This property is a completed finca-style residence of 335 m² situated on the edge of La Cala de Mijas, in the municipality of Mijas, province of Málaga. Built in 2000, it offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a private pool and a south-west orientation with sea, mountain and countryside views. The centre of La Cala de Mijas and its beaches lie within a short distance, while Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 25 km away. The asking price is €960,000. The property is part furnished and includes a garage with potential for conversion, subject to the usual permissions.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The property stands on the inland side of La Cala de Mijas, roughly 1.6 km from the nearest beach in a straight line, with a moderate slope of about 3.4% towards the coast. Supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants are within walking or cycling distance. The setting combines a village-edge position with access to the coastal strip between Fuengirola and Marbella.
This is not a new-build development. The property was completed in 2000 (indicative) and is described as being in good condition. The construction phase is finished; no delivery schedule applies. Renovation or conversion works, such as adapting the garage, would be the buyer's responsibility and require municipal approval.
The property offers three bedrooms and two bathrooms only; it is not a large multi-wing villa. No communal facilities such as a gym or concierge are present. The nearest EV charging point is 3.6 km away and the nearest hospital 12 km. The listing notes part furnishing only, and any garage conversion remains unrealised potential requiring permits.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating permanently to the Costa del Sol would find three bedrooms, two bathrooms, walking-distance schools provision within the broader Mijas area and year-round amenities supportive. Buyers seeking a second home with privacy but without isolation may value the plot, private pool and views combined with a pharmacy and supermarket within 400 metres. Households requiring space for equipment, vehicles or a workshop can use the large garage as-is. Those intending to accommodate visiting family could, subject to licences, explore conversion to guest accommodation, the two separate living areas already allow a degree of independence. It is less suited to buyers wanting four or more bedrooms, contemporary new-build specifications, or on-site communal facilities. Buyers reliant purely on public transport should note that buses exist (four lines, fifty stops in the area) but a car simplifies regional mobility, including the 12 km trip to the nearest hospital and the 6 km to Fuengirola railway station. The moderate 3.4% slope towards the beach is manageable for most pedestrians but is a factor for those with reduced mobility.
The residence dates from 2000 (indicative) and is presented in good condition. Interior photography shows a bathroom with vanity storage and natural light, a living room with a fireplace, and courtyard and terrace areas with planted borders, indicating a traditional Spanish finish rather than a contemporary new-build specification. The kitchen is fully fitted; bedrooms include fitted wardrobes. Climate control combines air conditioning units with a fireplace, covering both cooling and supplementary heating. Utility and storage rooms are present, along with a covered terrace and a private terrace oriented south-west. The property is sold part furnished, so buyers should budget for completing furnishings to their own standard. The large garage is a functional shell with garden views; any conversion into a self-contained apartment would require architectural plans, municipal licensing in Mijas and compliance with habitability regulations, costs and timelines are not included in the asking price. No energy performance certificate rating is stated in the available data; prospective buyers should request the certificado de eficiencia energética as part of due diligence, together with the nota simple confirming the declared built area and plot boundaries.
The asking price is €960,000 for a completed, single-title resale property of 335 m² built on a substantial plot, with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Within La Cala de Mijas, nearby new-build projects are listed from approximately €676,000 (Cala Serena Sun) and €890,000 (Cala Serena Village). This property is therefore positioned above typical apartment pricing in the immediate area, which reflects its land component and built area. Availability is immediate, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process; the property is part furnished and any conversion of the garage would involve additional, uncosted works.
Daily life here is shaped by the combination of a rural-style plot and an urbanised coastal town. Mornings can begin on a south-west facing terrace with panoramic views over sea, mountains and countryside; the fireplace and air conditioning cover both cooler and warmer months. The two living/dining areas allow separation between everyday family use and entertaining. The private pool and garden orient life outdoors for much of the year, supported by roughly 3,889 annual sunshine hours. Practical errands are short: a pharmacy sits 284 m away and a supermarket about 409 m, both reachable on foot. The town centre of La Cala de Mijas, with its restaurants, cafés and banks, is a few minutes away, while the beaches of El Torreón and La Butibamba are within comfortable walking distance. Outside the summer months the town retains a year-round population, and the presence of schools, health centres and sports facilities such as the Polideportivo de La Cala (0.6 km) supports full-time residence as well as holiday use. The property's garage and plot size suit households needing storage, hobbies or workspace. A car remains useful for regional trips, golf courses, Fuengirola station (6 km) and the airport, but is not strictly necessary for daily necessities.
The immediate surroundings blend residential streets with countryside edges. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, six banks, two pharmacies and a school, giving the area a functioning everyday infrastructure rather than a purely seasonal one. The tourism footprint, ten hotels and roughly 2,131 beds, means summer months bring more visitors to the beaches, while the off-season remains comparatively calm. Sports facilities cluster nearby: the Polideportivo de La Cala at 0.6 km, padel at Cerrado del Águila (2.4 km) and the Miraflores Tennis Club (2.8 km). Healthcare is anchored by two local health centres, with the nearest hospital 12 km away. For travel beyond the town, Fuengirola station (6 km) connects to the Cercanías line towards Málaga, and four bus lines with some fifty stops serve the locality. The A-7 coastal motorway provides road access along the coast.
The map shows the property on the village edge of La Cala de Mijas, with the beaches of El Torreón and La Butibamba a short distance to the south, the golf courses of El Chaparral and Cerrado del Águila inland to the north, and Fuengirola and its railway station to the north-east along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies the central coastal section of Mijas municipality, between Fuengirola (station 6 km) to the north-east and Marbella to the south-west. This positions the property roughly equidistant, about 25 minutes, from both Málaga airport and the Marbella area, with Gibraltar about an hour to the west. Compared with inland Mijas Pueblo, the coastal location trades altitude and views of the valley for beach proximity and flatter terrain. Compared with Estepona further west, where comparable new-build pricing starts lower, La Cala offers a more central position within the Costa del Sol corridor.
Key distances, measured in straight line unless noted: Playa de La Cala, El Torreón approximately 1.6 km (312 m to the nearest beach access point), Playa de La Cala, La Butibamba 411 m in the dataset's nearest-access figures, and Playa de Las Doradas around 1 km. Golf options are concentrated: El Chaparral Golf Club at 2.0 km, Cerrado del Águila Golf at 3.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club at 4.9 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) lies roughly 24, 25 km away, about 25 minutes by car outside peak times. Gibraltar Airport is approximately 72 km. Marinas at Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) supplement the coastal offer. An EV charging point is 3.6 km from the property.
| 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 property sits at approximately 55 m above sea level with a moderate 3.4% slope towards the coast. The regional climate records an average annual temperature of 18.5°C with seasonal averages between 14°C and 26°C, and around 3,889 hours of sunshine per year, figures that support extensive outdoor use of the pool and terraces. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months. The south-west orientation of the main terraces favours afternoon and evening sun, with views extending over sea, mountains and open countryside. The village-edge setting places walking and cycling access to both coastal paths and rural tracks within reach.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
La Cala de Mijas is served by several beaches, including Playa de La Cala, El Torreón, Playa de La Cala, La Butibamba and Playa de Las Doradas, all within roughly 1, 2 km. The Torreón beach takes its name from the historic watchtower that marks the seafront. Golf is a defining recreation here: three courses, El Chaparral (2.0 km), Cerrado del Águila (3.1 km) and Santana (4.9 km), sit within a short drive, each with 18 holes. Additional sport infrastructure includes the municipal sports centre (0.6 km), padel club (2.4 km), tennis club (2.8 km) and a public swimming pool at Piscina Bellavista (2.5 km). The Mirador viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (1.2 km) offers coastal panoramas, and two marinas lie within 6.5 km.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Cala de Mijas occupies the central coastal section of Mijas municipality, between Fuengirola (station 6 km) to the north-east and Marbella to the south-west. This positions the property roughly equidistant, about 25 minutes, from both Málaga airport and the Marbella area, with Gibraltar about an hour to the west. Compared with inland Mijas Pueblo, the coastal location trades altitude and views of the valley for beach proximity and flatter terrain. Compared with Estepona further west, where comparable new-build pricing starts lower, La Cala offers a more central position within the Costa del Sol corridor.
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: VL863257
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within La Cala de Mijas itself, the closest comparables are new-build developments: Cala Serena Sun, listed from €676,000, and Cala Serena Village, from €890,000. Both offer modern apartments with communal facilities, whereas this property is a completed 2000-built finca of 335 m² on a large private plot with its own pool, a different product typology that trades communal amenities and new specifications for space, privacy and land. Further afield, Acqua Gardens in Estepona starts from €524,600, reflecting lower baseline pricing on the western Costa del Sol; buyers pay a premium here for La Cala's more central position between Fuengirola and Marbella and its shorter transfer from Málaga airport (about 25 km versus roughly 80 km to Estepona). The wider municipality of Mijas recorded around 3,800 property transactions in the reference dataset, indicating an active resale market and reasonable liquidity. Buyers comparing options should weigh three structural differences: first, the maintenance responsibility of a private plot and pool versus community-managed gardens; second, the 25-year-old construction and its associated upkeep versus new-build warranties; and third, the unrealised garage conversion, which could add a self-contained unit but carries permitting risk and uncosted works. For households prioritising land, views and proximity to both beaches and golf, with three courses within five kilometres, the property occupies a niche that the apartment-dominated local supply does not directly replicate. The Mediterranean setting, with beachfront chiringuitos and the historic Torreón tower as local landmarks, remains a seasonal draw, though the analysis here rests on the measurable location data above.
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