Beaches
The Costa del Sol has a total of 161km of sandy beaches, so there are a lot to choose from

Sports
Golf, Tennis, Bowling and more 

Childrens Activities
There are numerous attractions for the children, apart from sun and sand.

Local Markets

Festivals and Carnivals

Interesting places to visit

 

 

Markets in the Calahonda area.

Whether you're looking for clothes or a kilo of tomatoes, new shoes or antique ceramics, a leather belt or a second hand coat, you can be guaranteed that Andalucia's markets will provide. 

Mondays
Alora weekly market (village centre) 
Marbella weekly market (recinto ferial)

Tuesdays
Fuengirola weekly market (recinto ferial) 
Nerja weekly market (Calle Chaparil) 9.00h to 14.00h 

Wednesdays
Estepona weekly market (Avda. Juan Carlos) 9.00h to 14.00h 
Cala de Mijas –This is the most local market. It is situated on the fairground, just follow the crowds!! 

Thursdays
Alhaurin el Grande weekly market (La Fama) 
San Pedro de Alcantara weekly market (recinto ferial) 
Torre del Mar weekly market (town centre) 
Torremolinos weekly market - behind Aqua Park (El Calvario) 10.00h to 15.00h 

Fridays
Almunecar weekly market (next to bus station) 9.00h to 14.00h 
Benalmadena - Arroyo & Plaza del Alguacil 10.00h to 15.00h. 
Elviria weekly market (Banco Atlantico) 

Saturdays
Almunecar 1st Saturday morning each month in car park in front of McDonalds
Benhavis 19.00h to 24.00h La Cala de Mijas 10.00h to 15.00h 
Coin 10.00h to 15.00h 
Fuengirola rastro (recinto ferial) 9.00h to 14.00h 
Marbella - Captain Cortez Puerto banus - by the bullring 

Sundays
Almunecar Arroyo de la Miel car boot sale (only during summer at Tivoli World)
Benahavis 16.00h to 22.00h 
Estepona's second weekly market (Marina) 
Fuengirola second weekly, smaller market in the marina
Malaga rastro (near the football stadium) 
Nerja car boot sale 9.00h to 14.00h 
Sabanillas flea market (town centre off CN340) 
Sotogrande antique market (marina) 10.00h to 15.00h


Interesting places to visit.

Marbella
This is a 10-15 minute drive from tha apartment. It is well known as an upmarket seaside resort, with a lovely beach promenade, marina and old town.

Mijas.
Mijas Pueblo is a pretty village with typical Andalucian white houses covered in jasmine and bougainvilla, small squares, picturesque streets and panoramic views. Situated on mountain foothills, it is surrounded by pine trees and overlooks the Mediterranean.

Port Cabopino
This port is extremely picturesque, and a perfect place to visit in the day or evening, with its fine beaches, marina and restaurants.

Malaga
This is a 25 minute drive away and is full of wonderful history, with a castle, the Alcazaba, cathedral and old town.

Ronda
This is one of the oldest cities in spain, and set in a spectacular position. It dats back to Moorish times, so is full of palaces and mosques. It can easily be visited for a day trip, and one certainly not to be missed!

Granada
This is home to the fabulous Alhambra palace, set high in the Sierra Nevada mountains. It is approximately 2 hours drive from our apartment.