A detached villa of 163 m² on a 595 m² private plot in the Los Claveles urbanisation at La Cala de Mijas, offered at a fixed asking price of €889,950. The property dates from 1981, is in good condition and provides three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a private pool, a garden and a separate guest apartment. Its elevated, south-facing position gives panoramic views over the Mediterranean. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, and daily amenities including restaurants, schools and pharmacies are within two kilometres.
Within La Cala de Mijas itself, this villa competes with the nearby new-build developments of Cala Serena Sun (from €670,000) and Cala Serena Village (from €890,000). The comparison is instructive: at €889,950, this property sits at the entry level of Cala Serena Village while offering something the new builds cannot, a full 595 m² private plot, an individual villa with a private pool, and a separate guest apartment. Buyers trading between these options are effectively choosing between contemporary specification and shared amenities on one side, and space, privacy and land on the other. Further afield, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600, reflecting the general price gradient towards the western Costa del Sol, where distances to Málaga Airport and the city itself are greater. Location-wise, La Cala de Mijas holds a central position: 18 km from Marbella, 34 km from Málaga and roughly 24 km straight-line from the airport, making it one of the better-connected mid-coast villages. The local market records around 3,800 housing transactions per year across the municipality, a volume that supports liquidity for resale. The 1981 construction is the main differentiator against new competition: comparable new villas in the area carry modern building standards and developer warranties, whereas this property offers mature gardens, an established urbanisation and immediate availability. Buyers weighing the two should factor in a technical survey and possible updating costs against the price difference and the land component.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in Los Claveles, an established residential urbanisation minutes from the centre of La Cala de Mijas. The nearest beach lies 1.6 km away in a straight line, reached via a moderate gradient of 3.4%. Within two kilometres there are restaurants, cafes, a school, pharmacies and banks, so daily errands can largely be done on foot or by short drive.
The house offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms across 163 m², with a bright living room featuring a fireplace and direct access to the garden and pool terrace. A separate guest apartment accommodates visitors or serves as a workspace. Air conditioning and central heating cover both seasons, and the villa is sold fully furnished with a fitted kitchen.
This is an existing home completed in 1981 and currently key-ready, not a new-build development. The construction status indicates it can be occupied directly after purchase. Renovation history is limited to its general condition, recorded as good; buyers should verify the exact state of installations through a technical survey.
The property does not form part of a new-build project, so no developer guarantees, phased delivery or modern communal facilities apply. There is no mention of a garage or enclosed parking, a lift, underfloor heating or a communal pool in the provided data. The 1981 construction date means some building standards will predate current regulations.
This property suits buyers who want an established, individual villa rather than a new-build apartment, and who place value on private outdoor space and sea views. Recognisable situations include: a household relocating permanently that needs three bathrooms and proximity to a school and health centres; a couple seeking a second home with enough separation for visiting family, where the guest apartment removes the need to give up a main bedroom; or a buyer who works remotely and wants a self-contained workspace with reliable year-round climate control. The 1981 construction and good general condition mean the house is best matched to buyers who accept an older property with dated elements in places, the interior finishes such as tiled bathrooms and wooden floors reflect their period, rather than those expecting contemporary specifications. The moderate 3.4% gradient to the beach and the urbanisation setting suit residents comfortable with a short walk or drive to the sea rather than frontline living. Buyers focused purely on rental yield should note that a furnished villa with a private pool in this location can work for holiday letting, but the analysis of returns falls outside the scope of this description.
The villa was completed in 1981 and is recorded as being in good condition, with an interior that reflects the character of an established Andalusian home: wooden floors in the living and dining areas, warm wall colours, and bathrooms finished in green tiling with mirrored cabinetry. The living room centres on a fireplace and opens directly onto the outdoor spaces, an arrangement typical of coastal villas of this era and practical for shoulder-season evenings. The kitchen is fully fitted and the property is delivered fully furnished, which lowers the practical threshold for buyers who want immediate use rather than a furnishing project. Technically, the house offers a triple climate system: air conditioning for summer, central heating for winter, and the fireplace as a supplementary heat source. A photovoltaic solar panel installation has been added, reducing electricity costs and improving the running efficiency of the property, a meaningful upgrade for a villa of this size with pool equipment and year-round conditioning. Buyers should treat the 1981 date as relevant context: while the overall condition is good, a technical survey is the appropriate instrument to assess the age of plumbing, wiring and the roof structure. The plot infrastructure, private pool, landscaped garden on 595 m², terracing oriented to the south, appears mature and established rather than newly installed.
The villa is offered as an existing home at a fixed asking price of €889,950. This is not a price-list property, so no unit variation or from-pricing applies: the figure relates to this specific house, plot and furnishing package, which includes a fully fitted kitchen and complete furniture. Within the immediate market, comparable offerings in La Cala de Mijas start from roughly €670,000 for new apartments and €890,000 in the Cala Serena Village development, which places this detached villa with its land, pool and guest apartment in the middle of the local price band. Availability is immediate given the key-ready status.
Los Claveles is a settled residential area above the village of La Cala de Mijas, where the daily rhythm is shaped by the short distances to both the coast and local services. The villa's south-facing orientation means the main living spaces and pool terrace receive sun through the middle of the day and into the evening, which suits both year-round residence and extended stays outside the summer season. The layout works for a household that wants space and independence: 163 m² of living area, three bathrooms so guests and residents are not sharing facilities, and a separate guest apartment that can also function as a home office or studio. The outdoor area is a genuine extension of the house. The 595 m² plot holds a private pool, a landscaped garden and terraces oriented towards the sea, so meals, swimming and evening light can be enjoyed without leaving the property. Practicalities are close: the Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre is 0.6 km away in a straight line, and within two kilometres there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafes, two pharmacies, six banks and a school. The village itself retains a year-round population and local trade rather than shutting down outside the tourist months, and the surrounding Mijas coastline records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active, liquid local market rather than a seasonal enclave.
Daily life around Los Claveles combines residential calm with unusually dense amenity coverage for a coastal village. Within a two-kilometre radius the data records 26 restaurants, 15 cafes, two pharmacies, six banks and a school, alongside two health centres in the wider area and fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools across the municipality. The Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre sits 0.6 km away in a straight line, and padel and tennis clubs lie within 2.4–2.8 km, so sports facilities are genuinely local rather than a drive away. The beaches of Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, Playa de Las Doradas and La Butibamba are all within about 1.6–1.9 km, reachable on foot for most residents or by a few minutes by car; the moderate gradient means the return walk is uphill. The tourism footprint, 10 hotels with 2,131 beds, is modest relative to larger resorts, which keeps the village busy in summer without the density of Marbella or Fuengirola. Public transport covers four lines with 50 stops, and the railway stations at Fuengirola and Carvajal lie 6.0 and 10.0 km away respectively, providing a rail link towards Málaga.
The map shows the villa's position in the Los Claveles urbanisation, set slightly inland and above the coast at La Cala de Mijas. The nearest beach lies 1.6 km away in a straight line, with the village centre, sports facilities and golf courses all within a short radius. Marbella and Fuengirola frame the area to either side.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies the central stretch of the Mijas coastline, positioned between Fuengirola to the north-east and Marbella 18 km to the south-west, with Málaga city and its airport 24–34 km away. This centrality is a defining asset: residents reach the amenities of two sizeable towns within a short drive while living in a village-scale setting. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the area is known for its concentration of golf courses and its mix of established urbanisations and newer resort developments, with around 3,800 housing transactions per year indicating sustained demand across the municipality.
By car, the villa connects to the A-7 coastal corridor, placing Marbella 18 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 34 km away, with Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 24 km as the crow flies, road distances and travel times will be longer than these direct figures. Gibraltar Airport lies 72 km in a straight line to the south. Train access runs through Fuengirola station (6.0 km straight-line), the western terminus of the Cercanías line to Málaga. For boating and marina life, Puerto Cabopino (6.2 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (6.5 km) are the nearest harbours. Golf is a defining feature of the immediate area: 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 give three courses within a short drive, with a public swimming pool at Piscina Bellavista 2.5 km away.
| 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 sits at a low elevation of 55 metres above sea level, which keeps the villa's setting gentle despite the moderate slope towards the coast. The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.5°C, a pattern that supports outdoor living for most of the year and explains why both air conditioning and central heating are standard in local homes. The swimming season extends to five months with sea temperatures at or above 20°C, roughly late May through October. The south-facing orientation of the property maximises exposure to this sun, particularly on the pool terrace and main living areas. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, leaving long dry stretches in summer; combined with the elevation and coastal position, the air stays clear enough for the panoramic sea views that the higher setting provides. The La Cala de Mijas viewpoint, 1.2 km away, marks the local appreciation of this landscape.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline around La Cala de Mijas offers three beaches within two kilometres: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón (1.6 km straight-line), Playa de Las Doradas (1.7 km) and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba (1.9 km). These village beaches anchor the local summer routine, and the 3.4% gradient from the villa means the walk back from the shore involves a steady but manageable climb. Recreation extends well beyond the sand: the Polideportivo de La Cala (0.6 km) provides municipal sports facilities, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila (2.4 km) and Miraflores Tennis Club (2.8 km) cover racquet sports, and Piscina Bellavista (2.5 km) offers a public pool. Golfers can choose between El Chaparral (1.7 km), Cerrado del Aguila (2.1 km) and Santana Golf (3.4 km), three distinct courses within minutes of the house. For maritime recreation, the marinas at Cabopino and Fuengirola, both around 6.2–6.5 km away, provide berths, sailing and waterfront dining.
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: VL057532
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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