LOCATION

Amenities & Attractions near the Villas:

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• Supermarkets – there are four large markets and a number of mini markets. The nearest large supermarket is about 1 mile walk away (downhill is easy to walk but the return journey requires a taxi or rental car) and is called Supersol. There is a mini market in the Avenue de Espana that is open until 2am and sells alcohol. The rest of the supermarkets are in the El Zoco area at the bottom of the hill.

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• Restaurants – there are numerous restaurants and bars in Calahonda. There 1 restaurant about 5-10 minutes walk from the villas up the hill called Miel y Nata: https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g1767565-d1003023-Reviews-Miel_y_Nata_Mountain-Sitio_de_Calahonda_Mijas_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_A.html 

• But there are also a selection of restaurants at the bottom of the hill in the centre of Calahonda village in a shopping centre called El Zoco.

• Joffrey's Restaurant in Los Mimosas is a lovely French fine dining restaurant in La Cala de Mijas who are friends of the villas' owners - say hi to Lisa and Joffrey from Dave Warren and I'm sure they'll take care of you! https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g1892987-d12156188-r482311447-Joffrey_s_Las_Mimosas-La_Cala_de_Mijas_Mijas_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_.html 

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• Train: There is a train which operates from Malaga airport to Fuengirola. After that you have to get a taxi.

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• Transport: – there is a mini-train service that runs ‘up and down’ Calahonda past the villas. There is a pool of taxis available in Calahonda. There is a good road network (N94) along the coast and there is also the toll road (motorway) for longer journeys. There is a bus that runs frequently along the coastal road (N94).

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• Parking: On street and in villa parking is available for free at all three villas.

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• Car Hire: Once you’ve made your booking we recommend hiring a car. When we’re in Spain we usually book with Autoflores. They’re located in Malaga Airport and you collect your car from the airport. But there are numerous options including the major car rental companies:

• http://www.autosflores.com/

• https://www.europcar.co.uk/locations/spain/malaga/malaga-airport

• https://www.enterprise.co.uk/en/car-hire/locations/spain/malaga-costa-del-sol-airport-e5u2.html

• https://www.rentalcars.com/en/airport/es/agp/avis/

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• Taxis and Airport Collection: Alternatively our Agents, Sol Finders, can arrange for an airport collection. Please contact Sol Finders directly for price. Airport taxis usually charge €50 – €70). This can be arranged by emailing our agents .

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• Taxis: There are a good supply of Taxi services in Calahonda: http://www.calahonda-information.com/Calahonda_taxis.html The average cost is €1 per minute you are in the taxi.

• Parada Taxi Calahonda: +34 952 47 82 88

• Parada Taxi Mijas: +34 952 47 65 93 

• Parada Taxi Calypso: +34 952 47 82 88

• Calahonda Taxis: +34 952 476 593.

• Uber operates but only started in the summer of 2018 so it is limited but growing.

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• Medical: – the Marbella Hospital is located on the coastal road between Calahonda and Marbella, about five miles from the villa. There are a number of private medical surgeries in Calahonda.

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• Banks: – Calahonda has local banks including Barclays and Santander.

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