This modernised three-bedroom penthouse is situated in the Calahonda Golf gated community in Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 110 m² of living space, two bathrooms, a private rooftop solarium, a terrace off the main living area, garage parking and a storage room. Built in 1989 and now key-ready, the home looks out over the golf course towards the mountains and the sea. The asking price is a fixed €549,500. Residents share three communal pools and landscaped gardens within the urbanisation, with the nearest beach roughly one kilometre away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Calahonda sits between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Mijas coast, at approximately 55 metres above sea level. The penthouse stands within a gated golf-side community. Playa de Calahonda lies about 1 km away in a straight line, with a moderate gradient of 5.5% towards the shore. Marbella is 15 km away as the crow flies; Málaga city 37 km.
The layout serves three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 110 m², with an open-plan living and dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom and its own private terrace. A private rooftop solarium adds outdoor space, and garage parking plus a storage room are included. Air conditioning is installed, with pre-installation noted in the data.
This is an existing home, completed in 1989 and described as modernised and key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to consider. Any refurbishment works already carried out are reflected in the current condition described as excellent; future renovation decisions rest with the buyer.
The property has no private pool; swimming facilities are the three communal pools of the urbanisation. There is no private garden, only communal landscaped grounds. Living space is 110 m², which sets limits on interior scale. The building dates from 1989, so construction standards of that period apply. No lift, heating type or plot details are available in the data.
Ref: VL901549
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This penthouse fits buyers seeking a move-in-ready home on the Costa del Sol without a construction waiting period. It suits those who value outdoor living space: the combination of a main terrace, a private bedroom terrace and a rooftop solarium provides three distinct outdoor areas, which is relatively generous for a 110 m² apartment. Households needing three bedrooms and two bathrooms, with the main bedroom acting as a suite, will find the layout workable for family use or for hosting guests. Golf players and sports-oriented residents benefit from the frontline golf setting and the proximity of sports clubs at about 600 metres. Buyers who want a coastal but not directly beachfront location may appreciate the 1 km distance to Playa de Calahonda, which keeps the sea walkable while removing the most intense beachfront traffic and noise. The property is less obvious for buyers wanting a large interior footprint, a private pool or a private garden, since communal facilities cover those functions here. Those preferring a brand-new building with modern construction standards should note the 1989 build year. A car remains practical for regional trips, Marbella at 15 km and Málaga at 37 km straight-line are comfortable drives but not walking distance, so buyers intending to live entirely car-free should weigh the bus network, which covers 4 lines with 50 stops in the area, against their travel habits.
The property is described as modernised and in excellent condition, which in practical terms means the interior has been updated after the original 1989 construction. The kitchen is fully equipped with a contemporary finish, and the photography shows a modern living-dining room with a fireplace, a main bedroom with direct outdoor access, and large windows with curtains in the secondary bedrooms. Climate control is a defining technical feature: air conditioning is installed, hot-air A/C is listed, and a pre-installation is noted, allowing further system extension if desired. Because the building dates from 1989, structural characteristics such as wall thickness, insulation standards and glazing follow the construction norms of that period unless subsequently upgraded, which the data does not specify, buyers are advised to verify these points during a viewing or technical survey. The outdoor construction is specific to this property type: the main terrace sits off the living area, the main bedroom has its own terrace, and the private rooftop solarium sits above the apartment, which involves exposed exterior surfaces that require periodic maintenance. Parking and storage are solved internally, with an included garage space and a storage room, a functional advantage over street-parking situations common in older coastal urbanisations. The communal infrastructure consists of three pools and landscaped gardens maintained by the community, the costs of which are typically shared through community fees; the data does not state the annual fee, so this should be requested separately. No information is available on the energy performance, heating system beyond A/C, or lift access, and these gaps are worth clarifying before purchase.
The asking price is a fixed €549,500 for the complete property, including the garage space and storage room. This concerns an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build price list, so there are no unit variations or phase-dependent pricing. At 110 m² of living space, the price corresponds to roughly €4,995 per square metre of interior area, excluding the terraces and solarium, which add substantially to usable outdoor space. For context, comparable new-build projects elsewhere on the coast start lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, though those are different product types, locations and build years. Local market activity in the area runs at roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around its layered outdoor spaces and the rhythm of a golf-side urbanisation. Mornings can start on the main terrace off the living area, which faces south and west, catching sun through the middle of the day and into the evening. The private rooftop solarium provides a second, higher vantage point across the golf course towards the mountains and the sea, usable for meals, sunbathing or simply reading above the treeline. Inside, the open-plan living and dining area with fireplace connects the kitchen, dining and lounge functions in one continuous space of 110 m², which keeps the interior compact but sociable. The main bedroom, with its en-suite bathroom and private terrace, functions almost as a self-contained suite, while the two further bedrooms share the second bathroom. Practical arrivals are handled through the included garage space and storage room, which simplifies luggage, sports equipment and grocery runs. The gated community adds a defined boundary to daily life: three communal pools and lawned gardens serve as the social outdoor areas, partly replacing what a private garden would offer. Calahonda itself operates as a year-round residential area with a strong service base, the data lists 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 9 banks within 2 km, meaning that everyday shopping and dining do not require a car, though most residents use one. The golf course setting means the immediate surroundings are green and quiet, with sports clubs such as La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol roughly 600 metres away in a straight line. Out of the summer season, the area retains its permanent population and services, so the neighbourhood does not empty out in the way purely resort-driven zones do.
The immediate surroundings combine a green golf-side setting with dense everyday amenities. Within a 2 km radius, the data counts 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, which places daily services within walking or short driving distance. Education is well represented, with 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the area, and the English International College lies 7 km away as the crow flies for internationally oriented schooling. Two health centres serve the local population. Sports facilities cluster nearby: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol at roughly 600 metres straight-line, and Finca Naundrup at 1.0 km. Golfers can reach Cabopino golf at 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a Par 3 course at 4.1 km. The coastline offers several beaches, Playa de Calahonda at 1.0 km, La Luna-Royale Beach at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km, while Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, adds a harbour setting with moored boats and waterfront dining. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, marks the neighbouring village centre. Tourism is present but moderate, with 10 hotels and 2,131 beds, meaning the area supports visitors without being dominated by seasonal hotel traffic.
The map shows the penthouse within the Calahonda Golf urbanisation on the Mijas coast, with the golf course directly in front and the beach about one kilometre away as the crow flies. Marbella lies 15 km southwest, Málaga city 37 km northeast, and the nearest airports at 28 km (Málaga) and 68 km (Gibraltar) straight-line.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol, between Fuengirola to the northeast and Marbella 15 km to the southwest. Málaga city and its airport anchor the region 37 km and 28 km away respectively, while Gibraltar lies 68 km to the south. This positioning places the property within comfortable range of both the Marbella lifestyle circuit and the cultural and transport hub of Málaga, while remaining in a residential, service-rich zone rather than a hotel district. The area forms part of the Mijas coastline, one of the most transacted residential zones on the coast.
Access to the wider region runs through the coastal A-7/AP-7 corridor, which connects Calahonda to both directions of the Costa del Sol. Málaga city lies 37 km away as the crow flies and Marbella 15 km; road distances are longer, and both are practical car journeys. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 28 km in a straight line, making flights reachable within a normal half-hour-plus drive depending on traffic. Gibraltar Airport (GIB) sits roughly 68 km away to the southwest, offering an alternative route to southern destinations. Public transport consists of 4 bus lines with 50 stops in the area, sufficient for connections along the coast but generally not for door-to-door regional travel, so a car remains the practical standard for residents. Within the urbanisation itself, distances are walkable: the golf and sports clubs are about 600 metres away, the nearest beach roughly 1 km with a moderate 5.5% gradient on the route down, and shops and restaurants within 2 km. The beach walk back uphill is noticeable but not steep by Costa del Sol standards.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Calahonda sits at approximately 55 metres above sea level, low on the coastal shelf with a moderate gradient towards the shore. The climate data reports an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, consistent with the Mediterranean pattern of the southern Spanish coast. The swimming season extends to roughly five months per year with sea temperatures of 20°C or above, which in practice runs from late spring into early autumn. Sunshine hours are high year-round, matching the regional reputation of the Costa del Sol. The elevation and south-to-west orientation of the penthouse support afternoon and evening sun on the terraces and solarium, while the golf course in front provides an open, green view corridor towards the mountains and sea rather than a built-up outlook. The natural surroundings combine coastal proximity with the green belt of the golf course and the hillside behind.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies about 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 offering alternatives along the same stretch of coast. The wider municipality holds six Blue Flag beaches, including Del Cañon-La Pelá, La Guardia, Playa Granada, Salobreña and Torrenueva, indicating a high standard of water quality and services on the regional coastline. Golf forms the 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 sit alongside the clubs within the urbanisation itself. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, provides harbour-side recreation, dining and a sheltered anchorage. For active residents, the sports clubs at roughly 600 metres add tennis and fitness options, while the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, offers a scenic destination for walks and evening outings.
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 market, this penthouse occupies a distinct segment from the new-build projects commonly listed along the Costa del Sol. Comparable new developments such as Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) offer lower entry prices, but these are typically apartments in new constructions, often with construction timelines and without the mature setting of an established golf urbanisation. This property instead offers immediacy, key-ready, modernised, with a completed rooftop solarium and terraces, and a frontline golf location in Calahonda Golf, roughly 600 metres from the nearest sports clubs. At a fixed €549,500 for 110 m², the interior price per square metre sits above those new-build entry prices, which reflects the position on the central Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, the golf-side setting and the outdoor space included. Location-wise, Calahonda competes with zones such as La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, and Riviera del Sol, while Marbella at 15 km forms the premium reference point to the southwest. Local transaction volume of roughly 3,800 per year indicates an active resale market, which generally supports liquidity for established properties in this stretch of the Mijas coast. Buyers weighing this penthouse against new-build alternatives are effectively comparing immediacy, outdoor space and a mature community against newer construction standards, modern energy performance and developer payment structures. The 1989 build year places the property in the first wave of Costa del Sol urbanisations, with the corresponding established gardens, pool infrastructure and community organisation already in place.
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