This completed penthouse is situated in Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas, Málaga, approximately 900 metres on foot from Playa de Calahonda and within a gated beachfront community. The property measures 120 square metres of living space with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, and carries a price of €675,000. Built in 1988 and recently renovated, it offers a south-west orientation, sea views, a private terrace with solarium, and access to a communal pool. Daily amenities including supermarkets, restaurants and a bus stop are reachable on foot. Málaga Airport lies approximately 28 km away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Calahonda sits on the Mijas coast between Fuengirola and Marbella, both roughly 15 minutes away by car via the A7. The penthouse stands in a beachfront urbanisation with direct access to the beach and the seafront promenade. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies, alongside 50 public transport stops served by 4 lines.
The property suits a two-person household or small family seeking a coastal base with sea views and outdoor space. The layout places an en-suite master bedroom, a guest bedroom, a guest bathroom, an open-plan kitchen and living area across 120 m². A private rooftop solarium and a covered terrace extend the usable space. Air conditioning and underfloor heating in the bathrooms provide year-round climate control.
This is not a new-build project. The residence was completed in 1988 and has since been renovated. The construction status is recorded as complete, with delivery available immediately upon purchase. Buyers should therefore assess the building's age, community maintenance regime and any planned works through the comunidad de propietarios rather than relying on developer guarantees.
The property offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms within 120 m², which limits capacity for larger households. Parking is arranged through a shared area near the on-site beach restaurant rather than a private garage included in the title. The pool is communal. The 5.5% gradient toward the beach is moderate, and the 1988 construction date means the building predates current energy-efficiency standards.
Ref: VL936475
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a holiday home with low practical friction benefits from the walkable amenities: supermarket, pharmacy, cafés and bus stops all within roughly 600 metres, reducing dependence on a hire car during shorter stays. Retirees or part-year residents who want a managed environment with a communal pool, tropical gardens and a gated entrance will find the community structure aligned with that use. Buyers prioritising outdoor living, the solarium, covered terrace and south-west orientation provide sun exposure from midday into the evening during most of the year, form another group. Those wanting a rental-capable asset may weigh the beachfront position and proximity to Marbella and Fuengirola, both around 15 minutes by car, against the licensing rules in Mijas. The property is less suited to households needing more than two bedrooms, buyers requiring a private garage in the title, or anyone seeking new-build energy certification, given the 1988 construction date. A car remains useful for hospital visits (the nearest is 9.5 km away), trips to international schools such as English International College at 7 km, and exploration further afield, though the daily essentials do not require one.
The interior has been renovated, and the recorded specification includes marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and an en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom. Climate control combines air conditioning with underfloor heating in the bathrooms, which covers both summer cooling and cooler-season comfort in the wet areas. The open-plan kitchen connects directly to the dining and living space, with glazing sized to admit natural light and sea views from the principal rooms. The entrance sequence, a private patio before the front door, adds a transitional outdoor space typical of Andalusian beachfront architecture. Externally, the property carries a covered terrace off the living area and a separate rooftop solarium reached by an internal staircase, providing two distinct outdoor zones with different sun exposures across the day. Buyers should note that the building dates from 1988; the renovation applies to the interior of this unit rather than the structure or facade of the community. Verification points for a survey include the roof waterproofing beneath the solarium, the condition of the original window frames relative to the recent renovation, the electrical installation, and the energy performance certificate, which should be requested before purchase. The communal areas, pool, gardens and access routes, are maintained by the community, and their condition reflects the level of community fees rather than the individual unit's renovation.
The asking price is €675,000 for the completed 120 m² penthouse, equating to approximately €5,625 per square metre of built area. The price reflects a beachfront position, sea views, a private solarium and a recently renovated interior. Comparable new-build developments in the region start lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, though these are inland or east-coast schemes without a direct beachfront setting. As a resale property, the price is fixed rather than staged across a release schedule. Transfer tax, notary and registry costs apply in addition to the listed figure.
Daily life at this property centres on the pedestrian rhythm of a beachfront urbanisation. The entrance opens onto a private patio; inside, the hallway connects a guest bathroom, a guest bedroom, and an open-plan kitchen flowing into the dining and living areas. Large glass doors in the living room frame sea views and open onto the main terrace, where the south-west orientation delivers afternoon and evening sun. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and its own terrace access. A staircase leads to a private rooftop solarium with space for loungers, a dining table and shade structures. In practical terms, the morning routine can include a walk to the supermarket 592 metres away or the pharmacy at 600 metres, with an EV charging point 568 metres from the door. The beach and promenade are accessible without crossing main roads through the community's direct access. Beyond the immediate grounds, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol sports facilities lie 600 metres away, and Puerto Cabopino marina is 2.3 km to the east. The area records roughly 3,889 sunshine hours per year and a five-month swimming season with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, which shapes how the terraces and outdoor spaces function for most of the year. Out of the summer months, the surrounding commerce remains active given the permanent residential population and the 15 primary and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, so the neighbourhood does not empty entirely outside the holiday season.
Calahonda functions as a year-round residential belt along the Mijas coast rather than a seasonal resort enclave. The immediate surroundings deliver a dense amenity base: within a two-kilometre radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 9 banks and 7 pharmacies, and the area hosts 10 hotels with roughly 2,131 beds. Public transport is present in the form of 4 lines and 50 stops, connecting along the coast toward Fuengirola and Marbella; the A7 motorway provides the primary artery for both towns in about 15 minutes each direction. Health services split between two local health centres and a hospital 9.5 km away. Education options span 15 primary and 10 secondary schools locally, with English International College 7 km distant. The terrain rises gently from the shore, the property sits at approximately 55 metres above sea level with a 5.5% gradient toward the beach, which means the walk back from the seafront involves a moderate but manageable incline. Parking for residents and guests is arranged near the community's beach restaurant. The neighbourhood's character shifts with the calendar: July and August bring holiday occupancy, while the shoulder seasons and winter months quieten the area substantially without closing the core commerce.
The map shows the penthouse's position on the beachfront edge of Calahonda, with the shoreline and promenade immediately south and the A7 corridor inland. Markers indicate the three nearest beaches within 900 metres, the supermarket and pharmacy cluster under 600 metres away, and Cabopino Golf and marina to the east. Marbella and Fuengirola sit equidistant in opposite directions along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies the central stretch of Mijas costa, positioned between Fuengirola to the north-east and Marbella to the south-west, each roughly 15 minutes by car. This places the property within reach of both towns' services, Fuengirola's rail connection to Málaga and Marbella's old town and hospital infrastructure, while remaining outside their denser urban cores. The nearest sizeable commercial centre is La Cañada near Marbella; the marina at Cabopino and the village feel of La Cala de Mijas frame the immediate neighbourhood identity.
Beaches: Playa de Mijas at 851 m, La Luna-Royale Beach at 881 m and Playa de Calahonda at roughly 900 m, all walkable in under 15 minutes. Airport: Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) at approximately 28 km straight-line, typically a 25–35 minute drive depending on traffic; Gibraltar (GIB) is 68 km away. Golf: Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km. Daily services: supermarket at 592 m, pharmacy at 600 m, EV charging point at 568 m. Hospital: 9.5 km. Marinas: Puerto Cabopino at 2.3 km. Marbella and Fuengirola are each around 15 minutes by car via the A7.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,889 sunshine hours per year, consistent with the Costa del Sol's reputation as one of Europe's sunniest coastlines. The mean annual temperature is 18.5°C, and the swimming season, when sea temperatures hold at or above 20°C, runs for about five months, typically late May through October. The property sits at roughly 55 metres above sea level with a south-west orientation, meaning the terraces receive sun from midday until sunset, with evening light over the Mediterranean. The 5.5% slope toward the beach is moderate; the return walk involves a steady but short climb. The immediate landscape is urban-coastal with tropical gardens inside the community, while the hinterland rises toward the Mijas mountains a short drive inland. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, with summers predominantly dry, a pattern that favours the use of the solarium and outdoor dining for the majority of the calendar.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within roughly 900 metres on foot: Playa de Mijas, La Luna-Royale Beach and Playa de Calahonda, the last of which sits directly below the community with promenade access. The Blue Flag programme extends to six beaches in the wider province, including Torrenueva, Playa Granada and Salobreña, indicating monitored water quality along this stretch of coast. Golf options cluster nearby: Cabopino Golf at 1.9 km, El Soto Golf at 3.7 km and a Par 3 course at 4.3 km. Sports facilities within one kilometre include La Siesta Golf Club, Club del Sol, which offers tennis and padel, and Finca Naundrup. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km east, provides mooring, waterfront dining and a protected anchorage. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km west, marks the start of a coastal walk toward that town's watchtower and weekly market.
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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At €675,000 for 120 m² (roughly €5,625/m²), this penthouse occupies a different market segment from the comparable new-build schemes listed. 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, all substantially lower entry points, but none holds a direct beachfront position with sea views from the principal rooms. The price difference reflects three factors: location within the plot (first line versus inland), orientation and view corridors, and the inclusion of a private solarium as separate outdoor space. Within Calahonda itself, resale pricing generally scales with distance from the shore; properties on the beach side of the A7 command premiums over those on the inland side, where road noise and the loss of sea views reduce values. Regionally, Calahonda sits between Marbella and Fuengirola, both roughly 15 minutes away. Marbella's average transaction values run higher, particularly west of the town centre toward Puerto Banús, while Fuengirola offers a denser urban environment with a commuter rail line to Málaga that Calahonda lacks, the C1 line stops at Fuengirola terminus, requiring a bus or taxi for the final leg. The recorded 3,800 property transactions in the surrounding data set indicate an active resale market, which matters for liquidity, and the presence of 10 hotels with 2,131 beds plus permanent residential infrastructure suggests year-round letting demand, subject to Mijas' tourist licensing regulations. Buyers weighing this penthouse against new-build alternatives should weigh the immediate availability and established community against the newer buildings' energy certificates, developer warranties and communal facilities, a trade-off typical of the Costa del Sol resale versus new-build decision.
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