Costa del Sol location guide
Mijas
Mijas has one town hall and three different areas: Mijas Pueblo, the whitewashed hilltop village; Mijas Costa, the 12 km beach coast with the golf urbanisations behind it; and Las Lagunas, the inland working town. It offers better value than Marbella without losing beach or golf.
Average price per m24.133 EURIn August 2026, Idealista gave 3.599 EUR for December 2025, about 500 EUR lower. Portals do not agree.
Airport transfer20 to 45 minBy car to Malaga, the coast is closer and the hilltop pueblo is farther.
PopulationNearly 100.000Mijas Comunicacion, municipal statistics, 2025.
Short term rentalAllowed, check each buildingRegional rules apply. No municipal moratorium was found for Mijas.
Who buys here
Who is Mijas for
Value buyers who still want beach and golfMijas sits between Fuengirola and Torremolinos on price, and between Marbella and Benahavis on prestige. It offers real beach access and a dense golf cluster without Marbella-level pricing.Golf lifestyle buyersLa Cala Resort alone has three championship courses and was named Golf Resort of the Year at the 2024 IAGTO Awards. Add Calanova, Santana, Chaparral and Cerrado del Aguila, and Mijas has one of the densest golf clusters on this coast.Buyers who want a real choice between village and coastMijas Pueblo and Mijas Costa are different products under one town hall: a heritage hill village or a modern beach and golf coastline. You can choose without leaving the municipality.Retirees and remote workers who value established infrastructureA dedicated town hall Foreigners Department, a local specialist health centre, and one of the largest and longest-established international communities on the coast are already in place here.Mijas is not for you if you want a low-expat, fully Spanish daily life. Almost 40 percent of residents are foreign nationals, one of the highest shares on this coast. It is also not for a buyer who needs guaranteed short-term rental income. Mijas has no rental ordinance of its own, only the regional rules, and a building's owners can now vote to restrict it.
Prices and direction
Mijas prices are rising fast, and the two main portals do not agree on the municipality average.The Mijas property market
Price per m2, whole municipality4.133 EURFotocasa, August 2026, down 0.1 percent on the month and up 10.0 percent on the year.
Highest to lowest zone5.025 EUR to 3.175 EUR/m2La Cala de Mijas is the most expensive zone, and Campo de Mijas is the least, in the same August 2026 index.
New build pipeline150+ homes in each of two current La Cala projectsCulmia Cala Swing (155 homes) and Calanova Collection (154 homes), both in the golf valley behind La Cala.
Idealista and Fotocasa disagree by roughly 500 EUR per m2 for Mijas. Always ask for the portal and month behind any figure you are given. Both agree on the direction: prices have risen steadily since a 2023 low.La Cala de Mijas has by far the deepest active listing count in the municipality. This matches the heavy new build activity concentrated there and in the Calanova golf valley behind it. Mijas Pueblo and the golf valley urbanisations have much less stock.Mijas Pueblo is valued for its heritage and views rather than beach proximity. Its stock is smaller and older. The coast and the golf valley behind it have most of the new build and rental yield activity.
Inside Mijas
The micro areas of Mijas
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Mijas PuebloPrime
The whitewashed hilltop village is about 430 metres up, above Fuengirola. It has Andalusian streets, hilltop dining with coastal views, and a slower pace than the coast.4.387 EUR/m2See propertiesLa Cala de MijasPrime
The most active part of the coast has the deepest new build pipeline in the municipality, beaches, golf, and a genuine dining scene for a town this size.5.025 EUR/m2, the highest zone in MijasSee propertiesCalahondaBest value
An established 1980s to 2000s urbanisation next to Riviera del Sol. It is a value and family tier compared with La Cala, with two of Mijas Costa's Blue Flag beaches.3.778 EUR/m2See propertiesRiviera del SolBest value
Adjacent to Calahonda, this is a similar-era urbanisation belt, popular with families and long-term residents rather than short-stay tourists.See propertiesMijas Costa golf valleyPrime
The urbanisation belt behind La Cala includes Calanova, La Cala Golf, Mijas Golf and Cerrado del Aguila, plus El Chaparral toward Fuengirola. It offers golf course views rather than beachfront.4.494 to 4.568 EUR/m2 across its zonesGolf valley, not beachfront. Check the walk to the sea before you buy for the beach.See propertiesOn the market
Types of properties in Mijas
Browse what is on the market in Mijas right now, by the kind of home you want.
All properties in MijasEvery apartment, house and villa listed in Mijas right now, in one place.See properties
ApartmentsSea view, minutes to the beach and a south terrace move the price far more than size.See properties
Houses and villasThe widest price range on the coast. Plot, view and privacy decide the price.See properties
New buildsScarce here. The best projects sell from plans, with bank guaranteed stage payments.See propertiesCurrently listed in Mijas
Mijas Apartment
399.000 € - 945.000 €
1-3 Bedrooms 1-2 Bathrooms 83-181 m²
New build · Ready Q4 2027
Mijas Villa
970.000 € - 1.300.000 €
4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms 136-268 m²
New build · Ready Q2 2028
Mijas Townhouse
605.000 € - 736.000 €
3-4 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 138-202 m²
New build · Ready Q4 2028
Mijas Apartment
273.000 € - 576.000 €
1-3 Bedrooms 1-2 Bathrooms 52-100 m²
New build · Ready Q4 2026
Mijas Townhouse
580.000 € - 1.335.000 €
2-3 Bedrooms 3-4 Bathrooms 108-148 m²
New build · Ready now
Mijas Apartment
478.000 € - 1.105.000 €
2-3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms 84-150 m²
New build · Ready Q4 2027
Renting out property in MijasNational registration Required since 1 July 2025A national registration number is required before any short-term rental can be advertised, in addition to the Andalucia regional registry. Community veto Prohibited by default since April 2025, unless the owners vote to allow itA 3/5 majority of a community of owners can now permit or block short-term rental, changing the old default. Rentals already running before 3 April 2025 are not affected. Property minimums At least 25 m2, 14 m2 per bed spaceA maximum of 15 guests per dwelling is allowed. At least one urban compatibility declaration is required at registration. Mijas's own moratorium Not confirmed either wayNo town-wide ban on new licences was confirmed in this research pass, but this can change. Check the ordinance level before you buy to rent.
Can you rent out your property in Mijas?
Yes, you can rent a Mijas property short term, but the rules changed in 2025. You must check the building before you buy.What we check for youBefore you buy to rent in Mijas, we check three points. We check the national registration number and whether the building's owners have voted to allow or block short-term rental since April 2025. We also check the property's size against the technical minimums. This check happens before you sign, not after.
Living here
What life in Mijas is really like
Mijas has three different areas under one town hall: Mijas Pueblo, the historic hilltop village; Mijas Costa, the 12 km beach coast from El Chaparral to Calahonda with the golf valley urbanisations behind it; and Las Lagunas, the inland working town. A generic "Mijas" pitch can mislead a buyer who wants one area but is shown another.Mijas is consistently seen as the mid-market choice on the coast: between Fuengirola and Torremolinos on price, and Marbella and Benahavis on prestige. Buyers who want beach and golf infrastructure without Marbella-level pricing choose this area.
Almost 40 percent of residents are foreign nationals across 125 or more nationalities. This is one of the highest shares on this coast. A long-established British community is said to be the largest in all of Andalucia.The pueblo and the coast have genuinely different daily rhythms. The village offers heritage, views and a slower pace, while the coast focuses on beach, golf and the tourism season.
The coast
Mijas Costa runs about 12 km of coastline and holds five Blue Flag beaches for 2026 and 2027, one more than the prior year.Beaches in Mijas
La Cala beachThe main beach at La Cala de Mijas.Blue FlagCalahonda, Royal Beach and La LunaThe central Calahonda beach section.Blue FlagCalahonda, Riviera sectionAdjacent to Riviera del Sol.Blue FlagEl BomboBetween La Cala and Calahonda.Blue FlagEl ChaparralToward the Fuengirola side, next to the golf course of the same name.Blue FlagLa DoradaA named beach along the Mijas Costa strip.AlhamarA named beach along the Mijas Costa strip.El CharconA named beach along the Mijas Costa strip.1 / 8
The golf valley
Mijas is one of the densest golf clusters on the Costa del Sol, anchored by La Cala Resort behind La Cala de Mijas.Golf in Mijas
La Cala Resort. Three 18-hole championship courses (AmericaAsia and Europe), plus a 9-hole par 3 course. Officially recognised as Spain's largest golf resort. Named Golf Resort of the Year at the 2024 IAGTO Awards.Calanova Golf Club. 18 holespar 72, opened 2006, in the golf valley behind La Cala, with sea and mountain views from nearly every hole.Mijas Golf Club. A named golf urbanisation zone in its own rightbehind La Cala.Santana Golf and Country Club. 18 holespar 72, designed by Cabell B. Robinson, water in play throughout.Chaparral Golf Club. 18 holespar 72, designed by Pepe Gancedo, near El Chaparral on the Fuengirola side.Cerrado del Aguila Golf and Resort. A 9-hole course played twice for a full roundnext to the Mijas racecourse.1 / 6
Eating out
Food in Mijas
La Cala de Mijas has many dining options for a town of its size. It combines traditional Spanish and Andalusian cooking with international kitchens. Named venues include The Blue Marlin for Mediterranean seafood, Ellas Restaurant and Beach Bar next to La Cala's historic watchtower, and Trattoria Angelo for wood-fired Italian.Mijas Pueblo is known for hilltop views over the coast. La Alcazaba, near the central square, is often named as having some of the best views in the village. El Balcon de Mijas serves Indian cuisine from an elevated terrace. Casa Navarra serves Basque and Navarrese cooking and grilled meats on the road up from Fuengirola.La Cala runs a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and Mijas Pueblo holds its annual fair every September.
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- Nintai1 star
- Messina1 star
- El Lago1 star
- Back1 star
For families
Schools in Mijas
Saint Anthony'sBritish and Spanish combined curriculum, GCSE, A Levels, ESO, BachilleratoAges 3 to 18. In the hills above Mijas Costa. The main international option for families in La Cala, Riviera del Sol and Calahonda.
Calahonda International CollegeInternational curriculumAges 3 to 18. Located in Calahonda, genuinely inside the municipality.
AIM SchoolInternational, values based, IPA/IMYC accreditedAges 3 to 14. Physically in Mijas, Costa del Sol.
IES La Cala de MijasBilingual state secondary, ESO and BachilleratoThe only secondary school in La Cala de Mijas offering Bachillerato. Runs a full English bilingual programme. Inaugurated 15 March 2007.
MijasHealth
Healthcare in Mijas
Hospital Universitario Costa del SolPublic reference hospital, 1.000+ bedsIn Marbella, about 35 km away. It is the reference hospital for the whole Costa del Sol health district, covering Mijas, Marbella, Estepona, Fuengirola and others.
CARE MijasPublic specialist outpatient centreIn the municipality itself. Serves more than 110.000 residents across Mijas and Fuengirola combined, for specialist consultations and diagnostics, without a trip to Marbella.
Centro Medico Quironsalud FuengirolaPrivate, 24 hour facilityThe only private 24-hour facility serving the Fuengirola and Mijas area directly, with emergency care, lab and radiology.
Hospital Quironsalud MarbellaPrivate, full multidisciplinary hospital500+ specialists, 24/7 emergency and ICU, multilingual service. The larger flagship private hospital for the wider area.
Access
Getting to Mijas and around
By car from Malaga airport20 to 45 minutesRoughly 20 to 30 minutes to Mijas Costa and La Cala. Up to 45 minutes, sometimes an hour in traffic, to Mijas Pueblo.
By trainNo station in Mijas itselfThe nearest rail access is the Cercanias line to Fuengirola, then a bus or taxi onward, about 29 minutes to the coastal strip from there.
Day to dayYou need a car for most of the municipalitySchool bus routes run the Fuengirola to Calahonda corridor, but daily life across Pueblo, Costa and the golf valley depends on a car.
What to know
Honest pros and cons of Mijas
Pros
- Genuine value against Marbella and Benahavis for comparable beach and golf access.
- Real geographic variety in one municipality: a heritage hill village, a 12 km Blue Flag coast, and a dense golf cluster of at least six courses.
- A large, established international community, with a dedicated town hall Foreigners Department and an organised Czech community in La Cala.
- A strong, sustained new build pipeline concentrated in La Cala and the golf valley behind it.
- Tiered healthcare access: a specialist outpatient centre in the municipality, plus full hospital care 35 km away and a 24 hour private facility next door in Fuengirola.
Cons
- Mijas Pueblo and Mijas Costa are very different places under one name. A generic "Mijas" description can send a buyer to the wrong listings.
- No Mijas-specific short term rental ordinance. Buyers rely on the regional rules and, since April 2025, a building by building owners vote that can restrict renting after purchase.
- Price per m2 reporting is inconsistent across portals, with roughly a 500 EUR/m2 spread for the same period. A buyer needs their own valuation, not a headline portal average.
- Almost 40 percent of residents are foreign nationals, so some coastal pockets read as more expat enclave than authentically Spanish.
- No large internationally branded school sits inside the municipality itself. Families needing that scale of schooling commute to Marbella or Torremolinos.
- Public hospital care requires a trip to Marbella, about 35 km away, for anything beyond outpatient specialist care.
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Before you decide
Questions people ask about Mijas
Can I rent out my Mijas property short term?
Yes, if the property meets the technical minimums and has a national registration number since July 2025. The building's owners must also have voted, by a 3/5 majority, to allow it. Since April 2025, renting is blocked by default until that vote happens.Which part of Mijas should I buy in?
It depends on what you want. Mijas Pueblo suits heritage, views and a slower pace. La Cala de Mijas suits beach, golf and the deepest new build choice. Calahonda and Riviera del Sol suit value and family life.Is Mijas cheaper than Marbella?
Yes, on average, though the two main portals disagree on the exact Mijas figure by around 500 EUR per m2. Either way, Mijas sits well below Marbella and above Fuengirola on price.Does Mijas have good schools for foreign children?
Yes, though nothing at the scale of Marbella's Aloha College sits inside the municipality itself. Saint Anthony's, Calahonda International College and AIM School all operate here, and some families commute to Marbella or Torremolinos.Is there a Czech community in Mijas?
Yes, there is an organised one. La Cala held a Czech Christmas carol tradition, including a market of Czech products, in 2019, 2022 and 2025. The town's own municipal news outlet reported it.Do I need a car in Mijas?
For most of the municipality, yes. There is no train station in Mijas itself. The Cercanias line only runs through Fuengirola, so a car matters more the farther you are from the main coast road.Written by Samuel Špreňar, buyer adviser on the Costa del SolUpdated 2026-08
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