Coastline East: Calahonda, La cala de Mijas, Mijas Golf, Mijas Costa, Mijas Pueblo, Benalmadena

Coastline East: Calahonda, La cala de Mijas, Mijas Golf, Mijas Costa, Mijas Pueblo, Benalmadena

Coastline east towards Malaga

Mijas is a scenic trio of neighborhoods, each with its very distinct personality, but all particularly picturesque, dazzling white and truly Spanish. Mijas Pueblo – carrefully preserved Andalucian White village – steeped in the old Andalucian traditions and customs, is layered in the heart of the mountains, with spectacular sea views, narrow streets between white walls with blue flower pots and local boutiques, cozy little restaurants and bodegas, a main square with regular flamenco shows, its very own plaza de torros and even a chocolate factory.

Las Lagunas de Mijas is half distance between mountain and sea, an extensive, more commercial area, with some local industry and shopping centers, but still white, close to the Andalucian spirit and architecture and covered in green, purple red flowers and palm trees. Mijas Costa – with its central point La Cala de Mijas – covers 12 km along the coast, joining (from East to West) El Chaparral, La Cala, El Combo and Calahonda and takes in the two major urbanizations, Riviera del Sol and Sitio de Calahonda.

Towns and Urbanisations in Coastline East

La Cala de Mijas is one of the original fishing villages on the Costa del Sol, a charming place with a restored Moorish tower, a friendly atmosphere and lots of appeal. From its small “fishing village” roots, La Cala flourished into a beautiful beach resort, with a population of 10,000 – mostly British. All the amenities for family life are here: schools, a health center, public library, post office, shops, a cultural center, as well as many excellent bars and restaurants. In the hot summer months of July and August, every Saturday night the promenade of La Cala turns into a fairytale: classical music, flamenco dancing, with the Tower bathed in light and the moon reflecting into the sea.

The area of Benalmadena – Costa and Pueblo – is equally reach in beaches and chirrinquitos, as it is in historical landmarks and unique pieces of architecture. It is home to the Colomares Castle, the 33 meters tall Buddhist Benalmadena Stupa – the biggest Buddhist temple in Europe, the famous Moorish-style Benalmádena Marina, the stunning La Paloma Park – a themed garden with exotic birds and Selwo Marina – a sealife park modeled around different locations in South America. The original village is Benalmadena Pueblo – still with a traditional Spanish appearance – where one can enjoy fine dining in picturesque squares and awe-inspiring views of the coast and across the sea. Having a lot of activities and housing options to offer to families with children, golf-lovers and people in their golden years alike, Benalmadena and Mijas are usually high up on the list of preferred locations for permanent or second home buyers.

Towns and Urbanisations in Coastline East:

CALAHONDA

Calahonda- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 25 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Calanova Golf – Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min drive / Airport: 25 min/ Golf: 5-10 min walk / International School: 15 min drive

LA CALA/Mijas & MIJAS GOLF:

La Cala Golf- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 5 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

La Cala de Mijas- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min walk / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

La Cala Hills- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 5-10 min drive

El Chaparral- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 5 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

El Faro- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min walk / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 5 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Calypso – Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Riviera del Sol – Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 5 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Miraflores- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min walk / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 5-10 min walk / International School: 15 min drive

Torrenueva- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Las Lagunas – Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Cerros del Aguila- – Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 23 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

MIJAS COSTA & MIJAS PUEBLO:

Mijas Costa- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 20 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 20 min drive

Mijas Golf- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 8 min drive / Airport: 20 min/ Golf: 1-5 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Sierrezuela- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 20 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

El Coto- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min drive / Airport: 20 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

Campo Mijas- Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min drive / Airport: 20 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 20 min drive

Valtocado – Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 20 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 20 min drive

Torreblanca – Mijas Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min drive / Airport: 20 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 15 min drive

BENALMADENA

Carvajal – Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

La Capellania – Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

Torremar- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 10 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

Torrequebrada- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min walk / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 1-5 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

Torremuelle- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5-10 min walk / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 5 min drive / International School: 10 min walk

Benalmadena Costa- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

Benalmadena Pueblo- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 5 min drive

Arroyo de la Miel- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

Montemar- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

La Leala- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive

El Pinillo- Benalmadena Municipality (Malaga Province) Beach: 5 min drive / Airport: 18 min/ Golf: 10 min drive / International School: 10 min drive