Modern Villa with views in El Faro, Mijas Costa

El Faro: Location and surroundings of this property

The El Faro de Calaburra-Chaparral area forms the coastal zone that extends from the border of the municipality of Fuengirola to the current urban centre of La Cala de Mijas. With almost 5 km of coast and 25 minutes by car from Malaga airport and Marbella, it is an area with a privileged and strategic location. Between the bay of Fuengirola and the bay of Mijas is the Punta de Calaburras, a rocky headland with two important and historical architectural landmarks: the old watchtower from the Middle Ages and the Calaburra lighthouse. About 500 meters from the sea and surrounded by pine forests, the different urbanizations that make up the area of Calaburra-El Chaparral extend along the 5 km of coast. Urbanizations, mainly consisting of independent villas, with an average plot size of 500 to 1500 m2 and an average built area of 300m2. In addition to the construction of villas, there are also new developments of holiday apartments and medium and high quality housing estates. Most of the villas in this area, and practically all the apartments, have panoramic sea views and are a maximum of 15 minutes walk from the impressive and varied beaches. The El Chaparral Golf Club stands out, one of the most quality and prestigious clubs on the Costa del Sol. This area will undoubtedly satisfy the needs of golf, sports and nature lovers, with the advantages of living near the sea without having to give up great cultural and gastronomic offers.