Here you'll find some places of interest in the surrounding areas of La Cala, and brief directions on how to find them.

Beach - The nearest Beach is at La Cala. Head down towards the sea front, and there are also plenty of places to eat. Drive back down the mountains and turn right at the little roundabout, go under N 340 and into La Cala de Mijas

Supermarket - Always leave 100 psts/1 euro coin in your car because wherever you go if you have a trolley you will need the coin.Go back down to La Cala de Mijas, under the N340 bridge, follow the road for approx. 150 meters and turn left, on your left you will see the Sol Supermarket, follow the one way system and park.

Horse Riding - It is not for the inexperienced as some of the tracks are very narrow, so for this particular riding school you do need to be very competent although there are other riding schools in the area so please don’t be put off.On the right just before the start of La Cala Golf Resort

Mijas Aquatic Park -This is a must for the children or even the adults, it is not very expensive and a great day out, especially if the weather is hot with plenty of water slides and other activities .Just off the N340 towards Fuengirola.

Tivoli World - This is a Theme Park which is well worth the travel. Doesn't open until 6.00pm. Back to the N340 and head towards Benalmadena (There should be a leaflet in the rack with the exact directions) It will take approx. 40 mins.

Mijas
Mijas is a typical old Spanish village with many places to eat and plenty of shops.
Take the N 340 to Malaga, turn off at the Fuengirola/Mijas turning and follow the signs up the mountains to Mijas

Fuengirola
For a typical English night out with plenty of pubs and eating houses.
Take the N 340 to Malaga, turn off at the Fuengirola de Centido, once in Fuengirola take any turning off to the right and this will take you down to the Sea front and car parks.

Benalmadena
Benalmadena Port is very picturesque at night, with plenty of eating houses ranging from a cheap pizza eatery to very expensive, exclusive restaurant., Italian, Spanish, Chinese you name it it’s there.
Take the N340 to Malaga, you can either slip down to the coast road at Fuengirola or stay on the N340 to Benalmadena. Head towards the sea passing an island of windmills(If you find out what the windmills stand for please let us know ?) continue to follow the coast road for approx. 1 kilometer and turn right towards the sea front. There is plenty of parking by the harbour.

Cabapino
Cabapino has a lovely beach and a lovely port with boats and some very nice places to eat.
Take N 340 to Marbella /Cadiz and exit at the 2nd sign of Cabapino, past the garage, over the N 340 and down the other side.

La Canada
This is a commercial shopping park with some very nice and very reasonably priced shops.
Take N 340 to Marbella / Cadiz and exit No.182

Puerto Banus
This is where all the rich and famous have their boats.
Take N 340 to Marbella / Cadiz and exit Costa Marbella, you should see the Hypercor and Hotel Pyr on left, you will need to do a loop and go back under the N340 and head towards the front.

Marbella Old Town
Parking is a little difficult during the day but not so bad in the evening so try sticking to the car parks, again well worth a visit.
Take N 340 to Marbella / Cadiz and exit 184 and head towards the centre.

Rhonda
It will take you approximately 1 1/2 hours up the mountains to reach Rhonda but is well worth it. It is renown for its famous gorge and is also a typical Spanish town but remember Rhonda is always a few degrees cooler so take a cardigan.
Take the N340 to Marbella. Go through Marbella and you will see signs on the right to Rhonda.