Mijas has more than 12 kilometres of beaches. There are 9 different beaches: Calahonda, Cabo Rocoso, El Bombo, Butiplaya, La Cala or Las Doradas, El Charcón, El Faro, Piedra del cura, El Egido.
The beaches at La Cala have been awarded the "Blue Flag" as among the best in the province. All beaches offer sports possibilities such as of jet & water skiing, paragliding and other sea sports and activities.