La Cala de Mijas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Cala de Mijas
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 La Cala de Mijas
Location in Spain
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| Comarca | Costa del Sol Occidental | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 3,980 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Mijeños | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
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La Cala de Mijas (which means Mijas Bay in English) is a lovely part of the Mijas area in southern Spain. It's located in the province of Málaga, in the region of Andalusia.
This town is right in the middle of the Costa del Sol, a famous coastline. La Cala is on the coast and is mostly built up with homes and businesses. It stretches for about 12 kilometers between the towns of Fuengirola to the east and Marbella to the west.
Around 4,000 people live here. The town mainly focuses on tourism, welcoming visitors from all over. It also has important services for its residents, like health centers, schools, a cultural center, and a library.
The sea floor near La Cala is very special. It's home to many different kinds of plants and animals. You can find species from Europe, Africa, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea all living together here!
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History of La Cala de Mijas
Before the 1960s, La Cala de Mijas was a small, traditional Spanish fishing village. It had pretty white-washed houses and was also an agricultural area. Then, the Spanish tourist boom began, and everything changed.
Historically, La Cala was an important place for defense. There were four towers built along the Mediterranean coast here. Their job was to spot enemy ships and warn the nearby towns like Fuengirola, Benalmádena, and Marbella. This area was often attacked by Berbers in the past.
Here are some of the old towers:
- Torre de Calahonda (built in the 16th century)
- New Tower of La Cala del Moral (this is probably the newest tower on the coast, from the 19th century)
- Battery Torre La Cala del Moral (from the 16th century)
- Calaburras Tower (built around 1515 at Punta de Calaburras)
La Cala was once known as "La Cala del Moral." This name meant "the Bay of Mulberries" because of the mulberry trees that grew there. But in the 1970s, its name was changed to La Cala de Mijas. This was done to avoid confusion with another place called Cala del Moral, which is near Málaga. In those early days of tourism, La Cala was much smaller. It had about 30 fishermen's cottages, a few bars, an outdoor summer cinema, a butcher's shop, a grocer's, a small chapel, and a school.
Education in La Cala
Students in La Cala de Mijas can attend several schools. These include IES Torre Almenara, IES La Cala de Mijas, El Chaparral, and Jardin Botanico.
Getting Around La Cala
Bus Services
You can get to La Cala de Mijas by bus. There are buses that travel from Fuengirola to Marbella. Also, a bus service loops around from the Myramar shopping center, providing easy access to the town.
Driving to La Cala
The A-7 Highway is a main road that connects La Cala de Mijas to many other places. You can use this highway to drive from Marbella, Fuengirola, Benalmadena, Torremolinos, Málaga airport, and Málaga city.
See also
In Spanish: La Cala de Mijas para niños
