A detached country property in the La Majadilla del Muerto area of La Cala de Mijas, in the municipality of Mijas, province of Málaga. The house dates from 1996 and offers approximately 600 m² of living space on a plot of roughly 2,500 m², with six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a separate guest apartment. The asking price is fixed at €2,200,000. The property sits in a quiet, semi-rural setting about 1.6 km from the nearest beach, with views over the surrounding countryside and mountains.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The finca stands in La Majadilla del Muerto, a low-density country area behind La Cala de Mijas. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies about 1.6 km away as the crow flies, reached over a moderate gradient of 3.4%. Marbella is 18 km away in a straight line and Málaga 34 km, giving access to two larger urban centres along the coast.
With six bedrooms, four bathrooms and a self-contained guest apartment, the house suits multi-generational households, regular visitors or owners considering independent rental use. The 600 m² interior provides generous circulation and reception spaces, while the 2,500 m² plot accommodates a heated pool, jacuzzi, terraces and garden areas oriented towards outdoor living.
This is not a new-build development. The property was completed in 1996 and is offered key-ready and in good condition. Buyers should expect a mature building with original structural and installation choices, and should factor inspection of systems nearly three decades old into their due diligence.
The property does not form part of a resort development and offers no communal facilities, gated community services or on-site management. The plot of 2,500 m² is modest for a country estate of this value, and the semi-rural location means daily errands generally require a car. No information is available on energy performance in the source data.
Ref: VL868287
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
The property fits several recognisable situations. A large family needing six bedrooms and multiple bathrooms, with grandparents or adult children housed in the guest apartment, would use the full footprint year-round. Owners seeking a second home with space for extended visiting parties benefit from the separate apartment and the pool-side layout. Households relocating permanently who want countryside quiet without isolation, the village amenities of La Cala de Mijas are minutes away by car, will find the suburban setting workable. Buyers intending to let the guest apartment independently should verify local licensing requirements before purchase. The property suits those who prioritise space, privacy and outdoor living over walkability; anyone expecting to manage daily life without a car should look at coastal alternatives. It is less suitable for buyers wanting a low-maintenance lock-and-leave apartment, a gated resort with shared facilities, or a brand-new building with current construction standards and warranties. The 1996 construction date means the house carries the character of its period, including features such as chandeliers, marble floors and fireplaces, which some buyers will value and others will wish to update. Households with school-age children have access to primary and secondary education in the wider Mijas area, though school runs require driving.
The interior finishing follows a classic Spanish country style. Photographs show a tiled entrance patio with a central fountain and mature palms, a spacious hallway with tiled flooring, a large living room with chandelier and marble floors, and bedrooms with decorative detailing. Marble flooring runs through the principal rooms, and fitted wardrobes provide storage in the bedrooms. Climate control combines air conditioning with a fireplace, allowing both mechanical cooling in summer and wood-burning warmth in the cooler months. At least one bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, and the four bathrooms serve the six bedrooms plus the guest apartment. The guest apartment is a functional unit with independent access, giving the property genuine dual-use capability. Outside, the heated swimming pool and private jacuzzi are the principal technical features; pool heating extends the swimming season well beyond the natural five-month window of sea temperatures above 20°C. The condition is recorded as good, but given the 1996 completion date, buyers are advised to commission a technical survey covering the electrical installation, plumbing, roof structure and pool equipment. The property benefits from a south-facing orientation, which maximises terrace and pool exposure to sun throughout the day. No energy performance data is included in the source material, so running costs for heating, cooling and pool systems should be estimated during due diligence.
The property is offered at a fixed asking price of €2,200,000. This is an existing home, not a new-build project with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-price. The price reflects the property's scale, 600 m² of built space, a 2,500 m² plot, six bedrooms, a guest apartment, a heated private pool and a jacuzzi, in a central Costa del Sol location between Fuengirola and Marbella. For comparison, new-build apartments in the wider region start at roughly €205,000 in Mijas and €269,950 in Torre del Mar, but those are smaller units in development projects, not detached country houses. Buyers should budget separately for purchase costs, including transfer tax, notary and registry fees.
This is a substantial country house used as a spacious family residence with flexible accommodation. The ground plan centres on large living and dining areas with marble flooring, a hallway connecting the main reception rooms, and a courtyard-style patio with fountain and palms at the entrance. Six bedrooms include at least one with an en-suite bathroom, and the separate guest apartment allows visitors or tenants to live independently from the main household. Daily life here follows a country rhythm: mornings on the south-facing terrace, afternoons around the heated pool, and evenings with panoramic views across the countryside towards the mountains. The location is suburban rather than remote, the centre of La Cala de Mijas, with its restaurants, pharmacies, banks and cafés, sits within about two kilometres, and the Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre is roughly 600 m away. A car remains the practical mode of transport for shopping, school runs and beach trips, as public transport, though present with four lines and fifty stops in the wider area, serves the coastal corridor rather than the country lanes. The gradient to the coast is moderate at 3.4%, meaning the return journey from the beach involves a gentle climb. For much of the year the outdoor areas function as an extension of the house: the pool is heated, extending its usable season beyond the five months when sea temperatures exceed 20°C, and the jacuzzi and covered terraces allow use outside the summer months as well.
La Cala de Mijas is a former fishing village that has grown into a year-round residential and tourist town within the municipality of Mijas. The immediate surroundings of the finca are semi-rural, with country views and mountain views from the plot. Within a two-kilometre radius the area offers 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 2 pharmacies and 6 banks, enough for daily needs without driving to a larger town. Healthcare is covered by two health centres locally, and the wider municipality counts 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Sports facilities are close: the Polideportivo de La Cala is about 600 m 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, all straight-line distances. Tourism infrastructure is substantial for a town of this size, 10 hotels with over 2,100 beds, meaning the area is busier in summer than in winter, though the residential base keeps services open year-round. Housing turnover in the area runs at roughly 3,800 transactions per year, indicating an active local market.
The map shows the property in its country setting behind La Cala de Mijas, with the beaches of the town under two kilometres to the south and the golf courses of El Chaparral and Cerrado del Águila to either side. All distances shown are straight-line; road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol, roughly equidistant between Fuengirola and Marbella, both within a 20-minute drive. This places the property within reach of Marbella's retail and dining (18 km straight-line) and Málaga's cultural and transport infrastructure (34 km). Within Mijas municipality, the location combines village-scale amenities with countryside addresses, a combination less common closer to the coastal strip. The area's median provincial income of €16,450 and roughly 3,800 annual housing transactions indicate an accessible, active market rather than an exclusively high-end one, though properties of this scale sit in the upper segment locally.
The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with two further beaches, Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km, close by. Marbella is 18 km straight-line and Málaga 34 km; both are reachable by car via the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridor, with actual road distances longer than the straight-line figures. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 24 km away in a direct line, making flights practical for regular international travel; Gibraltar Airport is roughly 72 km away. Rail access is via Fuengirola station, 6.0 km straight-line, the terminus of the C-1 commuter line to Málaga, or Carvajal station at 10.0 km. Public transport in the area consists of four bus lines with fifty stops, mainly serving the coastal towns. For marina-based activities, Puerto Cabopino is 6.2 km away and Fuengirola marina 6.5 km. In practice, a car is needed for most journeys from this property, as is typical for country properties set back from the coastal road.
| 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 area records an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer, a pattern that supports outdoor living for most of the year. The natural swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, though the property's heated pool extends this considerably for the household itself. Elevation is 55 metres above sea level, low enough to keep the property within the coastal climate zone while still providing elevation for the panoramic mountain and country views recorded in the listing. The gradient from the house down to the beach is a moderate 3.4%, meaning walks to the coast are feasible for most people, with a gentle climb on the return. The semi-rural setting means the night sky is darker and the ambient noise lower than in the coastal strip, and the orientation of the plot southwards gives the terraces and pool full sun exposure through the day. The surrounding countryside of La Majadilla del Águila and neighbouring areas offers walking and cycling routes directly from the property.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie within two kilometres as the crow flies: 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). These form part of the sandy stretch of La Cala de Mijas, which retains the character of its tower and former fishing cove. Golf is a defining feature of the immediate area: El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.7 km is a wooded parkland course, Cerrado del Águila Golf at 2.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club at 3.4 km add further options within a short drive. For racquet sports, the Polideportivo de La Cala (0.6 km) offers municipal facilities, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila (2.4 km) provides padel courts and Miraflores Tennis Club (2.8 km) covers tennis. A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, sits 2.5 km away. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (1.2 km) gives an orientation point over the coastline. Two marinas, Puerto Cabopino (6.2 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (6.5 km), cater to sailing and boat trips.
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 the Costa del Sol market, this property occupies a distinct segment: large detached country houses within walking or short driving distance of the coast. The comparable new-build projects in the wider region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950), Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000), serve a different buyer profile, offering smaller apartments or townhouses in managed developments with communal pools and shared facilities. At €2,200,000, this finca costs several times the entry price of those projects, but delivers roughly six times the floor area of a typical new-build apartment, a private heated pool rather than a shared one, and a degree of privacy no apartment development can match. Location also differs: those projects sit in or near town centres with walkable amenities, whereas this property trades walkability for space and quiet. Within Mijas itself, the coastal strip between La Cala and Riviera is dense with apartment development, and genuine country properties with this floor area and plot so close to the beach are comparatively scarce. Against Marbella's inland areas such as Istán or Benahavís, where similar-sized villas sit at higher elevations further from the coast, this location offers a flatter, shorter connection to beach and town amenities. Buyers comparing options should weigh the trade-off directly: new-build guarantees modern construction standards, warranties and energy performance, while this 1996 property offers scale, land and character at a price per square metre well below new construction costs in the area. The local market depth, around 3,800 transactions per year in the area, supports liquidity for resale, though the pool of buyers for homes above two million euros is naturally smaller.
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