Vad ar Riviera del Sol?
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.
Var ligger Riviera del Sol?
Vem bor i 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.
Vad kan man gora i Riviera del Sol?
Ata & dricka
Sport & Fitness
Halsa & valbefinnande
Barn & familj
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Vanliga fragor
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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