A building plot of 2,070 square metres on Calle Lucena in Calahonda, Mijas, offered at a fixed asking price of €1,295,000. The plot is described as the last remaining undeveloped parcel in an established residential area, with a sloping topography, a southwest-facing orientation and panoramic sea views possible from the upper floors of any future construction. The beach at Playa de Calahonda lies approximately 1 km away as the crow flies, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport roughly 28 km in a straight line. Urban planning rules permit one to four villas with a maximum buildable footprint of 35%.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The plot sits in Calahonda, a residential area within the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Marbella lies 15 km away as the crow flies and Málaga 37 km. The nearest beach is approximately 1 km in a straight line, with a moderate gradient of 5.5% towards the coast. Golf facilities, shops and services of the surrounding urbanisation are within short reach.
The parcel suits a buyer seeking to develop a custom villa or up to four family homes in an established neighbourhood. The southwest orientation supports afternoon and evening sun on terraces, and the elevated, sloping position allows sea views from upper floors. Daily amenities, including restaurants, pharmacies and banks, are concentrated within roughly 2 km.
This concerns an existing plot rather than a new-build development with a delivery programme. The land itself is key-ready for sale; any construction depends on the buyer's own planning and permitting process. The vendor states that building regulations allow up to 725 m² of built area across ground and first floors, plus a basement level outside that limit, with a 3-metre boundary setback.
The plot contains no existing dwelling, no bedrooms or bathrooms, and no fitted services typical of a completed home. It is sloping, which affects construction method and cost. The number of villas, the buildable percentage and setbacks are fixed by planning rules; the buyer cannot exceed the stated 35% footprint above basement level. No completion date applies, as construction has not started.
Ref: VL132197
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This plot fits a specific buyer profile: someone who wants to design and build their own home on the Costa del Sol rather than purchase a finished property. It also suits a small developer or a family group intending to build up to four villas on a single parcel, within the planning limits stated. The established surroundings matter here. A buyer who wants to avoid living alongside years of neighbouring construction may place value on the fact that this is the last undeveloped plot in the area. The southwest orientation and elevated position suit buyers for whom afternoon sun and sea views from the main living floors are priorities; the sloping terrain makes those views possible but also shapes the design and budget. Practical considerations include the need for a car for most longer journeys, although daily amenities are dense within 2 km. Golf players will note two clubs within about 600 metres. The plot is less suitable for buyers seeking an immediately habitable home, rental income from day one, or a low-maintenance lock-and-leave property, since construction, permits and site management all fall to the future owner. Buyers unfamiliar with Spanish land-purchase processes should also factor in legal due diligence on planning status before committing.
As a plot sale, no finishing, materials or technical installations are included; the quality of any future home is determined entirely by the buyer's building programme. What can be assessed factually are the plot's physical characteristics and planning parameters. The terrain is sloping with a southwest-facing orientation, which typically allows construction stepped into the slope, with living areas raised to capture sea views and a basement level excavated into the hillside. Planning rules permit up to four family villas with a combined maximum buildable area of 35% of the plot, 725 m², distributed over ground and first floors. A basement may be added, and its floor area falls outside the 35% cap, which is significant for parking, storage or additional rooms. A minimum setback of 3 metres from the plot boundaries applies. Infrastructure in the surrounding urbanisation, roads, street lighting, water and electricity connections serving neighbouring homes, is already in place, which generally simplifies connections for a new build compared with a remote rural plot. Buyers should verify connection points and capacity with the utility companies and confirm the current planning certificate with the municipality of Mijas, as regulations can be updated over time. A geotechnical survey of the sloping ground is a standard preliminary step to establish foundation requirements and construction costs.
The plot is offered as an existing asset at a fixed asking price of €1,295,000, not a from-price within a developer's price list. That price buys land alone: 2,070 m² with planning permission for one to four villas and a maximum above-ground buildable area of 725 m², plus a basement excluded from that limit. Buyers should budget separately for design, permits, construction and connection costs. Compared with the regional new-build market, where comparable apartments in Torre del Mar, Mijas and Estepona start between roughly €205,000 and €322,000, this plot is positioned as a land purchase for custom development rather than a turnkey home. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard purchase process.
Calahonda is a mature, low-rise urbanisation between Fuengirola and Marbella, built up over decades around residential streets, green zones and small commercial centres. The plot on Calle Lucena is described as the last undeveloped parcel in its immediate surroundings, which is relevant for anyone valuing a settled neighbourhood over a construction zone: the character of the street is already established, and future building works would be the exception rather than the norm. Daily life in the area is car-oriented but locally compact. Within a 2 km radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, meaning routine errands rarely require a longer trip. Two health centres serve the district, and the wider area counts 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, with the English International College 7 km away as the crow flies. For leisure, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol lie about 600 metres away, Cabopino Golf 2.1 km, and the marina at Puerto Cabopino 2.3 km. The nearest beach is roughly 1 km in a straight line, reachable on foot for most residents, though the moderate slope of 5.5% means the return walk climbs noticeably. Public transport exists, 4 lines and 50 stops, but service frequency is limited compared with the coastal towns, so a car remains the practical default. The climate supports outdoor use for most of the year, with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of about five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or more.
Life in Calahonda revolves around a mix of permanent residents and second-home owners, with the rhythm of a mature coastal urbanisation rather than a resort. The immediate area offers a dense spread of everyday services: with 38 restaurants and 15 cafés within 2 km, dining options range from neighbourhood bars to international kitchens, without needing to drive into Marbella or Fuengirola. Shopping for groceries, pharmacy visits and banking are all short trips. The area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale and rental market, and tourism infrastructure, 10 hotels with roughly 2,131 beds, is modest relative to the built-up residential base, so the district does not depend on seasonal visitors. Golf is a defining feature of the surroundings: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol sit about 600 metres from the plot, Cabopino Golf 2.1 km and El Soto Golf 3.6 km. For days off, the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas is 3.9 km away, and Puerto Cabopino's marina, 2.3 km, offers moinas, waterfront dining and a protected pine-backed beach setting. Outside the summer months the area quiets down considerably, which long-term residents generally experience as a return to normality rather than as a shutdown.
The map shows the plot's position within Calahonda, on the Mijas coast between Marbella and Fuengirola. Note the proximity of the golf clubs to the northeast, the beaches about 1 km south, and the marina at Cabopino slightly further east, the essence of this stretch of the Costa del Sol captured within a few kilometres.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a mid-coast position on the Costa del Sol, administratively part of Mijas in the province of Málaga. Marbella lies 15 km to the southwest as the crow flies and Málaga city 37 km to the northeast, placing the plot between the region's two principal urban anchors while remaining outside their immediate density. Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas sit a short drive along the coast for everyday variety. Within this geography, Calahonda functions as a self-contained residential district with its own commercial fabric, rather than a dependency of its larger neighbours, a position that explains both its quiet street character and its reliance on private transport.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies approximately 1 km away as the crow flies, with the gradient from the plot towards the sea measured at a moderate 5.5%. Other beaches, La Luna-Royale at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km straight-line, extend the choice along the same stretch of coast. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 28 km away in a straight line, with a drive time of under 30 minutes according to the vendor; Gibraltar Airport is about 68 km away. By car, Marbella is 15 km as the crow flies and Málaga city 37 km, both reachable via the A-7 coastal road and the AP-7 toll motorway that run behind the urbanisation. Public transport consists of 4 bus lines with 50 stops in the area, workable for coastal hops but limited in frequency; most residents rely on a private car. Within 2 km, the density of amenities, restaurants, pharmacies, banks, cafés, means daily errands rarely exceed a few minutes' drive. The English International College lies 7 km away in a straight line for families considering international schooling.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Calahonda sits at an elevation of about 55 metres above sea level, low enough to keep the beach within walking distance yet high enough, combined with the plot's sloping position, to open sea views from raised floors. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, meaning mild winters in which outdoor living remains practical, and warm summers moderated by the sea breeze. The swimming season lasts approximately five months, during which water temperatures hold at 20°C or above, roughly from late spring into early autumn. The moderate gradient towards the coast has a practical side: it provides natural drainage and view lines, but also means some walks home involve a climb. Greenery in the area consists of urbanised gardens, golf course landscaping and the pine stands near Cabopino to the east. Sunshine hours on this stretch of the Costa del Sol are among the highest in Spain, which matters for a southwest-facing plot: afternoon and evening light falls on the main orientation, and a future terrace would catch the sunset over the sea.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The closest beach, Playa de Calahonda, is roughly 1 km away in a straight line, with two more beaches within 1.3 km. The wider region counts six Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva and La Guardia, reflecting consistent water quality and services along this section of coast. Puerto Cabopino, 2.3 km away, is a small marina surrounded by dunes and pine trees, known for its sheltered setting and waterfront restaurants. Golf dominates the recreational offer: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are about 600 metres from the plot, Cabopino Golf 2.1 km, El Soto Golf 3.6 km and a par-3 course 4.1 km, an unusual concentration of options within a short radius. Other sports facilities include Finca Naundrup at 1 km. For walking and viewpoints, La Cala de Mijas lies 3.9 km away, where the old watchtower and seafront promenade mark the start of coastal footpaths. The mix suits a household that divides leisure between the beach, fairways and marina-side dining, all reachable without long drives.
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
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this plot occupies a distinct category. The comparable projects listed, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950, are turnkey apartment developments aimed at buyers wanting a finished home with communal facilities. A €1,295,000 land purchase sits outside that logic: it addresses buyers who intend to commission their own construction and accept the associated timeline, costs and coordination. Positionally, Calahonda differs from each of those locations. Torre del Mar lies on the eastern Costa del Sol, east of Málaga, with a more Spanish residential profile and cooler winter winds. Estepona, further west, has seen a wave of new-build development with modern apartment complexes near the town's regenerated centre. Mijas, the municipality Calahonda belongs to, spans both the coastal strip and the white village in the hills; the coastal zone where this plot lies is low-rise, mature and fully built out, the vendor's claim that this is the last undeveloped parcel in the immediate area is consistent with that urbanised character. The practical trade-off for buyers is clear: turnkey developments offer predictability and immediate use, while this plot offers design freedom, sea views from raised floors thanks to the slope, and up to four dwellings within planning limits, against construction risk and a longer horizon before any return, whether personal or rental. Land values in the Mijas, Marbella corridor have historically held firmer than in the eastern Costa del Sol, supported by demand for custom villas near golf and beach amenities, and the plot's position 15 km from Marbella places it inside that demand catchment. Buyers comparing options should weigh total project cost, land plus build, rather than the plot price alone against completed-home alternatives.
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