This one-bedroom apartment is located in the centre of La Cala de Mijas, a coastal village within the municipality of Mijas, province of Málaga. The property measures 55 m² and offers one bathroom, a bright living area and a fully fitted kitchen. The building was completed in 2008 and the apartment is key-ready and sold fully furnished. Shops, restaurants, cafés and supermarkets are within walking distance, and the nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies. The asking price is fixed at €340,000.
Within its segment, this apartment competes with both resale stock and new-build projects along the Costa del Sol. Three current new-build comparables illustrate the price landscape: 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. At a fixed €340,000 for 55 m², this property prices at roughly €6,180 per square metre, a premium level that reflects its village-centre location rather than floor area. New-build alternatives typically offer larger units, modern specifications and communal facilities for similar or lower entry prices, but generally in developments set back from established village centres, where daily amenities depend more on a car. La Cala de Mijas itself positions between Fuengirola and Marbella (18 km straight-line to the latter), which keeps demand steady: the surrounding area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, and tourism infrastructure of ten hotels and 2,131 beds supports a rental market for furnished one-bedroom units. Against inland Mijas, the coastal village trades cooler hillside air for direct beach access at 1.6 km and a denser amenity mix within 2 km. Against Estepona and Torre del Mar, both further from Málaga Airport, La Cala benefits from the roughly 24 km straight-line distance to AGP, shortening transfer times for visiting owners and guests. The realistic buyer trade-off is therefore space and build age against centrality: comparable new-build budget buys more square metres elsewhere, while this property buys an established, walkable village location with immediate usability.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the commercial heart of La Cala de Mijas, a village of roughly 55 metres elevation on the Costa del Sol. Within 2 km there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, two pharmacies and six banks. The area combines village life with beachside proximity: the coast is about 1.6 km away in a straight line, with a moderate 3.4% gradient towards the sea.
The property functions as a compact, low-maintenance base. A south to south-west orientation provides afternoon and evening light in the living area, which has a large window with urban and mountain views. A lift serves the building, and fitted wardrobes plus full furnishing mean the home can be used immediately as a permanent residence, holiday home or rental unit.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment is a resale property in a residential building completed in 2008, described as being in good condition. Its construction status is key-ready, so no waiting period or off-plan payments apply. Delivery dates for resale properties depend on the purchase process rather than a developer's schedule.
The property has one bedroom and one bathroom across 55 m², which limits space for larger households. It is an apartment without private garden or private pool; the nearest public swimming pool is 2.5 km away in a straight line. No parking space or storage room is listed in the available data. The building dates from 2008, so the finish reflects that period.
This apartment suits a buyer seeking a compact, walkable base on the Costa del Sol rather than a large family villa. Recognisable situations include: a couple wanting a permanent residence with shops and cafés at the doorstep; an international buyer looking for a furnished holiday home that can be locked up between visits, since the unit is sold turnkey; or an investor targeting the rental market in a village with year-round tourism infrastructure, ten hotels and 2,131 beds indicate steady visitor demand. It also fits buyers who prioritise not driving: the setting is close to shops, schools, transport stops and the sea, with 50 public transport stops across four lines in the area. Conversely, the property is less suitable for households needing more than one bedroom or a private garden and pool. Buyers wanting a private parking space or storage room should verify availability separately, as neither is listed. Those seeking new-build specifications, recent energy technology, developer warranties, communal facilities of a modern resort, should note this building dates from 2008. The purchase decision therefore centres on location and convenience: 55 m² in the middle of a functioning village, 1.6 km from the beach, at a fixed price point.
The apartment is recorded as being in good condition and is offered fully furnished, which removes a common practical hurdle for remote or international buyers. The interior finish, based on the available photographs, includes a bright green kitchen with wooden cabinetry, a bright master bedroom with sliding glass doors, and a compact bathroom with a shower. Fitted wardrobes are present in the bedroom, providing storage within the 55 m² footprint. The living room has a large window that supplies both light and the urban and mountain views. The building itself provides a lift and a common stairwell with standard safety equipment such as fire extinguishers visible in the lobby area. As a 2008 construction, the property predates the most recent wave of energy-efficiency standards applied to new builds on the Costa del Sol; buyers with specific requirements regarding insulation, air conditioning or hot-water systems should request a technical survey and the corresponding certificates. No information is available about recent renovations, so the stated condition reflects the seller's classification. Overall, the finishing level is consistent with a well-maintained resale apartment intended for immediate use rather than a refurbished designer unit, and the fully equipped kitchen and complete furnishing mean the home is functional from the day of completion.
The apartment has a fixed asking price of €340,000. This is a resale property, so the price is not part of a new-build price list and there is no variation between unit types. The price reflects a completed, furnished, key-ready home in the centre of La Cala de Mijas. For comparison, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast currently advertise from-prices of €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona, though those figures concern different locations, sizes and build phases. Availability depends on the current sale process; interested buyers should request up-to-date status information.
Daily life around this apartment follows the rhythm of a small Andalusian coastal village. Mornings can start with coffee at one of the fifteen cafés within 2 km, groceries at a nearby supermarket, and errands run entirely on foot, the setting is explicitly commercial and village-centre, so a car is not required for basic needs. The living room faces south to south-west, meaning the brightest hours arrive from midday onwards, with the large window framing a mix of rooftops and mountain slopes behind the village. The kitchen is fully fitted and finished in green tones, and the bedroom has sliding glass doors that let in additional light. Evenings tend to centre on the village: restaurants, the occasional local celebration among the 32 public holidays per year in the region, or a walk to the Mirador viewpoint 1.2 km away. The beach at El Torreón is about 1.6 km away as the crow flies, reachable on foot in roughly 20 minutes or a few minutes by car. Outside the summer season the village remains inhabited year-round, supported by schools, two health centres and regular housing transactions, around 3,800 per year in the area, which indicates an active, non-seasonal community rather than a resort that empties in winter.
The immediate surroundings offer the density of amenities typical of a village centre rather than a suburban development. Within 2 km, residents have access to 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, two pharmacies, six banks and a school, which covers essentially all daily needs without a vehicle. For sport, the Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre is 0.6 km away in a straight line, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila lies 2.4 km away and Miraflores Tennis Club 2.8 km. Golfers can reach El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.7 km and Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.1 km, both within a short drive. Healthcare is provided by two health centres in the area, and education spans fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools across the wider municipality. The coastal orientation of the village means three beaches sit within 2 km: El Torreón at 1.6 km, Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and La Butibamba at 1.9 km. Marinas at Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) extend the leisure options by boat. Public transport consists of four lines with 50 stops in the area, and the railway station at Fuengirola is 6 km away in a straight line, providing a rail link along the western Costa del Sol.
The map shows the apartment's position in the village centre of La Cala de Mijas, between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Markers indicate the three nearby beaches, golf courses within 3.4 km, and connections towards Málaga Airport at roughly 24 km straight-line distance. All distances shown are as the crow flies.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, both reachable within minutes along the A-7. Marbella lies 18 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 34 km, while Málaga Airport sits roughly 24 km from the village. This places the apartment at the centre of the coast's main economic and leisure corridor, with Gibraltar about 72 km to the west. Within Mijas municipality, La Cala is the coastal core, complementing the white village of Mijas Pueblo in the hills and the golf-oriented developments inland. The village combines local services, schools, health centres, year-round commerce, with tourism infrastructure including ten hotels, giving it a more permanent residential character than purely resort-based areas nearby.
Accessibility is one of the stronger points of this location. Málaga Airport (AGP) lies about 24 km away as the crow flies, which translates to a drive of roughly 25-30 minutes on the A-7 coastal motorway, convenient for frequent flyers and rental guests alike. Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at roughly 72 km straight-line distance. Marbella is 18 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 34 km, placing both within day-trip range by car. The train stations at Fuengirola (6.0 km) and Carvajal (10.0 km) provide rail connections towards the airport and Málaga. Locally, four bus lines with 50 stops cover the village and surrounding areas, so the beach, golf courses and neighbouring districts are reachable without a private vehicle, although a car widens access to inland Mijas and the wider region. The nearest beach is 1.6 km away in a straight line, with a moderate 3.4% gradient, meaning the walk back from the coast involves a gentle but noticeable incline.
| 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 at La Cala de Mijas is typical of the western Costa del Sol: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer. This pattern supports outdoor living for most of the year. The swimming season lasts about five months, during which sea temperatures remain at or above 20°C. The village sits at 55 metres above sea level, low enough for easy coastal access while still allowing mountain views from properties with the right orientation, this apartment has such views from its living room. The 3.4% gradient towards the beach is moderate; daily walks to the coast are manageable for most people, though the return leg climbs gently. The surrounding landscape combines sandy coves, golf-course greenery within 2-3 km, and the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas behind the village, giving residents both sea and inland scenery within a short radius. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, leaving long dry and sunny stretches from late spring through early autumn.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life centres on the three sandy stretches within 2 km: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón (1.6 km straight-line), Playa de Las Doradas (1.7 km) and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba (1.9 km). These beaches anchor the village's summer season, which runs roughly five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or higher. Recreational facilities extend well beyond the sand. Golfers have 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, making the location practical for regular play. Racket sports are covered by the padel club at 2.4 km and the tennis club at 2.8 km, while the municipal sports centre at 0.6 km offers general facilities. For swimming outside the sea season, the public pool Piscina Bellavista is 2.5 km away. Two marinas, Puerto Cabopino at 6.2 km and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 6.5 km, offer moorings, waterfront dining and boat trips. The Mirador viewpoint at 1.2 km provides a local walking destination with coastal panoramas.
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: VL541109
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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