Short answer: La Cala Golf is the most exclusive, resort-style option (three courses), Mijas Golf is a quiet, upscale residential area near Fuengirola (two courses), and El Chaparral is the most affordable, with one 18-hole course close to the coast.
The three golf areas compared
| Mijas Golf | La Cala Golf | El Chaparral | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courses | 2 (36 holes) | 3 (54 holes) | 1 (18 holes) |
| Character | Upscale, tranquil | Exclusive resort, nature | Quiet, green, good value |
| Nearest town | Fuengirola, about 5 km | La Cala, about 5 km | Fuengirola, about 3 km |
| To Málaga airport | About 28 km | About 35 km | About 25 km |
| Indicative prices | €250,000–€600,000 | €300,000–€900,000 | €180,000–€400,000 |
Prices are indicative ranges from our area guides, not valuations.
Mijas Golf
Two championship courses with mountain views, secure urbanisations and good restaurants, a short drive from Fuengirola's services and train. It suits golfers and retirees who want calm without being far from town.
La Cala Golf
A resort of more than 100 hectares with three courses, a hotel and spa and a golf academy, set in the hills inland from La Cala de Mijas. It is the choice for buyers who want a gated, resort lifestyle surrounded by nature, and it has the highest prices of the three.
El Chaparral
A quieter 18-hole community about 2 km from the beach and very close to Fuengirola. It has the lowest entry prices of the golf areas, which makes it popular with couples and retirees.
How to choose
- How much you play: daily golfers get the most variety at La Cala Golf or Mijas Golf.
- Services: Mijas Golf and El Chaparral are closer to Fuengirola's shops and train.
- Budget: El Chaparral first, then Mijas Golf, then La Cala Golf.
See also the comparison of all areas, or ask a local advisor about properties in each golf area.
