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La Cala de Mijas in Malaga is one of the favourite destinations for many tourists, so we are going to dedicate a blog post to discover its possibilities. Perhaps you are thinking of visiting Malaga for the first time and you are considering where to stay during your holidays. La Cala de Mijas is a destination especially suitable for the summer season, so if you like the beach, walking and discovering a place with lots of charm, we hope that this little guide will encourage you to visit it.
Choosing La Cala de Mijas as your holiday destination doesn’t mean depriving yourself of visiting other places. At the end we will give you some recommendations about nearby places that you should not miss the opportunity to visit, especially if you count on us as your means of transport in Malaga.
Discovering La Cala de Mijas
La Cala de Mijas has always been a town that was mainly dedicated to agriculture and fishing, like many other coastal towns.
La Cala del Moral Battery Tower
Its proximity to the sea always played against it, due to the constant pirate attacks, from this period there remains in La Cala de Mijas a tower that formed part of the defensive system spread along the Andalusian coast.
The Torre de La Cala del Moral is the only tower that can be found in La Cala de Mijas, although there are others scattered throughout the municipality. This tower was built during the 18th century and has two floors and a rooftop terrace. The chimney through which the alarm was given when enemy ships were sighted near the coast is still preserved.
Unlike many other towers that have been abandoned today, the Mijas Tower is the headquarters of the Watchtowers Interpretation Centre.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/mtdbyCRjLxJr9pEM9
Beaches in La Cala de Mijas
There are 3 beaches in La Cala de Mijas, let’s see the characteristics of each of them and where they are located.
La Butibamba
It is an easily accessible beach with numerous services, which makes it a very popular beach in summer. It is located on urbanised land, through it passes the coastal path of Mijas, situated in the central area of the promenade. Nearby you will find the tourist office and the museum of the watchtowers.
If you come in summer you will find a very lively atmosphere until late at night, and it is also the place chosen for different events throughout the year, especially during the summer period.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/A7wFtzLijRo4JkYu7
Las Buganvillas
This is a quiet and clean beach with toilets and beach bars. There are public showers and toilets, as well as a car park nearby.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/PCCYaY7XPSWSUbTd8
La Cala
It is a deep sandy beach with all the services and where the sand is cleaned every morning. There are numerous beach bars where you can enjoy fried fish, have a drink or lunch.
There are sun loungers available for a fee, but there is enough space to lie on the sand with a towel.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/gKwMFmwhEvRsuJWC7
Residential areas, flats and hotels
Are you planning to stay in La Cala de Mijas? It is a popular summer destination so you will find some accommodation to suit your needs.
Here are some of the places where you can book your stay:
- Urbanisation Alcántara.
- Urbanisation Los Claveles.
- Apartaments Torrenueva Park.
- Conjunto Terrazas de La Cala.
- Vik Gran Hotel Costa del Sol.
- La Noria Club de Golf Resort.
- Jardinana hotel.
- Building Esmeralda.
- Apartaments La Dorada.
- One Bali Villas.
- Los Cortijos.
- La Cala Hill Club.
- Terrazas del Sol.
- Sunny Hill.
- Urbanisation Riviera Sol.
- Urbanisationn Playa Marina.
- Royal Palms Mijas show apartments.
- Urbanisation El Bombo.
- Green Hills Miraflores.
- Calanova.
- Urbanisation Las Buganvillas.
There are also detached houses for rent, so if you haven’t decided yet we recommend you to have a look at the map of La Cala de Mijas: https://goo.gl/maps/5ZKcWmAVytoXmwi1A
Activities
Would you like to know some of the activities you can do in La Cala de Mijas? Here are some ideas for you:
Butibamba Park
A pleasant place where you can sit and relax and have a drink while the children play or enjoy the atmosphere.
During the evening there may be performances and other activities.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/ncib7LCGAMn3i8p19
Hiking and walking
Fancy a walk or a hike? There are options to discover this charming place on foot:
- Alcornocal de la Roza del Aguado: https://goo.gl/maps/EJGDsUEprKcbEKwQ8
- Algarrobo del Arroyo: https://goo.gl/maps/qKEKwTTKdtyUXWD87
- Senda Litoral de Mijas: https://goo.gl/maps/1yDvX7XACzLYGXZy7
International Festival
When summer comes to an end, it’s time for the music festivals in La Cala de Mijas. Access is open to all and children under 11 years old are free of charge.
Camping is possible and there are also food and craft stands on the site.
- Location: https://goo.gl/maps/jNXKovrkVn9c5uR66
- Web: https://calamijas.com/
- Prices: 150€ for access every day, 30€ for 4 nights camping and children under 11 years old do not pay entrance fee.
Are you interested and won’t be in La Cala de Mijas or do you fancy a comfortable means of transport? We can take you and your whole group, remember to book in advance to ensure availability.
Children’s camp
Travelling with children? We think they will love one of these child survival courses during the summer and Semana Blanca in Mijas.
Location: https://goo.gl/maps/gd4roqUnAYZxGSmC9
Playing Golf
La Cala de Mijas is a place especially suitable for golf lovers. There are numerous golf clubs nearby where you can improve your par or learn to play.
- Miraflores Golf: https://goo.gl/maps/XyaFUJKFDSeX6uj88
- Calanova Golf Club: https://goo.gl/maps/GGywfECAZFbkvYTy9
Want to practice your swing? You will find practice areas to improve at the Top Swing Driving Range.
Both golf clubs have residential complexes where you can stay.
Nearby places
La Cala de Mijas benefits from being strategically located on the Costa del Sol, so you will have access to other places that are very close to this destination.
Visit a Viewpoint
Beautiful views from a natural setting with a barbecue area. Of course we recommend you also visit the charming Mijas Pueblo and see all it has to offer.
- La Muralla viewpoint: https://goo.gl/maps/R57CfYdyqGcfNjV1A
- Las Águilas viewpoint: https://goo.gl/maps/LZTy711GVi74v3z3A
Fuengirola
Getting to Fuengirola from La Cala de Mijas is very easy and you can make the journey by bus or by using our transfer service. The approximate time is 20 minutes although it will depend on traffic conditions.
Marbella and Puerto Banús
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the western part of the Costa del Sol and discover one of the most exclusive destinations in the south of Spain.
The journey time is around 25 minutes by car, while if you choose to use public transport it can take around 1:15 minutes.
Other surrounding towns
The villages of Malaga have a charm all of their own and we always recommend visiting them. If you don’t have your own vehicle we can take you there and back on the same day or whenever you need, so if you want to get the most out of your holiday, we recommend at least visiting one or two of the following places near La Cala.
The villages of Malaga are characterised by their ancient and characteristic layout of the streets, their white houses and the friendliness of their people. We encourage you to discover them all.
- Mijas Pueblo: You should not miss this one, as it offers a rich gastronomy and spectacular views of the coast.
- Guaro: A charming little village that we recommend visiting in mid-September, as this is when La Luna Mora takes place. A night with a magical and unique atmosphere that you will remember.
- Ojén: A white village close to Marbella and surrounded by a beautiful natural environment that is worth visiting all year round.
- Istán: To the south of the Sierra de las Nieves and with traditional festivities on 29 September.
- El Chorro: Natural surroundings of great beauty and where you will find the famous King’s Path (Caminito del Rey), which requires a reservation.
- Casarabonela: From prehistoric times to the Romans and Arabs, there is plenty to see and do in Casarabonela.
- Álora: Halfway between La Cala and El Chorro lies this charming village.
Getting to La Cala de Mijas
To get to La Cala de Mijas from Malaga airport, take the direction of Torremolinos. Before arriving take the turn-off to the AP-7 motorway and continue until you reach the Fuengirola, Marbella and Algeciras exit, avoiding the toll road. Continue along the A-7 road along the coast, passing through Fuengirola until you reach La Cala de Mijas.
The estimated journey time by car is about 25 minutes. If you decide to use public transport you will have to change at Fuengirola to take the M-220 bus to La Cala, as there are no direct connections.
If you need it we can offer you transport from Malaga airport to La Cala de Mijas. We have economic vehicles for 4 people, also minibuses for more people and capacity to transport your golf equipment if you need it.
Don’t forget to check our prices on the main website and book early your Malaga airport transfer to Cala de Mijas.
