This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is situated in a frontline beach complex in Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas, Málaga. The property measures 67 m² and was completed in 1988, with the building finished and the unit holding a First Occupancy Licence (LPO). The complex is a small residential community with communal pool and communal parking. The beach at Playa de Calahonda lies roughly one kilometre away on foot, with supermarkets, pharmacies and public transport within a short walking radius. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 28 km away. The asking price is €419,000.
Positioned against current new-build supply on the eastern and central Costa del Sol, this Calahonda apartment carries a clear price premium: €419,000 for 67 m² (roughly €6,250/m²) compared with Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000. What the premium buys is locational rather than technical: a frontline beach complex position with sea-view solarium, a walkable amenity base of 38 restaurants and a supermarket under 600 metres, and immediate availability with an existing First Occupancy Licence, no off-plan delivery risk and no waiting period. What it does not buy is modern construction. The three comparables, as new developments, will offer current thermal insulation standards, energy performance certificates and typically assigned parking, none of which this 1988 property guarantees; its parking is communal and unassigned, and no energy label is recorded. Within Mijas municipality itself, the comparison with Lantana Residencial is instructive: the same municipal address carries a price differential of over €200,000, essentially trading new-build specification against frontline beach position. Buyers comparing the two should weigh the cost of retrofitting an older unit, glazing, electrics, possible kitchen renewal, against the price gap. A second regional distinction is tourism exposure: with 10 hotels and 2,131 beds in the immediate radius plus a five-month swim season, the letting demand base is established, but summer-period congestion is correspondingly higher than in inland Mijas developments. The area's transaction volume of roughly 3,800 recorded sales indicates a liquid resale market, relevant for exit planning. Finally, accessibility is a genuine regional strength: at 28 km from Malaga airport the property is closer to the main arrival hub than Estepona (typically 70+ km) or Torre del Mar (around 40 km), reducing transfer friction for second-home use patterns.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in an urbanised beachside area of Calahonda, between Fuengirola and Marbella. Daily amenities, a supermarket at under 600 metres, pharmacy at 600 metres and banks within the immediate area, are reachable on foot. The beach is under a kilometre away with a moderate 5.5% slope on the walking route. Four public transport lines with around 50 stops serve the wider area.
The layout serves two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, a living-dining room with fireplace, an open-plan kitchen and both an enclosed terrace for cooler months and a private solarium with sea views. Air conditioning (hot and cold) covers climate control. The communal pool and garden provide outdoor space without private maintenance obligations.
This is a completed resale property, built in 1988, not a new development. The condition is recorded as good, with a fitted kitchen and white cabinetry visible in the listing photography. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule; the unit is available for viewing immediately, with keys held by the agency. Any upgrades would be the buyer's own responsibility after purchase.
The property does not offer a private garden, private pool, private garage or storage room; parking is communal and unassigned. There is no lift referenced in the listing, and internal photographs show a spiral staircase, indicating level changes within the unit. At 67 m² the living area is modest relative to regional new-build two-bedroom stock. Energy performance certificates are not stated in the available data.
This property fits a buyer prioritising coastal proximity and walkability over interior space. The profile that matches: a couple or single occupant seeking a low-maintenance second home with direct access to beachside amenities; a buyer who values a private solarium with sea views and accepts 67 m² of internal area; or an investor considering rental use, for which the First Occupancy Licence and the 10 hotels and 2,131 tourist beds in the surrounding area indicate an established visitor economy. It is less suited to buyers requiring a private garage, storage, a lift, or modern energy performance, none of these are present. Households with children have 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, with the English International College at 7 km, but a car becomes practical for school runs and hospital access (9.5 km). Buyers seeking new-build specifications, contemporary insulation, energy labels, assigned parking, will find the 1988 construction and communal parking a material difference, and should budget for possible renewal. Retirees who value level walking routes should note the moderate slope to the beach. Conversely, buyers wanting to minimise car dependency will find the immediate amenity density, supermarket, pharmacy, banks, cafés and four bus lines, a functional match, and the enclosed terrace extends usable space through the winter months, when the regional average temperature remains 18.5°C.
The listing photographs show a white fitted kitchen with appliances, a dining area with large window views, an entryway with marble console detailing, and interior access via a spiral staircase, indicating a split-level or duplex-style internal arrangement. Interior features listed include fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms, a fireplace in the living-dining room, and an open-plan kitchen layout. Climate control comprises hot and cold air conditioning units, supplemented by the fireplace for winter heating. The condition is recorded as good for its 1988 vintage; however, buyers should treat a building of this age with the usual diligence: original plumbing and electrical installations may predate current standards, window glazing and insulation will not match contemporary new-build requirements, and no energy performance certificate is stated in the available data. The property benefits from a covered terrace and an enclosed terrace, both offering year-round usability, and a private solarium with panoramic sea views. External photography shows a white-rendered townhouse-style complex consistent with the late-1980s Andalusian coastal idiom. Communal areas include the pool and garden; communal parking is unassigned. A structural survey and review of the community's building maintenance fund (referencing the 2019 Andalusian ITE framework for buildings over 15 years old) would form part of a standard due-diligence process before purchase.
The asking price is €419,000 for a completed, licence-holding two-bedroom apartment of 67 m² with two bathrooms, a solarium and communal pool access. This equates to roughly €6,250 per m² of built area, before notary, registry and transfer tax costs. As a resale property, the price is fixed rather than phased, unlike comparable new-build projects in the region: 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. The price premium here reflects the frontline beach position and the completed, immediately usable condition rather than modern construction standards. Availability is immediate, subject to negotiation and standard Spanish purchase procedures.
Daily life at this address is organised around the pedestrian scale of central Calahonda. A supermarket sits under 600 metres from the door, a pharmacy at 600 metres, and the immediate 2 km radius contains 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies, meaning most routine errands are walking errands. The apartment's enclosed terrace functions as additional living space during cooler months, while the private solarium with sea views serves as the principal outdoor area in the April-to-October warm season, when historical sunshine hours in the region total roughly 3,889 per year. The living-dining room with fireplace provides the winter counterpart, supported by hot and cold air conditioning. The east-west orientation spreads usable daylight across morning and afternoon. The communal pool and garden sit within a small complex with few neighbours, which limits communal traffic compared with larger urbanisations. The beach route involves a moderate 5.5% gradient over about a kilometre, a factor for buyers with mobility considerations. Outside the summer months, Calahonda retains its permanent residential population and services, supported by two health centres and 15 primary schools within the wider area; the nearest hospital is 9.5 km away. An electric vehicle charging point is 568 metres from the property. The location suits a car-light household: four bus lines and roughly 50 stops connect the area to Fuengirola and Marbella, and Malaga airport is a 28 km straight-line distance away.
Life in the immediate surroundings is defined by amenity density on foot. Within a 2 km radius the area counts 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks, 7 pharmacies and a dentist, alongside two health centres. The nearest supermarket is 592 metres away and a pharmacy 600 metres, both within a five-to-eight-minute walk. The beach network is close: Playa de Mijas at 851 m, La Luna-Royale Beach at 881 m and Playa de Calahonda at 906 m straight-line, with a moderate 5.5% slope on the walking route. Public transport comprises four lines and roughly 50 stops, connecting towards Fuengirola and Marbella. For sport, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are each 0.6 km away, and Puerto Cabopino marina is 2.3 km. An EV charging point sits 568 metres from the door. The nearest hospital is 9.5 km distant, so medical care beyond primary level requires a car or taxi. The area carries a resident tourism economy, 10 hotels and 2,131 beds, meaning summer footfall is higher than in purely residential districts, while off-season the permanent population keeps shops and restaurants trading year-round.
The map shows the property's position in central Calahonda, on the coastal shelf between the A-7 road and the sea. The supermarket, pharmacy and beach access points fall within the immediate one-kilometre ring, while Cabopino Golf and the marina sit just east. Fuengirola and Marbella frame the corridor to either side.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda is a coastal district within the municipality of Mijas, positioned between Fuengirola to the east and Marbella to the west, both roughly 15–20 minutes by car. The area functions as a self-contained urbanisation with its own commercial strip, schools and health centres, reducing dependence on the larger towns for daily needs. Within the regional hierarchy it sits mid-way along the Costa del Sol corridor, at 28 km from Malaga airport and 68 km from Gibraltar. Nearby reference points are La Cala de Mijas at 3.9 km and Puerto Cabopino at 2.3 km.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, is approximately 1.0 km on foot, with Playa de Mijas and La Luna-Royale Beach both within 900 metres straight-line. Golf options are close: Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km, with La Siesta Golf Club and the Club del Sol sports facilities at 0.6 km. Marbella and Fuengirola are each reachable in roughly 15–20 minutes by car along the A-7/N-340 corridor. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies 28 km straight-line, typically a 25–35 minute drive depending on traffic, and Gibraltar airport is 68 km away. The nearest hospital is 9.5 km, international schooling (English International College) 7.0 km, and the viewpoint and town centre of La Cala de Mijas 3.9 km.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The property stands at approximately 55 metres above sea level, low enough for easy coastal access but with a measurable gradient, 5.5%, moderate, on the route down to the beach. The climate data supports year-round outdoor use: 3,889 historical sunshine hours per year, an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, and a swim season of roughly five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, typically May/June through September/October. The solarium and enclosed terrace between them cover the seasonal range: open-air use during the long warm season, sheltered use in winter with fireplace and hot-air heating inside. The terrain around Calahonda is urbanised coastal shelf backed by the Mijas hills, so walking is generally on pavements and urbanised slopes rather than natural trails; the nearest significant natural viewpoints are at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within roughly one kilometre: Playa de Mijas (851 m), La Luna-Royale Beach (881 m) and Playa de Calahonda (906 m). The wider coastline includes five Blue Flag beaches, Del Cañon-La Pelá, La Guardia, Playa Granada, Salobreña and Torrenueva, within regional reach. Golf is a short drive: Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km, while La Siesta Golf Club and the Club del Sol sports and racket centre are 0.6 km away, effectively around the corner. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km, offers berths, waterfront dining and a protected dune-backed beach. For organised sport, Finca Naundrup lies 1.0 km away. The combination places swimming, golf and racquet sports all within a ten-minute radius of the property, which is a distinguishing density for the central Costa del Sol.
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: VL647702
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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