A five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached villa in La Majadilla del Muerto, on the elevated ground above La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 467 m² of living space on a plot of 4,600 m², completed in 2005 and since renovated to a contemporary standard. It sits roughly 1.6 km from the beach as the crow flies and within a few minutes' drive of local shops, restaurants and several golf courses. Features include a private pool, solar panels, a self-contained guest apartment, private garage and gated driveway. The asking price is fixed at €1,450,000.
In the regional context, this villa occupies a different segment from the new-build developments typically marketed along the Costa del Sol. Comparable new projects such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000), Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona (from €321,000) are apartment-based products; this property is a detached villa with land, priced at a fixed €1,450,000. That price reflects land value as much as build: 4,600 m² of private plot within a few minutes' drive of three golf courses and the beaches of La Cala de Mijas is a scarce configuration in the central Costa del Sol, where most modern supply is vertical. Compared with Marbella 18 km west, the Mijas coast offers lower entry prices for detached properties while remaining within the same travel corridor; compared with Fuengirola 6 km east, it trades urban density and rail access for privacy and land. The position between the two means both remain practical for shopping, healthcare and dining. For buyers weighing this villa against new build, the trade-offs are concrete: a 2005 build renovated to contemporary standard, with established garden, guest apartment, pool and solar panels already in place, versus new warranty and communal facilities but smaller footprints and, in most cases, no private land at this price point. Market activity in the area is substantial, roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating a liquid resale market. Distances cited are straight-line; road distances are longer.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in La Majadilla del Muerto, a quiet residential area above La Cala de Mijas, at approximately 55 metres above sea level. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies about 1.6 km away in a straight line, with a moderate gradient of 3.4% on the route down. Marbella is 18 km away as the crow flies; Málaga 34 km.
The accommodation is arranged over two levels. The main floor holds the principal bedroom with en-suite bathroom, two further bedrooms, a family bathroom, lounge with beamed ceilings, mezzanine office, fitted kitchen with central island and utility room. The lower level contains a guest apartment with two bedrooms, open-plan kitchen and lounge, and its own independent access and balcony.
This is an existing home, completed in 2005 and subsequently renovated, offered key-ready with a fixed asking price of €1,450,000. No construction phases or delivery schedules apply. The renovation has introduced contemporary finishes alongside original country features, including beamed ceilings, and solar panels have been fitted for improved energy efficiency.
The property does not offer sea views; views are of the mountains, countryside, garden and pool. There is no communal facilities provision, as this is a standalone villa on a private plot. The nearest train station is 6.0 km away in Fuengirola, so daily mobility depends on the car. The gradient to the beach is moderate at 3.4%, meaning the return trip is uphill on foot or by bicycle.
This property suits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently benefits from five bedrooms across two independent levels, a school within 2 km, two health centres in the area and fifteen primary schools in the wider municipality, making full-time residence workable. Buyers seeking a second home with regular guest visits will find the self-contained apartment practical, since it allows visitors their own entrance and living space. Those who want space and privacy without isolation may value the combination of a 4,600 m² plot with restaurants, beaches and golf courses within a short drive. The property also fits buyers prioritising running costs and independence: solar panels reduce electricity demand, and the wine bodega, storage and garage support a self-sufficient household. It is less suited to buyers wanting walkable beach access, a modern tower apartment with communal facilities, or a frontline-sea position. The setting is rural-residential; anyone requiring dense urban infrastructure at the doorstep or direct public transport links should weigh the 6.0 km distance to Fuengirola station. For buyers coming from northern Europe used to detached family houses, the layout, entrance hall, lounge, separate utility, en-suite principal bedroom, will feel structurally familiar, adapted to a Mediterranean climate with terraces and pool.
The villa has been renovated in recent years to a contemporary standard while retaining country-house elements, most visibly the beamed ceilings in the lounge and the wooden beams in the principal bedroom areas. The main level is arranged around a large entrance hall, a lounge with mezzanine currently used as an office, and a fully fitted kitchen with a central island, separated utility and laundry room. finishes throughout are described as contemporary, with fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and double glazing installed. Climate control operates on two systems: air conditioning for the warm months and a fireplace for cooler periods, which suits the regional pattern of average monthly temperatures between 14°C and 26°C. The energy profile is improved by rooftop solar panels, which lower daytime electricity consumption, a practical consideration given Spanish tariffs and air-conditioning use in summer. The lower level is a self-contained apartment with an open-plan kitchen and lounge, two bedrooms (one en-suite) and a private balcony, accessible both internally and via its own entrance. Additional technical provisions include a storage room, a wine bodega, a private garage and a gated driveway, plus a fitted alarm system and WiFi infrastructure. The pool and landscaped garden sit within the private plot. Overall, the specification is consistent with a family villa renovated for year-round use rather than a purely seasonal property, with practical redundancy in the utilities and generous storage.
The property is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €1,450,000. This is not a new-build price list; there is a single property available in a key-ready condition, completed in 2005 and since renovated. The price reflects the scale of the accommodation, 467 m² of living space on a 4,600 m² private plot with pool, guest apartment, garage and solar panels, in a location between Fuengirola and Marbella. For comparison, new-build apartments in the wider region start from roughly €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though these are different product types. Interested parties should verify current availability and viewing arrangements directly.
Daily life at this villa follows the rhythm of a country property set just above a working coastal town. The house sits on 4,600 m² of private land with a gated driveway, landscaped garden and private pool, which means outdoor living is central to how the property is used: covered terraces for dining, a private balcony off the guest apartment, and a patio area framed by palm trees. Because the plot is generous and the setting elevated, the property enjoys privacy and mountain and countryside views rather than a streetscape. The town and beach of La Cala de Mijas are a few minutes away by car, so groceries, pharmacies, banks and the twenty-odd restaurants within 2 km are accessible without long journeys, but not on foot given the gradient. The layout supports several living arrangements at once. The main level works as a family home with three bedrooms, a mezzanine office and a lounge suited to quiet evenings by the fireplace in cooler months. The lower-level guest apartment, with its own entrance, two bedrooms and open-plan living space, can serve visiting family, longer-stay guests or independent use. Practical elements, utility and laundry room, storage room, wine bodega, private garage and alarm system, support year-round residence rather than purely seasonal use. Air conditioning and double glazing cover climate control across seasons.
The immediate surroundings of La Majadilla del Muerto are residential and green, with the villa positioned above the town at about 55 metres elevation. Within 2 km there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 6 banks, 2 pharmacies and a school, the density of a small town rather than a village, which matters for daily errands. The centre of La Cala de Mijas and its beaches lie 1.6 to 1.9 km away in a straight line, reachable in a few minutes by car. Sports facilities cluster nearby: Polideportivo de La Cala at 0.6 km, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. Three golf courses sit within 3.4 km, El Chaparral (1.7 km), Cerrado del Aguila (2.1 km) and Santana Golf (3.4 km). For healthcare, two health centres serve the locality, and the wider area counts 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 50 stops in the area, though the villa's elevated position means the car remains the primary means of transport. Tourism infrastructure is moderate, 10 hotels with roughly 2,131 beds, indicating a town that is busy in summer but retains a resident character in the off-season.
The map shows the villa's position above La Cala de Mijas, between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Note the golf cluster within 3.4 km and the three beaches within 2 km. All distances shown are straight-line; road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, La Cala de Mijas occupies a central position in the Mijas municipality, roughly midway between Fuengirola and Marbella, 18 km from the latter as the crow flies and 34 km from Málaga. This places the villa within reach of both the Marbella luxury belt to the west and the metropolitan services of Málaga to the east. The location combines a small-town coastal identity with strong golf infrastructure, distinguishing it from denser resort strips such as Fuengirola or Benalmádena.
Accessibility is defined by the A-7 coastal corridor. The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, is 1.6 km away as the crow flies; two more beaches, Playa de Las Doradas and La Butibamba, sit at 1.7 and 1.9 km. Marbella lies 18 km away in a straight line and Málaga 34 km, with Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 24 km away, typically a drive of around half an hour, subject to traffic. Gibraltar Airport is 72 km distant for UK-linked travel. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station at 6.0 km and Carvajal at 10.0 km, connecting to the Málaga suburban line. Marinas are at Puerto Cabopino (6.2 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (6.5 km). All distances are straight-line; actual road distances are longer, and the villa's elevated position above town means a car is needed for virtually all journeys beyond the property itself.
| 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 data points to a typical Costa del Sol pattern: an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, roughly May to October, which aligns with the pool and outdoor-terrace use of the property. The villa stands at 55 metres above sea level with a moderate 3.4% gradient to the beach, giving it a slightly cooler and breezier microclimate than frontline properties while keeping the coast within a short drive. The elevated position and large plot provide mountain and countryside views rather than sea views, and the surrounding greenery, the garden, palm trees and open country, shapes the outlook from the terraces and balcony. Rainfall concentrates in the cooler months, with long dry summers typical of southern Andalusia.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life is centred on La Cala de Mijas' sandy stretches: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón at 1.6 km, Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km, all within a few minutes' drive. Golf is the strongest recreational theme in the immediate area, with El Chaparral Golf Club (1.7 km), Cerrado del Águila Golf (2.1 km) and Santana Golf & Country Club (3.4 km) forming a tight cluster around the property, the villa is explicitly listed as close to golf. Racket sports are covered by Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km, while the municipal Polideportivo de La Cala at 0.6 km offers general sports facilities. A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, lies 2.5 km away. For walks with a view, the La Cala de Mijas viewpoint is 1.2 km from the property, and two marinas, Puerto Cabopino and Fuengirola, at 6.2 and 6.5 km provide mooring, dining and waterfront activity.
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: VL466902
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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