This two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment sits in a frontline beach complex in the Riviera del Sol area of Mijas Costa, between Fuengirola and Marbella. The property offers 82 m² of built space plus a 12 m² private terrace with south-facing orientation and open sea views. Built in 1987, the apartment is key-ready and includes an existing tourist licence, subject to verification. The gated community provides landscaped gardens, a communal swimming pool, communal parking and direct access to the beach and promenade. The asking price is fixed at €585,000.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment is located in Riviera del Sol, on the Mijas Costa stretch of the Costa del Sol, roughly 16 km from Marbella and 35 km from Málaga as the crow flies. Marbella is the nearest larger town. The nearest beach, Playa del Castillo, is 3.8 km away in a direct line, although the complex itself borders the shoreline with direct access via the communal gardens.
The home is configured as two bedrooms and two bathrooms, one en suite, with an open-plan kitchen connected to the living and dining area. The 12 m² south-facing terrace looks across the gardens towards the Mediterranean. A lift serves the building, and fitted wardrobes are present. Air conditioning is installed. The layout suits a couple, a small family or a holiday-let operation.
This is not a new-build project. The apartment forms part of an established complex completed in 1987 and is available on a key-ready basis, meaning it can be occupied directly after purchase. The interior is dated in places and described as ready for cosmetic updating of flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, lighting and decoration. No construction timeline applies.
The property offers no private garden, no private pool and no private parking space; parking and pool facilities are communal. Built area is limited to 82 m² with two bedrooms, which restricts space for larger households. The interior requires cosmetic renovation to reach a contemporary standard. The tourist licence remains subject to legal and documentary verification and continued regulatory compliance.
This property fits several recognisable situations. A buyer seeking a holiday home with genuine, unobstructed sea access will value the direct passage from the communal gardens to the promenade and beach. An investor focused on holiday letting benefits from the tourist licence already in place, provided it is legally verified and maintained, and from the frontline location that supports year-round rental demand along the Costa del Sol. A couple or small household planning a permanent or part-time move to the coast gets a manageable 82 m² layout with two bathrooms, a lift in the building and everyday amenities within walking distance. The property suits buyers who accept an older building in exchange for a position that cannot be replicated in new construction at a similar price. Conversely, it does not suit households needing more than two bedrooms, private parking, a private pool or a contemporary interior without renovation work. Buyers who prioritise a modern energy-efficient new build, or who expect silence during the high season, should weigh this option carefully against alternatives further inland.
The building dates from 1987, which places it in the era of solid Spanish coastal construction with concrete structure and traditional finishes. The apartment is described as being in fair to good condition, with a fully fitted kitchen, fitted wardrobes and air conditioning already installed. The two bathrooms include one en suite, and the images show a shower room and an open-plan living, dining and kitchen arrangement in reasonable order. The interior is explicitly positioned as ready for cosmetic updating: flooring, kitchen, bathrooms, lighting and decoration are the elements a renovation budget would address. No structural works are indicated. The communal parts consist of landscaped gardens, a communal swimming pool and communal parking. A lift serves the building. There is no private storage room or private garage mentioned in the data. Buyers should arrange an independent technical survey to assess the 1987 building fabric, insulation standards and any community maintenance backlog, as these factors affect both comfort and monthly community costs. The tourist licence held for the property implies the complex permits holiday letting under its community rules, but this should be confirmed documentarily during due diligence.
The asking price is fixed at €585,000 for the whole apartment, not a starting price within a varied price list. For this sum the buyer receives 82 m² of built area plus a 12 m² terrace, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, communal garden and pool access, and a frontline beach position with an existing tourist licence. As context, new-build comparables in the region start lower, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950, Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,000, but those projects do not offer a frontline beach setting. Prospective buyers should budget separately for the cosmetic renovation the interior requires. Availability is immediate, as the home is key-ready.
Daily life here revolves around the shoreline. The apartment opens through the communal gardens directly onto the beach and the seafront promenade, so the morning routine can include a walk along the water without crossing a road. The south-facing terrace receives sun through the middle of the day, and the open-plan living area maintains a visual connection with the sea. Within roughly two kilometres there are five restaurants and two pharmacies, which covers basic daily needs on foot or by a short drive. The nearest beach coves around Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral sit about 3.8 km away in a straight line, while the complex itself holds a frontline position with its own beach access. The immediate environment is a consolidated residential-and-holiday zone. Tourism is a visible factor: the wider area counts ten hotels and around 2,131 beds, so summer months bring noticeably more activity to the promenade and roads than the winter period, when the atmosphere becomes quieter. The local bus services connect along the coast towards La Cala de Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella and Málaga, and the A-7 coastal motorway runs nearby for car travel in both directions. For sport, three golf courses lie within 1.6 km, and padel and racket clubs are between 1.5 and 2.4 km away. The Fuengirola railway station, 3.7 km in a direct line, links the coast to the regional network.
The setting combines beachfront living with practical accessibility. Straight-line distances place the nearest beaches at 3.8 km, two golf courses, Campo Los Lagos and Cerrado del Aguila Golf, at 1.1 and 1.6 km respectively, and the Fuengirola train station at 3.7 km, connecting towards the regional rail network. Public transport is reasonably developed for a coastal zone: four bus lines and fifty stops serve the area, linking Riviera del Sol with La Cala de Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella and Málaga. The A-7 motorway provides car access along the whole coast. Services within two kilometres include five restaurants and two pharmacies; education is served by fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools in the wider zone, and healthcare by two health centres. Marbella, with roughly 148,000 inhabitants, lies 16 km away as the crow flies, and Málaga, the provincial capital with around 579,000 inhabitants, is 35 km distant. Housing turnover in the area is substantial at approximately 3,800 transactions per year, indicating an active resale market. Daily life can largely be conducted without a car, though a vehicle adds convenience for golf, larger shopping and Marbella.
The map shows the apartment's frontline position between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Notable markers include the nearby golf courses, the beaches around Playa del Castillo and the transport links towards Málaga airport and the regional capital.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies a central position on the western Costa del Sol, in the Mijas Costa belt between Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella lies 16 km to the west and Fuengirola with its rail terminus only a few kilometres to the east, giving residents a choice between two urban centres. Málaga and its airport are within easy reach at 35 and 21 km respectively. This mid-coast location balances tourist infrastructure with established residential neighbourhoods, and its position between two marinas and several golf courses defines its recreational profile.
The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, are each 3.8 km away in a straight line, with actual road distances somewhat longer; the complex nonetheless has its own direct beach access. Marbella is 16 km away as the crow flies and Málaga 35 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is roughly 21 km in a direct line, making flights accessible with a short transfer; Gibraltar Airport is about 75 km away. Train connections run from Fuengirola station, 3.7 km direct. The marinas at Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.1 km) offer mooring and nautical services. For electric vehicles, the Fuengirola Supercharger lies 7.7 km away. Road distances exceed straight-line figures, so travel times by car should be checked in practice.
| 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: average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.6°C. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or above, lasts about five months, generally from late spring to early autumn. The site sits at 45 metres above sea level with a gradient to the beach of only 1.1%, meaning the terrain is flat and walking to the shore involves no significant climb. Winters are mild enough for year-round residence, and the elevation keeps the property above any direct exposure to sea-level effects while remaining close to the water. The Mediterranean climate supports outdoor use of the south-facing terrace for most of the year.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Beach options cluster around Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all roughly 3.8 km in a direct line, alongside the beach directly adjoining the complex. Golf is a strong feature of the immediate area: Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 1.6 km and Campo Los Olivos at 1.6 km give three courses within walking or short driving distance. Racquet sports are covered by Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila (1.5 km), Raquetas de Mijas (2.0 km) and the municipal sports centre Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas (2.4 km). Two marinas, Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Cabopino at 9.1 km, provide sailing and waterfront dining. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 km away, offers a scenic excursion, and coastal restaurants and chiringuitos are within walking distance of the apartment.
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: VL862420
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol and adjacent markets, this €585,000 asking price sits well above the entry level of current new-build projects. 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 developments typically offer modern specifications, better insulation and communal facilities in a new condition, but generally at greater distance from the beach. What this resale apartment sells instead is position: a frontline complex with direct beach access and open sea views, attributes that new construction along this stretch of coast delivers mostly at considerably higher price points or in scarce supply. The comparison also illustrates the classic trade-off on the Costa del Sol: an older building requiring cosmetic investment versus a contemporary finish without the frontline setting. Riviera del Sol itself sits between Fuengirola and Marbella, which keeps it within reach of both markets and their price dynamics. With roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year in the area, resale liquidity appears solid, and the presence of an existing tourist licence adds a letting dimension that many new-build communities restrict or prohibit. Buyers comparing options should therefore weigh renovation budget and 1980s construction standards against a location that newer projects cannot replicate. The final assessment depends on whether beachfront access or modern build quality carries more weight in the individual purchase decision.
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