The Municipality of Mijas is situated in the heart of the Western Costa del Sol, it is located just 30 kilometres from Malaga airport and is one of the largest regions within the Malaga Province covering 146sq kilometres. It boasts one of the best climates in the entire region, having many more days of sunshine than anywhere else in Europe.
The Mijas area is an ideal base to get to know the coast and the traditional way of life at the same time. The region of Mijas is made up of two principle areas, Mijas Pueblo and Mijas Costa. While Mijas Costa (consisting Las Lagunas and La Cala de Mijas) can be found by the sea, the old town of Mijas Pueblo is located just 20 minutes away in the lowlands of the Sierra de Mijas mountain range.
The popularity of the area has increased year on year due to cheap airfares and the completion of the new freeway, which has brought trade and income to the locals. During the past 6 years property has boomed, nearly doubling in value of which many investors bought to rent to holiday makers, making Mijas a hugely popular holiday location and as a result there are many excellent villas and apartments to choose from.
Mijas Pueblo
Mijas Pueblo belongs to one of the typical white villages that are spread all over Andalucía in which you can find whitewashed houses, the town hall, the bullring, historical buildings and parks with spectacular area views of not only the coast, the beaches and the Mediterranean but also the town of Fuengirola and other surrounding areas. The village itself nestles in the mountainside at 428 meters above sea level and has a population of approximately 7,500. The nearest main town is the Spanish sea-side resort Fuengirola (8km), Malaga airport is 25 minutes by car.
A great variety of bars and restaurants can be found in Mijas Pueblo, offering everything from pizza, pasta, and typical Spanish cuisine. Some of the restaurants feature large panoramic windows from which to enjoy the most amazing views. When strolling along the charming streets you will also find a number of shops, selling local products such as leather items, wicker goods, typical painted tiles and little gifts such as donkey key rings or Mijas post cards for those missing out at home!
Should you be visiting the town in January, you will be able to attend the San Anton Festival, just one of the many festivities held in Mijas. Don't miss out on the wonderful horse drawn carriages or adventure a trip around the town on the Donkey Taxis' that have made Mijas Pueblo so famous!
Mijas Costa
Mijas Costa is a beautiful coastal region, centred on the inland villages of Mijas. Covering a 12-kilometre stretch of coast, laced with wonderful gold beaches, crystal-clear seas and a string of tourist centres including Sitio de Calahonda and La Cala, the beach life here is some of Spain's best. Here, you'll discover golden sands stretching for miles and jumping with exciting water sports like jet-skiing, sailing and surfing. Wander along any of the beaches and you'll also discover an abundance of beach cafes, shops, Spanish eateries, restaurants and bars, all designed to make a day here as good as it can get. Stick around for sunset, indulging in ice-cold sangria and mouth-watering paella as the sky casts the sea in vivid oranges and pinks. And make for La Cala on Wednesdays and Saturdays, when a popular street market selling fresh produce and delicacies hits town.
