A key-ready three-bedroom penthouse in the Royal Palms resort, La Cala de Mijas, offered at a fixed asking price of €1,675,000. The property measures 138 m² of interior space, complemented by 167.64 m² of terraces and solarium according to the official plan, giving a total of 305.61 m². The west-facing orientation provides panoramic views over the Mediterranean and warm afternoon and evening light. The beach and the centre of La Cala de Mijas are within walking distance, and completion is indicated for 2026, subject to confirmation.
Within the wider Málaga coastal market, this penthouse occupies the upper segment. Comparable new-build projects in the surrounding region start considerably lower: Aquamar in Torre del Mar lists from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those figures reflect smaller apartments in early-phase developments; this property's €1,675,000 asking price corresponds to a key-ready penthouse with more than 305 m² of combined interior and exterior area, sea views and a resort setting. Location explains part of the difference. La Cala de Mijas sits centrally between Fuengirola and Marbella, Marbella is 18 km away as the crow flies, which places it within the strongest price corridor of the Costa del Sol. Torre del Mar and much of Estepona trade at lower price points per square metre, reflecting their greater distance from the Marbella, Puerto Banús axis. Within Mijas municipality itself, coastal properties command a premium over inland Mijas pueblo homes, and the local market shows depth: roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, 26 restaurants and 15 cafés within two kilometres, and year-round infrastructure including schools, health centres and four bus lines. The tax treatment also differs from off-plan purchases: as a resale, the 7% Andalusian transfer tax applies rather than 10% VAT, which reduces acquisition costs relative to an equivalent new-build transaction. For buyers comparing options, the relevant trade-off is between a larger, cheaper new-build apartment further along the coast and a finished penthouse with established surroundings, sea orientation and immediate walkable access to beach and town. Mediterranean lifestyle considerations, evening sun, swimming from May onwards, golf within a short drive, apply across the region; the distinguishing factors here are scale of outdoor space and centrality.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The penthouse sits in the Royal Palms resort on the edge of La Cala de Mijas, a coastal town in the municipality of Mijas, province of Málaga. Playa El Bombo is roughly a twelve-minute walk away. The A-7 motorway is easily reached, with Marbella about 15 to 20 minutes away by car and Málaga Airport around 25 minutes, depending on traffic.
The home offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms across 138 m² of interior living space, with an open-plan living area and a modern kitchen with island. West-facing terraces and a private solarium extend daily living outdoors. Air conditioning with hot and cold function provides year-round climate control. Communal facilities include outdoor pools, a children's pool and landscaped gardens.
The penthouse forms part of Peach Palm, phase 2 of the Royal Palms development, and is registered as key-ready with new-build finishing. Delivery is indicatively stated as completed in 2026. As a resale transaction, the purchase generally falls under the 7% Andalusian property transfer tax (ITP) rather than the 10% VAT applied to new-build sales.
The property does not include a private pool, private garden or private garage in the stated data; swimming facilities are communal. The future Royal Palms sports and wellness area, planned directly opposite the building, was not yet operational at the time of writing. The gradient towards the beach is moderate at 3.4%, and the area carries suburban and commercial surroundings rather than a fully rural setting.
This property fits several recognisable situations. Buyers relocating permanently to the coast will find a three-bedroom layout, nearby schools and two health centres within the area, plus year-round bus connections. Those seeking a second home with generous outdoor space may value the 167.64 m² of terraces and solarium, the west-facing evening sun and the walkable distance to the beach and town centre. Buyers who play golf have El Chaparral at 1.7 km and Cerrado del Aguila at 2.1 km as the crow flies, with Santana Golf slightly further. Frequent flyers benefit from Málaga Airport at roughly 24 km straight-line distance, around 25 minutes by car. The property also suits buyers who prioritise low-maintenance resort living with communal pools and gardens rather than a private villa with private grounds. It is less obviously suited to those wanting a large private plot, a private pool, or a fully rural, isolated setting; the environment is a built-up coastal urbanisation with suburban and commercial characteristics. Buyers expecting the spa and wellness facilities immediately should note that this zone forms part of the resort's future planning.
The penthouse is delivered in new-build, excellent condition. The interior photographs show a contemporary finish level: an open-plan living room, a modern kitchen with an island and marble-worktop detailing, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a consistent, neutral material palette. Climate control consists of air conditioning with both cooling and heating function, allowing comfortable use throughout the year given the local temperature range of 14–26 °C monthly averages. The exterior surfaces are the strongest technical feature of the property: 167.64 m² of terraces and solarium against 137.97 m² of interior, an unusually high ratio that effectively doubles the usable area during the warmer months. Within the resort, communal facilities include beach-entry outdoor pools, a heated pool, an indoor pool, a children's pool, Jacuzzis, a sauna and landscaped gardens. A future sports and wellness area with spa, gym, indoor pool and tennis, padel and pickleball courts is planned directly opposite the building; its completion date is indicative and not guaranteed at the time of purchase. Parking arrangements, storage and specific appliance specifications should be confirmed during a viewing or through the sales documentation.
The asking price is fixed at €1,675,000 for this key-ready three-bedroom penthouse. On the official plan, the property comprises 137.97 m² of interior space and 167.64 m² of exterior space (terraces and solarium), totalling 305.61 m². Because the home is transacted as a resale, buyers in Andalusia generally pay 7% property transfer tax instead of the 10% VAT common on new-build purchases, a difference of three percentage points, with the final amount dependent on the taxable base and circumstances of the sale. Other purchasing costs, such as notary and registry fees, are additional. Availability and viewings can be requested directly.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around its position between the resort and the town. The west-facing orientation means the terraces and solarium capture the sun from midday onwards, with evening light over the sea as the natural backdrop to dinner or a drink outdoors. The interior layout keeps the living area, kitchen and outdoor space connected, which suits both quiet weeks and visits from family or friends. Practical routines are short here: Playa El Bombo is around a twelve-minute walk, and the centre of La Cala de Mijas, with its restaurants, wine bars, terraces and shops, is also reachable on foot. Supermarkets, pharmacies and banks in the wider area, 26 restaurants and 15 cafés within two kilometres, mean that most errands do not require a car, although the A-7 is close for longer trips along the coast. The resort setting adds communal pools, a children's pool and landscaped gardens, with a planned spa, indoor pool, gym and tennis, padel and pickleball courts in the future sports and wellness zone opposite the building. Outside the summer months, La Cala retains a year-round residential character: schools, two health centres and regular bus lines support permanent living, while the 18.5 °C average annual temperature extends outdoor use of the property well beyond the high season.
La Cala de Mijas functions as a compact, service-rich coastal town rather than a seasonal resort enclave. Within two kilometres, the area counts 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, six banks, two pharmacies and a school, which supports daily life without lengthy trips. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with Playa de Las Doradas and La Butibamba close behind; the description states Playa El Bombo is about a twelve-minute walk from the property. Health care is covered by two health centres, and education by 15 primary and 10 secondary schools across the wider Mijas area. The town has a modest but real tourism base, 10 hotels and roughly 2,130 beds, meaning the local economy stays active outside August while the population is not overwhelmed in it. Housing transactions in the area run at about 3,800 per year, indicating a liquid, established market. Four bus lines and 50 stops provide public transport, and the Fuengirola train station sits six kilometres away as the crow flies, connecting onwards towards Málaga.
The map shows the penthouse's position on the La Cala de Mijas coastline, between the town centre and the golf courses behind it. Beaches sit to the southeast, the A-7 corridor to the north, and Marbella, Fuengirola and Málaga Airport within short driving distances west and east. Mediterranean sunshine and sea views define this stretch of the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies a central position on the Costa del Sol, in the municipality of Mijas between Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella lies 18 km away as the crow flies and Málaga 34 km, placing both the region's most established luxury market and its provincial capital within easy reach. This centrality defines the town: quieter than Marbella, more residential than Fuengirola's hotel belt, yet connected to both. Algeciras and the Atlantic side of Andalusia begin about 80 km to the southwest. The combination of beach, golf and motorway access makes the town a practical base for exploring the whole coastline.
The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, is 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with the description citing a twelve-minute walk to Playa El Bombo. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies roughly 24 km in a straight line, about 25 minutes by car; Gibraltar airport is 72 km away. By road, Marbella and Puerto Banús are approximately 15 to 20 minutes away and Estepona around half an hour, depending on traffic, thanks to direct access to the A-7. Golf is notably close: El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.7 km and Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.1 km straight-line. Sports facilities include the Polideportivo de La Cala at 0.6 km, a padel club at 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. The marinas of Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) offer mooring and dining options. Public transport runs on four bus lines with 50 stops locally, and Fuengirola station, 6.0 km away, links to the regional rail network.
| 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 location stands 55 metres above sea level with a moderate gradient of 3.4% down to the beach, enough for sea views from an upper floor without a strenuous climb. The climate is a central Costa del Sol one: monthly average temperatures range from 14 to 26 °C with an annual mean of 18.5 °C, supporting outdoor living for most of the year. The swimming season lasts about five months, when sea temperatures reach 20 °C or higher, typically from late spring into early autumn. The west-facing orientation of the penthouse aligns with the strongest light of the day: warm afternoon and evening sun on the terraces, with sunsets over the Mediterranean. The inland hills behind Mijas shelter the coast, which generally softens winter conditions compared with more exposed parts of the Spanish Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts. Local scenery combines sandy beaches, small viewpoints such as the one at La Cala de Mijas 1.2 km away, and the golf-green belt that surrounds the town.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie 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 measured as the crow flies. The La Cala beaches are family-oriented sandy stretches with beach bars, and the nearby Playa El Bombo is described as a wide sandy beach roughly a twelve-minute walk from the property. Golf is the second pillar of local recreation, with El Chaparral Golf Club 1.7 km away, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club at 3.4 km. Racquet sports are well covered: the Polideportivo de La Cala is only 0.6 km away, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila is 2.4 km, and Miraflores Tennis Club 2.8 km. A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, sits 2.5 km from the property, in addition to the resort's own communal pools. For sailing and waterfront dining, Puerto Cabopino (6.2 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (6.5 km) are the nearest marinas.
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: VL244062
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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