La Cala de Mijas: apartments and villas on the Costa del Sol

La Cala de Mijas is a coastal district of the Mijas municipality, with a small town centre, a beach promenade and golf courses nearby. It tends to feel calmer and more residential than Fuengirola, and buyers include northern Europeans who live here year-round. The A-7 and AP-7 roads connect it with Málaga's airport, about 30 minutes away.

The neighbours are Fuengirola, Marbella, Estepona and Benahavís, with Málaga to the east. Granada is inland and a longer drive, so treat it as a different market.

Foreigners can buy freely, but need an NIE and a Spanish bank account. Approximate costs, to verify locally:

• Resale: Andalusian transfer tax of about 7%.
• New build: VAT of 10% plus stamp duty of just over 1%.
• Notary and registry costs, plus legal fees.
• Non-residents pay an annual tax on property they do not rent out, in addition to the local IBI.

Spain's golden visa ended on 3 April 2025. Ask the community administrator about arrears, and check whether the plot is urban land with a licence for building. See the Spain buying guide and mortgage page.

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