Costa del Sol
Calahonda
Sitio de Calahonda is the largest property development you will find between Marbella and Fuengirola. In fact, this neighbourhood has grown so successfully that it could qualify as a town. However, residents have been unsuccessful in their attempts to separate it from Mijas, the municipality to which it belongs - and to which they must pay taxes.
Rural flavour and coastal lifestyle are two of Calahonda's most attractive features, because, although the area is developed, its founder was keen on green areas, large plots and limits on apartment buildings. Thus, the area has grown in a generally peaceful and rustic fashion. While the vast majority of Calahonda's 600,000 square metres is devoted to villas, townhouses and space for 4 golf courses, selected areas have been dedicated to providing residents with every amenity imaginable.
There are, therefore, 3 commercial centres which house most of the development's 45 restaurants, cafeterias and pubs as well as 7 banks, several supermarkets and a wide variety of other businesses including: hardware, furniture, garden supply, travel agencies, car hire, car repair, property management and much more.
Sports are easily incorporated into a Calahonda lifestyle. For starters, there are a total of 10 golf courses within a 10 kilometre radius of this urbanisation, which also has its own port, Cabopino. And, having its own share of coast line puts a spotlight on a wide array of water sports as well. Tennis courts and a fitness centre are also available to residents. There is a nursery school 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 to10 minutes drive from the urbanisation.