A key-ready, first-floor apartment of 61 m² in the Calazul residential development in La Cala de Mijas, offered at a fixed asking price of €299,000. The home has one bedroom, one bathroom, a south-facing covered terrace with a Lumon glass enclosure, and views over communal gardens and the swimming pool. Built in 2006, the property is part of a gated complex with a lift and includes an underground parking space. Everyday amenities are within walking distance: the beach lies about 1.6 km away as the crow flies, and the village centre with its shops and restaurants is close by.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Calazul, a residential area on the edge of La Cala de Mijas, next to a large supermarket and a short walk from the village centre. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies roughly 1.6 km away in a straight line. Marbella is 18 km and Málaga 34 km in a direct line, which places both cities within practical reach by car.
The layout serves one- or two-person households: a living and dining room, a fully fitted kitchen, one bedroom with fitted wardrobes and one bathroom. The south orientation brings daylight into the main rooms, and the glazed terrace extends the usable living space across the seasons. Marble flooring, air conditioning, double glazing and fibre optic are present.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2006 and is key-ready, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The fixed asking price of €299,000 applies to this specific home, including the underground parking space and partial furnishing. Any refurbishment needs are limited, as the property is described as being in excellent condition.
The property offers one bedroom and one bathroom on 61 m² of built space, which limits its capacity for larger households. It is an apartment within a gated community, so no private garden or private pool is included; outdoor space consists of the covered terrace. No information is available about a storage room, and community fees are not stated in the data.
This property fits a buyer who wants a manageable, ready-to-move-into home on the central Costa del Sol without undertaking a renovation. A single person or a couple seeking a permanent residence will find the walkable setting and the proximity of a supermarket practical for daily life. As a holiday home, the key-ready condition and the gated complex with pool mean it can be used from the first visit onward, and the glazed terrace stretches the comfortable season beyond the summer months. Buyers who prioritise a second bedroom, a private garden or a private pool should look elsewhere, as none of these form part of this property. Investors focused on the rental market should note the strong seasonal character of La Cala de Mijas, with 10 hotels and just over 2,100 beds in the area indicating steady tourist demand. Buyers who want to reach Marbella or Málaga regularly will find the distances, 18 km and 34 km in a straight line respectively, workable by car, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 24 km in a direct line, which shortens travel days considerably. Households that rely on public transport can use the local bus lines, with the Cercanías train from Fuengirola about 6 km away as the regional rail link.
The apartment was built in 2006 and is described as being in excellent condition. The interior finishes include marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedroom and a fully fitted kitchen, so the buyer moves into a completed home rather than a shell requiring installation work. The windows are double glazed, which supports both thermal comfort and noise reduction relative to single glazing, and the home has air conditioning for the warm months. Fibre optic connectivity is present, which matters for remote work and streaming. The most distinctive technical feature is the covered terrace with its Lumon glass enclosure. This frameless glazing system turns the terrace into a semi-indoor space: it blocks wind and retains heat in cooler periods, while the panels can be opened in summer. Because the terrace faces south and looks over the gardens and pool, this enclosure effectively adds a usable room to the 61 m² built area. The building itself has a lift, which removes the usual drawback of a first-floor walk-up for older residents or when carrying shopping. An underground parking space is included, protecting the car from sun and reducing street-parking dependence. The property is sold part furnished, meaning some items transfer with the sale while others may need to be added by the buyer. As with any 2006 building, the technical installation is approaching twenty years of age, so buyers typically have systems such as the air conditioning unit and the boiler checked during the purchase process.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €299,000. This is an existing home, completed in 2006, so there is no price list or range of unit types; the price applies to this specific 61 m² property with one bedroom, one bathroom, an underground parking space and partial furnishing. Per square metre of built space, the asking price works out at roughly €4,900. For comparison, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast, 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 quoted as starting prices for a wider stock of units, which is a different pricing structure. Availability is immediate, subject to the sale process.
Daily life here revolves around a compact, walkable scale. The apartment's position next to a supermarket means groceries are a matter of minutes on foot, and the village centre of La Cala de Mijas, with roughly 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 2 pharmacies and 6 banks within 2 km, covers most everyday needs without a car. The morning routine can start on the glazed terrace: because it faces south and is sheltered from the wind, it stays usable from breakfast through to the afternoon, a practical feature of the Lumon enclosure. The communal pool and gardens sit directly below the terrace, which makes them an extension of the home during the warmer months. The swimming season runs about five months, with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, so the pool and the beaches roughly 1.6 to 1.9 km away function as seasonal amenities rather than year-round ones. Outside the summer, the terrace remains the main outdoor space. The gradient from the development down to the beach is moderate at 3.4%, so the walk to the sea is manageable for most people but involves a gentle incline on the way back. With 50 public transport stops and 4 bus lines in the area, plus train connections from Fuengirola about 6 km away, a car is convenient but not strictly necessary for local life.
La Cala de Mijas retains the structure of an original coastal village that has grown around tourism, and that is visible in the balance of amenities: within 2 km there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 2 pharmacies, 6 banks and a school, together with 2 health centres serving the wider area. This density means the neighbourhood functions year-round, not only in summer, which distinguishes it from purely seasonal urbanisations. The apartment's position next to a large supermarket covers the weekly shop on foot. Sports facilities are concentrated nearby: Polideportivo de La Cala lies 0.6 km away, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club 2.8 km. Golfers can reach El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.7 km, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club at 3.4 km, three courses within a short drive. For evening walks, the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 1.2 km away, overlooks the coastline. The area sits at 55 m above sea level, so the terrain rises gently inland from the shore.
The map shows the apartment's position in Calazul on the inland edge of La Cala de Mijas, with the beach bay roughly 1.6 km to the south and the golf courses of El Chaparral and Cerrado del Aguila to the east and northeast. The A-7 runs along the coast, connecting Fuengirola and Marbella on either side.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, roughly 6 km from the former and 18 km from the latter in a straight line. This placement gives it dual access: the services and rail link of Fuengirola to the northeast, and the retail, dining and marina landscape of Marbella to the southwest. Málaga, at 34 km, and its airport at about 24 km connect the area to international flights. Within Mijas municipality, La Cala functions as the coastal hub, more built-up than the hillside village of Mijas Pueblo but less dense than Fuengirola.
The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, lies 1.6 km in a straight line, with Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km; actual walking distances by road are somewhat longer, and the return involves a moderate 3.4% gradient. Marbella is 18 km away as the crow flies and Málaga 34 km, both reachable via the A-7 coastal road that runs past La Cala de Mijas. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport sits roughly 24 km in a direct line to the northeast, which keeps transfers short; Gibraltar Airport is about 72 km away. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station, 6.0 km in a straight line, with Carvajal station at 10.0 km; from Fuengirola the Cercanías line connects towards Málaga. Locally, 4 bus lines serve some 50 stops across the area, so the village and its immediate surroundings can be used without a car, though regional travel is easier with one. Marinas at Puerto Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) add boating options in the direct vicinity.
| Beach Distance | 1.6 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 24 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 72 km |
| Fuengirola | 6 km |
| Carvajal | 10 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data for the area shows an average monthly temperature ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.5°C, a typical Mediterranean pattern with mild winters and warm, dry summers. Rainfall is concentrated outside the summer season. The swimming season lasts about five months, during which sea temperatures hold at 20°C or above, roughly from late May into October. At 55 m above sea level, the apartment sits low on the coastal shelf, so there is no significant climb to reach the development itself; only the descent towards the beach involves a moderate 3.4% slope. The south-facing orientation aligns with the sun's path, giving the terrace direct light through the middle of the day and into the afternoon, while the glass enclosure keeps the space usable on cooler or windier days, a relevant detail given the coastal breeze that can affect open terraces in exposed positions.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within about 2 km: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón at 1.6 km, Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km, all measured in a straight line. This cluster around the village bay means beach visits are a walk or a short drive rather than an excursion. For sport, the Polideportivo de La Cala at 0.6 km offers municipal facilities, padel players can use Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 2.4 km and tennis players the Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. Golf is a defining feature of this stretch of coast: El Chaparral Golf Club lies 1.7 km away, Cerrado del Aguila Golf 2.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club 3.4 km, giving three options within minutes. A public pool, Piscina Bellavista, is 2.5 km away, in addition to the communal pool within the complex. For time on the water, the marinas at Puerto Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) provide the nearest harbours, and the local viewpoint at 1.2 km offers a place to watch the coastline at sunset.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Cala de Mijas forms part of the Municipality of Mijas in the province of Málaga, Andalusia, southern Spain.
| 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 |
Moderate
Ref: VL152699
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within its segment, this apartment occupies a specific position: it is an existing, key-ready home at a fixed price, whereas most comparable offerings on the Costa del Sol today are new-build projects quoted with from-prices. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar at €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €321,000, but those figures represent entry points into wider portfolios, often for units in earlier construction phases with delivery dates still ahead. This property's €299,000 buys a finished 61 m² home that can be occupied immediately, which carries a different kind of value for buyers who do not want to wait for construction or manage off-plan payments. Location is the second differentiator. La Cala de Mijas sits between Fuengirola and Marbella, giving it access to both towns' infrastructure while retaining a village-scale centre with year-round amenities. Torre del Mar and Estepona lie further from the Marbella axis; Lantana, though in the same municipality, sits inland of the coastal strip. For buyers weighing this apartment against new-build alternatives, the trade-offs are concrete: an older building with 2006 construction standards and a modest 61 m² footprint, against immediate availability, a glazed south-facing terrace, an included parking space and a walkable setting next to a supermarket. The rental dimension is worth noting for investors: the area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year and supports 10 hotels with just over 2,100 beds, indicating sustained seasonal demand along this stretch of coast.
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