Mijas
Mijas lies just west of Malaga and is split into two distinct areas. Mijas
Pueblo is the whitewashed village standing high up the mountain with spectacular
views over the Mediterranean whilst Mijas Costa refers to the coastal resort
down the mountain.
Mijas Pueblo has long been attracting foreign residents attracted by its cobbled
streets and quaint, old Spain ambience.
In fact Saturdays are a good day to
visit during the summer when the Foreigner's Department of the local council
offer free guided walks of the rural areas of the town beginning at 10am at the
town hall (advance booking recommended).
Quaint can only last so long after a place has been discovered and Mijas
Pueblo has done a good job of maintaining some of its past in spite of the large
influx of daily tourists coming up the mountain to wander its ancient streets.
Take a donkey taxi from the central square for a novel way of seeing the town.
Most visitors arrive by car (park in the multi-storey just off the main square),
by public bus from Torremolinos or
Benalmadena or on one of the many half day
excursions sold in travel agencies in the resorts. Many of these tourists attend
a bullfight at the bullring which is more than 100 years old. Just look out for
posters in the resorts promoting any events and offering transport.
In contrast Mijas Costa is a smart resort of sun worshippers attracted by 12km
of excellent beaches, water sports and tourist facilities. Tourism is geared
largely to the British market who flock to the pubs, British food suppliers and
Indian restaurants during their stay in 'foreign' lands.
The area is surrounded by a huge number of up market residential areas, all
categories of hotels, first class golf courses and amusements such as water
parks. A popular day out for tourists and locals on Sundays between October and
May is a day at the
races with regular meetings attracting sizeable crowds. Check the
Hipodromo Costa del Sol
for race schedules.
You can find a selection of highly recommended hotels and apartments at
discount rates on our Mijas Hotels page.
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