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Holidays on the Costa del Sol

CALAHONDA & RIVIERA del SOL

    THE MIJAS COSTA REGION IS CENTRAL TO MANY BEAUTIFUL CITIES AND ATTRACTIONS

Siteo de Calahonda is an established, exclusive “urbanization” development of low-rise apartments and villas in the Mijas Costa region of the Costa del Sol, located on the Andalucian coast. 

Calahonda and Mijas Costa can be easily accessed from many airports in Andalucia and the Costa del Sol, the nearest of which is  Malaga which is less than a 30 minute drive away.

Calahonda and Riviera del Sol are ideally situated between lively Fuengirola and exclusive Marbella.  (Calahonda won an award for “Best Spanish Development 2000-2001” at a ceremony in London run by Jaguar International) they are both friendly family orientated resorts with numerous family bars and restaurants, local beaches, good shopping centres and public transport links.

The urbanization extends gently from the coast, rising to 300 metres (984 feet) above sea level through undulating hills and providing fantastic views of the surrounding countryside.  The Atlas Mountains and African coastline are often clearly visible.

A rural flavour and coastal lifestyle are two of Calahonda's most attractive features, because its founder was keen on green areas, large housing plots and limits on apartment buildings.

Whilst the vast majority of Calahonda's 600 hectares are devoted to villas, townhouses and golf courses, selected areas are dedicated to providing residents with restaurants, cafeterias and pubs,  banks, several supermarkets and a wide variety of other businesses.  These include hardware, furniture, garden supply, travel agencies, property management and car hire firms.

Two chemists and three medical centres (the latter offering a 24-hour service) provide for health care needs.  Additionally, the state-funded Hospital Costa del Sol is well known as the coast's state-of-the-art medical facility and is just a few minutes from Calahonda.

There’s also a local neighbourhood watch scheme, which employs a security company whose officers patrol Calahonda’s streets 24 hours a day.

DRIVING ON THE COSTA DEL SOL - TWO MAIN HIGHWAYS SERVE THE AREA  

The A7 motorway currently extends westwards beyond Gibraltar and runs inland between 5 and 15 kilometres from the coast

and;

The N340 AUTOVIA is mostly dual carriageway and follows the Andalucian coastline from Malaga westwards to La Līnea (the Spanish town providing road access into Gibraltar).  Both these highways are main arterial roads that can be used to reach Cadiz and Seville. 

If you decide not to use a hire car to get around, a frequent bus service operates from Malaga that serves all the resorts along the coast.  Alternatively, you can use one of the many taxi firms that operate in the area.

Please see below and on the pages of SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS further information which may help you to have an enjoyable holiday either in Calahonda/Riviera/Nerja or anywhere else on the Costa del Sol.

 GOLF                                    

Costa del Sol (or Costa del Golf as many Spanish road signs proclaim!) is known as the 'Golfer's Paradise' and deservedly so.  It's a magnificent place to play golf throughout the year, but more particularly between November and March, when the temperatures are more suitable, the many courses designed by famous professionals also entice golfers to this area (most offer reduced rates in the summer time).

There are over forty golf courses on this coast, there is even one within Calahonda itself (La Siesta) and (Miraflores Golf) in Riviera del Sol.

GYM & FITNESS CENTRE   

You want to keep fit !

Take out a temporary membership whilst on holiday.

 CALAHONDA ROAD TRAIN

A quick, inexpensive and fun way to see Calahonda (especially for the kids) is to ride on the “road train”. 

This is a rubber-tyred mock railway engine with carriages, which tours the urbanization and runs to a set timetable.  It’s also an enjoyable way to get to the various shops, bars and restaurants if you don’t want to walk or drive.

WEATHER & CLIMATE                     

Calahonda’s situation and southern orientation provides a unique climate, providing warm sunshine tempered by light winds during the day, with balmy breezes in the evening drifting over the Mediterranean Sea from the coast of Africa.

          The weather boasts (normally) 320 days of shine a year!

                                    (Fabulous Sunrises and Sunsets)

RIVIERA del SOL (Miraflores)

    Plaza Centro Commercial        Bunkers Bar & Bistro           Parque & Gardens                 La Terrazas Area

At the Plaza Centro Commercial Centre you will find a 24/7 supermarket, car hire rental agencies, ATMs, restaurants and bars.  Try George's bar or David's bar for a relaxing evening drink, they are good and exceptionally popular.

There is a peaceful parque with gardens that surround the shops.

Within a 10-minute walk there you will find a few shops and restaurants in the "La Terrazas" complex.

The above is just a few of the many restaurants, bars in and around the area.  If you want to travel further, within a 5 minute drive in either direction you will find La Cala (small village) or Calahonda with many more restaurants, shops and bars on offer.

“VISTA Del MAR” 

A must visit to the "POOL BAR & GRILL"

 With stylish touches and laid back atmosphere - what more could you want!

      They don’t do fast food, they do GOOD food fast.

                                                                            Open Seven Days 11 till Late!

                                                                                                        The Pool Bar & Grill has to be considered as possibly the best of it’s type on this area of the Costa del Sol.

                                                        David and Jayne have created a truly superb Beachside Eaterie, with a grand dining salon, complimented by a huge terrace right on the sea front,

                                                           you can live a millionaire’s lifestyle where everyday is different, but at AFFORDABLE PRICES FOR ALL.

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                         Tel:  952 934 840 - Mobile:  0034 610 985 307

                      Take the El Ocean turn off the N340

                            turn SHARP RIGHT, right again into PLAYA MIRAFLORES URBANISATION

“VITANIA BEACH CLUB" 

Is another perfect place to spend an enjoyable and relaxing time surrounded by friends while taking part in sport and leisure activities.

The Club includes large terraces and outdoor pools with direct and private access to the beach, as well as a spa area, beauty treatments and a luxurious restaurant. 

(You do not need to be a member to enjoy the fabulous facilities on offer)!

VIEW OF GOLF COURSE AT MIRAFLORES