This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in El Faro, a small coastal district within the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. Built in 2005 and key-ready, the property offers 101 m² of living space within a maintained residential complex with landscaped gardens and communal pools. The home faces south and includes a private terrace with sea views, a covered terrace section, two private parking spaces and a storage room. The nearest beach, Playa del Faro - Punta Calaburras, lies approximately 400 metres away as the crow flies. The asking price is €426,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Faro sits on the Mijas coast between La Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola, at roughly 24 metres above sea level on flat terrain. The beach is about 400 metres away in a straight line. Fuengirola's train station and marina lie within five kilometres, while Marbella is 22 km and Málaga 31 km away by direct line.
The layout serves a small household or a second-home buyer: a living-dining room opening onto the terrace, an independent kitchen with separate laundry room, and two bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom. Fitted wardrobes, air conditioning, a lift and two parking spaces cover daily practical needs. Communal pools, including a children's pool, are shared facilities within the complex.
This is an existing home completed in 2005, not a new-build development. The construction status is key-ready, meaning the property can be occupied directly after purchase. The condition is described as good. No construction phases or future delivery dates apply; the completion year is factual and any renovation works would be the buyer's own responsibility.
The property has two bedrooms and 101 m² of living space, which limits its suitability for larger households. There is no private pool; swimming facilities are communal. No plot, garden or private outdoor space belongs to the apartment beyond its terraces. Community rules and fees apply. Data on energy performance, annual costs and exact service charges is not specified in the available records.
This apartment matches several recognisable buyer situations. A couple seeking a manageable second home near the sea will find the two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout with en-suite main bedroom sufficient, while the private terrace and communal pools cover seasonal leisure without maintenance obligations of a private garden or pool. Buyers who want immediate use rather than a construction wait benefit from the key-ready status: there is no delivery schedule to monitor, and the 2005 building is established with a functioning community structure. Small households that rely on two cars are served by the two private parking spaces and storage room, an arrangement not always found in coastal apartments of this size. The location suits buyers who prefer quiet surroundings with services within a short drive. El Faro is not a town centre; eleven restaurants, a pharmacy and cafés within two kilometres provide basics, while Fuengirola, four kilometres away, offers the train station, marina and fuller urban infrastructure. The property is less obvious for buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool or substantial private outdoor space. Households planning full-time residence should also verify year-round occupancy patterns in the urbanisation, since coastal complexes of this type can be markedly quieter outside the summer season. Investors may note the area records roughly 3,190 housing transactions per year, an indicator of a reasonably active local market, though rental performance requires separate analysis. A car is realistically needed for daily errands, despite the presence of eight public transport lines and fifty stops in the wider area.
The apartment dates from 2005, which places it in a construction generation with conventional Spanish building standards of that period: concrete structure, rendered facades and standard joinery. The listed condition is good, and the photographic record shows built-in wardrobes in the bedrooms, a modernised apartment building with balconies and maintained communal gardens. Interior features include a fully equipped independent kitchen with a separate laundry room, a practical separation of functions that many newer open-plan layouts omit. Fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms provide storage, supplemented by the separate storage room belonging to the property. Climate control consists of air conditioning, appropriate for summer temperatures that push monthly averages to 26°C. The south-facing orientation maximises daylight but also increases solar gain; the covered terrace section allows shaded use during midday hours, reducing reliance on cooling. The building has a lift, which matters both for daily convenience and for longer-term accessibility. Two private parking spaces are included, a concrete asset in a coastal area where street parking comes under pressure in summer. As an existing home, the technical state depends on the actual inspection: buyers should assess the age and servicing history of the air conditioning unit, plumbing and electrical installations, and window glazing. No energy performance data is provided in the available records. Community-maintained elements, such as the pools, gardens and building exterior, fall under shared ownership, so their upkeep depends on the community's financial health, which should be verified during due diligence. Overall, the finishing level is consistent with a well-kept 2005 coastal residence rather than a newly delivered project.
The asking price is a fixed €426,000 for this specific existing apartment; it is not a starting price within a price list. The property is key-ready, built in 2005 and described as being in good condition, so no waiting period for construction applies. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast currently advertise from €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), from €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and from €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2). Compared with those off-plan alternatives, this asking price reflects a completed home with sea views, two parking spaces and a storage room in a beachside location, though buyers should weigh the age of the building and community costs independently. Availability is immediate in principle; delivery dates do not apply as the home is finished. Any price negotiation takes place directly with the seller through the appointed agent.
El Faro functions as a quiet, residential coastal pocket rather than a town centre. Daily life here revolves around the beach, which sits roughly 400 metres away in a straight line across flat terrain, and a small local supply of amenities: within two kilometres there are eleven restaurants, two cafés and one pharmacy. Larger shopping and services are found in La Cala de Mijas, about three kilometres away, or Fuengirola at around four kilometres. The apartment itself is oriented to a southern-facing routine. The living-dining room opens onto a private terrace with sea views, with a covered section for shade during the hottest hours. Mornings can be spent outside before the day warms up; the Andalusian climate averages 18.7°C annually, with monthly means ranging from 14 to 26°C, so outdoor use of the terrace is realistic for much of the year. The residential complex includes landscaped gardens and communal pools, including a children's pool, which concentrate social life within the urbanisation during the summer months. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, lasts about five months. With a lift, fitted wardrobes, a separate laundry room and two private parking spaces plus a storage room, the home is arranged for practical, low-maintenance living. The nearest supermarket run, school run or medical visit involves a short drive: the area counts fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools within reach, plus two health centres. The setting combines seaside proximity with a low-key neighbourhood character outside the peak tourist months, when ten hotels and roughly 2,131 beds fill the local visitor economy.
El Faro's surroundings combine seaside proximity with access to inland greenery. The nearest beaches, Playa del Faro - Punta Calaburras and Playa del Charcón, both lie about 400 metres away as the crow flies, with a flat 1.8% gradient to the shore, so the walk is level. A third beach, Playa del Faro - El Faro, sits 800 metres away. Daily amenities within two kilometres include eleven restaurants, two cafés and a pharmacy. For broader needs, La Cala de Mijas is 3.1 km away and hosts the nearest Blue Flag beach, La Fontanilla, along with a viewpoint. Fuengirola, at four kilometres, provides the nearest train station, the Puerto Deportivo marina and full urban services. Sports facilities cluster within three kilometres: El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.9 km, Cerrado del Águila Golf and a padel club at 2.5 km, karting at the same distance and a parkour zone at 2.6 km. A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, is 1.1 km away. Forest areas are reachable inland, reflecting the 'close to forest' setting noted in the property features. Public transport in the area consists of eight lines with fifty stops, which supports car-free excursions to nearby towns, though a car remains practical for shopping and commuting. Electric-vehicle drivers can use the Fuengirola Supercharger, 9.0 km away. The setting is residential and relatively quiet, with tourism concentrated in the ten hotels and roughly 2,131 beds of the local visitor sector.
The map shows the apartment's position in El Faro relative to the coastline and nearby towns. The beach at Punta Calaburras lies about 400 metres to the south as the crow flies, Fuengirola and its train station sit four kilometres west, and the golf courses of El Chaparral and Cerrado del Águila appear inland to the north. Marbella and Málaga frame the coast to the east and north-east respectively.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Faro occupies a position on the central Mijas coast, roughly equidistant in character between the urban mass of Fuengirola four kilometres west and the resort town of Marbella 22 kilometres east. Málaga, the provincial capital with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 31 km away in a direct line. This placement gives residents a choice between the quiet residential scale of El Faro itself and the fuller service offering of its larger neighbours, with Algeciras, 84 km away, marking the far edge of the practical region. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the district belongs to the Mijas Costa stretch known for beaches and golf courses rather than high-rise density, a character reinforced by the modest local tourism footprint of ten hotels.
By car, the apartment connects directly to the coastal A-7 corridor, placing Fuengirola four kilometres away and its marina, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, at 4.3 km in a straight line. Puerto Cabopino, the next marina east of Marbella, lies 9.0 km away. Marbella is 22 km and Málaga 31 km as the crow flies, so both cities are realistic day-trip or commuting destinations, with road distances somewhat longer. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 22 km away in a direct line, one of the shorter airport distances on the western Costa del Sol, which simplifies arrivals and departures for international owners. Gibraltar Airport (GIB) lies about 75 km away and Alicante-Elche (ALC) roughly 411 km, the latter beyond practical range. Rail access runs through the Fuengirola Cercanías line: Fuengirola station at 4.0 km, Los Boliches at 5.7 km and Torreblanca at 7.0 km, straight-line figures. This line connects towards Málaga and the airport. Local buses operate on eight lines with fifty stops in the area, providing basic coverage for those without a car. For daily errands, a vehicle remains the practical choice given the residential character of El Faro and the flat, short 400-metre walk to the beach.
| Beach Distance | 0.4 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 22 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 75 km |
| Fuengirola | 4 km |
| Los Boliches | 5.7 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical Mediterranean coastal profile: an average annual temperature of 18.7°C and monthly means between 14°C in the coolest months and 26°C in summer. Winters are mild enough for year-round residence without heavy heating, while summers are warm and make the air conditioning and covered terrace relevant features. Sunshine supports an outdoor routine for most of the year, and the swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, lasts around five months, generally from late spring to early autumn. The two communal pools extend the swimming window somewhat, as they can be heated or used outside peak season depending on community arrangements. The elevation is low at 24 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of only 1.8%, meaning flat terrain throughout the immediate area. This makes walking and cycling to the beach practical for most residents, including older occupants, and distinguishes El Faro from hillside developments further inland in Mijas that require steeper access roads. Natural surroundings include the coastline itself and inland forest areas noted in the property's setting, with viewpoints at La Cala de Mijas 3.1 km away offering panoramas over the coast. Rainfall is modest, concentrated in the cooler months, consistent with the regional pattern.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
El Faro's beaches are its defining recreational asset. Playa del Faro - Punta Calaburras and Playa del Charcón both lie about 400 metres away as the crow flies, with Playa del Faro - El Faro at 800 metres. The coastline here sits below the lighthouse point of Calaburras, and the flat access makes the shore part of daily life rather than an excursion. The nearest Blue Flag beach is La Fontanilla in La Cala de Mijas, 3.1 km away, for those who want certified water quality and lifeguard services. Golf is well represented within a short radius: El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.9 km, Cerrado del Águila Golf at 2.5 km and Campo Los Lagos at 4.9 km, all straight-line distances. This concentration gives the location a dual profile of beach and golf access, unusual at this price segment. Other sports facilities include Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila and Karting Experience at 2.5 km, a parkour zone at 2.6 km and the Piscina Bellavista public pool at 1.1 km. Water-based recreation operates out of Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.0 km). The swimming season of roughly five months covers the main use period for beach and pool activities, while walking and golf remain viable year-round given the mild winter temperatures.
Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 14.3°C | 48 mm |
| February | 14.4°C | 49 mm |
| March | 15.7°C | 86 mm |
| April | 17.5°C | 49 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 14 mm |
| June | 22.6°C | 0 mm |
| July | 24.8°C | 0 mm |
| August | 25.8°C | 3 mm |
| September | 23.5°C | 21 mm |
| October | 20.6°C | 64 mm |
| November | 16.9°C | 106 mm |
| December | 14.8°C | 77 mm |
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Ref: VL880456
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its immediate region, this apartment competes on proximity and completeness rather than novelty. El Faro lies on the Mijas coast, four kilometres from Fuengirola and 22 kilometres from Marbella, placing it in one of the more accessible stretches of the western Costa del Sol. The local market records roughly 3,190 housing transactions per year, indicating consistent turnover across the wider municipality. Against new-build alternatives, the comparison is one of trade-offs. Lantana Residencial in Mijas advertises from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those projects offer modern construction standards and communal planning, but as off-plan or recently delivered schemes they involve waiting periods, purchase-stage payments and, in some cases, locations further from established services. This property, at a fixed €426,000 asking price, provides a completed 2005 home with sea views, two bathrooms, two parking spaces and a storage room, roughly 400 metres from the beach. Locationally, El Faro differs from both Fuengirola and the Marbella corridor. Fuengirola offers urban density, the train line and a marina at 4.3 km, while Marbella provides the resort economy 22 km east. El Faro itself retains a small-scale profile: eleven restaurants, a pharmacy and two cafés within two kilometres, supported by a tourism sector of ten hotels and about 2,131 beds. For buyers comparing the Mijas coast specifically, the combination of flat beach access, three golf courses within five kilometres and an 18.7°C average annual temperature places this district among the practically comfortable options, provided the smaller scale of local amenities matches expectations.
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