Properties for sale in Riviera del Sol

Living in Riviera del Sol

Riviera del Sol is one of the most established urbanisations in Mijas Costa, located between Calahonda and La Cala de Mijas. It grew up around golf and has become a complete residential community, with apartments, townhouses and a few villas spread between the sea and the hills. The Miraflores Golf course lies at the heart of the area, and the beach, with its beach bars (chiringuitos), is a few minutes' walk or drive from most of the complexes. The commercial area next to the A-7 brings together supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies and everyday services, so day-to-day needs can be met without leaving the urbanisation.

The community is markedly international: Britons, Scandinavians, the Irish and a growing number of buyers from other European countries, many of them year-round residents. That keeps businesses going in winter too. The location is strategic: La Cala de Mijas and Calahonda are right next door, Fuengirola is about ten minutes away and Marbella about twenty, with Málaga airport less than half an hour away on the motorway.

Buying property in Riviera del Sol

Riviera del Sol offers some of the best value for money on the stretch between Fuengirola and Marbella: apartments with large terraces in complexes with pools and gardens, family townhouses and a few villas. Because the urbanisation has decades of history behind it, the state of upkeep varies widely from one complex to another, so it is worth checking special levies, the age of the facilities and the orientation before making an offer. There are also renovated properties with up-to-date finishes that rent out very well. At EVS PROPERTY GROUP we work this area every day and help you pick out the best-managed comunidades (communities of owners) and the units with the most potential.

Frequently asked questions about Riviera del Sol

What type of buyer is Riviera del Sol ideal for?

For those looking for good value for money near the sea without giving up amenities: couples and families who want to live here all year round, European retirees and investors looking for apartments to let. The combination of golf, beach and its own commercial area means it works well for very different profiles.

How good is the rental market in Riviera del Sol?

Good, both for holiday and for long-term rentals. Holiday demand centres on apartments with a terrace and a communal pool near the beach or the golf course, while the resident international community sustains long-term rentals all year round, with low turnover and good occupancy.

What is there around Riviera del Sol?

To the east lies Calahonda, with its extensive range of shops; to the west, La Cala de Mijas, one of the liveliest coastal centres in the municipality. Miraflores Golf is part of the urbanisation itself, and the beach with its beach bars (chiringuitos) can be reached in a few minutes, with Fuengirola and Marbella a short drive away along the A-7.

Is it a good place to spend the winter?

Yes – in fact, it is one of the urbanisations with the most winter residents in Mijas Costa: Scandinavians and Britons who spend October to April here. The commercial area has a lively atmosphere and shops open all year round, and the coastal path lets you walk by the sea every day. To winter in comfort, look for a south-facing apartment with a large terrace and, if possible, a garage space and storage room included in the purchase.

What type of property is most common?

The typical Riviera property is a one- or two-bedroom apartment with a terrace and sea or golf views, in a complex with a pool, alongside townhouses on the higher streets. To get into the area, a two-bedroom apartment with good orientation is the most liquid option: it rents out well and resells without difficulty. Upper floors with unobstructed views always hold their value best.