This detached Mediterranean-style villa stands in the Rancho de la Luz area of Mijas, on a 2,700 m² plot with open views over the coast and the Mediterranean. Built in 1978 and completed to key-ready standard, the property offers 170 m² of living space arranged over four bedrooms and five bathrooms, most of them en-suite. Outside there are terraces, a private pool, a barbecue area and an independent auxiliary dwelling. The asking price is fixed at €848,000. Mijas combines a whitewashed mountain village with coastal urbanisations, and this villa sits between the two, roughly 4.3 km from the nearest beach as the crow flies.
Key characteristics of location, homes, project phase and points of attention.
The villa lies in a suburban, country-style setting near Mijas Pueblo, at about 213 metres elevation. The nearest beach, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, is 4.3 km away in a straight line, with a moderate 4.9% gradient down to the coast. A supermarket sits 294 m away and a pharmacy 283 m, so daily shopping is doable on foot. Málaga Airport lies 14 km away.
The house serves households that want space and independence: four bedrooms, five bathrooms, air conditioning, heating and a fireplace. The private pool, garden and multiple terraces provide outdoor areas for most of the year, and the auxiliary dwelling works as guest accommodation, a studio or a workspace. South orientation supports light and warmth in the main living spaces.
This is not a new-build project. The villa dates from 1978 and is offered as an existing, key-ready home. Its traditional character is intact, and the listing notes that restoration is required to modernise it. Buyers should therefore budget for renovation works alongside the fixed asking price of €848,000, and treat any completion planning as indicative of their own works schedule.
The property does not offer a modern energy standard or contemporary finishing; the condition is listed as requiring restoration. There is no mention of a communal spa, gym or managed resort services, the amenities are private ones on the plot. The nearest Blue Flag beaches and the railway stations of Fuengirola and Carvajal are several kilometres away, so most journeys beyond daily shopping rely on a car.
Ref: VL596535
Source: Wikipedia, Wikidata, INE, Junta de Andalucía
This property fits several recognisable situations. A family relocating to the Costa del Sol that wants room for children and visiting relatives benefits from the four bedrooms, five bathrooms and self-contained annexe. Buyers seeking a second home with privacy, a pool, a garden and sea views without resort rules, will find the plot and gated entrance aligned with that preference, while the nearby airport at 14 km keeps travel practical. Investors considering holiday rental use get separation between the main house and the auxiliary dwelling, a feature that also suits multi-generational households or owners wanting an independent studio. The villa equally suits buyers who specifically want a project: the 1978 construction and restoration-required condition mean the purchase price should be weighed against a renovation budget, and those without appetite for works may be better served by newer stock. It is less suitable for households that want to live entirely without a car, since beaches, stations and larger amenities are kilometres away, or for those seeking the managed services of a modern resort community. In short, the property matches buyers who value land, views, independence and the capacity to modernise at their own pace, within reach of both village and coast.
The villa was built in 1978 and retains its traditional Mediterranean character: an entrance hall, a living room with fireplace, an independent fully fitted kitchen and rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The listing describes most rooms as generously sized, with one bedroom especially spacious and served by a bathroom with both a bathtub and a separate shower. Climate comfort is covered by air conditioning and heating throughout, supplemented by the fireplace in the living room. The property is sold fully furnished. Kitchens shown in the photographs include modern appliances and white cabinetry with granite worktops, indicating partial updating over the years. Exterior quality centres on function: carports at the entrance, a private pool, sunbathing space, a barbecue, and a network of terraces, patios and garden areas that create different outdoor environments across the seasons. Security provisions include a gated complex entrance, an alarm system and covered parking. The key caveat is structural and technical: the condition is listed as requiring restoration, so buyers should commission a technical survey covering electrics, plumbing, damp and insulation typical of 1970s construction, and treat modernisation as part of the total cost of ownership rather than an optional extra.
The villa is on the market at a fixed asking price of €848,000. This is an existing home from 1978, so there is no price list or unit variation, the price applies to the whole property, including the 2,700 m² plot, the pool, the terraces and the auxiliary dwelling. Within the local market, new-build comparable projects in Mijas start at roughly €720,000 (Calanova Collection) and €929,000 (Royal Palms), which places this villa in the mid-to-upper band for the area, bearing in mind that its condition requires modernisation works. Availability is immediate in principle, as the home is key-ready.
Daily life here revolves around the plot as much as the house. Mornings can start on a south-facing terrace with views towards the sea; the supermarket and pharmacy are both under 300 m away, so a walk for bread or supplies replaces a car trip for the small things. The entrance area provides covered parking and recreational space before leading to the pool zone, chill-out corners and barbecue, which effectively extends the living season well beyond the summer months. Inside, the hall opens to a living room with fireplace and large windows that frame the coastal panorama, with a fully fitted kitchen alongside. Four bedrooms and five bathrooms, most en-suite, suit a family or regular guests, and one particularly spacious bedroom has direct outdoor access plus a bathroom with both bathtub and separate shower. The independent auxiliary dwelling, with its own kitchen, living area, bedroom and bathroom, adds a layer of flexibility: visiting family, rental separation, a studio or a home gym. The setting is quiet and surrounded by nature, with the gated entrance and alarm system providing security. For excursions, Mijas Pueblo is a short drive up the hillside, Fuengirola's beaches and marina lie 5-6 km away, and the A-7 and AP-7 connect west towards Marbella and east towards Málaga airport.
The immediate surroundings combine a residential calm with practical density. Within two kilometres there are 29 restaurants, three cafés, four banks and a pharmacy, so evenings out and errands do not require long drives. The supermarket at 294 m anchors daily provisioning. For health matters, a hospital lies 6.6 km away and Mijas municipality operates two health centres, with 15 primary schools and 10 secondary schools covering family needs. The area sits at 213 m elevation with a moderate slope to the sea, which explains the open views but also means walking to the beach is a drive rather than a stroll. Mijas Pueblo, the whitewashed village centre at about 430 m altitude, is a few minutes by car and offers the region's classic Andalusian atmosphere, viewpoints included, three miradores lie within about 2 km of the villa. Public transport exists in the municipality, with seven lines and 69 stops, and the railway stations at Fuengirola (4.8 km) and Carvajal (4.9 km) connect along the coast towards Málaga. A car remains the practical default, but not strictly necessary for every trip.
The map shows the villa in the hills above Fuengirola, between Mijas Pueblo and the coast. Beaches cluster 4-5 km to the south-east, golf courses wrap around the western side, and the A-7 corridor connects the whole stretch towards Málaga airport 14 km east.
Approximate area · exact address shared on request
Mijas occupies a central position in the Costa del Sol Occidental, stretching from the mountains down to the sea between Fuengirola and Marbella. The villa sits in the intermediate zone, close enough to the coast for beach trips, high enough for views and quiet. Málaga, the provincial capital with 579,076 inhabitants, and Marbella with 147,958 are each about 24 km away in opposite directions, so both a cultural city day and a Marbella afternoon are equally convenient. The municipality itself counts 95,104 inhabitants and records around 3,800 housing transactions per year, indicating an active resale market.
Distances are straight-line, as the crow flies, and road distances run longer. The nearest beach, Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, lies 4.3 km away, with Playa de los Boliches at 4.5 km and Playa de San Francisco at 4.9 km; the slope from the villa to the coast is a moderate 4.9%. Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport is roughly 14-17 km away depending on the measurement point, making arrivals and departures short drives, while Gibraltar Airport sits 79 km west. Golfers can reach Campo Los Lagos at 3.8 km, Campo Los Olivos at 3.9 km, Mijas Golf at 5.7 km and Santana Golf at 6.3 km. The Puerto Deportivo de Fuengirola marina lies 5.2 km away. For electric vehicle owners, the Fuengirola Supercharger is 4.6 km distant. Regional cities frame the position: Málaga and Marbella are each about 24 km away in opposite directions, giving access to two larger urban economies within half an hour's drive.
| Beach Distance | 4.3 km |
| Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) | 17 km |
| Gibraltar (GIB) | 79 km |
| Fuengirola | 4.8 km |
| Carvajal | 4.9 km |
Source: OpenStreetMap, Google Maps
Mijas records an average annual temperature of 17.8°C, with monthly averages ranging from 14°C in the coolest months to 26°C in summer, a profile that supports outdoor living for most of the year. The swimming season, defined by sea temperatures of 20°C or more, runs about four months, so pool and terrace use extends beyond the beach season itself. The villa's position at 213 m elevation, on the lower slopes below Mijas Pueblo, produces the panoramic sea and mountain views noted in the listing, and the countryside setting means vegetation and open land rather than dense urban blocks at the doorstep. The gradient towards the coast is moderate at 4.9%, so the air moves and the views open up, but the walk to the shore is not realistic on foot. Rainfall is concentrated outside summer, in line with the Mediterranean pattern, and the fireplace plus full climate control cover the cooler evenings of the winter months, when temperatures remain mild by northern European standards.
Source: Open-Meteo (2020–2025 average)
The coastline near the villa offers variety. Within roughly five kilometres lie Playa Torreblanca-Carvajal, Playa de Torreblanca, Playa de los Boliches and Playa de San Francisco, ranging from busy urban stretches with chiringuitos to quieter residential sand. Mijas municipality counts five Blue Flag beaches, Calahonda (Riviera), Calahonda I, El Bombo, El Chaparral and La Cala, concentrated around La Cala de Mijas west of the villa. Golf is a defining leisure asset here: Campo Los Lagos and Campo Los Olivos sit under four kilometres away, with Mijas Golf and Santana Golf completing a cluster of courses within a short drive. For other recreation, the municipality lists 266 sports facilities, the Lew Hoad Tennis and Padel Club lies 2.0 km away, and Karting Mijas 2.7 km. The Fuengirola marina at 5.2 km covers sailing and water activities, and the viewpoints on the hillsides above provide walking routes with coastal panoramas.
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Source: Blue Flag 2026, OpenStreetMap, CSD
Mijas is a municipality in the Province of Málaga, in the autonomous community of Andalusia. Located on the southeastern coast of Spain, Mijas belongs to the region of Costa del Sol Occidental. Its center is a typical Andalusian white-washed village, Mijas Pueblo, located on a mountainside about 430 metres or 1,476 feet above sea level, in the heart of the Costa del Sol region.
| 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 Mijas, this villa competes with both new-build projects and existing stock. Royal Palms, a new development in the municipality, starts at €929,000; Calanova Collection starts at €720,000 and Urbanización Olimpo at €750,000. Against that backdrop, the fixed €848,000 asking price buys something the new-build units cannot: 2,700 m² of private land, a detached structure with an auxiliary dwelling, and an established garden with pool. The trade-off is condition, the 1978 construction is listed as requiring restoration, whereas the comparables deliver modern specification and, in some cases, contemporary energy performance from day one. Buyers effectively choose between land and character on one side and turn-key new construction on the other. Location-wise, the villa sits nearer to Mijas Pueblo and the golf cluster of Los Lagos and Los Olivos than most coastal new-builds, while remaining under 5 km from Fuengirola's beaches and railway. The regional context strengthens the case for either choice: Mijas records around 3,800 housing transactions per year and a population of 95,104, indicating liquidity and sustained demand, while the municipality's five Blue Flag beaches, golf cluster and position 24 km from both Málaga and Marbella underpin its standing within the Costa del Sol Occidental. Renovation budgets should account for 1970s technical infrastructure, which is the principal difference in total cost of ownership compared with the new-build alternatives.
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