This two-bedroom duplex apartment is located in Upper Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. The 126 m² home was completed in 2001 and is key-ready, with an entrance-level living area, a lower sleeping level with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and a terrace with sea views. The asking price is fixed at €380,000. The property forms part of a community with a communal pool, children's pool, garden and gym, and benefits from hot/cold air conditioning and a fully fitted kitchen.
Against comparable projects on the Costa del Sol, this duplex occupies the resale segment at a fixed €380,000. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000 and Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, while Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000, but these are new-build from-prices, typically for smaller units or off-plan purchases without an established community. A key-ready 2001 duplex in Calahonda competes on immediacy: no construction risk, existing communal facilities in working order, and a documented neighbourhood where similar units have been extended. Location-wise, Calahonda sits in the mid-tier of the Costa del Sol price ladder. It is 15 km from Marbella, whose premium districts set the regional ceiling, and roughly 28 km straight-line from Málaga airport, matching the accessibility of pricier zones. Compared with Torre del Mar on the eastern Costa del Sol, which offers lower entry prices but greater distance from Marbella and the airport, Calahonda trades price for western-coast convenience. Compared with Estepona, which has seen a wave of new development, Calahonda offers a mature, fully built-out environment where the amenity base, 38 restaurants and 7 pharmacies within 2 km, is already in place rather than planned. The regional market context includes roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year in the area, an active volume for a settlement of this size, and a provincial median income of €16,450, which frames the domestic resale market while international demand drives coastal pricing. Buyers weighing this duplex against new-build alternatives should compare total cost of ownership: resale communities carry community fees for existing facilities, while off-plan buyers face completion timelines and post-delivery snagging. The five-month swimming season, six Blue Flag beaches in the province and the density of golf within four kilometres are location constants shared across the comparison set; the differentiators here are the key-ready status, the two-level layout and the extension potential documented among neighbouring units.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Calahonda sits between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Mijas coast, roughly 37 km from Málaga and 15 km from Marbella as the crow flies. The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies 1.0 km away in a straight line. Daily amenities are concentrated within 2 km: 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 9 banks, giving the area a self-contained, residential character.
The duplex layout separates living and sleeping zones across two levels. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms suit a couple or a small family, while the communal pool, children's pool and gym cover leisure needs without private-maintenance obligations. A terrace with sea and mountain views extends the living space outdoors. Communal parking is available; there is no private garage.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 2001 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. No construction phase, price list or delivery schedule applies. The source description notes that several neighbours have added a further level to similar units, which is presented as a possibility subject to permits and structural assessment, not as an existing feature.
The property has no private pool, no private garden and no private parking; all outdoor facilities are communal. There are two bedrooms only, and the description does not mention a lift, so the internal staircase between levels is part of daily use. Distances to amenities are straight-line figures, and the 5.5% gradient to the beach means part of the walk back is uphill. The extension potential noted in the listing is unpermitted until confirmed.
This property fits a buyer who wants a key-ready home with immediate usability rather than an off-plan wait. Buyers who recognise their situation in the following profiles will find the property relevant. A couple seeking a permanent or semi-permanent base on the Costa del Sol benefits from the two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout and the walkable amenities. The separation of living and sleeping levels gives privacy when guests stay over, and the communal gym and pools remove the cost and upkeep of private equivalents. A family with one child or occasional visiting family can use the second bedroom as a guest room or child's room, with schools, 15 primary and 10 secondary within reach, plus an international college 7.0 km away, covering the education question. A holiday-home buyer gains a lock-up-and-go unit: communal maintenance handles the garden and pool, and the 1.0 km distance to the beach keeps coastal access simple. The five-month swimming season, with water at or above 20°C, supports extended summer use rather than short peak-season visits only. A hands-on buyer may note the documented possibility of adding a further level, as some neighbours have done. This is a project for someone prepared to investigate permits and structural feasibility independently; it is not a finished attribute of the listing. The property is less suitable for buyers requiring a lift, a private pool or more than two bedrooms, since none of these are present.
The home dates from 2001, which places it in the mature category of Costa del Sol construction: concrete-frame building typical of the period, tiled floors visible in the interior photographs, and a fully fitted kitchen as standard. The bathroom shown in the listing photographs features tan-coloured tiling, a vanity unit and a tub, a finish level consistent with the construction era. Buyers should expect solid, conventional materials rather than contemporary design packages. Climate control is provided through hot/cold air conditioning, which covers both heating in the mild Andalusian winter and cooling in summer, a practical necessity at an average annual temperature of 18.5°C with warm peak months. The presence of a cloakroom on the entrance level adds everyday convenience, avoiding stair use for guests. The technical baseline of a 2001 building includes double glazing and insulation standards of that period; the listing does not state upgrades, so buyers should verify the actual condition of windows, boiler and electrics during a viewing or survey. Interior photographs show a living room with television and dining area and direct access to the sea-view balcony, indicating a functioning, inhabited standard of upkeep. Communal facilities, pool, children's pool, garden and gym, are shared assets whose maintenance falls under community fees. Their condition reflects collective management rather than individual investment. The extension possibility mentioned in the description would require structural assessment of foundations and load paths, plus municipal permits in Mijas, before any value can be attributed to it.
The property is an existing home offered at a fixed asking price of €380,000, this is not a from-price and there is no unit variation. At 126 m² of living area with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, the asking price works out at roughly €3,016 per m². For context, comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start lower: Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, though those figures apply to off-plan or new units, not key-ready homes with established communal facilities. The Calahonda area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market.
Daily life in this duplex follows a vertical rhythm. The entrance level holds the living room, kitchen and a cloakroom, with the terrace positioned to catch the coastal panorama, the listing records sea, mountain, golf, beach, garden and panoramic views. Mornings can start on the terrace above the neighbourhood, and evenings end on the lower level where both bedrooms and both bathrooms sit together, a layout that works well for permanent residents and holiday users alike. Calahonda itself functions as a settled residential zone rather than a resort. The amenities count within 2 km, 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, means groceries, dinner and errands rarely require a car. Two health centres serve the area, and families have access to 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, with the English International College 7.0 km away as the crow flies for international schooling. The surrounding area is strongly golf-oriented. La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol both lie 0.6 km away, Cabopino golf 2.1 km, and El Soto Golf 3.6 km. The marina at Puerto Cabopino, 2.3 km away, adds a harbour setting for dining and boat trips. Tourism pressure exists, 10 hotels with 2,131 beds, but the volume is modest relative to Marbella or Fuengirola, so the neighbourhood stays comparatively quiet outside July and August. The beach at 1.0 km straight-line with a moderate 5.5% gradient is walkable, though the return climb is noticeable in summer heat. A car remains useful for Marbella, Málaga and airport runs, but day-to-day living is manageable on foot.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with practical density. Within 2 km, residents have 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and 2 health centres, an amenity level that removes most routine trips from the car. Public transport covers the area with 4 lines and 50 stops, which is workable for coastal commuting though frequencies are limited compared with Málaga city. Sports facilities cluster unusually close: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol both sit 0.6 km away, and Finca Naundrup at 1.0 km. For perspective on scale, Marbella (147,958 inhabitants) lies 15 km away as the crow flies and Málaga (579,076) at 37 km, so urban services of every order are reachable while the neighbourhood itself stays low-rise and settled. Tourism in Calahonda amounts to 10 hotels and 2,131 beds, enough to support restaurants and beach services year-round without the saturation of major resort zones. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, and the marina at Puerto Cabopino, 2.3 km, provide weekend destinations within a short drive. Car ownership is practical rather than essential: beach, shops, golf and dining are all within walking or short driving range, but airport transfers and Marbella trips are easier with a vehicle.
The map shows the duplex in Upper Calahonda, roughly 1 km inland from the coast at 55 m elevation. Markers indicate the nearest beach at 1.0 km, golf clubs at 0.6 km, Puerto Cabopino marina at 2.3 km and the A-7 coastal corridor linking Fuengirola and Marbella. Straight-line distances are shown; road distances are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol, 15 km from Marbella and 37 km from Málaga as the crow flies, on the Mijas coastal strip between Fuengirola and La Cala. This placement gives it the character of a dormitory residential zone: settled, amenity-rich, and oriented toward golf and beach life rather than high-rise tourism. Algeciras at 77 km marks the far end of the region toward Cádiz province. For buyers weighing the Costa del Sol, Calahonda represents the mid-market coastal segment, closer to Marbella's price behaviour than to the cheaper eastern Costa del Sol, but without Marbella's premium core.
Straight-line distances frame the location: the nearest beach at 1.0 km, Puerto Cabopino marina at 2.3 km, Cabopino golf at 2.1 km, and the viewpoint of La Cala de Mijas at 3.9 km. Actual road distances are longer than these figures. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 28 km away as the crow flies, Gibraltar at roughly 68 km, the latter making flights via Gibraltar an occasional alternative for southern destinations. Elevation is modest at 55 m above sea level with a 5.5% gradient toward the coast, so the walk to Playa de Calahonda is moderate rather than strenuous. Four public transport lines with 50 stops serve the area, connecting Calahonda along the coastal corridor toward Fuengirola and Marbella. For drivers, the A-7 and AP-7 corridors pass nearby, giving dual access to Málaga in one direction and Estepona and Algeciras (77 km) in the other. Amenities within 2 km, including 38 restaurants and 7 pharmacies, mean daily needs are met without motorway travel.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data supports the coastal-lifestyle proposition: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a five-month swimming season during which sea water holds at or above 20°C. Practically, this means comfortable beach use from late May into October, and terrace use for most of the year given the sea-view orientation of the property. Rainfall along this stretch of the Mijas coast is low by Spanish standards, concentrated in autumn and winter months, so outdoor living is not frequently interrupted. The elevation of 55 m places the home above the immediate shoreline, contributing to the panoramic views recorded in the listing, while remaining low enough that the 5.5% gradient to the beach is manageable on foot. The hinterland rises quickly inland from Calahonda, which produces the mountain views visible from the terrace. Vegetation in the area is typically Mediterranean, scrub, pine and imported garden planting in the communal spaces. Nature excursions include the coastline east and west and the inland Mijas hills, with La Cala de Mijas viewpoint at 3.9 km a nearby orientation point over the coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is anchored by Playa de Calahonda at 1.0 km straight-line, supported by La Luna-Royale Beach at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km, giving three options within a short walk or drive. The wider province records six Blue Flag beaches, Del Cañon-La Pelá, La Guardia, Playa Granada, Salobreña and Torrenueva, indicating a regional standard of water quality and services, though Blue Flag status is awarded annually and should be re-checked for a specific season. Golf is the dominant recreation: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol at 0.6 km, Cabopino golf at 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a Par 3 course at 4.1 km provide a varied circuit within a ten-minute radius. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, offers berths, waterfront dining and a different evening atmosphere from the neighbourhood restaurants. The on-site communal facilities, pool, children's pool, garden and gym, cover daily exercise without leaving the community. Together with the five-month warm-water season, the recreation profile of the location suits an outdoors-oriented routine spread across beach, golf and marina rather than urban entertainment.
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: VL675139
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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