Fuengirola to La Cala Boardwalk Expansion | Mijas Costa Beaches Update
The coastal boardwalk between Fuengirola and La Cala continues its slow but determined march toward becoming what locals suspect is eventually going to be one continuous wooden promenade stretching from Cádiz to somewhere near Italy.
To be fair, it’s hard to complain. The newer sections look excellent, beach access is better than ever, and the whole thing has made those “quick evening walks” dramatically longer than originally advertised.
As for the beaches themselves - they are heading into summer in good shape. Mijas municipalities hold Blue Flag status at La Cala, El Bombo and Calahonda I this year, while Fuengirola has added a new Blue Flag at Playa Fuengirola - the central urban beach next to the marina, cementing its status as the only municipality on the Costa del Sol where every beach holds the award. Fuengirola and Torremolinos also received special mention this year for accessibility and services for people with reduced mobility - a genuine improvement worth noting. There was some post-winter beach maintenance activity along the stretch between El Faro and La Cala in recent weeks - the kind of enthusiastic yet philosophically relaxed approach to timelines that locals will recognise - but the beaches are looking well prepared for the season ahead.
Credit where it’s due: the authorities actually handled the post-storm road repairs on the A-7 remarkably well. Rather than the traditional Spanish technique of aggressively filling one pothole while three more appear nearby, entire sections of road were resurfaced properly by the end of February, and the finish is genuinely good.
That said, some eyebrows are still being raised about the section near La Cala where the boardwalk edges rather enthusiastically close to the A-7 bend — a stretch of motorway already famous locally for making drivers grip the steering wheel just a little tighter.
It’s probably fine. Probably.
Still, controversy aside, the boardwalk remains one of the best improvements Mijas Costa has seen in years. More walking, better beach access, easier cycling, and considerably more opportunities to stop for “just one drink” at a chiringuito that somehow turns into... another one at the next chiringuito.
Fancy experiencing the boardwalk for yourself? We're just a short walk from the beach and a very pleasant stroll from both El Faro and La Cala. Book direct with us for the best rates - and we'll throw in local tips on which chiringuito to stop at along the way.
See you on the broadwalk!
