Calahonda Information
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| Calahonda is situated in the heart of the Costa del Sol and is one of the most popular destinations for both holiday makers and expatriates. The town is located between the towns of Fuengirola and Marbella, in the province of Malaga. Just a short distance from Calahonda you will find places such as the luxury Puerto Banus where stunning yachts, leisure facilities, restaurants and boutiques are located. Due to the new toll road you will be able to get from and to the Malaga international airport in 20 minutes.. Calahonda enjoys a privileged setting directly on the Mediterranean coast and is blessed with an amazing climate. Hot summers and mild winters combined with a wonderful breeze that keeps you cool during the summer months make the region to a great place to be. The urbanization stretches from the coast to the gentle hills of Malaga. From here you can enjoy magnificent views of the beaches, the costal towns and even the North of Africa and the “Rock” of Gibraltar. Especially on clear days you will be able to enjoy the most breathtaking views. From the highest point of the town, which is around 300 metres above sea level, you can see the red mountain of Estepona, Puerto Banus and Marbella. Calahonda is part of the municipality of Mijas. In recent years the property development has grown so much that it is already the size of a small town. It is the largest urbanisation in between Marbella and Fuengirola which is the reason for recent attempts to separate Calahonda from Mijas. Unfortunately the attempts failed which means that residents will have to keep on paying taxes to Mijas. The urbanisations greatest features are the tranquil lifestyle, the spacious plots, the limited apartment buildings and the numerous green areas. All of this makes Calahonda to a great place to live. It is likely that the growth that took place in recent years will continue but you can be certain that the rustic fashion that is provided here will be maintained. Calahonda is covering an area of 600.000m2. The majority of this space is dedicated to private plots on which large villas and town houses can be found. Also located in Calahonda are four excellent golf courses which make the urbanisation very attractive to golf lovers. On the remaining area there are restaurants, many types of shops, thee commercial centres, sports facilities and of course apartment buildings and green areas. A total of 45 restaurants, bars and cafes as well as supermarkets and seven banks can also be found. Only a short way from Calahonda is the well established and recognised Costa del Sol Hospital. For smaller incidents or a simple cold you can go to the chemist or the three medical centres in the urbanisation. As mentioned earlier, there are four golf courses in the urbanisation. Those who want a greater choice can visit one of the other six courses that are located within 10 km. Also available are water sports and the Cabopino port. Residents can also make use of the tennis courts and a gymnasium. Should you want to know more about Calahonda and get an idea on how the area looks like we recommend watching the Calahonda movie. |   |