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Apartment in La Cala within a secure complex with large pool and lovely gardens

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Exterior
Living area
Dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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La Cala De Mijas, AL
  • La Butibamba Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Miraflores Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cabopino Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Málaga (AGP)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Apartment in La Cala within a secure complex with large pool and lovely gardens


The apartment is beautiful and located in a wonderful area; close to La Cala town and beach; fully equipped and furnished to a very high standard; air conditioning throughout (hot & cold). There is a superb large terrace, with comfortable seating to enjoy the morning sunshine, plus a table and chairs to eat al fresco. There is access to the terrace from the living area and both bedrooms, through sliding patio doors.

Outside, there are lovely landscaped gardens to enjoy, with many beautiful flower beds, a large communal pool with showers, changing rooms and toilets. There is a Paddle Tennis court on site (free and bookable at the entrance reception). The complex and entrance are gated with 24hr security and there is ample car parking around the complex.

The lovely old fishing village of La Cala de Mijas is a 10 minute walk and offers plenty of choice in bars, restaurants, specialist shops and supermarkets. The beautiful sandy beach is an 8 minutes walk, with a choice of beach bars when you want to quench your thirst, hire of beds with shades and plenty of space for all. There is also a great children's play area and park only 5 mins walk from the apartment. For your everyday grocery needs there is a Lidl’s supermarket opposite the complex.

There is a good bus service from La Cala that will take you to the popular towns of Fuengirola and Marbella and also the city of Malaga. Buses run approximately every 30 mins, the timetable is in the apartment.

Locals and tourists come from across Andalucía to visit the very popular La Cala markets, (held each Wednesday & Saturday), with craft, art, locally grown fruit and vegetables, less than 5 minute walk away. There is also a small organic market held in the village square on Sundays, with local olives, honey, oils and beauty products a speciality.


The open plan living area in the apartment has comfortable seating for 6 persons, 48’’ TV with satellite television channels, DVD and Radio/CD player, plus table and chairs for dining. There is also free secure wifi internet access throughout.

There is a well spaced fully fitted kitchen and breakfast bar, with washing machine, dishwasher, fridge freezer, hob, oven and microwave.

The master bedroom has fitted wardrobes, a double bed with bedside tables, dressing table console with full-length mirror, plus en-suite bathroom with bath, shower (full power overhead, massage and hand held jet).
The second bedroom has fitted wardrobes, two single beds with bedside tables and dressing table console.

Hairdryers and an iron are provided so no need to pack the travelling ones, plus beach towels for your use. There is a safe in the entrance area that you code for the duration of your stay.



Property manager

Steve Jenkins & Sue Crabb

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Family complex
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed on the terrace but not indoors
We cannot meet people from flights arriving after midnight. Guest arriving on flights after 21.30 and before midnight will be met at the airport

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family complex
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number CTC 201660960

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mijas

Located in Mijas, this apartment is in the mountains and by the sea. Marbella Marina and Benalmadena Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cabopino Beach and Fuengirola Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Bioparc Fuengirola and Fuengirola Adventure Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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La Cala De Mijas, AL

What's nearby

  • La Butibamba Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Miraflores Golf Club - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Playa de Calahonda - Riviera - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cabopino Beach - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • La Cala Golf - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Fuengirola Station - 16 min drive
  • Málaga (AGP) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Venta la Butibamba - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪El Pikoteo - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante el Torreón - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería la Cala 24 Horas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪El Olivo de la Cala - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Apartment in La Cala within a secure complex with large pool and lovely gardens have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Apartment in La Cala within a secure complex with large pool and lovely gardens pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Apartment in La Cala within a secure complex with large pool and lovely gardens?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Apartment in La Cala within a secure complex with large pool and lovely gardens?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Apartment in La Cala within a secure complex with large pool and lovely gardens located?

This family-friendly Mijas apartment building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Playa de La Cala - El Torreón, La Butibamba Beach and Playa El Bombo. Malaga Province Beaches and Calahonda Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

catherine t.

ALAMAR APARTMENT, excellent holiday choice !

Delighted with our choice , lovely apartment with everything we needed, excellent quality , would definitely stay again , owners made the booking, arrival, welcome very easy and very welcoming ,

10/10 Excellent

Kane C.

Amazing

Amazing place stunning views and not to far away from the beach or the town
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Steph M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great apartment

Apartment was lovely, very spacious, clean and brilliant outside space. Absolutely everything you would ever need. Only 15 minutes walk to the beach and supermarket down the road. If Mijas is somewhere you want to visit then definitely would stay here!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

Fabulous Apartment a home from home.

Just back from a weeks holiday in this fabulous apartment. It is modern, spacious and spotlessly clean and extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need. It feels like a home from home. The location of the apartment is fantastic with a short walk into town and La Cala itself is a lovely resort. Would definitely book again and will also be recommending it to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joyce U.

Fantastic apartment

We have stated in this apartment twice this year and it is the best apartment we have stayed in. Everything you could wish for,a wonderful holiday. Very comfortable. The owners Steve and Sue are so friendly as is their housekeeper Christine. They make the process so easy. We would definitely highly recommend this apartment.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Perfectly placed

Great apartment for 4 people. Plenty of outdoor space and furniture which we used all the time. Bedrooms and bathrooms are decent size but the ensuite bathroom has the most fantastic shower. This apartment is perfectly positioned for walking to the copious amounts of bars, restaurants and cafes. We would highly recommend staying here as it is a 15/20 min walk across the motorway bridge to fantastic places to eat. Defo try Konfusion and La Terraza and also Olivia's for a cocktail is you fancy splashing out on holiday!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing apartment!!

I just wanted to come on an leave this review as the place was absolutely amazing, so clean, so accommodating and in a fantastic location! Lidl on the door step, restaurants around the corner and the beach a 10/15 minute walk away. We have absolutely loved our holiday, we just wish we could have stayed longer. Everything we need was in the apartment, and Christine (cleaner/key collection) was amazing she helped us with getting places and talking in Spanish to our taxi airport drives and they didn’t turn up. The weather has been so hot, the pool area is so nice and everyone is friendly. We couldn’t of asked for a better holiday - we will definitely be returning. Xx
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Excellent - home from home!

This is the first time we have ever used Owners Direct or the like so we were slightly anxious but I can honestly say that it was a brilliant experience which is obviously down to Sue and Steve (and Christine their housekeeper). Myself, my husband and our 12 year old twin girls loved the apartment. Highlights - smooth booking, great contact with Sue, Christine the housekeeper meeting us and being a contact throughout, the lovely, clean apartment which has great facilities (washing machine, fab showers, etc) and is very spacious, the swimming pool which is so so nice, the location. It was our first visit to La Cala and it is a lovely place. The apartment is about 10 mins from the beach and town and 2 mins from Lidl for the morning crossiants and oj. Alamar is a lovely complex, very safe and secure and as I said the swimming pool is great - my daughters spent hours and hours and hours in there - always a fight to get them out of it. Reading previous reviews it says it is a home from home and it really does feel like that - we settled in so quickly and felt like we had a "real" holiday. Sue was great to deal with throughout and we would all highly recommend booking here. We will definitely be back and wish we were still there. Thanks Sue, Steve & Christine!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mia P.

Comfortable stay and a great week

Review Owners Direct/Home Away - La Cala We had a wonderful week. We really liked your apartment. Especially the two bathrooms, the huge patio where we had all our meals (and drinks) and that it was situated so close to Lidl. Very important and practical details for us. The swimming pool was loveley especially late afternoon when the sun had warmed it up further. My guess is that the water temperature was approx 35 degrees in the afternoon. It felt like diving into a jacuzzi :-)) We REALLY appreciated the pool towels. It is so much easier not having to pack wet and sandy towels for the trip back. This was a great extra bonus. We also appreciate that there were some spices and other stuff in the pantry, fridge and freezer. Very helpful! I was so hungry after the trip (only snacks on both flights) so I dreamed of an apple in the car and then there where apples in the bowl on arrival - amazing how little things can make you so happy!!!! We liked it that it was so calm and quiet at night/evenings. It was really easy to get to the beach as well and what a beach. Huge and beautiful. An awful lot of people but still it didn't feel crowded. The kids (and the father) played in the slides . We went for the long walk to Riviera and back. Loving the board walk although I'm not sure all the people living right next to it are so thrilled with all the new "traffic"... We went to Belamádena one day to see some friends and we went to the Parque de la Paloma. Our daugther loved it. It was great in the evening with all animals running around everywhere. The hens and roosters up in the trees. Very beautiful park. We really recommend a visit to this park after sunset especially with small children! We also went to the Bioparc in Fuengirola. Also great place for adults and children with a lot of shade and places to sit and rest in the heat! We took a trip up to Mijas Pueblo. Beautiful little village with amazing views overlooking the sea and the mountains. Many hours were spent at the pool area and on the terrace. The building was nice and well kept and the area felt extremely safe. The one thing we missed (since we are Swedish) was a coffee maker although we got really used to the percolator in the end! Thank you ever so much for a great holiday and stay in your second home. We will think back when the darkness and cold comes to Sweden in the Autumn. Best Regards, Mia, Mikael, Elias (13), Hampus (12) and Denise (9)

10/10 Excellent

Carys H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment- great stay

Lovely spacious apartment. Communication from both owner and Christine fantastic. Really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Falko B., Bochum

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Entspannter Urlaub

Wir waren sehr zufrieden. Im Apartment ist alles vorhanden, was benötigt wird. Spül- & Wasch- & Kaffeemaschine, zwei Sonnenschirme, ein großer Balkon mit Sitzmöglichkeiten. Klimaanlage etc. Großer Pool in der Anlage. Der Strand ist ca. 10-15 Gehminuten entfernt. Ein Lidl ist 5 Gehminuten entfernt von der Anlage entfernt.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

FONS T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Prima verblijf op een mooie locatie.

Het appartement is van alle gemakken voorzien, keurig verzorgd. Ook de tuin en de openbare ruimtes zijn super schoon. Het gezellige centrum is op loopafstand goed te bereiken. Het grote balkon is zeker een plus.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Florence B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Appartement bien localisé

Appartement bien localisé. La plage et les restaurants se trouvent à 10 minutes à pied de l appartement.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juan Diego F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magníficas Vacaciones

El alojamiento es idéntico a la descripción. Todo pwrfecto
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Chloë D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean big place

Nice & clean place with a big terrace. With little children you have to take the car to the beach.

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable holiday in lovely apartment

Cala de Mijas is the ideal resort to get around without the need to hire a car as there is a regular bus service, which is just what we were looking for. We stayed in this apartment for 3 weeks, and would have been happy to stay longer. The location was ideal - just a short walk to the supermarket, restaurants and beach. It's spacious, clean, with a wonderful outside area to eat and relax. We prefer to self cater as it offers greater flexibility and appreciated things such as hand wash, washing up liquid, washing powder, tea, coffee, even beach towels all provided - we have never known that before! Christine was there to meet us on arrival, checked with us later in the holiday that everything was okay, and was happy for us to stay in the apartment until ready to leave for our evening flight rather than check out early, which was a great help. We couldn't recommend this property more, and would love to return.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spacious Apartment in quiet location

Very clean, well appointed apartment in quiet location. Walking distance to town and shops, restaurants and bars,
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Apartment

Thank you so much for the use of your Spanish home . We had such a fantastic time
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice!

Very nice Apartment and nice area. Can recommend this place!

10/10 Excellent

Graeme P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection. Home from home.

The whole process of booking, check in, check out etc was simple and painless with the owners Steve and Sue readily available to assist whenever required. The apartment has a good layout with a very large balcony with dining table and chairs and sofa style seating to relax on. The balcony gets the sun in the morning and it was lovely to have breakfast there. I am struggling to think of any negatives, the only down side would be that there are no sun loungers at pool and unless you have foldable loungers you have to use the grass which is not too comfortable. The location is excellent, situated in a quiet area, 3 minutes walk to Lidl and a further 7 to 8 mins to the beach or possibly 10 mins to centre of La Cala. The apartment had everything to ensure a stress free break and Christine, who met us at complex was very helpful in explaining how various items operated as well as a folder which covered all aspects of apartment living, nice touch and very informative. Overall, a lovely apartment where we felt at home and would love to return to when we revisit La Cala. Many thanks to Steve and Sue for allowing us to use your apartment, a fantastic holiday was had by all. Kind regards Graeme and Bronagh.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would love to stay again!

We loved our stay. Great communication from booking and throughout. The apartment was spotless, and bigger and better than the photos suggest! Great value for money. The pool and grounds were also pristine. Would definitely recommend to family and friends, and would love to stay again in the future. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Lesley D.

Lovely apartment

Can’t fault the apartment, it was very clean, spacious and modern with a large terrace. If you’re wanting to go the beach or into La Cala you need to be reasonably mobile as the only access is over a big bridge and the apartment is up a bit of a hill. We found some lovely places to eat out and also ate in a couple of nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brady E.

Exactly what you need for a relaxing holiday

Great location. Lovely modern and well equipped apartments, everything though through very well and has everything you can think of during your stay! We were extremely happy and very catered for. Made our stay very easy especially with it been our babies first holiday. Thank you so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Superb accommodation!!

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The apartment was extremely clean and homely and the location was excellent. We would definitely visit again and stay at this apartment. Fantastic!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Excellent apartment well maintained and modern inside and out, home from home

Well equipped apartment very clean and modern
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Steve Jenkins & Sue Crabb

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We are both nurses, my wife semi-retired and me approaching retirement, children grown up and (nearly!) flown the nest, and wanted an investment to put our energies into, but one with massive benefits for us to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

We chose this property for its location in La Cala and the quality of the complex. When we were away in May 2014 for my 50th birthday, my wife and I spent a good part of the week viewing lots of different properties along the Costa del Sol, all along the coast, but when we visited La Cala de Mijas, instantly fell in love with the town. It was only a matter of time before we found the right property, and on the last day searching, thankfully we viewed the Alamar complex. It ticks all the boxes for us; close to the beach, town, golf, pool, beautiful countryside, not too far from the airport, cheap flights, and the building will last for many years!

What makes this property unique

The apartment sells itself; large 2 bedrooms, lots of terrace, and only a stroll away from the busy, yet relaxing town and beach of La Cala. There is an extra large terrace to while away the time relaxing/dining/chatting/sunbathing, and all the mod cons to make it a home from home.

Languages:

English, Spanish