Large and comfortable apartment with communal pool in Mijas, Andalusia, Spain for 6 persons. The apartment is situated in a residential and mountainous area and is close to restaurants and bars.
Mijas Pueblo is a typical Spanish mountain village near Malaga with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea. It is an ideal destination for a day trip. The narrow streets with charming white houses whose facades are decorated with colorful flowers are a pleasure to see. Mijas Pueblo lies 400 meters above sea level, which makes it on average 5 degrees cooler in summer than along the coast. But Mijas is more than just the beautiful mountain village. It is also one of the largest municipalities in Andalusia. The municipality of Mijas stretches from Benalmadena via Fuengirola and Alhaurin el Grande to Marbella.
Mijas Pueblo. The center with two village squares, many boutiques, bars and restaurants, the wine museum, several churches and the “Plaza de Toros” are definitely worth a visit. Famous are the well cared for donkey taxis with which you can explore the village. Colorfully decorated donkeys are ready for a photo or a ride through the village, which is very popular among tourists.
Sea view from Mijas
Sunset in Mijas
Mijas Pueblo has several historical monuments such as the “Santuario de la Virgen”, the Sanctuary of the Virgin. This special chapel was carved out of rock in 1548. Religious objects were reportedly found here, including the statue of the Virgin from which it takes its name.
Next to the chapel there is a beautiful park with palm trees that provide shade during the summer months. Here, at the edge of Mijas Pueblo, you can enjoy spectacular views over the Costa del Sol. In the evening the view of the illuminated coastline and the city of Fuengirola is also impressive.
The municipality of Mijas has 12 kilometers of coastline stretching from Fuengirola to Marbella, known as Mijas Costa. Well known coastal areas include La Cala de Mijas, Calahonda and Riviera del Sol. Along this coastline lies the beautiful walking path called the "Senda Litoral de Mijas". Here you can enjoy a pleasant walk along the paved path from La Cala to the marina of Cabopino. Along the route you will find several beach restaurants called "chiringuitos" and terraces where you can enjoy a meal and a refreshing drink.
La Cala de Mijas. In 1960 Cala was still a small fishing village. Its small scale character has fortunately remained, so you will not find large scale high rise buildings here. Today La Cala is a lively coastal village with a wide sandy beach and a wide range of authentic Spanish and international restaurants, bars and terraces where you can enjoy tapas and sangria. Do not forget to visit the lively weekly market. La Cala is located about 10 minutes by car from both Fuengirola and Marbella.
Along the coastline of Mijas Costa four watchtowers were historically built. These date from the year 1515 and were intended as defense against Islamic invasions. One of these towers stands in the village of “La Cala”. The others are located in Calahonda, Torrenueva and El Faro.
Website La Cala Golf
Website Cerrado del Aguila Golf
Website Chaparral Golf
For golfers the municipality of Mijas is a true paradise with no fewer than 9 golf courses. La Cala Golf Resort with 3 × 18 holes is the largest golf resort in Spain. The second largest golf complex is Mijas Golf with 2 × 18 holes. Other beautiful courses include El Chaparral Golf Club, Calanova Golf Club, Cerrado del Aguila Golf, Miraflores Golf, La Siesta Golf, Santana Golf and La Noria Golf.
The local authorities have created several walking routes in Mijas Pueblo and in the mountains surrounding the village. From the center a walking route runs through Mijas Pueblo. The starting point is at the tourist office. This office provides free walking maps with explanations in several languages of the 14 sights you will encounter along the route such as the miniature museum, the Plaza de Toros and the Mirador de la Sierra where you have a beautiful panoramic view. Do not forget your camera.
You can also explore the area on your own. A walking map with about 7 routes is available free of charge at the tourist office in Mijas. The maps clearly indicate the difficulty level and the average walking time so you can plan ahead. On Saturday morning the tourist office organizes a guided walk in Mijas. This is a free walk with a guide who takes you through the surroundings and the mountains of Mijas. These walks take place from October to May.
Walking path along the coast. If you want fresh sea air you will enjoy the coastal walk in Mijas. The Senda Litoral is a long walking route along the coastline of the province of Málaga. The beautifully constructed section in Mijas Costa is ideal for walking. Along the route you will pass several beach restaurants and terraces.
Website walking path along the coast
Along fourteen coastal towns. The route, which will eventually be about 180 kilometers long, connects all fourteen coastal towns in the province of Málaga, from Manilva to beyond Nerja. About 80 percent of the route is already open to walkers and cyclists, while the remaining sections are still under construction. The route will be very diverse. Between Nerja and Torrox you pass many cliffs, while the beaches of Mijas and Marbella are much flatter. Overall it is a relatively easy and very scenic route to walk. Walking the entire route takes about a week, but you can also enjoy a short walk, run or bike ride for a few hours.
In the municipality of Mijas you will find several well known tennis clubs including Lew Hoad Tennis Club, Club del Sol Tennis and Miraflores Tennis Club. Lew Hoad Tennis Club is located on the Carretera de Mijas km 3.5 and has 7 tennis courts, 6 padel courts, a fitness center, a saltwater swimming pool and a restaurant with terrace. Club del Sol Tennis is located at Calle José de Orbaneja 8, Urb. Sitio de Calahonda and offers 12 tennis courts, 4 squash courts, 4 padel courts and a 450 square meter air conditioned fitness center.
Supermarkets. In Mijas Pueblo as well as in La Cala and Calahonda you will find many supermarkets such as Mercadona, Carrefour, SuperSol, Lidl, Aldi, OpenCor and smaller local stores. Most supermarkets are open from 9 in the morning until 21 in the evening from Monday to Saturday. They do not close during lunchtime. In high season, July and August, some stay open later and also on Sunday. The OpenCor supermarkets are often open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, although prices may be slightly higher.
Shops. In addition to supermarkets you will find clothing stores, shoe shops, leather goods, souvenir shops, decoration stores and kiosks. There are also many bars where you can relax after shopping with a refreshing drink or sangria on a terrace.
Extended shopping options. If you are looking for a wider and more international shopping offer it is best to visit the centers of Fuengirola or Marbella.
Weekly markets. A market is held twice a week in La Cala. Conveniently located near the A7 exit La Cala, this market takes place on Wednesday and Saturday from 9 to 14. Vegetables, fruit, flowers as well as clothing, shoes, souvenirs and many other items can be bought here at attractive prices. In nearby Fuengirola there is a large weekly market every Tuesday at the feria ground from 9.00 to 14.00. On Saturday a flea market with second hand goods takes place at the same location, also from 9.00 to 14.00.
Dining out. In Mijas Pueblo and Mijas Costa you will find a wide variety of restaurants. Many Spanish restaurants specialize in regional meat and fish dishes and of course typical Spanish tapas. There is also a wide selection of international restaurants and bars ranging from simple and affordable to luxury restaurants. In Mijas Pueblo many restaurants are located around the two squares Plaza Virgen de la Peña and Plaza de Constitución and in the charming streets around them. In La Cala you will find many restaurants along the Boulevard de la Cala and the surrounding streets in the center. In Sitio de Calahonda most restaurants are located in and around the shopping center El Zoco and along Avenida de España. Along the beach you will also find several beach restaurants called chiringuitos where you can often rent sunbeds and umbrellas.