This detached villa stands in Riviera del Sol, on Mijas Costa between Fuengirola and Marbella. The property offers 280 m² of built living space on a 518 m² plot, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms and a south orientation that provides sea and panoramic views. Built in 1970 and in good condition, the house includes a private heated saltwater pool, a private garden with automatic irrigation, air conditioning, central heating and a guest apartment. The asking price is fixed at €1,345,000, and the villa is key-ready, allowing immediate occupation.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
Riviera del Sol sits on the central stretch of Mijas Costa, roughly 16 km from Marbella and 35 km from Málaga as the crow flies. The nearest beach, Playa del Castillo, lies 3.8 km away in a straight line. Golf courses are notably close: Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km and Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 1.6 km. Fuengirola's train station is 3.7 km away.
The villa accommodates a household needing four bedrooms and four bathrooms, including two en suites and a separate guest toilet. A self-contained guest apartment suits visiting family or rental flexibility. The 518 m² plot provides a private pool, garden and barbecue area, while fitted wardrobes, a utility room and laundry room support practical year-round living.
This is not a new-build development. The villa was completed in 1970 and is offered key-ready as an existing home, meaning buyers can move in directly after purchase. Any dates relating to the original completion are historical facts rather than delivery schedules. The property is described as being in good condition and comes fully furnished.
The property does not offer a communal pool or communal facilities; outdoor amenities are private. It dates from 1970, so buyers seeking contemporary new-build specifications should note the construction era. The nearest beach is 3.8 km away, meaning the villa is not within walking distance of the sea. No information is available regarding energy performance or community fees.
Ref: VL065943
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property suits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol who need four bedrooms, multiple bathrooms and space for a home office will find the layout and the guest apartment useful, particularly when grandparents or visiting relatives stay for extended periods. Buyers seeking a year-round residence benefit from central heating, a fireplace and a heated pool, features that matter in the cooler months of December through February, when average temperatures drop towards 14°C. The villa also fits a second-home buyer who wants privacy and independence: no communal areas, a walled garden and a private pool mean no shared facilities with other residents. A car is part of the practical setup here, since the beach lies 3.8 km away in a straight line and daily shopping requires a short drive. For golfers, the walking or two-minute-drive distance to three courses is a defining characteristic that few locations on this coast offer. Buyers whose priority is a modern new-build with contemporary energy standards and developer warranties will not find that here; the 1970 construction and subsequent upkeep define the building's character. Equally, those wanting to walk to restaurants every evening should weigh the distances carefully: five restaurants exist within 2 km, but reaching them comfortably means driving or cycling.
The villa's interior reflects its era with subsequent modernisation, rather than a developer specification sheet. The bathrooms shown include contemporary sink and shower fittings, and the kitchen is described as fully fitted and fully equipped, ready for use from day one. Bedrooms are fitted with ceiling fans in addition to the house-wide air conditioning, indicating layered climate control rather than reliance on a single system. Storage is well provided: fitted wardrobes throughout, a utility room and a separate laundry room. Security measures include an alarm system, surveillance cameras and security shutters on the openings, with electric blinds for daily convenience. The window and shutter configuration supports the south orientation, managing solar gain across the seasons. Outside, the pool installation is a saltwater system with heating, which reduces chlorine handling and extends usability. An automatic irrigation system services the garden on the 518 m² plot, limiting the manual maintenance burden. The barbecue and outdoor kitchen area, visible in the property imagery, forms a second cooking and dining zone alongside the indoor dining room. As with any property built in 1970, the construction methods and insulation standards predate current building codes. Buyers conducting due diligence will typically commission a technical survey to assess the condition of the roof, electrics and plumbing; the property is presented as being in good condition, but an independent inspection remains the standard step for a purchase of this size.
The villa carries a fixed asking price of €1,345,000. As an existing, key-ready home, there is no price list or range of unit types; the price applies to this specific property with its 280 m² of built area, 518 m² plot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms. Buyers comparing against new-build alternatives in the region will find apartments starting from roughly €205,000 in Mijas and from €321,000 in Estepona, though these are different product types. The property includes furniture, a private garage, and the existing pool installation, which affects the total cost of ownership compared with an unfinished new build. Availability is immediate upon completion of the purchase process.
Daily life in this villa revolves around its private outdoor space and its position between two coastal towns. The south orientation gives the terrace and pool area extended hours of sun, while the sea and panoramic views are a permanent feature of the main living spaces. The heated, saltwater pool extends the swimming season beyond the warm months, and the outdoor kitchen with barbecue makes the poolside a practical spot for meals from spring through autumn. Inside, the layout separates the principal bedrooms, two with en suites, from a guest area that includes its own apartment, allowing visitors or extended family to stay independently. A fireplace adds warmth to winter evenings, complemented by central heating throughout and air conditioning for the summer months. Riviera del Sol itself is a residential zone with a mix of permanent residents and holiday homeowners. Within 2 km there are five restaurants and two pharmacies; Fuengirola, 3.7 km away by straight line, provides the nearest railway station and a wider range of shops and services. The A-7 coastal motorway runs nearby, putting Marbella within a short drive and Málaga airport, roughly 21 km as the crow flies, within easy reach for international travel. For buyers who play golf, three courses sit within 1.6 km, making morning rounds a realistic part of the weekly routine. The flat gradient of 1.1% towards the beach means cycling and walking in the surroundings require little effort, although the 3.8 km distance to the sand makes a car or bicycle the practical choice for beach days.
Riviera del Sol functions as a residential neighbourhood within Mijas Costa, positioned between the urban centres of Fuengirola and Marbella. The area's elevation of 45 m above sea level keeps the villa above the immediate coastal strip while remaining low enough that the terrain is essentially flat, the gradient towards the beach measures 1.1%. Locally, two health centres serve the area, and the education infrastructure counts 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools, indicating a settled family population rather than a purely seasonal one. Public transport consists of four bus lines with around 50 stops, giving car-free residents a workable but limited service; the Cercanías railway at Fuengirola station, 3.7 km in a straight line, connects towards Málaga with stations at Carvajal (7.2 km) and Torremuelle (10.0 km). Tourism infrastructure exists, 10 hotels with roughly 2,131 beds, but at a scale that leaves the neighbourhood quiet outside peak summer weeks. Annual housing transactions in the area number around 3,800, reflecting an active but not overheated market. For daily needs, the two pharmacies within 2 km and the restaurant offering nearby cover immediate requirements, with fuller shopping in Fuengirola or La Cala de Mijas, the latter 3.9 km away by straight line and also known for its viewpoint over the coast.
The map shows the villa's position in Riviera del Sol, with three golf courses clustered within 1.6 km and the beaches of La Cala de Mijas at 3.8 km straight-line distance. Fuengirola's marina and railway station lie just to the east, while Marbella sits 16 km to the west along the coast.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Riviera del Sol occupies a mid-point position on the Costa del Sol's western corridor, closer to Marbella (16 km) than to Málaga city (35 km), both measured in straight lines. The location balances access to the airport, approximately 21 km, with proximity to the Marbella, Estepona golf belt. Compared with Fuengirola's denser urban core 3.7 km away, Riviera del Sol retains a lower-density, residential character. The area sits within the municipality of Mijas, one of the coast's most active residential markets with roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year.
By car, the villa's position on the central Costa del Sol is convenient: Marbella lies 16 km away in a straight line and Málaga city 35 km. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) is approximately 21 km as the crow flies, a manageable transfer for regular international flights; Gibraltar Airport (GIB) sits roughly 75 km to the west as an alternative for certain UK routes. All stated distances are straight-line figures, so actual road distances and driving times are longer. The beach at Playa del Castillo is 3.8 km away in a direct line, with Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral at the same distance. Two marinas, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola at 4.3 km and Puerto Cabopino at 9.1 km, provide berths, dining and water sports. Golf accessibility is exceptional by regional standards: Campo Los Lagos at 1.1 km, Cerrado del Aguila Golf at 1.6 km and Campo Los Olivos at 1.6 km. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger lies 7.7 km away. An electric vehicle charging point at 7.7 km and the flat local terrain make EV ownership straightforward here.
| 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 this stretch of coast shows average monthly temperatures ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, with an annual average of 18.6°C. This pattern supports outdoor living for most of the year: the pool season, defined by sea temperatures at or above 20°C, lasts approximately five months, and the villa's heated pool adds usable weeks on either side of that window. At 45 m elevation the property sits above the immediate shoreline, which typically means slightly cooler evenings in summer compared with beachfront locations. The almost flat gradient of 1.1% towards the sea means no strenuous walking routes between the house and the coast. Rainfall concentrates in the winter half of the year, leaving the summer dry, the pattern behind the 300-plus days of sunshine the Costa del Sol is known for. For walkers and cyclists, the nearby coastline and the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas behind the urbanisation offer routes of varying difficulty, with the La Cala de Mijas viewpoint 3.9 km away providing one marked destination.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
Three beaches lie at 3.8 km straight-line distance: Playa del Castillo, Playa Mati and Playa El Chaparral. El Chaparral is a broad, partly wild beach backed by dunes, while the Playa del Castillo area near La Cala offers chiringuitos and facilities within reach of the town. All distances are as the crow flies; by road the journey is somewhat longer and takes a few minutes by car. Golf dominates the recreational offer close to the villa, with three courses inside a 1.6 km radius, Campo Los Lagos (1.1 km), Cerrado del Aguila Golf (1.6 km) and Campo Los Olivos (1.6 km), covering both 18-hole parkland play and the shorter Los Olivos layout. Padel and racquet sports are also well served: Club de Pádel Cerrado del Águila at 1.5 km, Raquetas de Mijas at 2.0 km and the municipal Ciudad Deportiva Las Lagunas at 2.4 km. For sailing and motorboat access, Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola (4.3 km) and Puerto Cabopino (9.1 km) offer marina facilities, the latter known for its sheltered anchorage and beach restaurants.
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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Placed against the wider Costa del Sol market, this villa occupies a specific niche: an established, plot-based detached home in the central Mijas Costa corridor, offered at €1,345,000 as a fixed price. The nearby new-build comparables operate in a different segment. Lantana Residencial in Mijas starts from €205,000, Aquamar in Torre del Mar from €269,950 and Etherna Homes 2 in Estepona from €321,950, all apartment-style products that address buyers seeking modern specifications and developer warranties at a lower entry point. This villa instead offers what those projects cannot: 518 m² of private land, a private heated pool with no shared facilities, four bedrooms with four bathrooms including a guest apartment, and direct proximity to three golf courses within 1.6 km. Locationally, Riviera del Sol sits between two market poles. Marbella, 16 km west, commands the region's premium pricing and international profile; Fuengirola, 3.7 km east, offers urban density, the Cercanías railway and a marina at more accessible price levels. Riviera del Sol itself trades at a middle position, more residential and lower-density than Fuengirola, considerably cheaper than prime Marbella. The area records roughly 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating steady liquidity for resale properties. For buyers weighing this villa against a new-build alternative, the trade-offs are concrete: a 1970 construction with mature garden and established character versus contemporary building standards; immediate availability versus phased delivery schedules; and a fixed single-property price versus a developer price list. The nearest beach at 3.8 km straight-line distance also frames the comparison, new apartment complexes in this price band often sit closer to the shore, whereas this property compensates with plot size, privacy and golf proximity. Distances to Marbella, Málaga and the airport all remain workable, keeping the villa connected to the wider coastal economy.
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