This two-bedroom, two-bathroom ground floor apartment is located in Riviera del Sol, a residential urbanisation between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. The property offers 87 m² of built space with a 35 m² covered terrace, a south-west orientation and panoramic views, and was completed in 2003. It is part of a gated complex with a communal pool and garden, underground parking and a lift. The apartment comes fully furnished with a fully fitted kitchen, air conditioning, marble flooring, double glazing and fibre optic connection. The asking price is fixed at €390,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Riviera del Sol sits on the Mijas Costa stretch between Fuengirola and Marbella, roughly 16 km from Marbella and 35 km from Málaga as the crow flies. The nearest beach, Playa del Castillo, is 3.8 km away in a straight line, and several golf courses lie within 1.6 km. The area is an established urbanisation with restaurants, pharmacies and schools within 2 km.
The apartment is arranged for practical holiday or permanent use: two bedrooms with an ensuite bathroom, hot and cold air conditioning, a covered terrace for outdoor dining, and a fitted kitchen. A lift and ground floor position reduce dependence on stairs. Underground parking and a gated entrance with entry phone add everyday convenience for residents and guests.
This is not a new-build project. The property is a resale apartment in a complex completed in 2003, currently key-ready and described as being in excellent condition. Because the building is more than twenty years old, buyers should factor the age of installations and community infrastructure into their assessment rather than expecting new-build specifications or developer warranties.
The property does not include a private pool or private garden; both are communal. There is no private plot, and the terrace, at 35 m², is the main outdoor space. Parking is underground within the complex but no private garage box is specified. As a ground floor unit, the panoramic views are urban rather than open sea vistas, and the setting is within a built-up urbanisation rather than a quiet rural area.
Ref: VL721452
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a low-maintenance second home will find the furnished, key-ready condition, communal pool and gated complex aligned with occasional use: the apartment can be locked up between visits with minimal upkeep. Buyers planning partial or full relocation benefit from the ground floor position, lift, nearby schools and two health centres within reach, plus the year-round character of the urbanisation. Investors may note the location between Fuengirola and Marbella, the 3.8 km distance to the beaches and the rental categories this home is listed under, including holiday lets and investment use, although actual rental returns depend on licensing and management arrangements that buyers must verify themselves. The property is less suitable for buyers who want a private pool, a private garden or direct beachfront living, since those elements are absent. It also does not suit those seeking new-build energy performance or modern developer guarantees, as the building dates from 2003. For a household of two to four people using the apartment as a holiday base or a permanent home with a car, the combination of two bathrooms, an ensuite, air conditioning and a large covered terrace covers the core practical needs.
The apartment was completed in 2003 and is presented in excellent condition, according to the listing data. The interior features marble flooring throughout, fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms and an ensuite bathroom serving the main bedroom. The kitchen is fully fitted, and the property is sold fully furnished, which reduces the initial investment needed to make it usable. Climate control consists of hot and cold air conditioning units, complemented by double glazing, which helps with both summer cooling and winter comfort, relevant given monthly average temperatures that range from 14°C in winter to 26°C in summer. A fibre optic connection provides modern internet capacity, important for remote work and streaming. The 35 m² terrace is covered, extending its usable season beyond the summer months, and the south-west orientation means the outdoor space receives afternoon and evening sun. Technically, the building includes a lift and underground parking. Buyers should note that a 2003 construction predates current building regulations on energy performance, and the data provided does not include recent renovation details, so an independent technical survey is a sensible step to assess the state of the air conditioning system, plumbing and electrical installations. The communal areas, pool, garden and gated entrance with entry phone, are managed by the community, and buyers should request the community fees and any planned maintenance works before completing a purchase.
The apartment has a fixed asking price of €390,000. This is a resale property, not a new-build development with a price list, so the price applies to this specific unit: 87 m² built, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a 35 m² terrace, underground parking and full furnishing included. Compared with new-build alternatives in the wider region, which commonly start between roughly €205,000 and €321,000 for smaller units in Mijas, Torre del Mar and Estepona, this price reflects the furnished condition, terrace size and established Riviera del Sol location. Availability is immediate as the property is key-ready; completion dates for any transaction remain indicative and depend on the purchase process.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around indoor-outdoor living. The 35 m² covered terrace, facing south-west, catches afternoon and evening sun, which suits outdoor dining for most of the year given the regional average temperature of 18.6°C. Sliding doors connect the living area to the terrace, so the space functions as an extension of the 87 m² interior. The complex pool and communal garden provide the outdoor leisure facilities, so residents do not need to maintain a private garden themselves. The urbanisation around Riviera del Sol is residential and tourist-oriented at the same time: within 2 km there are five restaurants and two pharmacies, while the wider area includes fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools, indicating a substantial year-round community rather than a purely seasonal one. Two health centres serve the area. The gradient to the beach is flat at 1.1%, so walking and cycling in the vicinity are straightforward, although the 3.8 km straight-line distance to the sand means most residents use a car or the local bus lines, four public transport lines and fifty stops serve the area. The swimming season lasts five months with sea temperatures of 20°C or above. In practice, this is a location where a car simplifies daily life: golf courses and padel clubs sit within 2 km, Fuengirola with its train station is 3.7 km away in a straight line, and Málaga airport approximately 21 km. Out of season the area quietens but does not empty, as the housing market records around 3,800 transactions per year in the surrounding area, reflecting an active, permanently inhabited coastal zone.
Riviera del Sol is an established urbanisation on Mijas Costa, positioned between the larger centres of Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella lies 16 km away in a straight line and Málaga 35 km; both are reachable by car along the A-7 and AP-7 coastal routes. Everyday amenities cluster within a 2 km radius: five restaurants, two pharmacies, and schools at both primary and secondary level, indicating that the area supports permanent residents as well as tourists. Two health centres serve the local population. 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, all straight-line distances. The terrain is essentially flat, with an average gradient of 1.1% toward the sea and an elevation of 45 m, so walking and cycling around the urbanisation require little effort. The area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, a volume consistent with an active resale market. Tourism infrastructure exists, ten hotels with 2,131 beds, but the urbanisation is not dominated by large resort complexes.
The map shows the apartment's position in Riviera del Sol between Fuengirola and Marbella, with the nearest beaches 3.8 km away as the crow flies and three golf courses clustered within 1.6 km. Marbella, Málaga and the airports are marked to indicate the wider regional context.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies a middle position on the Costa del Sol: 16 km from Marbella, 35 km from Málaga city and roughly 21 km from Málaga airport in a straight line. This places the property closer to both Marbella and the airport than most Estepona locations, while remaining more affordable than central Marbella. Fuengirola, with its train connection and full urban services, is 3.7 km away. The location combines access to the two major employment and service centres of the western Costa del Sol with the quieter, residential character of Mijas Costa.
The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all lie 3.8 km away in a straight line; actual road distances are longer. Two marinas are within reach: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Puerto Cabopino at 9.1 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is approximately 21 km away as the crow flies, with Gibraltar airport at 75 km as an alternative. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station at 3.7 km straight-line, with Carvajal at 7.2 km; the Fuengirola line connects toward Málaga city. Local public transport covers four lines with fifty stops in the area, so basic mobility without a car is possible, though a vehicle simplifies shopping, beach trips and travel along the coast. For golfers, three courses, Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 1.6 km and Campo Los Olivos at 1.6 km, sit within a short drive or cycle. An electric vehicle charging point, the Fuengirola Supercharger, is 7.7 km away.
| 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 for the area 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. The swimming season lasts five months, during which sea temperatures reach 20°C or higher, roughly May through September. The elevation of 45 m above sea level and the flat 1.1% gradient toward the coast mean the apartment sits in gently rolling coastal terrain without steep climbs to the beach area. The south-west orientation of the terrace aligns with the dominant afternoon and evening sun, which extends outdoor use of the covered terrace into spring and autumn. Rainfall in the region concentrates in the cooler months, while summers are dry, a pattern typical of the Mediterranean coast. The nearby viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, marks the closest natural landmark for coastal walks and views.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie at an equal 3.8 km straight-line distance: Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, the latter a known spot along the Mijas coast. For boating and waterfront dining, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.1 km) are the nearest marinas. Golf is the strongest recreational feature of this location: Campo Los Lagos is 1.1 km away, with Cerrado del Águila Golf and Campo Los Olivos both at 1.6 km, giving residents three courses within a five-minute drive. Racket sports are equally well served, with padel clubs at 1.5 km and 2.0 km and a municipal sports complex at 2.4 km. Within the complex itself, the communal pool and garden provide daily recreation without leaving the urbanisation. The 32 local public holidays per year in the region reflect an active calendar of ferias and traditions, and La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, hosts a popular weekly market and summer events.
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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Within the coastal Málaga property market, Riviera del Sol occupies a mid-market position between the higher-priced Marbella core, 16 km away, and the more affordable inland and eastern options. New-build projects in the wider region illustrate the spread: Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000. Those figures are starting prices for new construction, typically for smaller units and without furniture included, so they are not directly comparable with this apartment's fixed €390,000 asking price for a furnished, key-ready resale home. What distinguishes this property within its own segment is the combination of a 35 m² covered terrace, two full bathrooms, underground parking and a gated complex with communal pool, features that add practical value for both residential and rental use. Location-wise, Riviera del Sol offers proximity that few similarly priced areas match: three golf courses within 1.6 km, Fuengirola's train station 3.7 km away in a straight line, and Málaga airport roughly 21 km. Marbella's premium amenities, including Puerto Banús, sit within a 20-25 minute drive. Compared with eastern Costa del Sol locations such as Torre del Mar, the western position near Mijas Costa trades lower prices for closer access to Marbella and the airport. Buyers weighing this apartment against new-build alternatives should also weigh age: a 2003 construction offers none of the developer guarantees or current energy standards of a 2024-2026 development, but conversely delivers immediate availability, mature communal gardens and an established neighbourhood whose services, schools, health centres, restaurants, already exist rather than being promised. The local market records around 3,800 transactions per year, indicating steady liquidity in the area for future resale.
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