The happy place at the beach

Across the Araijanal urbanisation on Mijas Costa's beachfront strip, The Happy Place at the Beach delivers direct sand access with beach chairs, umbrellas, and a private pool steps from the terrace — an uncommon combination at this price point on the Costa del Sol.

The property is equipped as a full self-catering base: kitchen, washing machine, coffee machine, microwave, and dining table inside, plus outdoor play equipment and a kids' pool for families. Evenings lean toward the informal — darts, ping-pong, karaoke, and board games are all on-site.

Mijas Costa sits between Fuengirola's rail link (four kilometres east) and the quieter coves toward Calahonda. The AP-7 motorway exit keeps Málaga airport under thirty minutes by car; an airport shuttle is available through the property.