A recently refurbished detached villa with three bedrooms and two bathrooms, situated in Lower Calahonda on the Mijas Costa, approximately eight minutes' walk from the beach and coastal boardwalk. The property offers 100 m² of living space on a 362 m² plot with a private pool, a south to south-west facing patio garden and a roof solarium with a small sea view. The asking price is fixed at €599,500. The house dates from 1970 and has been modernised throughout, including an open-plan living area, a fitted kitchen with integrated appliances and air conditioning in all three bedrooms. Local shops, bars and restaurants begin around four minutes' walk away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Lower Calahonda, between Cabopino Marina and La Cala de Mijas, two well-known coastal centres. The beach at Playa de Calahonda lies about 1.0 km away as the crow flies, reached on foot in roughly eight minutes. Marbella is 15 km distant in a straight line and Málaga 37 km. Within 2 km there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 9 banks.
The house suits a household seeking a manageable detached property within walking distance of daily amenities. Three double bedrooms, two with refurbished en-suite shower rooms, cover standard family needs. The private pool, outside kitchen and bar area, and solarium provide outdoor living space, while an additional communal pool sits minutes away. A storage room and easy-maintenance garden reduce upkeep.
This is an existing home, originally completed in 1970 and recently refurbished, offered key-ready. There is no construction phase or delivery schedule to take into account; the buyer can occupy the property directly after purchase. All dates and completion statements from the vendor are indicative and should be verified during the purchase process.
The property offers street parking only, with no private garage or driveway. Living space is 100 m² on a 362 m² plot, which is compact for a detached villa. There are three bedrooms rather than four or more. The house retains a 1970 structure despite the refurbishment. Buyers should note the moderate 5.5% gradient between the house and the beach.
Ref: VL882474
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer moving up from an apartment to a detached house will find the transition manageable here: the plot is modest at 362 m², the garden is low-maintenance and the private pool requires routine care rather than extensive landscaping. A household relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol benefits from walking access to supermarkets, pharmacies, banks and medical centres, plus 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, with the English International College 7.0 km away as the crow flies. Buyers seeking a second home within short travelling distance of the airport will note Malaga-Costa del Sol at roughly 28 km straight-line. Investors considering rental use have a three-bedroom detached product with a pool in a high-demand beach town, an established profile on the Mijas Costa. The house is less suitable for buyers requiring a private garage, four or more bedrooms, or large plot sizes. Those wanting complete silence should also weigh the commercial-area setting, which brings proximity to bars and restaurants and the seasonal activity that comes with it.
The refurbishment level is documented in the fixtures list. The kitchen is a modern white fitted unit with extensive storage, a wood-effect worktop and integrated appliances: oven, hob, extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge-freezer. Two of the three bedrooms have refurbished en-suite shower rooms, and the images show contemporary vanity units and walk-in showers. All three bedrooms have modern air-conditioning units, providing cooling in summer; the fireplace in the lounge offers supplementary heating in cooler months. The bi-folding doors connecting the living space to the patio are new and represent one of the more significant investments of the renovation, both for light and for indoor-outdoor use. The property retains some original character alongside these updates. Structural elements date from 1970, so buyers may wish to have a technical survey assess the original build fabric, insulation and electrical installation, as refurbishment typically addresses finishes and services visible in daily use. A storage room and a cloakroom with hand basin and WC add practical capacity. The overall condition is listed as excellent and recently refurbished. No energy performance details have been disclosed and should be requested during due diligence.
The villa is offered at a fixed asking price of €599,500 as an existing, key-ready home. This price reflects a recently refurbished detached property with a private pool within walking distance of the beach in Lower Calahonda. Recurring costs disclosed by the vendor are: IBI (council tax) of approximately €541 per year, basura (rubbish tax) of approximately €150 per year and community charges of approximately €45 per month. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process. All figures stated by the vendor are indicative and should be confirmed with the agent and notary.
Daily life here centres on the walkable scale of Lower Calahonda. The entrance hall opens onto an open-plan layout that connects the living and dining areas, a sit-up bar and the kitchen, with bi-folding doors joining this space to the rear patio and pool. The lounge retains a feature fireplace. A second inner hallway leads to a cloakroom and the three double bedrooms, all with fitted wardrobes and air conditioning. Outdoors, the front garden offers shade while the rear patio, oriented south to south-west, catches afternoon and evening sun around the pool, with an outside kitchen, bar and barbecue area and stairs up to a roof solarium with a small sea view. The morning routine can involve a walk along the coastal boardwalk that links the Mijas Costa beach towns; the main shopping and restaurant streets begin roughly four minutes from the door. The setting is classed as a commercial area close to shops, the sea and the town, which means activity levels are higher than in a purely residential zone, particularly in summer. Outside the holiday season the neighbourhood quietens considerably. For households wanting a larger swim, the communal pool and garden are a few minutes' walk away. The configuration works for permanent residence, a second home or rental use, with three double bedrooms accommodating a family or guests.
Lower Calahonda functions as a established beach-town district with a full daily-service layer. Within 2 km there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, meaning most errands are walkable. Two health centres serve the area. The coastal boardwalk links the Mijas Costa beach towns, giving pedestrians a car-free route along the shore toward La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away as the crow flies. Puerto Cabopino marina lies 2.3 km distant in a straight line, offering a second cluster of dining and moorings. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 50 stops, connecting the district along the coast road; a car is convenient for Marbella (15 km straight-line) and Málaga (37 km) but is not strictly necessary for daily needs. Tourism infrastructure, 10 hotels with 2,131 beds, indicates a seasonal population peak in summer. Housing turnover in the area runs at roughly 3,800 transactions per year, a liquid market by regional standards. The elevation of 55 m above sea level and the 5.5% gradient to the beach mean the walk back from the shore involves a moderate but ordinary incline.
The map shows the villa's position in Lower Calahonda relative to the beach at 1.0 km, Cabopino Marina at 2.3 km and La Cala de Mijas at 3.9 km, all straight-line distances. Marbella lies 15 km west and Málaga city 37 km east along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda sits on the Mijas Costa between Fuengirola and Marbella, roughly 37 km straight-line from Málaga city and 15 km from Marbella. Its position between Cabopino Marina and La Cala de Mijas places it in one of the central bands of the Costa del Sol, with equal reach toward the Marbella property market to the west and the Málaga metropolitan area to the east. The district combines residential permanence with tourism, 10 hotels and 2,131 beds, which shapes both the service level and the seasonal rhythm of the area.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, is 1.0 km away as the crow flies, about eight minutes on foot; La Luna-Royale Beach (1.1 km) and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera (1.3 km) offer alternatives. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 28 km away in a straight line, and Gibraltar Airport about 68 km, giving two flight options. By car, Marbella is 15 km straight-line distant and Málaga city 37 km. Golf is well represented: Cabopino golf at 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a Par 3 course at 4.1 km, all straight-line distances. Sports facilities closer to hand include La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol, each 0.6 km away. Public transport covers the district with 4 lines and 50 stops, so coastal travel without a car is feasible, though road distance may exceed straight-line figures.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical eastern Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of five months during which sea water reaches at least 20°C. The elevation of 55 metres keeps the property close to sea level without being directly on the beachfront, and the moderate 5.5% gradient to the shore provides some natural drainage and slight elevation over the coastline. The south to south-west orientation of the rear patio means the pool area collects afternoon and evening sun, while the front garden offers shaded seating during the hottest hours, a practical arrangement for the summer months, when shade matters as much as sunshine. The roof solarium adds a third micro-climate, exposed to sun throughout the day with a small sea view. Rainfall concentrates outside the summer season, keeping garden maintenance light for most of the year, consistent with the easy-maintenance garden listed for the property.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access is the defining recreational asset: three beaches lie within 1.3 km straight-line, led by Playa de Calahonda at 1.0 km. The wider region records six Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva and Playa Granada, indicating monitored water quality along this stretch of coast. The boardwalk joining the Mijas Costa beach towns extends walking and cycling options beyond the immediate beaches. 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, with La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol sports centres within 0.6 km. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away in a straight line, provides moorings and waterfront dining. At home, recreation is anchored by the private pool, the outside kitchen and barbecue area, and the communal pool a few minutes' walk away for longer swimming.
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 wider Málaga coastal market, this villa occupies a specific niche: an existing, key-ready detached house with a private pool under €600,000, within walking distance of the beach. New-build alternatives listed in the region sit at different price points and product types. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, but these are new-build developments where the from-price typically corresponds to the smallest apartment units rather than detached villas. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000, again as a development price list. Against those, a refurbished detached villa at €599,500 in Lower Calahonda competes on product type and immediacy: no construction phase, no delivery risk and no waiting period. Location-wise, Calahonda sits between Marbella (15 km straight-line) and the Málaga metropolitan area (37 km), generally at lower price levels than central Marbella or beachfront Estepona, which is consistent with its position as one of the more requested but still moderately priced beach-town areas on the Mijas Costa. The local market records roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating steady liquidity for resale in the district. Buyers comparing options should weigh the trade-off directly: a new-build apartment elsewhere at a lower entry price, versus a 1970-built detached villa here with refurbishment already completed, a private pool and a plot of 362 m². The 1970 structure and the street-parking situation are the two factors that most differentiate it from modern new-build competitors, where underground parking and current building standards are standard.
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