Padel & Tennis

Riviera del Sol has it all. Immediately next door to the apartment lies an excellent tennis and padel court called R11. It also features a modern gym, a courtside bar and an evening lounge with a swimming pool. Find new tennis and padel partners on Playtomic, improve your game (and your fitness), and make new friends along the way!

Relax on Playa Riviera

Start with an easy beach day close to home. Swim in the Mediterranean, enjoy the sunshine and finish with a relaxed drink or meal by the sea. Riviera Beach is one of the officially listed beaches of Mijas, and it holds both a Blue Flag and a “Q” tourism-quality award for the 2026 season.

Best for: Everyone · Beach days · Easy first or last day

Walk the coastal path 

Follow the Senda Litoral along the Mijas coastline for sea views, beaches, historic watchtowers and plenty of places to pause for refreshments. The official Mijas tourism site describes the route as a pedestrian and cycle path linking beaches, coastal nature, watchtowers and local restaurants.

Best for: Couples · Families · Walkers · Sunrise and sunset

Visit La Cala de Mijas

Coastal beach and town
Spend a leisurely morning in the former fishing community of La Cala de Mijas. Combine its broad beach and seafront with seafood or traditional espetos—sardines grilled on cane skewers—at a chiringuito. On Wednesday and Saturday mornings, the La Cala market sells produce, olives, clothing, crafts, plants and other local goods, normally from around 9:00 to 14:00.

Best for: Food lovers · Families · Market browsing · Beach days

Play Miraflores Golf

Golfers can enjoy an 18-hole course right in Riviera del Sol. Miraflores Golf follows the natural contours of its valley and offers a different challenge on every hole, while the wider Mijas area provides several additional courses for guests who want to play more than one round.

Best for: Golfers · Groups · Couples · Shoulder-season stays

Essential nearby trips 

Explore Mijas Pueblo

Wander through whitewashed streets, visit the rock-cut Virgen de la Peña hermitage and stop at panoramic viewpoints overlooking the coast. Plaza Virgen de la Peña is an ideal starting point, with the old walls, ethnological museum and distinctive oval bullring adding cultural interest. The drive from Riviera del Sol is approximately 18 minutes in normal conditions.

Best for: Couples · Culture · Photography · Lunch with a view

Enjoy Fuengirola

For a lively family day, combine Fuengirola’s seafront, restaurants and shops with BIOPARC Fuengirola. The animal park focuses on biodiversity conservation and immersive tropical habitats and is open all year round.

Best for: Families · Animal lovers · A break from the beach

Experience Málaga

Explore Málaga’s historic centre, food scene and waterfront, then visit the Alcazaba beneath Gibralfaro. This 11th-century Muslim palace-fortress combines defensive architecture with courtyards and gardens and is one of the city’s defining monuments. Málaga is about 31–35 minutes from Riviera del Sol by car when traffic is flowing.

Best for: Culture · Museums · Food · All-weather sightseeing

Memorable day trips

See Ronda and its gorge

Puente Nuevo bridge in Ronda
Ronda’s Puente Nuevo spans the dramatic El Tajo gorge and connects the historic and newer parts of the town. Visitors can combine the bridge and viewpoints with old streets, gardens, tapas and historic monuments. Allow roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to drive from Riviera del Sol, depending on traffic and road conditions.

Best for: Scenery · History · Photography · Full-day excursions

Walk el Caminito del Rey

For an adventurous day, follow the famous one-way route through the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. The experience is about 7.7 km in total, includes nearly 3 km of cliff-mounted walkways and requires a timed ticket; advance booking is strongly recommended. Children under eight are not admitted, and visitors need closed footwear, water and suitable sun protection.

Best for: Active adults · Older families · Adventure · Dramatic scenery

Wander through Estepona

Estepona makes an attractive west-coast excursion, especially for guests who enjoy colourful streets, gardens and relaxed dining. Its Orchid House contains a subtropical display with orchids, vertical gardens, a lily pond, glass domes and a 15-metre waterfall.

Best for: Couples · Gardens · Photography · Relaxed sightseeing

Explore Nerja

Balcon de Europa, Nerja
Head east for Nerja’s clifftop setting, coves and the famous Balcón de Europa, then add the Nerja Cave for a full-day excursion. The cave is open throughout most of the year, while the Balcón provides a memorable Mediterranean viewpoint in the centre of town.

Best for: Scenery · Couples · Families · A longer coastal adventure