A great variety of bars and restaurants can be found in Mijas Pueblo, offering everything from pizza, pasta, Argentinean meats 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 goods, wicker items, typical painted tiles and little gifts such as donkey key rings or Mijas post cards for those missing out at home!
Those interested in the history of Mijas can visit the two Mudejar churches that can be found here. Dating back to 850, there is also a sanctuary of Mijas' patron saint. Should you be visiting the town in January, you will be able to attend the San Anton Festival one of the countless festivities held in Mijas.
In the area around the town's parish church several archaeological treasures have been found that date back a very long way. Back in the Roman times Mijas was known as "Tarnisa" and could be found on the old road that connected Cadiz with Malaga. As nearly every town and city along the Costa del Sol, Mijas also has a Moorish background. Conquered in 714 by the Moors, the towns name was changed from Tarnisa into "Mixa" the origin of the name as we know it today. After being re-captured and re-re captured a couple of times during the rebellion of Omar ben Hafsun, Mijas finally fell into the hands of Christians in 1487. Later during the fights in 1512, Mijas remained loyal to Juana La Loca and therefore was awarded the "Muy Leal" title as well as freedom from taxes.
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.
La Cala de Mijas is one of the few fishing villages on the Costa del Sol that has retained its beach bars) that serve mouth-watering snacks and seafood.
La Cala celebrates its own festivals, such as the annual fair which begins on the 25th July, when the village is all decked out for a week of festivities, when you can sample the traditional sherry, wines and tapas and listen to local music and enjoy the Spanish dancing.
Saturday nights in the hot summer months of July and August are magical in La Cala. The promenade becomes a festival of classical music and Flamenco dancing. With the outline of the old 16th Century watchtower of Torre Vieja as a backdrop and the moon reflecting down on the expanse of sea, the village celebrates a season of Noches de Luna y Playa (Nights of Moon and Beach).
Las Lagunas is the most innovative side of Mijas. Golf courses and other sports and cultural facilities are just a few of the many services this district provides. The festivals of Las Lagunas are also eagerly awaited.
Campo Mijas - Holiday rental accommodation in Campo Mijas can promise the next best thing by giving you the chance to spend as much time as you can in a fabulous resort development where, with such a relaxed atmosphere and superb the stunning beaches that stretch along the coastline of Mijas Costa. Villa and apartment rentals in Campo Mijas provide the perfect excuse to enjoy the kind of the sun, sea and sand that attracts so many people to this outstanding region of the Costa del Sol during all seasons of the year. So if you're planning a fun-packed family trip, a quiet break for two or a golfing holiday, accommodation in Campo Mijas couldn't offer more variety and versatility anywhere in the area.
Mijas la Nueva - is a long established urbanisation of individual villas set amongst pines and well-tended communal areas. It is a quiet, relaxing place with winding lanes and dramatic coastal views. Yet it is well-placed for visits to places like Ronda or Pantano del Chorro which is at the centre of three, spectacular man-made lakes. From Mijas la Nueva, it is about 20 minutes walk up the hill to Mijas (if you are feeling energetic) and about half that time coming back! By car it will only take 10 minutes and there is ample parking in a well-designed, multi-storey car park tucked into the hill side at the centre of the village.
