Buy a villa in Buenavista, Mijas
Buenavista is a gated villa neighbourhood in Mijas, on the hill above El Higuerón and Fuengirola. You live high up and in peace, with views over the sea and mountains, a short drive from the beaches and Málaga airport.
Short answer: Buenavista is a secured residential neighbourhood in the municipality of Mijas, above El Higuerón. According to sales information, many plots face south-east, with views over the sea and mountains from Benalmádena to Fuengirola. In October 2026, our listings include 14 homes and plots that give Buenavista as their location, from €425,000 to €1.95 million (median €1,147,000).
Sources: estate agents' sales information on Buenavista (consulted October 2026); Forbes España on El Higuerón; Imagine Marbella's own listings for the prices and numbers. Asking prices are not sale prices.
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Homes for sale in Buenavista
Here you see the homes and plots from €400,000 in our listings whose text gives Buenavista as the location. Many homes are sold discreetly: ask us what is available off-market.
Who is it for?
Is Buenavista right for you?
Ideal if you
- are looking for a villa with sea views in a gated neighbourhood
- are looking for a building plot to have a villa built yourself
- want to live close to Fuengirola and the airport, but higher up and quieter
- want to use the facilities of El Higuerón just below the neighbourhood
Less suitable if you
- want to do everything on foot: you need a car
- are looking for an apartment on the beach (then look at Carvajal or Torreblanca)
- expect a large choice: the neighbourhood is small
What is Buenavista?
Buenavista is a residential neighbourhood in the municipality of Mijas, on the hill above El Higuerón and Fuengirola. According to estate agents' sales information it is a gated neighbourhood with CCTV, controlled access and patrols. The neighbourhood consists mainly of villas, supplemented by smaller new-build projects and a few building plots.
Because of the high location, many homes and plots face south-east, with views over the sea and the mountains, from Benalmádena and Torremolinos to Fuengirola.
Listings and prices
In our listings of October 2026 there are 14 homes and plots that give Buenavista as their location: 5 villas, 3 apartments, 3 penthouses and 3 building plots. Of these, 8 are new build. Asking prices range from €425,000 to €1,950,000, with a median of about €1,147,000.
If you buy a plot, have it checked beforehand what may be built and how long the permit takes. That partly determines the real cost of your villa.
Location and accessibility
Just below Buenavista lies El Higuerón, with the five-star hotel, the sports club, the spa and the restaurants of the resort. According to Forbes España, that resort is 15 minutes from Málaga airport. You reach the beaches and the centre of Fuengirola in a few minutes by car.
The historic village Mijas Pueblo lies further inland in the mountains. For a quiet villa neighbourhood on the other side of Mijas, look at Valtocado or Sierrezuela.
What to look out for when buying
With a villa on a slope, look at the access, the number of steps and the orientation. In a gated neighbourhood, ask what costs the community incurs for security and maintenance.
With new build, the developer must secure every payment before completion with a bank guarantee or insurance (Ley 38/1999). With every purchase, request the nota simple and check that all buildings are legally registered and what the community fees are. Proper legal checks are part of every purchase. If you want to rent out, first check whether there is a holiday rental licence . On top of the price, allow for roughly 8 to 9% buying costs for an existing home (7% transfer tax in Andalusia, plus notary, registry and lawyer) and about 12 to 13% on new build (10% VAT and 1.2% stamp duty).
Frequently asked questions about Buenavista
Where is Buenavista in Mijas?
Buenavista is in the municipality of Mijas, on the hill above El Higuerón and Fuengirola.
Is Buenavista a gated neighbourhood?
According to estate agents' sales information it is: with CCTV, controlled access and patrols.
What kind of homes can you find in Buenavista?
Mainly villas, plus a few apartments, penthouses and building plots. In our listings of October 2026, 8 of the 14 are new build.
What does a home in Buenavista cost?
In our listings, asking prices range from €425,000 to €1,950,000, with a median of about €1,147,000. These are asking prices, not sale prices.
How far is Buenavista from the airport?
The neighbourhood is above El Higuerón, which according to Forbes España is 15 minutes from Málaga airport. From Buenavista, allow a few minutes more.
What is the difference with El Higuerón?
El Higuerón is the resort neighbourhood with the hotel and mainly apartments. Buenavista lies above it and is a quieter villa neighbourhood.
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