Calahonda

Calahonda is a relative child compared to the rest of the coast and its real development did not start until the dawn of tourism on the coast. Located between two of the area's premier resorts, Marbella and Fuengirola, and only 20 minutes from the international airport at Málaga, Calahonda is one of the most popular residential communities on the Costa del Sol.

Calahonda was founded in 1963, and attracts both visitors and residents from across Europe. Attracted by the warm all-year round climate, the natural and artistic riches, and its exceptional quality of life.

Calahonda is located close to several golf courses and has the typically sun-drenched beaches for which the Mediterranean is famous. Just a couple of kilometres along the road is Puerto Cabopino, which has the reputation for being the most secluded and picturesque port on the Costa and is a popular venue for tourists who want to enjoy a good meal before taking a walk along its sandy beaches. Some of the Coast's most popular restaurants, such as Albert's and Giuseppe's Pizzeria, are located here.

Nearby you'll discover Miraflores, a popular golf and lawn bowls resort and then Mijas, Andalucía's most popular white village, which is situated slightly further northeast in the hills.

Calahonda is a new area in terms of human development and so has only one monument. If you travel into the hills of Calahonda, just past the El Portón complex, you will encounter a small Christian monument which, due to its location, stands out like a beacon; on a clear day you should be able to see the whole coast from here, including Africa and Gibraltar. If you're visiting in summer then take a car, because the walk in the worst of the heat and humidity won't be a practical option.

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