Mijas is divided into the resorts Mijas Costa, Las Lagunas, El Faro, La Cala de Mijas, Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, and Mijas Pueblo. Mijas Costa covers approximately 12 km of coastline stretches from Fuengirola to the West and Calahonda to the East.

Mijas village is serenity, tradition and culture. In contrary Mijas Costa stays for a stunning combination of sun, sea, beach, sand, fun, and varied sport activities.

La Cala de Mijas is approximately 25 minutes from Malaga airport. The resort lies between Las Lagunas and Calahonda, next to the beach. The long beaches have clean and golden sand. There is a children's activity club on the beach, where kids can swim, jump on trampolines or explore the pirate ship nearby.

The beaches at La Cala with its chiringuito’s charm are among the bests. Sitio de Calahonda is well known as the English resort with its large property developments.

In this area are three commercial centers, many bars, restaurants, cafeterias and pubs as well as banks, supermarkets and a wide variety of other businesses including: hardware, furniture, garden supply, travel agencies, rent a car businesses, car repair, property management, sport centers, and much more.