This middle-floor apartment is situated in an established urbanisation on the Mijas coast, in the western Costa del Sol, completed in 2007. The property offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 87 m² of built area, with a 13 m² private terrace oriented to the south-east providing sea and mountain views. The complex is gated and includes a communal pool, gym, lift, underground private garage and storage room. Everyday amenities are within walking distance, a supermarket at roughly 300 metres and a pharmacy nearby, while the beaches of Torreblanca-Carvajal lie about 4.5 km away. Málaga Airport is approximately 14 km by road.
Within Mijas, this €349,000 listing sits above three current new-build comparables: Laguna One (from €250,800), Hipódromo Mijas (from €294,000) and Balance Nova (from €320,000). The premium of roughly €30,000 to €100,000 over those entry prices buys certainty rather than novelty, the 2007 complex is complete, with no phased construction, no developer risk and immediate availability. It also includes items that new-build entry units frequently price separately: a private underground garage space, a storage room, gym access and a communal pool within a gated perimeter. Against the wider region, the location is practical rather than glamorous. Fuengirola's seafront is about 5 km away, meaning beach access involves a short drive or a moderately sloped walk, whereas front-line Fuengirola or La Cala properties trade at higher per-square-metre figures for immediate sand access. Conversely, positions in Mijas Pueblo itself, roughly 430 metres up the mountainside, offer village character but greater dependence on a car. This apartment's intermediate elevation of 213 metres, near-forest setting and walking-distance supermarket and pharmacy place it in the middle ground between coastal convenience and hillside tranquillity. Málaga and Marbella are each 24 km away in opposite directions, and the municipality's 95,000-plus population and 3,800 annual transactions point to a liquid resale market should buyers later wish to sell.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment lies in the Mijas municipality, in an urbanised setting close to forested hillside, roughly 213 metres above sea level and about 4.5 km from the nearest beach. Fuengirola and its train station are under 5 km away, and the coastal A-7 and AP-7 corridors connect the area to Málaga (24 km) and Marbella (24 km). Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport sits 14 km away by road.
The property functions as a two-bedroom, two-bathroom residence with ensuite master bathroom, fitted wardrobes and marble flooring throughout. Air conditioning, fibre optic connectivity and a private terrace of 13 m² support year-round occupation. A gym, communal pool and garden are on-site, and a private underground garage space plus storage room are included.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment forms part of a complex completed in 2007 and is described as being in good condition, with a partially fitted kitchen and delivered unfurnished. No construction risk or delivery waiting time applies; the property is ready for occupancy subject to the standard purchase process.
The property does not offer a private pool, private garden or private parking in the open, parking is a garage space within the underground facility. The kitchen is only partially fitted and the apartment is sold unfurnished. There is no indication of underfloor heating, a jacuzzi, a solarium or seafront positioning; the beach lies over 4 km away. Energy certification details are not stated.
This residence fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-up-and-leave second home benefits from the gated complex, private garage and storage room, and from an airport transfer of roughly 20 minutes. Buyers intending year-round living will find the walking-distance supermarket and pharmacy, fibre optic connection, air conditioning and two full bathrooms, including an ensuite, practical for permanent residence. Those who prefer green surroundings over front-line beach noise may value the forest-adjacent urbanisation setting with golf courses within a 6 km radius. The property also suits households that do not want a construction phase: the 2007 build is complete and in good condition, removing delivery risk entirely. It is less suited to buyers requiring a private pool, a fully fitted designer kitchen, furnished handover, or a seafront address within walking distance of the sand, the nearest beach is over 4 km away with a moderate downhill slope on the return. Households relying solely on public transport can function here, since buses and the nearby Cercanías stations connect to Fuengirola and Málaga, though a car broadens access to the wider municipality considerably.
The interior specification follows the standards of mid-2000s Costa del Sol residential construction. Flooring throughout is marble, a common and durable choice of that period, and bedrooms include fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom has an ensuite bathroom; photographic records show a modern bathroom with tub and a second bathroom with shower, toilet and sink. The kitchen is partially fitted and includes a dishwasher and oven, though buyers should expect to complete or upgrade the kitchen to their own preference, and the apartment is delivered without furniture. Climate control is provided by air conditioning. Services connected include electricity, drinkable water, telephone and gas. The building has a lift, which removes stair access as a concern for a middle-floor unit. Digital connectivity is covered by fibre optic, relevant for remote work and streaming. Security provisions are entry phone plus gated complex access. Outside, the 13 m² private terrace faces south-east, capturing morning and midday sun, with planted greenery visible in the listing images. Communal areas comprise a pool, garden and gym. Parking and storage are below ground and private to the unit. No energy performance certificate details are stated in the data, so buyers should request the existing certificate as part of due diligence on a property of this age.
The apartment is listed at €349,000 for 87 m² built, which equates to roughly €4,000 per square metre. Within Mijas, comparable current offerings start lower: Laguna One from €250,800, Hipódromo Mijas from €294,000 and Balance Nova from €320,000. Those projects are newer constructions, whereas this property's pricing reflects a completed 2007 residence with garage, storage room, gym access and sea and mountain views already in place. Buyers comparing options should weigh the age and specification of each scheme against the stated entry prices.
Daily life here is shaped by the combination of an inland urbanisation setting with practical proximity to the coast. Mornings on the south-east facing terrace receive sun from early in the day, with views across both the Mediterranean and the mountain slopes behind Mijas Pueblo. A supermarket sits roughly 300 metres from the door and a pharmacy even closer, so routine shopping is a walking matter rather than a drive. Within a two-kilometre radius, the surrounding data records around 29 restaurants, several cafés and four banks, giving the neighbourhood a settled, year-round residential character rather than a purely seasonal one. The rhythm of the area is quieter than the seafront strips of Fuengirola or Los Boliches, which are nevertheless reachable in ten minutes by car or via the Carvajal and Fuengirola train stations roughly 5 km away. For exercise, the complex has its own gym and communal pool, and the wider municipality records 266 sports facilities, including the Lew Hoad tennis and padel club 2 km away. Golfers reach Mijas Golf at 5.7 km and the Los Lagos and Los Olivos courses at about 6 km. A car is convenient but not strictly necessary for everything: seven public transport lines and 69 stops serve the municipality, and the Cercanías rail line from Fuengirola runs to Málaga and the airport. The slope from the urbanisation towards the coast averages a moderate 4.9%, which is worth noting for anyone planning walks to the sea on foot.
The urbanisation sits at about 213 metres elevation on the lower slopes above the coast, close to forest, which moderates summer heat compared with the seafront. Everyday infrastructure is dense: supermarket 294 m, pharmacy 283 m, and within 2 km there are roughly 29 restaurants, 3 cafés and 4 banks. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the municipality, with a hospital recorded at 6.6 km. Education provision includes 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, indicating a resident family population rather than a holiday-only zone. Train access to Fuengirola, Carvajal (4.9 km) and Torremuelle stations links directly to Málaga and the airport line. For recreation, viewpoints such as Mirador Juan Antonio Gómez Alarcón lie within 1.6, 2.1 km, and karting, tennis and padel facilities are within 3 km. The area records 34 local festive days per year, reflecting an active municipal calendar. Traffic is generally lighter than on the coastal strip, though the return walk or drive from the beach involves the moderate incline noted in the terrain data.
The map shows the apartment's position on the lower slopes between Mijas Pueblo and the Fuengirola coast. Note the cluster of amenities within 300 metres, the train line along the coast, the golf courses to the north-east, and the Blue Flag beaches concentrated around La Cala to the south-west.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
The property occupies a middle position in the Costa del Sol Occidental: 24 km west of Málaga city, 24 km east of Marbella, and roughly 5 km inland from Fuengirola. This places it within commuting range of both major employment centres while remaining outside the densest tourist zones. Mijas municipality recorded a population of 95,104 in 2025 and around 3,800 property transactions, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Algeciras and Gibraltar lie 79, 89 km to the south-west.
Distances run as follows (straight-line unless stated): the nearest beach, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, is 4.3, 4.6 km away; Playa de Torreblanca 4.7 km; Playa de los Boliches 5.2 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies 14 km by road (approximately 17 km straight-line), roughly a 20-minute drive. Fuengirola centre and its marina, Puerto Deportivo, are about 5 km. Málaga city (population around 579,000) and Marbella (around 148,000) are each about 24 km in opposite directions. Golf: Mijas Golf 5.7 km, Campo Los Lagos 6.0 km (3.8 km straight-line), Campo Los Olivos 6.0 km, Santana Golf 6.3 km. An EV charging point and the Fuengirola Supercharger are within 4.6 km. Gibraltar Airport is 79 km away for secondary flights.
| Beach Distance | 4.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 17 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 79 km |
| Fuengirola | 4.8 km |
| Carvajal | 4.9 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The location records approximately 3,886 sunshine hours per year and an average annual temperature of 17.8 °C, with monthly averages ranging from about 14 °C in winter to 26 °C in high summer. The swim season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20 °C, extends to roughly four months. Elevation of 213 metres, combined with the forest-adjacent setting, gives slightly cooler evenings than the immediate coastline. The site sits on a slope averaging 4.9% toward the sea, moderate, noticeable on foot but not unusual for this stretch of the Sierra de Mijas foothills. The mountainside backdrop means mountain views from the property, alongside sea views toward the south-east.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020, 2025 average)
Mijas municipality holds five Blue Flag beaches: Calahonda (Riviera), Calahonda I (Royal Beach-La Luna), El Bombo, El Chaparral and La Cala, all on the La Cala stretch of coast, a short drive west. Closer to the apartment, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal and Playa de los Boliches sit 4.3, 5.2 km away on the Fuengirola side. Golf is a defining recreational feature: Mijas Golf plus the Los Lagos and Los Olivos courses fall within about 6 km, with Santana Golf at 6.3 km. The Lew Hoad Tennis and Padel Club is 2 km away and Karting Mijas 2.7 km. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola, 5.2 km away, provides marina facilities, waterfront dining and seasonal boat trips.
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Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
The property occupies a middle position in the Costa del Sol Occidental: 24 km west of Málaga city, 24 km east of Marbella, and roughly 5 km inland from Fuengirola. This places it within commuting range of both major employment centres while remaining outside the densest tourist zones. Mijas municipality recorded a population of 95,104 in 2025 and around 3,800 property transactions, indicating an active but not overheated local market. Algeciras and Gibraltar lie 79, 89 km to the south-west.
Mijas is a municipality in the Province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Located on the southeastern coast of Spain, Mijas belongs to the region of Costa del Sol Occidental. Its center is a typical Andalusian white-washed village, Mijas Pueblo, located on a mountainside about 430 metres or 1,476 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region.
| 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: VL762631
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
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