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Riviera del Sol Established Mijas Costa living between Calahonda and La Cala, built around Miraflores golf

Riviera del Sol is een kustgebied in de provincie Málaga, Andalusië, Spanje. Het ligt tussen de badplaatsen Fuengirola en Marbella. Het gebied staat bekend om zijn prachtige stranden, luxe villa's en golfbanen.

Riviera del Sol sits on the Mijas Costa coastline between Fuengirola and Marbella, immediately next to Calahonda and a short drive from La Cala de Mijas. It is a large, long-established residential area rather than a single gated development, made up of successive phases of apartment blocks, townhouses and villas built up around the Miraflores Golf Club course, with the AP-7/A-7 motorway running along its inland edge and the beach a few minutes' walk from the lower part of the urbanisation.

The area grew up alongside its golf course: Miraflores Golf Club, designed by Falco Nardi, opened in 1990 and remains the organising feature of the neighbourhood, with many of the streets and residential blocks arranged around its fairways. A commercial centre serving Riviera del Sol and neighbouring Calahonda has developed over the years into one of the coast's more varied dining strips, known locally for its concentration of international restaurants alongside the usual Spanish bars and cafes.

Day to day, residents rely on a mix of large supermarkets (Carrefour and Mercadona both have stores in the area) and smaller local shops, plus pharmacies such as Farmacia Riviera and Farmacia del Sol. The nearest schools are in the surrounding Mijas Costa area, including CEIP El Olmo, CEIP Jardín Botánico and IES Cala de Mijas for secondary education.

Waar is Riviera del Sol?

Luchthaven Malaga (AGP) approx. 41 km / 40 min via AP-7
Strand Playa de Calahonda-Riviera, walking distance from the lower part of the urbanisation
Supermarkt Carrefour and Mercadona in the local commercial centre
Scholen CEIP El Olmo and CEIP Jardín Botánico (infant/primary), IES Cala de Mijas (secondary)
Golf Miraflores Golf Club, on-site (designed by Falco Nardi, opened 1990)
Ziekenhuis Hospital Costa del Sol, Marbella (nearest major hospital serving Mijas Costa)
Vervoer Recommended; AP-7/A-7 access is direct but daily errands and commuting are easier with a car
Eigendomstypen Mainly apartments and townhouses across multiple phases from the 1980s-90s onward, with some villas near the golf course
Apotheek Farmacia Riviera and Farmacia del Sol

Wie woont er in Riviera del Sol?

A long-standing mix of northern European residents and retirees, many of whom bought here for the golf and the settled, low-key character of the area, alongside younger buyers and families drawn by the relatively central Mijas Costa location between Fuengirola and Marbella. Turnover is lower than in newer developments further along the coast, and a good share of owners use their property part-time or rent it out during the summer season.

Wat kun je doen in Riviera del Sol?

Eten & drinken

Riviera del Sol / Calahonda commercial centre Shared commercial strip known for a dense cluster of international restaurants (Indian, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Thai) alongside Spanish bars and cafes.
El Oceano Beach Club Long-running beachfront restaurant on this stretch of the Mijas Costa coast, popular for sea-view dining.

Sport & Fitness

Miraflores Golf Club 18-hole, par-71 course designed by Falco Nardi, opened in 1990; the area's defining sports amenity, open year-round.
El Chaparral Golf Club 18-hole, par-72 course a short drive away in the wider Mijas Costa area, an alternative for residents wanting a second course nearby.

Wellness

Farmacia Riviera Local pharmacy serving the urbanisation.
Farmacia del Sol Second pharmacy option within the area.

Kinderen & gezin

CEIP El Olmo State infant and primary school serving the Mijas Costa area.
IES Cala de Mijas State secondary school in nearby La Cala de Mijas.
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Veelgestelde vragen

What type of properties are available in Riviera del Sol?

The area is made up mainly of apartments and townhouses built across several phases from the 1980s and 1990s onward, with some villas on the higher ground closer to the golf course. It is not a single branded development, so property age, style and size vary considerably between phases.

Is Riviera del Sol close to the beach?

Yes. The lower part of the urbanisation is within easy walking distance of Playa de Calahonda, and the coastal path connects through to the beaches around Calahonda and La Cala de Mijas.

What is there to do locally?

Miraflores Golf Club, an 18-hole course designed by Falco Nardi that opened in 1990, is the area's main amenity. The shared Riviera del Sol/Calahonda commercial centre has a well-known cluster of international restaurants alongside Spanish bars and cafes, and the beach and coastal walkway are close by.

How far is Riviera del Sol from Marbella and Fuengirola?

It sits roughly midway between the two, with direct access to the AP-7 and A-7. Both towns are a short drive away, making it a practical base for reaching either.

Are there supermarkets and everyday services nearby?

Yes. Carrefour and Mercadona both have stores serving the area, along with pharmacies including Farmacia Riviera and Farmacia del Sol, and the wider range of shops in the Riviera del Sol/Calahonda commercial centre.

What are community fees like in Riviera del Sol?

Fees vary by community depending on the building's age, size and shared facilities (pool, gardens, security), so they should be checked property by property rather than assumed from a general range.

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