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El Chaparral · 3 to 4 bed · Delivery from Q1 2027
Area comparison · Costa del Sol
Mijas vs Fuengirola: lifestyle, prices and new builds compared
Mijas and Fuengirola are about 6 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.
Mijas is especially good for frequent flyers, golf and families; Fuengirola for life on foot, frequent flyers and buzz and dining.
Which suits you
Choose it if you want
Mijas
- Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses.
- Townhouses and family homes.
- A calmer, more private pace.
- A wide choice of villas.
- More space for your money: the official average in Mijas is about €3,365 per m², against €3,758 in Fuengirola.
Choose it if you want
Fuengirola
- Busy all year with diverse dining and a multicultural feel.
- An 8 km promenade and a proper town centre on foot.
- Shops, cafés and services all year.
Side by side
- Character
- Mijas: Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers.
- Fuengirola: An 8 km promenade and a proper town centre on foot.
- Best for
- Mijas: Frequent flyers, golf and families
- Fuengirola: Life on foot, frequent flyers and buzz and dining
- Beach
- Mijas: La Cala’s long sandy beach and promenade.
- Fuengirola: Beach life is a highlight
- Golf
- Mijas: Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses.
- Fuengirola: Golf a short drive along the coast
- Mountains and views
- Mijas: Views from the hills behind
- Fuengirola: A flat, easy coastal setting
- Town life
- Mijas: Local centres, shops and services
- Fuengirola: A real town centre, lively all year
- Pace of life
- Mijas: A balance of buzz and calm
- Fuengirola: Busy all year with diverse dining and a multicultural feel.
- Schools and families
- Mijas: International schools and a strong family community.
- Fuengirola: International schools within easy reach
- Getting around
- Mijas: Partly walkable, with a car handy
- Fuengirola: An 8 km promenade and a proper town centre on foot.
- Málaga airport
- Mijas: About 15 km in a straight line
- Fuengirola: About 20 km in a straight line
- Official price per m²
- Mijas: €3,365 per m², up 77% in five years (+11.6% in a year; Mijas municipality)
- Fuengirola: €3,758 per m², up 79% in five years (+14.8% in a year; Fuengirola municipality)
- New developments
- Mijas: 91 tracked, €213k to €5.45M
- Fuengirola: 36 tracked, €282k to €3.89M
- New-build delivery
- Mijas: 3 key ready, others 2026 to 2029
- Fuengirola: 6 key ready, others 2027
- Typical homes
- Mijas: Village townhouses, coastal apartments, villas, fincas
- Fuengirola: Beachfront apartments, penthouses, townhouses, villas
| Mijas | Fuengirola | |
|---|---|---|
| Character | Close to Málaga airport, the handiest area here for frequent flyers. | An 8 km promenade and a proper town centre on foot. |
| Best for | Frequent flyers, golf and families | Life on foot, frequent flyers and buzz and dining |
| Beach | La Cala’s long sandy beach and promenade. | Beach life is a highlight |
| Golf | Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses. | Golf a short drive along the coast |
| Mountains and views | Views from the hills behind | A flat, easy coastal setting |
| Town life | Local centres, shops and services | A real town centre, lively all year |
| Pace of life | A balance of buzz and calm | Busy all year with diverse dining and a multicultural feel. |
| Schools and families | International schools and a strong family community. | International schools within easy reach |
| Getting around | Partly walkable, with a car handy | An 8 km promenade and a proper town centre on foot. |
| Málaga airport | About 15 km in a straight line | About 20 km in a straight line |
| Official price per m² | €3,365 per m², up 77% in five years (+11.6% in a year; Mijas municipality) | €3,758 per m², up 79% in five years (+14.8% in a year; Fuengirola municipality) |
| New developments | 91 tracked, €213k to €5.45M | 36 tracked, €282k to €3.89M |
| New-build delivery | 3 key ready, others 2026 to 2029 | 6 key ready, others 2027 |
| Typical homes | Village townhouses, coastal apartments, villas, fincas | Beachfront apartments, penthouses, townhouses, villas |
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 Mijas or Fuengirola?
Both are strong choices; they suit different plans. Choose Mijas if you want: Mijas Golf, El Chaparral and La Cala courses; townhouses and family homes. Choose Fuengirola if you want: busy all year with diverse dining and a multicultural feel; an 8 km promenade and a proper town centre on foot.
How do property prices compare in Mijas and Fuengirola?
The official average appraised value is about €3,365 per m² in Mijas (77% up over five years) and €3,758 per m² in Fuengirola (79% 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 Mijas and Fuengirola from Málaga airport?
Mijas is about 15 km from Málaga airport and Fuengirola about 20 km, in a straight line. The two are about 6 km apart.
How many new developments are there in Mijas and Fuengirola?
We track 91 new developments in Mijas (€213k to €5.45M) and 36 new developments in Fuengirola (€282k to €3.89M). Each profile shows prices, payment plans and delivery dates.
Are Mijas and Fuengirola good for families?
Mijas: international schools and a strong family community. Fuengirola: international schools within easy reach.