General information on La Cala to East Marbella
La Cala. Formerly a sleepy
fishing village set between Fuengirola and
Calahonda on the Costa del Sol has become
a popular destination for both tourists and
residents of the local area. Over the last
few years more and more restaurants, bars
and shops have opened in this quaint “village.”
Like most coastal areas on the Costa del Sol
La Cala boasts a lovely beach which is serviced
by a selection of restaurants and bars. on
the opposite side of the main n340 road there
is a huge new development being built which
is sure to bring many more people to the area.
Along with a new golf course and the rapidly
growing commercial centre the future is bright
for this beautiful village.
Riviera del Sol. Over
the last few years Riviera del Sol has become
a hugely popular destination for British
holidaymakers and for those looking to move
to the Costa del Sol and this is reflected
by the amount of developments there are
here now. On the coast between Marbella
and Fuengirola Riviera del Sol urbanization
is situated only a few minutes from the
new E-15 motorway access, and the national
coast road the N-340. Riviera del Sol runs
down to the beach and is adjacent to Calahonda.
Riviera del Sol is a mixed residential and
holiday area enjoying every facility and
services needed to enjoy life comfortably.
Banks, restaurants, shops, supermarket,
chemist and a health centre are all to hand..
Within the Riviera del Sol urbanization
you will find Miraflores golf. Close buy
you will also find Cabopino golf and Calahonda
golf course.
Calahonda. Over the last
twenty years or so, Calahonda has become,
in some peoples opinion a town in its own
right although the local authorities refuse
to give it this status. It is a hugely popular
area for both British holiday makers and
tourists alike. Calahonda is less than a
half hour from Malaga airport in between
Fuengirola and the east side of Marbella.
Made up mostly of villas and townhouses
with very few high rise apartment buildings
Calahonda encompasses both rural and coastal
life. All amenities are within a few minutes
including restaurants, bars, supermarkets,
shops, banks, schools, sports facilities,
pretty much everything you would expect
in a town of this size. There are four golf
courses within the area of Calahonda and
the Costa del Sol hospital is less than
five minutes away. Whether you a tourist
or looking to live here Calahonda has everything
you could want without having to travel
too far.
Cabopino. There are not
many more picturesque and inviting coastal
areas than the port at Cabopino. Here you
can practise any of your chosen water sports
and activities including wind surfing, para-sending
and dolphin watching. Less than five minutes
from Calahonda it is the perfect enviroment
for a beach or portside meal and boasts
one the most attractive stretches of coastline.
(including a nudist beach)There are over
170 berths for both small and medium sized
boats and has many restaurants to choose
from for that romantic meal. There are also
many beautiful apartment buildings and hotels
overlooking the port and for those who enjoy
the real outdoors two minutes across the
main n340 road there is Camping Cabopino.
Cabopino is 25 minutes from Malaga and less
than 10 minutes from Marbella. Less than
5 minutes from Cabopino is Calahonda where
you will find all your usual amenities like
banks , shops and supermarkets.
Elviria is located about
15 minutes east of Marbellas city centre
and is 25 minutes from Malaga airport. Elviria
has long been a popular holiday resort and
is home to the five star Don Carlos Hotel
and to the internationally reknowned Santa
Maria Golf & Country Club. It is less
than 5 minutes drive from Cabopino port
and there is no shortage of amenities including
shops, supermarkets, bars, restaurants,
a tennis club, plenty of golf courses and
is only 5 minutes from the Costa del Sol
hospital. It is a coastal urbanisation and
as such most properties are within walking
distance from
the beach. There is also the English International
School which caters for primary and secondary
students. 10 minutes further inland from
Elviria there is fantastic countryside with
amazing sea and country views from the La
Mareina urbanization. Elviria is perfectly
situated and is within easy reach of any
of the facilities you might require on the
Costa del Sol
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