Close to Mijas Costa
Sunday, March 7th, 2010 | Places
Just as Mijas village is serenity, tradition and culture, so Mijas Costa parallels that magic combination of sun, sand and water sports. The La Cala beaches of Mijas Costa have been awarded the “Blue Flag” as among the best in the province, and are geared to provide action: Parasailing, skiing and sailing are regular features on the water. The restaurants along the shore serve excellent Spanish food and many serve up Tinto de Verano - a mix of red wine and fizzy water.
The Sitio de Calahonda and Riviera del Sol are both major developments consdiered part of the Mijas area. English in essence is Calahonda with all things British; doctors, dentists, indian retsaurants, and pubs. The Riviera del Sol attracts many European folk into its large commercial centre with bars and grocery store and restaurants scattered around. The Mijas Villas areas are marked by lots of pretty coves and beaches with the housing (urbanizations) behind. Most of the complexes are carefully designed to incorporate Spanish influence and care has been taken not to produce concrete monstrosities.
Mijas Costa also boasts some of the coast’s more famous golf courses including La Cala Resort. Mijas’ neighbouring golf hotspot, it is the largest golf complex in Spain with 3 full courses: Campo América, Campo Asia and Campo Europa. This beautiful 1,000-acre complex is only a short distance from the Sierra de Mijas Natural Park, and includes property with apartments, homes, villas and a luxury hotel.
This has helped to make the area a first choice for many wishing to retire away from the harsher climate of Northern Europe. Medical care is first class - the new Costa del Sol Hospital is no more than 15 minutes in the direction of Marbella. English, German and French daily newspapers are in the newsagents each morning before 9am.
We have an abundance of good quality sports and recreation facilities both in and around La Cala de Mijas. The tennis club “Club del Sol” welcomes all comers as does the Lawn bowls centre at Miraflores. There are gymnasiums, dive centres and virtually every outdoor activity within minutes of the village with competition standard Golf Courses scattered all around the perimeter of Mijas.
The location of Mijas can be enjoyed throughout the year. The climate is such that you will be able to enjoy Mijas Villas spanish styling of seamless indoor / outdoor lifestyles which has made the Costa del Sol so popular for so many years. Travelling around is easy to do and the famous towns of Marbella, Torremolinos and Pureto Banus are nearby. The kids can enjoy Tivoli World, splash parks and the Fuengirola Zoo.
Malaga Airport is nearby and makes renting or buying Mijas Villas a smart option for a well deserved rest with lots to keep you amused.