This two-bedroom corner apartment sits on the second floor of the Calanova Grand Golf residential complex in Calanova Golf, between La Cala de Mijas and Calahonda on the Costa del Sol. The property measures 67 m² of living space with two full bathrooms, one en-suite to the master bedroom, and a 12 m² south-west facing terrace with views over the golf course, the mountains and the Mediterranean. Completed in 2007 and now key-ready, the apartment is sold furnished with a private underground parking space and a separate storage room. The asking price is fixed at €319,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Calanova Golf is a residential golf urbanisation in the municipality of Mijas, roughly 3 kilometres inland from the coast at La Cala de Mijas. The area is defined by golf courses and low-density housing rather than dense coastal development. Marbella lies 16 km away as the crow flies and Málaga 35 km, placing the apartment between the two principal urban centres of the western Costa del Sol.
The layout serves two occupants comfortably, with an en-suite master bedroom, a second bathroom for guests, and a terrace accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Central air conditioning and central heating cover year-round use, while communal facilities include two swimming pools, tropical gardens, a padel court and a playground. The lift runs directly from the apartment floor to the garage.
This is not a new-build project. The building was completed in 2007 and the apartment is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied immediately after purchase. The kitchen can be opened towards the living room to create an open-plan layout, which would require works at the buyer's initiative. Most of the furniture is included in the sale, along with parking and storage.
The apartment offers 67 m² of living space, which is compact for a two-bedroom, two-bathroom home, and there is no private pool or private garden; outdoor swimming is limited to the two communal pools. The nearest beach lies roughly 2.8 km away as the crow flies, so daily life here generally depends on a car. No private outdoor space exists beyond the 12 m² terrace.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A retired or semi-retired couple seeking a manageable home with two full bathrooms, year-round climate control and a heated-season pool complex will find the layout and facilities aligned with that use. Golf players value the setting: the apartment overlooks the Calanova course, with El Soto Golf at 2.8 km and the Campo Asia course at 2.9 km, giving several options within a short drive. Owners of holiday homes who want a lock-up-and-leave base with a gated entrance, underground parking and lift access to the garage will recognise that model here. The apartment is less suitable for buyers who want to walk to the beach, since the coast lies nearly 3 km away as the crow flies. Families with school-age children should note that the nearest international school, the English International College, is 7.8 km away, which implies a daily school run by car. Buyers seeking generous interior space may also find 67 m² compact for a two-bedroom home; the en-suite arrangement helps, but the living areas are efficient rather than spacious. For a single buyer or a couple, however, with occasional guests using the second bedroom, the configuration works well, particularly given the year-round pool and the concierge presence during longer absences.
The building dates from 2007, which places it in the era of solid Mediterranean apartment construction with concrete structures, tiled floors and aluminium or PVC window frames typical of that period. The interior photos show a maintained condition: a bright living room with large windows onto the terrace, a bedroom with fitted sliding wardrobes, a dining area with modern chairs and a children's room with a bunk bed, indicating the home has been lived in and cared for rather than left empty. Technical comfort is covered by central air conditioning throughout the apartment, combined with central heating, an arrangement that supports year-round residence rather than seasonal use only. The kitchen is fully equipped and, structurally, can be opened towards the living room if the buyer prefers an open-plan layout; that modification would be at the buyer's cost and subject to community approval where applicable. The en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom and the second full bathroom reduce morning congestion for two occupants and make the second bedroom usable for guests. Practical additions included in the sale are the private underground parking space, the storage room and the lift connection between the apartment floor and the garage, which simplifies shopping trips and luggage handling. Buyers should budget for refreshment works over time, as with any eighteen-year-old property, but there is no indication of structural or installation concerns in the available data.
The apartment has a fixed asking price of €319,000. For that price the buyer receives 67 m² of living space, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 12 m² terrace, most of the furniture, a private underground parking space and a separate storage room within a gated complex with communal pools, gardens, padel court and concierge service. For context, new-build projects in the wider region currently start at around €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2), meaning this resale apartment is priced at a level comparable to new-build entry prices elsewhere. The property is completed and key-ready, so no waiting period or construction risk applies.
Daily life in Calanova Golf revolves around the golf course and the residential complexes that surround it. The urbanisation sits about 136 m above sea level, gently elevated above the coastal strip, which gives apartments like this one their open views towards the sea and the hills behind. The corner position and the south-west orientation mean the terrace catches afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining from spring through autumn. Mornings tend to be quiet; the area has no through-traffic of note and the gated complex adds a layer of separation from the outside world. Practical errands require a short drive. Within roughly 2 km there are nine restaurants and a café, mostly clustered around the nearby urbanisations and sports centres such as Finca Naundrup at 1.5 km and Club del Sol at 1.7 km. For shopping, banking and healthcare, residents typically drive down to La Cala de Mijas, about 3 km away, a former fishing village that now functions as the local service centre with supermarkets, a health centre and a weekly market. The train stations at Fuengirola and Los Boliches are 8.4 and 9.8 km away respectively, so rail connections to Málaga require either a drive or a bus connection first. A car is, in practice, essential here. What the location offers in return is a green, low-density setting with golf, padel and pools on the doorstep and the beach a five-minute drive away.
The immediate environment consists of the golf course and a series of residential complexes set among green zones. Within 2 km the data lists nine restaurants and one café, alongside two health centres and an educational infrastructure of fifteen primary and ten secondary schools spread across the wider municipality. This is enough for daily needs without leaving the area, though most residents combine local dining with shopping trips to La Cala de Mijas or the Calahonda commercial strip. Tourism is present but moderate, with ten hotels and around 2,131 beds in the wider area, meaning the surroundings do not empty out completely outside the summer season, unlike more purely resort-based locations. Housing turnover in the area runs at roughly 3,190 transactions per year, indicating an active resale market with liquidity for future sale. Public transport exists in the form of four lines and fifty stops in the surrounding area, which covers basic connections, but the distances to the train stations at Fuengirola (8.4 km) and Los Boliches (9.8 km) confirm that a car remains the practical mode of transport for most journeys.
The map shows the apartment's position in the hills directly behind La Cala de Mijas, surrounded by golf courses and roughly equidistant between Marbella and Fuengirola. Markers indicate the nearby beaches, marinas, sports centres and the road connections towards Málaga airport.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Calanova Golf occupies a mid-position on the western Costa del Sol, 16 km from Marbella and 35 km from Málaga, with Fuengirola roughly 9 km to the east. This places the apartment within reach of both the Marbella-Estepona luxury belt and the provincial capital's cultural and business offer, while belonging administratively to Mijas, one of the municipalities with the region's most active resale markets. Compared with the dense coastal strip of Fuengirola or Torremolinos, the setting here is greener and lower in density, defined by golf courses rather than hotel blocks, which distinguishes it from the more urban resorts along the same coastline.
Distances below are straight-line; road distances are longer. The nearest beaches, Playa de Calahonda - Riviera, Playa El Bombo and Playa de Calahonda - Rocas del Mar, lie between 2.8 and 2.9 km away, reachable in about five minutes by car. Puerto Cabopino, a small marina with restaurants, is 4.1 km away, and the larger marina of Fuengirola 9.0 km. Marbella sits 16 km to the west and Málaga 35 km to the east, both accessible via the A-7 coastal road. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 26 km away as the crow flies, typically a drive of just over half an hour depending on traffic; Gibraltar Airport lies about 70 km to the west. For golf, the Par 3 Course is 2.3 km away, with El Soto Golf and Campo Asia both under 3 km. Sports facilities close by include Finca Naundrup at 1.5 km and Club del Sol at 1.7 km. Public transport covers four lines with fifty stops, but rail access requires the 8.4 km journey to Fuengirola station.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 26 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 70 km |
| Fuengirola | 8.4 km |
| Los Boliches | 9.8 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The apartment stands at 136 m elevation on the lower slopes of the coastal hills, a position that provides the sea and mountain views without the steep access roads of higher inland urbanisations. The climate data shows an average annual temperature of 17.9 °C, consistent with the Costa del Sol's mild winters and warm summers. The swimming season in local waters lasts about four months at sea temperatures of 20 °C or above, roughly June through September, although the complex partly compensates by keeping one of its two communal pools open all year. The region records high sunshine totals relative to northern Europe, and the south-west orientation of the terrace aligns with the afternoon and evening sun. The nearby hills and golf course greenery shape the immediate landscape, with the Sierra de Mijas rising behind the urbanisation as a backdrop visible from the terrace.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation within a short drive includes three beaches between 2.8 and 2.9 km away: Playa de Calahonda - Riviera, Playa El Bombo and Playa de Calahonda - Rocas del Mar. The beachfront at La Cala de Mijas, with its viewpoint and chiringuitos, begins about 3.1 km away and forms the natural destination for evening walks. Two marinas broaden the options: Puerto Cabopino at 4.1 km, known for its sheltered anchorage and restaurants, and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 9.0 km. Golf is the defining recreation of the immediate area, with the Par 3 Course at 2.3 km, El Soto Golf at 2.8 km and Campo Asia at 2.9 km, alongside La Siiesta Golf Club at 1.8 km. Within the complex itself, residents use the two communal pools, the padel court and the children's playground, while Club del Sol at 1.7 km offers additional sports facilities. Together these options cover golf, padel, swimming, beach days and coastal walking throughout the year.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11.9°C | 60 mm |
| February | 12.7°C | 40 mm |
| March | 13.8°C | 125 mm |
| April | 15.5°C | 59 mm |
| May | 18.6°C | 25 mm |
| June | 22.1°C | 7 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 1 mm |
| August | 25.4°C | 7 mm |
| September | 22.6°C | 26 mm |
| October | 19.3°C | 73 mm |
| November | 15.2°C | 73 mm |
| December | 12.9°C | 64 mm |
Ref: VL314024
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this apartment occupies the mid-price segment. New-build comparables currently advertised in the region include Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. At a fixed price of €319,000, this resale property sits at the same level as the entry price of the Estepona new-build project, while offering elements that new-build apartments at this price point often lack: included furniture, a private underground parking space and a separate storage room, all within a gated complex with concierge service. The trade-off is interior space. At 67 m², the apartment is smaller than most new-build two-bedroom units, which in the current market typically start around 75-85 m². Buyers comparing options should weigh completed availability and included extras against the larger floor plans and modern specifications of off-plan alternatives, which usually come with delivery dates one to two years ahead and additional costs for parking, storage and furnishing. Locationally, Calanova Golf differs from Torre del Mar on the eastern Costa del Sol, which is further from Málaga airport and the Marbella area, and from Estepona, which lies beyond Marbella and further from the airport by road. The Mijas position, 16 km from Marbella and roughly 26 km as the crow flies from Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport, offers a central base on the western coast. Resale liquidity in the municipality appears healthy, with around 3,190 housing transactions per year recorded in the area, relevant for buyers considering eventual resale. In short, the property competes on completeness and immediacy rather than on size or new-build specification.
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