What to know before you go. This is a guide to La Cala de Mijas in Spains Costa del Sol. What to see, what to do, activities, accommodation, package holidays, all the outdoor markets, music venues and festival. It’s all here.
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Information on La Cala de Mijas
La Cala de Mijas is a charming coastal town on the Costa del Sol that offers several enticing reasons to consider it for your holidays:
With its tranquil beaches, authentic Spanish charm, diverse gastronomy, golfing opportunities, natural beauty, family-friendly atmosphere, and convenient location, La Cala de Mijas provides a delightful holiday experience for those seeking a more relaxed and traditional coastal getaway.
La Cala de Mijas only has a a couple of hotels but a large amount of holiday lets. When choosing a holiday check the location and find one that suits your needs. La Cala de Mijas has apartments and villa’s that go miles back from the village centre so it’s best to look for accommodation in the village. If you have a young family this is an excellent resort.
There’s not much choice of hotels in La Cala de Mijas. Vik Gran and Hotel Carman are 2 of the hotels on offer by package holiday companies.
Vik Gran Hotel Costa Del Sol enjoys a privileged position on the beachfront of Playa de la Butibamba. Set in a peaceful location and surrounded by a number of restaurants and bars, this hotel is a perfect pick for those looking for a laid back holiday in the Spanish sun.
Located in Mijas, Hotel Carmen is near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Playa El Bombo and Playa de La Cala - El Torreón. This hotel is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Marbella Old Town and 15.8 mi (25.4 km) from La Carihuela.
Located in La Cala de Mijas, MI CAPRICHO 4B BEACHFRONT - Apartment with sea view - Costa del Sol - provides accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, a restaurant and access to a garden with a year-round outdoor pool. This apartment offers free private parking and a 24-hour front desk.
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If Package holidays are not your thing then La Cala de Mijas has an exceptionally high choice of apartment and villa’s of all sizes and below are some of the best holiday letting agents in the business. Transfers are around 40 minutes from Malaga airport. click here for transfer options
What to know before you go. All the best places to visit in La Cala de Mijas Click / tap on the buttons below for more information and directions only.
La Cala has a modern village centre with ample parking, a supermarket, shops, bars and restaurants all around away from the beach. During the summer months the population swells but the village seems to deal with the increase ok. For more information and directions to La Cala de Mijas click / tap the image or click / tap the button below for directions only.
The boardwalk opened in 2016 and runs from La Cala to Calahonda. The start is on the beach next to the watch tower. There are plans to connect the boardwalk to Cabopina from Calahonda and from Cabopino to Marbella. Well worth a walk and there are bar's and restaurants along the way. For more information and directions to the Boardwalk click / tap the image or click / tap the button below for directions only.
The watchtower at La Cala de Mijas is situated on the beach near the cafe bar's and next to the Board walk. For more information and directions to the watch tower click / tap the image or click / tap the button below for directions only.
All ways a good starting point. For more information and directions to the Tourist information centre click / tap the image or click / tap the button below for directions only.
The beach at La Cala de Mijas is over 2 kms long and its a good quality beach. The promenade next to the beach is very well maintained and has a pirate ship climbing frame for the kids. For more information and directions to the beach click / tap the image or click / tap the button below for directions only.
The outdoor market situation on the fairground.For more information and directions to the outdoor market click / tap the image or click / tap the button below for directions only.
The trainline does not extend to La Cala de Mijas and ends at Fuengirola.
La Cala de Mijas is a small village with two bus stops. Watch the video below on using the bus service.
there are some great parking options in La Cala de Mijas and a lot of it is free or very cheap. Click below for all the options.
The day trips and attractions below are offered by Viator to open an account click here then grab a great day out or trip
Marbella is much more than the sun, the beach and fancy restaurants. Join this group tour to learn about the most unknown part of the city. History, fun facts and a a little bit of mystery, why not? Delivered by a passionate local tour guide. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below
Bike tour around Marbella including the old town and a tour around the famous rich mans playground Puerto Banus. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below
Our scooters are each year news, and our workshop is constantly checking and keeping them at the best conditions. We are an Italian team, that's why we have introduced this year our glamour Piaggio Vespa Et2. Would you like to discover Marbella with a fancy Vespa??
Skip an evening out in the Marbella bars, and take an evening stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tour instead. Timed to catch the sun casting its final rays on the coast, the Marbella Bay tour combines impressive scenery with paddling on the water alongside a guide. A drink at a local beach bar completes the fun. You can be as relaxed or as active as you like.
Sail, feel how the wind moves the boat with no more noise than the boat breaking the waves. It enjoys spectacular views of Marbella and its mountains from the sea. Sun, crystal clear waters, sea breeze, a good swim in the high seas, enjoy a ride on a paddle surf board, snorkel, enjoy the sun in search of dolphins or simply relax and enjoy an unforgettable sunset.
Jet ski hire from Marbella port. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below.
A mix of different types of fish. Salmorejo casero - Salmorejo is the Andulisian variant of gazpacho. Flautitas de pollo con guacamole Chicharrones de chiclana - fried pieces of marinated pork meat. Lomo de orzo - orzo loin Lomo de
With our guided tours you can enjoy an incredible view of Marbella that you can only reach with our buggies and at the same time you will feel the adrenaline that gives off driving on impossible roads. For information, prices & tickets click / tap below.
on this small-group catamaran excursion with dolphin watching. Relax aboard the comfortable boat or get into a more active pace with free use of snorkel gear and stand up paddle boards. Your crew will keep an eye out for dolphins, which can be seen when conditions are right. A fun trip to enjoy with friends and family. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below.
Enjoy a relaxing half day aboard the yacht Ohana. Spend three hours aboard your vessel, which will travel off the coast of Marbella, offering great views of the coastline and inland mountains……
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Flamenco Marbella was formed by the award-winning team of Flamenco Benalmadena. Well known for their fantastic shows, the performances have now moved to Marbella.……
Savor the beauty of Estepona Bay during the golden hour of sunset with this romantic mini-cruise. Relax on board with a glass of cava and fresh seafood tapas ……
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Explore the mountaintop towns of Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda on a full-day tour from Costa del Sol.
Brave a walk along the notorious Caminito del Rey on this full-day tour from Malaga. Follow your guide along the ‘King’s Pathway’,
Most towns have an outdoor market on the Costa del Sol. click / tap below for more information on all the main markets.
All the main venue's on the Costa del Sol for music concerts including Starlite in Marbella.
There are over 3000 fairs & festivals on the Costa del Sol here is just a few