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Traditional white-village houses
Homes in Mijas Pueblo with whitewashed facades, tiled roofs and access via narrow streets, protected by the municipal rules of the traditional centre.
Costa del Sol · Coast and inland
Renovations in Mijas and Mijas Costa: villas, developments and pueblo houses
Mijas is a very large municipality with two realities: the coastal strip (La Cala, Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, Miraflores) with developments and villas, and Mijas Pueblo, the mountain side with traditional houses. Our work adapts to the typology and urban context of each area.
Local context
Many private developments
On the coastal Mijas side, private developments dominate: townhouses in Calahonda, villas in La Cala Golf, apartments in Miraflores and residential towers in Las Lagunas. Each development usually keeps its own aesthetic rules and working hours.
Mijas Pueblo, by contrast, retains the layout and appearance of the traditional Andalusian white village. Interventions here must respect the municipal conservation regulations and adapt to access through narrow streets, with specific logistical solutions.
Much of the Mijas municipality is organised into private developments with internal rules (facade style, colours, roofs, pool use). We coordinate every renovation with the community so that internal regulations are respected.
Typical property types
Common property types in Mijas
The size and variety of the municipality give rise to very different property types, from the traditional pueblo house to golf-course villas.
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Villas in golf developments
Single-family homes with plot and pool in La Cala Golf, Riviera del Sol or Sitio de Calahonda, within developments with their own aesthetic rules.
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Apartments in gated communities
Flats and duplexes in residential complexes in Calahonda, Miraflores or Las Lagunas, with common areas, pool and specific internal rules for works.
Two very different housing types
Whitewashed hillside houses and coastal communities
Mijas renovations split cleanly between traditional pueblo housing on the slope and modern developments down on the coast, each with its own structural, access and finish logic.
Two routes
Villa in a development or house in Mijas Pueblo
The way we plan a renovation in Mijas depends on where in the municipality the home sits. These are the two routes we follow most often.
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Villa in a Costa development
In La Cala Golf, Riviera del Sol or Calahonda works take place on a plot and must respect the development aesthetic rulebook (facade colours, roof tile types, pool, enclosures).
- 01 Review of the internal development rulebook
- 02 Technical visit to home and plot
- 03 Project and community authorisation handling
- 04 Execution with schedule and locked milestones
- 05 Handover coordinated with gardening and pool
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House in Mijas Pueblo
In the white village, access via very narrow streets and the protected traditional appearance shape logistics and material palette. We work with small vehicles and respect whitewashing and carpentry.
- 01 Checking the municipal rules of the historic centre
- 02 Material logistics plan for narrow streets
- 03 Municipal authorisation for facade work
- 04 Execution respectful of the traditional appearance
- 05 Handover with joint walkthrough and final touches
Key facts about Mijas
A municipality with three construction speeds
Mijas stretches from the hills to the coast. These four points sum up why the technical work changes so much depending on the zone.
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Large municipality
The municipality covers pueblo, costa and countryside, with very different property types and very different access conditions.
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Strong aesthetic rules
Coastal developments apply rulebooks on facade, roof and pool; the pueblo keeps municipal protection of the traditional centre.
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Housing tied to golf
A large share of the coastal residential stock is linked to golf courses and gated complexes with demanding common areas.
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International ownership
Many owners live abroad for part of the year and need multilingual communication and regular reporting.
Renovation guide
Planning a renovation in Mijas
Mijas is a very large, dispersed municipality split into two complementary realities: Mijas Pueblo, the hillside white village with traditional houses, and Mijas Costa, structured into private developments next to the sea and the golf courses. Common renovation triggers include modernising second-hand villas, updating installations in 1980s-90s apartments and, in the pueblo, rehabilitating traditional houses while preserving local character.
On the Costa, much of the housing stock sits inside private developments with aesthetic and working-hour rules affecting facade colours, roof tiles, pools and enclosures. In Mijas Pueblo, access via very narrow streets shapes the logistics: works often need small vehicles, waste must be removed within specific time windows and the municipal rules protecting the traditional centre must be respected throughout.
When requesting a quote it is useful to clarify the exact location (pueblo or development), hand over the community rulebook and define the expected finish level. For international owners who are not resident year-round, agreed site reports and stable technical direction are highly valued. In the pueblo, any facade change requires planning for the municipal authorisation from day one.
Historic core
Whitewashed houses that condition the entire project
The traditional core of Mijas is built from whitewashed houses with thick lime walls, narrow accesses and a cadastral layout that any renovation must respect from the first drawing onwards.
Renovation process
How we organise a villa renovation in Mijas
In development villas the process needs to flow with the community, landscaping and often other professionals already engaged by the owner. We always work in five defined steps.
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Technical visit and rulebook review
Visit to the villa and advance reading of the development rulebook to set aesthetic and logistical limits before drafting.
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Chapter and finish specification
Breakdown quote with locked finish levels: worktops, flooring, carpentry, concealed HVAC and pool if applicable.
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Municipal and community authorisations
We handle the corresponding municipal licence and the development authorisation for external works or facade changes.
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Coordinated on-site execution
Dedicated technical direction, coordination with existing gardeners and pool specialists and access protocols for development security.
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Delivery and ongoing maintenance plan
Documentary handover, joint walkthrough with the owner and recommended maintenance plan for HVAC, pool and outdoor areas.
Districts and urbanisations
Areas of Mijas where we work
We work both on the coastal side and in the mountain side of the municipality.
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La Cala de Mijas
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Calahonda
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Miraflores
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Las Lagunas
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Mijas Pueblo
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Riviera del Sol
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La Cala Golf
Nearby areas
Other locations along the Costa del Sol where we work
Frequently asked
Common questions about renovations in Mijas
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Can I change the colour or the facade cladding of my villa in the development?
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Many Mijas Costa developments have internal rules limiting colours, materials and roof elements. Before drafting any facade change we request the current community rules and handle the corresponding authorisation.
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Do you also work in Mijas Pueblo with its narrow streets?
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Yes. In Mijas Pueblo we plan material access with small vehicles, coordinate with the council for possible temporary road closures and respect the municipal regulations that protect the traditional pueblo.
Free, no-obligation quote
Renovation for your villa, apartment or pueblo house in Mijas?
You will receive an initial cost estimate within 24 hours and a free on-site technical visit to assess your case.