La Cala de Mijas Area Guide
Originally a charming old fishing pueblo, although now a bustling village, La Cala de Mijas still retains a lot of its original identity with its small fisherman's cottages and small tapas bars, restaurants and chiringitos. La Cala is not on the "Tourist route" but is centrally situated to all the amenities of the Costa del Sol. Being only 20 minutes from Malaga International Airport, 15 minutes from Marbella and only 5 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Fuengirola, with all the amenities you could possibly wish for including the longest promenade in Southern Spain.
For golf lovers, La Cala is the perfect location as is situated within the "Triangle of Golf" district with numerous golf courses within 10 minutes of each other. These include the prestigious Santana Golf and Country Club, set in an exclusive development of villas and a small complex of luxury apartments, set amidst its superb 18 hole golf course. Close by is the ever popular Mijas Golf with its two 18 hole golf course and soon to include a third 18 hole Championship course.
La Cala is well renowned for its excellent safe golden sandy beaches and the warm Mediterranean sea which is ideal for families with children. Also close by for a family is the water park in Fuengirola for a terrific day out in the sun.
La Cala is well renowned for its excellent safe golden sandy beaches and the warm Mediterranean sea which is ideal for families with children. Also close by for a family is the water park in Fuengirola for a terrific day out in the sun.