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Calypso

Calypso is a small urbanised area which is part of the larger resort of Calahonda. It has a quaint Spanish style and is popular with many visitors due to its peaceful surroundings. It is still ideally located to enjoy all that the Marbella are has to offer, yet small enough to relax and take in some tranquillity.

Main Tourist Attractions

If you want to lie in the sun or take part in some furious water sports, the Calypso is the perfect location for you. It is approximately 5 minutes walk from some beautifully clean beaches which offer activities such as windsurfing, diving and jet skiing. Several large golf courses, including the Riviera del Sol Golf Club, are a short distance away for lovers of the game. In the immediate area of Calypso, other sporting facilities such as squash, swimming, badminton and volleyball are available. Marbella is only a 15 minute journey; here you can take in some Moorish architecture or simply spend the day relaxing in the plush green parks. Nearby Fuengirola also offers a zoo to amuse the children and a multiplex cinema. Tivoli World theme park is a 30 minute drive away at Torremolinos.

Shopping Opportunities

Calypso offers shoppers a chance to browse several small shops and supermarkets. You will find holiday essentials such as sunglasses and flip-flops, as well as the token Spanish souvenirs available. Calahonda has several commercial shopping centres which should satisfy the appetite of even the most serious shopper. Marbella’s Golden Mile is a short trek away and is a haven for shoppers. With international fashion designers and exquisite boutiques, shoppers can purchase many expensive items including shoes, handbags, electrical items, perfume, fine art and jewellery. Fuengirola has the Miramar Shopping Centre, where you will find a large range of shops and boutiques catering for all tastes in clothing, jewellery, perfume, shoes and leather goods.

Eating out and Nightlife

There are several small restaurants and cafés to be found in the urbanised area of Calypso. Most will offer both traditional Spanish meals and some international cuisine. Calahonda has a vast range of quality eateries that have a larger international cuisine menu including dishes from Britain, Italy, India and France. You can enjoy a huge selection of local and international drinks with your delicious meal.

Nightlife is somewhat subdued in Calypso to tie in with its relaxing and serene appearance. A trip into the centre of the Calahonda urbanization is a different matter entirely. Here you will find many bars, discos and nightclubs that are all open until the early hours of the next day. You can enjoy live entertainment such as Flamenco dancing or show off your talent in a karaoke bar. This area is truly vibrant and lively during the evening and is where most visitors go when they are staying in Calypso.