This detached villa sits in Mijas Costa, the principal commercial and residential zone between Fuengirola and Marbella, approximately 19 km from Málaga Airport by road. Completed in 2007 and since fully renovated, the property offers 605 m² of living space on a 970 m² plot with five bedrooms, five bathrooms and an independent studio. The south-facing orientation, private pool and garden, and a supermarket and pharmacy within roughly 250 metres define the day-to-day setting. Beaches near Fuengirola lie about 1.6 km away, while several golf courses sit within a 3.5 km radius.
Within the immediate Mijas Costa market, this villa competes primarily in the detached resale segment, where a listing of €1,700,000 for 605 m² built (roughly €2,810/m²) reflects the premium attached to walkable urban positioning and completed renovation status. New-build alternatives in the wider region operate at materially lower entry points but in different product categories: Lantana Residencial in Mijas lists from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, all apartment-style developments without private pools, plots or the studio configuration documented here. The relevant comparison for a buyer is therefore not price-per-unit but the scarcity of detached properties with supermarket and pharmacy access at 250 metres, which most villa urbanisations in the area do not offer; they typically require a car for every errand. Set against Fuengirola proper, the property trades beach proximity for elevation, views and larger plot-based living; set against inland Mijas urbanisations such as those around Mijas Golf, it trades absolute quiet for year-round amenity access and public transport coverage of fifty stops across eight lines. The regional transaction volume of 3,800 recorded sales in the surrounding area indicates an active market with established resale liquidity, relevant for buyers weighing eventual exit. Access to both Málaga and Marbella at 24 km each, and to the airport at 19 km by road, places the property centrally within the western Costa del Sol corridor, where transport times are comparable to or better than more expensive addresses closer to Marbella. The principal trade-offs a buyer should weigh are the steep coastal gradient, the pre-installed rather than fitted air conditioning, and a plot size that is modest relative to the built area, characteristics typical of the 2005-2008 construction period in this zone.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa is positioned in an urban environment with amenities within walking distance: a supermarket and pharmacy at approximately 250 metres, cafés and restaurants nearby, and fifty bus stops served by eight public transport lines. The nearest beaches around Fuengirola are 1.6-1.8 km away. Málaga and Marbella are each roughly 24 km distant, placing the property between the two principal coastal cities of the region.
The property accommodates large households or multigenerational living through five bedrooms, three of them en suite, plus an independent studio with its own kitchen suitable for guests or staff. Functional spaces include a games room, laundry room, garage, private pool and mature garden. Double glazing, a fireplace, pre-installed air conditioning and pre-installation for solar hot water address year-round comfort requirements.
This is not a new-build project. The villa was completed in 2007 (delivery date indicative) and has subsequently undergone a full renovation, including replacement plumbing, drainage and electrical installations. The construction phase is finished and the property is in completed, occupied-ready condition, meaning no off-plan waiting period or construction risk applies.
The property does not offer sea-front positioning; the nearest beach requires transport or a walk of approximately 1.6 km along a route with a 6.5 per cent gradient, described as steep. There is no community facility package such as a communal gym or concierge. Air conditioning is pre-installed rather than fitted. The plot size of 970 m² is modest relative to the 605 m² built area, limiting extensive outdoor expansion.
The property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating year-round benefits from the five-bedroom, five-bathroom configuration, the en-suite arrangement for three bedrooms, and proximity to the fifteen primary and ten secondary schools in the area, with the studio available for a relative or household help. Buyers seeking a large detached home without relying on a car for daily errands will find the 250-metre distances to supermarket and pharmacy decisive, as most comparable villas sit in car-dependent urbanisations. Households that host guests frequently can use the independent studio as self-contained accommodation. Purchasers prioritising renovation certainty, unwilling to accept an older property with unknown installations, may note the documented replacement of plumbing, drainage and electrics. Buyers planning electric vehicle ownership have a charging point at 600 metres and the Fuengirola Supercharger at 3.7 km. The property suits occupants who accept, or prefer, an elevated position at 279 metres with partial sea views over direct beach-front living, and who are comfortable with a steep gradient on the walking route to the coast. It is less suited to buyers seeking a front-line beach location, a contemporary new-build warranty structure, or extensive land beyond the 970 m² plot. Investors considering rental use should verify local licensing requirements, as the studio adds a secondary letting possibility only under applicable regulations.
The interior specification is documented through a defined set of materials and installations rather than generic claims. Flooring throughout the main living areas is marble, a material associated with the 2007 construction period but consistent with the recorded immaculate condition following renovation. The renovation scope explicitly covers new plumbing, new drainage and new electrical installations, the three systems that typically generate the highest remediation cost in older coastal villas, which materially reduces technical uncertainty for a buyer. Solar panel pre-installation for hot water is present, allowing activation without structural retrofit; full air conditioning is pre-installed rather than fitted, so units remain to be purchased and connected. Windows carry double glazing, relevant both for thermal performance and for noise given the urban setting with nearby road access. The fireplace provides supplementary heating for winter months, when average temperatures fall toward the lower band of the regional 14-26°C range. The kitchen in the studio and the utility arrangements in the main house (laundry room, water deposit) indicate duplication of core services across both units. The garage offers enclosed parking, and the solarium and barbecue area extend usable outdoor space beyond the pool terrace. No energy performance certificate rating is recorded in the available data; prospective buyers should request this document, as it affects both running costs and, under Spanish regulations, certain transaction disclosures. Overall, the technical profile is that of a fully serviced, systems-renewed property with pre-installations awaiting final equipment rather than pending structural work.
The property is listed at €1,700,000 for a completed, renovated villa of 605 m² built area on a 970 m² plot, approximately €2,810 per m² of built space. This positions it in the upper segment of the Mijas Costa detached market. Within a two-kilometre radius, 3,800 property transactions have been recorded, indicating an active resale market with liquidity. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start from considerably lower figures, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €269,000, though these are apartment-style developments rather than detached villas of comparable scale. Price is stated as a listing price; availability is immediate given the completed status.
Daily life at this villa is organised around a walkable urban setting combined with the privacy of a detached property. The supermarket and pharmacy within roughly 250 metres mean routine shopping does not require a car, an unusual characteristic for detached villas on the Costa del Sol. Thirty-two restaurants within a two-kilometre radius, alongside cafés and four banks, place the property within a fully functioning residential-commercial zone rather than an isolated urbanisation. The rhythm of the day can plausibly run from morning coffee on foot, to work or school runs, fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools sit in the wider area, to evening use of the private pool, barbecue area and solarium. The south-facing orientation provides sun exposure through the main daylight hours, and the solarium extends usable outdoor time into cooler months. The independent studio introduces a separate dimension: it can serve visiting family, longer-term guests or rental use without disturbing the main household. The games room and fireplace indicate the interior was planned for sustained occupancy rather than seasonal use only. Train access at Carvajal, 4.3 km away, connects the location to Fuengirola and the Málaga commuter line, adding a transport option beyond the car. The steep 6.5 per cent gradient toward the coast means the return walk from the beach involves a sustained climb, a practical consideration for older residents or those with mobility constraints. At 279 metres above sea level, the elevation contributes to the mountain and partial sea views recorded for the property.
The surrounding area functions as a permanent residential zone rather than a seasonal resort, though tourism is present, ten hotels with 2,131 beds operate within the vicinity. The practical consequence is that supermarkets, pharmacies (three within two kilometres), banks and restaurants remain open year-round, in contrast to more seasonal coastal districts. Health infrastructure includes two health centres in the area and a hospital at 9.3 km. Sports facilities cluster within a two-kilometre radius: the municipal swimming pool at 1.9 km, the Polideportivo Juan Roa Sánchez at 1.8 km, and the Lew Hoad tennis and padel club at 2.4 km. Three viewpoints within 1.4 km, Mirador Hermanos Nuñez Andreu, Mirador Juan Antonio Gómez Alarcón and Mirador de Cañada Gertrudis, reflect the elevated terrain and provide walking destinations with coastal outlooks. Public transport coverage of fifty stops across eight lines supports car-free movement along the coast, and the Carvajal commuter station at 4.3 km connects to Fuengirola and the Málaga line. Road access is described as good, with the property positioned between the coastal artery toward Fuengirola and the connections inland toward Mijas pueblo.
The map shows the property's elevated position in Mijas Costa, roughly midway between Fuengirola's beaches to the east and the golf valleys toward Mijas pueblo inland. Málaga Airport lies a short distance north-east along the coast, and Marbella sits equidistant to the south-west. Nearby markers indicate the supermarket, pharmacy, viewpoints and golf courses referenced in this analysis.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Mijas Costa occupies the coastal strip between Fuengirola and Marbella, functioning as the main commercial and residential zone of the wider Mijas municipality. Málaga city, at 24 km with 579,076 inhabitants, and Marbella, also 24 km with 147,958 inhabitants, frame the property's position at the midpoint of the western Costa del Sol. This placement gives access to two full urban economies, hospitals, cultural facilities, international schools, within a half-hour drive in either direction, while daily needs are met locally within the walkable radius documented around the property.
Distances by straight line: the beaches of Fuengirola, Santa Amalia and San Francisco lie 1.6-1.8 km away, with the named nearest beach, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, at 4.2 km, a discrepancy that reflects different measurement bases in the source data and should be verified on site. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is approximately 15 km straight-line (19 km by road), a transfer time of roughly 20-25 minutes under normal traffic. Marbella is 24 km west and Málaga city 24 km east, placing the property equidistant between the two. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 80 km away. Three golf courses, Campo Los Lagos (2.6-5.2 km depending on access point), Cerrado del Águila (3.0 km) and Mijas Golf (3.3 km), sit within a short drive. The Fuengirola marina is 5.7 km distant, and the Fuengirola Supercharger for electric vehicles is 3.7 km away, with a nearer charging point at 600 metres.
| Beach Distance | 4.2 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 15 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 80 km |
| Carvajal | 4.3 km |
| Fuengirola | 5.5 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The regional climate records an average annual temperature of 16.9°C within a 14-26°C seasonal band, with 3,886 sunshine hours per year, a figure that sits above most of continental Europe and supports year-round use of terraces, pool and solarium. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, spans approximately four months; the private heated-capable pool (solar pre-installation) can extend this window independently of sea temperature. The property stands at 279 metres above sea level, with a 6.5 per cent gradient on the route to the coast, steep as stated in the data. The elevation produces the recorded mountain views and partial sea views, and typically brings slightly cooler evenings than beach-front positions in summer. The nearby viewpoints at 0.6-1.4 km indicate accessible hillside walking terrain immediately around the property.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
The nearest named beach is Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal at 4.2 km, with the Fuengirola beaches of Playa de Fuengirola, Playa de Santa Amalia and Playa de San Francisco all within 1.6-1.8 km of the property's coordinates. Playa de los Boliches, a longer family beach with chiringuitos, lies at 4.7 km. The data does not specify Blue Flag status for individual beaches in this listing, and buyers should verify current awards with the municipality. Golf is the dominant organised recreation nearby: Campo Los Lagos, Cerrado del Águila and Mijas Golf lie within a 2.6-3.3 km radius, with Campo Los Olivos and Lauro Golf at 5.3-6.8 km. Racquet sports are served by the Lew Hoad Tennis and Padel Club at 2.4 km. The municipal swimming pool at 1.9 km and the Polideportivo Juan Roa Sánchez at 1.8 km provide indoor and outdoor sports options. The Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 5.7 km offers mooring-related services and waterfront dining.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Mijas Costa occupies the coastal strip between Fuengirola and Marbella, functioning as the main commercial and residential zone of the wider Mijas municipality. Málaga city, at 24 km with 579,076 inhabitants, and Marbella, also 24 km with 147,958 inhabitants, frame the property's position at the midpoint of the western Costa del Sol. This placement gives access to two full urban economies, hospitals, cultural facilities, international schools, within a half-hour drive in either direction, while daily needs are met locally within the walkable radius documented around the property.
Mijas Costa is the main commercial and residential zone of, although not limited to, Fuengirola.
| 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: VL383614
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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