A renovated two-bedroom apartment in Riviera del Sol, situated between Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. The 66 m² home forms part of a gated residential complex with a communal swimming pool and padel tennis court. The apartment is south facing, sold fully furnished, and holds an active tourist rental licence. The asking price of €289,995 includes a private underground parking space and a separate storage room. Built in 2002 and recently modernised, the property combines an established residential setting with practical access to beaches, golf courses and the A-7 coast road.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Riviera del Sol lies in the Mijas Costa area, roughly between Marbella (16 km straight-line) and Fuengirola, with the nearest beach approximately 3.8 km away. The A-7 motorway is close by, giving access to Marbella in about 20 minutes by car and Málaga Airport in approximately 25 minutes. The terrain towards the coast is essentially flat.
The apartment offers two double bedrooms with fitted wardrobes, one bathroom with a walk-in shower, and an open-plan fitted kitchen. A south-facing terrace and an additional front terrace of roughly 30 m² provide outdoor space for dining or seating. Marble flooring, hot and cold air-conditioning and fibre optic Wi-Fi are in place, and a lift serves the building.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment was completed in 2002 and has since been renovated; the condition is described as excellent. As a key-ready resale property, it can be occupied directly after purchase, with no construction phase or indicative delivery dates to take into account.
The property has one shared bathroom rather than en-suite facilities, and a living area of 66 m², which is compact for a two-bedroom home. There is no private pool or private garden; outdoor amenities are communal. The nearest beach is around a 30-minute walk, which makes a car or local transport practical for regular beach visits.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home on the Costa del Sol, ready to use from day one, will find the furnished, key-ready condition and gated complex practical: there is nothing to install or coordinate before the first stay. The south-facing orientation and double terrace give usable outdoor space without the upkeep of a private garden. An investor looking at holiday rentals has a relevant factor here in the active tourist licence, which is not automatic in this region and can be a lengthy process to obtain individually. Combined with low community costs, underground parking and a location between two established tourist towns, the property can operate as a rental asset from the moment of purchase, subject to licence conditions and community rules. A small household, a couple, a single buyer or a family with one child, that values golf and padel nearby over direct beachfront living may also find the position workable: three golf courses lie within 1.6 km, and padel clubs are within walking to short driving distance. What the property does not suit is a buyer needing two bathrooms, large internal living space, or a home within a short walk of the sea. It is a compact, efficiently organised base in a residential setting, priced as a turnkey proposition rather than a project.
The apartment was completed in 2002 and has since been renovated, with the current condition described as excellent. The renovation is visible in the key living areas: the photographs show a modern bathroom with a walk-in shower, a contemporary vanity and a circular mirror, and a white fitted kitchen with stainless steel appliances. The open-plan arrangement between kitchen, dining and lounge areas reflects a more current layout than the original early-2000s configuration would typically offer. Materials are consistent throughout: marble flooring in all rooms, which is durable and easy to maintain, and fitted wardrobes in both bedrooms, which matters in a 66 m² home where storage efficiency counts. Climate control is handled by a hot and cold air-conditioning system, providing both heating in the mild Andalusian winter and cooling in summer, when average monthly temperatures reach around 26°C. Fibre optic Wi-Fi is already connected, which supports both remote working and the streaming needs of holiday tenants. Practical infrastructure beyond the apartment itself includes a lift in the building, relevant given the front terrace layout, plus the private underground parking space and separate storage room (trastero) included in the price. The community facilities consist of a swimming pool, a padel tennis court and communal gardens. Community running costs are reported as low, which is a concrete factor in the total cost of ownership. As with any resale property, buyers will typically verify the renovation scope, installation ages and community finances during the purchase process.
The asking price is fixed at €289,995 for this existing, key-ready home. That price includes the full furniture package, the private underground parking space and the separate storage room, so there is no separate negotiation over these components. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, this property sits in the middle of that range, with the distinguishing factors being the tourist licence, the complete furnishing and the immediate availability. As a resale property, transfer costs and taxes follow Spanish second-hand rules rather than new-build rates.
Daily life at this apartment revolves around the rhythm of an established urbanisation between Marbella and Fuengirola. The complex itself is gated, with a communal swimming pool, padel court and communal gardens, so the immediate surroundings are largely residential and quieter than the coastal strip. Inside, the layout is straightforward: a lounge and dining area with an open-plan kitchen, two double bedrooms sharing a modern bathroom, and two outdoor zones. The south-facing terrace catches the sun through the middle of the day, while the front terrace of about 30 m² on the entrance side offers space for a barbecue or outdoor dining, useful for evenings once the main terrace is in shade. A supermarket, bars and restaurants sit around a 15-minute walk away, which covers most day-to-day needs without a car. The beach requires more planning: roughly a 30-minute walk to Riviera del Sol beach, or in the other direction towards El Bombo in Torrenueva. In practice, most residents drive for beach days, using the included underground parking space. The A-7 is minutes away, which shortens trips to Fuengirola, Marbella and the airport considerably. The active tourist licence shapes the property's character: the area sees seasonal holiday traffic in summer, and the community is a mix of permanent residents and second-home owners. Outside the high season, the neighbourhood is noticeably calmer. With low community running costs, marble floors throughout and fibre optic Wi-Fi already installed, the home works either as a low-maintenance base for part-time living or as a rental-ready asset in a location with roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year.
The surrounding area combines residential calm with good practical coverage. Within 2 km there are five restaurants and two pharmacies, and the wider Riviera del Sol area provides supermarkets, bars and everyday services, with the nearest cluster around a 15-minute walk from the complex. Healthcare is covered by two health centres in the area, and the educational offer includes 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, which indicates a functioning year-round community rather than a purely seasonal resort. Transport is a strong point for this location. Four public transport lines serve the area with 50 stops, and the Fuengirola railway station is 3.7 km away as the crow flies, connecting towards the regional network. The A-7 runs alongside the urbanisation, giving about 20 minutes by car to Marbella centre and around 25 minutes to Málaga Airport. Gibraltar Airport is roughly 75 km straight-line away as a secondary option. Sports facilities are unusually 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, all straight-line distances. Golfers reach Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km, with Cerrado del Aguila Golf and Campo Los Olivos both at 1.6 km. The nearest beach, Playa del Castillo, lies 3.8 km away, with the route essentially flat at a 1.1% gradient.
The map shows the apartment's position within Riviera del Sol, between Fuengirola to the north-east and Marbella to the south-west. Note the cluster of golf courses immediately around the urbanisation and the beach line roughly 3.8 km to the south-east, with the A-7 connecting the whole coastal strip.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol, in the Mijas Costa belt between Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella lies 16 km away (about 20 minutes by car) and Málaga city 35 km straight-line, making both the historic centre and the provincial capital realistic destinations for a day or evening out. Algeciras, at 78 km, connects towards Cádiz province and Gibraltar. The area's position between two larger towns gives residents a choice of urban amenities, hospitals and shopping on both sides, while retaining the lower density and lower price level typical of Mijas Costa compared with central Marbella.
Distances below are straight-line (as the crow flies); actual road distances can be longer. The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all lie 3.8 km away, reachable on foot in roughly 30 minutes or in a few minutes by car. Two marinas are within easy driving range: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Puerto Cabopino at 9.1 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 21 km straight-line away, which translates to the quoted 25-minute drive via the A-7; Gibraltar (GIB) is around 75 km away. Marbella, at 16 km straight-line, is about 20 minutes by car, while Fuengirola station is 3.7 km distant and Carvajal station 7.2 km. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger sits 7.7 km away. Public transport consists of four lines and 50 stops in the area, making short trips to Fuengirola or La Cala feasible without a car, though most residents rely on a private vehicle. The included underground parking space removes the usual coastal parking pressure during the summer months.
| 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 Costa del Sol profile: an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, generally from late spring into early autumn. Outdoor living on the two terraces is therefore practical for most of the year, not only in summer. The urbanisation sits at 45 m above sea level with a gradient to the beach of just 1.1%, effectively flat terrain. This matters for daily life: walking and cycling to local amenities involve no significant climbs, in contrast to some of the hillside developments further inland in Mijas or Benalmádena. The immediate setting is described as an urbanisation close to the sea with country views from the terrace, meaning greenery rather than a dense frontline beach environment. The La Cala de Mijas viewpoint, 3.9 km away, offers a nearby option for coastal walks and views.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach access from Riviera del Sol centres on three nearby options: Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, each 3.8 km away as the crow flies. The local tourism infrastructure, 10 hotels with 2,131 beds in the area, reflects an established but not high-density resort environment, with the corresponding range of chiringuitos and beach services along this stretch of Mijas Costa. Golf is the standout recreational feature of this particular location. Campo Los Lagos lies 1.1 km away, with Cerrado del Águila Golf and Campo Los Olivos both at 1.6 km, giving three courses within a two-kilometre radius. Padel is equally well served: Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 1.5 km, Raquetas de Mijas at 2.0 km, plus a padel court inside the residential complex itself. For wider recreation, the two marinas, Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Cabopino at 9.1 km, cover sailing, dining and waterfront walks, while the Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas sports complex (2.4 km) provides municipal sports facilities. The five-month swimming season and the communal pool extend water-based recreation beyond the beach itself.
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: VL224130
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Placed against comparable projects in the region, this apartment occupies a distinct position. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950, but Torre del Mar lies on the eastern side of Málaga province, roughly an hour's drive from Marbella and with a different, more Spanish-domestic market profile. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts at €205,000, a lower entry point, though it is a new-build development where buyers factor in construction timelines, phase delivery and fit-out costs on top of the base price. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000, positioning itself in the higher-priced Estepona market further west along the coast. At a fixed €289,995, this resale apartment sits between those reference points. What distinguishes it is completeness rather than novelty: full furnishing, an underground parking space, a storage room, a recent renovation and, notably, an active tourist rental licence, which new-build properties in the region cannot automatically provide and which several municipalities have made harder to obtain in recent years. For a buyer focused on holiday letting, that licence carries practical value independent of the property itself. The location trade-off is also worth naming. Riviera del Sol is less expensive than central Marbella, 16 km away, while sharing the same coastal infrastructure, the A-7, the golf cluster of Mijas Costa and airport access of around 25 minutes. Against Fuengirola, it offers lower density and more greenery, at the cost of being a few kilometres from the railway line; the nearest station at Fuengirola is 3.7 km away straight-line. Within a regional market recording roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, the Mijas Costa belt between Fuengirola and Marbella remains one of its most consistently active segments, supported by year-round services including health centres and schools rather than seasonal tourism alone.
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