Properties for sale in Calahonda

Living in Calahonda

Sitio de Calahonda is one of the largest residential urbanisations in Spain: a small international town between Fuengirola and Marbella with decades of history, where thousands of residents of every nationality live all year round. It has everything without leaving the area: supermarkets, pharmacies, restaurants, tennis and padel clubs, and even its own golf course.

Playa del Bombo and the coastal walkway that extends towards La Cala round off a comfortable, settled way of life, 15 minutes from Marbella and 20 from Fuengirola by car.

Buying property in Calahonda

Calahonda offers the most affordable entry price on the Mijas Costa stretch: apartments and townhouses in complexes with pools and mature gardens, ideal as a first purchase on the Costa del Sol or as a buy-to-let investment. The key is to tell well-run comunidades (communities of owners) apart from those with a build-up of outstanding special levies. At EVS PROPERTY GROUP we know each urbanisation's track record and tell you about it without beating about the bush.

Frequently asked questions about Calahonda

What budget do I need to buy property in Calahonda?

It is one of the most affordable coastal areas between Fuengirola and Marbella: there are apartments for entry-level budgets and townhouses at prices you won't find in Marbella. The listings on this page are updated daily with the properties actually on the market.

Is Calahonda a good place to live all year round?

Yes: unlike purely holiday areas, Calahonda has a stable resident population, services that stay open all year round and a very active international community, with clubs and associations for every language.

What should I check before buying into a complex in Calahonda?

The state of the accounts of the comunidad (community of owners), any special levies approved or planned, the age of the lifts and pools, and the orientation of the apartment. A well-managed building makes all the difference in costs and at resale.

Is Calahonda better for holiday or long-term rentals?

Both options work: in summer, holiday demand is strong thanks to the beach and prices that are competitive compared with Marbella, and in winter there is a solid mid-term rental market made up of Nordic and British tenants escaping the cold. That combination makes near year-round occupancy possible. Remember to register the property in the Andalusian tourism register for short-term rentals, and to check the statutes of your comunidad (community of owners) beforehand.

Do I need a car if I live in Calahonda?

For getting around within the urbanisation, practically yes: Sitio de Calahonda is sprawling and hilly, although the commercial area brings together supermarkets, pharmacies and restaurants. The coastal interurban bus links it with Fuengirola, La Cala and Marbella, and the airport is about twenty-five minutes away. Many residents combine using the car for daily errands with walking along the coastal path to the nearby coves.