A cooler-months lunch — La Cala to Max Beach
The daytime twin of our summer evening walk. In spring, autumn or winter, drive to La Cala de Mijas for around midday, leave the car by the park, and walk east along the Senda Litoral boardwalk in the cooler-month sunshine. You arrive at Max Beach for a 1pm lunch — and if it's a little chilly or windy, their glass-fronted terrace keeps you cosy with the sea still right there. On a sunny day, sit out and soak up some winter rays. Then a gentle walk back along the coast.
The plan
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Drive to La Cala de Mijas and park by the beach park — aim for around midday.
La Cala de Mijas beach31 min drive · 20 kmGoogle Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗ - 2
Walk east along the Senda Litoral in the cooler-month sunshine — an easy 30–40 minutes.
Senda Litoral boardwalk — Mijas Costa31 min drive · 20 kmGoogle Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗ - 3
Lunch at Max Beach at 1pm — glass-fronted terrace if it's chilly, tables in the sun if it's not.
Max Beach31 min drive · 22 kmGoogle Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗ - 4
Stroll back along the coast to the car.
Simon's tip
Start the walk around 12 for a 1pm table. Ask for the glass-fronted terrace if the wind's up — sea views without the chill.