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Area comparison · Costa del Sol
Marbella East vs Mijas: lifestyle, prices and new builds compared
Marbella East and Mijas are about 20 km apart on the Costa del Sol, and both make a great base: the same Mediterranean climate, the same airport and the coast's motorways on the doorstep. What sets them apart is the kind of life each one offers day to day.
Marbella East is especially good for the beach, families and peace and privacy; Mijas for frequent flyers, golf and families.
Which suits you
Choose it if you want
Marbella East
- Greener and calmer than central Marbella.
- A wide choice of villas.
- Blue Flag beaches, the Artola dunes and Cabopino marina.
Choose it if you want
Mijas
- More space for your money: the official average in Mijas is about €3,365 per m², against €4,528 in Marbella.
- Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses.
- Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers.
- Popular with holiday visitors, close to the airport and Fuengirola.
- Townhouses and family homes.
Side by side
- Character
- Marbella East: Blue Flag beaches, the Artola dunes and Cabopino marina.
- Mijas: Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers.
- Best for
- Marbella East: The beach, families and peace and privacy
- Mijas: Frequent flyers, golf and families
- Beach
- Marbella East: Blue Flag beaches, the Artola dunes and Cabopino marina.
- Mijas: La Cala’s long sandy beach and promenade.
- Golf
- Marbella East: Golf courses such as Santa Clara and Río Real nearby.
- Mijas: Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses.
- Mountains and views
- Both: Views from the hills behind
- Town life
- Marbella East: Neighbourhood shops, with a town close by
- Mijas: Local centres, shops and services
- Pace of life
- Marbella East: Greener and calmer than central Marbella.
- Mijas: A balance of buzz and calm
- Schools and families
- Marbella East: International schools and a family-oriented feel.
- Mijas: International schools and a strong family community.
- Getting around
- Marbella East: Car-based, with space and privacy
- Mijas: Partly walkable, with a car handy
- Málaga airport
- Marbella East: About 35 km in a straight line
- Mijas: About 15 km in a straight line
- Official price per m²
- Marbella East: €4,528 per m², up 71% in five years (+15.6% in a year; Marbella municipality)
- Mijas: €3,365 per m², up 77% in five years (+11.6% in a year; Mijas municipality)
- New developments
- Marbella East: 27 tracked, €458k to €11.9M
- Mijas: 91 tracked, €213k to €5.45M
- New-build delivery
- Marbella East: 7 key ready, others 2026 to 2028
- Mijas: 3 key ready, others 2026 to 2029
- Typical homes
- Marbella East: Beachfront villas, family apartments, townhouses, penthouses
- Mijas: Village townhouses, coastal apartments, villas, fincas
| Marbella East | Mijas | |
|---|---|---|
| Character | Blue Flag beaches, the Artola dunes and Cabopino marina. | Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers. |
| Best for | The beach, families and peace and privacy | Frequent flyers, golf and families |
| Beach | Blue Flag beaches, the Artola dunes and Cabopino marina. | La Cala’s long sandy beach and promenade. |
| Golf | Golf courses such as Santa Clara and Río Real nearby. | Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses. |
| Mountains and views | Both: Views from the hills behind | |
| Town life | Neighbourhood shops, with a town close by | Local centres, shops and services |
| Pace of life | Greener and calmer than central Marbella. | A balance of buzz and calm |
| Schools and families | International schools and a family-oriented feel. | International schools and a strong family community. |
| Getting around | Car-based, with space and privacy | Partly walkable, with a car handy |
| Málaga airport | About 35 km in a straight line | About 15 km in a straight line |
| Official price per m² | €4,528 per m², up 71% in five years (+15.6% in a year; Marbella municipality) | €3,365 per m², up 77% in five years (+11.6% in a year; Mijas municipality) |
| New developments | 27 tracked, €458k to €11.9M | 91 tracked, €213k to €5.45M |
| New-build delivery | 7 key ready, others 2026 to 2028 | 3 key ready, others 2026 to 2029 |
| Typical homes | Beachfront villas, family apartments, townhouses, penthouses | Village townhouses, coastal apartments, villas, fincas |
Price per m²: Official appraised value, Q2 2026, Ministry of Housing, published 17 September 2026, for the whole municipality, homes of all ages; the Ministry only publishes towns of over 25,000 people. Airport distances are straight-line estimates. New developments are the ones we track, with their published prices.
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Questions people ask
Should I buy in Marbella East or Mijas?
Both are strong choices; they suit different plans. Choose Marbella East if you want: greener and calmer than central Marbella; a wide choice of villas. Choose Mijas if you want: more space for your money; Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses.
How do property prices compare in Marbella East and Mijas?
The official average appraised value is about €4,528 per m² in Marbella (71% up over five years) and €3,365 per m² in Mijas (77% up) (Official appraised value, Q2 2026, Ministry of Housing, published 17 September 2026). New builds usually cost more than these averages, which cover homes of all ages.
How far are Marbella East and Mijas from Málaga airport?
Marbella East is about 35 km from Málaga airport and Mijas about 15 km, in a straight line. The two are about 20 km apart.
How many new developments are there in Marbella East and Mijas?
We track 27 new developments in Marbella East (€458k to €11.9M) and 91 new developments in Mijas (€213k to €5.45M). Each profile shows prices, payment plans and delivery dates.
Are Marbella East and Mijas good for families?
Marbella East: international schools and a family-oriented feel. Mijas: international schools and a strong family community.