A building plot of 832 square metres is offered for sale in the El Chaparral residential area of Mijas, in the Las Lagunas district near Fuengirola. The asking price is fixed at €695,000 and includes a complete architectural project with an approved building permit for a detached villa of five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The plot lies immediately adjacent to Chaparral Golf Club, between La Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola, roughly 200 metres from the sea according to the seller's information. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies about 19 kilometres away as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The plot is located in El Chaparral, a residential pocket of Mijas bordering Fuengirola. The nearest beach, Playa de Santa Amalia, lies 1.7 kilometres away in a straight line, and the terrain towards the coast is flat, with an average gradient of 1.8 percent. Fuengirola train station is 1.2 kilometres away in a straight line.
The approved project allows the construction of a detached villa with five bedrooms and five bathrooms across four levels, including a basement with home cinema, a two-car garage and a first floor with sea views. The buyer acquires both the land and a ready-to-execute building design, which shortens the route to a completed home.
This concerns an existing plot with a completed legal status: the building permit for the designed villa has been approved. Construction has not started; the construction status is key-ready in administrative terms, meaning the new owner can begin building subject to current municipal conditions and validity of the permit.
The plot itself contains no built accommodation: zero bedrooms and zero bathrooms exist on site. All residential content depends on the villa still to be constructed. The completed build date of 1970 refers to the cadastral record of the land, not to a habitable dwelling. Construction costs for the villa are not included in the asking price.
This plot suits a buyer who wants control over the execution of a new villa rather than purchasing a completed home. The approved permit removes a step that normally takes months or years in Andalusian municipalities, which is relevant for buyers working with a fixed relocation date or a retirement horizon. The five-bedroom layout with basement level makes the design workable for larger households, multigenerational arrangements, or owners who want guest and staff accommodation separated from the main living areas. The location is also relevant for buyers who prioritise proximity to everyday infrastructure: schools, health centres and the train line to Malaga are all within a short radius, which supports both permanent residence and long-stay seasonal use. Golf players will note the direct adjacency to Chaparral Golf Club, an arrangement that few plots in the central Costa del Sol offer at this price level. Conversely, the purchase is less straightforward for buyers seeking immediate rental income or a turnkey holiday home, since the villa must first be built and financed as a separate construction project. Buyers unfamiliar with Spanish construction contracts should factor in the need for a technical review of the existing project documentation, a quantity surveyor's cost estimate, and confirmation of the current validity of the building permit at the Mijas municipality. The fixed price of €695,000, combined with construction costs, places the total investment above off-plan apartment alternatives in the region, which is a realistic consideration for budget planning.
Since this concerns undeveloped land, the finishing quality is determined entirely by the villa project included in the sale. The design that comes with the permit describes a detached villa of five bedrooms and five bathrooms arranged over four levels. The basement level contains one bedroom, a games room or home cinema, a bathroom, a laundry room, storage areas and technical facilities. An intermediate level between the basement and the ground floor houses a garage with space for two cars. The ground floor holds three en-suite bedrooms, the main entrance and a large terrace adjoining the swimming pool. The first floor contains an open-plan living and dining area with kitchen, a further en-suite bedroom, a small laundry room, a guest toilet and a large terrace with panoramic sea views. The detailed project documentation, including material specifications, is available on request from the seller. Buyers assessing build quality should request the full architectural package and have it reviewed independently, paying attention to the structural design for the basement on a plot roughly 200 metres from the sea, where soil conditions and drainage deserve verification. The approved permit guarantees compliance with applicable municipal building regulations at the time of approval; it does not by itself describe the standard of materials or the execution quality of the eventual builder. That standard will be fixed in the construction contract between the buyer and the building contractor, which is negotiated after the land purchase. The 1970 date in the records relates to the land's registration and carries no implications for the technical state of the future construction.
The asking price is fixed at €695,000 for the 832 square metre plot, including the complete villa project with approved building permit. This is not a price-list project with multiple units; it concerns a single plot sold at a fixed price. Comparable new-build apartments in the wider region start between roughly €205,000 in Mijas and €321,000 in Estepona, but those figures concern completed homes rather than land with a permit. Buyers should budget separately for the actual construction of the villa. Availability is immediate in the sense that the plot is ready for transfer and the permit is in place; the delivery of any eventual dwelling depends entirely on the buyer's construction timeline.
Daily life around this plot is shaped by its position between two established urban centres. Fuengirola, with its marina, beaches and train connection, lies within walking and cycling distance, while La Cala de Mijas to the west offers a smaller, village-scale centre. The immediate surroundings of El Chaparral are residential and green in character, dominated by the adjacent golf course, which acts as a buffer against dense construction. Within two kilometres of the plot, the amenity data counts 180 restaurants, 55 cafés, 33 pharmacies and 21 banks, which indicates a fully built-out urban provision rather than a remote or rural setting. Daily errands, supermarkets, schools, medical care, can be handled without long journeys: the area contains 15 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 2 health centres. Sports facilities are notably close, with Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas at 0.3 kilometres and a public swimming pool at 1.1 kilometres. The rhythm of the neighbourhood is typical of the central Costa del Sol: busy and lively in the summer months, calmer but fully serviced in winter, since the resident population of the Fuengirola-Mijas conurbation ensures year-round activity. For a future resident of the planned villa, the location combines the quiet of a golf-side residential street with the practical density of a town within ten minutes' reach. A car remains convenient for reaching Marbella or the airport, but the immediate radius of beaches, restaurants and the train station is manageable on foot or by bicycle, given the flat terrain.
The surroundings combine coastal access with genuine urban provision. Three beaches lie within two kilometres in a straight line: Playa de Santa Amalia at 1.7 kilometres, Playa de San Francisco at 1.8 kilometres and Playa del Castillo at 2.0 kilometres. The gradient towards the coast is flat at 1.8 percent, making the walk or cycle ride to the sea undemanding. Fuengirola's marina, Puerto Deportivo, is 1.8 kilometres away as the crow flies and functions as a centre for water sports, boat trips and evening strolls. For sports, the plot sits in an unusually dense cluster of facilities: Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas at 0.3 kilometres, Complejo Deportivo Municipal Elola at 0.8 kilometres and Polideportivo Las Cañadas at 1.0 kilometres, plus a public pool at 1.1 kilometres. Education and healthcare are covered by 15 primary schools, 10 secondary schools and 2 health centres in the immediate area. The neighbourhood is residential rather than tourist-heavy, with 10 hotels and around 2,131 hotel beds in the wider zone, modest figures for the Costa del Sol, indicating limited seasonal visitor pressure compared with Fuengirola's beachfront core.
The map shows the plot in El Chaparral, wedged between the golf course and the Fuengirola built-up area. Note the flat coastal plain, the cluster of beaches within two kilometres and the train line that connects the area westwards and towards Malaga. All distances shown are straight-line measurements.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Within the Costa del Sol, this plot occupies a central position between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas, roughly equidistant from Malaga city (28 kilometres straight-line) and Marbella (22 kilometres). This places it in the busiest and most serviced stretch of the coast, with the highest transaction volume, around 3,800 housing transactions per year in the area, reflecting an active and liquid property market. Algeciras, at 86 kilometres, and Gibraltar, at 77 kilometres, define the western edge of practical reach. The position means neither Marbella's luxury scene nor Malaga's cultural offer is more than a short drive away.
Accessibility is one of the strongest features of this location. Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies about 19 kilometres away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar Airport at roughly 77 kilometres as an alternative for northern-bound connections. The Cercanías train line runs along the coast: Fuengirola station is 1.2 kilometres away in a straight line, with Carvajal at 4.8 kilometres and Torremuelle at 7.5 kilometres, providing a rail link towards Malaga city and the airport. Local public transport consists of 8 lines serving 50 stops in the area, which covers daily movement without a car for many destinations. By road, Marbella lies 22 kilometres away in a straight line and Malaga city 28 kilometres, both reachable via the A-7 and AP-7 coastal corridors. Golf courses surround the plot: Chaparral Golf Club is immediately adjacent, with Campo Los Lagos at 2.6 kilometres, Cerrado del Aguila at 3.2 kilometres and Campo Los Olivos at 3.3 kilometres as the crow flies. Straight-line distances translate into longer road distances in practice.
| Beach Distance | 1.7 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 19 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 77 km |
| Fuengirola | 1.2 km |
| Carvajal | 4.8 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.6°C, a classic coastal Andalusian profile with mild winters and warm, dry summers. The plot lies at 30 metres above sea level on flat terrain, which means no hillside climbing and easy building conditions. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about four months, roughly June through September, although sea bathing outside that window remains feasible for those accustomed to cooler water. The elevation and gradient also have practical consequences for the future villa: the approved design anticipates sea views from the first-floor terrace, which the modest 30-metre elevation and coastal proximity make plausible. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half-year, so outdoor living on terraces and around the planned pool is realistic for most of the year. The adjacent golf course adds a permanent green element to the immediate view, buffering the plot from further urban development on that side.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach life around El Chaparral is spread across several options. Playa de Santa Amalia at 1.7 kilometres is the nearest, followed by Playa de San Francisco and Playa del Castillo, all within a two-kilometre straight-line radius. These are urban Fuengirola-Mijas beaches with chiringuitos, promenades and full summer services. For boating and water sports, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola operates 1.8 kilometres away, offering moorings, excursions and diving schools. Golf is the defining recreation of the immediate area: the plot borders Chaparral Golf Club directly, and three further courses, Los Lagos, Cerrado del Aguila and Los Olivos, lie between 2.6 and 3.3 kilometres away as the crow flies. Runners and cyclists can use the flat coastal corridor, and the municipal sports centres within one kilometre provide gyms, padel courts and organised activities. The Fuengirola Supercharger at 5.4 kilometres serves electric-vehicle owners on longer journeys.
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 |
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Ref: VL258331
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
In regional terms, this plot competes less with other new-build projects than with the choice between buying completed property and commissioning construction. Comparable new-build apartments in the dataset start from €205,000 at Lantana Residencial in Mijas, €269,950 at Aquamar in Torre del Mar and €321,000 at Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona, all turnkey or off-plan homes rather than land. At €695,000 for the plot alone, plus construction costs for a villa of this scale, the total investment will sit well above those entry prices. What the purchase offers instead is a plot with a rare combination of characteristics for the central Costa del Sol: direct adjacency to a golf course, a straight-line beach distance of under two kilometres, flat buildable terrain, and an approved permit that removes the main administrative obstacle to a custom villa. Compared with Estepona and Torre del Mar further west and east, the Mijas-Fuengirola zone is more central: Marbella at 22 kilometres and Malaga at 28 kilometres straight-line are both within easy reach, the coastal train runs nearby, and the airport is about 19 kilometres away. Market liquidity in the area is high, with roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, which historically supports resale prospects for well-located villas. The offsetting considerations are equally factual: the buyer must manage a construction process, financing usually splits into land mortgage and build mortgage, and the total cost of the finished villa will exceed the price of comparable completed apartments. For buyers weighing a completed apartment against a self-commissioned villa, the comparison is therefore between convenience and control, this plot is firmly on the control side of that trade-off.
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