Food Scene - Our favourite restaurants in the area
Instagram: calanovagolf -
Tel: +34 951 17 01 94
Address: Campo de Golf Calanova Golf Club, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
We highly recommend you have a drink / breakfast / lunch or dinner at the local golf club, Calanova Golf Club. It is a 4-5 minute walk (note there is a hill on the first part of the or a 1 minute drive. They do a buffet breakfast for €7, great coffee/beer/wine…for lunch they do a fantastic Calanova Salad (prawns/avocados..), Club Sandwich etc.. for dinner they serve a delicious steak, Calanova burger, a variety of fish and other tasty food. The views are stunning, overlooking the putting green, golf course and sea! Panoramic and wonderful! Also a brilliant golf shop with a huge choice of golf accessories / clothing etc…over 2 floors. We’ve never seen a bigger golf store!
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Calanova Il-Klabb tal-Golf
Instagram: calanovagolf -
Tel: +34 951 17 01 94
Address: Campo de Golf Calanova Golf Club, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
We highly recommend you have a drink / breakfast / lunch or dinner at the local golf club, Calanova Golf Club. It is a 4-5 minute walk (note there is a hill on the first part of the or a 1 minute drive. They do a buffet breakfast for €7, great coffee/beer/wine…for lunch they do a fantastic Calanova Salad (prawns/avocados..), Club Sandwich etc.. for dinner they serve a delicious steak, Calanova burger, a variety of fish and other tasty food. The views are stunning, overlooking the putting green, golf course and sea! Panoramic and wonderful! Also a brilliant golf shop with a huge choice of golf accessories / clothing etc…over 2 floors. We’ve never seen a bigger golf store!
Instagram: elolivodelacala - Tel: +34 953 58 7500.
Address: C. Butiplaya, 5, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
This is definitely one of our favourite restaurants in La Cala de Mijas. An unbelievable wine selection, divine tasting prawns, lamb, steak..the menu is truly one of our favourite. It is always busy so we recommend that you pre-book, especially during peak season.
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El Olivo de La Cala
5 C. ButiplayaInstagram: elolivodelacala - Tel: +34 953 58 7500.
Address: C. Butiplaya, 5, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
This is definitely one of our favourite restaurants in La Cala de Mijas. An unbelievable wine selection, divine tasting prawns, lamb, steak..the menu is truly one of our favourite. It is always busy so we recommend that you pre-book, especially during peak season.
Instagram: olivias_la_cala -
Tel: +34 952 49 49 35
Address: C. Torreón, 13, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
- Elliott Wright from the UK tv show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) owns and runs this restaurant. Good for ‘people watching’, great views of the beach, great entertainment (singers/bands). Pretty expensive so be sure to check out the menu before you book it. On Sundays they do a nice 3 course set menu which is more reasonably priced. They also do a bottomless brunch. Olivias restaurant also has a boat you can charter for a celebration/day at sea. All of the information is on their website.
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Olivia's La Cala
13 Calle TorreónInstagram: olivias_la_cala -
Tel: +34 952 49 49 35
Address: C. Torreón, 13, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
- Elliott Wright from the UK tv show The Only Way is Essex (TOWIE) owns and runs this restaurant. Good for ‘people watching’, great views of the beach, great entertainment (singers/bands). Pretty expensive so be sure to check out the menu before you book it. On Sundays they do a nice 3 course set menu which is more reasonably priced. They also do a bottomless brunch. Olivias restaurant also has a boat you can charter for a celebration/day at sea. All of the information is on their website.
Instagram: torreonlcm -
Tel: + 34 952 494 050
Address: Calle Reina Fabiola, 1 Mijas, Andalucia, Spain
Beach front, mid-priced, nice fish, good menu, prompt service. Also good for lunch / coffee outside during the afternoon.
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Restaurante el torreon
local 1 C. Reina FabiolaInstagram: torreonlcm -
Tel: + 34 952 494 050
Address: Calle Reina Fabiola, 1 Mijas, Andalucia, Spain
Beach front, mid-priced, nice fish, good menu, prompt service. Also good for lunch / coffee outside during the afternoon.
Instagram: lasalabanus -
Tel: +34 95 281 4145
Address: Calle Belmonte Marbella, Spain
Upmarket, great for people watching, atmosphere, nice food, cocktails, late night drinks. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion.
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La Sala Puerto Banús
s/n C. Juan BelmonteInstagram: lasalabanus -
Tel: +34 95 281 4145
Address: Calle Belmonte Marbella, Spain
Upmarket, great for people watching, atmosphere, nice food, cocktails, late night drinks. Pricey but worth it for a special occasion.
Instagram: oceanobeachhotel -
Tel: + 34 952 587 550
Address: Ctra. de Cádiz A7 (N340), Km 199
Miraflores Playa, 29649 Mijas Costa
Upmarket, people watching, fantastic food and drinks. Less than 10 minutes in a taxi from the apartment. Always great entertainment (singers, bands). Great Sunday afternoon lunch with (normally) soul or jazz singers. You will probably need to book in advance!
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El Oceano Beach Hotel & Restaurant
31 N-340Instagram: oceanobeachhotel -
Tel: + 34 952 587 550
Address: Ctra. de Cádiz A7 (N340), Km 199
Miraflores Playa, 29649 Mijas Costa
Upmarket, people watching, fantastic food and drinks. Less than 10 minutes in a taxi from the apartment. Always great entertainment (singers, bands). Great Sunday afternoon lunch with (normally) soul or jazz singers. You will probably need to book in advance!
Instagram: elgustodelacala
Tel: +34 952 58 75 38
Address: Blvd. de la Cala, 3, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
This place is in our top 3 favourite restaurants from the local area. Delicious lamp chops, ribs, burgers, steak, kids menu. Always busy with both locals and tourists..always a great sign! Book a table..especially on Friday or Saturday nights.
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El Gusto de la Cala
3 Blvd. de la CalaInstagram: elgustodelacala
Tel: +34 952 58 75 38
Address: Blvd. de la Cala, 3, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
This place is in our top 3 favourite restaurants from the local area. Delicious lamp chops, ribs, burgers, steak, kids menu. Always busy with both locals and tourists..always a great sign! Book a table..especially on Friday or Saturday nights.
Known for its incredible gastro & wide variety of excellent cuisine, Benhavís is home to some of the best restaurants in the Costa del Sol so it would be unfair to select only 1 or 2 restaurants. Check out Trip Advisor for an extensive list of the best restaurants in Benhavís - they keep changing ranks/places and it is very hard to choose only a few…so for this area it would be great to have a look at lots of restaurant options before you decide where to eat!
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g608965-Benahavis_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_Andalucia.html — Check out the latest Top 10 restaurant recommendations from Trip Advisor in a Google search or type in the website above!
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Benahavís
Known for its incredible gastro & wide variety of excellent cuisine, Benhavís is home to some of the best restaurants in the Costa del Sol so it would be unfair to select only 1 or 2 restaurants. Check out Trip Advisor for an extensive list of the best restaurants in Benhavís - they keep changing ranks/places and it is very hard to choose only a few…so for this area it would be great to have a look at lots of restaurant options before you decide where to eat!
https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurants-g608965-Benahavis_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_Andalucia.html — Check out the latest Top 10 restaurant recommendations from Trip Advisor in a Google search or type in the website above!
Instagram: dabrunoristorante -
Tel: +34 952 903 318
Address: Da Bruno Sul Mare, Paseo Marítimo, s/n, Edificio Skol, 29600 Marbella
A gorgeous Italian restaurant right by the beach with tables both inside and outside. Great for people watching while sipping some wine and eating pasta/meat/fish dishes! Top end Italian prices but worth it! Delicious!
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Restaurante Marbella | Da Bruno Sul Mare
Instagram: dabrunoristorante -
Tel: +34 952 903 318
Address: Da Bruno Sul Mare, Paseo Marítimo, s/n, Edificio Skol, 29600 Marbella
A gorgeous Italian restaurant right by the beach with tables both inside and outside. Great for people watching while sipping some wine and eating pasta/meat/fish dishes! Top end Italian prices but worth it! Delicious!
Instagram: sai_indian_restaurant -
Address: C. Torremolinos, 3, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
Tel: +34 951 25 44 01
Always packed with local diners every time we pass so it can only be a great sign! The menu looks nice and it is reasonably priced. We haven’t eaten there personally but have heard only good things about it!
They also do take-away so give them a call!
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Sai Indian Restaurant - TakeAway and HomeDelivery
3 Calle TorremolinosInstagram: sai_indian_restaurant -
Address: C. Torremolinos, 3, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
Tel: +34 951 25 44 01
Always packed with local diners every time we pass so it can only be a great sign! The menu looks nice and it is reasonably priced. We haven’t eaten there personally but have heard only good things about it!
They also do take-away so give them a call!
Instagram: origenasador
Address: Camilo José Cela, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Tel: +34 951 35 21 64
Our favourite Argentinian restaurant! Mouthwatering steaks/meat choices to select form and a fantastic wine menu - especially red wine. Book a table in advance!
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Origen Asador Argentino
Calle Camilo José CelaInstagram: origenasador
Address: Camilo José Cela, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Tel: +34 951 35 21 64
Our favourite Argentinian restaurant! Mouthwatering steaks/meat choices to select form and a fantastic wine menu - especially red wine. Book a table in advance!
Address: Blvd. de la Cala, 29, 29649 La Cala de Mijas. This restaurant is in our Top 3 favourite restaurants in the whole area! Lovely staff, great food, always busy with locals and holiday makers! An established restaurant and one we love to return to over and over!
Restaurante El Cortijillo
29 Blvd. de la CalaAddress: Blvd. de la Cala, 29, 29649 La Cala de Mijas. This restaurant is in our Top 3 favourite restaurants in the whole area! Lovely staff, great food, always busy with locals and holiday makers! An established restaurant and one we love to return to over and over!
Lunch Place Recommendations
Instagram: lared_marbella -
Tel: +34 952 82 14 50
Address: P.º Marítimo, 6, 29602 Marbella
Located in the centre of Marbella on the beachfront, La Red is our absolutely favourite place for lunch. Fresh fish, delicious (giant!) fresh salads, steak, tasty wines/beers…the menu is huge and extensive so you will definitely find something for everyone! Super family/ child friendly, great service, you will find people of all ranges enjoying the food & ambience….it is always busy with a buzz, so book in advance to guarantee a table if it’s peak holiday season!
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Restaurante la Red
6 P.º MarítimoInstagram: lared_marbella -
Tel: +34 952 82 14 50
Address: P.º Marítimo, 6, 29602 Marbella
Located in the centre of Marbella on the beachfront, La Red is our absolutely favourite place for lunch. Fresh fish, delicious (giant!) fresh salads, steak, tasty wines/beers…the menu is huge and extensive so you will definitely find something for everyone! Super family/ child friendly, great service, you will find people of all ranges enjoying the food & ambience….it is always busy with a buzz, so book in advance to guarantee a table if it’s peak holiday season!
Instagram: biddyslacala -
Tel: +34 952 49 48 77
Address: Blvd. de la Cala, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
Biddy Mulligans is in the centre of La Cala de Mijas and serves a tasty breakfast as well as an extensive lunch menu. All types of sandwiches, burgers, breakfasts, salads, kids menu, coffees, variety of beers. Great location, good value for money. Also shows all sports games/football/rugby etc..
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Biddy Mulligan´s Irish Pub
Boulevard de la CalaInstagram: biddyslacala -
Tel: +34 952 49 48 77
Address: Blvd. de la Cala, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
Biddy Mulligans is in the centre of La Cala de Mijas and serves a tasty breakfast as well as an extensive lunch menu. All types of sandwiches, burgers, breakfasts, salads, kids menu, coffees, variety of beers. Great location, good value for money. Also shows all sports games/football/rugby etc..
Tel: +34 635 120 824
Address: C. Reina Fabiola, 13, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
A great, reasonably priced restaurant on the beach for a tasty lunch and great views of the sea. Directly beside sun-loungers so you won’t have far to walk far to grab a bite to eat and a drink during the day
El Tropico
13 Calle Reina FabiolaTel: +34 635 120 824
Address: C. Reina Fabiola, 13, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
A great, reasonably priced restaurant on the beach for a tasty lunch and great views of the sea. Directly beside sun-loungers so you won’t have far to walk far to grab a bite to eat and a drink during the day
Instagram: elpikoteocerveceria
Tel: +34 952 49 31 34
Address: El Pikoteo, de, C. Marbella, 6, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
A one minute walk from the beach, this restaurant is great for sea-food for lunch or dinner with seating both outside and inside. Always filled with locals so that is a good sign! Try the prawns pil-pil! Delicious!
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El Pikoteo
6 C. MarbellaInstagram: elpikoteocerveceria
Tel: +34 952 49 31 34
Address: El Pikoteo, de, C. Marbella, 6, 29649 La Cala de Mijas, Málaga, Spain
A one minute walk from the beach, this restaurant is great for sea-food for lunch or dinner with seating both outside and inside. Always filled with locals so that is a good sign! Try the prawns pil-pil! Delicious!
Coffee & Cake House / Takeaway coffee
Address: C. de la Noria, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
If you are looking for a place close by that serves takeaway coffee or you fancy sitting in and having some coffee, cake/churros then La Costa is about a 4 minute drive down the hill from our apartment, on the right hand side before you enter La Cala de Mijas and has plenty of parking directly outside! Cheap & cheerful…a take-away coffee is around €1.90!
Café La Costa
Calle de la NoriaAddress: C. de la Noria, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
If you are looking for a place close by that serves takeaway coffee or you fancy sitting in and having some coffee, cake/churros then La Costa is about a 4 minute drive down the hill from our apartment, on the right hand side before you enter La Cala de Mijas and has plenty of parking directly outside! Cheap & cheerful…a take-away coffee is around €1.90!
Instagram: bsweet.es -
Address: Calle Marbella 9, la Cala de Mijas Mijas
Great coffee & bakery house in the centre of La Cala de Mijas. Also do take-away coffees if you fancy a stroll along the beach sipping a hot drink. If you fancy an afternoon pastry / slice of cake or need to organise a delicious cake for a special occasion then Bsweet is our recommendation.
Bsweet - Coffee & Bakery
9 Calle MarbellaInstagram: bsweet.es -
Address: Calle Marbella 9, la Cala de Mijas Mijas
Great coffee & bakery house in the centre of La Cala de Mijas. Also do take-away coffees if you fancy a stroll along the beach sipping a hot drink. If you fancy an afternoon pastry / slice of cake or need to organise a delicious cake for a special occasion then Bsweet is our recommendation.
Spanish Tapas Restaurants
Instagram: tabernalacarriola_calademijas
Tel: +34 952 49 43 51
Address: C. Torremolinos, 5, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
This is our favourite local Tapas restaurant based in central La Cala de Mijas, one minute from the beach. Authentically Spanish, reasonably priced and great Spanish tapas choices with a wonderful selection of wines/beers.
Taberna La Carriola
5 C. TorremolinosInstagram: tabernalacarriola_calademijas
Tel: +34 952 49 43 51
Address: C. Torremolinos, 5, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
This is our favourite local Tapas restaurant based in central La Cala de Mijas, one minute from the beach. Authentically Spanish, reasonably priced and great Spanish tapas choices with a wonderful selection of wines/beers.
Instagram: latona_cerveceria
Tel: +34 633 33 38 20
Address: C. Torremolinos, 7, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
A quaint little Tapas bar a one minute walk from the beach. Nice to share some Tapas and a glass of Cava/a beer! *Gluten free options also!*
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La Toná
7 Calle TorremolinosInstagram: latona_cerveceria
Tel: +34 633 33 38 20
Address: C. Torremolinos, 7, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
A quaint little Tapas bar a one minute walk from the beach. Nice to share some Tapas and a glass of Cava/a beer! *Gluten free options also!*
Night Time Local Entertainment
Legends is a local music venue in La Cala de Mijas which has fantastic singers /
Contact details: PM or WhatsApp Andrea (the owner/main event planner) on 0034 628353884 to reserve your seats or check out their Facebook page ‘Legends Bar La Cala’ for upcoming events.
Legends Showbar
Legends is a local music venue in La Cala de Mijas which has fantastic singers /
Contact details: PM or WhatsApp Andrea (the owner/main event planner) on 0034 628353884 to reserve your seats or check out their Facebook page ‘Legends Bar La Cala’ for upcoming events.
THE TIMES SPORTS BAR & GRILL
47 Calle CártamaNeighbourhoods
The famous Marbella is less than a 20 minute drive straight up the A-7 motorway. Glitzy and glamorous with a fantastic beach-front/promenade and a large array of restaurants, bars and cafes…you can spend the whole day in Marbella. We always park near the Skol apartments or in the supermarket 24 hour car park about 400 meters past the Skol apartments on the left hand side..so if you aren’t familiar with the Marbella area then simply put ‘Skol apartments, Marbella’ into your sat nav and park anywhere around there. Visit Orange Square for dinner in the evening which has a fabulous choice of restaurants to eat…all surrounded by beautiful orange trees. **TIP: IF YOU ARE DRIVING FROM OUR APARTMENT AT CALANOVA GOLF TO MARBELLA, DRIVE STRAIGHT DOWN THE HILL TO THE MAIN LA CALA DE MIJAS ROUNDABOUT AND TAKE THE EXIT TO MARBELLA FROM THERE, DON’T GO VIA RIVIERA, THE ROADS ARE LESS DIRECT. ALSO, RETURNING FROM MARBELLA TAKE THE LA CALA DE MIJAS EXIT, NOT RIVIERA, IT IS MUCH EASIER TO DRIVE STRAIGHT UP THE HILL BACK TO THE APARTMENT*
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Marbella
The famous Marbella is less than a 20 minute drive straight up the A-7 motorway. Glitzy and glamorous with a fantastic beach-front/promenade and a large array of restaurants, bars and cafes…you can spend the whole day in Marbella. We always park near the Skol apartments or in the supermarket 24 hour car park about 400 meters past the Skol apartments on the left hand side..so if you aren’t familiar with the Marbella area then simply put ‘Skol apartments, Marbella’ into your sat nav and park anywhere around there. Visit Orange Square for dinner in the evening which has a fabulous choice of restaurants to eat…all surrounded by beautiful orange trees. **TIP: IF YOU ARE DRIVING FROM OUR APARTMENT AT CALANOVA GOLF TO MARBELLA, DRIVE STRAIGHT DOWN THE HILL TO THE MAIN LA CALA DE MIJAS ROUNDABOUT AND TAKE THE EXIT TO MARBELLA FROM THERE, DON’T GO VIA RIVIERA, THE ROADS ARE LESS DIRECT. ALSO, RETURNING FROM MARBELLA TAKE THE LA CALA DE MIJAS EXIT, NOT RIVIERA, IT IS MUCH EASIER TO DRIVE STRAIGHT UP THE HILL BACK TO THE APARTMENT*
If you like people watching surrounded by yachts, fancy cars and glamorous restaurants, bars & cafes, then a visit to Puerto Banus is an absolute must! Less than a 20 minute drive from our apartment, it is easy to jump in an Uber or drive there. There are plenty of car parks around town. We recommend a drink in the famous Sinatra’s Bar in the Harbour. Puerto Banús is also home to some brilliant night clubs such as Tibu. Book tables in advance for the nightclubs (where possible).
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Puerto Banús
If you like people watching surrounded by yachts, fancy cars and glamorous restaurants, bars & cafes, then a visit to Puerto Banus is an absolute must! Less than a 20 minute drive from our apartment, it is easy to jump in an Uber or drive there. There are plenty of car parks around town. We recommend a drink in the famous Sinatra’s Bar in the Harbour. Puerto Banús is also home to some brilliant night clubs such as Tibu. Book tables in advance for the nightclubs (where possible).
The views from Mijas Pueblo are incredible! Wander around the white washed streets and find somewhere to grab a drink or some food and take in the surroundings.
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Mijas Pueblo
The views from Mijas Pueblo are incredible! Wander around the white washed streets and find somewhere to grab a drink or some food and take in the surroundings.
Benhavís is one of the richest municipalities in Spain thanks to the large number of high-end developments that surround the village. Golf resorts such as La Quinta and Los Arqueros belong to Benahavis as does La Zagaleta, an exclusive gated estate, home to some of the most expensive properties in Spain. Benhavís is famous for its incredible restaurants so if you are a foodie then jump in an Uber and head there for lunch or dinner. It will take about 35-40 minutes to get there but you will be very pleased you made the trip!
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Benahavís
Benhavís is one of the richest municipalities in Spain thanks to the large number of high-end developments that surround the village. Golf resorts such as La Quinta and Los Arqueros belong to Benahavis as does La Zagaleta, an exclusive gated estate, home to some of the most expensive properties in Spain. Benhavís is famous for its incredible restaurants so if you are a foodie then jump in an Uber and head there for lunch or dinner. It will take about 35-40 minutes to get there but you will be very pleased you made the trip!
La Cala is the closest neighbourhood to the apartment. It has all of the amenities you would need for a short or long stay at our apartment. Restaurants of all types, cafes, beach bars, numerous, large supermarkets, pharmacy, medical centre, tourist shops, banks and bank machines — and other amenities you need during your stay. There is free parking all over town but to avoid you having to find a car space then simply park in the giant (free) car park on the way into town before the main roundabout - (on the right hand side) you can’t miss it!
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La Cala de Mijas
La Cala is the closest neighbourhood to the apartment. It has all of the amenities you would need for a short or long stay at our apartment. Restaurants of all types, cafes, beach bars, numerous, large supermarkets, pharmacy, medical centre, tourist shops, banks and bank machines — and other amenities you need during your stay. There is free parking all over town but to avoid you having to find a car space then simply park in the giant (free) car park on the way into town before the main roundabout - (on the right hand side) you can’t miss it!
Local Supermarkets
Carrefour: Blvd. de la Cala, 16, 29649 La Cala de Mijas — (this one is in the very centre of La Cala de Mijas, by the main town car park)
Lidl: N-340, 29649 Mijas
Aldi: Av. de Mare Nostrum, 2, 29649 La Cala de Mijas
There are lots of large supermarkets in the La Cala de Mijas area. There is a large Carrefour in the centre of La Cala which have a great bakery section also. There is a large Aldi and a Lidl within a 5 minute driving distance also. Aldi is on the right hand side as you drive from La Cala to the apartment so you will pass it!
Delicious Spanish produce is available in all of the well stocked local supermarkets…meats, cheeses, wines, fresh bakery produce..all at reasonable prices.
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supersol Supermercados
km.192 Autovía del MediterráneoDelicious Spanish produce is available in all of the well stocked local supermarkets…meats, cheeses, wines, fresh bakery produce..all at reasonable prices.