Properties for sale in Mijas Costa

Living in Mijas Costa

Mijas Costa is the coastal strip of the municipality of Mijas and brings together some of the most established residential areas on the Costa del Sol: Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, El Faro and the area around La Cala de Mijas. The A-7 acts as its backbone, and the Senda Litoral coastal path lets you walk much of the coastline right beside the sea, past beaches, coves and beach bars (chiringuitos). The residential landscape is dominated by urbanisations with swimming pools and mature gardens, ranging from beachside apartments to hillside villas with open views over the Mediterranean.

The international community has been settled here for decades: British, Scandinavian, German and Dutch residents and, increasingly, buyers from Eastern Europe. That translates into services designed for foreign residents, shops that stay open all year round and an active social life in winter too. The location is excellent: Fuengirola and Marbella are about fifteen to twenty minutes away in either direction, and Málaga Airport about twenty-five minutes via the motorway.

Buying property in Mijas Costa

Mijas Costa is a market of micro-areas: between Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, El Faro and La Cala there are marked differences in price, age of the properties and buyer profile, and within each area the distance to the beach and the quality of the complex determine the real value. There is plenty of resale stock in established urbanisations, along with pockets of new-build developments near La Cala. This is an area where comparing carefully before making an offer really pays off. At EVS PROPERTY GROUP we live and work in Mijas Costa, and we will show you around the micro-areas that fit your goal, whether that is a main home, a second home or an investment.

Frequently asked questions about Mijas Costa

Which areas make up Mijas Costa?

The main ones are Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, El Faro and the area around La Cala de Mijas, plus the urbanisations in between along the A-7. Each area has its own character: Calahonda is the largest and most commercial, Riviera del Sol revolves around golf, and La Cala retains the feel of a coastal village.

Can you live in Mijas Costa all year round?

Yes, and in fact a large part of the international community lives here permanently. Supermarkets, health centres, schools and restaurants are open all year round, and the proximity of Fuengirola and Marbella covers any service your own urbanisation lacks.

Is Mijas Costa a good area to invest in?

It is one of the stretches of coast with the most consistent rental demand, for both holiday rentals and long-term lets. Apartments near the beach or the golf courses in well-kept complexes are the most liquid product, and the variety of micro-areas lets you fine-tune your budget without leaving the area.

What licence do I need for short-term rentals in Mijas Costa?

For holiday rentals in the municipality of Mijas, you must register the property with the Registro de Turismo de Andalucía (Andalusian Tourism Register) and obtain your VUT (holiday rental licence) number before publishing any listing. In addition, since April 2025, starting a holiday let in a building requires the express approval of the comunidad (community of owners). Check the bylaws of your comunidad (community of owners) as well, since the law allows communities to restrict tourist use. For long-term rentals you do not need a licence, just a contract that complies with the LAU (Spanish Urban Leases Act).

How is Mijas Costa for families with school-age children?

Very well set up. La Cala and Calahonda have state schools and nurseries, and within fifteen or twenty minutes you can reach several international schools across Elviria, Fuengirola and Benalmádena. For healthcare, there are health centres in La Cala and Las Lagunas, with the Hospital Costa del Sol in Marbella a quarter of an hour from Calahonda. Add parks, sports schools and the Senda Litoral coastal path, and everyday family life is very comfortable.