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El Faro: coves, rocks and the Faro de Calaburras lighthouse
The eastern end of the Mijas coast: a lighthouse, a watchtower and small beaches nestled among the rocks.
El Faro lies at the eastern end of the Mijas coast, around Punta Calaburras, next to Fuengirola. Here the coastline changes: small beaches, coves and rocky stretches, perfect for a stroll and a leisurely swim.
The lighthouse and the tower
The Faro de Calaburras lighthouse guides boats from its elevated position along this stretch of the Mediterranean:
Faro de Calaburras · Photo: joselito2311 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Beside it stands the Torre de Calaburras, one of the watchtowers that once guarded the coast:
Torre de Calaburras · Photo: joselito2311 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Coves and beaches
- Playa de Punta Calaburras: below the lighthouse, with rocks and clear waters.
Playa de Punta Calaburras · Photo: Tyk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de El Charcón: sand, rocks and coves for snorkelling when the sea is calm.
Playa de El Charcón · Photo: Tyk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Playa de El Faro: to the east of the lighthouse.
Playa de El Faro · Photo: Tyk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- And, on the boundary with Fuengirola, Playa de Rocas del Cura and Playa de El Ejido.
On foot
The Senda Litoral de Mijas coastal path lets you walk beside the sea towards El Chaparral and La Cala. Find out more about El Faro.
