Coto Homes, El Coto: affordable new-build apartments in Mijas near Fuengirola
Apartments with 1 to 3 bedrooms, energy rating A and a wellness area, a 7-minute drive from Fuengirola centre. Completion scheduled for October 2028.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
About Coto Homes
A new-build apartment on the Costa del Sol for €285,000: that is getting rare, but Coto Homes offers it. According to the description the development has 50 homes in El Coto, a quiet urbanisation in Mijas that borders Fuengirola. The apartments have 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms, with a garage space and storage room. There are no sea views, and no beach within walking distance either. What you do get: a modern, energy-efficient home close to a fully fledged town.
The three homes in our data are all on the first floor and have energy rating A. The 1-bedroom apartment measures 67 m² with a 10 m² terrace and costs €285,000. For 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 106 m² with a 20 m² terrace you pay €365,000. The largest home has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms over 139 m², with a 15 m² terrace, for €490,000. The sales description talks of generous terraces, but those figures are rather modest.
Where the development is generous is in the communal areas. There is a shared kitchen for residents and a social room for eating together or entertaining. The wellness area has indoor and outdoor gyms, a sauna and a relaxation room. There is also a communal pool, a barbecue area, a laundry room and a lift. The development is gated.
Amenities
- Communal pool
- Indoor and outdoor gym
- Sauna and relaxation room
- Shared kitchen and social room
- Barbecue area
- Gated complex
- Lift
- Garage space and storage room
- Laundry room
Coto Homes in figures
Coto Homes is one of the cheapest new developments in Mijas: only 5 projects in our comparison are cheaper per m². The median of €3,525 per m² is 29% below that for new builds in Mijas (€4,984, 55 projects) and even 5% below resale homes in Mijas (€3,717 per m², idealista, September 2026). So you pay no new-build premium here. The 1-bedroom apartment at €285,000 costs around €322,020 in total: €28,500 VAT, €3,420 stamp duty, €1,700 notary and €3,400 lawyer. Each extra bedroom costs on average €102,000. The downside is outdoor space: a 20 m² terrace at most, a median of 15% of the living area. Completion follows in 24 months, against a median of 14 in Mijas.
| Price | € 285.000 |
| VAT (IVA) 10% | € 28.500 |
| Stamp duty (AJD) 1.2% | € 3.420 |
| Notary and land registry (estimate) | € 1.700 |
| Lawyer 1% + VAT (estimate) | € 3.400 |
Around 13.0% on top of the price in total. All purchase costs explained.
| 1 bedroom | from €285,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | from €365,000 |
| 3 bedrooms | from €490,000 |
Terrace, solarium and garden combined, as a percentage of the living area (median). That is more than 13% of new developments in Mijas. Largest outdoor space: 20 m².
Planned completion October 2028. For half of the new developments in Mijas, completion is within 14 months.
Calculated by Imagine Marbella on 20 October 2026 from the current supply of 55 new developments in Mijas and the average asking price of resale homes in Mijas according to Idealista, September 2026. Costs are an estimate; we will prepare an exact calculation for you.
Location
El Coto lies in the eastern part of Mijas, on the border with Fuengirola, at around 61 metres above sea level. In practice it feels like a quiet edge of Fuengirola: residential streets, greenery and few tourists, but with all the amenities of a town close by. So you don't live on the coast, but you can get there quickly. If you winter here or want to live here all year, you have hospitals, schools and shops within a quarter of an hour. One thing to note: the description puts Fuengirola at around 5 km, whereas we measure the centre at 2.7 km by road.
What you notice day to day: Fuengirola centre is a 7-minute drive or a 33-minute walk. Los Boliches beach is 7 minutes by car or 39 minutes on foot. Aldi is a 4-minute drive or a 17-minute walk. St Anthony's College is 12 minutes away, Hospital Xanit 14 minutes. Málaga airport is 27 minutes away.
We will send you the exact location and the address of the sales office when you request Privé access or book a viewing.
Distances, measured by us
Measured from Coto Homes along real roads and footpaths, not as the crow flies.
| Destination | On foot | By car |
|---|---|---|
| Nearest beach (Playa de los Boliches) | 2.9 km, 39 min | 3.0 km, 7 min |
| Supermarket (ALDI) | 1.3 km, 17 min | 1.3 km, 4 min |
| International school (St Anthony's College) | 8.0 km, 12 min | |
| Hospital (Hospital Vithas Xanit International) | 12.2 km, 14 min | |
| Fuengirola town centre | 2.5 km, 33 min | 2.7 km, 7 min |
| Benalmádena marina | 17.0 km, 20 min | |
| Málaga city centre | 33.6 km, 30 min | |
| Marbella old town | 32.8 km, 28 min | |
| Málaga airport | 26.9 km, 27 min | |
| Gibraltar airport | 105.2 km, 84 min |
Calculated with OpenStreetMap routes without traffic, on 20 October 2026. Walking times over an hour are omitted.
Sun, light and views
Here the sun rises at 7:00 on 21 June and sets at 21:40, giving 14.7 hours of daylight. On 21 December you still have 9.7 hours, with the midday sun at 30° above the horizon. Coto Homes sits at around 61 metres above sea level.
None of the homes in our data has sea views. The orientation is not in the listings. Because all three are on the first floor, we check for each home how much sun the terrace gets and what has been built opposite.
Homes and finishes
The kitchen is fitted and supplied with hob, extractor hood and oven. Climate control comes from an Airzone system, with aerothermal heating. There is pre-installation for home automation, electric roller shutters in the bedrooms and a reinforced front door. The energy rating is A. Pre-installation means the home automation itself is not included, so budget for an extra cost if you want it. We request the building specification and check exactly what comes with the kitchen, because a fridge or dishwasher is not mentioned.
Payment schedule
As with most new builds on the Costa del Sol, you pay in instalments: a reservation deposit, a portion on signing the purchase contract and during construction, and the balance at the deed signing. Every payment before completion must be covered by a bank guarantee. We will send you the exact payment schedule for Coto Homes through Privé.
Available homes in Coto Homes
A selection, as of 20 October 2026. More homes are available than shown below; request the full price list.
| Type | Beds | Baths | Living area | Terrace | Garden | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | 1 | 1 | 67 m² | 10 m² | – | € 285.000 |
| Apartment | 2 | 2 | 106 m² | 20 m² | – | € 365.000 |
| Apartment | 3 | 2 | 139 m² | 15 m² | – | € 490.000 |
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Our honest verdict on Coto Homes
Strengths
- Entry from €285,000, 5% below the price per m² of resale homes in Mijas.
- Energy rating A with aerothermal heating and Airzone climate control.
- Fuengirola centre a 7-minute drive away, supermarket 4 minutes.
- Wellness area with sauna and gym, plus a shared kitchen for residents.
- Málaga airport 27 minutes away, handy for short stays.
Points to consider
- Small terraces of 10 to 20 m², despite the promise of generous terraces.
- No sea views, and the beach is a 39-minute walk away.
- Completion not until October 2028, a 24-month wait.
- Home automation is only pre-installed, not fitted.
- The sales description and our measurement differ on the distance to Fuengirola.
Who is Coto Homes right for?
Coto Homes suits buyers on a limited budget who still want something new, winter residents who want Fuengirola without living in the centre, and anyone looking for a first home as a base. Singles and couples will also find an affordable way in with the 1-bedroom apartment. Less suited to anyone after lots of outdoor space, sea views or a beach within walking distance.
Why buy through Imagine Marbella?
With us you pay exactly the same price as buying direct from the developer. Our fee is paid by the seller, not by you. What you get on top is what makes the difference.
- Independent. We are not tied to any development. We compare the entire market and tell you honestly when a project is not right for you.
- Stronger at the negotiating table. Whenever there is room to negotiate, on price, payment schedule, finishes or a parking space, we know the market, the sales figures and the developers. We defend your interests; the seller defends theirs.
- Free extra services. We check licences, bank guarantees and specifications, provide legal support in your own language and plan viewings around your travel dates.
- Beyond the handover. We follow the construction, the handover and the after-sales with you, so you are never on your own.
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Frequently asked questions about Coto Homes
Is Mijas a good place to live?
Mijas has three faces: the mountain village, the coast and the neighbourhoods that lean against Fuengirola. El Coto belongs to the last group: quiet living with Fuengirola's amenities a 7-minute drive away.
What is the difference between Mijas Pueblo and Mijas Costa?
Mijas Pueblo is the white village in the mountains, Mijas Costa the coastal strip and the neighbourhoods towards the sea. Coto Homes is in El Coto, on the Fuengirola side, so closer to the coast and town than to the village.
What does an apartment at Coto Homes cost with all costs included?
For the 1-bedroom apartment at €285,000, budget around €322,020, including 10% VAT, stamp duty, notary and lawyer. After that come the annual property tax and the owners' association fees.
When will Coto Homes be completed?
Completion is scheduled for October 2028. Until then you pay in instalments. We check that every payment is covered by a bank guarantee and that the completion date is in the contract.
Do I pay more if I buy Coto Homes through Imagine Marbella?
No. You pay the same price as buying directly from the seller. Through us you also get independent advice, legal guidance and aftercare.
What costs come on top of the price of a new-build home?
In Andalusia, a new build carries 10% VAT (IVA) and 1.2% stamp duty (AJD), plus notary, land registry and lawyer's fees. For the most affordable home in Coto Homes, that adds up to around 13.0%.
About the author
Geert Eeckeleers, Managing Director of Imagine Marbella. Since 2018 he has guided buyers on the Costa del Sol, in English, French, Dutch and Spanish.
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