A key-ready, two-bedroom ground floor apartment in the La Cala Sunset development in La Cala de Mijas, on the central Costa del Sol. The property offers 90 m² of living space with a southwest-facing 26 m² terrace and a private garden of approximately 32 m². The asking price is fixed at €430,000. The apartment forms part of a gated community of 79 residences with landscaped gardens, a communal pool and private parking. Beaches, shops and restaurants are within walking distance, and Málaga Airport lies roughly 25 km away.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in an urbanised stretch of La Cala de Mijas, within the municipality of Mijas in the province of Málaga. Playa de La Cala, El Torreón is about 312 m away as the crow flies, with a supermarket at 409 m and a pharmacy at 284 m. Golf courses, sports facilities and the coastal road network connect the area to Fuengirola and Marbella.
The layout serves two residents or a small family: two double bedrooms, one with an ensuite bathroom, plus a second guest bathroom. Both bedrooms open directly onto the terrace and garden. The open-plan kitchen, dining and living area extends outdoors, effectively adding the 26 m² terrace and garden to the daily living space for much of the year.
The property is a new-build apartment reported as key-ready, with completion listed indicatively for 2026. It belongs to a development of 79 contemporary apartments within a gated community. As with all delivery dates on the Costa del Sol, the stated completion is indicative and buyers should confirm current handover timing with the seller before committing.
The apartment does not offer a private pool; the swimming pool is communal. Living space is limited to 90 m², and the plot is registered at 31 m², with the garden and terrace counted separately as private outdoor areas. There is no private garden finished in natural grass; the developer plans artificial turf. Ground-floor positioning means no elevated sea views.
The property fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable year-round residence on the Costa del Sol will find the two-bathroom layout practical, with the ensuite serving the main bedroom and the guest bathroom available for visitors. Buyers wanting a lock-up-and-leave second home benefit from the gated community and key-ready status: there is no construction waiting period beyond the indicative 2026 completion date, and the property can be used or rented immediately once the purchase completes. Purchasers focused on outdoor living without the maintenance burden of a detached villa get a genuine private garden and large terrace, combined with communal pool access. Those who prefer not to depend on a car every day will appreciate the walkable distance to pharmacy, supermarket and the beach, although the hill back from the coast and the moderate 3.4% gradient are worth noting for anyone with limited mobility. It is less suitable for buyers needing three or more bedrooms, a private pool, or panoramic elevated views, none of which this property provides. Frequent flyers will value Málaga Airport at roughly 25 km, reachable via the A-7 and AP-7 coastal corridors. Golf players can reach El Chaparral in about 2 km straight-line distance. Finally, buyers comparing against new-build price lists in La Cala de Mijas may find the fixed asking price of €430,000, inclusive of private parking and a fitted Bosch kitchen, positioned below the entry price of several nearby developments.
The apartment is finished to a contemporary specification with several measures aimed at energy performance and comfort. Windows are fitted with Guardian Sun solar-control, low-emissivity double glazing, which reduces heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, relevant given average monthly temperatures ranging from 14 to 26°C. Blinds in the living room and both bedrooms are motorised. The entrance door is a reinforced, high-security model. The kitchen is fully fitted with Bosch appliances: oven, induction hob, extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer, with worktops in Ceratop Dolomiti porcelain by Cupastone. Climate control consists of hot and cold ducted air conditioning throughout, supplemented by an aerothermal hot water system, which typically reduces energy consumption compared with standard electric water heating. Photovoltaic solar panels supply renewable energy to the communal areas, lowering the community's shared running costs. Both bedrooms include fitted wardrobes with sliding-door units, and the bathroom shown in the photography is finished with a modern walk-in shower and vanity unit. A utility room is provided alongside the open-plan kitchen. Fibre-optic connectivity is installed, which matters for remote workers and long-stay residents. The building has a lift, and the property comes with private parking. The private garden will be finished with artificial grass, as indicated in the developer's imagery. Taken together, the specification is consistent with current new-build standards on the central Costa del Sol, with the aerothermal system, solar panels and solar-control glazing the most notable efficiency features.
The asking price is fixed at €430,000. This is an existing, key-ready home, not a price-list development, so no lower entry price applies. For context, comparable new-build projects nearby start higher: Vission Hills in La Cala de Mijas from €482,400, Almare in the same town from €496,000, and Acqua Gardens in Estepona from €524,600. The price includes private parking and a fitted kitchen with Bosch appliances. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs (transfer tax or VAT depending on the transaction type, notary and registry fees) and annual community fees for the shared pool and gardens.
This is a ground-floor apartment designed around its outdoor space. The southwest orientation means the 26 m² terrace and roughly 32 m² garden receive afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining, sunbathing or an outdoor lounge setup. Both bedrooms have direct access to this private zone, so indoor and outdoor living flow into one another across most of the year. Daily life here is urban and walkable. A pharmacy sits 284 m away and a supermarket 409 m, both within a few minutes on foot. The village centre of La Cala de Mijas, with its restaurants, cafés and beach, is a short stroll down the hill. The gradient towards the sea is moderate at about 3.4%, so the walk back up requires a modest effort but no strenuous climb. The surrounding neighbourhood is built-up rather than rural: expect neighbours, holiday traffic in summer and the ambient noise of a functioning village rather than secluded quiet. The development itself is gated, with landscaped gardens, a large communal pool, a children's play area and outdoor showers, giving residents a resort-style common area. A car is useful but not essential; four bus lines and fifty stops serve the wider area, and Fuengirola's train station lies about 6 km away, connecting towards Málaga. For golfers, El Chaparral Golf Club is roughly 2 km away, with Cerrado del Águila and Santana Golf also within a short drive. The result is a practical base for year-round living or extended seasonal stays, with the beach and village at walking distance.
La Cala de Mijas is a coastal village within the municipality of Mijas, positioned between Fuengirola and Marbella. The location analysis describes the immediate setting as urban with amenities within walking distance: a pharmacy 284 m away, a supermarket 409 m and the nearest beach roughly 312 m as the crow flies. The village centre holds a substantial hospitality scene, 26 restaurants and 15 cafés within 2 km, alongside banks and two pharmacies. Healthcare is covered by two health centres locally, with the nearest hospital about 12 km away. For families, the wider area lists 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, with one school within 2 km of the property. Sports facilities nearby include the Polideportivo de La Cala at 0.6 km, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. Tourism is present but not overwhelming: ten hotels with around 2,131 beds, meaning the village is noticeably busier in July and August and calmer outside the season. Housing turnover is active, with roughly 3,800 transactions per year in the area, indicating a liquid resale and rental market. An electric-vehicle charging point sits 3.2 km away. Public transport comprises four bus lines and fifty stops, and Fuengirola's railway station about 6 km away provides a rail link towards Málaga.
The map shows the apartment's position within the built-up coastal strip of La Cala de Mijas, between the beachfront and the golf hinterland. Beaches, the village centre, supermarkets and the pharmacy cluster within a short radius, while Fuengirola and Marbella frame the wider coastline.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies the central point of the Costa del Sol, roughly equidistant between Fuengirola and Marbella. This positioning places the property about 6 km from Fuengirola's full urban offer, railway station, marina, hospital services, and a similar order of distance from Marbella's western districts such as Cabopino. Málaga city and its airport lie to the northeast at roughly 25 km. Within Mijas municipality, the village is the coastal counterpart to the hillside town of Mijas Pueblo, trading elevation and panoramic views for walkable access to the sea. Compared with Estepona further west, the area is more centrally placed for airport access.
The nearest beaches, Playa de La Cala, El Torreón at roughly 312 m and Playa de La Cala, La Butibamba at 411 m straight-line, sit within a short walk, noting that the direct distance understates the actual walking route and the moderate 3.4% gradient. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 25 km away (about 24 km straight-line), making same-day international travel feasible; Gibraltar Airport is roughly 72 km away. By car, the A-7 coastal road and AP-7 motorway connect the village to Fuengirola in one direction and Marbella in the other, with Marbella reachable in well under half an hour in normal traffic. Golf is a defining feature of accessibility here: El Chaparral Golf Club is about 2.0 km away, Cerrado del Águila 3.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club 4.9 km, with La Cala Golf Resort a short drive inland. Marinas at Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) serve boating interests. For public transport users, four bus lines with fifty stops cover the locality, and the railway at Fuengirola (about 6 km) links towards the provincial capital. Daily errands, supermarket, pharmacy, banks, are all manageable on foot or by bicycle.
| 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 shows an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, with monthly averages between 14°C in the coolest months and 26°C in summer. The swimming season extends to about five months, during which sea temperatures remain at or above 20°C, typically from late May into October. The village sits at roughly 55 m above sea level, low enough that the walk to the coast involves only a moderate 3.4% gradient rather than the steep hillsides found elsewhere in Mijas municipality. Rainfall on this stretch of coast is modest and concentrated in the cooler half of the year, leaving long dry spells from late spring through autumn. In practical terms, the southwest-facing terrace can be used for outdoor meals from early spring to late autumn, while the ducted air conditioning and solar-control glazing manage the peak summer heat. The surrounding landscape combines the built-up coastal strip with greenbelt and golf-course vegetation inland, and the elevated Miraflores and Mijas hills form a backdrop to the views from the urbanisation.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within a kilometre of the property: Playa de La Cala, El Torreón at roughly 312 m, Playa de La Cala, La Butibamba at 411 m and Playa de Las Doradas at 999 m, all straight-line distances. El Torreón beach takes its name from the historic watchtower that still stands at the village's sandy core, around which the beachfront promenade, chiringuitos and beach clubs are arranged, the natural destination for an evening stroll from the apartment. For golfers, the location is well served: El Chaparral Golf Club (about 2.0 km) is a wooded, undulating course, Cerrado del Águila (3.1 km) offers an 18-hole layout, and Santana Golf & Country Club (4.9 km) occupies flat orange-grove terrain. Padel players can use Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 2.4 km, and tennis is available at Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. The Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre lies 600 m away. Swimmers can also use the communal pool within the development or the public Piscina Bellavista at 2.5 km. The La Cala de Mijas viewpoint at 1.2 km provides a vantage point over the coastline. In high summer, the ten local hotels bring seasonal crowds to the beaches; outside those months the same coastline is considerably quieter.
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: VL221629
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within La Cala de Mijas, the asking price of €430,000 sits below the entry level of current new-build developments: Vission Hills starts at €482,400 and Almare at €496,000, while Acqua Gardens in Estepona begins at €524,600. Those figures are 'from' prices for off-plan stock, whereas this property is key-ready with a fitted Bosch kitchen and private parking included, which narrows the effective gap once specification is compared like for like. Locationally, the property sits closer to the beach than most new schemes in the town, which tend to occupy the hillside or golf-side land above the coastal strip; the trade-off is the ground-floor position without elevated views. The wider micro-market is active: roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year are recorded in the area, supported by demand from both international second-home buyers and the local residential market. Compared with Fuengirola, 6 km to the northeast, La Cala de Mijas offers a smaller-scale village environment with lower building density along its beachfront, though with fewer large-scale services; compared with Marbella to the southwest, prices are structurally lower while golf accessibility is comparable, with El Chaparral, Cerrado del Águila and Santana Golf all within 5 km and La Cala Golf Resort a short drive inland. For buyers weighing rental potential, the combination of walking-distance beaches, a five-month swimming season and proximity to Málaga Airport (25 km) defines the area's year-round appeal, though summer tourism, around 2,131 hotel beds locally, concentrates demand in the high season. Buyers should weigh the fixed price against the fact that comparable new-build alternatives in the same town carry higher entry points but newer communal phases and, in some cases, elevated orientations.
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