This three-bedroom apartment is situated in the Golf Gardens community in Riviera del Sol, between Fuengirola and Marbella on the Costa del Sol. Built in 2002 and in good condition, the property offers 158 square metres of living space with two bathrooms, a large lounge opening onto a terrace, and a second terrace accessible from the master bedroom. The home faces the Miraflores golf course, with views extending over the sea, the pool and the communal gardens. Underground parking is included within the community. The asking price is fixed at €450,000. Shops are roughly a five-minute walk away and the beach is about a fifteen-minute walk from the complex.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Riviera del Sol lies in the municipality of Mijas, roughly midway between Fuengirola and Marbella. The apartment sits within the Golf Gardens urbanisation adjacent to Miraflores golf club. Straight-line distances include 3.8 km to Playa del Castillo, 1.1 km to the Los Lagos golf course and 3.7 km to Fuengirola railway station. Marbella is 16 km away and Málaga 35 km.
The layout suits households needing three full bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an ensuite for the master bedroom. The 158 square metres provide a large lounge, a modern kitchen, fitted wardrobes and two terraces. Air conditioning and electric blinds are installed. A communal pool and garden setting support outdoor living, while the covered terrace allows use outside the summer months.
This is an existing home, completed in 2002, not a new-build project. The construction status is key-ready, meaning the property can be transferred for immediate occupation. The stated completion date is indicative of the original build year. Renovation needs appear limited; the home is described as being in good condition with modern kitchen fittings already in place.
The property offers no private pool, private garden or private parking at street level; parking is underground within the community and pool use is communal. One bedroom is unfurnished. There is no mention of a lift, storage room or separate utility room in the available data. The apartment is on a middle floor, so it lacks ground-floor direct garden access and penthouse-level panoramic positioning.
This apartment fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol permanently benefits from three genuine bedrooms, an ensuite master bathroom and proximity to fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools recorded in the surrounding area. Buyers seeking a second home with rental potential will note the location between Fuengirola and Marbella, the walking distance to shops and the beach, and the terrace views that typically support holiday letting. Golf players get two courses within 1.6 kilometres, including Miraflores directly beside the community. Retirees or part-year residents who want a manageable home with a communal pool and no garden maintenance also match the profile. The property suits buyers who value space and outlook over newness: it is a 2002 build in good condition rather than a contemporary development, so those wanting brand-new finishes or a designer kitchen may look elsewhere. It also works for households that want two bathrooms without stepping up to a villa budget. What the home does not offer is total seclusion, a private pool or a frontline-beach position, the beach is a walk rather than a stumble away. For buyers weighing Fuengirola's busier centre against Marbella's higher price level, Riviera del Sol sits as a middle option with a residential, golf-oriented character.
The apartment dates from 2002 and is presented in good condition. The kitchen is described as modern and imagery shows a black countertop with a fitted stove, indicating a kitchen that has been renewed at some point rather than left in original condition. The lounge retains a fireplace, which is visible in the interior photographs and provides supplementary heating in the cooler months. Electric blinds are fitted in the lounge, master bedroom and kitchen, a practical detail that simplifies daily use of the large glazing and reduces sun exposure when needed. Air conditioning units handle climate control in summer. Storage is addressed through fitted wardrobes in the bedrooms, with hallway closets shown in the photographs. The bathrooms number two, one of which is an ensuite to the master bedroom. As a 2002 construction, the building predates current energy-efficiency standards, so thermal performance will differ from modern new-builds; the double terraces and cross-orientation partially compensate by allowing natural ventilation. The community maintains underground parking, a communal pool and presented gardens, which reflects an urbanisation in reasonable collective order. Buyers should treat the stated condition as a starting point and verify finishes, installations and community finances through the standard due-diligence process before committing.
The asking price is fixed at €450,000. This is an existing home rather than a new-build development with a price list, so the figure is a single asking price, not a starting price. At €450,000 for 158 square metres, the price equates to approximately €2,850 per square metre of living space, excluding terrace areas. Availability is immediate in principle, subject to the standard Spanish purchase process. Comparable new-build projects in the wider region start lower, for example Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas from €205,000, but those figures reflect smaller units and different locations, not directly equivalent floor areas. Interested parties can request current availability and documentation.
Daily life in this apartment revolves around the golf-side setting of Riviera del Sol. Mornings can begin on the terrace off the master bedroom or the lounge, both facing the fairways with the sea beyond. Because the orientation spans east, south and west, sunlight reaches the outdoor spaces across most of the day, and the covered section of the terrace keeps it usable even at midday in high summer. The neighbourhood itself is residential and relatively calm, formed by low-rise urbanisations set among golf greens rather than dense tower blocks. Walking is a realistic mode of transport here: shops are about five minutes away on foot and the beach roughly fifteen. For anything further afield, a car is the practical choice, with the A-7 coastal road connecting Riviera del Sol to Fuengirola in one direction and Marbella in the other. The immediate area provides five restaurants and two pharmacies within two kilometres, plus padel clubs and sports centres at 1.5 to 2.4 kilometres. Two golf courses lie within 1.6 kilometres of the door. The community atmosphere is shaped by a mix of permanent residents and holiday homeowners, meaning the urbanisation stays populated year-round but is noticeably quieter outside July and August. With 158 square metres internally, the apartment supports family living or extended stays without the sense of confinement common in smaller coastal units.
The surrounding infrastructure is solid for a residential coastal district. Within two kilometres there are five restaurants and two pharmacies, covering everyday needs without driving. Healthcare is available through two health centres in the area, and education provision includes fifteen primary schools and ten secondary schools, which is relevant for permanent residence rather than holiday use. Fuengirola railway station lies 3.7 kilometres away as the crow flies and forms part of the Cercanías line running to Málaga, giving an alternative to driving along the coast. Public transport in the vicinity consists of four lines with fifty stops recorded, so basic bus connectivity exists, though frequencies are more limited than in the town centres. By car, the coastal position places Marbella 16 kilometres away and Málaga 35 kilometres, with Málaga airport only 21 kilometres in a straight line, one of the shorter airport distances on this stretch of coast. The local road network includes the A-7 and AP-7, and an EV charging point, the Fuengirola Supercharger, sits 7.7 kilometres away. The terrain is essentially flat: the gradient from the urbanisation to the sea is about 1.1 percent, making walking and cycling realistic at 45 metres above sea level.
The map shows the apartment's position within the Golf Gardens urbanisation, beside the Miraflores golf course. The golf courses appear clustered to the north and east, the beaches of the Mijas coast lie 3.8 kilometres south, and Fuengirola with its station and marina sits just beyond. Marbella and Málaga frame the district to either side.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies a middle position on the western Costa del Sol, administratively part of Mijas in Málaga province. Marbella lies 16 kilometres west and Málaga city 35 kilometres east, while Fuengirola functions as the nearest full-service town with its station and marina. The district is characterised by golf-oriented residential urbanisations rather than hotel-dominated seafront, distinguishing it from Fuengirola's centre and from the resort density of Marbella. Algeciras, at 78 kilometres, marks the far edge of the region towards Cádiz province. Housing turnover in the area is active, with around 3,800 transactions per year recorded locally, reflecting a liquid resale market.
Beaches nearest to the apartment are Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all at 3.8 kilometres in a straight line, approximately a fifteen-minute walk according to the property's own description, though road routes may run longer. Golf is closer than the sea: Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 kilometres, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 1.6 kilometres and Campo Los Olivos at 1.6 kilometres, giving three options within minutes of the door. Marinas at Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Cabopino (9.1 km) serve boating and waterfront dining. For sport beyond golf, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila is 1.5 kilometres away, Raquetas de Mijas 2.0 kilometres and Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas 2.4 kilometres. Málaga-Costa del Sol airport is roughly 21 kilometres as the crow flies, making it a short transfer for international arrivals; Gibraltar airport is an alternative at about 75 kilometres. Rail access runs through Fuengirola station at 3.7 kilometres, connecting towards Málaga with stops including Carvajal at 7.2 kilometres.
| 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 between 14 and 26 °C, with an annual mean of 18.6 °C. That places Riviera del Sol in the mild-winter category where heating needs are modest and outdoor living runs for most of the year. The swimming season lasts five months with sea temperatures at or above 20 °C, roughly June through October, which matters for buyers focused on beach and pool use. The elevation of 45 metres above sea level, combined with a gradient to the beach of only 1.1 percent, means the setting is flat and easily walkable, no steep coastal hills of the kind found further east towards La Cala or Marbella's upper districts. Mountain views are recorded from the property, consistent with the Mijas Sierra backdrop rising behind the coastal plain. Sunset over the golf course is a recurring visual in the property's photographs, reflecting the west-facing aspect of the terraces. Rainfall on this coast is concentrated in a small number of winter months, leaving long dry stretches in between.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The three nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all lie 3.8 kilometres away in a straight line along the Mijas coast. This stretch combines open sandy sections with the chiringuito culture typical of the area, and El Chaparral is known locally as a more natural dune-backed beach. For recreation beyond the sand, the golf density around Riviera del Sol is the standout feature: three courses sit within 1.6 kilometres, allowing golf to function as a daily activity rather than an occasional outing. Padel and racket sports are similarly close, with two dedicated clubs at 1.5 and 2.0 kilometres and a municipal sports city at 2.4 kilometres. The viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas, 3.9 kilometres away, offers a scenic destination for an evening walk or drive. Two marinas, Fuengirola at 4.3 kilometres and Cabopino at 9.1 kilometres, extend the options with waterfront restaurants and boat access. Tourism infrastructure in the area is moderate rather than intensive, with ten hotels and about 2,131 beds, which keeps the district from feeling like a high-rise resort zone.
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: VL966811
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Placed against comparable offerings in the region, this apartment occupies a distinct segment: resale space rather than new-build compactness. Aquamar in Torre del Mar starts at €269,950 and Lantana Residencial in Mijas at €205,000, while Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts at €321,000. Those are 'from' prices for new developments, typically covering smaller units than 158 square metres; at roughly €2,850 per square metre, this resale property prices below what an equivalent-sized new-build on this coast would generally command, at the cost of a 2002 construction date rather than contemporary specifications. Location-wise, Riviera del Sol sits between two stronger commercial poles. Fuengirola, with its railway terminus, marina and fuller year-round services, lies a few kilometres east; Marbella, 16 kilometres west, carries a higher price level and a more exclusive profile. Buyers comparing districts along this coast effectively trade proximity to those centres against price and quiet. Riviera del Sol's differentiator is golf density, three courses within 1.6 kilometres, combined with a flat, walkable layout at 45 metres elevation, which is rarer than it sounds on a coastline where many urbanisations cling to hillsides. The local resale market is liquid, with roughly 3,800 transactions per year recorded, supporting exit flexibility. Against inland Mijas options, the property pays a coastal premium but gains beach access at 3.8 kilometres and the sea views recorded from both terraces. For buyers whose priority is internal space, terrace outlook and an established community rather than newness, the regional comparison favours this type of resale unit; for those prioritising modern efficiency and brand-new finishes, the new-build alternatives remain the reference point.
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