Mijas Costa beaches from West to East, continuing on from Marbella beaches.
Calahonda
This is the longest of the Mijas Costa beaches at over 4,500 meters long and 25 meters wide. Since it is right at the foot of the large Sitio de Calahonda urbanization, it is a well used beach, with ramp access, many beach bars and lots of activity, but it also has some quieter corners for those who prefer a bit of piece and quiet. This beach is perfect for the whole family and caters for sunbathers, scuba divers and fishermen alike. It is a fairly straight line of beach with golden sand and plenty of beach beds and parasols for rent and a good choice of lively beach bars for refreshment and entertainment.
The beach has been awarded a Blue Flag by the European Union for its high standards of cleanliness and excellent facilities.
El Cabo Rocoso
This rocky beach is clearly defined by the ancient watchtower which marks natural border between Calahonda and La Cala. The beach is next to the Playa Marina urban complex and it is somewhat quieter than the other Mijas Costa beaches, probably due to the rocks at the water's edge. This is a very pleasant beach for morning walks all year round and is also frequented by those who like to snorkel or go under water swimming and surfing. As well as the hire of such water sport equipment, there are beach beds for hire and there is a kiosk selling snacks and drinks.
El Bombo
This 320 meter beach is wide and curves round slightly into a large bay and forms the eastern corner of the Cala del Moral beaches. The beach ends in a small (130 meter) rocky cliff which is ideal for scuba, snorkeling and under water swimming. You can hire sun beds and there is a beach bar for snacks and drinks.
The beach has been awarded a Blue Flag by the European Union for its high standards of cleanliness and excellent facilities.
Butiplaya
Along from La Cala Beach is Buiplaya (sometimes referred to as Torrevieja Beach) at 35 meters wide and covering over 1,500 meters in length. Its orientation of southwest and like La Cala, has lifeguard vigilance during the summer months. This is a safe beach and is in a semi urban area, where there are usually holidaymakers or residents around during the whole year. This beach was also awarded the E.U. Blue Flag in 2012, for its high level of cleanliness and good facilities. There are showers for use all along the beach, as well as public toilets and changing facilities. The beach is accessible to the disabled and there is a parking area reserved for beach goers.
The usual beach beds and sunshades are available for rent, as well as lots of fun water sports from the humble 'pedalo' to the more exiting jet skis, water skiing and all the latest in water sports.
La Cala & Las Doradas
This 35 meter wide and almost 2,000 meter long beach, with south and south west orientation, has been awarded the E.U. Blue Flag award. This is a lovely semi-urban beach in summer and winter alike, with a very nice promenade and plenty of good beach bars and restaurants along the way.
There are beach beds and parasols for hire, public toilets and changing facilities available and showers at various points along the beach, as well as numerous public telephones.
In the summer period there is a lifeguard service and the beach is accessible to the disabled. There is plenty of parking, but it can sometimes become difficult and congested at the peak of the high season in July and especially August. The hire of water sports gear is in abundance in summer, but less evident in from the end of October to Easter, when the beach is quieter. However, a warm December day sees many Christmas holidaymakers and residents soaking up the pleasant sunshine after a fine turkey lunch!
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El Charcón
This quiet 940 meter stretch of beach where you can hire a beach bed to enjoy a quiet corner of sun is just to the west of El Faro. There are litter bins, with regular collection, but it is always appreciated if you take away as much rubbish as you can to keep up the high standards of clean beaches for everyone. The beach is sandy and is south facing.
El Faro
At the Calaburra point, El Faro beach has tow steep rock face areas and over 1,000 meters stretch of sandy beach. You can see most of the beach from the main road. It is popular with underwater swimming enthusiasts. There is a beach bar and sun beds for hire. This is also a favourite beach for people who like to fish from the shore and you will often see the long fishing rods set up late into the night and tents set up for an all night vigil, ensuring a fresh fish breakfast.
Like other beaches in along Mijas Costa, this one is kept as clean as possible with regular collection from the litter bins.
Playa Peñon del Cura (a.k.a. Piedra del Cura)
This is a rugged, rocky part of the coastline and leads into the El Faro beach to the west. It is 195 meters long and is a very popular area for scuba divers and underwater swimming. The conditions are excellent for this type of sport, but it is always advisable to take safety precautions, using the correct apparatus and never swimming alone. The beach is well maintained and kept clean by regular rubbish collection from the litter bins available.
El Egido
The beach which meets up with the mouth of the river Fuengirola (below the castle Sohail) is the Egido Beach. It is 300 meters long, with safe swimming conditions, a beach bar and the hire of beach beds. There are litter bins and the beach is kept clean and tidy by the Mijas Town Hall authorities.
Next, east to Fuengirola beaches.
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