Mijas Costa, Spain - A Place in the Sun

2022 / Mijas Costa, Spain Laura Hamilton on 10 January 2022

Mijas Costa, Spain Laura Hamilton

Laura Hamilton is helping Susan and Ainsley from Cardiff find their perfect holiday home around Mijas on Spain’s Costa del Sol. The couple have two teenage children, and they feel now’s the right time to buy their dream home in their favourite holiday spot. With a maximum budget of £200,000 and five impressive properties, can Laura deliver this family’s dream?

Mijas Costa

About the area

Situated on the south-eastern coast of Spain in the stunning Costa del Sol, flights from the UK to the nearest airport Malaga take around three hours. This area of Spain is one of the world’s most popular holiday hotspots and a lot of Brits and Northern Europeans have made their home here. Mijas Costa stretches for ten miles all the way from the buzzing town of Fuengirola to the glamorous Marbella.

Property 1

Two-bed apartment in La Cala de Mijas

A two-bed, first floor apartment close to Calanova Golf. As well as a lovely pool and communal gardens, this first floor corner apartment has a terrace leading to a wraparound balcony with sea views. Find out more here.

Valued at £152,586 at the time of filming.

Property 2

Two-bed townhouse in Calahonda

A two-bed townhouse in small community (Sitio de Calahonda). It has a communal pool and communal gardens, plus a covered terrace. Inside is a living-dining room with a fireplace and a semi open-plan kitchen. Upstairs is a double bedroom leading onto a sun terrace with sea views, a bathroom and a twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. Find out more.

Valued at £172,371 at the time of filming.

Property 3

Two-bed apartment in Mijas Pueblo

As well as two outdoor pools, this property has a large terrace leading directly onto the communal gardens. Inside is a living-dining room, a kitchen, utility room, double bedroom leading onto the terrace with an ensuite bathroom, a second bedroom, shower room and an underground parking space. Visit the estate agent's website.

Valued at £181,034 at the time of filming.

Property 4

Three-bed townhouse in El Faro

This three-bed, two-bath townhouse is a five minute walk from the beach! It has a garden as well as a sunny roof terrace. Inside is a living dining room with a fireplace and a semi open-plan kitchen. Visit the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £206,897 at the time of filming.

Property 5

Three-bed duplex in Sitio de Calahonda

As well as having access to a communal pool and gardens, this modern duplex has a lovely terrace with panoramic views and a balcony. Inside is an open plan kitchen living and dining room with stunning sea views, a double bedroom and a bathroom. Upstairs, the main bedroom leads onto the terrace, a third bedroom opens onto the balcony and there’s a shower room. Find out more.

Valued at £206,035 at the time of filming.

Hot Property

Eco Luxury Villa in La Cala Golf

An exclusive luxury villa situated next to three 18 hole golf courses in La Cala Golf resort. This Eco villa features ground floor access to the garage and storage room, two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and one with a dressing room; living-room area with access to the garden, and a room home cinema room. It has an infinity pool with a water slide, and master bedroom with en suite bathroom, dressing room and access to the main terrace with chill-out area, fireplace, and panoramic views to the mountains and surrounding golf courses. This contemporary villa has been designed and constructed with the very best of materials, with an array of internal features. View the estate agent's website here.

Valued at £2,198,276 at the time of filming.