This detached villa stands in El Faro, a small coastal district in the municipality of Mijas, roughly between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. The property dates from 1979 and has since undergone a complete renovation, offering 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across 160 m² of living space on an 800 m² plot. The sea lies about 0.4 km away as the crow flies, with a flat gradient to the shore. The asking price is fixed at €1,725,000 and the home is delivered key-ready, fully furnished, with a private pool, garden and outdoor kitchen.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
El Faro sits on the Mijas coast, west of Fuengirola and east of La Cala de Mijas. The villa lies within walking distance of the beach, roughly 0.4 km as the crow flies, on flat terrain at about 24 m elevation. Two golf courses lie within 2.5 km, and the Fuengirola train station is 4.0 km away in a straight line.
The layout combines an open-plan living, dining and kitchen area with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Outside, the 800 m² plot holds a private pool, a garden and an outdoor kitchen. The property is sold fully furnished with a coordinated furniture package, so daily use can begin immediately after completion of the purchase.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 1979 and has been fully renovated since; photographic material shows the kitchen during remodelling work. The construction status is key-ready, meaning the home can be occupied directly. Any dates relating to delivery or transfer should be treated as indicative and confirmed with the seller.
The living area of 160 m² is compact relative to the plot size and to other villas in this price segment. The property is a 1979 build, so buyers should verify the scope, permits and warranties of the recent renovation. There is no mention of underfloor heating, air conditioning specifics, home automation or a garage, only private parking, and no community facilities are listed.
This property fits a buyer who wants a detached, single-plot home within walking distance of the sea, without the management obligations of a large community development. The four bedrooms and three bathrooms suit a family setting, permanent residence with children attending one of the fifteen primary or ten secondary schools recorded in the area, or a household that regularly hosts guests. The fully furnished, key-ready delivery also matches a second-home scenario: an owner who wants to use the villa from the first month without undertaking renovation or furnishing projects. Buyers prioritising brand-new construction, contemporary energy performance or extensive technical documentation should note the 1979 origin and verify the renovation records. The compact living area of 160 m², relative to the plot and price, means the property suits households that value outdoor space, location and sea views over maximum interior volume. A car is practical here: amenities within 2 km cover daily needs, but the train at Fuengirola, larger retail and secondary healthcare all lie beyond comfortable walking distance. For investors, the combination of a limited rental licence landscape in Mijas, an existing build and a high absolute price should be weighed against the area's transaction volume of around 3,190 sales per year, which indicates an active resale market.
The renovation has replaced the principal living spaces: the photographic record shows an open-plan kitchen installed as part of the remodelling, a combined living and dining floor laid out for uninterrupted sightlines towards the sea, and updated bathrooms across the three units. Interior finishes are described as contemporary, with a furniture package included in the sale, a practical detail, as it removes a typical post-purchase cost and coordination effort for overseas buyers. That said, the factual basis is a 1979 structure. For a purchase at this level, verification of the following is standard practice: building permits and licences for the renovation, especially for the outdoor kitchen and any pool works; the condition of the roof, walls and window frames, which in coastal properties of this age often involve prior or partial replacement; the electrical installation and its certification; plumbing and water pressure; and any insulation measures, since pre-1980 Spanish villas were typically built without thermal insulation to modern standards. Documentation on air conditioning, heating and hot water systems should be requested directly, as the source data does not specify them. The private parking appears to be open or covered parking on the plot rather than an enclosed garage; buyers wanting enclosed, lockable parking should confirm what the plot layout permits. No community facilities are attached to the property, which reduces monthly community fees but also means all maintenance, pool, garden, exterior painting, is the owner's own responsibility.
The asking price is fixed at €1,725,000. This concerns an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build project with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or prices. The price reflects the villa's position, walking distance to the beach at El Faro, sea views, a private pool and an 800 m² plot, within a coastal zone between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region (Torre del Mar, Mijas, Estepona) start between roughly €205,000 and €322,000, but these are apartments of a different type and scale. Availability is immediate in principle; transfer details and dates are indicative and depend on the negotiation.
Daily life at this address revolves around the short distance to the sea. At roughly 400 m in a straight line, with a flat gradient of under 2%, the beach functions as an extension of the garden rather than a destination that requires planning. El Faro itself is a low-rise coastal settlement with a lighthouse landmark at Punta Calaburras, a modest year-round population and a tourism footprint of around ten hotels, enough to keep restaurants and cafés open through winter, without the density of Fuengirola or Marbella. The immediate postcode area counts eleven restaurants, two cafés and a pharmacy within 2 km, which covers most daily needs on foot or by bicycle. For larger shopping, schools and healthcare, the connection to Fuengirola (train station 4.0 km straight-line) and La Cala de Mijas (3.1 km) is the practical route. The villa's orientation towards the sea, with views reported from multiple sides of the property, shapes the indoor rhythm: the open-plan living floor receives daylight for most of the day, and the outdoor kitchen and pool area naturally become the main living space during the five-month swimming season, when sea temperatures hold at 20 °C or above. The garden of 800 m² provides space for planting, shade structures and play, while the plot dimensions leave room for parking beyond the covered space. Winters here are mild, with monthly average temperatures between 14 and 26 °C across the year, so the outdoor areas remain usable for most months rather than for a short summer window.
El Faro occupies the coastal strip of Mijas between the built-up front of Fuengirola and the more recent developments of La Cala de Mijas. The district is small enough that distances are measured in minutes on foot: the nearest beaches, Playa del Faro at Punta Calaburras and Playa del Charcón, both lie about 0.4 km away in a straight line, and a public swimming pool sits 1.1 km from the villa. Dining options concentrate along the coast road, eleven restaurants and two cafés within 2 km, and a pharmacy covers basic health needs. Sports facilities are closer than one might expect: karting and a padel club at 2.5 km, a parkour zone at 2.6 km, and two golf courses, El Chaparral at 1.9 km and Cerrado del Águila at 2.5 km. Public transport is present with eight lines and fifty stops in the area, which is unusually good for a settlement of this size, but for commuting and shopping most residents use a car. The A-7 coastal motorway connects west towards Marbella (22 km straight-line) and east towards Fuengirola and Málaga (31 km), making both cities reachable for work, culture and the airport.
The map shows the villa's position in El Faro relative to the coastline at Punta Calaburras, with Fuengirola to the east and La Cala de Mijas to the west. Distances shown are straight-line; road distances and travel times are longer. Golf courses, marinas, train stations and beaches mentioned on this page are marked for orientation.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
El Faro's position between Fuengirola (4 km to the station) and La Cala de Mijas (3.1 km) places it in the central band of the Costa del Sol, roughly 22 km from Marbella and 31 km from Málaga city. This is the section of coast where the metropolitan reach of Málaga meets the Marbella-oriented resort zone, which shows in the mix of year-round residents and tourist infrastructure. For buyers comparing locations, the practical distinction is scale: quieter and lower-rise than Fuengirola, more established and less resort-driven than La Cala, with the airport of Málaga among the closest on the entire coast.
The beach is the closest facility at 0.4 km straight-line, effectively a five-minute walk on flat terrain. Fuengirola's marina lies 4.3 km away and Puerto Cabopino 9.0 km, both offering berths, waterfront dining and excursion options. Golfers reach El Chaparral within 1.9 km and two further courses, Cerrado del Águila and Los Lagos, within 4.9 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 22 km away in a straight line, one of the shorter airport distances on the coast; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at about 75 km. Rail access runs through the Cercanías line at Fuengirola station, 4.0 km straight-line, with stops at Los Boliches (5.7 km) and Torreblanca (7.0 km), connecting through to Málaga city centre and the airport. By car, the coastal A-7 and the tolled AP-7 provide the main arteries. All distances stated are straight-line; actual road distances and travel times are longer.
| 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 western Costa del Sol profile: an annual average temperature of 18.7 °C, monthly averages ranging from 14 °C in winter to 26 °C in summer, and a swimming season of five months during which sea water holds at 20 °C or warmer. The villa sits at 24 m above sea level with a gradient to the beach of 1.8%, effectively flat, which matters both for daily walks to the shore and for accessibility of the plot itself; no stair-climbing streets are involved. The elevated humidity of a first-line-adjacent location is a maintenance consideration for exterior paintwork and metal fittings, as it is anywhere on this coast. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, so outdoor living is realistic from roughly April through October. The nearest viewpoint over the coastline, at La Cala de Mijas 3.1 km away, gives an alternative angle on the same shore for evening walks.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three named beaches lie within 0.8 km of the villa: Playa del Faro at Punta Calaburras and Playa del Charcón at about 0.4 km, and Playa del Faro at El Faro itself at 0.8 km. The lighthouse headland at Punta Calaburras gives this stretch its character, rocky outcrops alternating with sand, and is a known spot for shore fishing and snorkelling. The Blue Flag beach in the immediate municipality is La Fontanilla at La Cala de Mijas, a short drive west. Beyond the beach, recreation within a 5 km radius includes two golf courses (El Chaparral at 1.9 km, Cerrado del Águila at 2.5 km), karting at 2.5 km, a padel club and a parkour training zone. A public swimming pool at 1.1 km covers winter swimming. The two marinas, Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Cabopino at 9.0 km, extend the options with sailing, excursions and waterfront dining.
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: VL351626
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol, El Faro occupies a specific niche: a small, established coastal settlement in Mijas municipality, without the resort-scale development of La Cala de Mijas or the urban density of Fuengirola. The villa's fixed asking price of €1,725,000 sits well above the regional new-build entry level, comparable listed projects start at €205,000 (Lantana Residencial, Mijas), €269,950 (Aquamar, Torre del Mar) and €321,000 (Etherna Homes 2, Estepona), but those figures concern apartments, not detached villas on 800 m² plots within walking distance of the shore. The fairer comparison group is the resale villa market between Fuengirola and Marbella, where plot size, sea views and beach proximity are the main price drivers. The area records around 3,190 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid market with regular resale opportunities. Location-wise, El Faro benefits from being on the Málaga side of the coast: the airport is roughly 22 km away in a straight line, shorter than from Estepona or Manilva, and the Cercanías railway at Fuengirola provides a rail link that most coastal villages west of it lack. The trade-off is scale, El Faro offers fewer services than Marbella (22 km) or Málaga (31 km), so it functions best for residents who accept a car-dependent rhythm for anything beyond daily errands. For buyers weighing new-build certainty against a renovated 1979 villa, the choice comes down to documentation: a developer project delivers specifications and guarantees contractually, whereas this property's renovation scope must be verified through permits and invoices. What the new-build alternatives do not offer is what this villa does: an 800 m² private plot, immediate delivery, and a beach at 400 m.
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