"La
Cala" as this charming village is affectionately known
to local residents, lies on the Costa
del Sol
in Spain approximately 25 minutes drive from Malaga
International Airport, together with its long golden sand beaches
that invite you to relax. Whilst La Cala has maintained a level
of the real Spain it has also taken on, in a small way, something
of an international flavour. You will find estate agents here that
are very professional and able to look after you in many different
languages and banks, doctors, lawyers, dentists equal to those in
the UK or any part of Europe. This has helped to make the area a
first choice for many wishing to retire away from the harsher climate
of Northern Europe. Medical care is first class - the new Costa
del Sol Hospital is no more than 15 minutes in the direction
of Marbella.
English, German and French daily newspapers are in the newsagents
each morning before 9am.
There
is an abundance of good quality sports and recreation facilities
both in and around La Cala de Mijas. The tennis club "Club
del Sol" welcomes all comers as does the Lawn bowls centre
at Miraflores. There are gymnasiums, dive centres and virtually
every outdoor activity within minutes of the village. Of course
special mention should be given to our competition standard golf
courses at La Cala and Mijas Golf, Santana Golf and El Chaparral
- these courses are available to non members. Horse riding in the
hills behind La Cala is a must if you enjoy this activity but if
your interest in horses is strictly as a spectator, then the Hippodrome
may well be for you.
You
are sure to enjoy the wide range of good quality restaurants available
right here in the village or scattered in every direction close
by. Ranging from the most simple to the most expensive they include
Italian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, French, plus of course a wide choice
of Spanish restaurants anxious to display their culinary
talents. Restaurant prices are very low in this part of Spain when
compared with the cities of Northern Europe but the standard is
very high.
Mijas
is perfectly connected to the rest of the Costa del Sol,
as the coast road is running right through it. Even Mijas
Pueblo can
be reached without trouble as there is an excellent road leading
from the motorway right up to the centre. In addition to the now
main roads there is also another, old road leading from Benalmadena
to Mijas Pueblo.
