Guide to Mijas Costa

'Gold-dust beaches, emerald green fairways and sugar-cube villages – Mijas Costa combines all that's best about Andalucia.'

Can't decide what you want from the Costa Del Sol? Then this beautiful coastal region, centred on the inland villages of Mijas, puts everything you could ever want on a single, sun-drenched plate. Covering a 12-kilometre slice of coast, laced with shimmering gold beaches, crystal-clear seas and a string of tourist centres including Sitio de Calahonda and La Cala, the beach life here is some of Spain's best. Here, you'll discover golden sands stretching for miles and jumping with exciting watersports like jet-skiing, sailing and surfing. Wander along any of the beaches and you'll also discover a cavalry of beach cafes, shops, Spanish eateries, restaurants and bars, all designed to make a day here as good as it can get. Stick around for sunset – indulging in ice-cold sangria and mouth-watering paella as the sky casts the sea in vivid oranges and pinks. And make for La Cala on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when a popular street market selling fresh produce and delicacies hits town. If you're a keen golfer, start drooling now. With numerous world-class golf clubs spread around the lush Sierra Mijas foothills, the Mijas Costa gives you excuse after excuse to perfect that swing. Fore!

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