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Mijas & Mijas Costa

One of the finest examples of the white villages (pueblos blancos), Mijas still has much of its charm with its little whitewashed houses perched on the hillside. The village has also managed to retain some of its quaint traditions, one of the most unusual being the donkey-taxis which line the central plaza. Mijas is a typical Andalucian village, perched high above Fuengirola and Mijas Costa with spectacular views of the coast and surrounding heavily wooded mountains. Mijas is a web of narrow cobbled streets complete with terraces overflowing with geraniums, red tile roofs, archways and of course, the occasional chirping canary. Like Ronda just over the mountaintop, the village dates back to distant times and there are two Mudejar churches here to prove it, as well as the sanctuary of the patron saint of Mijas, from the year 850.

One of the most interesting buildings in Mijas is the hermitage of El Puerto which can be spied just about everywhere in the village! Keep looking and you may just catch a glimpse of a hang glider wafting over the peak. Mijas has one of the country's few oval bullrings (it's also small) and some interesting churches and other monuments giving insight to its past: Roman, Moorish and Spanish. The journey along the old road between Mijas and Benalmadena, among the pines and little chalets that mark the route, is like a continuous balcony which overlooks the sea.

During high season the village can be crowded with tourists visiting from along the coast. Higher in the town the streets turn into flights of steps and the higher you climb the quieter it becomes, and the cheaper the cafés, restaurants and bars are. Also look out for the mineral water spring at the entrance to the village. There is a thriving arts and crafts movement in Mijas, particularly linen and wicker items, and the locally made bread and honey is definitely worth trying. For more information about these local trades visit the Mijas Town Hall.

The municipality includes:

Mijas Pueblo (the hillside village)
Mijas Costa (main commercial and residential area adjacent to (but not strictly part of) Fuengirola
La Cala de Mijas (separate village and small resort by the sea to the west)
Las Lagunas (largely suburban and mixed commercial to the north of Fuengirola).

Transfer Malaga airport to Mijas

When going from Malaga airport to Mijas, an easy, fast and comfortable transportation method is the airport transfer:

They are waiting for you even when your flight is delayed.
You know what you have to pay. No hidden charges.
The price is excelent, sometimes even cheaper than a taxi!
Friendly and bilingual chauffer always willing to help with your luggage.
Child seat available if needed.

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Top recommended Malaga airport transfer to Mijas companies.

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Mijas Costa

Just as Mijas village is serenity, tradition and culture, so Mijas Costa parallels that magic combination of sun, sand and water sports. The La Cala beaches have been awarded the "Blue Flag" as among the best in the province, and are geared to provide action: jet skiing, water skiing and parasailing are all on the go. Be sure to check out the chiringuito (beach restaurant) charm here too, where you can sample a variety of Spanish seafood eaten with the favourite holiday drink, tinto de verano – ordinary red wine topped up with carbonated water, either regular or lemon-flavoured.

The Mijas municipality covers an impressive 148 sq. km and includes two major urbanisations, Sitio de Calahonda and Riviera del Sol. The former is informally known as the English village in Spain and the place to come for karaoke, second hand shops, British doctors and dentists, Indian restaurants, imported foods and, naturally enough, a plentiful choice of pubs. The nearby Riviera del Sol is similarly inviting and popular among foreigners, particularly the large commercial centre with its bar, telephone booths and grocery store combined. The sports centre is also well equipped and includes an 18-hole golf course and thriving tennis club. The many complexes in Mijas Costa are home to much of the area's expatriate population, composed mainly of British, Germans and Scandinavians. The area is marked by lots of pretty coves and beaches with housing complexes (urbanizations) behind. Most of the complexes are carefully designed to incorporate Spanish influence and care has been taken not to produce concrete monstrosities, but extensive building development means that it looks likely that many of the urbanizations will soon join to form a town of their own.

Mijas Costa also boasts some of the coast's more famous golf courses including La Cala Resort. Mijas' neighbouring golf hotspot, it is the largest golf complex in Spain with 3 full courses: Campo América, Campo Asia and Campo Europa. This beautiful 1,000-acre complex is only a short distance from the Sierra de Mijas Natural Park, and includes property with apartments, homes, villas and a luxury hotel.

Malaga airport to Mijas

Being the main destination for many tourists visiting Spain, Mijas offers to the tourist a wide variety of elements; typical andalusian traditions and buildings from Mijas Pueblo and excellent clean beaches from Mijas Costa. Mijas is 22.7 km to the west from Malaga airport, and there are many transportation methods from Malaga airport to Mijas.

Taking a bus from Malaga airport to Mijas may not be the most convenient method of transportation if you have a lot of luggage.
You can take a Taxi at Malaga airport to Mijas, but it can be a little expensive almost the same than renting a car for a week.
There is no train link to Mijas Costa or Mijas pueblo, however you can take a train to Fuengirola which is the latest train station right now, and a taxi from Fuengirola to Mijas would take aproximately 15 or 20 minutes depending if your destination is Mijas Costa or Mijas Pueblo.
Car rental at Malaga airport may be a nice and cheap option if you also plan to visit Malaga.
Transfers from Malaga airport to Mijas is a fast and confortable way if you don´t need to rent a car.

Continue reading in how to get to Mijas ,it could be of help if you are looking for the road route, and if you still have questions don´t hesitate in contacting us in the Malaga transportation forum.

Mijas Pictures

Pictures below are some of the images you can find in our Mijas Photo Gallery

Mijas information:

Goverment	Antonio Sánchez Pacheco
Area	148 km²
Population	70.437
Time Zone	(UTC+1)
Web Site	http://www.mijas-digital.es

Mijas Town Hall
Plaza Virgen de la Peña s/n, Mijas 29650
Tel: (+34) 952.589.000
Fax: 952.589.001
www.mijas-digital.es

tourist tips

The best way to see this village of Malaga is on foot, as its winding streets and alleyways are often only accessible in this way. If you arrive in a car, there is a large car park in the centre of town.