A detached villa of 363 m² on a 541 m² plot in the upper part of Calahonda, Mijas, completed in 2002 and offered key-ready at a fixed asking price of €995,000. The property has six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private heated pool and sea views, and holds a valid tourist licence with a documented rental history. An additional independent space of roughly 100 m² with its own access could be converted into a separate two-bedroom apartment. The house sits about 1 km from the beach, as the crow flies, in an established residential area between Fuengirola and Marbella.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in the upper section of Calahonda, a consolidated residential zone in the municipality of Mijas, roughly halfway between Fuengirola and Marbella. The beach at Playa de Calahonda lies about 1 km away as the crow flies, with a moderate gradient of 5.5% on the route down. Marbella is 15 km straight-line and Málaga 37 km, which places both within practical reach by car.
The layout serves both permanent residence and holiday use. The main floor holds a living room with sea views, a furnished kitchen, a guest toilet and a terrace with a gas barbecue area. The ground floor contains three bedrooms, one en-suite, all with terrace, pool and garden access. Underfloor heating in the bathrooms, air conditioning for hot and cold use, and fitted wardrobes support year-round comfort.
This is not a new-build project but an existing home, completed in 2002 and described as being in excellent condition, available immediately as key-ready. No construction phase or delivery schedule applies. The circa 100 m² independent space offers scope for conversion into a separate two-bedroom apartment, subject to the usual permissions, which is a renovation decision rather than a developer commitment.
The property offers no communal facilities such as a gym, concierge or shared gardens; outdoor amenities are limited to the private pool, terrace and garden. The plot of 541 m² is modest relative to the built area. No garage specification, storage details or elevator are recorded in the available data. The gradient to the beach and the uphill position mean daily trips to the coast involve a walk or short drive.
Ref: VL976473
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a detached family home near the coast, with six bedrooms and direct garden-pool access from the ground floor, will find the layout supports both full-time residence and extended family stays. The underfloor heating in bathrooms and hot-and-cold air conditioning make winter occupation realistic rather than seasonal only. An investor focused on holiday rentals has a concrete data point here: the villa holds a valid tourist licence and has an established letting record, which is not always the case in this segment of the market. The independent annex adds a second letting possibility or could be converted into a separate two-bedroom apartment, subject to approvals, effectively multiplying the rental configurations. Buyers wanting a lock-and-leave second home with low management overhead may find the private pool and manageable 541 m² plot simpler to maintain than larger estate properties. On the other hand, those seeking brand-new construction, communal facilities such as a gym or concierge, or a flat walk to the beach should weigh this against the uphill position and the 2002 build year. The property competes on space, licence status and views rather than on new-build specifications.
The house dates from 2002 and is presented in excellent condition, with a specification list that indicates a considered climate strategy rather than a basic finish. Underfloor heating runs in the bathrooms, and the air conditioning system supplies both hot and cold air, covering the two ends of the Andalusian calendar, the mild but occasionally cool winters and the hot July and August period. Satellite TV and fitted wardrobes throughout are recorded, and the kitchen comes fully furnished with direct terrace access. The outdoor specification is a distinguishing element: the private pool is heated, which extends its practical season well beyond the roughly five months of naturally warm sea water, and the terrace includes a dedicated gas barbecue area. The orientation is south, southwest and west, maximising afternoon and evening sun on the outside spaces. Structurally, the property offers 363 m² of built space on two main levels plus the annex. The ground floor arrangement, one en-suite bedroom with shower and two further bedrooms sharing a bathroom with bathtub, separates guest and family zones in a conventional layout. The circa 100 m² independent space with its own entrance is finished to a habitable standard, currently arranged as a studio with living and sleeping areas. No elevator is listed, so movement between levels is via stairs; the main-floor guest toilet limits the need for stair trips during the day.
The villa is offered at a fixed asking price of €995,000 as an existing, key-ready home; there is no price list or range of unit types. The price reflects a built area of 363 m² on a 541 m² plot with six bedrooms, four bathrooms, a private heated pool and sea views. The valid tourist licence and documented rental history are relevant to the valuation, as is the circa 100 m² independent space. For context, new-build projects in the wider region start considerably lower, from €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though these are apartments rather than detached villas of this scale.
Daily life in this villa revolves around its layered layout and the outside spaces that connect to it. Mornings typically start on the main-floor terrace, which faces south and west, giving sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, with sea views from the living room and dining area. The gas barbecue corner makes the terrace a practical extension of the kitchen for much of the year, given an average annual temperature of 18.5°C. On the ground floor, the bedrooms open directly onto the covered terrace, pool and garden, so the boundary between inside and outside living stays fluid for most of the season. The heated pool extends usability beyond the peak summer months, and the swimming season in the area runs around five months with water temperatures of 20°C or more. The house also includes a room currently set up with a ping-pong table, indicating surplus interior space beyond the standard bedroom count. The independent annex of approximately 100 m², with separate access, functions today as a studio-style living and sleeping space and could serve visiting family, staff accommodation or a rental unit. The surrounding neighbourhood is described as quiet and established, in the upper part of Calahonda. Within 2 km there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies and 9 banks, so errands are manageable on foot or by short drive. Two health centres serve the area, and the English International College sits 7 km away for families considering schooling options.
Calahonda functions as a self-contained residential district with a density of services unusual for its size: within 2 km of the villa there are 38 restaurants, 15 cafés, 7 pharmacies, 9 banks and a dentist. Two health centres cover routine medical needs, and the educational offer includes 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools in the wider area, with the English International College 7 km away as the nearest international option. Sports facilities cluster close to the property: La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol both sit 0.6 km away, and Finca Naundrup at 1.0 km. Cabopino golf course lies 2.1 km distant, with El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a par-3 course at 4.1 km, giving several options within a short drive. Public transport in the area consists of 4 lines serving 50 stops, which covers local movement along the coast, though a car remains the practical choice for Marbella, Málaga and inland trips. Tourism infrastructure, 10 hotels with roughly 2,131 beds, means the area is active in summer but does not depend on hotel zones for its daily economy. Around 3,800 housing transactions per year are recorded locally, indicating a liquid resale market.
The map shows the villa in the elevated part of Calahonda, roughly 1 km inland from the beach as the crow flies. Nearby markers include the golf and sports clubs at 0.6 km, the beaches of Calahonda, and Puerto Cabopino marina slightly further along the coast toward Marbella.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calahonda occupies the coastal section of Mijas municipality, between Fuengirola and Marbella, 15 km straight-line from the latter, which places the villa in the central band of the Costa del Sol. Málaga, at 37 km, provides the regional airport (AGP, ~28 km straight-line) and urban services. The position balances proximity to Marbella's amenity base with the lower density of the Mijas coast. Local market activity of roughly 3,800 transactions per year indicates steady demand in this corridor.
The nearest beach, Playa de Calahonda - 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, so the coastline is within a short drive or a walk of moderate gradient (5.5%). Puerto Cabopino marina is 2.3 km away for dining and berths. Marbella sits 15 km straight-line and Málaga 37 km, the latter reachable in well under an hour by car outside peak times. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 28 km as the crow flies, making flights practical for regular international travel; Gibraltar (GIB) at 68 km is a secondary option. Four public transport lines with 50 stops serve the immediate area, though most residents rely on a car for daily errands and longer trips.
| Beach Distance | 1 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 28 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 68 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The villa sits at 55 m above sea level on the southern slope of the Mijas coastal strip, a low elevation that keeps walking routes manageable while still providing the sea views recorded from the living areas. The gradient toward the beach averages a moderate 5.5%. The climate is characteristic of the western Costa del Sol: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and a swimming season of roughly five months with sea water at 20°C or above. The heated pool partially compensates outside that window. The south-to-west orientation of the terraces aligns afternoon and evening sun with the main outdoor living spaces, which matters for how the garden and pool area are used day to day. La Cala de Mijas viewpoint, 3.9 km away, marks the nearest formal green viewpoint for walks with coastal panoramas.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline around Calahonda offers several bathing options within a short radius: Playa de Calahonda - Calahonda at 1.0 km, La Luna-Royale at 1.1 km and Playa de Calahonda - Riviera at 1.3 km, all measured in a straight line. The wider province records six Blue Flag beaches, including Torrenueva and Del Cañon-La Pelá, reflecting the general water quality along this stretch. For golf and racquet sports, La Siesta Golf Club and Club del Sol are both 0.6 km from the property, with Cabopino golf at 2.1 km, El Soto Golf at 3.6 km and a par-3 course at 4.1 km, a concentration that makes the location practical for regular players. Puerto Cabopino marina, 2.3 km away, adds waterfront dining and boating access to the recreational mix.
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 Costa del Sol resale market, this villa competes on scale and licence status rather than on novelty. New-build alternatives in the wider region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, are apartment developments at substantially lower entry points. A buyer comparing the two categories trades new construction, communal facilities and developer warranties against the 363 m² of built space, the private heated pool and the plot that this detached house provides at €995,000. Location-wise, Calahonda sits in the central Mijas coast corridor, 15 km straight-line from Marbella and 37 km from Málaga. That position is more residential and lower-density than Marbella itself, while retaining direct access to the A-7 coastal economy of golf clubs, beaches and marinas, Cabopino golf at 2.1 km and Puerto Cabopino at 2.3 km. The immediate area records 3,800 housing transactions per year, which points to an active resale market and reasonable liquidity compared with quieter inland zones. The valid tourist licence is the clearest differentiator. Many villas in this price band are sold without rental permissions, and regional regulation has tightened around holiday letting, so a licensed property with a documented letting record carries a scarcity element. Buyers focused purely on a modern finish or a flat beachside walk may find better matches in the new-build apartment segment, but for combined residential and rental use this property addresses both functions within a single title.
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