A four-bedroom detached villa in the urbanisation of Calahonda, on the Málaga stretch of the Costa del Sol, offered at a fixed asking price of €468,500. The house was completed in 1993 and offers 159 m² of built living space with three bathrooms, a private garden, a private terrace and access to a communal pool. The property stands in an established residential area close to golf facilities, approximately 1 km as the crow flies from the nearest beach. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies around 28 km away in a direct line. The villa is key-ready and is listed in excellent condition.
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies the mid-segment for detached family homes. At a fixed asking price of €468,500 for 159 m² with four bedrooms, the price per square metre sits around €2,900, which is consistent with established resale housing in the Mijas Costa zone rather than with new-build pricing. Three current new-build projects in the region illustrate the contrast. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those projects, however, concern apartments and townhouses in different locations, while this listing concerns a detached house with private outdoor space in one of the coast's most central positions. The relevant trade-off is age against land and type: buyers comparing this villa with new-build alternatives weigh 1993 construction against the privacy of a detached property and its own garden. Location-wise, Calahonda is central between Fuengirola and Marbella, roughly 28 km as the crow flies from Málaga airport, which is closer than Estepona and considerably closer than Torre del Mar. The area's market activity is notable: around 3,800 housing transactions per year in the wider area indicate steady liquidity, relevant for buyers with an eventual resale horizon. Compared with Marbella itself, 15 km away, property prices in Calahonda are lower, and the urbanisation offers more everyday services than smaller coastal hamaments. Against Torre del Mar, Calahonda benefits from a warmer microclimate and better proximity to the airport; against Estepona, it trades newer development for a denser, longer-established service network. Buyers prioritising new-build energy standards, private pools and private garages will find better matches elsewhere in the region; buyers prioritising space, centrality and immediate availability may find this segment of the market more relevant.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa sits in the urbanisation of Calahonda, between Fuengirola and Marbella. The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies about 1 km away in a direct line, with a moderate gradient of roughly 5.5% towards the coast. Golf facilities such as La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are within about 600 metres. Marbella is 15 km away as the crow flies, Málaga city 37 km.
The house offers four bedrooms and three bathrooms across 159 m², which suits families or buyers wanting space for guests. A private garden and private terrace provide outdoor areas, while swimming is possible in the communal pool. The interior includes a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes, double glazing and a home office with sliding glass doors, which supports both permanent residence and working from home.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 1993 and is available key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The listed condition is excellent. Delivery dates for existing homes of this kind are indicative and depend on the completion of the standard Spanish purchase process, which typically takes several weeks after a reservation.
The property does not include private parking; parking is communal. The pool is also communal rather than private. There is no private garage, no lift, and the construction dates from 1993, so buyers should expect a building of its era rather than contemporary new-build specifications. No plot size has been published for this listing. The asking price is fixed at €468,500, not a starting price.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol who needs four bedrooms and three bathrooms within a moderate budget will find the layout practical, and the surrounding school offering, including an international college within roughly 7 km, supports that use. Buyers seeking a second home near the coast may value the key-ready condition, the private garden and the communal pool, which removes pool maintenance from the owner's responsibilities. The home office with sliding glass doors makes the house workable for remote professionals who split their year between northern Europe and southern Spain. Investors form a third group: the listing itself carries the investment and reduced-price categories, and the area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, which indicates an active resale and rental market with regular buyer interest. The property suits buyers who accept communal parking and a communal pool in exchange for a detached house with private outdoor space at this price level. It fits less well for buyers who require a private pool, a private garage or new-build energy standards; for those requirements, other segments of the market would need to be considered. Buyers who want to be within walking distance of a full town centre should also note that Calahonda is an urbanisation rather than a historic town, with Marbella and Fuengirola as the larger urban anchors reachable by car.
The villa was built in 1993 and is listed in excellent condition, which for a property of this age generally points to renovation or consistent maintenance by the owner. Photographs show a dining room with a chandelier and abstract art, a bedroom with a storage bed, a dining area with table, chairs and television, a home office with sliding glass doors, and a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower and contemporary sink unit. The documented features are concrete: double glazing throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, and a fully fitted kitchen, meaning appliances and cabinet work are included rather than to be installed. The interior layout of 159 m² across four bedrooms and three bathrooms suggests an average of roughly 40 m² per main room cluster, which is standard spatial generosity for this construction period. Buyers should treat a 1993 building realistically: construction standards of that era differ from current regulations on insulation, energy performance and accessibility. Double glazing is documented, which is the most relevant comfort upgrade for temperature and noise. The private terrace and private garden are finished outdoor areas. Structural and installation checks, electrics, plumbing, damp, are normally arranged through a technical survey during the purchase process, and no survey results are included in this listing. Interior images indicate a home that has been modernised in stages, most visibly in the bathroom and the office space.
The asking price is fixed at €468,500. This is an existing home, so there is no price list with unit variations as with new-build developments. The property is marketed as reduced and as an investment, indicating the seller may be open to offers within the usual Spanish negotiation practice, though no discount is guaranteed. For context, newly built comparable projects in the wider region start lower: Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those figures concern different property types and locations, so a direct comparison with a detached villa in Calahonda requires caution. Availability is immediate, as the house is key-ready.
Daily life in this part of Calahonda revolves around the urbanisation's own infrastructure. Within a 2 km radius there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist, which means most everyday errands can be done without leaving the immediate area. Two health centres serve the locality, and education is covered by 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider vicinity, with the English International College around 7 km away as the crow flies. The house itself supports a settled routine: mornings can start on the private terrace or in the garden, work can be done in the dedicated office space with sliding glass doors, and the communal pool is available for swimming without the maintenance burden of a private pool. Because the property sits in an established urbanisation rather than an isolated spot, the rhythm of the area is steady year-round. Calahonda is a residential coastal zone with a substantial permanent population alongside seasonal visitors, so local services such as supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants do not close outside the summer months. The moderate gradient of about 5.5% towards the beach makes the walk to the sea feasible on foot for most people, though the return trip involves a gentle climb. A car is convenient for reaching Marbella or Fuengirola, but the presence of four public transport lines with 50 stops in the area means basic mobility is possible without one. The listing categorises the property as an investment with a reduced price, which reflects the seller's positioning rather than a verified market valuation.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with practical density. Within 2 km there are 38 restaurants and 15 cafés, giving the area a service level closer to a small town than a sleepy subdivision. Tourism infrastructure exists, 10 hotels with around 2,131 beds, but remains modest relative to the residential base, so the neighbourhood does not revolve entirely around holiday cycles. Sports facilities sit close by: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are both around 600 metres away in a direct line, with Finca Naundrup at about 1 km. For day-to-day needs, the seven pharmacies and nine banks within 2 km cover health and administrative errands. The area's elevation of 55 metres above sea level keeps the terrain gently sloping, and the 5.5% gradient towards Playa de Calahonda means the sea is reachable on foot in a reasonable walk. Public transport consists of four lines serving 50 stops, which connects Calahonda with neighbouring towns along the coast. For most residents a car remains the primary means of transport, particularly for reaching Marbella, 15 km away as the crow flies, or Málaga city at 37 km. The climate data supports year-round outdoor living: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a five-month swimming season with sea temperatures of 20°C or above.
The map shows the villa's position within Calahonda, roughly 1 km as the crow flies from the coastline. Markers indicate the nearest beach, the golf clubs within 600 metres, Puerto Cabopino marina at 2.3 km and the road connections towards Marbella and Fuengirola. Straight-line distances may differ from actual travel distances by road.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, 15 km from Marbella as the crow flies and 37 km from Málaga city. It belongs administratively to Mijas in the province of Málaga, a province with a median income of €16,450 per year. The area is one of the coast's larger residential urbanisations, well connected by the A-7 coastal road and close to the AP-7 toll motorway. Its position gives residents access to both Marbella's upscale offering and Fuengirola's family-oriented services, while remaining roughly half an hour's drive from Málaga airport. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, Calahonda is positioned as an accessible, mid-market coastal location rather than an exclusive enclave.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda, lies approximately 1 km away as the crow flies, with La Luna-Royale Beach at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km. Actual walking distances by road will be longer than the straight-line figures. Puerto Cabopino marina is about 2.3 km away and doubles as a dining and leisure destination. Golfers can reach Cabopino golf at roughly 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a Par 3 course at 4.1 km, all measured in direct lines. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is around 28 km away as the crow flies, making flights to northern Europe accessible for regular travel; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at roughly 68 km. Public transport in the area comprises four lines and 50 stops, sufficient for local trips along the coast, though most residents use a car. Marbella, with about 148,000 inhabitants, is 15 km away in a direct line and provides the nearest full urban centre for shopping, healthcare and culture. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, about 3.9 km away, is a short trip for a change of scenery.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Calahonda's climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, which in practice means mild winters where outdoor life continues and warm summers moderated by the sea breeze. The swimming season runs around five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly from late spring into early autumn. The property sits at 55 metres above sea level, low enough to avoid stiff climbs, high enough for a degree of air movement. The gradient towards the beach is about 5.5%, a moderate slope that shapes the walk to the sea into a mild descent and the return into a gentle ascent. Sunshine hours along this section of the Costa del Sol are among the highest in Spain, and the local landscape combines the built urbanisation with green golf corridors: courses at Cabopino, El Soto and the Par 3 course thread natural vegetation through the area. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, under 4 km away, offers panorama over the coastline. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, so most of the year the terrace and garden are usable daily.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline around Calahonda offers several beaches within short reach. Playa de Calahonda is about 1 km away as the crow flies, with La Luna-Royale at 1.1 km and the Riviera section at 1.3 km. The wider region counts six Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva nearby, which certifies water quality, safety and services. Puerto Cabopino, roughly 2.3 km away, is a marina with moored boats, waterfront restaurants and a protected dune-backed beach, functioning as the area's main leisure anchorage. Golf is 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, plus La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol within about 600 metres of the property, including sports centre facilities. For team sports and fitness, Finca Naundrup sits around 1 km away. This density of options means a household with mixed interests, beach, golf, sailing, tennis, can pursue them all without long drives, which is a defining feature of this section of the Mijas Costa compared with more mono-functional resort areas.
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: VL991615
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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