools within the same radius, with the English International College about 7 km away in a straight line. Leisure facilities cluster close by: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol both sit 0.6 km away, and Cabopino golf lies 2.1 km away. The marina at Puerto Cabopino, 2.3 km away, adds a focal point for dining and walks. Beach access is straightforward: Playa de Calahonda lies about 1.0 km as the crow flies, with La Luna-Royale Beach at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km. The hillside location means the return walk involves a moderate 5.5% gradient, which most residents handle by car. Public transport covers the area with 4 lines and 50 stops, providing a car-free option for local trips, though a vehicle broadens access to Marbella, 15 km away, and Málaga, 37 km away.
The map shows the property in upper Calahonda, set back from the coast at about 55 metres elevation with the beach roughly 1 km away as the crow flies. Markers indicate the nearby golf clubs at 0.6 km, Cabopino marina at 2.3 km and the road axis connecting Marbella, 15 km west, with Málaga, 37 km east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a position on the Mijas coast between Fuengirola and Marbella, roughly 15 km straight-line from the latter and 37 km from Málaga city. The settlement functions as a largely residential zone with a full amenity base, schools, health centres, banks and an active housing market with around 3,800 transactions per year in the area. Its location places both the Marbella employment and leisure sphere and Málaga's airport and cultural offer within car reach, with AGP about 28 km away as the crow flies. Gibraltar, 68 km to the south-west, serves as a secondary airport option.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda - Calahonda, lies about 1 km as the crow flies, with the practical road distance somewhat longer. Golf is unusually close: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are each 0.6 km away, with Cabopino golf at 2.1 km and El Soto Golf at 3.6 km. Puerto Cabopino marina is 2.3 km distant. Regional towns are reachable by car: Marbella at 15 km straight-line and Málaga at 37 km, the latter with 579,076 inhabitants and full urban services. Airports frame both ends of the coast: Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) about 28 km away in a straight line and Gibraltar (GIB) about 68 km. Alicante-Elche at 418 km is not a practical option. Locally, 4 public transport lines with 50 stops serve Calahonda, and the property is listed as near transport, so day-to-day mobility without a car is feasible for nearby destinations, while a car remains the practical choice for the hillside return journeys and regional trips.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Calahonda sits at 55 metres above sea level on the lower slopes of the coastal hills, an elevation that lifts the apartment above the immediate shoreline and produces its sea views. The climate is Mediterranean: the average annual temperature is 18.5°C, warm summers and mild winters, the classic Costa del Sol pattern that supports year-round residence. The swimming season extends to five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, roughly June through October, which pairs well with the complex's year-round pool for the shoulder months. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, leaving long dry stretches from late spring to early autumn. The surrounding landscape combines urbanised hillside with green recreational zones: golf courses at 0.6 to 4.1 km and the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, mark nearby walking destinations. The moderate 5.5% gradient towards the beach reflects the natural slope of the terrain rather than steep hillside construction.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.3 km as the crow flies: Playa de Calahonda - Calahonda at 1.0 km, La Luna-Royale Beach at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km. The wider province records six Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva and Del Cañon-La Pelá, indicating the general water quality standard along this stretch of coast. Golf forms the second recreational pillar: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are each 0.6 km away, Cabopino golf 2.1 km, El Soto Golf 3.6 km and a Par 3 course 4.1 km, giving five courses within a short radius. Sports centres named in the data include Finca Naundrup at 1.0 km. For walks and days out, Puerto Cabopino marina (2.3 km) offers harbour-side dining, and the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (3.9 km) provides an outing destination. The five-month swimming season, from roughly June to October, defines the beach-use window, with the year-round communal pool extending water-based leisure beyond it.
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: VL308726
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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