A key-ready three-bedroom penthouse in the Vitta Marina development in El Faro, on the Mijas Costa between Fuengirola and Marbella. The apartment offers 100 m² of living space with two bathrooms, a large private terrace facing south, and panoramic views over the Mediterranean. The building was completed in 2026 and the home has never been occupied. The sale includes a private garage space and storage room. The asking price is fixed at €799,000. The complex is gated, with 72 homes, landscaped gardens, a communal pool, a gym and a social lounge.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Faro is a residential seaside district on the Mijas Costa, named after the Calaburras lighthouse on the headland. The nearest beach, Playa del Faro - Punta Calaburras, lies about 0.4 km away as the crow flies, with a flat gradient of 1.8%. La Cala de Mijas is roughly 3 minutes away by car, and Fuengirola's train station is 4.0 km away in a straight line.
The penthouse has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a south-facing orientation, with the living area opening directly onto a large private terrace. Built-in wardrobes, a fully fitted open-plan kitchen and low-emissivity glazing with controlled ventilation support year-round comfort. A lift serves the building, and a garage space plus storage room are included in the sale.
This is a resale of an off-plan penthouse in Vitta Marina, a gated development of 72 homes built by Célere. The stated completion year is 2026 and the construction status is key-ready, meaning the apartment is finished and has never been lived in. Completion dates of this kind are always indicative and should be confirmed during the purchase process.
The apartment is not furnished and measures 100 m² of living space, which is compact for a three-bedroom layout. The development offers a communal pool rather than a private one. El Faro is a quiet, mainly residential area without the wide service provision of a larger town, so a car is generally needed for extensive shopping or secondary schooling. These are factual limitations of the property and its setting.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol who wants a finished, low-maintenance home with sea views and no renovation work will find the key-ready status relevant: the apartment can be occupied directly after purchase. A buyer seeking a second home for extended stays benefits from the south-facing terrace and the short walk to the beach, while the gated setting with a communal pool and lift suits owners who are away for longer periods. A buyer with rental intentions should note that penthouses with sea views in gated developments near the coast are among the more frequently requested rental categories, although rental performance depends on management and market conditions. The property is less obvious for buyers who need a large living area: 100 m² across three bedrooms suits a small family or couples with guests, not a household requiring generous space per room. It also suits those who want quiet surroundings; buyers looking for a lively, walkable resort town with a dense offering of bars and restaurants within a few minutes' walk would find El Faro too quiet. A car is a practical necessity here, and the inclusion of a garage space in the sale supports that pattern of use. Households with school-age children have fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools in the wider area, but daily school runs generally require driving.
The penthouse is delivered brand new and never occupied, finished to the standard of the 2026 construction. The kitchen is fully fitted and open-plan, integrated with the living area so that the terrace view remains part of the daily living space. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes. The building's technical specification includes low-emissivity glazing and a controlled ventilation system, two measures that reduce heat loss in winter and limit overheating in summer while improving indoor air quality. For the resident this translates into a home that should remain comfortable through the full temperature range of the region, which averages 14-26°C across the months, and into controlled energy costs for heating and cooling. The private terrace is the principal finished outdoor element, sized for dining furniture and sun loungers. Within the development, the shared spaces include landscaped gardens, a communal swimming pool, a gym and a social lounge with a gourmet kitchen, facilities that extend the usable area of each home beyond its private square metres. Parking and storage are solved underground: the sale includes a private garage space and a storage room in the building, and a lift connects the levels, which matters for shopping, luggage and older residents. The home is not furnished, so buyers should budget separately for furniture and appliances where needed. Overall, the finishing level corresponds to what is customary in recently completed developments on this stretch of coast, with the construction quality warranties that apply to a 2026 completion.
The penthouse is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €799,000. This is not a price-list property: the amount applies to this specific top-floor unit with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, 100 m² of living space, a large private terrace, a garage space and a storage room. Compared with new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, the price reflects the completed and key-ready status, the penthouse position and the unobstructed sea view. Nearby new developments are marketed from considerably lower starting prices, but those figures typically relate to standard units rather than top-floor homes with terraces of this size. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the usual purchase process and confirmation of the completion date.
Daily life at this penthouse is shaped by its top-floor position and the large south-facing terrace that opens off the living area. Morning to midday sun reaches the outdoor space, and the panoramic sea view is present throughout the day, which in practice means the terrace functions as an extra room for much of the year. With space for outdoor dining and loungers, the boundary between inside and outside living becomes largely a matter of choice rather than season. The neighbourhood itself is quiet and residential. El Faro does not have the density of restaurants or nightlife found in Fuengirola or Marbella; within 2 km there are eleven restaurants, two cafés and a pharmacy, enough for everyday needs but not for a full urban rhythm. For groceries, markets and a wider choice, La Cala de Mijas with its beachfront promenade and weekly market is about 3 minutes away by car. The beach closest to the building, Playa del Faro - Punta Calaburras, sits roughly 0.4 km away in a straight line, with a flat 1.8% gradient, so walking to the sea is straightforward. The area's rhythm changes with the seasons: in summer the tourism presence is noticeable, with ten hotels and around 2,131 beds in the immediate area, while outside the high season El Faro returns to a low-key residential character. For a permanent home this means quiet weekdays with the option of busier surroundings a short drive away; for a holiday home it means a seaside setting without the constant bustle of a resort centre.
The immediate surroundings combine seaside access with practical daily infrastructure. The nearest beaches, Playa del Faro - Punta Calaburras and Playa del Charcón, both lie about 0.4 km away in a straight line, with Playa del Faro - El Faro at 0.8 km. The terrain is essentially flat at 24 m above sea level, so walking and cycling are realistic options along the coast. Everyday amenities within 2 km include eleven restaurants, two cafés and a pharmacy, and two health centres serve the wider area. For sport, the Karting Experience and Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila are both about 2.5 km away, and Piscina Bellavista lies 1.1 km from the development. Golfers have three courses within 5 km: El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.9 km, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.5 km and Campo Los Lagos at 4.9 km. La Cala de Mijas, 3.1 km away, adds a viewpoint, a beachfront promenade and a weekly market. Fuengirola, with its marina at 4.3 km and its train station at 4.0 km straight-line, provides the nearest full urban service level. Public transport exists in the area with eight lines and fifty stops, which covers local movement, but the distances to Marbella, Málaga and the airport make a car the practical primary means of transport for most residents.
The map shows the development's position relative to the beaches at 0.4 km, La Cala de Mijas at 3.1 km and Fuengirola's marina and station around 4 km. The three nearby golf courses and the coastal road towards Marbella, about 20 to 25 minutes by car, illustrate how the location balances seaside quiet with regional accessibility on the Costa del Sol.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Faro occupies a position on the Mijas Costa roughly midway between Fuengirola and Marbella, at 4.0 km straight-line from Fuengirola's station and 22 km from Marbella. Málaga city and its airport lie 31 km and about 22 km away respectively, while Algeciras is 84 km to the south-west. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the location sits in the central coastal belt where distances to the airport, Marbella and Puerto Banús are all under roughly half an hour by car. This centrality, combined with a village-scale residential character, distinguishes El Faro from both the dense urbanity of Fuengirola and the resort economy of Marbella.
By car, Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 25 minutes away, Marbella about 20 to 25 minutes and Puerto Banús about 30 minutes. In straight-line terms the airport lies approximately 22 km away, Gibraltar about 75 km and Alicante-Elche around 411 km. The coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor connects El Faro with the whole Costa del Sol, which is what makes these travel times possible from a village-scale location. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station, 4.0 km away in a straight line, with Los Boliches and Torreblanca further along the same line towards the east; from Fuengirola, trains connect towards Málaga city and the airport. Marinas are within easy reach at Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 4.3 km, and Puerto Cabopino, 9.0 km. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger lies 9.0 km away. Within the local area, eight public transport lines and fifty stops provide a basic network, suitable for occasional trips but not for a car-free household. The beach at 0.4 km and the everyday amenities within 2 km keep short daily trips on foot or by bike feasible despite the reliance on a car for longer distances.
| 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 for this location shows an average annual temperature of 18.7°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, which sets the realistic window for sea swimming from late spring to early autumn. The site sits at 24 m above sea level with a gradient to the beach of only 1.8%, meaning the terrain is flat and access to the shore involves no significant climbing. This elevation and slope profile also affects daily life beyond the beach: walking, cycling and mobility for older residents are unproblematic, and there are no steep access roads of the kind found in hillside developments further inland. The combination of a mild winter and a warm but not extreme summer supports year-round occupation, which is relevant both for permanent residents and for owners who use the home outside the main holiday season. The south-facing orientation of the penthouse terrace aligns with this climate, giving maximum sun exposure in the cooler months when it is most useful for outdoor living.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
El Faro's coastline offers three beaches within walking or short walking distance: Playa del Faro - Punta Calaburras at 0.4 km, Playa del Charcón at 0.4 km and Playa del Faro - El Faro at 0.8 km, all measured in a straight line. The nearest Blue Flag beach is La Fontanilla, which lies in the La Cala de Mijas area, indicating that internationally certified water quality and services are available a few minutes' drive away. Recreation beyond the beach is well covered for a location of this size. Golf is a defining feature of the surroundings, with El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.9 km, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.5 km and Campo Los Lagos at 4.9 km, giving residents three courses within a ten-minute radius. Padel and karting facilities sit within 2.5 km, a public swimming pool at 1.1 km, and a parkour zone at 2.6 km. For boat owners or sailing, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Puerto Cabopino at 9.0 km are the nearest marinas. Viewpoint walks are available at La Cala de Mijas, 3.1 km away. This spread of options means that a week of varied leisure, from golf to beach days to marina visits, requires no more than short car trips from the development.
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: VL775773
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this penthouse occupies a specific position that is worth setting against the comparable new-build projects on the coast. Aquamar in Torre del Mar is marketed from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950. Those starting prices, however, apply to standard units in off-plan phases, typically ground or mid-floor apartments without the terrace area and view conditions of a top-floor home. The €799,000 asking price here reflects a different product: a finished, never-occupied penthouse with a large south-facing terrace, direct sea views, and a garage space and storage room included. Location also differentiates the options. Torre del Mar and Estepona sit respectively east and west of the Málaga metropolitan core, which means longer airport access for Estepona and a less central coastal position for Torre del Mar. Lantana Residencial shares the Mijas municipality but inland locations there trade proximity to the sea for lower pricing. El Faro's strength is its placement in the central coastal belt: three beaches within 0.8 km, three golf courses within 5 km, Fuengirola's station and marina around 4 km, and travel times of roughly 25 minutes to the airport and 20 to 25 minutes to Marbella. The regional transaction volume of about 3,190 housing sales per year in the local market indicates an active resale environment, which matters for buyers who consider future liquidity. Against these comparables, the property is best read not as a price-competitive entry product but as a finished top-floor home in a gated 2026 development, positioned between the village scale of El Faro and the urban services of Fuengirola and Marbella within half an hour. Whether that combination justifies the premium over off-plan starting prices depends on the buyer's priority: immediate availability, terrace size and view, versus lower entry cost and a longer wait for completion.
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