This is a completed 47 m² frontline beach studio in Calahonda, Mijas Costa, listed at €339,000. Built in 1979, the property forms part of a beachfront complex with direct pedestrian access to Luna Beach, roughly 900 metres from the sand. The unit offers one bathroom, a covered south-facing terrace with sea views, air conditioning (hot and cold), and is sold furnished. The surrounding urbanisation provides shops, supermarkets, restaurants and pharmacies within walking distance, with 50 public transport stops and four bus lines serving the area. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 28 km away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The studio sits in an established beachfront complex in Calahonda, on the Mijas Costa stretch between Fuengirola and Marbella. Luna Beach is accessible directly from the gated complex. A supermarket (592 m), pharmacy (600 m) and EV charging point (568 m) are within a short walk. The A-7 coastal road connects the area to Marbella, Estepona and Fuengirola.
The property functions as a compact single-space residence: open-plan living and sleeping area, a kitchenette, a bathroom with washing machine connection, and a covered south-oriented terrace for outdoor use. Communal pools, a children's pool and landscaped gardens are part of the complex. Private parking is included. The layout suits short stays, holiday use or rental occupation rather than family living.
This is not a new-build development. The building dates from 1979 and is documented as completed and in good condition. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule; the property is available in its current state, sold furnished and equipped. Any modernisation depends on the existing structure, which carries the characteristics of late-1970s Spanish coastal construction.
The property has no separate bedroom, one bathroom only, and 47 m² of living space. There is no private garden or private pool; swimming facilities are communal. The building's age means energy performance, insulation and documentation follow 1979 standards rather than current new-build requirements. No lift status, storage room or energy certificate details are stated in the available data.
Ref: VL472438
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a recognisable set of buyer situations. First, someone seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday base: the single-space layout, furnished condition and communal facilities require minimal upkeep between visits. Second, a buyer prioritising position over space, the terrace, sea view and direct beach access matter more to this profile than a separate bedroom. Third, an investor considering rental use, given Calahonda's year-round demand and the proximity of 2,100 hotel beds indicating visitor volume; rental income potential should be verified against local licensing rules. Fourth, a single occupant or couple wanting a permanent small residence near services, accepting that everything, sleeping, living, cooking, happens in one room. The property is less suitable for families needing bedrooms, buyers wanting modern energy performance from the construction outset, or those requiring silence in high summer, since frontline complexes see seasonal footfall. The absence of a hospital within walking distance (9.5 km) and reliance on a car for regional mobility are further practical considerations. Buyers purchasing as a second home should confirm community regulations on rentals and check the building's ITE (technical inspection) status, standard for buildings of this age in Andalusia. The profile that matches best is a pragmatic coastal buyer who values immediate beach access, walkable amenities and a finished, usable property over new-build specifications.
The property is documented as being in good overall condition and is sold fully furnished and equipped. Interior features visible from the available material include a bathroom with white sanitary ware and blue tiling, a combined kitchenette-dining-sleeping area, hallway storage and an in-unit washing machine connection, a practical arrangement for a studio of this size. Climate control consists of air conditioning units providing both hot and cold functions, which covers year-round temperature management in a 47 m² space. The covered terrace extends the living area and is south-facing, providing sun exposure for most of the day. The building itself dates from 1979. For buyers, this has several factual implications: construction follows the standards of that era, so thermal insulation, window quality and electrical installations may not match current regulations unless they have been upgraded by previous owners. No energy certificate rating is stated in the available data; this document is legally required for sale and should be requested. Common areas, pools, children's pool and landscaped gardens, are described as well maintained, and community fees will apply for their upkeep. The private parking space is a documented feature. As an overall assessment, the finish level is that of a maintained, occupied resale property rather than a renovated or new-build standard. Buyers are advised to commission a technical survey to verify the state of plumbing, electrics and the building envelope, particularly given the maritime exposure of a frontline position, which accelerates wear on exterior elements.
The asking price is €339,000 for a completed, furnished 47 m² studio, which works out at roughly €7,200 per square metre. This price point reflects the frontline position, sea views and included parking rather than interior size. For comparison, new-build projects in the wider region start lower: Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000 and Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, though these are generally inland or non-frontline positions. Availability is immediate, as the property is completed. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs (transfer tax, notary, registry), community fees and IBI.
Daily life here is organised around the beach and the immediate urbanisation. The studio's single open-plan space combines sleeping, living and dining with a kitchenette along one side, which is a common layout for coastal studios of this period. The covered terrace, oriented south, effectively extends the usable area for most of the year, given roughly 3,889 hours of annual sunshine and an average temperature of 18.5°C. The rhythm of the area is coastal-residential: mornings and evenings on the seafront promenade, midday use of communal pools or the beach a few minutes' walk away. Calahonda functions year-round, not only seasonally. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies, so basic needs are met on foot. A supermarket at 592 metres and a health centre network of two centres nearby cover routine errands and care. The nearest hospital is 9.5 km away, which requires car or taxi. Parking is private within the complex, which matters because street parking near the beach fills quickly in summer. The area carries moderate tourism activity, 10 hotels and roughly 2,100 beds within the radius, so summer months are busier than winter, but the permanent resident base keeps services open all year. Public transport exists (four lines, 50 stops), though most residents use a car for regional trips. The slope to the beach is about 5.5%, gentle enough for walking but noticeable with shopping. The setting suits buyers seeking a small, low-maintenance base with the sea as the primary amenity.
Life in Calahonda's beachfront zone is shaped by walkability and coastal routine. The beach is roughly 900 metres on foot with a moderate 5.5% slope, and the complex gate connects to a path toward Luna Beach. Daily errands cluster nearby: supermarket at 592 metres, pharmacy at 600 metres, and a dense concentration of 38 restaurants and 15 cafés within two kilometres. The EV charging point at 568 metres is relevant for electric vehicle owners using the private parking space. Sports facilities sit unusually close: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are each about 600 metres away, and Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km, so golf and padel are practical daily options rather than excursions. Healthcare is tiered: two health centres serve the local radius, while the nearest hospital is 9.5 km away, reachable in roughly 15 minutes by car. Education options include 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, with the English International College at 7 km. Transport runs on four bus lines with 50 stops, connecting Calahonda to Fuengirola and Marbella along the coast. Seasonality is noticeable: with 10 hotels in the radius, July and August bring higher visitor numbers, while the winter months are quieter but services remain open due to the permanent population. Noise levels near the beachfront are typical of a coastal urbanisation: promenade activity, beach users and summer traffic are part of the setting.
The map shows the studio's position in the frontline beach zone of Calahonda, with Luna Beach and Playa de Calahonda immediately south. Visible nearby are the supermarket and pharmacy cluster, Cabopino Golf and marina to the east, and the road connections toward Fuengirola and Marbella along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies the Mijas Costa section of the coastline between Fuengirola (roughly 12 km east) and Marbella (roughly 18 km west). It is one of the coast's larger residential urbanisations, developed from the 1970s onward, with a substantial international resident population. Compared with Marbella, it is more residential and less commercially oriented; compared with Fuengirola, it is lower-density along the shore. Within Mijas municipality, Calahonda's beachfront sits at the coastal end of a zone that rises to the white village of Mijas Pueblo inland. The position gives balanced access: Marbella's services and Puerto Banús to the west, Fuengirola's rail connection to Malaga to the east.
Key distances from the property: the nearest beach (Playa de Calahonda) at approximately 1.0 km, with Playa de Mijas at 851 m and La Luna-Royale Beach at 881 m in straight-line terms. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is 28 km away, roughly 25-30 minutes by car via the A-7/AP-7. Gibraltar Airport (GIB) is 68 km to the west. Marbella and Fuengirola are the nearest larger towns on either side, each roughly 15-20 minutes by car. Golf: Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km. Puerto Cabopino marina, at 2.3 km, offers mooring facilities, chiringuitos and a sheltered beach. La Cala de Mijas, a smaller coastal village with a weekly market and viewpoint, lies 3.9 km west. Most daily amenities are reachable on foot or by bicycle; regional travel benefits from a car despite the bus network.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Calahonda records approximately 3,889 hours of sunshine per year, a figure consistent with the eastern Costa del Sol's position as one of Spain's sunniest coastal zones. The average annual temperature is 18.5°C, with hot summers and mild winters where frost is effectively absent at sea level. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, runs about five months, typically late May through October, although sea swimming occurs outside this window in wetsuits or for shorter dips. The property sits at roughly 55 metres above sea level, low enough to avoid significant climbs but with a 5.5% slope between the complex and the beach, gentle but present. The immediate natural environment is urbanised coastline rather than protected nature; the nearest notable green and marine landscapes are the dunes and maritime pine around Cabopino to the east and the La Cala hills inland. The south orientation of the terrace means direct sun through the middle of the day; the covered section provides shade during peak summer hours. Sea proximity moderates temperature extremes but also brings salt-laden air, which affects exterior maintenance cycles.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal strip around Calahonda offers several accessible beaches. Playa de Calahonda is roughly 1.0 km away, with La Luna-Royale Beach at 881 m and Playa de Mijas at 851 m. The Blue Flag beaches listed in the wider province, Del Cañon-La Pelá, La Guardia, Playa Granada, Salobreña and Torrenueva, require car travel but indicate the regional standard of coastal quality. Puerto Cabopino (2.3 km) is a working marina with a sheltered, family-friendly beach and a cluster of restaurants. Golf is a defining recreation here: Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km, plus La Siesta Golf Club at 600 metres, which also functions as a social and sports hub. Club del Sol (0.6 km) provides padel and fitness facilities. For walking and cycling, the seafront promenade links Calahonda toward La Cala de Mijas (3.9 km), with its viewpoint and traditional centre. Water sports, beachside chiringuitos and seasonal activities operate along the whole stretch.
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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Against current new-build supply on the Costa del Sol, this studio's €339,000 asking price for 47 m² (about €7,200/m²) sits at the upper end of the regional range for its size class, and the premium is explained by position: frontline beach with direct complex access, sea views and included private parking. Comparable new-build projects are cheaper in entry price but positioned differently. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000 further inland, without beach frontage. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €269,000, and Aquamar in Torre del Mar at €269,950, both eastern and western alternatives with newer specifications but non-frontline locations. A buyer weighing these options is effectively choosing between modern construction and energy performance on one side, and an established 1979 building directly on the sand on the other. Calahonda itself, with roughly 3,800 recorded property transactions in the local dataset, shows an active resale market with steady liquidity, which matters for exit scenarios. The area's tourism base, 10 hotels and about 2,100 beds within two kilometres, supports rental demand, subject to Andalusian holiday-let licensing. Compared with Marbella's Golden Mile or Estepona's new-build belt, Calahonda is a mature, service-dense urbanisation where value rests on location and walkability rather than architectural novelty. Buyers comparing per-square-metre costs should also weigh community fees, the age of shared infrastructure and the practical value of the parking space, which is scarce near the beach in summer. Within the Mijas Costa corridor specifically, frontline units with direct beach access and terraces of this type form a limited segment, and resale competition comes mainly from similar 1970s-1990s complexes rather than new construction, since little frontline land remains undeveloped.
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