This ground-floor two-bedroom apartment is situated in the Jardines de la Butiplaya complex in the Butibamba area of La Cala de Mijas, on the Costa del Sol. The property measures 97 m², has two bathrooms, a fully fitted kitchen and a private courtyard, and was completed in 1988. The complex includes a communal pool with landscaped gardens. The apartment is located beachside, on the second line from the sea, with the nearest beach approximately 1.6 km away as the crow flies. The asking price is fixed at €460,000, and the property is key-ready.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in the Butibamba district of La Cala de Mijas, part of the municipality of Mijas in the province of Málaga. It is positioned beachside, second line from the coast. Marbella lies 18 km away in a straight line and Málaga 34 km. Shops, restaurants and supermarkets are within walking distance, and the A-7 coastal road connects the village to the wider region.
The layout offers two bedrooms and two bathrooms across 97 m², with a private courtyard for outdoor use. Air conditioning provides both hot and cold climate control, and double glazing supports year-round comfort. Fitted wardrobes and a part-furnished state reduce the practical work involved in moving in. The communal pool and gardens serve daily leisure needs without private maintenance obligations.
This is an existing home, not a new-build project. Construction was completed in 1988, and the property is described as being in excellent condition and key-ready. No delivery schedule applies, as the apartment is available in its current state. Any renovation or updating would be the buyer's own responsibility and is not part of the offering.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden, garage or storage room listed in its features. The orientation is north facing with courtyard and street views rather than sea views. Parking within the complex is not specified in the available data. As a 1988 build, the construction predates current new-build standards, and buyers should verify technical installations independently.
Ref: VL545487
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance coastal base will find the two-bedroom, two-bathroom layout and communal gardens sufficient without the upkeep of a villa. Buyers relocating permanently benefit from the year-round village infrastructure: schools, health centres and public transport within practical distance. Purchasers wanting a second home with rental potential will note the beachside position and the walkability of the area, both factors in holiday letting demand. Retirees who prefer to avoid stairs may find the ground-floor level relevant, though the unit is an apartment within a complex rather than a standalone dwelling. The property is less suited to buyers who require sea views, a private pool or included parking, as these are not part of the offering. Those wanting a modern new-build specification should also note the 1988 construction date and assess the technical condition accordingly during a viewing. In short, the profile matches practical coastal living at a fixed price, rather than a newly finished development with developer warranties and staged payments.
The interior photographs show marble floors in the living room, display cabinetry, a blue-tiled bathroom with shower and toilet, and a twin bedroom with wooden beds and a chandelier. The kitchen is described as fully fitted. Features listed include fitted wardrobes, double glazing and fibre optic connectivity, along with hot and cold air conditioning. The condition is recorded as excellent, and the property is offered part furnished. As a 1988 construction, the building predates contemporary energy regulations, and the double glazing and climate systems listed represent the main documented comfort measures. Buyers assessing long-term running costs should treat the installation ages as an open question to be verified during inspection: the age of the boiler or heat pump, electrical installation and plumbing are not specified in the available data. The communal elements, pool and landscaped gardens, are maintained collectively, and the associated community fees are a recurring cost factor that should be requested from the seller or community administrator. Overall, the documented finish level is that of a well-kept older apartment with updated comfort features, rather than a refurbished-to-new-build standard. The practical consequence is that immediate occupation is realistic, while any modernisation choices remain at the buyer's discretion and cost.
The asking price is fixed at €460,000. This is an existing home, so no price list or unit variation applies. The price reflects a key-ready property of 97 m² with two bedrooms and two bathrooms in a beachside complex. For context, new-build projects in the same locality currently start from approximately €496,000 (Vission Hills) and €496,000 (Almare), meaning this resale apartment is priced below the entry point of comparable new construction nearby. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process and any negotiation between buyer and seller.
Daily life in this apartment centres on the walkable scale of La Cala de Mijas. The village combines a coastal setting with the practical density of an established residential area: within two kilometres there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, two pharmacies, six banks and a supermarket offering. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies 1.6 km away in a straight line, with two further beaches within two kilometres, so the coast functions as a regular extension of the neighbourhood rather than a destination requiring a car. The apartment itself works as a base for a two-person household or a small family: two bathrooms remove morning congestion, and the private courtyard adds an outdoor room for meals or quiet hours. The ground-floor position means no stairs are involved in daily circulation. Because the complex has a communal pool and gardens, outdoor leisure is available on site without the maintenance burden of a private garden. The north-facing orientation means the courtyard receives indirect rather than direct sun; residents seeking prolonged sun exposure will find it at the pool area or the beach. The village rhythm is year-round rather than seasonal: local schools, health centres and public transport, four bus lines with 50 stops, indicate a resident population that does not disappear outside summer, which matters for anyone planning permanent residence or off-season stays.
The immediate surroundings offer a complete daily-life infrastructure within walking or short driving distance. Within two kilometres there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, two pharmacies, six banks and a school, which supports car-light living for most daily errands. For sport, the Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre is 0.6 km away in a straight line, 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. Health needs are covered by two health centres in the locality. The terrain is gentle: the elevation is 55 metres above sea level with a moderate 3.4% gradient towards the beach, making the walk to the coast manageable on foot. Note that all distances quoted are straight-line measurements, so actual walking or driving routes are longer. The area hosts 10 hotels with roughly 2,131 beds, indicating a tourist presence in summer, while the resident facilities, schools, transport, healthcare, signal that the village retains a year-round population. The nearest viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 1.2 km away, offers a local walking destination within the neighbourhood itself.
The map shows the apartment's position in the Butibamba area, second line from the coastline of La Cala de Mijas. The concentration of beaches, golf courses and sports facilities within a few kilometres illustrates how compact the recreation offer is around this part of the Mijas coast, with Marbella and Fuengirola anchoring the region on either side.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, roughly 18 km from the latter and 34 km from Málaga city. This places the village within commuting or excursion range of both, while retaining its own village-scale identity rather than functioning as a suburb. The area recorded roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale and new-build market. Within this regional context, the apartment's Butibamba position, beachside and walkable, is one of the more practical profiles the locality offers, complemented by golf and marina infrastructure on both sides along the coast.
The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, is 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km. Marbella lies 18 km in a straight line and Málaga city 34 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 24 km away in a direct line, making flights realistic for regular international travel; Gibraltar airport is 72 km. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station, 6 km away, and Carvajal, 10 km, the Cercanías line from Fuengirola connects towards Málaga. Local public transport consists of four bus lines with 50 stops in the area, covering village and regional routes. For boat owners or maritime leisure, Puerto Cabopino is 6.2 km away and Fuengirola marina 6.5 km. A car remains convenient for golf, Marbella and the airport, but the density of amenities around the apartment means daily life can largely be conducted on foot. All distances are direct measurements; road distances and travel times are longer.
| 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
La Cala de Mijas records an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. The swimming season extends to five months per year during which sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, roughly June through October. The locality sits at 55 metres above sea level with a moderate 3.4% gradient towards the coast, so the terrain is walkable without significant climbs. The climate pattern, mild winters and warm, dry summers, is the typical Mediterranean regime of the Costa del Sol. For residents, this translates into limited heating demand in winter, with the listed hot air conditioning covering that function, and an outdoor-oriented calendar for much of the year: beach visits, pool use at the complex and walking routes such as the coastal path remain usable outside the peak summer months. The courtyard orientation, being north facing, receives indirect light, which can be an advantage during the hottest months.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches sit within two kilometres: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón (1.6 km), Playa de Las Doradas (1.7 km) and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba (1.9 km), all straight-line distances. This cluster gives residents a choice of beach sections within walking or short cycling range. Golf is a defining recreation option in the area, with 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 five-minute drive. Racket sports are covered by Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila (2.4 km) and Miraflores Tennis Club (2.8 km), while the Polideportivo de La Cala municipal sports centre is only 0.6 km away. A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, is 2.5 km from the apartment. For maritime recreation, the marinas at Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) offer mooring, dining and water activities. The local viewpoint at 1.2 km provides a nearby walking destination. Overall, the recreation density around this location is high relative to its village scale.
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
Within La Cala de Mijas itself, the most direct comparison is with current new-build supply. Vission Hills, also in La Cala de Mijas, is priced from €496,200, and Almare, in the same locality, from €496,000. Both are new developments, meaning buyers at those projects pay a premium of at least €36,000 over this apartment's fixed asking price of €460,000, and in exchange receive modern construction standards, developer warranties and typically communal facilities built to current specifications. This resale apartment, completed in 1988, sits below that entry threshold but carries the characteristics of its era: dated building services to be verified, no included parking listed, and a north-facing orientation with courtyard views rather than the sea or southwest orientations common in new coastal developments. Further along the coast, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600, reflecting the generally higher entry prices for new product across the western Costa del Sol. The practical trade-off for buyers is therefore between specification and price: at €460,000 key-ready, this unit undercuts new-build entry levels in its own village by a clear margin, while requiring independent technical assessment of a 37-year-old building. Locationally, the positions are comparable, all three named projects sit in coastal Mijas or Estepona with golf and beach access, but the Butibamba setting is notable for its walkability: 26 restaurants and 15 cafés within two kilometres, plus four bus lines with 50 stops, which not every new-build development in the area matches. For market context, the locality records roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, an active volume that supports liquidity for resale should an owner later sell.
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