A ground-floor garden apartment of 109 m² in the La Cala Hills urbanisation in Mijas, Málaga. The property, completed in 2004, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a fixed asking price of €339,500, which includes a parking space and a storage room. The apartment opens onto a private terrace facing the communal gardens and pool, with an east to south-east orientation that brings morning and midday light into the living areas. The complex sits within walking distance of shops, restaurants and an international school, while several golf courses lie within about two kilometres. A lift serves the building, and the unit is key-ready for immediate transfer.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is situated in La Cala Hills, a residential urbanisation in the municipality of Mijas on the Costa del Sol. The setting combines proximity to three golf courses within roughly two kilometres with everyday amenities such as shops and restaurants within walking distance. The coastal centre of La Cala de Mijas lies about 4.8 km away as the crow flies, and Fuengirola with its marina is approximately 6.2 km distant in a straight line.
The property functions as a practical two-bedroom home with a generous open-plan lounge and dining area that leads directly onto a covered terrace overlooking the gardens and communal pool. The master bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with both a bath and a shower, while the second bathroom offers a walk-in shower. Fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms, a fully fitted semi-open kitchen and air conditioning for hot and cold use cover daily household needs.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of an existing complex completed in 2004 and is offered key-ready, meaning it can be transferred and occupied without waiting for construction. The general condition is described as good, consistent with a building of roughly twenty years of age that has been maintained. Any renovation decisions remain at the discretion of the buyer.
The property offers no private pool, private garden or private garage in the individual sense; the pool is communal, outdoor space consists of a terrace, and parking is an included space rather than a closed garage. There is no sea view; outlooks are limited to the garden and pool area. The building dates from 2004, so construction standards do not match current new-build specifications. No information is available about pets, rental licences or community fees.
Ref: VL820739
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits a buyer seeking an immediately available home rather than an off-plan purchase. The key-ready status removes delivery risk and waiting time, which is relevant for buyers with a fixed relocation date or those who want to use the home within the current season. The configuration of two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en-suite, works for a couple, a small family, or owners who regularly host guests and value a second full bathroom. The proximity of an international school within walking distance is a concrete factor for families with children of school age, and also for buyers weighing future resale or rental demand among families. Ground-floor living with a private terrace onto the garden appeals to buyers who want outdoor space without stairs, including older buyers or those with limited mobility; the lift adds flexibility for visitors. The location between golf courses and within walking distance of daily amenities suits residents who want a car-light routine locally, while retaining access to the coast by car. Conversely, buyers seeking sea views, a private pool or a modern new-build specification will find those elements absent here. The 2004 construction date and the communal nature of the pool and gardens mean the property is best assessed as a mature, established home in a functioning urbanisation rather than as a contemporary development.
The interior layout consists of an entrance via the front garden, a generous open-plan lounge and dining room, a semi-open fitted kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The master bedroom includes an en-suite bathroom equipped with both a shower and a bath, fitted wardrobes and a large window for natural light. The second bedroom also has fitted wardrobes and a garden view, and the second bathroom contains a walk-in shower with a vanity unit. Storage space is described as available throughout the apartment, in addition to the separate storage room included in the price. Climate control covers both hot and cold air conditioning, with pre-installation noted in the feature list; in practice this means the unit can be heated and cooled as required across seasons. The condition is recorded as good, appropriate for a 2004 building. Elements such as the covered terrace, the lift in the building and the included parking space are fixed features of the purchase. Finishing details beyond the listed features, such as floor materials, window frames or appliance brands, are not specified in the available data and should be verified during a viewing. As with any resale property of this age, buyers may wish to commission a technical survey to assess the state of installations, damp proofing and the remaining lifespan of systems such as the air conditioning unit.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €339,500. This price includes a parking space and a storage room, which affects the comparison with listings where these items are sold separately. The property is key-ready, so no construction-phase payment structure applies and the purchase follows the standard resale process. For context, new-build projects in the wider region currently advertise from prices of €205,000 in Mijas, €269,950 in Torre del Mar and €321,000 in Estepona; those figures concern different property types and locations and are not directly comparable per square metre. Annual costs such as community fees, IBI and rubbish collection are not specified in the available data and should be requested separately.
Daily life at this apartment is organised around the ground-floor relationship between indoors and the communal garden. The east to south-east orientation means the terrace receives light from the morning into the early afternoon, which suits breakfast outdoors and mid-morning use, while the covered section provides shade during the warmer hours. The lounge and dining area connect directly to this terrace, so the living space effectively extends outside for much of the year given the regional climate of 14–26 °C average monthly temperatures. The rhythm of the area is residential rather than touristic: La Cala Hills is an established urbanisation with a mix of permanent residents and second-home owners. Shops, restaurants and bars are within walking distance, which reduces dependence on the car for day-to-day errands. The local international school is described as a five-minute walk away, a point of practical relevance for families or for owners considering long-term letting to families. For sport and leisure, three golf courses sit within about two kilometres, and padel and sports facilities are available at Raquetas de Mijas roughly half a kilometre away. The second bedroom looks onto the garden, and both bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, which keeps storage practical for a household of three or a couple with regular guests. The inclusion of a lift matters for accessibility, and the flat walk to the front door through the front garden removes stairs from the daily arrival routine.
The immediate surroundings of La Cala Hills are residential, with shops, restaurants and bars reachable on foot according to the source data, and three restaurants documented within two kilometres. Educational provision in the wider area is substantial, with fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools listed, alongside an international school described as a five-minute walk from the complex. Healthcare access consists of two health centres in the area. Public transport is organised around five lines and 49 stops, which gives the location a practical bus network for journeys towards Fuengirola and the coastal towns, reducing complete dependence on a car. For recreation, Raquetas de Mijas sports centre lies about 0.5 km away as the crow flies, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila about 3.3 km, and Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas about 4.1 km. The area records around 3,190 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid local property market rather than a stagnant one. Tourism infrastructure exists, with ten hotels and 2,131 beds in the wider area, but the urbanisation itself is not a hotel zone. Road distances can be longer than the straight-line figures quoted, so travel times by car should be verified in practice.
The map shows the apartment's position within La Cala Hills relative to the golf courses at 1.3–1.9 km, the coast at La Cala de Mijas about 4.8 km away as the crow flies, and Fuengirola to the north-east. Distances shown are straight-line; road routes are longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala Hills occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol between Fuengirola, about 6 km to the north-east, and Marbella further along the coast. The municipality of Mijas spans both coastal and inland terrain, and this urbanisation sits in the transition zone, close to the golf valley while remaining walkable to daily amenities. The area's 32 local public holidays per year reflect the Andalusian calendar of ferias and fiestas, and the mix of international residents gives the surroundings a cosmopolitan but residential character. Regional connections run via the A-7 and AP-7 along the coast, with Málaga airport roughly 22 km away in a straight line.
Distances below are straight-line, as the crow flies, so actual road distances are longer. The viewpoint and coastal centre of La Cala de Mijas lie about 4.8 km away. Fuengirola's marina, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, is roughly 6.2 km distant, and Puerto Cabopino about 8.7 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 22 km away in a straight line, a distance typically covered by car in well under an hour depending on traffic; Gibraltar Airport is about 74 km away. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger is located 8.8 km away. Golf access is unusually close: Campo Los Olivos at 1.3 km, Santana Golf & Country Club at 1.4 km and Campo Los Lagos at 1.9 km. Beach trips require a short drive to the La Cala de Mijas coastline. Public transport runs on five lines with 49 stops in the area, and the apartment's feature list notes proximity to transport, which supports car-free living for local errands while a car remains convenient for regional trips.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 22 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 74 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location sits at roughly 37 metres above sea level on gently inclined terrain between the Mijas foothills and the coast, which explains the combination of garden views rather than sea views. The average annual temperature is 18.7 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 14 °C in the coolest months to 26 °C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of at least 20 °C, lasts about five months, which frames the practical use of both the communal pool and the nearby beaches. The east to south-east orientation of the terrace aligns with the Mediterranean pattern of sunny mornings, so outdoor use of the terrace concentrates in the first half of the day, with the covered section providing shade afterwards. The subtropical climate means air conditioning for both cooling and heating, as installed here, is used across more of the year than in northern Europe. The elevated but low position relative to the mountains provides a sheltered residential setting without steep access roads from the coastal side.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Coastal recreation centres on La Cala de Mijas, whose viewpoint and beachfront lie about 4.8 km away as the crow flies, a short drive from the complex. Two marinas extend the options: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at roughly 6.2 km and Puerto Cabopino at about 8.7 km, both offering moorings, waterfront dining and sea access. Within the complex itself, residents have a communal pool and a separate children's pool surrounded by gardens, which covers daily swimming needs without leaving the urbanisation. Golf is the strongest recreational feature of the immediate area, with three courses within about two kilometres: Campo Los Olivos, Santana Golf & Country Club and Campo Los Lagos. Racket sports are also close at hand, with Raquetas de Mijas at approximately 0.5 km and Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 3.3 km. For organised municipal sport, Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas lies about 4.1 km away. This combination places the location clearly on the golf-and-coast side of the Costa del Sol rather than in an inland or purely urban setting.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| 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 |
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this property sits in the established resale segment rather than the new-build pipeline. New developments currently advertised in the region include Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those are entry prices for new construction, often for smaller units or different locations, and are not directly comparable to a fixed asking price for a completed 109 m² apartment with parking and storage included. Positionally, La Cala Hills benefits from its location in the Mijas golf valley. Few locations on the Costa del Sol place three courses, Los Olivos, Santana and Los Lagos, within a two-kilometre radius, while still allowing a walkable distance to shops and an international school. Compared with coastal Fuengirola, roughly 6 km away in a straight line, the setting is quieter and more residential, with garden views instead of sea views and less exposure to summer tourism pressure. The area records about 3,190 housing transactions per year, indicating steady market activity, and tourism capacity of ten hotels with 2,131 beds remains modest relative to the main resort towns. For buyers weighing resale against new build, the trade-off is clear: the property offers immediate availability, mature gardens and a proven community, while foregoing the specifications, energy performance and buyer protections associated with newly constructed developments. The relative value of that trade-off depends on priorities regarding timing, outdoor space and renovation appetite.
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