This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment sits in a gated front-line beach complex in Calahonda, on the Mijas Costa stretch of the Costa del Sol. Built in 1979 and offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €650,000, the property covers 82 m² of living space with a 34 m² private terrace facing south to south-west, giving panoramic sea views. The home is sold fully furnished and holds an existing tourist rental licence. Communal facilities include a swimming pool, gardens, a gym and tennis courts, with lift access within the complex.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands directly on the seafront in Calahonda, an established urbanisation between Fuengirola and Marbella. Playa de Calahonda lies roughly 1 km away as the crow flies, while Puerto Cabopino marina is 2.3 km from the complex. Marbella is 15 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 37 km, making both reachable by car along the coastal route.
The layout suits two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms, one bathroom and an open living-dining area that connects to the covered terrace. The south to south-west orientation brings afternoon and evening sun onto the outdoor space. Fitted wardrobes, a fully equipped kitchen and air conditioning cover daily functional needs, and the complex adds a communal pool, gardens, gym and tennis courts.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment dates from 1979 and is available immediately, described as key-ready and sold furnished. The listed condition is a mix of good and fair, which signals that some parts of the home may present better than others. Any refurbishment decisions can therefore be made at the buyer's own pace after purchase.
The property offers one bathroom only, which limits convenience for larger households or guests. There is no private pool; swimming is communal. The 1979 construction means older building standards compared with current new-build regulations. No plot, private garden or private parking space is included, and no energy performance details have been supplied in the listing data.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home by the sea gets a turn-key unit: furnished, air-conditioned and within a managed complex with pools and sports facilities. Someone planning partial relocation to the Costa del Sol benefits from the practical amenities within 2 km and the healthcare and schooling infrastructure in the wider area, including 15 primary schools and two health centres nearby. An investor focused on holiday rentals can rely on the existing tourist licence, the beachfront position and the 34 m² terrace, three factors that typically support short-term demand, subject to current regulations. Couples or single owners will find the two-bedroom, one-bathroom layout sufficient, while larger families may find the single bathroom a constraint. Buyers prioritising modern construction should note the 1979 build date and factor in possible updating works; those prioritising location and rental pedigree over newness will weigh the property differently. Finally, owners who value outdoor living will use the terrace almost year-round given the regional climate, whereas anyone wanting a private pool or garden should look elsewhere, since outdoor space here is communal.
The building stock of 1979 places this apartment in a different category from contemporary coastal developments. Concretely, that means solid construction typical of its era, with a layout that has remained unchanged: two bedrooms, one bathroom, a living-dining room and a kitchen. The listing describes the condition as a combination of good and fair, which in practice means the home is habitable and presentable, but some elements, possibly kitchen units, bathroom fittings or floor finishes, may benefit from modernisation over time. The interior photographs show terracotta-style tiling, fitted wardrobes and air conditioning units in both the living area and a bedroom, indicating that climate control has been retrofitted. Delivery is fully furnished, which shortens the gap between purchase and first use. On the technical side, no energy performance certificate details or structural survey results are included in the available data, so an independent technical inspection is a reasonable step before purchase. The communal fabric of the complex is a relevant part of the quality picture: maintained gardens, a communal pool, a gym, tennis courts, a lift and gated access all fall under community management, and their upkeep is funded through community fees. Buyers should request the community accounts, the annual fee and any planned major works, as these directly affect the cost of ownership in an older front-line complex.
The apartment is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €650,000. This is not a price-list development, so the figure applies to this specific property rather than acting as an entry point. At 82 m² built, the price works out at roughly €7,900 per square metre, before counting the 34 m² terrace, the furnished delivery and the tourist licence. Availability is immediate: the home is key-ready and sold fully furnished. For comparison, new-build apartments elsewhere on the coast start from around €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though those projects do not offer a front-line beach position with rental licensing already in place.
Daily life here revolves around the sea. The apartment sits within a gated beachfront complex, so the rhythm of the day is set by the coast: morning light through the south-facing windows, afternoons on the 34 m² terrace, and evening meals with the Mediterranean in view. The covered section of the terrace extends the usable season, offering shade in summer and shelter on cooler evenings. Calahonda itself is a residential urbanisation with a commercial base rather than a historic town centre. The immediate area counts around 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 9 banks within 2 km, so shopping and dining errands rarely require a long trip. The complex facilities support an active routine: the communal pool covers the swimming season, the gym and tennis courts provide exercise on site, and lift access makes the apartment practical at any age. Because the area also functions as a holiday destination, with 10 hotels and just over 2,100 tourist beds nearby, the atmosphere shifts with the calendar: lively in July and August, noticeably quieter outside the high season. The tourist licence already attached to the property means short-term letting is a realistic option within applicable regulations, which suits owners who want to combine personal use with rental income. A car is convenient for exploring further afield, but the density of amenities within walking and short driving distance keeps everyday living self-contained.
Calahonda occupies the coastal strip of Mijas municipality, roughly midway between Fuengirola and Marbella. The apartment's position on the seafront places daily life within easy reach of a broad amenity base: supermarkets, restaurants and services concentrate along the A-7 corridor and the local commercial centres. The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, is about 1 km away as the crow flies, with La Luna-Royale Beach at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km, giving a choice of sandy options within minutes. Puerto Cabopino, at 2.3 km straight-line, adds a marina with restaurants and a quieter stretch of dune-backed coastline. For sport, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol both lie within 0.6 km, while Cabopino Golf sits 2.1 km away. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km distant, marks the edge of a neighbouring village with a weekly market and local character. Public transport is present in the form of four bus lines and 50 stops in the area, which is workable for coastal hops, though most residents use a car. The elevation of 55 metres and the moderate 5.5% gradient to the beach mean the walk back from the shore involves a gentle but noticeable incline.
The map shows the apartment's front-line position in Calahonda, with the beach about 1 km away as the crow flies and Cabopino marina slightly further west. Marbella lies 15 km along the coast and Fuengirola just beyond it to the east. Golf clubs, beaches and schools appear as markers, illustrating how daily amenities cluster around the urbanisation.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda sits on the Mijas Costa, the coastal municipality between Fuengirola and Marbella, both of which shape the area's property market. Marbella, 15 km to the west, anchors the luxury segment; Málaga, 37 km to the east, provides the regional capital and airport. Calahonda itself is one of the larger residential urbanisations on this stretch, built up from the 1970s onward, which explains the 1979 vintage of this apartment. Its position mid-way between two employment and service centres, combined with direct beach access, places it in the established second-home and rental segment of the Costa del Sol rather than the new-build luxury market.
Accessibility is one of the stronger points of this location. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies about 28 km away in a straight line, roughly a half-hour drive along the AP-7 or A-7, which keeps international travel simple. Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at 68 km straight-line for certain UK routes. Marbella, with almost 148,000 inhabitants, is 15 km away, and Málaga city, at 37 km, offers the region's largest concentration of culture, shopping and services. Closer to home, the immediate area supplies 15 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and the English International College at 7 km for internationally oriented families. Two health centres operate within the vicinity. Beach access is straightforward: the nearest sand is 1.0 km as the crow flies, with a moderate 5.5% gradient on the return walk. Four public transport lines and 50 stops cover the urbanisation, though frequency is oriented to local demand rather than urban commuter volumes, so a car remains the practical choice for most journeys.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports long outdoor use of the terrace. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, and the swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about five months, typically from late May into October. The south to south-west orientation means the apartment receives sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, with sunset light over the sea, a direct consequence of the front-line position. At 55 metres above sea level, the urbanisation sits low enough to avoid steep climbs yet high enough for the panoramic sea views described in the listing. The gradient toward the beach is moderate at 5.5%, so the walk down to the shore is gentle and the return slightly demanding. The surrounding landscape is a mix of consolidated residential urbanisation, golf greens and the coastal strip, with the hinterland of Mijas rising inland. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, leaving the terrace and pool area usable through most of the calendar.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is the anchor of recreation here. Playa de Calahonda lies 1.0 km away as the crow flies, with two further beaches at 1.1 and 1.3 km, and the region counts six Blue Flag beaches including Torrenueva and La Guardia, reflecting water quality and service standards along this coast. For golfers, the location is well served: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are both 0.6 km away, Cabopino Golf is 2.1 km, El Soto Golf 3.6 km and a par-3 course 4.1 km, giving five options within a short drive. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km distant, offers berths, waterfront dining and a pleasant walking destination. The complex itself adds a communal pool, a gym and tennis courts, so physical activity does not depend on leaving the grounds. La Cala de Mijas, at 3.9 km, provides a change of scenery with its viewpoint, chiringuitos and market. The tourism infrastructure in the immediate area, including 10 hotels, underlines the seasonal vibrancy of the district in summer months.
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: VL435644
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Measured against current new-build offerings on the coast, this apartment occupies a different position in the market. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. All three offer modern construction, current building standards and developer payment structures, but none combine a literal beachfront position with an existing tourist licence and furnished, immediate delivery. The €650,000 fixed asking price here therefore buys location and rental pedigree rather than newness: at roughly €7,900 per built square metre, it sits above new-build pricing inland of the first line, which is consistent with the premium that front-line beach positions command between Fuengirola and Marbella. Within Calahonda itself, the housing market is active, with around 3,800 transactions per year recorded in the wider area, reflecting steady turnover in an urbanisation that mixes permanent residents, second-home owners and holiday lets. Buyers comparing options should weigh three trade-offs. First, age: a 1979 building carries older installations and possible refurbishment costs that a 2025 delivery does not. Second, space: 82 m² with one bathroom is compact against some new-build two-bedroom layouts of 90 m² or more with two bathrooms. Third, income: the tourist licence is a tangible asset in a district with 2,131 hotel beds and established holiday demand, and licences of this kind are no longer issued freely in parts of the Costa del Sol, which supports the asking price. The median provincial income of €16,450 also indicates that local purchasing power differs from the international buyer base that competes for coastal property, keeping the front-line segment driven by external demand.
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