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Parking options in La Cala de Mijas
There is plenty of parking in La Cala de Mijas and most of it is free or very cheap. Driving in La Cala de Mijas is easy if you just stay around the village centre.
The two parking places we have chosen consider driving skills, pay and free parking. We suggest that if you do street park be very careful and have a good look for parking meters and restrictions to avoid parking violations which can result in fines and tow always. If you do then please check the rules for parking and read general rules to street parking below. All the parking places on this webpage are pinpointed with an interactive google map. These maps will direct you to the parking place and help you find the parking place if you get lost while exploring La Cala de Mijas using a smart phone. So save this page. Don't forget to have a look at the toolbar on the left for all the attractions in La Cala de Mijas, all with interactive directional maps
The first parking place is the village centre. This is a great place to park. The cost is 1 euro for the day which is very cheap for the Costa del Sol but fills up quickly. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Boulevard de la Cala, La Cala de Mijas. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring La Cala de Mijas.
Another great place to park is on the fair ground in La Cala de Mijas. The fair ground is super easy to drive to, free and is less than a minutes drive off the A7. The only problem parking here is the Saturday market and when the fair is in town. Stay clear of these days and it’s perfect. If you are navigating with a hand held device then click the red icon on the map for directions. If you are using sat nav then enter destination as Las Lagunas 29649, La Cala de Mijas. Don't forget you can use your handheld device to find the car park if have forgotten where it is when you have finished exploring La Cala de Mijas.
A few years ago most parking in the Costa Del Sol was mostly free but that has now changed. There is still free parking available in most towns but you have to be careful. If you do get a parking ticket it can be paid at most ticket machines and you may get a 20% discount for prompt payment. If you are driving a hire car and get a ticket it will catch up with you which ever country you live in. Most towns have a free car park but finding them is not easy. Fairgrounds and bullrings tend to have the best free parking but thats not guaranteed. Below are 3 simple signs to watch out for when street parking but this is only a guide so be careful there are some rules that only local residents can know. The guide was correct at the time of publishing 2024 and is periodically checked so make sure it is still free if you park there, this website will not be held responsible for any parking violation's.
Parking spaces either with white painted bays or white lines generally means free parking. But read the yellow zig zag lines rule
Parking spaces either with blue or green painted bays or lines generally means it is paid parking with a time limit. There will be a pay meter near by again read the third rule.
Parking spaces with a yellow zig zag line means that there is a restriction to parking there and there will be a sign to explain. It can mean many things from disabled parking to only parking at certain times of the day to taxi's only. So find out the restriction before parking there. The yellow zig zag line can be on free or pay parking zones.
La Cala de Mijas only has a a couple of hotels but a large amount of holiday lets. When choosing a holiday check the location and find one that suits your needs. La Cala de Mijas has apartments and villa’s that go miles back from the village centre so it’s best to look for accommodation in the village. If you have a young family this is an excellent resort.
These are the 3 hotels in La Cala de Mijas village. The Vik Gran, Orange House and Hotel Carman.
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If Package holidays are not your thing then La Cala de Mijas has an exceptionally high choice of apartment and villa’s of all sizes and below are some of the best holiday letting agents in the business. Transfers are around 40 minutes from Malaga airport. click here for transfer options
Tours, trips & activities by Tiqets in Marbella
There are not many tours from La Cala de Mijas, below is a good selection from near by Marbella. The day trips and attractions below are offered by Viator to open an account click here then grab a great day out or trip
Marbella is much more than the sun, the beach and fancy restaurants. Join this group tour to learn about the most unknown part of the city. History, fun facts and a a little bit of mystery, why not? Delivered by a passionate local tour guide. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below
Bike tour around Marbella including the old town and a tour around the famous rich mans playground Puerto Banus. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below
Our scooters are each year news, and our workshop is constantly checking and keeping them at the best conditions. We are an Italian team, that's why we have introduced this year our glamour Piaggio Vespa Et2. Would you like to discover Marbella with a fancy Vespa??
Skip an evening out in the Marbella bars, and take an evening stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tour instead. Timed to catch the sun casting its final rays on the coast, the Marbella Bay tour combines impressive scenery with paddling on the water alongside a guide. A drink at a local beach bar completes the fun. You can be as relaxed or as active as you like.
Sail, feel how the wind moves the boat with no more noise than the boat breaking the waves. It enjoys spectacular views of Marbella and its mountains from the sea. Sun, crystal clear waters, sea breeze, a good swim in the high seas, enjoy a ride on a paddle surf board, snorkel, enjoy the sun in search of dolphins or simply relax and enjoy an unforgettable sunset.
Jet ski hire from Marbella port. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below.
A mix of different types of fish. Salmorejo casero - Salmorejo is the Andulisian variant of gazpacho. Flautitas de pollo con guacamole Chicharrones de chiclana - fried pieces of marinated pork meat. Lomo de orzo - orzo loin Lomo de
With our guided tours you can enjoy an incredible view of Marbella that you can only reach with our buggies and at the same time you will feel the adrenaline that gives off driving on impossible roads. For information, prices & tickets click / tap below.
on this small-group catamaran excursion with dolphin watching. Relax aboard the comfortable boat or get into a more active pace with free use of snorkel gear and stand up paddle boards. Your crew will keep an eye out for dolphins, which can be seen when conditions are right. A fun trip to enjoy with friends and family. For more information, prices & tickets click / tap below.
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Flamenco Marbella was formed by the award-winning team of Flamenco Benalmadena. Well known for their fantastic shows, the performances have now moved to Marbella.……
Savor the beauty of Estepona Bay during the golden hour of sunset with this romantic mini-cruise. Relax on board with a glass of cava and fresh seafood tapas ……
Enjoy a relaxing half day aboard the yacht Ohana. Spend three hours aboard your vessel, which will travel off the coast of Marbella, offering great views of the coastline and inland mountains……
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Explore the mountaintop towns of Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda on a full-day tour from Costa del Sol.
Brave a walk along the notorious Caminito del Rey on this full-day tour from Malaga. Follow your guide along the ‘King’s Pathway’,