A three-bedroom, two-bathroom corner apartment of 118 m² in a gated beachfront complex in Calahonda, Mijas Costa, completed in 2001 and available key-ready. The property occupies a south-west corner with sea views from the living areas, all three bedrooms and both bathrooms. A large covered terrace with glass curtains and retractable awnings overlooks the communal pools and gardens. The asking price is €1,150,000, fixed, and includes a 34 m² underground parking space and a 6 m² storage room. The beach lies approximately 1 km away as the crow flies, with Marbella 15 km and Málaga 37 km straight-line from the location.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in a gated beachfront urbanisation in Calahonda, on the Mijas Costa between Fuengirola and Marbella. The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies about 1 km away as the crow flies, with a moderate gradient of roughly 5.5% on the route down. Puerto Cabopino marina is 2.3 km straight-line, and several golf clubs sit within one kilometre.
The home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 118 m² of living space, arranged around a south-west corner position with sea views from most rooms. The terrace is covered and fitted with glass curtains and awnings, extending its usable season. Air conditioning, fitted wardrobes, a lift in the building and an underground parking space with storage room cover the practical side of daily living.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of a development completed in 2001 and is offered key-ready in what the listing describes as excellent condition. Buyers therefore avoid construction-phase risk and waiting times: the property can be inspected in its finished state, and any purchase timeline depends on negotiation and notarial process rather than a construction schedule.
The property has no private pool or private garden; swimming pools and tropical gardens are communal, shared with the rest of the residence. Living space is 118 m², which places three bedrooms and two bathrooms within a compact layout. The building dates from 2001, so construction standards correspond to that period rather than to current new-build regulations. A kitchen without sea view and dependence on communal facilities are further structural facts.
Ref: VL921257
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits buyers for whom direct proximity to the sea is the deciding factor. A frontline beach corner unit with sea views from all bedrooms is a specific product; it suits those planning extended stays or permanent residence who want the Mediterranean visible from the principal rooms rather than from a distant balcony. It also fits households that prioritise outdoor living across seasons. The glass-curtained terrace with awnings, combined with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of roughly five months, supports terrace use well beyond the summer. The communal pools and gardens suit buyers who accept shared facilities in exchange for maintained grounds and on-site services such as the concierge and restaurant. Families using the home year-round benefit from the nearby schools, 15 primary and 10 secondary within reach, plus an international college 7 km away, and from two health centres in the area. Older residents or those with limited mobility should note the lift in the building and the underground parking, though the 5.5% gradient towards the beach is a consideration for walking. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a private garden, a private pool or a large interior. At 118 m² for three bedrooms, the layout is compact, and all outdoor space beyond the terrace is communal. Buyers wanting modern construction standards may also prefer a post-2010 build rather than a 2001 development.
The building dates from 2001, and the property is described in the listing as being in excellent condition. The interior features a fully equipped independent kitchen with an adjoining laundry room, fitted wardrobes in all three bedrooms, and air conditioning throughout the sleeping areas. Both bathrooms receive natural light and have views towards the sea, an unusual detail that follows from the corner position, and one functions as an en-suite to the principal bedroom. The most substantial technical feature is the terrace arrangement: a generously sized outdoor space fitted with glass curtains and retractable awnings. Glass curtains effectively enclose the terrace in cooler or windier weather, turning it into a semi-indoor room, while the awnings manage the strong south-west sun in summer. This combination extends the practical season of the outdoor space considerably compared with an open terrace. Practical infrastructure includes a lift in the building and a 34 m² underground parking space, shown in the imagery as a standard garage bay with exposed services overhead, plus a 6 m² private storage room. The communal areas, tropical gardens, two swimming pools, an on-site restaurant and concierge service, are maintained by the community, with costs shared among owners through community fees. Buyers should treat finishes as they would with any resale: the condition described reflects the seller's account and visual inspection, and an independent technical survey is standard practice for a property of this age. Construction standards, insulation and glazing correspond to 2001 regulations rather than current requirements, which has implications for energy performance and acoustic insulation from the coastal environment.
The asking price is €1,150,000 and is a fixed price for this existing home, not a starting price from which variants differ. For that amount, the buyer acquires the 118 m² apartment with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, the 34 m² underground parking space and the 6 m² private storage room. As a completed resale property from 2001, the price reflects location attributes, frontline beach position, corner orientation and sea views from nearly every room, rather than new-build specifications. Comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start from considerably lower figures (from €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona), but those concern inland or non-frontline units of a different category. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around the corner position and the terrace. The south-west orientation means afternoon and evening sun, with light reaching the living areas and the three bedrooms. Because the terrace has glass curtains and retractable awnings, it remains usable outside the summer months, useful in a region where average temperatures of 18.5°C make outdoor living a year-round feature. The view extends over the Mediterranean, the coastline and the communal pools and gardens, which are lit in the evening. The layout is functional rather than expansive: a combined living and dining area, an independent kitchen with adjoining laundry room, three bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and air conditioning, and two bathrooms including an en-suite to the principal bedroom. The building has a lift, and the underground parking space of 34 m² plus a 6 m² storage room reduce the practical friction of coastal living. The surrounding urbanisation is established and gated, with an on-site restaurant and concierge service. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 9 banks, so daily errands are largely walkable. The beach at roughly one kilometre straight-line is reachable on foot, with a moderate incline on the return. Two health centres and a broad range of primary and secondary schools sit in the wider area, with an international school 7 km away. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 50 stops, which helps residents manage without a car for local trips, though regional travel is easier by car.
Calahonda is a consolidated residential urbanisation on the Mijas Costa, positioned between Fuengirola and Marbella. The immediate surroundings are dense with amenities: within two kilometres there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, which makes the day-to-day provision unusually complete for a coastal urbanisation. Two health centres serve the area, and the local school offer counts 15 primary and 10 secondary schools, with the English International College 7 km straight-line away. The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies about 1 km as the crow flies, with alternatives at La Luna-Royale (1.1 km) and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera (1.3 km). The 5.5% gradient towards the shore is moderate: manageable on foot, though noticeable on the way back up. Puerto Cabopino marina, at 2.3 km, adds a waterfront destination with moorings and dining. The area has a tourist layer, 10 hotels with 2,131 beds, meaning the population swells in summer and quiets outside the season. Housing turnover is active, with around 3,800 transactions per year in the area, indicating a liquid resale market. Public transport covers 4 lines with 50 stops, sufficient for local movement, while Marbella at 15 km and Málaga at 37 km straight-line are realistic car journeys for work, shopping or culture.
The map shows the apartment's position within the gated beachfront urbanisation of Calahonda, with Playa de Calahonda about 1 km straight-line to the south and Puerto Cabopino marina 2.3 km east. Marbella lies 15 km and Málaga 37 km along the coast, with the airport roughly 28 km north-east. Road distances will exceed these straight-line figures.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol, 15 km straight-line from Marbella and 37 km from Málaga, roughly equidistant in travel terms from the airport corridor and the Marbella-Estepona axis. It is a residential urbanisation rather than a town centre: dense with amenities but without the historic core of Marbella or the cultural weight of Málaga. For buyers, this positions the property in the established mid-market segment of the coast, where frontline beach stock is limited and mostly resale, as is the case here. The proximity of Mijas inland and La Cala de Mijas (3.9 km) adds variety to the surroundings.
Beach access is the defining accessibility feature: Playa de Calahonda lies about 1 km as the crow flies, and the apartment's position within a frontline complex puts the sea within walking distance. Road distances will be somewhat longer than the straight-line figures. Marbella, at 15 km straight-line, and Málaga, at 37 km, frame the location between a mid-sized resort city and the regional capital. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport sits roughly 28 km straight-line away, making flights straightforward; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at about 68 km. Golf is close: Cabopino golf at 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a par-3 course at 4.1 km, plus sports centres La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol within 0.6 km. Local public transport offers 4 lines and 50 stops, which covers internal movement within Calahonda and connections along the coast, though a car remains the practical choice for regional trips. The underground parking space included with the apartment removes parking pressure at the residence itself.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at 55 metres above sea level on a coastal slope, with a gradient of about 5.5% towards the beach, enough for sea views from the building without the steep climbs found further inland. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts around five months, typically from late spring into early autumn. For daily life, this means mild winters where the glass-curtained terrace remains usable and warm summers moderated by the sea breeze at this frontline position. Sunshine hours along this stretch of the Costa del Sol are among the highest in Spain, supporting the outdoor-oriented use the property is built around. The nearest viewpoint of note, La Cala de Mijas, lies 3.9 km straight-line away for walks with coastal panoramas. The immediate natural environment is the landscaped tropical gardens of the residence itself, backed by the urbanised Mijas Costa rather than open countryside.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies 1.0 km straight-line away, with two further beaches at 1.1 and 1.3 km, giving a choice of access points along the same stretch of coast. The wider province records six Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva and Del Cañon-La Pelá, indicating the general standard of water quality and facilities on this coastline. Golf is a second recreational pillar: Cabopino golf at 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a par-3 course at 4.1 km offer varied play within a short drive, while La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol function as sports centres within 0.6 km of the property. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km straight-line, provides moorings and a pleasant waterfront for evening outings. Within the residence itself, two communal swimming pools and tropical gardens provide daily recreation without leaving the complex, and the on-site restaurant covers casual dining. The illuminated pools and grounds in the evening extend the usability of these spaces beyond daylight hours.
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 |
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Within the regional context, this property occupies a specific niche: frontline beach resale stock on the Mijas Costa. The comparable new-build projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), operate in a different segment. Those projects offer modern construction and specifications at considerably lower entry prices, but they are not frontline beach positions, and none combine a corner orientation with sea views from every bedroom. The €1,150,000 asking price therefore reflects scarcity of position rather than floor area or finish level. Geographically, Calahonda sits between Fuengirola and Marbella, 15 km straight-line from the latter. This places it closer to the Marbella employment and leisure axis than Torre del Mar or eastern options, while remaining 37 km from Málaga city and about 28 km straight-line from the airport, a workable commute for regular travellers. Compared with Estepona, the area is more consolidated and denser, with fewer new-build opportunities and a heavier weighting towards established resale communities of the type this apartment represents. The local market is active: around 3,800 housing transactions per year in the area indicate liquidity for resale, relevant for buyers who want an exit route. The tourism base, 10 hotels and 2,131 beds, also supports rental demand in season, though any letting would be subject to community rules and licensing. Against Marbella itself, Calahonda offers lower entry prices for coastal positions; against inland Mijas options, it trades price for direct beach proximity. Buyers weighing this apartment against new-build alternatives are effectively choosing between position and specification, and the comparison is one of priorities rather than of outright value.
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