Area guide · Mijas

El Chaparral

Golf, beach, and community living on the Mijas coastline.

New developments
9
tracked here
Per m²
€3,365
+77% in five years, Mijas
Málaga airport
25km
straight line

El Chaparral at a glance

We track 9 new developments in El Chaparral, priced from €341,000 at Altos del Chaparral to €2,600,000 at El Chaparral Bespoke Villas.

The median entry price of the 9 priced developments is €905,000.

Of these, 1 is key ready, 1 is due in 2027 and 1 in 2028 or later, and 6 have a delivery date still to be published.

The official average appraised value of homes in the Mijas municipality is €3,365 per m², up 77% over five years and 11.6% higher than a year earlier (Official appraised value, Q2 2026, Ministry of Housing, published 17 September 2026).

El Chaparral is about 25 km from Málaga airport in a straight line.

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New developments in El Chaparral

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The guide

Living in El Chaparral

El Chaparral is a well-established residential community on the Mijas Costa, centred around the El Chaparral Golf Club and its challenging links-style course designed by Pepe Gancedo. The area enjoys a prime position between La Cala de Mijas and Fuengirola, offering residents the best of coastal living with excellent amenities and a strong sense of community.

Properties in El Chaparral range from apartments that suit holiday homes or rentals to spacious villas overlooking the golf course and the coast. The area has benefited from steady development that has maintained a balanced mix of permanent residents and holiday homeowners, creating a vibrant community that remains active throughout the year.

El Chaparral's appeal lies in its combination of lifestyle value and location. The beach is within walking distance, the golf course is on the doorstep, and the commercial centres of both Fuengirola and La Cala provide comprehensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options. For buyers seeking an active, social lifestyle in a well-connected coastal setting, El Chaparral offers compelling value.

What stands out

  • 01Golf course
  • 02Beach walking distance
  • 03Strong community
  • 04Between La Cala & Fuengirola
  • 05Good rental potential
  • 06Year-round lifestyle

Homes you will find

  • Golf apartments
  • Villas
  • Townhouses
  • Penthouses

Price per m²: Official appraised value, Q2 2026, Ministry of Housing, published 17 September 2026. Homes of all ages.

Questions about El Chaparral

Are there new developments in El Chaparral?

Yes. We track 9 in El Chaparral, from €341,000 at Altos del Chaparral, and 1 is key ready.

What are property prices like in El Chaparral?

Across the Mijas municipality, the official average appraised value is €3,365 per m² for homes of all ages (Official appraised value, Q2 2026, Ministry of Housing, published 17 September 2026); new builds usually sit above it.

Why buy property in El Chaparral?

El Chaparral is known for golf course, beach walking distance, strong community, between La Cala & Fuengirola and good rental potential.

How far is El Chaparral from Málaga airport?

About 25 km in a straight line, along the A-7 and AP-7 coastal roads.