This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment sits in a green residential pocket of Riviera del Sol, between Marbella and Fuengirola on the Málaga coast. The home offers 85 m² of living space plus a 13 m² covered terrace with a south-facing orientation and sea views. Built in 2004 and offered in move-in condition, it comes fully furnished with a fitted kitchen, air conditioning, a private underground parking space and a storage room. The asking price is fixed at €350,000. Communal facilities include a garden and a large swimming pool, and the property holds a touristic licence for holiday letting.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Riviera del Sol occupies the coastal stretch of Mijas Costa, roughly between Fuengirola and Marbella. The apartment stands in a quiet green belt of gated communities, about 3.8 km from the nearest beaches as the crow flies and within 2 km of five restaurants and two pharmacies. Golf courses at Los Lagos and Cerrado del Águila lie 1.1–1.6 km away.
The layout suits two occupants or a small family: two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a fitted kitchen and a covered terrace for outdoor living. Air conditioning, fitted wardrobes, a lift in the building and included underground parking cover daily practicalities. The communal pool and garden extend the usable space beyond the 85 m² interior, and the south-facing aspect maximises daylight.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2004 and is key-ready, described by the seller as being in excellent condition and delivered fully furnished. There is no construction phase or waiting period: a buyer can take occupancy directly after completion of the purchase process. Renovation, where desired, would be at the buyer's own initiative.
The property offers 85 m² of living space, which is compact for buyers seeking a large family home. It is an apartment within a community, so no private garden or private pool is included; outdoor swimming is via the communal pool. The nearest beach is 3.8 km away in a straight line, meaning the sea is not within walking distance. No plot, garage beyond the single parking space, or additional outbuildings are included.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a lock-up-and-leave holiday home on the Costa del Sol gets a furnished, south-facing unit with sea views and no renovation work required, positioned between two well-served towns. A buyer planning partial or full relocation benefits from the practical set-up: two bathrooms, lift access, included parking and storage, and healthcare and schooling within the wider Mijas, Fuengirola area, which counts fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools. An investor looking at holiday letting can rely on the existing touristic licence, the established rental demand along this stretch of coast and the ten hotels with over 2,100 beds in the zone as an indicator of visitor volume. The property suits buyers who prioritise outdoor communal amenities and golf proximity over beachfront position: three golf courses lie within 1.6 km, while the beach requires a short drive. It is less suitable for buyers wanting a large plot, a private pool or direct sea access on foot, or those dependent solely on public transport for daily commuting. The 2004 construction date means the building predates current energy standards; buyers focused on new-build specifications should weigh this in their comparison. Overall, the property matches the profile of a buyer who values condition, included extras and letting flexibility over maximum interior space.
The apartment dates from 2004 and is presented in excellent, move-in condition according to the seller. The interior photographs show a tiled kitchen with fitted appliances, bedrooms with built-in wardrobes and nightstands, and a living room with balcony access and a ceiling fan, consistent with the fully furnished and fully fitted descriptions. Air conditioning provides climate control in the warm months, complemented by the covered terrace, which functions as a shaded outdoor room in summer. The 13 m² covered terrace extends the 85 m² interior, bringing total built area to 133 m² including the parking and storage elements. Technical inclusions worth noting are the lift serving the building, the private underground parking space and the separate storage room, both conveyed with the title. As a 2004 build, the construction follows the standards of that period rather than current regulations; there is no data available on recent upgrades to insulation, glazing or hot-water systems, so buyers are advised to verify the technical condition during a viewing or survey. The communal infrastructure, the garden and the large swimming pool, is maintained through the community of owners, and monthly community fees apply, though the exact amount is not stated in the available material and should be requested. No defects or pending works are reported. The overall picture is of a well-kept, furnished resale unit rather than a newly finished product, with the associated advantages of immediate usability and included extras, and the associated considerations of a twenty-year-old building stock.
The asking price is fixed at €350,000, and this is a resale property rather than a new-build development, so there is no price list or unit variation. The price includes the private underground parking space, the storage room and the full furniture package, which affects the effective cost of entry compared with an unfurnished equivalent. Buyers comparing against new-build projects nearby should note that those prices typically start from €205,000 to €321,000 but exclude furniture, parking or transfer costs, and carry delivery dates rather than immediate availability. Transaction costs for a resale in Andalusia (transfer tax, notary and registry fees) come on top of the asking price. Availability is immediate, subject to the seller's position at the time of offer.
Daily life here revolves around a low-rise residential zone set back from the coast road, framed by golf courses and green belts. Mornings can start on the covered south-facing terrace, which captures daylight for most of the day and looks out over the sea and surrounding urban landscape. The interior layout of 85 m² is functional: a living room with access to the terrace, a fitted kitchen with appliances, two bedrooms with fitted wardrobes and two bathrooms, one of which is described as a half bathroom in the seller's material. The building has a lift, which simplifies moving in and everyday use. The communal garden and large pool form the social heart of the complex, used by residents year-round given the regional climate. Because the apartment includes an underground parking space and a storage room, the practical friction of coastal living, finding a spot in high season and storing beach gear or luggage, is largely resolved. The immediate area is quiet by character: gated communities with mature planting, with daily needs covered by two pharmacies and several restaurants within 2 km. For larger shopping trips, Fuengirola lies about 3.7 km away in a straight line and hosts the nearest train station on the C-1 line towards Málaga. A car is the most practical mode of transport here; four bus lines and fifty stops provide a basic public network, but services are geared to coastal commuting rather than intensive use. The touristic licence adds a second dimension to the property: it can function as a permanent residence, a holiday base or a short-term rental asset, with the licence already in place rather than pending.
The setting combines residential calm with reasonable access to services. Within a 2 km radius, five restaurants and two pharmacies cover day-to-day needs, while two health centres serve the wider district. Sports facilities are notably close: Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 1.5 km, Raquetas de Mijas at 2.0 km and Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas at 2.4 km. Three golf courses, Los Lagos at 1.1 km, Cerrado del Águila and Los Olivos at 1.6 km, make this a workable base for regular golfers. The nearest beaches, including Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, lie 3.8 km away as the crow flies, so a car or the local bus is needed for a beach day. Fuengirola, 3.7 km in a straight line, provides the nearest railway station, a marina at 4.3 km and fuller urban amenities. Marbella sits 16 km away with a population of nearly 148,000. The terrain towards the coast is flat, with an average gradient of 1.1 percent, so walking and cycling in the immediate area involve little effort. Tourism infrastructure, ten hotels and 2,131 beds, indicates a seasonal rhythm: busier in summer, quieter outside the peak months.
The map shows the apartment in the green residential belt of Riviera del Sol, flanked by golf courses, with the beaches of Mijas Costa 3.8 km south and Fuengirola's station and marina a short hop northeast. Marbella lies 16 km west along the coast.
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 city, with Fuengirola effectively next door. This places the apartment in one of the coast's most connected residential zones: close enough to both a major resort town and a provincial capital for work, culture and healthcare, yet set in a quieter, greener belt of gated communities and golf courses. The local market records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active and liquid resale market compared with smaller villages inland.
Accessibility is a strong point of this location. Málaga, Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 21 km away in a straight line, and the seller indicates a drive of around 30 minutes, which is convenient for regular international travel. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 75 km away for alternative routes. By rail, Fuengirola station at 3.7 km connects to the C-1 commuter line towards Málaga city and the airport, with Carvajal station 7.2 km away as an alternative. Local public transport consists of four lines with fifty stops, sufficient for coastal hops but not a substitute for a car. By road, the A-7 and AP-7 corridor links Riviera del Sol to Fuengirola in minutes and to Marbella 16 km away. The elevation of 45 m and the flat approach to the sea mean no steep climbs on everyday routes. Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.1 km) offer marina facilities for boating interests.
| 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 shows an average annual temperature of 18.6 °C, with monthly averages ranging from 14 °C in the coolest months to 26 °C in summer, a moderate Mediterranean profile without extreme heat or cold. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20 °C or more, lasts about five months, roughly June through October, which shapes the annual rhythm of outdoor life. The apartment sits at 45 m above sea level on essentially flat terrain, so no hillside climbs are involved in reaching amenities or the coast. This modest elevation still provides the sea views reported from the terrace, looking out over the built-up coastal plain. The south-facing orientation increases passive solar gain in winter and exposure in summer, partly offset by the covered terrace, air conditioning and the ceiling fan visible in the living room. Surrounding greenery, golf courses and mature communal gardens, tempers the immediate microclimate compared with denser urban zones. The region records 32 local public holidays per year, reflecting an active calendar of ferias and traditions in the Andalusian manner.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastal stretch near Riviera del Sol offers several sandy options within a short drive. Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral all lie 3.8 km away in a straight line, with the seller noting the Max Beach area about 2.5 km from the complex. These beaches sit along the Mijas Costa shoreline between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas, the latter with its viewpoint at 3.9 km. Golf is the strongest recreational card: Campo Los Lagos (1.1 km), Cerrado del Águila Golf (1.6 km) and Campo Los Olivos (1.6 km) put three courses within a few minutes of the door, an unusual density even for this coast. Padel and racket sports are covered by two clubs within 2 km, and the Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas at 2.4 km offers municipal sports facilities. For days on the water, two marinas, Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Cabopino at 9.1 km, provide berths, chandleries and waterfront dining. An electric-vehicle Supercharger in Fuengirola, 7.7 km away, supports longer journeys along the coast.
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: VL160254
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Against current new-build offerings on the Costa del Sol, this resale apartment occupies a distinct position. Comparable projects such as Lantana Residencial in Mijas (from €205,000) and Aquamar in Torre del Mar (from €269,950) offer lower entry prices, while Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000, all below this property's fixed €350,000 asking price. The comparison needs context, however. New-build 'from' prices typically exclude parking, storage and furniture, all of which are included here, and carry delivery dates one to three years out rather than immediate availability. At €350,000 for 85 m² plus terrace, parking and storage, the price per usable square metre sits near €2,600–3,100 depending on how the built area is counted, which is within the normal band for Mijas Costa resales with sea views. Locationally, Riviera del Sol competes directly with La Cala de Mijas and Calahonda: similar golf density, similar beach distances, but generally lower prices than Marbella 16 km east and comparable values to Fuengirola 3.7 km west. The touristic licence is a differentiator against new-build projects, where licences for tourist use have become harder to obtain under recent Andalusian regulations; an existing licence conveys a letting route that many newer competitors lack. On the other side of the ledger, a 2004 building will not match the energy performance, glazing standards or communal infrastructure of 2024–2026 developments, and buyers comparing the two should factor potential modernisation costs. The local market depth, about 3,800 transactions per year in the district, supports resale liquidity in both directions. In short, the property trades new-build specification for immediacy, included extras and letting flexibility at a mid-range coastal price point.
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