Emergency number: 112 (Police/Fire brigade/Ambulance)
Hospital
Hospital Costa Del Sol (Marbella)
One of Spain's best equipped hospitals.
+34 951 976 669
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Carlos Haya (Málaga)
+34 951 290 000
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Police
Guardia Civil: 062
Policia Nacional: 091
Policía Local: 092
Fire station Mijas
+34952586382
Pool
The pool is open May 15 - October 23 (times below) and guarded by lifeguard.
---> May 15, pool is closed
May 16 - May 31, 11:00 - 18:00
June 1 - June 12, 10:00 - 19:00
June 13 - June 30, 10:00 - 20:00
July & August, 10:00 - 21:00
September, 10:00 - 20:00
October 1 - October 23, 11:00 - 18:00
October 24 ---> Closed for the season
Opening hours may change in special circumstances.
Please note that all pool guests must register with the lifeguard: name, apt. number, phone number. All denying to give this information will be denied pool access. (due to covid)
Shops, shopping malls and markets
Lidl Calahonda. Larger grocery store, about 10 min walk from the apartment.
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SuperSol, grocery store, also about 10 minutes walk from the apartment. Here you can, for example, buy freshly squeezed orange juice and freshly baked bread from the bakery.
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"Chinese shop" which sells most things e.g. tools, furnishings, clothes, shoes, etc. Located opposite SuperSol.
Mercadona Calahonda. The largest grocery store nearby.
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El Zoco - smaller shopping mall in Calahonda
Miramar - Large shopping mall in Fuengirola, 15 min drive from the apartment.
La Canada- Large shopping mall in Marbella, 15 minuters bilväg från bostaden.
Plaza Mayor - Large shopping mall next to Malaga airport, 25 min drive from the apartment.
Apotek
Farmacia Calahonda, 10 min walk from the apartment.
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Health center
Calahonda Medical Center, 10 min drive from the apartment.
https://www.centromedicocalahonda.com/?lang=en
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Bank
There are several banks in Calahonda for example Bankinter and Banco Sabadell. Both are located near Lidl, ie about 10 minutes walk from the apartment. There are also ATMs when you need cash.
Gym
There are several gyms nearby. Club del sol 2 km away (appears to be closed during the pandemic). Alhamar Fitness Center, well-equipped gym 3 km away. Max fitness gym 3.5 km away. Beautifully located overlooking the sea. There are also several nice restaurants in the same building and beach with sunbeds just outside.
Golf
A 500 meter walk and you are on the golf course Cabopino Golf Marbella.
Within a mile radius you will find another dozen golf courses.
Tennis/Padel
Club del sol 2 km away have both tennis courts and paddle courts. These are open during the pandemic, even if the gym is closed. Riviera Sport Club 4.5 km away also has both tennis courts and paddle courts.
Restaurants
There are many restaurants to choose from in Calahonda / Mijas;
97bar - Neighborhood restaurant located in the immediate area, only 5 minutes walk from the residence.
Luna Beach Restaurant - On the beach, 10 minutes walk from the apartment
Portofino restaurant and several other restaurants in the port of Cabopino, 7 min drive from the residence.
MAX Beach - Pool & Beach Club Restaurant - About 25 minutes walk from the apartment.
MAO - Asian restaurant, located next to MAX Beach.
Mr Noodles - Asian restaurant, located next to MAX Beach. They also have food delivery.
Rocca Grill - Barbecue restaurant, 8 minutes drive from the property.
La Familia and several other beach restaurants after the promenade towards La Cala, 8 min drive from the residence.
Trattoria Angelo - Good Italian food, 10 min drive from the residence.Along the street Avenida de Espana, about 1 km from the residence, there are several restaurants and pubs.
Bicycle rental
For those of you who like cycling, we can recommend Bikestardo. They deliver and pick up the bike from you at no extra cost. They also set the bike on delivery, so that it fits your length. Order directly on their website: https://www.bikestardo.com/
Transport
We recommend that you rent a car if you are vacationing on the sunny coast. There are lots of exciting excursion destinations that are easily reached by car. There are many car rental companies with offices at the airport in Malaga.
Pradi Taxi Calahonda: +34 952 47 82 88
Taxi Marbella 24 horas +34 636 63 43 48
Buses often run between the resorts on the sunny coast. Timetables for different bus lines.
Commuter trains run from Malaga to Fuengirola. It takes about 35 minutes from the airport in Malaga to the train station in Fuengirola where you can then take a taxi on directly to the apartment in Calahonda. Timetable commuter train: (Aeropuerto-Fuengirola) Line C1(approx. 35 min, 2,70 euro/person)
Renfe – Train timetables for the whole of Spain.
Excursions, activities and walking trails
The port of Cabopino och Dunas de Artola - The port of Cabopino and the nearby nature reserve Dunas de Artola is a nice promenade with nice boats and several restaurants nearby. The area is only about 25 minutes walk from the apartment. The beach in Dunas de Artola is perfect for various outdoor activities such as frisbee. The area between Capobino and Dunas de Artola is also one of the most appreciated snorkeling areas on the Sun Coast.
Adventurous outdoor activities
The company http://team4you.es offers different types of outdoor activities, such as kayaking, mountain biking, quad biking, via ferrata, canyoning and more.
Off road buggy tours
Experience the nature and mountains around Marbella by booking a tour with Marbella Buggies. You drive your own four-wheel drive buggy at 550CC, together with a guide who leads the group (you must be 18 years old and have a driver's license). http://marbellabuggys.com
High-altitude course and zipline
Challenge your fear of heights in the high-altitude path up in the treetops, 7 minutes drive from the apartment. At Aventura Amazonia, the whole family can spend hours on the treetops and zipline. https://www.aventura-amazonia.com/parques-amazonia...
Zoo
Bioparc in Fuengirola is a beautiful zoo, 15 minutes drive from the apartment: https://www.bioparcfuengirola.es/
Adventure miniature golf
Miniature golf course in Fuengirola. 15 minutes drive from the residence.
Caminito Del Ray
It has long been called "The World's Most Dangerous Hiking Trail" but is today being rebuilt into a safe but breathtaking hike in the Andalusian Mountains. Take the chance to hike one of Spain's most visited tourist attractions, an hour's drive north. https://reservas.caminitodelrey.info/?lang=en
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