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The area of Calahonda which is situated Westside of Fuengirola and 16km to the East of Marbella and can be deemed to be a direct result of supply and demand from the tourist industry. In real terms it is a relatively new resort area which can be accessed from the N340 dual carriage way which is situated between the coastline and Calahonda or via the AP7 toll road which starts in Fuengirola and bypasses Calahonda to the north.
Due to its nature, Calahonda is predominantly new builds from the past two decades with a mixture of apartment complexes as well as independent villas.
As Calahonda is a relatively young resort, only thirty years old, many multi-cultural dishes are served in the area in place of the traditional Spanish dishes served in other resorts. Before the resort was here it was a farming area, farmed by the Van Dulken brothers.
Many expatriates of diverse nationalities have chosen Calahonda as their "home from home in the sun" with a vast array of multi-national bars, shops, supermarkets and restaurants springing up as a result of its multicultural population.
The El Zoco Shopping centre offers visitors a wide range of shops and restaurants and is a great place to visit on one of the few days that the Costa del Sol isn't sunny!
The area of Calahonda, Riviera del Sol and Miraflores boast some excellent Golf Courses such as Miraflores Golf which is an 18 hole course, designed by Falco Nardi and inaugurated in 1990. Other Golf Courses in the area are La Siesta Golf Club which is a fairly short course, but the levels vary substantially from tee to green.The distance from the tees to the green varies considerably, and although it is a short course, it is ideal for short play therefore giving you the impression that you are playing on a much bigger course. The course is not too difficult. You can use a wood to reach the green of the 7th. There are wonderful views of the Mediterranean Sea from the 9th hole.
La Cala Golf
The two golf courses at La Cala are the main attraction of the resort. Both, La Cala North (Par 73) and La Cala South (Par 72) have been designed by North American architect Cabell B. Robinson. La Cala Resort is an exclusive residential and recreational complex of approximately 1,000 acres situated between the 'Sierra de Mijas' National Park and the Mediterranean.
A short distance along the coast is the port of Cabopino. It is one of the most secluded and picturesque ports along the coast and is renowned for its good food that the numerous restaurants provide. The beaches that surround are also a great place to visit, as the sheltered sunbathing areas and the watersports located there offer visitors a variety of leisure activities.
In the hills of Calahonda there is a small Christian monument, a beacon in the area. From this location, on a clear day it is possible to see right along the coast along to Gibraltar and across the waters to the coast of Africa.
Calahonda is a growing self-sufficient community which offers visitors and residents alike a great range of amenities on their doorstep and only a stone throw from the beach.
Urbanisations in Calahonda such as Calypso, Las Colinas de Calahonda, Las Casitas de Calahonda, La Cartuja and La Siesta have proven to be very popular among foreignors wishing to purchase property in Calahonda.
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Las Casitas de Calahonda is situated in the lower part of Calhonda, Mijas Costa close to Los Olivios Commercial Shopping Centre. The development is made up of just 18 townhouses making this a quiet and tranquil place to live whilst being close to many local amenities. Los Olivios Commercial centre offers great amenities such as ATM, supermarket, hairdressers and many other facilities.
Las casitas de Calahonda is located on a split level overlooking a stunning pool and immaculate gardens which are taken care of all year round.
The development is only a short walk to Calahonda beach making this a great to live without owning a car.
Las Casitas de Calahonda offers homebuyers an opportunity to buy a relaxing place in the sun, with facilities on the doorstep.
