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By Mikael Hansen, Plexo Properties · Last updated 19 September 2026.
At the time of writing we list around 150 resale homes for sale in La Cala de Mijas. One and two-bedroom apartments start from roughly 275,000 euro, most two and three-bedroom apartments sit between 400,000 and 600,000 euro, townhouses run from about 340,000 to 1.2 million euro, and detached villas from around 695,000 euro upwards. You can browse every current listing in La Cala de Mijas on the site, and we will build you a shortlist against what you actually want.
La Cala de Mijas sits on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola and Calahonda, in the municipality of Mijas and about half an hour from Málaga airport. It is one of the busiest resale markets on the western coast because it offers something most of its neighbours do not: a real town centre with beaches you can walk to, golf a few minutes inland, and prices that still sit below Marbella for a comparable home. This page sets out what is actually for sale here right now, what it costs, and how to buy it as a foreign buyer.
What is for sale in La Cala de Mijas
The market splits into three broad settings, and which one you choose changes both the price and the daily experience of living here.
| Where | What is on the market | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| The town and seafront | Apartments and a few townhouses within walking distance of the promenade, the beaches and the restaurants | Buyers who want to live without a car and be in the middle of things |
| The hillsides behind town | Newer apartment complexes, penthouses and townhouses with sea views, a short drive from the beach | Buyers who want space, views and modern build and do not mind driving down |
| La Cala Golf, Calanova and El Chaparral | Golf-side villas, townhouses and apartments inland, quieter and greener | Golfers, families and anyone who wants a resort feel away from the crowds |
Most of what sells here is apartments. Two and three-bedroom homes make up the bulk of the market, studios and one-bed flats give the cheapest way in, and detached villas sit at the top end. For the full picture of the area, its beaches, schools and daily life, read our La Cala de Mijas area guide.
La Cala de Mijas property prices
The figures below are drawn from our own live listings in La Cala de Mijas in September 2026, not from a national index. They are resale asking prices, they move with the market, and they are a starting point rather than a valuation of any single home.
| Property type | Typical asking range | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment (ground, middle or top floor) | 275,000 – 1,250,000 euro | around 500,000 euro |
| Penthouse | 225,000 – 1,450,000 euro | around 560,000 euro |
| Townhouse | 340,000 – 1,195,000 euro | around 895,000 euro |
| Semi-detached house | 590,000 – 1,050,000 euro | around 740,000 euro |
| Detached villa | 695,000 – 3,650,000 euro | around 1,650,000 euro |
| Building plot | 440,000 – 4,350,000 euro | around 750,000 euro |
A studio or a small one-bedroom apartment is the entry point, from roughly 175,000 to 300,000 euro. If your budget is around half a million euro you have real choice in two and three-bedroom apartments, both in town and up on the hillsides. Above a million euro you move into villas, larger penthouses and the golf-side homes. The overall median asking price across our La Cala de Mijas listings is close to 595,000 euro.
New-build or resale
La Cala and the hills behind it have been one of the most active new-build corridors on the coast, so you will be choosing between the two. Resale gives you a known property, a settled community and immediate keys. New-build gives you a modern home and a staged payment plan, but a completion date that can move and ten percent IVA instead of transfer tax. We walk you through the trade-offs before you reserve rather than after, and you can see what is launching in our new-build developments and current projects.
What it costs to buy
Budget roughly ten to twelve percent on top of the price for a resale home. The main item is transfer tax (ITP), which in Andalucía is currently seven percent, followed by notary, land registry and independent legal fees. New-build is taxed differently, with ten percent IVA plus stamp duty. You can model the full purchase costs yourself with our Costa del Sol cost calculator. The Andalusian transfer-tax rules are published by the Agencia Tributaria de Andalucía, and non-resident income tax by the Agencia Tributaria.
How to buy as a foreign buyer
The process is safe and well-trodden, but it is not the same as at home. In short:
- Get an NIE. The foreigner's identification number you need to buy, open a bank account and pay tax. Your lawyer can arrange it.
- Appoint an independent lawyer. Not the seller's, not the agent's. They run the legal checks, the nota simple and the licences.
- Reserve and sign the private contract. A reservation takes the property off the market; the private purchase contract usually comes with a ten percent deposit.
- Complete at the notary. You sign the escritura, pay the balance, and receive the keys.
Many of our buyers complete having visited only once or twice, giving their lawyer power of attorney to sign on their behalf. For the full step-by-step, read our guide to buying property on the Costa del Sol.
See what is for sale in La Cala de Mijas
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a property cost in La Cala de Mijas?
Across our own listings in September 2026 the median asking price is close to 595,000 euro. One and two-bedroom apartments start from around 275,000 euro, most two and three-bedroom apartments sit between 400,000 and 600,000 euro, townhouses run from about 340,000 euro and detached villas from around 695,000 euro upwards.
Is La Cala de Mijas expensive?
It is mid-priced for the western Costa del Sol: more expensive than Fuengirola or Calahonda for a comparable home, but noticeably cheaper than Marbella or Puerto Banús. You are paying for a walkable town centre, blue-flag beaches and golf on the doorstep, while still sitting below the Marbella premium.
What is the cheapest way to buy in La Cala de Mijas?
A studio or a small one-bedroom apartment, which start from roughly 175,000 to 300,000 euro. Ground-floor and middle-floor apartments a little back from the seafront are the next step up and give the most choice around the half-million mark.
What types of property are for sale in La Cala de Mijas?
Mostly apartments and penthouses, then townhouses and semi-detached houses, then detached villas at the top end. There are also golf-side homes around La Cala Golf and El Chaparral, and occasional building plots. Two and three-bedroom homes make up the bulk of the market.
What does it cost to buy, on top of the price?
Roughly ten to twelve percent for a resale, mainly the seven percent Andalusian transfer tax (ITP) plus legal, notary and registry fees. New-build is taxed at ten percent IVA plus stamp duty instead.
Can I buy in La Cala de Mijas without living in Spain?
Yes. You need an NIE and an independent lawyer, and you can give the lawyer power of attorney to sign on your behalf. Many of our clients complete a purchase having visited only once or twice.
The beaches, the golf, the schools and what daily life is actually like.
Estate agent in La Cala de Mijas →Prices on this page are resale asking prices from our own listings in La Cala de Mijas in September 2026 and are indicative only, not a valuation of any particular property. Tax rates and rules change and individual circumstances differ, so confirm your own position with a lawyer or gestor. Sources: Agencia Tributaria de Andalucía on transfer tax (ITP); Agencia Tributaria on non-resident income tax. Information checked 19 September 2026.