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Villa Mananitas is a luxury 5-bedroom villa with a private pool and sea views in La Cala de Mijas on the Costa del Sol, just minutes from Marbella and Málaga. Sleeping up to 14 guests, it's an ideal base for Andalusia's beaches, golf courses, beach clubs and whitewashed old towns.

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Car Rental

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The best car rental deals are done in the Airport on arrival using the internet sites like www.marbesol.com or www.brunoscar.com. These two companies operates with a total price, so no surprises when you arrive at the airport If you want to get an overview from different companies you can try www.rentalcars.com or www.kajak.com But be aware of insurance tricks and fees on the airport The rental companies will always try to get some extra money out of you by using different techniques like: - Credit cards need to be in the main drivers name. - Fee for additional drivers. - A debit card is not valid as a guarantee. - Insurance from your booking site or credit card are not valid.

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Public Transportation

Taxi

Taxi, Uber and Bolt Mijas Taxi +34 952 478 288. Uber and Bolt works great in the area.

Airport Transfer

https://www.onmalagatransfer.com Email booking@onmalagatransfer.com Phone +34678798346 https://www.transferairportmalaga.com +34 665 17 03 61 info@transferairportmalaga.com

Bus

There are buses passing on A7 going between Marbella and Fuengirola every half hour.

Boat Rental

https://www.clickandboat.com/en/boatrental/search?where=marbella&DateDebut=&DateFin=&ProduitTypeId=

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Eat, Drink & Relax

Oyana Beach - Los Monteros

Restaurant (oyanabeach.com) Same owners as Luuma. Food, service and atmosphere is great at this restaurant, and it’s normally easy to find parking on the beach. The other beach restaurants below are a lot more expensive.

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Beach Clubs - High End

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Local Reastaurants

Intro

La Cala de Mijas might be small, but it is packed with dining out choices. From typically Spanish ‘Menu del Dia’ restaurants, seafood, Indian Restaurants, British, Thai and a good old Irish pub. Spoilt for choice you will be and if not then hop in the car and pop to Elvira or Marbella for a wider selection.

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Take away & delivery

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Private Chef & Catering

What’s Usually Included

Most private chefs in this area include, and is standard across most services: Grocery shopping, Cooking at the villa, Table service, Cleaning after. 💰 Typical Pricing: €30–€80 per person → most common €80–€120+ → premium dining

Cocinandirecto

🌍 Instagram: cocinandirecto. Ruben Jimenez Gomez 📍 Based in Mijas 👉 Best for: Paella events. 👉 Strong point: The price is probably the best among the options. Can also include cooking classes, and Ruben speaks Spanish and English. Minimum spend 300 EUR, but then you get 2 paellas big enough for 14-20 people. Highly recommended

Private Chef Davis

Best local, great reviews 🌍 Website: Private Chef Davis 📍 Covers: Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella, Costa del Sol 👉 Best for: Groups, casual luxury, reliable all-round option 👉 Strong point: Very hands-off for guests (everything included) What they offer: BBQ, paella, brunch, tapas, fine dining.

Savvy Spoon Catering

🌍 Website: Savvy Spoon Catering 📍 Covers: Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella, Benalmádena 👉 Best for: Bigger groups and celebrations. 👉 Strong point: Flexible menus + event-style catering What they offer: Private chefs + full catering. Paella, tapas, sharing menus, events, large group friendly

My Chef at Home Spain

🌍 Website: My Chef at Home Spain 📍 Covers: Mijas, Fuengirola, Marbella, Málagaz 👉 Flexible + good value What they offer: Breakfast chefs, BBQ, private dinners, events. Wide price range (budget → luxury)

Private Chef Anywhere

🌍 Website: Private Chef Anywhere Mijas 👉Easy booking platform What they offer: Multiple vetted chefs Custom menus (Mediterranean, international) Full service: shopping, cooking, serving, cleaning

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Event Decoration

Balloon Shops (Pick-Up)

Party Shop – Miramar 🌍 Website: www.miramarcc.com

Cardland – Calahonda

Website: www.cardland.store Local balloon

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Things to do

Golf

Ideal for golfers who are looking for a warmer climate throughout winter and year. 52 golf courses available in Costa Del Sol Area. La Cala Golf, Santana Golf, El Chapparral and Mijas Golf are all located within the vicinity and offer excellent conditions for a round or two of golf.

Tennis & Paddle

Feel free to use the tennis court down the road. (ask us for the key) There are also clay courts and paddle courts in Miraflores Tennis. They also serve nice BBQ food, and it’s a great place for kids. They have kids clubs with sport activities in the summer. (3 min drive) Riviera sports club also has tennis, paddle, a small fotball picth and a gym. (5 min drive)

Boardwalk

There is a new very popular boardwalk along the beach that can take you either to La Cala 1.3km or to a small and cozy port of Cabopino 4.8km.

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Places to see

Marbella Old Town

The old town of Marbella is absolutely charming and a must to visit. The streets are narrow and cobbled, with chic boutiques and local cafés side by side. At the heart of the Old Town known as "El Casco Antiguo" lies the Orange Square, which is also where the tourist office is ready to give you maps and information. Cross the road from the Alameda Park fountain and walk through the Orange Square past the old castle wall and into the impressive Cathedral. The Old Town is perfect for shopping and relaxing in the many cafés, restaurants and bars.

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Ronda

Despite being Andalucía's fastest-growing town - it overtook Córdoba in the big three Andaluz tourist attractions, behind Sevilla and Granada, in the early 21st century - Ronda retains much of its historic charm, particularly its old town. It is famous worldwide for its dramatic escarpments and views, and for the deep El Tajo gorge that carries the rio Guadalevín through its center. Visitors make a beeline for the 18th century Puente Nuevo 'new' bridge, which straddles the 100m chasm below, for its unparalleled views out over the Serranía de Ronda Mountains.

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Mijas Pueblo

One of the jewels of the Costa del Sol is the beautiful little village of Mijas. White charming Spanish little village with spectacular views which nestles comfortably in the mountainside at 428 meters above sea level. It is only a 15min drive from La Cala, and you should defiantly spend a few hours here during your stay. Parking in the large parking garage is easy.

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Porto Banus

Puerto Banus is in Nueva Andalucia suburb of Marbella, 6km to the west of the town center. Although it may at first appear as a developed old Spanish fishing village with an impressive mountain backdrop. Puerto Banus was in fact designed and built in 1970 by local property developer José Banús as a luxury marina and shopping complex.

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Malaga - Centro Histórico

It is easy to understand why Malaga City is dubbed the Capital of the Costa del Sol. Once considered the poor cousin of Andalusia’s capital city, Seville, it now competes successfully for attention, thanks to its profusion of quirky museums, delightful old town center, innovative restaurants and many trendy rooftop terraces with bar, pool and stunning views. Muelle Uno is the latest addition - a contemporary leisure complex in the port – and Malaga has its own popular wide beach.

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Benahavis

Benahavis is a Spanish mountain village situated between Marbella, Estepona, and Ronda, seven kilometers from the coast. Renowned for its restaurants, it is often called the dining room of the Costa del Sol. Here you will also find a crystal-clear river where you can swim and jump from rocks.

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Shopping

Groceries

The closest supermarket is Supermercado Torrenueva, and it’s within 5 min walk. It’s not a very big supermarket, but they are very good on fresh meat for BBQ, and have more selection on fruits and vegetables than any other supermarket in the area. Lidl is also close by (10-15 min walk) You will also find Carrefour and Aldi within 3-5 min drive.

Miramar Shopping Mall - Fuengirola

Here you will find shops such as the Spanish chains Mango, Zara and Massimo Dutti, which are generally cheaper than the UK. In addition to shopping and eating, Miramar also houses a state-of-the-art multiplex, 12 screen Cinema complex, which shows a film in English every day. Easy Free parking

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La Cañada Shopping Mall - Marbella

La Cañada on the outskirts of Marbella is a very popular shopping center due to the free parking and the fact that it is a large mall which is all undercover frome rain or shine.

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McArthurGlen Designer Outlet - Malaga

Málaga city has a great variety of shopping, from popular high street brands to local boutiques in the historic center. Near Málaga Airport, you will also find McArthurGlen Designer Outlet, a large outlet center with many well-known brands at discounted prices.

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Practical info

Is there parking

Yes, two parking spots on the property and additional street parking

Can we check in early

Check with host as this depend on other Clients checking out and cleaning process. Most of the times the luggage can be left on the property if early check-in is available

Can we check out late

Check with host as this depend on other Clients checking in and cleaning process. Most of the times the luggage can be left on the property if late check-out is not available.

Is dogs allowed

Due to allergies, we unfortunately cannot allow dogs.

How many can sleep in the house

We recommend 10 adults and 4 kids. The main reason is one bedroom is connected to master bedroom with shared bathrom. When 10 adults is sleaping normally the TV room is converted to a bedroom.

Can cleanings be included

We offer 2 hour free cleanings every second day. Addicional cleanings can be aranged directly with cleaning staff on an horly rate.

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