In addition to contemporary amenities, many vacation cottages and homes in Mijas Costa are well within walking distance to nearby attractions like cafes and shopping centers. The city is blessed by Mother Nature and offers its visitors an opportunity to enjoy the visual treat of a beautiful12 kilometer long stretch of coastline. On this coastline, you will find beaches of all types from tranquil bays to busy tourist beaches. Most of them are brimming with beach bars and restaurants. These bars and restaurants are typical for this region and are famous for their luscious seafood, Andalucian cuisine and all types of drinks. Apart from these tourist spots, for those who have inclination towards water sports Mijas Costa is the perfect place to enjoy sailing, water-surfing, boating, jet-skiing and much more. For vacationers who wish to experience other adventures sports, Marbella, Puerto Banus and Benalmadena are nearby where every vacationer can enjoy activities like hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking. The city is also located near to similar other attractions of this region like Benalmadena and Marbella .
For keen golfers, Mijas Costa offers world-class golf clubs and courses like Cerrado del Aguila Golf Club, El Chaparral Golf Club, and La Siesta Golf. In addition to this, just a few minutes away is the Miraflores Golf Course, another golfer’s paradise which offers 18 holes with great sea views. Apart from these golf courses, there are many other neighboring attractions such as the Mijas Water Park, Tivoli World theme park and the Fuengirola Zoo. The Selwo Dolphinarium and Tivoli World are some of the few fun parks in nearby Benalmadena that offer an ideal location to spend the entire day with family. Selwo Dolphinarium highlights a variety of marine creatures including penguins from the sub Antarctic, exotic birds and wildlife creatures from the Amazon rain forest. Tivoli World has wonderful gardens, fountains and features a Wild West Show, comedy and children shows.
At Mijas Costa, there is always more to do apart from visiting amusement parks or enjoying various outdoor activities. This beautiful coastal region centered on the inland villages of Mijas has some of the best Spanish eateries and restaurants like Casa Navarra, Finca Las Brasas, Vista Del Mar and La Terraza. Besides these restaurants, there are many bars and cafes like Sports Cafe Bar, Octagon Bar and many more. Most of these bars are fully air-conditioned and are located near to Mija Costa vacation rentals.