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Local tips, travel guides and news from the Costa del Sol, written by Dave and the Harmony team.
How to do the Caminito del Rey from La Cala de Mijas: official tickets from 10 euros, a 7.7 km one-way route, 3 to 4 hours, about 75 minutes by car and a day-trip timeline.
Car hire in La Cala de Mijas: essential at La Cala Golf, optional by the beach. Bus M-220, taxis, parking and 2026 hire costs, all in one honest guide.
When the La Cala de Mijas market runs, where to park, what to buy and how to combine it with a beach walk and lunch. Plus Fuengirola and Mijas Pueblo market days.
Month-by-month La Cala de Mijas weather: temperatures, sea, rain and sun, plus what each season is good for and when it gets busy.
About 30 km and 25 to 35 minutes by road. We compare taxi, pre-booked transfer, train plus bus and car hire, with honest 2026 prices and what to do after midnight.
Expected switch-on 27 November 2026, three light shows a night on Calle Larios until early January. Drive, train and parking tips from La Cala de Mijas.
The LET season finale comes to La Cala Resort on 26-29 November 2026. Dates, tickets, the Race to Costa del Sol, getting there, and a penthouse inside the resort.
A winter on the Costa del Sol? Month-by-month weather, costs, healthcare, the Dutch and Belgian community, and why La Cala de Mijas suits a long stay.
The best beaches near our apartments, from Playa de la Butibamba to Calahonda, with chiringuito tips and parking advice.
A look at the three championship courses at La Cala Resort, Campo América, Asia and Europa, plus the academy, green fees and what makes it special.
Mijas Pueblo is a 15-minute drive up the hill from La Cala, a whitewashed Andalusian village with art, food and panoramic views.
Dave's restaurant picks in and around La Cala, from beachfront chiringuitos to a Michelin-quality tasting menu.