QUAINT VILLAGE OF MIJAS at Costa del Sol

Mijas Pueblo or the village of Mijas is without a doubt, a star Jewel of Costa del Sol. It is nestled at the Sierra de Mijas foothills, about 450 meters above the sea level and offering spectacular natural landscapes

Mijas Pueblo or the village of Mijas is without a doubt, a star Jewel of Costa del Sol. It is nestled at the Sierra de Mijas foothills, about 450 meters above the sea level and offering spectacular natural landscapes over the town of Fuengirola as well as the Mediterranean coast and sea.

Mijas is known to be a traditional mountain village that is very Andalucian in style, with narrow streets that are cobbled and buildings painted white.

Mijas is visited by many tourists, especially at peak seasons with many coaches and excursions by both local and regional tourism companies.

Attractions at Mijas

It is always a pleasure to walk around this fascinating village in Andalusia. Some of the popular attractions here include a small bullring that is quadrangular in shape and forms the oldest bullrings in Spain - the Virgen de la Pena sanctuary that was built in the 17th century and the la Concepción sanctuary of 16th century.

A good place for a stroll is along the old wall and the gardens which lead to the open auditorium which hosts many cultural events during various times of the year. An interesting feature of this village is the unique donkey-driven taxis that go around the town center and the village outskirts.

Location of Mijas

This quaint village has about 10,000 inhabitants although its actual area spans more widely than the Mijas municipality; stretching from Benalmadena (on its east), to Fuengirola (south end), Marbella (west side), to Alhaurin and Coin (north side) all around. It is also considered as one of the richest areas in Spain.

There are further small districts around Mijas known as subdivisions such as Las Lagunas, La Cala, Sitio de Calahonda as well as Riviera del Sol. Most of these are pretty villages that offer soft beaches of clean sand which have become an increasingly popular tourist spot, as well as a residential preference for many expatriates in Spain as it offers many private beaches.

Golf Activity
Mijas boasts of the best and largest selection of golf courses along the Costa del Sol region, with as many as 12 top quality golf courses available to all golfing enthusiasts at whatever level.

There are also golf complexes that are huge, making your holiday at Costal del Sol enlightening; enjoying the old and the new. Thus, visiting Mijas is a must if you were to come back to this part of Spain. If not, it would be like dropping by Paris without setting eyes on the Eiffel Tower.

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