Calahonda beach
Mijas
Calahonda this beach is situated in the westernmost part of the municipality, next to Cabopino marina. It is a thin sandy and rocky strip in a highly built-up area.
3137 m Usually calm Accessible
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Best beaches in Mijas Costa: map and local picks
Mijas Costa mixes village beaches, rocky residential stretches and sections linked by the Senda Litoral. La Cala is the strongest all-round village option, while El Bombo, Calahonda and Chaparral serve different residential areas and beach styles.
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El Charcón Beach
Mijas
El Charcón Beach is a medium-sized beach (855 m), situated in the east of the municipality of Mijas, in an area that is not overly developed. It is located in a protected area called the Calahonda Special Preservation Area. It has a medium occupancy rate, with up to 30-70% occ...
855 m Usually calmLa Cala beach
Mijas
La Cala beach next to Cala del Moral stream, in a highly built-up area.
1315 m Usually calm AccessiblePlaya del Chaparral
Mijas
El Chaparral large but narrow beach next to the N-340 B-road.
1300 m Moderate swellPlaya El Bombo
Mijas
El Bombo narrow beach just off the N- 340 B-road. It is in a highly built-up area.
622 m Moderate swell AccessiblePlaya El Ejido
Mijas
El Ejido Beach is a small beach, 230 metres long, located within the municipality of Fuengirola. The sand is medium-grained and light in colour.
230 m Usually calmPlaya El Faro
Mijas
El Faro Beach is located at the eastern end of the municipality of Mijas, Malaga. It is a narrow strip of sand and rocks in an area that is not overly developed, between the Calaburras Lighthouse and Piedras del Cura Beach.
1380 m Usually calmPlaya Las Doradas
Mijas
Las Doradas is a medium-sized beach located in the municipality of Mijas. The beach is medium to light in colour and consists mainly of sand and rock. The water is calm and it is in a semi-urban location. Las Doradas is located in a protected area called the Calahonda Special...
760 m Usually calm AccessiblePlaya Piedras del Cura
Mijas
Piedras del Cura beach is the perfect place for water sports and, in particular, diving. It may seem like there are too many rocks, but the conditions are ideal for practising this sport. This beach also leads to another beach, calledEl Faro, where you can enjoy a morning of d...
250 m Usually calm
Planning a beach day in Mijas
There is no coastal train station in Mijas, so plan for bus, taxi or car from Fuengirola. Check the seabed description because several sections mix sand with rocks.