A recently renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom penthouse in the Montemarina residential complex in Riviera del Sol, situated between Fuengirola and Marbella. The 75 m² apartment has been fully modernised and is offered key-ready, including furniture, appliances and a garage parking space. A south-east facing balcony opens onto a private rooftop solarium with sea views over the coastline. The property is close to Miraflores Golf and roughly one kilometre from the sea, within an urbanisation that offers a year-round communal swimming pool and a children's pool.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The apartment sits in Riviera del Sol, a residential coastal district in the municipality of Mijas, roughly midway between Fuengirola and Marbella. Marbella lies about 16 km away by straight line, while Fuengirola with its train station is approximately 3.7 km distant. Beaches, golf courses and everyday amenities are all within a short radius, and Málaga Airport is roughly 21 km away as the crow flies.
The home is arranged around an open-plan kitchen and living area that opens onto a balcony with views towards the sea and golf course. Two bedrooms each have fitted wardrobes, with the main bedroom including an en-suite bathroom. A separate utility room, a private solarium with an outdoor shower, and lift access within the building cover the practical requirements of full-time or seasonal residence.
This is an existing apartment, completed in 2006, that has undergone a full renovation and is now available key-ready. The works included a new air-conditioning system with app-based room control, walnut-effect LVT flooring throughout, and replacement Plasto triple-glazed uPVC windows. Delivery is immediate in practical terms, subject to the standard completion process for a resale property in Spain.
The property does not hold a tourist rental licence, which restricts short-term holiday letting. It forms part of an urbanisation with communal pools rather than offering a private pool. The living area measures 75 m², and there are two bedrooms, which sets a limit on household size. No details are available regarding community fees or annual property taxes in the supplied data.
This penthouse matches several recognisable situations. A couple seeking a low-maintenance coastal home will find that the 75 m² layout, lift access and year-round communal pool reduce the practical burden of ownership, while the solarium adds outdoor space without garden upkeep. Buyers relocating for longer periods each year benefit from the full renovation and the inclusion of furniture and appliances, which shortens the move-in timeline considerably. Golf players form a further group: Miraflores Golf is close by, and three further courses, Los Lagos, Cerrado del Águila and Los Olivos, lie within roughly 1.6 km as the crow flies. Families with occasional visiting guests have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, though larger households will find the size limiting. What the property is not suited to is a short-term holiday letting strategy: the absence of a tourist rental licence means the home cannot legally be marketed on platforms for tourist stays. Buyers intending to let the property should consider long-term residential rental instead, subject to local regulation. Overall, the apartment fits owner-occupiers and long-term-oriented buyers better than investors chasing seasonal rental yields.
The renovation appears thorough rather than cosmetic. All windows have been replaced with Plasto triple-glazed uPVC frames, a specification that improves both thermal insulation and acoustic comfort relative to the original single or double glazing typical of 2006 buildings. Walnut-effect LVT flooring runs through the entire apartment, providing a durable, water-resistant surface suited to a holiday-usage pattern as well as permanent living. The new air-conditioning system allows each room to be regulated individually via an app, with both hot and cold functions listed in the features, which supports year-round comfort without heating unused rooms. Both bathrooms have electric underfloor heating and benefit from windows, meaning natural ventilation is possible, a practical advantage in a Mediterranean climate for managing humidity. The main bedroom has a private en-suite bathroom, and both bedrooms have substantial fitted wardrobe space, so storage is not an afterthought. A separate utility room houses the water heater and a washer-dryer, keeping laundry equipment out of the living areas. The private solarium is already fitted with an outdoor shower, and the documentation records the option to install a sauna, indicating that the plumbing and layout allow for such an addition. Satellite TV is connected, and a lift serves the building. The apartment is sold furnished, with all appliances visible in the photographs included in the price, which removes a common post-purchase cost and logistical exercise for overseas buyers.
The asking price is fixed at €495,000 for the apartment as it stands, including all furniture and appliances shown in the photographs, plus a parking space in the garage. This is a resale property, not a new-build development with a price list, so there is a single price rather than a range of unit prices. The specification reflects the recent renovation: triple-glazed windows, new air-conditioning, LVT flooring and underfloor heating in both bathrooms. Prospective buyers should budget separately for purchase costs such as transfer tax, notary fees and registry fees, which apply to resale transactions in Spain and are not included in the asking price.
Daily life in this penthouse revolves around a compact but efficiently renovated interior and the outdoor spaces that extend it. Mornings can begin on the south-east facing balcony, which catches early light and looks out over the golf course towards the sea. A staircase leads from the balcony to the private rooftop solarium, where an outdoor shower is already fitted and where there is room for sunbathing or a lounge set; the documentation also notes the option of installing a sauna. Indoors, the open-plan kitchen and living area forms the heart of the home, with a practical kitchen layout and a utility room that houses the water heater and a washer-dryer. The main bedroom has a dedicated wardrobe area and an en-suite bathroom, while the second bedroom also offers generous storage. Both bathrooms have electric underfloor heating and windows for natural light and ventilation, a detail that matters during the cooler winter months. The urbanisation's communal pool is open all year round, with a separate children's pool, so swimming is not limited to the summer season. With five restaurants and two pharmacies within two kilometres, plus two health centres in the wider area, the immediate surroundings cover basic daily needs. A car is convenient for larger shopping trips and for exploring the coast, although 50 public transport stops across four lines provide an alternative within the district. The setting combines residential calm with proximity to golf courses, beaches and the towns of Fuengirola and Marbella.
Riviera del Sol sits on the coastal strip of Mijas municipality, an area characterised by residential urbanisations interspersed with golf courses and commercial centres. The nearest beaches, Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral, all lie about 3.8 km away in a straight line, and the source description puts the sea roughly one kilometre from the complex by road, reflecting the difference between straight-line and actual route distance. The terrain is essentially flat, with a gradient to the beach of 1.1%, which makes walking and cycling realistic options. Everyday amenities are close: five restaurants and two pharmacies within two kilometres, two health centres in the area, and 15 primary schools plus 10 secondary schools within the broader district, indicating a functioning year-round community rather than a purely seasonal one. Tourism infrastructure exists, 10 hotels with roughly 2,131 beds, but at a modest scale that does not dominate the area. For sport, Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila is 1.5 km away and Raquetas de Mijas 2.0 km, while Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas lies 2.4 km distant. The area records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, pointing to an active resale market.
The map shows the apartment's position within Riviera del Sol, between the golf courses inland and the beaches of Mijas Costa. Notice the cluster of four golf courses within two kilometres and the flat route towards the coast at roughly 3.8 km straight-line distance to the nearest beaches.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies the central stretch of the Mijas Costa, between Fuengirola to the north-east and Marbella 16 km to the south-west. This positions it as a middle ground: quieter and less built-up than Fuengirola's urban core, yet more affordable and more accessible than Marbella's prime zones. Málaga, the provincial capital with roughly 579,000 inhabitants, is about 35 km away, keeping city amenities, culture and the international airport within a practical radius. The area's identity is defined by the mix of residential urbanisations and golf courses that runs continuously along this part of the coast.
By car, the A-7 coastal road connects Riviera del Sol to Fuengirola and Marbella, with Marbella roughly 16 km away in a straight line and Fuengirola's train station about 3.7 km. Málaga city lies some 35 km distant as the crow flies, and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport approximately 21 km, a drive typically around 25 minutes depending on traffic; Gibraltar Airport is an alternative at roughly 75 km. Public transport consists of four lines serving 50 stops in the area, which covers local movement but is limited for longer journeys; the Fuengirola Cercanías rail line, reachable at the station 3.7 km away, links the coast to Málaga and the airport. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger sits 7.7 km away. Marinas are within practical reach: Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Puerto Cabopino at 9.1 km, both offering dining and mooring facilities. A car remains the most flexible option for daily life, particularly for shopping and exploring inland villages.
| 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 supports the classic Costa del Sol pattern: average monthly temperatures range from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C at the height of 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, roughly June through October. The apartment stands at 45 metres above sea level on flat terrain, so no steep climbs are involved in reaching amenities or the coast. The south-east orientation of the balcony means morning and midday sun, while the rooftop solarium extends usable sun hours across the day, relevant given the region's high sunshine totals. Winters are mild but not tropical; the presence of hot air-conditioning, underfloor heating in the bathrooms and triple glazing means the apartment is equipped for year-round occupation rather than only summer use. The nearby golf courses and green zones between urbanisations give the area a greener character than denser coastal strips closer to Fuengirola centre.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie about 3.8 km away as the crow flies: Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral. These sit at the Cala de Mijas end of the coast, where chiringuitos, water-sports rentals and beach bars operate through the season. Golf is the strongest recreational asset of this location: Miraflores Golf is described as close by, while Campo Los Lagos is 1.1 km away, Cerrado del Águila Golf 1.6 km and Campo Los Olivos 1.6 km, four courses within a two-kilometre radius, an unusually concentrated offering. Padel and racket sports are covered by Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 1.5 km and Raquetas de Mijas at 2.0 km, with the larger Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas at 2.4 km. For days out, the viewpoint at La Cala de Mijas (3.9 km) and the marinas at Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Cabopino (9.1 km) offer varied options, from coastal walks to dining by the water. Within the urbanisation itself, the year-round communal pool and children's pool provide daily swimming without leaving the complex.
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: VL790330
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
Within the wider Costa del Sol market, this penthouse occupies a specific niche: a renovated resale unit with a private solarium in a central Mijas Costa location, priced at a fixed €495,000. Comparing it with the new-build alternatives in the surrounding region clarifies the trade-offs. Aquamar in Torre del Mar, further east along the Axarquía coast, starts from €269,950, considerably cheaper, but with a weaker location in terms of international amenity density and further from Marbella and Málaga Airport. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000, offering new construction in the same municipality at a substantially lower entry point, though typically with smaller outdoor spaces and without a private rooftop solarium of the kind found here. Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona starts from €321,000, positioning itself on the western Costa del Sol closer to Marbella's premium sphere but further from Málaga Airport. Against these options, the Montemarina penthouse differentiates itself on three counts: the depth of its renovation (triple glazing, app-based climate control, underfloor heated bathrooms), the certainty of an immediately available, fully furnished home rather than an off-plan waiting period, and the concentration of four golf courses within two kilometres. What it cannot offer is a new-build warranty structure, a communal fitness centre of the type common in modern developments, or, critically for investors, a tourist rental licence, which all but removes it from the short-term letting market that drives much of the coastal yield conversation. Riviera del Sol itself records around 3,800 housing transactions per year in its district, indicating a liquid resale market. For buyers weighing renovation risk against move-in readiness, the calculus here is straightforward: the works have already been done and are priced into the fixed asking price, while new-build buyers at lower entry points must factor in completion timelines and finishing costs.
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