This detached villa is situated in La Cala de Mijas, a coastal town within the Municipality of Mijas, province of Málaga. The property dates from 1981 and is in completed, turnkey condition, offering six bedrooms and three bathrooms across 227 m² of living space on a 499 m² plot. The centre of La Cala de Mijas, with its shops, pharmacies and restaurants, lies within walking distance, and the nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, is roughly 300 metres away. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 25 km from the property, reachable in around 25 minutes by car.
At €1,495,000 this villa occupies a different market segment from the comparable new-build developments listed alongside it. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona at €269,000, all apartment-scale developments at entry-level pricing, roughly one-fifth of this villa's asking price. The comparison illustrates the structure of the Costa del Sol market: new-build apartments inland or in secondary coastal towns sit in the €200,000-€300,000 band, while completed detached villas within walking distance of an established coastal town centre command a multiple of that. What the price premium buys here is typology (detached versus apartment), capacity (six bedrooms), land (a private 499 m² plot with pool) and, above all, position: a detached property roughly 300 metres from the beach and 400 metres from a supermarket is rare, as most villas in the Mijas area stand in hillside urbanisations such as La Cala Hills or El Chaparral, where a car is required for daily errands. Viewed against the wider region, La Cala de Mijas sits between Fuengirola's urban density and Marbella's premium pricing; villa values here generally run below equivalent properties in central Marbella or Estepona's new golden mile, while the rental demand indicated by the town's 2,100-plus hotel beds supports the documented investor interest. The recorded 3,800 property transactions in the surrounding area point to an active, liquid resale market, which is relevant both for exit prospects and for the availability of comparable evidence when valuing this specific property. Buyers comparing this villa against the listed new-build options are effectively choosing between lower-cost new construction with communal facilities and common areas, or an older detached property with private grounds, immediate walkability and no community fees, offset against 1981 construction standards and the absence of new-build energy performance documentation.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa stands in an urbanised section of La Cala de Mijas, roughly 55 metres above sea level with a moderate 3.4% slope towards the coast. Daily amenities are concentrated nearby: a supermarket at about 400 metres and a pharmacy within 300 metres. Three golf clubs sit within five kilometres. The coastal town of Fuengirola is around ten minutes' drive, and the railway station there connects towards Málaga.
The property is arranged for multi-person or multi-generational use: six double bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, three renovated bathrooms with walk-in showers, and a lower-level lounge with kitchenette suitable for guests or independent use. Outdoor space includes a private pool with Roman steps, terracotta terraces, a covered terrace and a BBQ area. Air conditioning serves both hot and cold functions throughout.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 1981 (completion date indicative) and is documented as being in excellent, turnkey condition following renovation of the bathrooms and interiors. No construction risk or delivery timeline applies. Purchase can proceed on the standard resale market schedule, subject to notary and land registry processes in Spain.
The property does not form part of a gated community with communal facilities; the pool is private and there is no reference to communal gardens or a residents' club house. No garage is listed in the available features. With three bathrooms serving six bedrooms, the bathroom-to-bedroom ratio is lower than in some comparable villas. No energy performance certificate details are provided in the dataset.
Several buyer profiles match the property's documented characteristics. Households needing six bedrooms within a walkable coastal town, for example, a large family, a family with regular long-stay guests, or two families sharing, will find the room count and the independent lower floor functional. Buyers prioritising car-free daily life benefit from the supermarket at 400 metres, the pharmacy within 300 metres and the beach at roughly 300 metres; this combination is uncommon among detached villas, which more typically sit in hillside urbanisations requiring a car for every errand. Buyers seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home gain from the turnkey condition and manageable plot, which limits garden maintenance compared with larger villas. The property may also suit investors targeting the holiday-let market, given the tourist infrastructure in the town (ten hotels, over 2,100 beds) and the documented demand in the wider area, though rental licensing for detached villas in Mijas municipality should be verified independently. Conversely, the property fits less well for buyers seeking a modern new-build with an A-rated energy certificate, a garage (none is listed), or a secluded rural setting; the immediate environment is an urban street network with the activity levels that entails.
The documentation describes the villa as renovated and in excellent condition, with specific detail available on the kitchen and bathrooms. The kitchen is fully fitted with integrated appliances, oven, hob, extractor, dishwasher and a large fridge-freezer, finished with Andalusian feature tiling and quality cabinetry. The three bathrooms are described as renovated, each with walk-in showers rather than baths. All six bedrooms have built-in wardrobes and individual air conditioning; the living areas use split-system units providing both heating and cooling. The interior style is documented as contemporary Mediterranean, with the photography analysis confirming an open-plan dining-kitchen arrangement, a studio area with kitchenette, and terrace-facing living rooms. Structural and construction specifics are less documented, which is typical for a 1981 building: buyers should expect construction standards of the original build period, supplemented by subsequent renovation works, and commission a technical survey (including electrical installation, damp assessment and pool equipment) during due diligence. The outdoor finishes are specified in more detail: composite decking around the private pool, Roman-entry steps, terracotta sun terraces and a covered terrace. No underfloor heating, solar thermal installation or energy performance certificate data is listed in the available dataset. Overall, the documented finish level is residential-grade contemporary rather than premium-specification new-build, and the price point should be assessed against the actual survey findings rather than the listing description alone.
The asking price is €1,495,000 for the completed villa, translating to roughly €6,600 per m² of built area. This positions the property in the upper segment of the La Cala de Mijas resale market, justified principally by the detached typology, the six-bedroom capacity and the walk-in distance to the town centre and beaches. Variants or alternative units do not apply, as this is a single resale property rather than a phased development. Purchase costs on top of the price include transfer tax (ITP), notary and registry fees; no VAT or new-build stamp duty applies given the 1981 construction date.
Daily life at this property centres on a split-level layout that separates the main living quarters from a self-contained lower floor. The upper level holds the open-plan living and dining area, the fitted kitchen and access to a dining terrace oriented towards the sea. Because the orientation is east through south to south-east, the terraces receive morning and midday sun, which suits breakfast outside and daytime use of the pool deck; by late afternoon the covered terrace offers shade. The lower level functions as an independent unit, with its own lounge and kitchenette, meaning visiting guests or older children can operate separately from the main household. The ground-floor bedroom suite opens directly onto the pool area, which reduces stair use for anyone with limited mobility, though the upper floor still requires stairs. The urban setting means the villa operates as a town-base rather than a rural retreat: the supermarket, pharmacy, banks and roughly forty restaurants and cafés within a two-kilometre radius support day-to-day living without a car for most errands. The private pool and multiple terraces provide the principal outdoor living space, since the plot of 499 m² is modest for a detached villa of this type and is largely given over to the pool deck and terracing. The surrounding streetscape is residential-tourist in character; the area includes ten hotels and around 2,100 tourist beds, so occupancy and activity in the neighbourhood vary noticeably between summer and winter. Four public transport lines and fifty stops in the locality give non-drivers access to Fuengirola and inland Mijas.
The immediate surroundings combine residential streets with the amenity density of a functioning small town. Within a two-kilometre radius there are 26 restaurants, 15 cafés, 6 banks, 2 pharmacies and a school, which means most daily needs, food shopping, pharmacy runs, banking, dining out, are covered on foot or by bicycle. Healthcare infrastructure is more distributed: two health centres serve the locality, while the nearest hospital is 12 km away, which matters for households with ongoing medical requirements. Sports facilities cluster nearby: Polideportivo de La Cala at 600 metres, a padel club at 2.4 km and Miraflores Tennis Club at 2.8 km. The neighbourhood's rhythm follows the tourist calendar; with over 2,100 hotel beds in the town, summer months bring noticeably higher footfall on streets and beaches, while the off-season is quieter but retains year-round services thanks to the permanent population and the 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools recorded in the wider area. Public transport, four lines and fifty stops, connects the town along the coast; the Fuengirola railway station, 6 km away, provides a rail link towards Málaga without needing to drive.
The map shows the villa's position within the built-up area of La Cala de Mijas, a few hundred metres from the beachfront and the town's central amenities. Golf courses appear inland to the north, Fuengirola and its railway station lie east along the coast, and Málaga airport sits approximately 25 km to the north-east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
La Cala de Mijas occupies the coastal midpoint of Mijas municipality, between Fuengirola roughly 10 minutes to the east and Marbella around 20 minutes to the west along the A-7 and AP-7. This position places the villa within reach of both towns' hospitals, shopping centres and cultural facilities while retaining a smaller-scale town environment. Málaga city centre is approximately 30 minutes' drive. Inland, the white village of Mijas Pueblo sits in the hills above, and the immediate setting combines the coastal strip with pine-clad slopes, reflected in the property's documented sea, mountain and forest views.
Distances from the property, measured in straight lines unless stated: the nearest beach, Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, is approximately 300 metres, with Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba at about 400 metres and Playa de Las Doradas at roughly 1 km. Golf facilities sit within a short drive: 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 approximately 24-25 km away, around a 25-minute drive; Gibraltar Airport is roughly 72 km to the west. Train connections run from Fuengirola station, 6 km away. Marinas at Cabopino (6.2 km) and Fuengirola (6.5 km) serve boating needs, and an EV charging point is located 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 location records approximately 3,889 hours of sunshine per year and an average annual temperature of 18.5°C, within a band of 14-26°C across the seasons. The sea temperature supports a swimming season of roughly five months at or above 20°C, concentrated between late spring and early autumn; the private pool on site extends usable swimming weeks beyond this, since pool water warms earlier than the open sea. The property sits at 55 metres above sea level with a moderate 3.4% slope towards the coast, gentle enough for walking to the beach without significant exertion, though some inclined sections exist on the route. The surrounding topography combines coastline with pine-covered hills, as reflected in the documented forest and mountain views. Climatically, this places the villa in the standard Costa del Sol pattern: dry, sunny summers and mild winters, where heating needs are limited and air conditioning handles both the summer heat and the cooler winter mornings recorded across the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Three beaches sit within approximately one kilometre: Playa de La Cala - El Torreón (roughly 300 m), Playa de La Cala - La Butibamba (about 400 m) and Playa de Las Doradas (around 1 km). These are the town beaches of La Cala de Mijas, backed by the chiringuitos and promenade typical of the Mijas coast; specific Blue Flag status should be verified for the current season, as awards are reviewed annually. Golf forms the second recreational pillar: El Chaparral Golf Club at 2.0 km is a woodland course set among pine and cork oak, Cerrado del Águila at 3.1 km and Santana Golf & Country Club at 4.9 km complete a cluster of three courses within a ten-minute drive. Organised sport is available at Polideportivo de La Cala (0.6 km), Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila (2.4 km) and Miraflores Tennis Club (2.8 km), with a public swimming pool, Piscina Bellavista, at 2.5 km. For walks, the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (1.2 km) overlooks the coastline, and the Senda Litoral coastal path connects the town's beaches on foot towards Fuengirola and Maro-era sections to the east.
Source: OpenStreetMap
La Cala de Mijas occupies the coastal midpoint of Mijas municipality, between Fuengirola roughly 10 minutes to the east and Marbella around 20 minutes to the west along the A-7 and AP-7. This position places the villa within reach of both towns' hospitals, shopping centres and cultural facilities while retaining a smaller-scale town environment. Málaga city centre is approximately 30 minutes' drive. Inland, the white village of Mijas Pueblo sits in the hills above, and the immediate setting combines the coastal strip with pine-clad slopes, reflected in the property's documented sea, mountain and forest views.
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: VL678031
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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