Beaches Playa Marina Chaparral, Mijas · Photo: Tyk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons A beach between El Chaparral and El Faro. A sandy beach between El Chaparral and El Faro, with quiet spots. A good option for a swim away from the crowds, with access from the Senda Litoral. Photos Photo: Tyk · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons