Restaurants

The urbanization of El Faro de Calaburras itself is primarily residential and does not have large shopping centers. Instead, you will find several smaller shops and bars that cater to basic needs. For major shopping and a wider selection of restaurants, it is recommended to drive to nearby Fuengirola or La Cala de Mijas, which are only a few minutes' drive away.

Nearby, there are several affordable restaurants and beach bars with a relaxed, typically Spanish atmosphere, where you can enjoy local cuisine with a sea view.

Just a 2-minute walk from the apartment is the restaurant Colinas del Faro; other restaurants are 10–20 minutes away: Faro playa & Charcòn Beach, situated above the sea with a beautiful view; Villa Tropicana Beach, located on the beach; and at another location, there is a concentration of family-run (Restaurante en Mijas La Teja), Indian (Punjab Palace), Mexican (Taste of Mexico), Chinese (Chino Gran Mundo), fast food (The Chill & Grill, Faro Food), pizzerias (La Mamma Chilly House), and others.

Far more restaurants can be found in the heavily visited tourist areas of Fuengirola and Cala de Mijas.

Shops

Groceries and basic necessities – there are shops in the nearby area, known as Supermercados.

These shops typically have opening hours every day (Mon–Sun) from 9:00 AM until late evening (exact information can be found on Google Maps).

The first one (the smallest but well-stocked) is 2 minutes from the apartment – it is located right next to the Colinas del Faro restaurant (Minimarket Colinas del Faro). Two others are 10–15 minutes away on foot (Supermarket el Faro, Supermarket).

A large shopping center is located in nearby Fuengirola, a 15-minute drive away, called Mercadona.

Similarly on the opposite side in Cala de Mijas. Again, for example, Mercadona is an 8-minute drive away.

Also within a 15-minute drive are Carrefour, Lidl, and Decathlon.

There are many different holidays in Spain and Andalusia that affect shop opening hours. We recommend checking these holidays so you can prepare for them, for example, when planning your grocery shopping. 

The closest neighboring towns to Faro de Calaburras are Fuengirola (4 km) and Cala de Mijas (5 km).