This two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex penthouse is located in the gated Mediterráneo urbanisation in Upper Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas, Málaga. Completed in 2002, the property offers a registered constructed area of approximately 108 m², a 22 m² private terrace and a 56 m² rooftop solarium. The apartment is positioned within walking distance of local amenities and roughly one kilometre from the beaches of Calahonda. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies approximately 28 km away. The southwest orientation provides sea and mountain views from the upper level.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits in Upper Calahonda, an established residential area between Fuengirola and Marbella. A supermarket is located within roughly 600 metres, with pharmacies, banks and restaurants concentrated in the immediate vicinity. The nearest beach is approximately one kilometre away, and the coastal A-7 motorway connects the area to surrounding towns. The location combines urban convenience with proximity to the coast.
The dwelling is configured for households seeking two bedrooms and two bathrooms with substantial private outdoor space. The main terrace can be enclosed with glass curtains for year-round use, while the rooftop solarium allows separate zones for dining and sunbathing. Air conditioning (hot and cold), fitted wardrobes and a fitted kitchen are present. Communal facilities include a swimming pool and parking within the gated development.
This is a completed resale property built in 2002, not a new-build development. The bathrooms have been recently refurbished and the property is documented as recently renovated. No construction phase or delivery timeline applies; the dwelling is available in its current condition. Completion date is indicative based on available records.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden, private garage or lift access; the apartment is reached by a small number of steps. It has two bedrooms and two bathrooms only, with 78 m² of documented usable internal space. A jacuzzi on the solarium remains subject to technical and community permissions. No sea-front position: the beach lies roughly one kilometre away.
This property suits several recognisable situations. It matches buyers seeking a manageable two-bedroom home with generous outdoor space rather than additional bedrooms, the 56 m² solarium effectively doubles the usable living area during warm months. It also fits those prioritising walkable amenities: supermarket, pharmacy and banking facilities within roughly 600 metres reduce dependence on a car for daily errands. Buyers wanting a gated community with a pool, but without the maintenance obligations of a private villa, will find the communal setup relevant. The property may suit year-round residents, given the enclosed terrace, hot and cold air conditioning and the established, non-seasonal character of Calahonda. It is less suitable for buyers requiring lift access, more than two bedrooms, a private pool or a direct beachfront position, the nearest sand lies about one kilometre away with a moderate incline on the return walk. Households relying on public transport have four lines available, though connections are oriented along the coastal corridor. Buyers intending to install a jacuzzi on the solarium should budget for the possibility that community permissions may not be granted. For second-home users flying in and out, the roughly 28 km distance to Málaga airport is a practical consideration.
The property was completed in 2002 and has since undergone renovation, with both bathrooms documented as recently refurbished. Interior finishes include a fitted kitchen with white cabinetry and a bar area, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a combined living-dining space with ample natural light. Climate control consists of hot and cold air conditioning. The most distinctive technical element is the treatment of the outdoor space: the 22.20 m² main terrace is fitted with glass curtains, a common Andalusian solution that allows the terrace to be heated or sheltered in winter and opened fully in summer, extending effective living space across seasons. The 56.05 m² rooftop solarium is registered private space, accessed via an internal staircase with high ceilings and stained-glass windows. Existing installations on the roof include a pizza oven, outdoor dining area and sun lounger zones. Registered areas are documented as 107.88 m² constructed, with 78.09 m² of usable internal space plus the staircase, terrace and solarium. An electric vehicle charging point is located within approximately 570 metres of the urbanisation, which is relevant for buyers with EVs, though the property itself relies on communal parking. Prospective additions such as a jacuzzi require technical assessment and community approval. As a 2002 build, the construction standard is consistent with Spanish regulations of that period rather than current new-build energy codes.
The asking price is €395,000 for the completed property. Within the regional context, comparable new-build projects start from €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2) and €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar). The price of this property reflects its duplex configuration and the approximately 78 m² of registered private outdoor space, which is uncommon in standard two-bedroom apartments in the area. Provincially recorded transaction volumes of 3,800 sales indicate an active resale market around Calahonda. Availability is immediate, as the property is completed and occupied.
Daily life in this property revolves around a layered indoor-outdoor layout. The ground-floor apartment opens onto a 22 m² terrace fitted with glass curtains, allowing the space to function as an enclosed room during cooler months and an open terrace in summer. An internal staircase with stained-glass detailing leads to a 56 m² rooftop solarium, which the current owners use for outdoor dining with a pizza oven and sun loungers. With a southwest orientation, the upper level receives afternoon and evening sun, with views over the Mediterranean, the surrounding greenery and the hills behind Calahonda. The dwelling itself comprises a combined living and dining area, a fitted kitchen, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and two refurbished bathrooms. The urbanisation is gated, with communal gardens, a communal swimming pool with toilet facilities and communal parking. Upper Calahonda functions as a year-round residential area rather than a seasonal resort: a supermarket lies within about 600 metres, a pharmacy at a similar distance, and some 38 restaurants operate within a two-kilometre radius. The beach is a walk of roughly one kilometre along a moderate gradient of about 5.5 percent, which is manageable on foot but noticeable on the return. Four public transport lines with around fifty stops serve the wider area, so basic errands can be done without a car, though many residents keep one for trips to Fuengirola, Marbella or the airport.
Upper Calahonda operates as a residential district with a dense amenity base: within a two-kilometre radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies. A supermarket sits roughly 590 metres from the property and a pharmacy about 600 metres, meaning daily shopping is a walk of under ten minutes. Healthcare access includes two health centres in the area and a hospital approximately 9.5 km away. Educational provision covers 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, with the English International College approximately 7 km distant, relevant for families considering relocation. The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies about one kilometre away, with Playa de Mijas and La Luna-Royale Beach at similar distances. The gradient toward the coast is moderate at 5.5 percent. Public transport comprises 4 lines and roughly 50 stops, connecting Calahonda along the coastal corridor toward Fuengirola and Marbella. Tourism infrastructure, 10 hotels with about 2,100 beds, indicates a seasonal visitor presence in summer months, while the permanent residential population keeps local businesses open year-round.
The map shows the property's position in Upper Calahonda, roughly one kilometre inland from the coast at an elevation of about 55 metres. Markers indicate the nearest supermarket and pharmacy within 600 metres, the beaches at 850 metres to one kilometre, Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km and the airport 28 km to the northeast. The slope from the urbanisation to the sea runs at approximately 5.5 percent.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies the coastal section of Mijas municipality, positioned between Fuengirola to the northeast and Marbella to the southwest, both roughly 15-20 minutes by car. This places the property in the central band of the Costa del Sol, with Málaga city and its airport 28 km to the northeast. The immediate area is characterised by dense residential urbanisations rather than a historic town centre; La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, functions as the nearest village hub with its seafront promenade. Cabopino, with its marina and dune beach, lies just over 2 km southwest.
Distances from the property: beaches between roughly 850 metres and 1.3 km (Playa de Mijas, La Luna-Royale, Playa de Calahonda); Málaga-Costa del Sol airport 28 km; Gibraltar airport 68 km; supermarket 592 m; pharmacy 600 m; hospital 9.5 km. Golf courses within reach are 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 Club del Sol sports centres about 600 metres away. Puerto Cabopino marina lies 2.3 km distant. Fuengirola and Marbella frame the area to the northeast and southwest respectively, both reachable within roughly 20-30 minutes by car via the A-7 or AP-7.
| 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 on a southwest-facing slope. Historical climate data for the area records around 3,889 sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, figures consistent with the Costa del Sol's reputation as one of southern Europe's sunniest coastlines. The sea reaches temperatures of 20°C or above for roughly five months of the year, defining a practical swim season from late spring to early autumn. The slope toward the beach measures about 5.5 percent, moderate enough for walking but noticeable. The elevated position relative to the shoreline gives the rooftop solarium its panoramic sightlines over the sea and the hills behind Mijas. The Mediterranean climate means mild winters and hot, dry summers; the glass-curtained terrace and air conditioning allow the dwelling to be used comfortably across all seasons.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest sand is Playa de Calahonda, roughly one kilometre away, with Playa de Mijas and La Luna-Royale Beach at similar distances and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km. The wider province records Blue Flag beaches including Del Cañon-La Pelá, La Guardia, Playa Granada, Salobreña and Torrenueva. Golf is a defining recreation option: Cabopino Golf (1.9 km), El Soto Golf (3.7 km) and a Par 3 course (4.3 km) are all within a short drive, and La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol sports centres sit about 600 metres from the property. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, offers mooring, waterside dining and a protected dune-backed beach setting. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km distant, marks the start of a popular coastal walking route.
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: VL041872
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Málaga coastal market, this property occupies a distinct segment: an established resale duplex penthouse rather than a new-build apartment. Comparable new-build projects in the region start at noticeably lower entry prices, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000 and Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, but these typically offer standard apartments without the roughly 78 m² of registered private outdoor space that defines this property. For buyers weighing this penthouse against new-build alternatives, the trade-off is between modern construction standards and energy certification on the one hand, and established outdoor living space, a mature gated community and an immediate, walkable amenity base on the other. Locationally, Calahonda sits in the central Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, closer to the airport (28 km) than Estepona and considerably closer than Torre del Mar to the east. The area records 3,800 property transactions, indicating an active and liquid resale market, relevant for buyers considering eventual exit options. Local amenity density is high for a suburban coastal district: 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies within two kilometres, plus three golf courses within 4.3 km and Cabopino marina at 2.3 km. Median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises the regional economy, which is supplemented substantially by international residents and tourism. Compared with hillside positions in Mijas village or Benalmádena Pueblo, Upper Calahonda is flatter, more urban and better served by public transport, with four bus lines and roughly 50 stops. Compared with frontline beach developments, it trades direct sea access for elevation, views and the larger private roof space that a top-floor position permits. For the Mediterranean lifestyle many international buyers seek, sunshine, walkable amenities, coastal proximity and year-round habitability, the property's configuration addresses these through its enclosed terrace, solarium and established infrastructure rather than through resort-style facilities.
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