A key-ready one-bedroom apartment in Riviera del Sol, Mijas Costa, offered at a fixed asking price of €249,500. The property measures 56 m² of living space and forms part of a front-line beach complex with communal gardens leading to the boardwalk and beach. Built in 1986, the apartment has marble flooring, a lift, a fitted kitchen, a double bedroom with fitted wardrobes and a south-west facing terrace with sea views. Marbella lies 16 km away, Fuengirola's train station approximately 3.7 km as the crow flies, and Málaga airport around 21 km in a straight line.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Riviera del Sol sits on the Mijas Costa stretch between Fuengirola and Marbella. The apartment belongs to a front-line beach complex with direct access to the boardwalk. Marbella is 16 km away as the crow flies and Málaga 35 km, while Fuengirola station lies roughly 3.7 km straight-line, connecting to the regional rail network.
The layout serves a single occupant or couple: one double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, one bathroom, an independent kitchen and an open-plan lounge and dining area that opens onto a west and south-west facing terrace with afternoon and evening sun. Communal facilities include a pool area, tennis court and gated parking.
This is not a new-build development. The apartment was completed in 1986 and is available key-ready. The listing notes the property is in good condition but would benefit from some updating, and the kitchen could be converted to an open-plan layout. Delivery is immediate upon completion of purchase.
The property offers one bedroom and 56 m² of living space, which limits its suitability for larger households. There is no private pool or private garden; both are communal. Parking is communal and gated rather than a dedicated private space. Some interior modernisation should be anticipated.
Ref: VL972582
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This apartment fits a recognisable set of situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance coastal base, one bedroom, one bathroom, 56 m², for holidays or extended winter stays will find the layout and terrace oriented around exactly that use. The direct boardwalk access and communal pool suit anyone whose priority is proximity to the sea rather than interior space. It also suits a buyer planning a phased purchase: the property is habitable immediately, with modernisation, and optionally an open-plan kitchen conversion, carried out later at the owner's own pace and budget. Investors should note the area's turnover: roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year in the surrounding market, alongside a tourism base of ten hotels and about 2,131 beds, indicates steady rental demand in a destination that is active beyond a short summer window. The five-month swimming season (water at or above 20°C) extends the useful rental and residence period well into spring and autumn. The property is less suited to families needing multiple bedrooms or a private garden, and buyers wanting new-build specifications, modern insulation, contemporary fittings, warranty cover, should weigh the 1986 construction date accordingly. A car-free lifestyle is feasible given the bus network and nearby rail link, though a car adds convenience for shopping, golf and exploring the coast.
The apartment dates from 1986 and its specifications reflect that period, tempered by consistent maintenance. Floors are marble throughout, a durable, traditional material for the region, and the windows are fitted with blinds, a practical feature for managing afternoon sun on a west-facing aspect. The kitchen is fully fitted and independent, with the structural option noted in the listing to open it towards the living area. The bathroom is fully functional, and the double bedroom includes fitted wardrobes. The building has lift access, which matters for a front-line complex where ground-level access and boardwalk connections are central to its appeal. The terrace is private and directly accessible from the lounge. At community level, the listing describes well-maintained gardens running to the boardwalk, a pool area positioned above the coastline, a tennis court and gated communal parking. Two practical observations follow from the age and condition data. First, the listing itself states the property would benefit from updating, so buyers should view the current finish as a serviceable baseline rather than a final standard. Second, buildings of this era predate current energy-performance expectations, so thermal comfort in high summer will depend on the existing blinds, ventilation habits and any climate systems the new owner installs. These are matters of fact rather than defects; the key point for budgeting is that purchase price and refurbishment budget are best considered together.
The apartment is offered at a fixed asking price of €249,500. This is an existing, key-ready property rather than a new-build with a price list, so the price applies to this specific home, including its furniture, fittings and terrace. For context, comparable new-build projects in the wider region start from around €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2). Those figures relate to new construction; this asking price reflects a completed 1986 property in a front-line beach complex. Buyers should budget separately for the updating the listing itself anticipates.
Daily life here revolves around the coastal setting. The lounge opens directly onto a south-west and west facing terrace, which receives sun from the early afternoon into the evening, making it the natural centre of the home for much of the year. Views extend over the sea, the boardwalk and the beach. Inside, the floor plan is straightforward: a generous double bedroom with fitted wardrobes, a bathroom, an independent kitchen and an open-plan lounge and dining room. Marble flooring runs throughout, and a lift serves the building. The community itself is a considerable part of the living experience. Maintained gardens run down to the boardwalk, so a walk to the water's edge requires no road crossing, and the pool area sits raised above the coastline. There is a tennis court and gated communal parking. Riviera del Sol is an established residential-and-holiday area, so the rhythm shifts with the seasons: busier in summer, noticeably quieter outside the peak months. Within two kilometres there are five restaurants and two pharmacies, which covers basic daily needs, while a fuller range of shops and services is found in Fuengirola, roughly four kilometres along the coast. A car is convenient but not strictly essential: four bus lines and around fifty stops serve the wider area, and the Fuengirola rail terminus connects towards Málaga. The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all lie about 3.8 km away as the crow flies, with the walk along the flat boardwalk (average gradient of roughly 1.1%) forming part of everyday routine rather than an effort.
Riviera del Sol occupies the coastal plain between Fuengirola and Marbella, at roughly 45 metres above sea level with an average gradient to the beach of about 1.1%, effectively flat terrain, which makes walking and cycling practical for daily errands and leisure. The immediate surroundings combine residential urbanisations with a tourist layer: five restaurants and two pharmacies within two kilometres handle everyday basics, and the area's ten hotels and 2,131 beds signal a destination that stays lively in season without being exclusively a resort zone. Education and healthcare provision is solid for a coastal district: fifteen primary schools, ten secondary schools and two health centres serve the wider area, which matters for anyone considering longer or permanent stays rather than holidays alone. For recreation, the density of facilities within a short radius is notable. Three golf courses, Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km, Cerrado del Aguila at 1.6 km and Campo Los Olivos at 1.6 km, all straight-line, make this one of the golf-densest stretches of the Costa del Sol. Padel and racquet sports are covered by Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila (1.5 km) and Raquetas de Mijas (2.0 km), with the municipal sports centre at Las Lagunas 2.4 km away. Distances stated are as the crow flies; actual road distances run somewhat longer. The area is quieter outside July and August, and the seasonality is a genuine consideration for year-round residents seeking a steady local rhythm.
The map shows the apartment's position within the front-line beach complex at Riviera del Sol, between Fuengirola and Marbella. Markers indicate the three nearest beaches at roughly 3.8 km, the golf cluster within two kilometres, and rail access at Fuengirola station. All distances are straight-line; road routes run longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol: 16 km from Marbella and 35 km from Málaga as the crow flies, with Fuengirola as the nearest full-service town at roughly four kilometres. This places the property closer to Marbella's amenities than most Fuengirola-based alternatives, while retaining the smaller-scale character of the Mijas Costa urbanisations. Within the regional hierarchy it is a consolidated residential-and-holiday zone rather than a resort enclave or a hillside village, which shapes both the year-round atmosphere and the practicality of daily life.
Accessibility is one of the location's practical strengths. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport lies approximately 21 km away in a straight line, making transfers short by regional standards; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at roughly 75 km. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station, about 3.7 km as the crow flies, with Carvajal (7.2 km) and Torremuelle (10.0 km) as closer intermediate halts on the same line towards Málaga. Locally, four bus lines with around fifty stops serve Riviera del Sol and the adjacent urbanisations, so day-to-day mobility without a car is realistic, though a vehicle shortens trips to supermarkets, Marbella (16 km straight-line) and inland Mijas. The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, are all around 3.8 km away as the crow flies, reached on foot via the boardwalk or in a few minutes by car. Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.1 km), cater to boating and waterfront dining. For electric-vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger sits 7.7 km away. All distances are direct; driving distances and times are longer.
| Beach Distance | 3.8 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 21 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 75 km |
| Fuengirola | 3.7 km |
| Carvajal | 7.2 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
The climate data points to a typical mild Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in high summer. The swimming season, defined by sea water at or above 20°C, lasts about five months, which comfortably spans June to October and often edges beyond. At 45 metres above sea level on terrain that slopes gently (about 1.1%) toward the shoreline, the setting is flat and walkable rather than hilly, in contrast to some of the hillside urbanisations further along the coast. For a west and south-west facing terrace, this climate pattern translates into warm, light afternoons for most of the year, with the evening sun falling over the sea, the aspect is best enjoyed from late afternoon onwards, while mornings are naturally softer in light. The nearby La Cala de Mijas viewpoint, 3.9 km away, offers an accessible outlook over the coastline for those who want a change of perspective from the terrace.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access anchors the property's appeal. Three beaches lie within a similar radius, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, each about 3.8 km away as the crow flies, reached via the boardwalk that the community's gardens adjoin directly. This stretch of Mijas Costa carries Blue Flag recognition in the area, and the combination of boardwalk and flat terrain makes the walk part of daily routine rather than an outing. Golf is the second pillar of local recreation: Campo Los Lagos (1.1 km), Cerrado del Aguila Golf (1.6 km) and Campo Los Olivos (1.6 km) form a tight cluster of courses within two kilometres' radius. Racquet sports extend beyond golf, with two dedicated padel and tennis clubs inside two kilometres and a municipal sports city at Las Lagunas 2.4 km away. On the water, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.1 km) provide marina facilities, waterfront restaurants and charter options. Within the community itself, the pool area above the coastline and the tennis court add everyday recreation without leaving the complex.
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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Measured against current new-build offerings on the Costa del Sol, this apartment occupies the value end of the coastal market. Lantana Residencial in Mijas lists from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. The €249,500 fixed asking price here sits mid-range between those figures, but the comparison is not like-for-like: the comparables are new construction with developer price lists, while this is a completed 1986 property sold as seen, fully furnished. What the buyer gains for accepting a 1986 build date is front-line beach positioning within a mature complex, communal gardens running directly to the boardwalk and a pool area above the coastline, which new-build projects in this price band rarely offer, since contemporary seafront developments in the region typically price well above €300,000. The trade-off is interior specification: an older kitchen, older bathroom fittings and no new-build warranty, with the listing itself noting the property would benefit from updating. Location-wise, Riviera del Sol competes with central Fuengirola for convenience, Fuengirola offers the train terminus, larger commercial offer and a denser year-round rhythm, while offering a quieter, lower-density residential character and closer proximity to Marbella (16 km straight-line versus roughly 20 km from central Fuengirola). The surrounding market records about 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating reasonable liquidity for resale. Within that market, front-line beach units with direct boardwalk access form a limited segment, and this apartment's positioning within it, modest size and dated finish against an exceptional setting, is the central consideration for any purchase decision.
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