What is Cala de Mijas?
La Cala de Mijas sits on the Costa del Sol between Fuengirola to the east and Marbella to the west, in the municipality of Mijas. It started out as a small Andalusian fishing settlement -- a scatter of fishermen's cottages, a couple of bars, a chapel and a school -- before Spain's 1960s tourism boom turned it into a beach town. The old village core still sits close to the seafront, with the newer development spreading inland toward the Sierra de Mijas.
The area is built around La Cala Golf Resort, three 18-hole courses -- Campo Asia, Campo America and Campo Europa -- designed by Cabell Robinson in the foothills above the town. The resort draws a steady flow of golf buyers and holidaymakers alongside the residential population, and much of the property market in the hills above La Cala is oriented around it.
Twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the Recinto Ferial hosts a street market with around 115 stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, crafts and food -- one of the longer-running markets on this stretch of coast. The A-7/AP-7 runs along the town's northern edge, giving quick road access to both Fuengirola and Marbella.
Where is Cala de Mijas?
Who lives in Cala de Mijas?
A mix of international retirees and golf buyers in the hillside resort area, and year-round residents -- Spanish and foreign -- in the older village core near the beach. Families are drawn by the schools and the flatter, walkable streets close to the seafront; golf-focused buyers tend to sit higher up, closer to La Cala Golf Resort.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many stalls does the La Cala de Mijas market have, and when is it on?
The street market at the Recinto Ferial has around 115 stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, crafts and food. It runs twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday mornings.
How far is La Cala de Mijas from Marbella?
About 15-20 minutes by car via the AP-7, depending on which part of La Cala you're starting from.
Is La Cala de Mijas a golf destination?
Yes. La Cala Golf Resort has three 18-hole courses -- Campo Asia, Campo America and Campo Europa -- designed by Cabell Robinson, set in the Sierra de Mijas above the town.
Do you need a car in La Cala de Mijas?
For the golf resort and hillside areas, yes. The old village and seafront are walkable, but a car makes it far easier to reach Marbella, Fuengirola and the resort itself.
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