Mijas, located in the Spanish province of Malaga on the Costa del Sol, is a charming resort which is divided into two distinct areas.   Mijas Costa which is the busy beachfront resort stretching from Fuengirola and along the coastline to the well know resort named Calahonda. and  then there is the mountain village, Mijas Pueblo, one of the prettiest in Spain.

Mijas Pueblo is a typical Andaluz village of whitewashed houses nestling high on the mountainside with spectacular views down to the Mediterranean sea below and has a scenic backdrop of pine forests.    From the village of Mijas you can easily reach within 25 minutes to the west, Marbella and Puerta Banus and to the east Malaga city.

Tourism and the expat resident population have made their mark on Mijas which has a distinctly cosmopolitan flavour with international restaurants, clubs and bars.   Yet the municipality has managed to retain its ‘old world charm’ with a reputation for the discerning holiday maker.   Mijas has a delightful maze of narrow cobbled streets and archways with picture postcard houses with balconies ablaze with brightly coloured flowers.

Local arts and crafts thrive here, notably hand made linen and wicker items.   The pueblo is also noted for it’s delicious local bread, honey and almond cakes.    It is populated with typical Andalucian tapas bars where you can sip a refreshing drink and choose from a selection of delicious small dishes of various tapas.   There are also many more sophisticated restaurants where you can enjoy a wonderful meal set out on the terraces during the evening.  

At the entrance to the village is the ancient spring which still provides natural mineral water from a tap in the wall.   A major attraction for visitors is the surviving tradition of the donkey taxis which trek around the village.

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Down on the coast, approximately 15 minutes by car, is the bustling town of Fuengirola with it’s long stretches of beaches, water sports, waterfront shops, bars, restaurants and stretching back from the beach, a busy town with all facilities including bus station, train service which goes to all points east, stopping at Malaga city.   There are also indoor markets and several open-air markets to visit for fresh produce and local wares

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