The best beaches in Mijas — where to swim, sunbathe and find a chiringuito, with the local lowdown.
Sitio de Calahonda, Mijas Costa
The sandy beach below the residential hills of Calahonda and Riviera del Sol at the western end of Mijas — sunbeds, beach bars and the far end of the coastal boardwalk.
The main village beach of La Cala de Mijas — sandy, well kept and right in front of the square and the tower, with sunbeds, showers and chiringuitos along the back.
Faro de Calaburras, Mijas Costa
A rocky, low-key stretch below the Calaburras lighthouse between Fuengirola and La Cala — more for rock pools, snorkelling and windsurfing than sunbathing.
The long beach running east from La Cala — a mix of sand and rocky patches, quieter than the village beach and good for a walk along the shore.