Mijas / Mijas Costa Guide

Mijas Area Guide - Costa del Sol

The village of Mijas although located just a twenty minute drive from the coast, is still steeped in the old Andalucian traditions and customs. The residential and beach life of Mijas Costa is very much 21st century. The two large urbanizations in the Mijas area are Sitio de Calahonda and Riviera del Sol, forming large villages in their own right and have all the amenities you would ever need.

La Cala de Mijas is the central point of Mijas Costa and although it has grown and been built up it still maintains something of its Andalucian village charm. From being originally a tiny fishing village, its population has increased to 10,000 - many of whom are foreign residents. In between Mijas village and Mijas Costa, you will find the Mijas golf valley. This entire area is a golfer's paradise with numerous championship golf courses within easy reach.

The beautiful whitewashed village of Mijas, nestles comfortably in the mountainside at 428 meters above sea level. When you wander through the narrow cobbled streets of this Andalucian village, you can understand what has attracted foreigners to settle in Mijas over the years. Many artists and writers have made it their home, enjoying the benefits of an excellent all year round climate, without being part of the busier coastal towns just 7 kilometres down the mountain side. All over Mijas village are panoramic view-points and resting places, one of the best being the Muralla Gardens, cleverly designed so that flowers are in bloom all year round. The Plaza de la Virgen de la Pena is another such place to sit and people watch, with the bandstand in the centre.

Mijas village enjoys splendid views all around it. The best can be had from the church on the hill or from the park at the top of the Mijas village.

Mijas village population: 7,500 - Home to one of Europe’s largest Buddhist temples.