Holidays to La Cala de Mijas: Beaches, Weather and Deals
Resort · Costa del Sol · Spain
Holidays to La Cala de Mijas are, above all, beach holidays. This Costa del Sol resort has its own sand, Playa de la Cala, about half a mile from the centre, and a string of other beaches within two miles: Playa del Chaparral, Playa de las Doradas, Playa Marina and the long stretch at Calahonda. The weather, measured at nearby Fuengirola, gives highs of 23°C in April, 28°C in June and September, and 33°C in July and August. This page explains how a package works for this stretch of coast, which months suit which travellers, and lets you compare live deals side by side.
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- Playa de la Cala sits roughly half a mile from the centre, so the beach is never far.
- Six beaches lie within about two miles, from Playa del Chaparral to Calahonda.
- April to June and September bring highs of 23°C to 28°C with few rainy days.
Package holidays to La Cala de Mijas
Flights, hotel and transfers together, ATOL protected, from UK airports.
Jet2holidays
Flights and hotel together, ATOL protected, from regional UK airports.
TUI
Package holidays in La Cala de Mijas with TUI's own flights and reps.
loveholidays
Mix-and-match flights and hotels in La Cala de Mijas, with low deposits.
On the Beach
Beach holidays in La Cala de Mijas: flights, hotel and transfers in one booking.
Who this resort suits
La Cala de Mijas holidays suit people who want the sea close at hand rather than a long list of sights. The facts here are about beaches, and that is the honest picture: a resort where the day revolves around the shoreline, with Playa de la Cala the nearest and several more within a short trip along the coast.
Families will find the spring and early summer months the most comfortable, when highs sit between 23°C and 28°C. Couples looking for a quieter, milder break have the shoulder seasons, and November still reaches 22°C. Naturists have their own option a couple of miles away at Playa Naturista de Playamarina.
The beaches around La Cala
Playa de la Cala is the home beach, about 0.6 miles from the centre. A little further, around 1.2 miles out, come Playa del Chaparral and Playa de las Doradas, both within Mijas, so you can change scenery without much effort.
At roughly two miles you reach Playa Marina, the naturist beach of Playa Naturista de Playamarina, and Calahonda. Many people searching for holidays in Calahonda on the Costa del Sol are looking at this same stretch, so staying in La Cala puts both within easy reach. As a local might tell you, the pleasure here is walking from one cove to the next.
When to go to La Cala de Mijas
April to June, September and November: daytime highs between 22°C and 28°C with little rain.
- 17°CJan27 mm
- 18°CFeb67 mm
- 20°CMar85 mm
- 23°CApr8 mm
- 25°CMay23 mm
- 28°CJun37 mm
- 33°CJul2 mm
- 33°CAug6 mm
- 28°CSept35 mm
- 25°COct117 mm
- 22°CNov44 mm
- 18°CDec14 mm
Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Which months to book
The best months for holidays to Cala de Mijas are April, May, June, September and November. April is the driest of these, with about 8mm of rain over three days and highs of 23°C. May reaches 25°C, while June and September both climb to 28°C with warm nights around 19°C.
July and August are the hottest, at 33°C with barely a day of rain, which suits sun-seekers but can be a lot for small children. October is the wettest month, with around 117mm over ten days, and March is also damp. Winter highs of 17°C to 18°C make December and January pleasant for walking rather than swimming. Prices in general rise during the UK school holidays, so families tied to those dates tend to book early.
Booking your package
A package holiday bundles your flight, hotel and usually transfers into one booking, and when it is sold as a package it is ATOL-protected, which means your money and your trip home are covered if a firm fails. For package holidays to La Cala de Mijas, the deal buttons on this page let you compare offers from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach, each showing departure airports, board basis and what the transfer includes.
If you would rather book the pieces separately, you can also check hotel prices, see tours and tickets, and compare car hire here. Whichever route you take, compare a few dates either side of your ideal week, as the difference can be noticeable.
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Questions people ask
What are the best beaches near La Cala de Mijas?
Playa de la Cala is closest, about 0.6 miles from the centre. Playa del Chaparral and Playa de las Doradas lie around 1.2 miles away, while Playa Marina, Calahonda and the naturist Playa Naturista de Playamarina are roughly two miles off.
When is the best time for a holiday in La Cala de Mijas?
April, May, June, September and November are the best months. Highs run from 22°C in November to 28°C in June and September, and April is especially dry, with about 8mm of rain across three days.
How hot does it get in summer?
July and August are the hottest months, with highs of 33°C and lows of 22°C to 23°C, measured at nearby Fuengirola. Rain is rare, with roughly one rainy day in each month.
Which month is the wettest?
October is the wettest, with about 117mm of rain over ten days, despite highs of 25°C. March is also fairly wet, at around 85mm over nine days, so spring travellers often prefer April or May.
Is there a naturist beach nearby?
Yes. Playa Naturista de Playamarina is a naturist beach about two miles from the centre of La Cala de Mijas, close to Playa Marina.
Are package holidays to La Cala de Mijas ATOL-protected?
When flight and hotel are sold together as a package, the booking is ATOL-protected. You can compare package deals from Jet2holidays, TUI, loveholidays and On the Beach on this page.