Local Amenities Guide

Family-run French/International restaurant in the Las Farolas urbanisation (formerly The Lighthouse Bistro). Fresh food cooked to order, shaded terrace.

+34 951 66 03 02

Current trading status unconfirmed — verify before visiting.

Authentic Scandinavian/Danish cuisine including smørrebrød and Nordic dishes. Daytime dining.

Mon–Fri & Sun 10am–7pm (closed Saturday)

+34 681 65 57 71

Spanish/Mediterranean restaurant open since 2005. Sea views from the terrace. Fresh seasonal ingredients.

Open evenings 5:30pm–10:30pm daily

+34 952 47 14 32|latejarestaurant.es

Authentic Indian cuisine with indoor seating and a sea-view terrace. Over 15 years on the Costa del Sol.

Open 3:30pm–midnight daily

+34 952 583 594|punjabpalaceindianrestaurant.com

Popular Chinese restaurant. Good-value set menus for two. Freshly cooked dishes, regularly recommended by locals.

+34 622 72 89 99

Mexican restaurant with a full menu and cocktail bar.

Open 3:45pm–midnight daily

+34 632 37 55 93|tasteofmexicomijas.com

British-style pub with full food menu and outdoor seating. Family-friendly.

Mon–Fri 10am–midnight · Sat–Sun 2:30pm–midnight

+34 697 51 75 14

Sports bar with food, drinks, and sports TV screens.

Check Instagram @christines_bar for current contact details.

Timeshare resort with facilities accessible to non-guests including a well-stocked onsite supermarket, poolside bar, and seasonal Mediterranean restaurant (Las Casitas). Useful for a top-up shop or casual drink.

Carretera de Cádiz KM 204, Urbanización Playamarina, Mijas Costa

Seafront Spanish restaurant directly on the beach. Classic paella, fresh seafood, and a sangria bar. Affordable and popular with locals.

+34 952 475 240

Traditional Spanish restaurant near the Calaburras Lighthouse. Exceptional value — 5-course set menu approximately €17. Rated 5.0 on TripAdvisor.

+34 952 58 21 34

Hidden gem in the Faro hills. Argentine meats, Spanish cooking, wood-fired pizzas, and evening BBQs. Rated 4.5★ on Google (433 reviews).

+34 951 06 87 10

Bookings: +34 650 940 564

5-star resort hotel open to non-guests. Mediterranean cuisine, cocktail bar, and an ATM outside the main entrance. Day-pass access to pools and spa also available.

+34 952 66 99 03|wyndhamgrandcostadelsol.com

Clubhouse restaurant open to non-golfers. Breakfasts, snacks, and full Mediterranean meals. Large terrace with views over the course. Open 365 days a year.

+34 952 49 39 47|golfelchaparral.com

Opened December 2024. Drive-through and dine-in. Adjacent to a 24/7 self-service petrol station (PLENERGY — card payments).

Part of the well-regarded 5-restaurant Masala Costa del Sol group. Large sea-view terrace, ample free parking.

Open until 11pm

+34 951 911 759|masala-indian-restaurant.com

British gastropub with an acclaimed Sunday roast and a popular expat following.

Open until 11pm

+34 952 59 93 15

Traditional Andalusian venta on the coast road (KM201). Authentic regional cuisine; one of the area's most established Spanish restaurants.

+34 952 49 21 33|ventabutibamba.com

A local institution. 20 TVs, Sky Sports confirmed, live music several nights a week.

Open daily from 9am

Instagram: @biddyslacala

Onsite supermarket at the Los Amigos Beach Club resort. Well-stocked with groceries and self-catering essentials.

Carretera de Cádiz KM 204, Urbanización Playamarina

Long-established independent supermarket on Calle Mijas. Full grocery range — fresh produce, beverages, household items. Open long hours daily.

Small neighbourhood minimarket approximately 100m from Supermercado El Faro. Essentials and convenience items.

General merchandise and food shop in the Playa Marina commercial strip.

Exact name to be verified on site.

Spain's leading supermarket chain. Full range — fresh produce, deli, bakery, wine, and household goods. Open 7 days.

+34 952 494 386|mercadona.es

Full-service pharmacy. Prescriptions, health products, and parapharmacy. Online ordering available.

+34 952 664 893|farmaciaplayamarinafmas.com