This detached villa stands on a 2,550 m² plot in La Cala de Mijas, in the municipality of Mijas, province of Málaga. Built in 2005 and delivered key-ready, the property offers 623 m² of built space, including roughly 576 m² of interior accommodation, with eight bedrooms and five bathrooms. The layout combines a main residence with three self-contained guest apartments, each with its own private entrance. The asking price is fixed at €1,285,000. The villa enjoys panoramic mountain views and lies approximately 1.6 km as the crow flies from Playa de La Cala - El Torreón.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property sits inland of the La Cala de Mijas coast, roughly six minutes by car from the village centre. Distances measured in a straight line: the beach at 1.6 km, El Chaparral Golf Club at 1.7 km, Marbella at 18 km and Málaga at 34 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport lies about 24 km away. The elevated position at 55 m above sea level provides the panoramic mountain outlook.
The house accommodates a large household with eight bedrooms and five bathrooms across multiple levels. The main residence contains a 65 m² living and dining area, a 27 m² kitchen, two en-suite bedrooms on the upper floor and a 43 m² covered terrace. Three independent guest apartments add separate living space, each with kitchen, living room and bathroom, suited to extended family or guest use.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 2005 and is offered as an existing home in key-ready condition, with a fixed asking price of €1,285,000. The three guest apartments were recently created, and all bedrooms are equipped with newly installed air conditioning units. No further construction phases or delivery dates apply to this property.
The property does not offer direct beach access, sea views, a communal pool area or urban-level walkability; the nearest beach lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies, with a moderate gradient of 3.4% on the route down. There is no lift, and the architecture spreads living space over several levels connected by stairs. Rental use of the guest apartments requires the relevant regulations and licences.
Ref: VL382142
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This villa suits households that need more space than a standard family home provides. Multi-generational families can use the three guest apartments as self-contained units for parents or adult children, each with a private entrance, kitchen and bathroom. Households that regularly host long-stay visitors gain separate quarters without sharing facilities with the main residence. The combination of a large main house and independent units also matches situations where private living is combined with rental use, subject to the relevant regulations and licences in Mijas. Buyers considering that route should verify the licensing position before purchase. The property fits buyers who prioritise land, privacy and mountain views over frontline coastal living. The plot offers 2,550 m² with a pool, terraces, a BBQ and a pizza oven, space that cannot be replicated in an apartment or townhouse. In exchange, the location requires a car for the beach, the village centre and onward travel; the nearest sand lies 1.6 km away as the crow flies. It is less suited to buyers seeking a lock-and-go apartment with communal maintenance, a single-level layout without stairs, or direct sea views. The architecture spreads over several connected levels, and the orientation combines mountain and country views rather than a sea outlook.
The villa was built in 2005 and is presented in good condition. Its character derives from the architecture itself: a 65 m² living and dining area with a stone-walled dining space, and a feature staircase connecting the different levels of the house. Interior photographs show a mix of finishes including tufted headboards and upholstered detailing in the bedrooms, indicating an interior that has been furnished and maintained rather than left as a shell. Climate control is a notable recent investment. All bedrooms in the main residence and all three guest apartments are equipped with newly installed air conditioning units providing both hot and cold functions. A fireplace supplements heating in the main living spaces during the cooler months, when average monthly temperatures fall to around 14°C. Storage and layout are well served: fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, multiple covered and open terraces totalling over 110 m², and private entrances for each guest apartment. The two upper bedrooms each have an en-suite bathroom, and the guest apartments each contain their own kitchen and bathroom, meaning the technical fit-out is duplicated across the units. Buyers should note that a 2005 building will not match the insulation standards or energy systems of current new-build developments in the region. As with any resale of this age, an independent technical survey is a standard step in the purchase process to verify installations, roofing and the condition of the pool and terrace structures.
This property is offered as an existing home with a fixed asking price of €1,285,000, not as part of a price-list development. The price reflects a completed villa of 623 m² built space on a 2,550 m² plot, with eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, a private pool and three independent guest apartments. For context within the region, new-build apartments elsewhere on the Costa del Sol start at considerably lower figures, from around €205,000 in Mijas to €321,000 in Estepona, though these are smaller units in multi-unit schemes rather than detached villas with land. Delivery is immediate: the villa is key-ready and was completed in 2005. Viewing and purchase follow the standard Spanish resale process.
Daily life in this villa revolves around its layered layout and generous outdoor space. The main residence opens through both the living room and the kitchen onto a 43 m² covered terrace facing the surrounding mountains, which functions as an outdoor room for much of the year. The upper floor holds two en-suite bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and access to a 69 m² northwest-facing terrace, a position that catches afternoon and evening light while the lower levels stay cooler. The kitchen also has its own south-facing terrace for morning use. The 2,550 m² plot provides a swimming pool, spacious terraces, a BBQ and a pizza oven, giving the outdoor areas several distinct zones rather than one open expanse. The separation between the main house and the three guest apartments creates privacy: family members or guests come and go through their own entrances without crossing the principal living space. The surroundings are residential and quiet, with the village of La Cala de Mijas about six minutes away by car. There, daily errands are covered by two pharmacies, six banks, and a wide selection of restaurants and cafés within a 2 km radius. The climate supports outdoor living for most of the year, with average monthly temperatures ranging from 14 to 26°C and an annual average of 18.5°C. A car is the practical mode of transport here; four bus lines and fifty stops serve the wider area, and the Fuengirola train station is 6 km away in a straight line.
The immediate surroundings are residential and green, with country, forest and mountain views from the terraces. Everyday amenities cluster in La Cala de Mijas, reachable in about six minutes by car: within 2 km of the village there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 2 pharmacies, 6 banks and a school. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the area. Sporting facilities sit close by. The Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre is 0.6 km away in a straight line, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. Golfers have three courses within a short radius: 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. The area maintains a year-round population rather than closing down outside the summer season, with 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools recorded across the wider zone and roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year. Tourism exists, 10 hotels with around 2,131 beds, but on a scale that leaves the village functional in winter. Public transport covers four bus lines with 50 stops, though a car remains the practical choice for this hillside address.
The map shows the villa's position on the hillside above La Cala de Mijas, roughly 1.6 km as the crow flies from the beach. Markers include the three nearby golf courses, the village centre, and the connection routes towards Fuengirola and Marbella. Road distances are longer than the straight-line figures shown.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies the central coastal stretch of Mijas municipality, between Fuengirola to the northeast and Marbella 18 km to the southwest. This central position places the villa within reach of both towns while keeping a quieter, more residential character. Málaga lies 34 km away and its airport 24 km, making international access straightforward. The location combines village-scale amenities with proximity to the golf belt that runs through Mijas Costa, a distinguishing feature compared with more purely urban districts along the coast.
Distances below are straight-line; road distances are longer. The nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, lies 1.6 km away, with Playa de Las Doradas at 1.7 km and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at 1.9 km. The route to the coast descends a moderate 3.4% gradient, walkable for most people but noticeable on the return. Two marinas serve the coast nearby: Puerto Cabopino at 6.2 km and Fuengirola's Puerto Deportivo at 6.5 km. Marbella is 18 km away and Málaga, the provincial capital with 579,076 inhabitants, 34 km. Malaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 24 km away, and Gibraltar airport 72 km. Rail access runs through the Cercanías line: Fuengirola station is 6.0 km away and Carvajal 10.0 km, connecting towards Málaga. Four bus lines with 50 stops cover the local network. By car, the A-7 and AP-7 coastal routes pass the area, giving access up and down the coast.
| 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 villa stands at 55 m above sea level, low enough to avoid harsh climbs but high enough to open panoramic views over the mountains and countryside. The climate is Mediterranean with an annual average temperature of 18.5°C and monthly averages ranging from 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season lasts around five months, during which sea water holds at 20°C or above. For practical living, this means terraces and the pool area are usable from spring through late autumn, and the recently installed air conditioning plus fireplace cover the temperature extremes on either side. The elevated inland position tends to be a degree or two cooler at night than the seafront in summer. The natural setting includes forest and country views recorded for the property, and the surrounding hills of Mijas municipality provide walking terrain directly from the area. The La Cala de Mijas viewpoint, 1.2 km away, is a local landmark overlooking the coastline.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
La Cala de Mijas has three beaches within 2 km of the villa: 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 measured in a straight line. The village's coastal position between Fuengirola and Marbella gives access to the full range of Costa del Sol beaches along the A-7 corridor. Golf is the strongest recreational feature of this location, with 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 five-minute drive. Pádel and tennis are served by Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila (2.4 km) and Miraflores Tennis Club (2.8 km), while the municipal Polideportivo de La Cala at 0.6 km covers general sports facilities. For swimming outside the sea season, the villa's own private pool is the primary option, with the public Piscina Bellavista 2.5 km away. Marinas at Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) add dining and boat-related leisure.
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 the regional market, this villa occupies a distinct segment from the new-build developments commonly advertised along the Costa del Sol. Comparable 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-style schemes with communal facilities. At a fixed price of €1,285,000, this property instead offers what those developments cannot: 2,550 m² of private land, a detached character villa of 623 m² built space, a private pool and three independent rental- or family-capable units under one title. Measured per square metre of built space, the asking price works out at roughly €2,060/m², which sits within the range for detached villas in Mijas Costa, where the market records around 3,800 housing transactions per year. Buyers weighing this property against new-build alternatives should account for the difference in ongoing responsibility: a standalone villa on private land carries all maintenance costs for pool, garden and structure, with no community of owners to share expenses, but equally no community rules. Location-wise, La Cala de Mijas is more village-scaled than Marbella 18 km away and less dense than Fuengirola, while sitting in the middle of the Mijas golf belt with three courses within 3.4 km. Marbella and Estepona offer more upscale retail and dining infrastructure; Fuengirola offers a train connection, with the station 6 km from this address. The trade-off for buyers here is land, privacy and panoramic mountain views in exchange for car dependency and a 1.6 km straight-line distance to the beach.
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