A fully renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment of 70 m² in Riviera del Sol, between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The property was completed in 1987 and has since undergone a comprehensive renovation, including new water and electrical installations, new windows, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and air conditioning throughout. A covered terrace with a glass railing faces south and west, offering sea and mountain views. The asking price is fixed at €449,000. The residential complex includes three communal pools, a children's pool and a tennis court.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Riviera del Sol is an established residential urbanisation in the municipality of Mijas, roughly midway between Fuengirola and Marbella. The nearest beaches, including Playa del Castillo, lie about 3.8 km away as the crow flies, and the area sits within a short drive of several golf courses, including Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km. Marbella is 16 km away in a straight line; Málaga 35 km.
The apartment measures 70 m² with two bedrooms and two fully renovated bathrooms, oriented south and west with a covered terrace and glass railing. It suits a couple or small household seeking a turn-key home with sea views. Underfloor heating in the bathrooms, air conditioning and ventilation in every room are installed. A communal pool area and tennis court are part of the complex.
This is not a new-build project but an existing apartment from 1987, fully renovated and key-ready. Major works have already been carried out: replacement of all water and sewage piping, a new electrical panel, new windows, sliding doors and entrance door, new flooring and new air conditioning. No construction phase or delivery wait applies; the home can be occupied directly after purchase.
The property offers 70 m² of living space, which limits layout options to two bedrooms. It is an apartment within a shared complex, so outdoor space is limited to the terrace and communal areas. No private pool, private garden or private parking is included in the listed data. The building dates from 1987, meaning structural characteristics correspond to that construction period, although installations have been renewed.
This property fits several recognisable situations. The first is a couple or single buyer seeking a move-in-ready home on the Costa del Sol without undertaking renovation work themselves. Because the plumbing, electrics, windows and climate systems have all been renewed, the typical scenario of buying an older apartment and spending a year on upgrades is avoided. A second situation is the buyer prioritising outdoor living: the south-west facing terrace with glass railing, sea views and mountain views forms the centrepiece of the home, and the three communal pools with a children's pool suit households with visiting grandchildren. A third situation is the buyer who wants a location with golf within immediate reach, three courses lie within 1.6 km as the crow flies, combined with practical access to Fuengirola and Marbella. The flat terrain and the local bus network also make the property workable for buyers who prefer not to rely on a car for every trip. Less suitable situations would include households needing three or more bedrooms, given the 70 m² footprint, and buyers specifically seeking a private garden or private pool, since the outdoor space here is the terrace and shared facilities.
The renovation documentation lists a specific scope of works rather than general claims. All water and sewage piping has been replaced, and a new electrical panel with modern circuit breakers has been installed, two items that address the most common technical risks in 1980s Spanish apartment buildings. The windows, sliding doors and entrance door are new, which affects both insulation and acoustics. Flooring throughout is new, with underfloor heating in the bathrooms. Air conditioning provides both hot and cold operation, so the system covers heating in mild winters and cooling in summer, when average monthly temperatures range from 14°C to 26°C and the swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months. Ventilation is present in every room, with automatic extraction in the bathrooms. Both bathrooms have been fully renovated, and the property includes fitted wardrobes. The terrace is covered and finished with a glass railing, an approach that preserves the panoramic sightline towards the sea while meeting modern safety standards. What is not documented in the available data is the energy performance of the building envelope, the insulation values of the exterior walls, or the exact brands of installed equipment. Buyers who wish to verify these points can request the technical file and installation certificates during the purchase process. Overall, the finishing level corresponds to a recently completed, full-scope renovation rather than a cosmetic refresh.
The asking price is a fixed €449,000 for the apartment as a whole; this is an existing, completed home rather than a new-build project with a price list. Given the condition, a full renovation with renewed plumbing, electrics, windows, flooring, underfloor heating and air conditioning, the price reflects a turn-key property in which the major capital expenditure typical of 1980s apartments has already been carried out. For context, new-build projects elsewhere on the coast currently start from around €205,000 in Mijas (Lantana Residencial), €269,950 in Torre del Mar (Aquamar) and €321,000 in Estepona (Etherna Homes 2), though those figures concern different locations, sizes and delivery dates.
Riviera del Sol functions as a year-round residential area rather than a purely seasonal resort zone. The apartment sits within walking distance of everyday facilities: five restaurants and two pharmacies are registered within 2 km, and the wider urbanisation includes shops and services along the A-7 corridor. Two health centres serve the area, and the education offer comprises 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, indicating a settled family population rather than a holiday-only community. Daily life here is oriented around the terrace and the communal grounds. With a south-westerly orientation, the terrace receives sun from midday into the evening, which shapes how the home is used: outdoor meals, late afternoons with sea views towards the Mediterranean and views inland to the Mijas hillside. The elevation of 45 metres above sea level and a gradient of 1.1% towards the beach mean the surrounding terrain is essentially flat, making walking and cycling practical for most daily errands. The area is served by four public transport lines with 50 stops, and Fuengirola railway station is 3.7 km away in a straight line, connecting towards Málaga. A car remains useful for beaches, golf and larger shopping trips, but is not strictly required for basic needs. Tourism is present, ten hotels with roughly 2,131 beds operate locally, but on a modest scale compared with Marbella or Fuengirola, so the area does not empty out completely in the low season.
The immediate surroundings combine residential calm with practical accessibility. Within 2 km, the registered amenities include five restaurants and two pharmacies, sufficient for daily needs without driving. The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all lie 3.8 km away in a straight line, so in practice a short drive or a longer walk downhill and back applies. La Cala de Mijas, at 3.9 km, offers a beach promenade with additional restaurants and shops, and its viewpoint is listed as a local point of interest. Sport is well provided for: two padel clubs (Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 1.5 km and Raquetas de Mijas at 2.0 km) and the Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas sports complex at 2.4 km cover racquet sports and general training. Public transport consists of four lines with 50 stops in the area, and Fuengirola station, 3.7 km as the crow flies, provides the coastal railway towards Málaga. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger stands 7.7 km away. Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Puerto Cabopino at 9.1 km, cover sailing and moored-boat sightseeing. Housing activity in the area runs at roughly 3,800 transactions per year, indicating an active but not overheated resale market.
The map shows the apartment's position in Riviera del Sol, between Fuengirola and La Cala de Mijas. Visible in the surroundings are the golf courses at 1.1–1.6 km, the beaches at 3.8 km straight-line, and the road and rail connections towards Marbella and Málaga. All distances shown are direct, as the crow flies; actual road distances may be longer.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies the central stretch of the Mijas Costa, positioned between Fuengirola (with its station and marina) and Marbella. It sits closer to the Marbella side of the municipal coastline and about 35 km in a straight line from Málaga, the regional capital. Within the Costa del Sol as a whole, the area functions as a mid-market residential zone: less densely built than Fuengirola, less exclusive than Marbella's golden mile, and more year-round occupied than some of the resort developments further east. The proximity to three golf courses and two marinas places it within the leisure geography for which the region is known.
Accessibility is one of the stronger practical points of this location. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport lies approximately 21 km away in a straight line, making flight connections reachable within a normal car journey; Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at about 75 km. By rail, Fuengirola station (3.7 km straight-line) connects to the Cercanías line towards Málaga, with further stations at Carvajal (7.2 km) and Torremuelle (10.0 km). Larger towns frame the area: Marbella with roughly 148,000 inhabitants is 16 km away in a straight line, and Málaga city with about 579,000 inhabitants is 35 km. The nearest beaches sit 3.8 km away as the crow flies, and the route to them is essentially flat, with a gradient of 1.1%. A car is convenient for beach days, golf and shopping, while local bus lines cover everyday movement within the urbanisation and towards Fuengirola.
| 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 Mediterranean coastal profile: an average annual temperature of 18.6°C, monthly averages between 14°C and 26°C, and a swimming season of approximately five months during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or more. At 45 metres above sea level, the apartment sits slightly elevated above the shoreline, which contributes to the panoramic views over the sea towards the south and west and towards the hills behind, including the direction of Mijas Pueblo on its hillside. The gradient towards the beach is 1.1%, effectively flat, so the terrain imposes no practical walking or cycling difficulty. The orientation, south and west facing, means the terrace catches the afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor use from lunch through to sunset, while the glass railing keeps the sightline towards the Mediterranean open. Rainfall is not specified in the data, but the temperature range indicates mild winters in which the hot-air function of the air conditioning, supplemented by underfloor heating in the bathrooms, is generally sufficient.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie at an equal straight-line distance of 3.8 km: Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral. This stretch of coast between Fuengirola and La Cala is known for its dune areas and family-oriented sand. Golf is unusually close: Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 1.6 km and Campo Los Olivos at 1.6 km, all within a two-minute to five-minute drive. For racquet sports, two padel clubs sit within 2 km, and a municipal sports complex at 2.4 km broadens the options. On the water side, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.1 km) offer marinas with moorings, chandleries and waterfront dining. Within the complex itself, the communal area provides three swimming pools, a children's pool, relaxation zones and a tennis court, which means swimming and basic sport do not require leaving the grounds. The combination of beach, golf and padel within a compact radius is a defining characteristic of this specific location.
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: VL247150
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the Costa del Sol resale market, Riviera del Sol occupies a middle position between the density of Fuengirola and the pricing of Marbella. A fully renovated 70 m² apartment at €449,000 works out at roughly €6,400 per square metre, a level that reflects three factors: the completed renovation, the south-westerly orientation with sea views, and the location within the central Mijas Costa. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, the pricing landscape differs noticeably by area. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from about €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but these are starting prices for unbuilt or recently delivered units, typically smaller units or less central positions within their developments, and in Torre del Mar's case a location roughly an hour further from Marbella. What a buyer obtains here that new-build projects at similar budgets often do not provide is immediacy: no construction phase, no delivery risk and no waiting for communal facilities to be completed. The renovation scope, replaced piping, new electrical panel, new windows and doors, new flooring, underfloor bathroom heating, air conditioning and room-by-room ventilation, addresses precisely the technical package that an unrenovated 1980s apartment would require at significant additional cost and disruption. The counterweight is the age of the building envelope itself and the absence of private outdoor ground or private parking in the listed data. Buyers comparing this property with new-build options should therefore weigh turn-key condition and established surroundings against factors such as energy performance documentation, warranty coverage on a new development, and included parking. The local market context, roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year in the area and a year-round population supported by 15 primary schools and two health centres, points to a functioning residential market rather than a purely speculative one.
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