A key-ready apartment completed in 2024 in La Cala de Mijas, situated in a frontline golf urbanisation on a hillside overlooking the fairways and the Sierra de Mijas. The property offers 108 m² of living space with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a spacious terrace connected to both the living area and the master bedroom, an underground parking space and a storage room. The asking price is fixed at €470,000. The apartment is fully furnished, fitted with Bosch kitchen appliances, and includes an air source heat pump for heating and cooling. A tourist licence is already in place.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment stands in a residential urbanisation on the edge of La Cala de Mijas, directly alongside a golf course with views towards the Sierra de Mijas. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies. Marbella is 18 km in a straight line and Málaga 34 km, giving access to both cities within reasonable driving distance.
The layout suits households needing three bedrooms and two bathrooms within 108 m², with fitted wardrobes in every bedroom. Indoor and outdoor living are connected through a covered terrace accessible from the living room, kitchen and master bedroom. Communal gardens and a pool, a lift, disabled access and underground parking cover everyday practical requirements.
Construction was completed in 2024 and the apartment is in new, unused condition. There is no waiting period or construction risk: the keys can be handed over directly. Delivery dates and completion status are indicative and should be confirmed with the seller before any purchase decision.
The property has a north-east orientation, which limits direct afternoon sun on the terrace. It is an apartment within a communal complex, so there is no private pool and no private garden. The hillside setting involves a moderate 3.4% gradient towards the beach. There is no private garage, only an underground parking space within the community.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a permanent or semi-permanent residence on the Costa del Sol who wants three bedrooms, low maintenance and no construction risk will find the completed 2024 build and turn-key condition directly relevant. A household that plans to combine private use with holiday letting can use the existing tourist licence, the full furniture package and the furnished rental-ready state without further investment. Golf players benefit from the frontline position relative to El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.7 km and two further courses within 3.4 km. Buyers who prefer morning sun and shaded afternoons, for example those sensitive to heat, or away from the apartment during the hottest hours, will find the north-east orientation workable, while those wanting all-day sun on the terrace should factor in this limitation. The property suits households that accept communal outdoor space rather than a private garden and pool, in exchange for a lower maintenance burden. It is less suitable for buyers requiring a private plot, a southwest orientation, or a first-floor-without-lift situation, although a lift and disabled access are present. A car is practical here: the beach is a 1.6 km walk with a moderate return climb, and public transport, with 4 lines and 50 stops in the area, supports local trips but not necessarily all regional travel.
The apartment was completed in 2024 and is in new, unused condition, which means that materials and installations reflect current building standards rather than those of an older resale property. The kitchen is fully fitted with Bosch appliances throughout: fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, oven, induction hob and extractor. This is a mid-to-upper appliance specification for the segment and removes a common post-purchase expense. Every bedroom includes fitted wardrobes, and the property is sold fully furnished, so the interior is usable from the first day. Climate control runs on an air source heat pump providing both hot and cold air conditioning; heat pump systems are generally more energy-efficient than resistance heating and combine heating and cooling in a single installation. Hot and cold air conditioning are listed separately as features, confirming both functions are operational. The windows are described as large and positioned to bring natural light into the living spaces and the master bedroom, which connects to the terrace along with the open-plan living area and kitchen. Practical infrastructure includes a lift, disabled access, a covered private terrace, an underground parking space and a separate storage room, the latter two being standard but not universal inclusions in new coastal apartments. Views extend over the golf course, the surrounding countryside and the mountains of the Sierra de Mijas, with a panoramic aspect from the hillside position. No information is available on the specific construction standards, insulation values or warranty terms; these should be verified through the technical documentation during the purchase process.
The asking price is fixed at €470,000 for the complete package: the 108 m² apartment, furniture, fitted Bosch kitchen, underground parking space and storage room. At this price the property is around €4,353 per m² of living space. As a completed 2024 build in unused condition, it competes with new-build developments nearby: Vission Hills in La Cala de Mijas starts from €496,200 and Almare from €496,000, while Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600, though those prices may exclude furniture, parking and licensing costs included here. The tourist licence already in place removes a separate application process for buyers intending to rent the property out.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around the combination of a quiet golf-side urbanisation and the practical amenities of La Cala de Mijas within a short distance. The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, lies 1.6 km as the crow flies, meaning the sea is reachable on foot or by a short drive, with the hillside gradient of 3.4% making the walk back a moderate climb. The town centre offers an unusually dense cluster of amenities for a settlement of its size: within 2 km there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 2 pharmacies and 6 banks, which covers most daily needs without travelling to Fuengirola or Marbella. Mornings can start on the covered terrace with a north-east aspect, receiving light early in the day while the afternoons stay shaded, a practical consideration in the warmer months. The open-plan living room and kitchen connect directly to the terrace, so cooking, dining and outdoor sitting flow into one another. The communal pool and gardens function as the outdoor extension of the apartment during the swimming season, which in this stretch of coast lasts about five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above. For sport, the Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre is 600 m away, padel and tennis clubs sit within 2.8 km, and three golf courses, El Chaparral, Cerrado del Aguila and Santana Golf, lie within 3.4 km. Because the apartment holds a tourist licence and is sold furnished and turn-key, the same layout works both as a permanent residence and as a rental property with an established legal framework.
The immediate environment is a golf urbanisation on a hill at roughly 55 m above sea level, between the coast and the Sierra de Mijas. Within 2 km of the centre of La Cala de Mijas, the amenity density is high: 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 2 pharmacies, 6 banks and a school cover daily needs locally. Healthcare is available at 2 health centres in the area, and education provision across the wider municipality includes 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. For sports, the Polideportivo de La Cala lies 600 m away, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. The tourism footprint is modest, 10 hotels with 2,131 beds, indicating a residential town rather than a resort strip, though the summer months bring seasonal visitors to the beaches. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 50 stops; the nearest train stations are Fuengirola at 6.0 km and Carvajal at 10.0 km in a straight line, connecting to the Cercanías line towards Málaga. A car remains the most practical mode for regional travel, shopping in bulk and airport transfers. Annual housing transactions in the area number around 3,800, pointing to an active and liquid local market.
The map shows the apartment's position on the hillside golf urbanisation above La Cala de Mijas, between Fuengirola to the north-east and Marbella to the west. Markers indicate the three nearby beaches within 2 km, the surrounding golf courses and the road connections towards the A-7 and AP-7 coastal routes, linking to Málaga airport roughly 24 km away.
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 18 km straight-line from Marbella and 34 km from Málaga. Once a fishing village, it now functions as a residential town within the municipality of Mijas, with a year-round population supported by schools, health centres and a full amenity base. Its location on the coastal strip between two larger centres gives it access to both while retaining a smaller-scale character. Within the regional property market it sits in the Mijas Costa segment, priced below central Marbella while offering comparable golf and beach access.
Beaches are within walking and short driving distance: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón at 1.6 km straight-line, Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km. Golf courses cluster closely around the property, 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. Two marinas serve boating and waterfront leisure: Puerto Cabopino at 6.2 km and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 6.5 km, both as the crow flies. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies approximately 24 km away in a straight line, the most used arrival route for international owners; Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at roughly 72 km. Marbella sits 18 km away and Málaga city 34 km, placing both within day-trip range by car. All distances stated are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station at 6.0 km, and local bus lines with 50 stops serve the town and surrounding urbanisations.
| 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 in La Cala de Mijas is typical of the western Costa del Sol: average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.5°C. The swimming season lasts about five months, during which sea temperatures remain at or above 20°C. The apartment sits at approximately 55 m elevation on a hillside, high enough to look over the golf course towards the Sierra de Mijas but low enough to keep the walk to the beach manageable; the gradient of 3.4% is moderate, meaning the return walk from the shore involves a steady but not steep climb. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 1.2 km away, indicates the terrain's scenic character. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler half of the year, keeping the summer months dry and suitable for uninterrupted terrace use, while the north-east orientation of this particular apartment provides morning light and afternoon shade within that pattern.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within 2 km of the property. Playa de La Cala - El Torreón at 1.6 km is the nearest, flanked by Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km, all reachable on foot or within a few minutes by car. The beaches of La Cala are known locally as family-oriented sandy stretches around a former watchtower, with chiringuitos along the shore during the season. Golf is the other defining recreation here: El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.7 km is closest, followed by Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club at 3.4 km, giving three courses within a five-minute drive. The Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre at 600 m covers indoor sports, and padel and tennis clubs sit at 2.4 km and 2.8 km respectively. A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, is 2.5 km away. For maritime leisure, the marinas of Cabopino and Fuengirola, at 6.2 and 6.5 km straight-line, offer mooring, waterfront dining and excursion boats.
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: VL380335
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within La Cala de Mijas itself, this apartment positions itself against new-build developments such as Vission Hills (from €496,200) and Almare (from €496,000). Both competitors are new constructions with a price-list structure, whereas this property is an existing, completed home with a fixed asking price of €470,000 that includes furniture, a fitted Bosch kitchen, an underground parking space, a storage room and an active tourist licence. When those inclusions are priced separately, as is common in off-plan purchases, the effective difference in total acquisition cost is larger than the headline figures suggest. Further along the coast, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600, reflecting Estepona's position as a generally somewhat lower-priced municipality than central Mijas Costa in some segments, though transport links there to Málaga airport are longer. Locationally, La Cala de Mijas offers a compromise between Fuengirola's urban density and Marbella's price level: 18 km straight-line from Marbella, 34 km from Málaga city and roughly 24 km from Málaga-Costa del Sol airport. The local market records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating steady turnover and resale liquidity. Median provincial income of €16,450 contextualises the regional economy, in which coastal property is substantially driven by international buyers. For a buyer weighing this apartment against new-build alternatives, the deciding factors are typically timing, immediate availability versus a construction or delivery period, and completeness, since the tourist licence and furnishing remove both a regulatory step and an outfitting expense that off-plan buyers normally carry themselves.
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