Mijas Costa is a 12 kilometre coastline between Fuengirola and Marbella East. It continues to be a popular choice because of its excellent value for money properties. There are several ‘villages’ that have developed over the years each having a good range of facilities and amenities. These include La Cala, Miraflores, Riviera del Sol and Calahonda. Lets see why holiday in Mijas Costa is so good!
Mijas Costa is a modern resort, much of which has been constructed in the last twenty years. What it’s lacking in culture and historical buildings, it more than makes up in an infrastructure designed to cater for holidaymakers. And if you want to soak up some of the local Andalusian culture, you can hop on a bus or grab a rental car and visit the nearby resorts of Marbella, Fuengirola and Mijas Pueblo.
Lazy beach holiday lovers will appreciate holiday in Mijas. You have both the beach and excellent amenities on your doorstep.
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Mijas Costa area guide
The popular resort of Calahonda is situated around halfway between Marbella and Fuengirola. It’s a very popular resort for both British holidaymakers and expat residents. The beach here is a mix of sand and pebbles. The sprawling resort starts beachside and reaches across the highway and up into the rolling hills behind. Just along from Calahonda, towards Marbella, you can walk to the pretty Cabopino beach and harbour, with its popular beach restaurants, bars and cafes. Heading towards Fuengirola, you come to Calypso, a small urbanisation of villas and apartments. There is a little supermarket, bars and restaurants and a sunday market, held in the little roadside commercial centre.
The next resort is that of Riviera del Sol-Miraflores. Two urbanisations practically rolled into one. Miraflores is home to the Miraflores Golf and Bowling Club. There is also a beach and country club, which offers lots of activities for non-members. The area has lots of bars and restaurants to choose from, and of course the beach is on your doorstep.
Next stop along Mijas Costa is the charming residential neighbourhood of El Chaparral. Built around El Chaparral Golf, the quiet, leafy urbanisation is a lot less commercial than its neighbours.
Holiday in Mijas is an excellent all-round destination. It enjoys a village feel, with excellent amenities, a long stretch of golden sandy beach and heaps of restaurants, bars and beach cafes to choose from. There is a popular children’s park in La Cala, with a little cafe where parents can sit back and relax, while children play. During the summer months, the park often organises fun activities such as face painting, games and bouncy castles. There is a large market every Saturday in the fairground and throughout July and August there is a beachside market and during a week in August, a Medieval Market is held in the main square with food, music, artisan stalls and children’s activities.
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Golf on your holiday in Mijas
Golf is a big feature of life for the inhabitants of Mijas Costa. The Costa del Sol is renowned for being one of the best golfing regions in Europe, and Mijas Costa boasts four world-class courses within a short radius, including Tamisa Golf and La Siesta Golf Course. The climate and beautiful landscape make golfing a pleasure even for beginners, with the ever-inviting 19th hole at the clubhouse the perfect way to wrap up a round.
Along the coast, the endless beaches each have their own character, from the rockier, more deserted beaches to the east of the region to the more popular, softer and wider affairs that are located in La Cala and Riviera del Sol. Along the promenades of these resorts wafts the memorable aroma of grilled fish, freshly caught that morning and delivered to your plates with the minimum of fuss and expense, and the maximum taste. The ubiquitous Irish bars and British cafés serve up every comfort from home you can imagine.
Mijas Costa is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Spain. If you are looking for a quiet holiday, you might find it a bit crowded during the peak months of July and August. Holiday in Mijas is an ideal family destination, with lots to do and within easy reach.
You will need to hire a car if you want to get out and explore. However, it is not essential if you just want to enjoy a lazy week in the sun.
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