Karting in Mijas
Not every holiday day has to be spent on the beach. Karting is one of the most fun ways to spend a couple of adrenaline-filled hours on the Costa del Sol, with the whole family or with friends. In and around Mijas you will find circuits where you race each other, whatever your age or experience.
Karting in Mijas: what to expect
At a kart circuit you rent a kart and drive a number of laps around a marked course with corners, straights and timing. You get a short briefing and the safety rules first, then you head out onto the track. It is all about speed, control and being just that bit faster than the rest.
It is an excellent activity for a cloudy day, a birthday or simply an afternoon of variety between the beach and the village.
Who is it for?
Karting is for almost everyone. Many circuits have separate karts for children, twin karts in which an adult rides with a small child, and faster karts for adults. That way the whole family can take part at its own level.
If you are travelling with children, it combines easily with other activities from our guide to La Cala de Mijas with kids or a day at Aqua Mijas water park.
Practical tips
Book ahead in high season, as popular time slots fill up quickly. Wear closed shoes and comfortable clothing; tie long hair back. A helmet and the rest of the gear are usually provided on site.
Check the current opening hours, prices and the minimum height or age for the different karts beforehand, as these vary by circuit. Outside the hottest hours of the day, summer karting is far more pleasant.
Combining it with an active day
Karting fits nicely into a day full of action. If you want more adrenaline, look at watersports in Mijas, and if you would rather take it easy, explore the area through our day trips from Mijas Costa.
From Coral Mijas Stay in Riviera del Sol you are centrally placed between the coast and the inland, so most activities are a short drive away.
Is karting in Mijas suitable for children?
Yes. Many circuits have separate children's karts and twin karts in which an adult rides with a small child. Check the minimum height or age per kart type beforehand.
Do I need to book in advance?
In high season booking is recommended, as popular time slots fill up quickly. Out of season you can often just turn up.
What should I wear?
Closed shoes and comfortable clothing. Tie long hair back. A helmet and the rest of the gear are usually provided on site.
Do I need experience?
No. You get a short briefing and the safety rules first, after which anyone can take part at their own pace.
When is the best time to kart in summer?
Outside the hottest hours of the day, so in the morning or later in the afternoon, it is far more pleasant.
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