A key-ready detached villa in La Cala de Mijas, in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol, offered at a fixed asking price of €2,300,000. The property provides 237 m² of living space with three bedrooms and four bathrooms on a 500 m² plot. The centre of La Cala de Mijas and its beaches lie roughly 1.6 km away as the crow flies, while golf courses, sports facilities and the coastal road to Marbella and Fuengirola are all within short reach. The villa is newly built, with completion of the surrounding works indicated for 2026, subject to confirmation.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in La Cala de Mijas, a coastal district of Mijas between Fuengirola and Marbella. The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, lies 1.6 km away in a straight line, with the gradient to the sea measured at a moderate 3.4%. Marbella is 18 km away and Málaga 34 km, both measured as the crow flies.
The property combines three bedrooms and four bathrooms across 237 m² of living space, giving each bedroom generous sanitary provision. The 500 m² plot offers outdoor space around a villa that includes multiple living areas with fireplaces and a patio with glass railings and sea views, according to the available photography.
This is a newly built detached villa described as key-ready, with the formal completion date indicated as 2026, a date that remains indicative and should be confirmed contractually. Buyers acquire a contemporary construction rather than an older property requiring renovation, with modern installation standards corresponding to current building regulations.
The data available mentions no swimming pool, garden details, parking arrangements, storage or community facilities, and these elements should be verified on inspection. The plot of 500 m² is relatively compact for a villa of this price segment. No information is provided about the kitchen, climate systems or home automation, so these points require clarification with the seller.
Ref: VL824013
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer profile that prioritises space quality over bedroom count: a household that wants three generous bedrooms and four bathrooms rather than five compact ones, with 237 m² distributed accordingly. It can suit a family relocating permanently, since the area has a school within 2 km, two health centres and a year-round residential community rather than a purely seasonal one. It also fits buyers seeking a second home within the Mijas coast that works in all seasons. The fireplace-equipped living rooms, the covered patio and the moderate climate, average monthly temperatures between 14 and 26°C and an annual average of 18.5°C, mean the house is not exclusively a summer property. The five-month swimming season, from roughly May to October when sea temperatures stay at or above 20°C, defines the outdoor window. The profile fits less well for buyers who require a large plot, since 500 m² limits garden possibilities, or those who depend entirely on public transport: the area has four bus lines and fifty stops, but the villa's position inland of the village centre makes a car the practical mode for Marbella, Fuengirola station (6 km) and the airport. Buyers expecting hotel-style communal facilities will not find them here; this is a single standalone villa.
The available photography indicates a contemporary finishing standard. The bathroom images show wall-mounted washbasins with designer taps and glass shower enclosures with chrome thermostatic controls, pointing to a recently completed fit-out rather than dated installations. The living rooms feature fireplaces flanked by architectural columns, a deliberate design element that structures the space, and large-format flooring is visible in the interior shots. The patio photograph shows a sea-facing outdoor space with a frameless glass railing system, a detail typical of current high-end construction on the Costa del Sol, where sightlines to the Mediterranean are kept unobstructed. What the documented data does not cover is equally relevant: no specification is provided for the kitchen appliances, the climate system (air conditioning, underfloor heating or otherwise), window frames and glazing, insulation values or home automation. As a new-build villa, the property must comply with the technical building code applicable at its permit date, which sets minimum standards for thermal performance and ventilation. Given the indicated 2026 completion of the works, buyers should request the handover documentation, warranties on installations (typically one to ten years depending on the element under Spanish law) and the exact inventory of included finishes before signing, so that the contractual scope matches what is shown in the photography.
The villa is offered as an existing, key-ready home at a fixed asking price of €2,300,000, not a starting price within a broader price list. The price per square metre of living area comes to approximately €9,700, which places the property in the upper segment for La Cala de Mijas. Within the immediate area, new-build projects such as Elara Residences in the same town start from €2,895,000, which gives an indication of the local price level for comparable new construction. Availability, included finishes and any negotiation margin should be confirmed directly with the seller, as should the exact stage of the remaining works given the indicated 2026 completion.
Daily life in this villa revolves around a layout in which living space is generous relative to the number of bedrooms. With 237 m² and three bedrooms, the surface area per room is substantial, and the four bathrooms mean the property functions comfortably for guests or family members without scheduling conflicts. The photography shows spacious living rooms with fireplaces and architectural columns, two sanitary spaces with modern chrome fittings, and a patio with glass railings overlooking the sea, an outdoor room usable for most of the year given the regional climate. The rhythm of the area is that of an established coastal town rather than a purpose-built resort. La Cala de Mijas has its own permanent population, a weekly market tradition, a seafront promenade and a working village centre with 26 restaurants and 15 cafés within a 2 km radius, alongside two pharmacies, six banks and a school. That density of everyday amenities means grocery runs, pharmacy visits and dinners out do not depend on the car. The villa sits roughly 1.6 km from the beach as the crow flies, a distance that corresponds to a short drive or a walk of around twenty minutes depending on the exact route and the moderate 3.4% gradient. Mornings can begin on the patio with the sea in view; evenings can end in one of the living rooms around the fireplace during the cooler months. Sports facilities such as the Polideportivo de La Cala (0.6 km) and several golf clubs within 2 to 3.5 km place recreational infrastructure within easy reach without crossing the whole region.
The villa's surroundings are those of central Mijas Costa with an unusually complete amenity base nearby. Within 2 km there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 2 pharmacies, 6 bank branches and a school, which covers most daily needs without leaving La Cala de Mijas. Two health centres serve the district, and the education offer across the wider municipality counts 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. For sports, the Polideportivo de La Cala lies 0.6 km away, the Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila 2.4 km and the Miraflores Tennis Club 2.8 km, so racket sports in particular are well represented. Golfers 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, three courses within a ten-minute drive. The area receives a measurable amount of tourism, with 10 hotels and some 2,131 beds, which means restaurants and beach facilities stay open through the year but the village is busier in July and August than in winter. Housing turnover in the area runs at roughly 3,800 transactions per year, indicating an active, liquid local market. Life outside the peak season is quiet, residential and service-oriented, with a permanent community that keeps the centre functioning between seasons.
The map shows the villa's position in La Cala de Mijas relative to the beaches at 1.6-1.9 km, the three golf courses within 3.4 km and the coastal road linking Fuengirola and Marbella. Distances shown are straight-line; actual travel by road is somewhat 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 (18 km to the latter, 34 km to Málaga, all as the crow flies). This midpoint location gives residents access to two employment and service centres while living in a smaller coastal settlement. The area belongs to the municipality of Mijas, one of the most active residential markets on the coast with approximately 3,800 housing transactions per year. Compared with the hillside villages inland or the denser tower developments of Fuengirola and Benalmádena, La Cala de Mijas maintains a low-rise, village-scale character with its own permanent population.
Beaches lie at 1.6 km (Playa de La Cala - El Torreón), 1.7 km (Playa de Las Doradas) and 1.9 km (Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba), all measured in a straight line, with actual road distances somewhat longer. The gradient from the villa towards the sea is a moderate 3.4%, walkable for most people. By car, the coastal A-7 and the tolled AP-7 connect La Cala de Mijas to Fuengirola (whose train station lies 6 km away in a straight line) and to Marbella 18 km away. Málaga, the provincial capital with 579,076 inhabitants, lies 34 km away, and Málaga-Costa del Sol airport approximately 24 km as the crow flies, typically a drive of around half an hour depending on traffic. Gibraltar airport is an alternative at roughly 72 km. The Carvajal train station lies 10 km away, providing the commuter rail link towards Málaga. Public transport consists of four bus lines with fifty stops in the area, workable for the village and the coast road but not a full substitute for a car. Marinas at Puerto Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) serve boating needs.
| 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 55 m above sea level, low on the coastal shelf between the sea and the Mijas mountains, which gives the villa its sea views without the steep access roads of hillside developments. The gradient to the beach of 3.4% confirms a gentle terrain. The climate is Mediterranean with an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer. Sea temperatures stay at or above 20°C for roughly five months, defining a swimming season from late spring to early autumn. This pattern means outdoor living on the patio is realistic from April to November, while the fireplaces visible in the living room photography cover the shorter winter evenings. The province records around 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting the density of fiestas and traditions in Andalusian municipalities. Rainfall is concentrated in the winter half-year, with long dry summers typical of the southern Spanish coast.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The nearest coastline offers three beaches within 2 km of the villa: 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). The El Torreón beach takes its name from the historic watchtower that stands on the seafront, one of the landmark features of the village's promenade. Golf is the strongest recreational asset of this specific location, with three courses within 3.4 km: El Chaparral Golf Club, a wooded course immediately south-east of the villa's area, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 2.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club at 3.4 km in the Mijas Golf valley. For racket sports, the Polideportivo de La Cala (0.6 km) offers municipal facilities, supplemented by padel and tennis clubs within 2.4-2.8 km. A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, lies 2.5 km away. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (1.2 km) provides a mapped vantage point over the coast, and two marinas, Puerto Cabopino and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, lie 6.2 and 6.5 km away respectively for sailing and mooring.
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 |
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Within its immediate market, this villa occupies a specific position. Elara Residences, a new-build development in the same town of La Cala de Mijas, starts from €2,895,000, meaning the villa's fixed asking price of €2,300,000 sits below the entry point of that comparable new construction, a relevant reference when assessing value, though the exact specification of Elara's units (size, plot, view) determines how direct the comparison is. Further west in Estepona, projects such as Acqua Gardens (from €524,600) and Aby Upper (from €320,000) operate in an entirely different segment, reflecting Estepona's broader offer of higher-density, lower-priced apartments compared with the detached-villa stock of central Mijas Costa. Geographically, La Cala de Mijas competes with three types of location on the Costa del Sol. Against Marbella, 18 km to the west, it offers lower price levels for equivalent distance to the sea, at the cost of Marbella's service density and brand. Against Fuengirola, whose marina and train station lie 6 to 6.5 km away, it offers a lower-rise, village-scale environment with fewer towers. Against the hillside developments of Mijas Pueblo and the golf valley inland, it offers shorter, flatter access to the beach, the 3.4% gradient contrasts with the steep roads of elevated schemes. Market activity supports the area's liquidity: roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year in the wider municipality indicate consistent demand across cycles. For a buyer of this particular villa, the relevant trade-off is between a compact 500 m² plot in a fully serviced coastal location and the larger plots available further inland at comparable prices, where distances to beach and amenities grow correspondingly.
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