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Enjoy the best of the Costa del Sol's lively, resort atmosphere from a base in a peaceful residential area. Soak up the year round sunshine and experience the allure of superb local attractions where you can spend lazy days relaxing on golden sand or play golf on premiere golf courses! This buzzing Andalusian holiday town is part of a series of vibrant resort coastal towns along the Costa del Sol and boasts a host of interesting historical and family attractions. Delicious local and international cuisine, shopping and family adventure awaits!
Spanish coastal paradiseFind a breezy, spacious, upmarket, contemporary holiday rental just for two or rent a stylishly decorated, breezy property perfect for a family or group of four, six, or even as many as 14 guests! Many of the lovely, holiday lettings and rentals in the area are located under 100 metres from the beach! Properties in the area are located within the quiet Costa Mijas and Calahonda residential areas and are fully equipped with everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Several properties boast a sparkling outdoor pool set in a private courtyard with comfortable outdoor furniture for relaxing in the sun.
Holidays in Mijas Costa: The area and getting around
A sun drenched Andalusia destinationMijas Costa is easily reached from all major European airports with flights jetting into Malaga, just 25 minutes away. This lovely town located between Fuengirola and Marbella offers a range of excellent tourist infrastructure such as bars, supermarkets and local shops, with wonderful access to fabulous, sugar sand beaches, golf courses and outstanding restaurants. This popular Costa del Sol resort destination has a large English expat population and is easily reached with daily flights of just under 3 hours from London, Manchester or Birmingham perfect for a sunny winter break.
Lazy beach days, golf and sightseeingMijas Costa borders on Fuengirola and is perfectly situated for an idyllic beach holiday with easy access to exquisite local beaches such as Playa de Fuengirola with lots of opportunities for relaxing, sunbathing and swimming in calm waters! The town is renowned for its pristine beaches that stretch for 8 km with a wonderful promenade for biking and strolling. The area boasts no less than 3 Blue Flag beaches with top-rated amenities. There are six stunning golf courses in the area for golf enthusiasts to enjoy. In Mijas Costa you are perfectly located for fantastic adventure day trips to some of the fascinating heritage sights along the Costa del Sol as well as the glamour of the beautiful nearby city of Malaga.
Travellers and activities
Mijas Costas for beach loversEnjoy the bliss of long stretches of wide, soft, sandy beaches with the local marina offering an exhilarating variety of adventure water sport activities and sunset boat cruises as well as dolphin watching cruises! In the area you are spoiled for choice with no less than 7 beautiful, iconic, Costa del Sol beaches of varying sizes with a wonderful choice of beach chiringuitos and tapas bars to choose from that are a short distance from your holiday rental. Playa de Carvajal is a golden sand paradise beach you may never want to leave!
Mijas Costa for day trippers If you are keen on exploring and experiencing an authentic taste of Andalusia be sure to stop off in the gorgeous historical town of Mijas for lunch or take a walk up to the ramparts of the brooding, dramatic Moorish castle that towers over Fuengirola. With Malaga just 25 minutes away you can enjoy renowned museums and attractions such as the Picasso museum or take a tour of Malaga's renowned ancient Islamic sites such as Alcazaba, a Moorish fortress or Nasrid Palace and enjoy the splendid views from the battlements of Castillo de Gibralfaro.Top 5 travel tips for Mijas Costa
1. Spend a day at the BioparcEnjoy beautifully landscaped pathways and authentic, recreated tropical forest scenery complete with waterfalls in this stunning zoological park that houses over 4000 animals. This premiere family adventure located in the town centre offers a glimpse of exotic creatures such as gorillas, tapirs and orangutans in a spectacular natural setting in ethical enclosures. Night visits allow you to observe exquisite nocturnal animals up close!
2. Visit Castilo SohailFor a breathtaking vantage point with sweeping views over the coast and the Sierra de Mijas, be sure to head up to Fuengirola's imposing ancient fortress, Sohail castle, that dates back as far as 956 AD! Experience history coming to life as you stroll about and gaze out over the ramparts of this iconic historical landmark. Keep an eye out for the wonderful live music performances that take place in the castle courtyard. A concert at the castle is the perfect outing for a balmy summer evening!
3. Go on excursion to the town of MijasJust 10 minutes north of Mijas Costa, headed inland, you will find yourself surrounded by the quintessential Andalusian charm of a bygone era in the lovely town of Mijas situated at a dramatic elevation of 400m. Here you can admire the whitewashed beauty of town houses clustered against verdant mountain slopes that tower in the background. Explore narrow alleyways and old-fashioned streets replete with handmade, traditional Andalusian ceramics and enjoy the impressive view of the town from the bullring at Plaza de Toros.
4. Make a trip to Castillo de ColomaresIf you are looking for a spectacular place to pose for holiday photos, head just 15 minutes north-east to the hills between Fuengirola and Benalmadena to Castillo de Colomares. Though built in the 80's and 90's this eclectic homage to Christopher Columbus has all the allure, detail, mystique and palatial splendour of Renaissance Castillian hilltop fortresses. Featuring ornate turrets, intricate carving, beautiful views and an on site cafeteria, this is a delightful afternoon destination for a stroll.
5. Visit Aqualand TorremolinosJust 20 minutes west of Mijas Costa near Torremolinos you will find a fabulous, family friendly water slide attraction called Aqualand. If you fancy making a splash you can have a blast enjoying the giant pool areas, a wave pool and a variety of daredevil water slides. Popular thrills include the world-class Crazy Cones, the Boomerang drop and the exciting multi slide racetracks perfect for group fun. Be sure to try out the thrill of rafting on the rapids and experience Europe's highest Kamikaze drop. Buy a day ticket or multipass for double the fun!