This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment is located in the Jardín Botánico development in La Cala de Mijas, on the Costa del Sol. Built in 2002 and completed to a key-ready standard, the 88 m² home faces south with views over the communal pool, gardens and the sea. The property includes a covered terrace, a second west-facing terrace off the main bedroom, hot and cold air conditioning, an underground parking space and a storage room. The beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies roughly 300 metres away, as the crow flies, with shops, restaurants and schools within walking distance.
Within the regional context, this resale apartment at a fixed price of €399,950 occupies a middle position. New-build comparables in the wider 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 from-prices typically concern smaller units, different locations or earlier construction phases, so a direct comparison requires matching size, floor level and specification. What distinguishes this property is location and completeness: an established development within walking distance of La Cala's beaches, with parking and storage already included, versus new-build projects where these items are sometimes sold separately. The La Cala area records around 3,190 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market with regular turnover. Compared with Torre del Mar on the eastern Costa del Sol, La Cala sits closer to Marbella (18 km) and the airport (about 19 km straight-line), which affects both travel convenience and price level. Compared with Estepona, the location is further east and closer to Málaga city. The municipal context of Mijas, with 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, also supports year-round residential use rather than purely seasonal occupation. Buyers weighing new-build against resale should note the trade-off: modern specifications and developer guarantees on one side, immediate availability, a mature community with established gardens and a proven location on the other. The median provincial income of €16,450 per year provides context for local purchasing power, though the coastal property market operates substantially on international demand.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in La Cala de Mijas, a coastal town in the municipality of Mijas, between Fuengirola and Marbella. The seafront is about 300 metres away in a direct line, and the town centre with its restaurants, banks and pharmacies is within walking distance. Marbella lies 18 km and Málaga 34 km away in a straight line, both reachable by car or public transport.
The layout offers a central hallway, a lounge, a kitchen with separate utility room, a main bedroom with en-suite bathroom, and a guest bedroom with its own shower room. Fitted wardrobes, marble flooring, a lift and disabled access support comfortable year-round living. The communal pool and gardens provide outdoor space without private maintenance obligations.
This concerns an existing home completed in 2002, not a new-build project. The construction status is key-ready and the condition is described as good. Delivery dates and completion year are indicative and should be verified during the purchase process. No further construction phases or developer guarantees apply as with off-plan purchases.
The property offers two bedrooms and 88 m² of living space, which limits its suitability for larger households. There is no private pool, private garden or private plot; outdoor facilities are communal. No information is available about a fireplace, heating system beyond air conditioning, or pets policy. Buyers seeking a detached villa or extensive private land should consider other options.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a manageable second home near the sea will find the two-bedroom layout, communal pool and walking distance to the beach a practical combination; the second bedroom accommodates guests or grandchildren. Retirees planning permanent relocation benefit from the lift, disabled access, single-level living and proximity to a health centre, pharmacy and shops on foot. A buyer who wants to rent the property out part of the year has a location with ten hotels and over 2,000 tourist beds nearby, indicating established seasonal demand. The underground parking and storage room suit owners who leave the property empty for longer periods. The west-facing bedroom terrace appeals to residents who value afternoon and evening outdoor living. The property is less suitable for families needing three or more bedrooms, for buyers wanting a private pool or garden, or for those seeking a modern off-plan development with developer guarantees, the building dates from 2002. Buyers who want a quieter, rural setting should note that La Cala is a functioning coastal town with tourism activity, not a secluded village. In short, the property matches buyers prioritising location, walkability and sea views over size and new-build specifications.
The apartment was completed in 2002 and is presented in good condition. Interior finishes include marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and a modern bathroom with marble walls and a double sink unit, based on the property photographs. The kitchen is described as large and includes a separate utility room with its own window, which allows laundry appliances to be kept out of the main living space. Climate control consists of central hot and cold air conditioning serving all rooms, which covers both summer cooling and mild-season heating; there is no separate central heating system mentioned. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and the guest bedroom a separate shower room, so both sleeping areas have independent facilities. Windows and terraces: the property has a covered main terrace facing south and an additional west-facing terrace off the main bedroom, providing two distinct outdoor spaces with different sun exposure. The building itself has a lift and disabled access. Included in the sale are an underground parking space and a storage room in the same building. Communal areas consist of a pool and gardens maintained by the community. As with any resale property of this age, buyers are advised to have a technical inspection assess the state of installations, waterproofing and communal structures during the purchase process; the completion year is indicative.
The asking price for this apartment is a fixed €399,950. This is an existing, key-ready home rather than a new-build project with a price list, so there is no range of unit types or from-prices; the price applies to this specific property with its two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 88 m² of living space, parking space and storage room. For context, new-build comparables in the wider region start at around €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, though these concern different locations, sizes and delivery terms. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the current sales process.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around a compact, functional layout within a short walk of the La Cala de Mijas seafront. The south-facing main terrace looks over the communal pool and gardens towards the sea, which means daylight enters the living areas for most of the day. A second terrace off the main bedroom faces west, catching afternoon and evening sun, practical for late-day meals outdoors. The morning routine can include a short walk to the beach at Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, roughly 300 metres away as the crow flies, or to the nearby café and restaurant strip. The kitchen includes a separate utility room, which is a practical feature for permanent residents rather than only holiday use. The central hallway connects all rooms without corridors wasting space, and the en-suite bathroom in the main bedroom adds privacy when guests stay in the second bedroom. Marble flooring throughout simplifies cleaning and suits the warm coastal climate. The building has a lift and disabled access, which matters for older residents or buyers planning long-term occupancy. An underground parking space and a storage room come with the property, avoiding the parking pressure that affects coastal towns in summer. Outside the peak season, La Cala retains a permanent population, with schools, health centres and banks operating year-round, so the town does not empty out in winter the way some resort areas do.
The immediate surroundings of La Cala de Mijas offer a high density of daily amenities within two kilometres: around 35 restaurants, 15 cafés, 6 banks, 2 pharmacies and a school. Two health centres serve the area, and education options in the wider municipality include 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools. This density means most daily errands can be done on foot or with short drives. The beach is central to local life: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón lies about 300 metres from the property and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba about 400 metres, both in a direct line. A viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, roughly 600 metres away, marks the historic core of the village. Public transport consists of 4 lines with 43 stops in the area, connecting along the coastal corridor towards Fuengirola and Marbella. Traffic and activity peak in the summer months, when tourism swells the population, the area counts 10 hotels and 2,131 beds, while the off-season is noticeably quieter. For sports, the Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre lies 1.0 km away, with the Miraflores Tennis Club at 1.8 km and the Miraflores Bowling Club at 1.9 km. A car remains useful for reaching Marbella, 18 km away in a straight line, though coastal buses cover the same route.
The map shows the apartment's position in La Cala de Mijas, between the seafront and the town's amenities. The beach lies a few hundred metres to the south, while golf courses, marinas and the coastal towns of Marbella and Fuengirola spread out along the shoreline in both directions.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies a central position on the western Costa del Sol, roughly equidistant between Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella lies 18 km to the west in a straight line and Málaga 34 km to the east, which places the town within commuting or excursion range of both. Algeciras, at 80 km, marks the southern edge of the region. This centrality, combined with an airport 19 km away, makes the location one of the more accessible points on the coast. Compared with the busy resort cores of Fuengirola or Benalmádena, La Cala retains the scale of a former fishing village, while remaining part of the Mijas municipality's extensive residential and golf-oriented hinterland.
Distances in this section are straight-line; actual road distances are longer. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies approximately 19 km away, making it one of the closer airports on the Costa del Sol for this location, typically around half an hour by car depending on traffic. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 112 km to the south-west, and Alicante-Elche about 374 km to the north-east. Marbella lies 18 km along the coast and Málaga city, with 579,076 inhabitants, about 34 km away. The marinas of Puerto Cabopino (5.6 km) and Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (7.3 km) offer mooring and dining options. Golfers can reach El Chaparral Golf Club at 2.0 km, Cerrado del Águila Golf at 3.1 km and a par-3 course at 4.9 km. Public transport in the form of 4 bus lines with 43 stops serves the area, and the property is described as near transport. A car is convenient for regional trips but is not strictly necessary for daily life given the walkable amenities.
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 19 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 112 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
La Cala de Mijas sits at sea level on the Mediterranean coast, so the terrain around the apartment is flat, no slopes or stairways dominate the immediate environment. The average annual temperature is 19.1°C, with monthly averages ranging from about 15°C in the coolest months to 28°C in the warmest. This pattern supports outdoor living for most of the year without extreme winter cold. The swimming season lasts approximately five months, during which sea temperatures reach at least 20°C, typically from late spring into early autumn. The southern orientation of the main living terrace maximises daylight in winter, while the air conditioning provides cooling during the hotter months of July and August. Rainfall on this stretch of the Costa del Sol is concentrated in the cooler half of the year, leaving long dry stretches in summer. The immediate landscape combines the sandy coastline of La Cala with the gently rising hinterland of the Mijas municipality, where golf courses and residential urbanisations replace high-rise density within a few kilometres inland.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The property lies within walking distance of the two central beaches of La Cala de Mijas: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón at roughly 300 metres and Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at about 400 metres, both measured in a straight line. Playa El Bombo lies 1.0 km away. These beaches form the town's seafront promenade, used year-round by residents for walking and running. Recreational facilities within a short radius include the Polideportivo de La Cala sports centre (1.0 km), Miraflores Tennis Club (1.8 km) and Miraflores Bowling Club (1.9 km). A public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, lies 2.5 km away. Golf is a defining feature of this stretch of coast: El Chaparral Golf Club sits 2.0 km away, Cerrado del Águila 3.1 km and a par-3 course 4.9 km, giving three options within a ten-minute drive. For nautical recreation, Puerto Cabopino (5.6 km) is a small marina with restaurants, while the larger Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (7.3 km) offers a broader range of services. The community's own pool and gardens provide daily swimming and relaxation options without leaving the development.
Source: OpenStreetMap
| Month | Avg. Temperature | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12.9°C | 41 mm |
| February | 13.7°C | 31 mm |
| March | 14.9°C | 89 mm |
| April | 16.7°C | 41 mm |
| May | 19.8°C | 20 mm |
| June | 23.6°C | 9 mm |
| July | 26.1°C | 1 mm |
| August | 26.7°C | 9 mm |
| September | 23.9°C | 30 mm |
| October | 20.4°C | 53 mm |
| November | 16.3°C | 67 mm |
| December | 13.8°C | 51 mm |
Ref: VL907184
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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