LA CALA DE MIJAS

Blue/Green Trail: Morning Ride

A relaxed, undulating ride perfect for a chilled morning spin. We head out to “La Cala”, the next seaside village along the coast, for a well-earned coffee and cake stop right on the beach, before looping back to the villa.

This is one of our most convenient local rides — the hills are practically behind our base, so we usually ride straight out the front door. No transport needed.

At just over an hour, it’s ideal if your flight is in the afternoon, or it can easily be extended. Those wanting more pedalling can join at the bottom of the Valtocado river bed and add another solid hour to the ride.

The terrain is a fun mix of flowing singletrack and forest paths that weave around a golf course. Along the way you’re treated to beautiful sea views, and on a clear day, you can even see the coastline of Africa across the Mediterranean.

There are no major climbs, but don’t expect any long flat sections either — it’s gently rolling the whole way, keeping things enjoyable without ever feeling too strenuous.