A remarkably simple trip due south from Malaga airport is the actual village of Mijas, showcasing whitewashed terrace homes and churches nestling more than 400 meters above sea level against the Sierra de Mijas Mountain range encased by pine trees and open views of delightful countryside. The aged town Mijas Pueblo stares down on the coastal area of Mijas Costa and Las Lagunas, which between them constitute the Mijas municipality having become an essential tourist vacation and expatriate home since being featured within the movie called Fathom.
This stunning location is halfway between Malaga and Marbella, sitting between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. villas in Mijas are of a lavish standard here, whether the location is set in the hills looking over the med blue sea or somewhere down on the shoreline of Mijas Costa. Apartment accommodation is available in this little bit of haven but a number of the apartments in this region can be seen either further north in Torremolinos or in Fuengirola.
Local artists take advantage of this traditional backdrop to create much of the finest paintings and pottery you can buy across the Costa del Sol. The mix of breath-taking scenery vantage points called ‘miradors’, clustered houses, terracotta roof tiles, old stone walls, attractive hedges and curly black iron rail wall fixtures everywhere is undoubtedly an artist’s fantasy. The wonderful weather throughout every season, together with the quality of the sea water, makes Mijas a good destination for people who are searching for a spot which allows them to experience the coastline without passing up on the attractions tucked away in the hillsides of Malaga.
In spite of Mijas’ huge attractiveness with an international mix of holiday-makers and expats of more than sixty nationalities, Mijas Pueblo has in some way managed to hold on to its timeless Andalucía way of life, the residents exhibiting their unabashed enthusiasm for all those things festive and an unmistakably laid back ‘mañana’ outlook on anything which really can be delayed for another day. A comparable ‘mañana’ attitude exists when getting around Mijas too, either by walking or by using the local ‘burro taxi’ or horse and carriage. The village is merely around 15 minutes’ walk east to west and was created to cater for donkeys and horses as a method to getting around with narrow streets and lots of steps which can present you with a work out.
Mijas showcases prettiest and smallest bull rings in Spain with both weekly bull fights and equestrian shows for those inclined to view such a spectacle. Churches to note include the Virgen de la Pena, San Sebastian as well as the church of Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate Conception goes back to mid-1500 within the lands of what was once a Moorish castle whose outer walls are decorated with blooms throughout the year. Visitors have the opportunity to check out Frescos of the Apostles here too dating back to the 1600′s and in the town square features a weekly display of Flamenco dancing brimming with radiant action and celebration especially for the visitors to Mijas.
Ways to experience Mijas is usually to reside in one of the many traditionally designed luxury Mijas villas, in Mijas Costa, Mijas Pueblo or Las Lagunas. This author has over 100 such villas in Mijas, so follow either of these links at your leisure.
