Apartamento

Ipanema is located in a privileged setting, with panoramic sea and mountain views, orientated for optimal natural light and sunshine. The 146 two and three bedroom apartments in this gated community range from garden and first floor properties to large penthouses with wrap-around terraces. The first phase was launched in summer 2020 and will include a full range of design and support services. The sense of quality and beautiful contemporary design of this stylish development is clear from the moment you arrive at the entrance. Designed for the optimal Costa del Sol lifestyle, Ipanema has the high-spec finishing and leisure amenities to match. The apartments are laid out in attractive low-rise blocks in which skilled architectural styling and build quality stand out. Each is orientated and positioned slightly differently, with sufficient space and lots of greenery in-between to create a sense of cohesion yet also an identity and privacy. A terraced effect on split levels adds to this feeling and allows different blocks to enjoy a variety of views that can take in the nearby Mediterranean Sea, the fairways of the Calanova Golf Club and the surrounding countryside. Ipanema offers a selection of ground floor, first and second floor apartments, and penthouses with a choice of two and three bedrooms. Design and detailing are impeccable, and interior space ranges from 87m to 115m, with large panoramic terraces. The wrap-around terraces of the penthouses are particularly impressive, as they offer full 360º views of the surroundings, and provide the space for a truly inspiring lifestyle setting complete with outdoor lounging and dining areas. It’s the ultimate in lifestyle. Quality of build, materials and design define the #puredesign philosophy in concept and execution, so you will find your home at Ipanema solidly constructed, beautiful and functional. Area Mijas Costa is one of the most popular destinations in Spain, so come if you’re looking for a lively location plus all the comforts of home while bathed in glorious sunshine. Covering twelve beaches in twelve kilometres, the first district along the Costa Mijas is the popular tourist town, Calahonda. Then moving East, Calypso, Riviera del Sol, Miraflores and Torrenueva then La Cala de Mijas — another destination filled with vibrant bars and restaurants. The coast hugs the rocky inland urbanizaciones (housing zones) of Los Claveles, El Chaparral, Los Farolas, El Faro, Calaburras, La Costa and La Ponderosa. Marbella is just a 15 minutes’ drive away and the whitewashed inland pueblos of Mijas, Coín and Alhaurín el Grande are also closeby. The Parque Acuatico Mijas (Mijas Water Park) is a favourite with kids, with water slides, wave pools and play islands. In Fuengirola, you can visit Bioparc Fuengirola, a highly respected zoo whose enclosures are as close to the natural habitat of its animals as possible. There are bars, restaurants and chiringuitos (beachside eateries) panning most of the strip. Due to the high volume of tourists and foreign residents, there’s a wide selection of cuisines from around the world. El Zoco commercial centre in Calahonda and markets in Cala de Mijas are great for shoppers. The entire area is dotted with golf courses and there are riding, tennis, bowls, water sports and plenty of excursions to keep you busy when not on the links. A coastal boardwalk, part of the Senda litoral de Malaga (Malaga Coastal path), connects all of the beaches for walkers. Property There are plenty of brand new, off-plot apartments in a serviced building or if you want more privacy, you might prefer an apartment in a gated community. Most of the region is built up with modern apartment blocks, although in Calahonda, there are also townhouses, villas and timeshares for sale. Transport Mijas Costa’s various districts are joined together by the A-7 coastal highway. A car is recommended if you want to get out and explore but not essential if you want to live near the beach and are happy to walk short distances in the heat. It’s serviced by Malaga and Gibraltar Airports and there are transfers and taxis from both available year round. Public transport in Mijas is limited to the bus service but both the 220 and 320 services will take you between Malaga, Marbella and Fuengirola. The AP-7 road has a toll charge. Health There are hospitals in both Marbella and Fuengirola; Calahonda and Cala de Mijas are the best local spots to find general practitioners and chemists. Living expenses The Eastern stretch of the Costa del Sol is generally less expensive in terms of housing. Most restaurants offer an affordable 3 course menú del día. Flights are run by budget airlines. Public transport is lower than in other European countries. It’s very easy to spend less here than in most parts of Europe.