Sitio de Calahonda is the largest property development you will find between Marbella and Fuengirola, the town is rustic in style with limited high rise buildings and lots of green areas. In fact, this neighbourhood has grown so successfully that it could qualify as a town. However, residents have been attempting for many years to separate Calahonda from Mijas to no avail, they still have to pay their taxes to Mijas townhall.
While the vast majority of Calahonda's 600,000 square metres is devoted to villas, townhouses and space for ten golf courses (one with a 10KM radius), selected areas have been dedicated to providing residents with every amenity imaginable. There are three main commercial centres with shops, 45 restaurants, bars, 7 banks and three 24 hour medical centres, amongst a wide variety of other businesses including: hardware, furniture, garden supply, travel agencies, car hire, car repair, property management and much more, there are tennis courts, a fitness centre, a marina (Cabopino) and a range of water sports.
Health care needs are provided for by a chemist and three medical centres, offering 24 hour service. Furthermore, the state-funded Hospital Costa del Sol is well known as the Coast's state-of-the-art medical facility and is just minutes from Calahonda.
There is a nursery schools in Calahonda and private primary and secondary schools are located nearby. One of the best known international schools on the coast, the English International School (EIC), is approximately 5 to 10 minutes drive from the urbanisation. Those interested in high quality Spanish schooling for their children can enrol girls in Las Chapas and boys in Ecos, private Catholic schools run by the Grupo Atendis, which are located just off the N-340 on the way to Marbella. State-funded schooling is available in La Cala de Mijas, where schools provide free bus service to students coming from Calahonda.
Climate
The Costa del Sol has the best climate in the whole of Europe, with an incredible 325 days of sunshine each year, which is called their micro climate. It is not unusual to be sitting in glorious sunshine in the winter months, while the rest of Europe shivers under a cloud of rain. Just imagine relaxing on your own private terrace or next to your swimming pool with a sangria in your hand, your friends nearby and your partner or children all having the time of their lives...
Buying Calahonda also makes good business sense. A sunny climate means that investing in property on the Costa del Sol will always be a good financial proposition.
Spanish Lifestyle
The activities available on the Costa del Sol are overwhelming. Boasting some of the cleanest stretches of coast anywhere in Europe encourages an excellent beach life and is a big draw for many people on the Costa del Sol, some beaches have been awarded the European Blue Flag of merit. The Costa del Sol also promotes great gastronomic delights with many beach restaurants, bars and clubs for those of you who like to party into the night.
For those who like to delve into more sporting activities there's waterskiing, yacht trips, adventure parks, tennis, quad-biking and even skiing (crazy but true, skiing is just a two hour drive away in the Sierra Nevada mountains). And last but not least.....Golf. It's no co-incidence that the Costa del Sol is also known as the Costa del Golf, with some of the world's premier championships having being held here over the years, including the 1997 Ryder Cup, the World Golf Championships in 2000, and the Volvo Masters in 2005.
Those of you who enjoy a shopping trip or simply window shopping then you will be very satisfied on the Costa del Sol, the choice of hyoer markets, cobbled streets and designer boutiques is extensive. The Costa del Sol also has several cinema complexes showing English films with subtitles in Spanish, ten-pin bowling, aqua parks, a modern efficient health service, and top quality international schools.
In summary, the Costa del Sol is for people who like the finer things in life and who enjoy the best that life can offer. Or, if you are the quiet type, you can just ignore all that, sit back, relax and take in the peace and quiet surrounded by nature. The Costa del Sol has numerous protected wildlife parks and natural parks that are to be enjoyed and display the true inland Andalucia.
Commuting
Flying to southern Spain is now easier than ever, there are several low-cost airlines that fly from all major UK airports and northern Europe competing for business to Malaga International Airport. The airport is currently under major construction to accommodate more people coming into the country, the new motorway toll road (E15) has been upgraded and now provides a fast efficient connection to any area along the coast. There is also a new development of a new high speed rail link between Malaga and Madrid. Spain has caught up with the rapid growth of internet and is now providing more high speed internet lines and cheap telephone rates - all these reasons make Spain a very good access point for the whole of Europe.
Where to eat & drink in Calahonda
Highlander Bar
Little Italy
Charley's Bar
La Luna de Calahonda
Restaurante Royal Beach
Bar Bananas
Doña Lola Club
Chiringuito La Lucera
Merendero el Juncal
David's Bar
Merendero la Familia
Merendero el Bombo
Chiringuito Los Moreno
Restaurante Arroyo
The Boat House
Akira Fuji
Where to stay in Calahonda
The list below is for hotels that are decent and located centrally in Calahonda and include some direct links to their websites or websites with features of the particular hotel.
Atlantic Club Calahonda
Las Palmers Hotel
El Ancla
Calasol II
El Oceano
Club Algaida
Reference : www.thaisabuy.com
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