A renovated three-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse of 95 m² in the established urbanisation of Calahonda, situated between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The home forms part of a green community next to La Siesta Golf and offers sea views from its private terrace and solarium. The asking price is fixed at €470,000 and the property is key-ready, completed in 1988 and since modernised with a new kitchen, two new bathrooms, electric shutters and hot-and-cold air conditioning. The beach lies approximately 1 km away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse stands in an urbanisation bordering La Siesta Golf, roughly 1 km from Playa de Calahonda as the crow flies. Club del Sol with its tennis, padel and squash facilities is about 600 m away. Marbella lies 15 km along the coast and Málaga 37 km, giving access to both a resort town and a provincial capital.
The layout provides three bedrooms, two bathrooms and 95 m² of living space, with a covered terrace, a private solarium reached by spiral staircase and a built-in barbecue. Air conditioning, a fireplace and fitted wardrobes support year-round use. The community adds landscaped gardens and three communal pools, while parking is communal.
This is not a new-build project. The property was completed in 1988 and has since been renovated, with a renewed kitchen, two newly fitted bathrooms and new sliding glass doors. It is key-ready, meaning the buyer can move in directly after completion of the purchase. No construction phase or delivery period applies.
The penthouse sits on the second floor of a building without a lift, and additional steps exist within the urbanisation. There is no private pool, only communal pools, and parking is communal rather than private. The property currently holds no tourist licence, although the community permits short-term rentals. The gradient to the beach is moderate at 5.5%.
This penthouse suits buyers in several recognisable situations. A first is the Northern European household seeking a low-maintenance second home: the renovated kitchen and bathrooms, the communal pools and gardens, and the walking distance to the beach reduce the practical burden of ownership, while the fixed price gives certainty about the total outlay. A second situation is the buyer planning partial or full relocation to the Costa del Sol. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms accommodate a couple with children or regular guests, and the presence of fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools in the wider area, plus an international college 7 km away, makes the location workable for families. The working fireplace and year-round climate control support permanent residence rather than seasonal use only. A third situation is the investor. The community permits short-term rentals and Calahonda's established tourism base, ten hotels and over 2,100 beds nearby, indicates steady seasonal demand. However, the property currently holds no tourist licence, so an investor would need to factor in the application process before letting it legally on a short-term basis. The property fits less well for buyers who require lift access, since the unit is on the second floor without one, or those wanting a private pool and private parking. The moderate gradient back from the beach also deserves a visit in person before deciding.
The penthouse was built in 1988 and has since undergone a documented renovation. The kitchen is modern, with white cabinetry and integrated sink units; both bathrooms have been newly fitted, one with a vanity mirror unit and one with a full wall mirror. The sliding glass doors between the living room and terrace are new, as are the electric shutters on all windows, a feature that improves both insulation and daily convenience. Climate control is twofold: hot-and-cold air conditioning throughout the home and a working fireplace in the living room. This combination covers the full range of coastal temperatures, from July and August heat to the cooler evenings of December and January. Fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms provide storage without taking up floor space in the 95 m² layout. The building's age is relevant context. A 1988 construction carries the typical Spanish build standards of that period, which generally means solid concrete structures but lower baseline insulation than current regulations require. The renovation appears focused on the interior and fittings rather than on the building envelope. Buyers assessing long-term running costs should therefore ask about the community's maintenance plans and any recent works to roofs, facades or windows at building level. The condition is listed as good, and the property is sold key-ready.
The property carries a fixed asking price of €470,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build development with a price list, so no from-price or unit variation applies. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast currently start at around €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, though these concern smaller or differently positioned units. The home is key-ready and can be transferred upon completion of the standard purchase process. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's situation.
Daily life in this Calahonda penthouse revolves around indoor-outdoor living. The living and dining area connects through sliding glass doors to a covered terrace with sea views, space for dining and a built-in barbecue. A spiral staircase leads from the terrace to a private solarium, effectively adding a second outdoor room for much of the year. The south-easterly to south-westerly orientation means the outdoor spaces receive sun across the middle of the day and into the afternoon. Inside, the 95 m² are arranged around three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom has mirrored fitted wardrobes; all windows carry electric shutters; and hot-and-cold air conditioning regulates the temperature in every season. The working fireplace gives the living room a focal point during the cooler winter months, when daytime temperatures on the coast remain mild but evenings can cool down. The rhythm of the area is that of an established residential urbanisation. Mornings can start with a walk or a round on the adjacent golf course; afternoons can be spent at one of the three communal pools or at the beach roughly a kilometre away downhill. The return walk climbs a moderate gradient, which some residents avoid by taking a taxi. With 38 restaurants, 15 cafés and several supermarkets-scale amenities within 2 km, most daily errands do not require a car, although most households keep one for trips to Marbella or Fuengirola.
Calahonda functions as a self-contained urbanisation between Fuengirola and Marbella. Within 2 km of the penthouse there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, a density that makes daily life practical without leaving the area. Two health centres serve the wider district, and 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools indicate a year-round resident population rather than a purely seasonal one. Sports facilities sit unusually close. La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are both around 600 m away, the latter offering tennis, padel and squash. Cabopino golf course lies 2.1 km away and El Soto Golf 3.6 km, giving golfers several options within a short drive. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km along the coast, adds a sheltered harbour with restaurants and boat services. The area is not remote but not urban either: it has the rhythm of a residential resort, busier in July and August, considerably quieter from November to March. Four public transport lines with around 50 stops connect Calahonda to Fuengirola and Marbella, so a car is useful but not strictly essential. With roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year in the district, the resale market is active, which matters for anyone considering eventual exit.
The map shows the penthouse's position within the Calahonda urbanisation, directly bordered by La Siesta Golf and about a kilometre inland from the beach. The cluster of amenities within 2 km, the coastal road linking Fuengirola and Marbella, and the airport 28 km to the north-east frame the location.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda sits in the municipality of Mijas, in the central band of the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella, 15 km to the west, is the nearest major centre with about 148,000 inhabitants; Málaga, 37 km to the east, is the provincial capital with roughly 579,000. This places the penthouse within easy reach of two different urban worlds, Marbella's resort economy and Málaga's cultural and commercial offer, while living in a quieter residential setting at a lower price point than either.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies 1.0 km away as the crow flies, with La Luna-Royale Beach at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km. The walk down is direct; the return has a moderate gradient of 5.5%. Marbella is 15 km away in a straight line and Málaga 37 km, both reachable by car or by the coastal bus lines. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies approximately 28 km away as the crow flies, making flight connections straightforward for international owners. Gibraltar Airport is around 68 km to the south-west. All distances given are straight-line; actual road distances and travel times are longer. For daily needs, the concentration of shops, pharmacies and restaurants within 2 km means most errands can be done on foot or with a short drive. Golf, tennis and padel are effectively on the doorstep. Public transport exists, four lines and some 50 stops, but frequencies are limited outside peak season, so most residents rely on a car for regional trips.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Calahonda lies at 55 m above sea level on the lower slopes of the coastal hills. The elevation, combined with the 5.5% gradient down to the sea, gives the penthouse its sea and golf views from the terrace and solarium. The terrain is walkable but not flat; buyers with mobility considerations should test the routes in person. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. The swimming season, when sea water holds at 20°C or above, runs about five months, roughly from late May to late October. Winters are mild: this is the period when the fireplace earns its place, and when the coast is at its quietest. Sunshine hours follow the classic Costa del Sol pattern of long bright summers and clear, bright winter days, which is what makes outdoor spaces such as the solarium usable for most of the year rather than for one season only.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 1.3 km of the property, with Playa de Calahonda the closest at 1.0 km as the crow flies. The wider coastline of Málaga province holds a series of Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva just east of Calahonda, reflecting water quality and lifeguard standards along this stretch. Golf is the area's strongest recreational card. La Siesta Golf Club borders the community directly, Club del Sol lies 600 m away, Cabopino golf course is 2.1 km away, El Soto Golf 3.6 km and a par-3 course 4.1 km. This concentration gives residents a choice of courses within a ten-minute radius. For those who prefer land over sea, the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, offers walks along the coastal path, and the hinterland of Mijas provides hiking routes within a short drive. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, combines moorings with waterside dining and seasonal water sports.
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: VL406452
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
At a fixed asking price of €470,000, this penthouse positions itself above the entry-level new-build market on the Costa del Sol. Comparable new developments include Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000). Those prices are starting points for the smallest units in each project, so the comparison is not one-for-one, but the pattern is clear: buyers at this budget can choose between more space and an established location on one hand, or new construction further from the central coast on the other. Calahonda's strength is centrality within the Costa del Sol. It lies between Fuengirola and Marbella, 37 km from Málaga and 15 km from Marbella, with the airport 28 km away. Torre del Mar and Estepona are both further from the airport and from Marbella, which matters for owners who travel frequently. The resale market here is also deep: around 3,800 housing transactions per year in the district indicate liquidity that smaller resort pockets lack. The trade-off is age. A 1988 building carries older construction standards than a 2020s development, and the unit is on the second floor without a lift. New-build buyers in Lantana or Etherna receive modern insulation, warranties and typically a private parking space; buyers here receive 95 m² of renovated space, a solarium, a golf-side setting and a mature community with three pools, amenities that new projects often charge for through higher community fees. Which side of that trade-off fits depends on whether the buyer prioritises building age or location and established surroundings.
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