Calahonda On The Costa Del Sol

Posted on February 9, 2009
Filed Under Europe

Calahonda

Calahonda, lying on the Costa Del Sol, Spain is set beautifully against a backdrop of mountains, picturesque undulating hills and valleys which meet the jewelled Mediterranean Sea.

If you wish to visit the area we highly recommend staying at the luxurious Las Palmeras de Calahonda. Las Palmeras is a superb new apartment complex set at the top of Calle Don Jose de Orbaneja. The complex affords magnificent views across rural landscape to the sea. It is so rural that one can hear wild turkeys call out across the valley and owls can be see flitting around as well as a variety of other birds!

The complex is made up of 2 bed roomed apartments and penthouses, large kitchens and living rooms, 2 bath rooms, complete with double sinks. All have large terraces from which to watch the stunning morning sunrises and sunsets and to enjoy outdoor livingin the warmth.

If you don’t wish to drive or hire a car at all, a taxi form the nearest international airport, Malaga, will cost approximately 50 Euros. One can however also easily fly into Gibraltar International Airport which is only 1 hour away.

Additionally to help one get around the resort there is a land train which runs from just below the complex and into Calahonda itself. The children will love itand the adults can drink and get the train back! There you will find a plentiful supply of busy bars and restaurants to suit all pockets and taste.

Situated near to Las Palmeras de Calahonda on Calle Don Jose de Orbaneja are a handy supermarket, bars and a couple of good restaurants and children’s playground. At the bottom of the hill you will find a street of many bars and restaurants, which are truly international, ranging from English Fish and Chips to Chinese and typical Spanish dishes.

If you are an avid or holiday golfer or just fancy having a quick game, only 2 minutes away is Club Siesta Golfand its facilities. A really nice 9 hole par 3 course, which was designed by Enrique Canales. The course is located on gentle hills and has sweeping views to the sea. It has a really nice club house for that relaxing meal and a drink.

Also on Calle Don Jose de Orbaneja is the Club Del Sol. The Club Del Sol has 12 excellent tennis courts comprising 9 brand new clay courts and 3 plexi-cushion courts. The club offers all standards of tennis classes from absolute beginners to tournament level such as:

Minitennis: Learn strokes and basic skills on reduced size courts

MidiTennis: Play on 3/4 size courts, develop advanced strokes and tacticsfor the improvers.

Advanced: High standards of technical and physical programmes for developing tournament level players.

Five minutes along the coast road towards Gibraltar we reach the lovely petite Puerto Cabopino, which has a small number of excellent bars and restaurantson offer. Try Albert’s restaurant for that very special occasion! The beach next to the harbour is fabulous and has plenty of beach chairs and umbrellas. Walk along towards Gibraltar to see the historical Salt Tower.

The beach as Cabopino has a gentle slope into the sea and that combined with Lifeguards on duty throughout the summer months makes it a safe and friendly place for the whole family.