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Area comparison · Costa del Sol
Marbella vs Mijas: lifestyle, prices and new builds compared
Marbella and Mijas are about 25 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 is especially good for town life, life on foot and families; Mijas for frequent flyers, golf and families.
Which suits you
Choose it if you want
Marbella
- A real town: historic Old Town, orange-tree plazas and shops open all year.
- Walk to the beach, the Old Town and restaurants without a car.
- International schools and private hospitals close by.
Choose it if you want
Mijas
- Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses.
- Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers.
- Townhouses and family homes.
- More space for your money: the official average in Mijas is about €3,365 per m², against €4,528 in Marbella.
- La Cala’s long sandy beach and promenade.
Side by side
- Character
- Marbella: A real town: historic Old Town, orange-tree plazas and shops open all year.
- Mijas: Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers.
- Best for
- Marbella: Town life, life on foot and families
- Mijas: Frequent flyers, golf and families
- Beach
- Marbella: Beaches close at hand
- Mijas: La Cala’s long sandy beach and promenade.
- Golf
- Marbella: Golf within a short drive
- Mijas: Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses.
- Mountains and views
- Both: Views from the hills behind
- Town life
- Marbella: A real town: historic Old Town, orange-tree plazas and shops open all year.
- Mijas: Local centres, shops and services
- Pace of life
- Marbella: Lively, with dining and nightlife
- Mijas: A balance of buzz and calm
- Schools and families
- Marbella: International schools and private hospitals close by.
- Mijas: International schools and a strong family community.
- Getting around
- Marbella: Walk to the beach, the Old Town and restaurants without a car.
- Mijas: Partly walkable, with a car handy
- Málaga airport
- Marbella: About 40 km in a straight line
- Mijas: About 15 km in a straight line
- Official price per m²
- Marbella: €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: 78 tracked, €375k to €20.9M
- Mijas: 91 tracked, €213k to €5.45M
- New-build delivery
- Marbella: 16 key ready, others 2026 to 2029
- Mijas: 3 key ready, others 2026 to 2029
- Typical homes
- Marbella: Luxury villas, penthouses, apartments, townhouses
- Mijas: Village townhouses, coastal apartments, villas, fincas
| Marbella | Mijas | |
|---|---|---|
| Character | A real town: historic Old Town, orange-tree plazas and shops open all year. | Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers. |
| Best for | Town life, life on foot and families | Frequent flyers, golf and families |
| Beach | Beaches close at hand | La Cala’s long sandy beach and promenade. |
| Golf | Golf within a short drive | Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses. |
| Mountains and views | Both: Views from the hills behind | |
| Town life | A real town: historic Old Town, orange-tree plazas and shops open all year. | Local centres, shops and services |
| Pace of life | Lively, with dining and nightlife | A balance of buzz and calm |
| Schools and families | International schools and private hospitals close by. | International schools and a strong family community. |
| Getting around | Walk to the beach, the Old Town and restaurants without a car. | Partly walkable, with a car handy |
| Málaga airport | About 40 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 | 78 tracked, €375k to €20.9M | 91 tracked, €213k to €5.45M |
| New-build delivery | 16 key ready, others 2026 to 2029 | 3 key ready, others 2026 to 2029 |
| Typical homes | Luxury villas, penthouses, apartments, townhouses | 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 or Mijas?
Both are strong choices; they suit different plans. Choose Marbella if you want: a real town: historic Old Town, orange-tree plazas and shops open all year; walk to the beach, the Old Town and restaurants without a car. Choose Mijas if you want: Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses; close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers.
How do property prices compare in Marbella 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 and Mijas from Málaga airport?
Marbella is about 40 km from Málaga airport and Mijas about 15 km, in a straight line. The two are about 25 km apart.
How many new developments are there in Marbella and Mijas?
We track 78 new developments in Marbella (€375k to €20.9M) and 91 new developments in Mijas (€213k to €5.45M). Each profile shows prices, payment plans and delivery dates.
Are Marbella and Mijas good for families?
Marbella: international schools and private hospitals close by. Mijas: international schools and a strong family community.