MIJAS PUEBLO, ANDALUSIA - MINI TRAVEL GUIDE
Mijas Pueblo was one of the pleasant surprises of my holiday in Andalusia. Located over 400 m above sea level, the small village has the most beautiful views of the Costa del Sol. It is quite a popular location among tourists, and some of the residents are foreigners, a sign that they liked it so much that they decided to share the beauty of the place every day.
Being used to small English villages, which only have one street worth visiting, I didn't expect much here either, thinking that in 30 minutes we would see the whole village. We spent about half a day in this town, walking the streets, enjoying a white wine Sangria and admiring the spectacular views towards the sea.
HOW TO GET TO MIJAS PUEBLO:
Mijas Pueblo is located close to the most touristic resort towns: Malaga, Fuengirola, Benalmadena and Marbella. Therefore, it is very easy to reach from any of these four locations. If you come directly from Malaga airport, which is located just 23 km from Mijas Pueblo, you also have the option of taking a taxi, the price is around 30-40 euros during the day and can double at night.
From Malaga, you can get to Fuengirola by train C1, taken from Maria Zambrano station. From Fuengirola, you can take the M-122 bus, 16 stops.
From Marbella, the next town is also Fuengirola. The Avanza L-528 bus runs there from the Marbella bus station (Estacion de Autobuses de Marbella). From Fuengirola, the M-122 bus, 16 stops.
From Benalmadena, the M-121 bus runs.
There are also slightly simpler options. The first of them is renting a car directly from the airport. If you have no experience with car rentals, I leave a mini-guide here. The second option, even simpler, is by purchasing organized bus tours. You can buy a trip departing from Malaga or other places on Costa del Sol.
WHERE TO STAY IN MIJAS PUEBLO:
If you want to enjoy more of the Spanish authenticity, combined with a superb location, then you can consider booking accommodation in Mijas. Below are the options that I found the most interesting, among those available on Booking:
Mijas Residence - apartment-type accommodation unit, with one bedroom, living room and kitchen. It has a terrace, two outdoor swimming pools, barbecue area and free parking near the property;
La Zambra Resort GL - accommodation unit with double, twin or suite rooms, which can accommodate up to 4 people. It has a spa area, two outdoor swimming pools, a fitness room and parking;
Sea to Sky Suites - Mijas Pueblo - apartment-type accommodation unit, with one bedroom and a living room with sofa bed. The location has a restaurant, bar and terrace.
PLACES TO VISIT IN MIJAS PUEBLO:
We chose to get lost in the streets with white houses, decorated with colorful pots, we didn't have a plan, but we managed to see the most beautiful places in the village. The first stop was at Plaza de los Siete Canos, which also hosts a simple church, with a white exterior, which doesn't stand out. Only the shape of the building gives you the idea that there is a church there. Orange trees are planted on the edge, and the view is more spectacular from the street that goes up next to the square.
Because there is very little green space in the town, both the locals and the authorities want to compensate for this by planting flowers in pots. Even the plants hanging on the walls of the houses, which belong to the locals, are taken care of by the village cleaning company. Below, is the most Instagrammable street in Mijas. It is called Callejon de los Gitanos.
You can have the best perspective of the village by admiring the view from the Mirador de Paseo de la Muralla.
Walking through the narrow streets, you have the impression of going back in time. The houses of the village are almost identical, all small and modest, painted white to keep cool during the hot days, which are not few. Even in September, when I visited this place, it was extremely hot.
Here and there, there is a house that subtly stands out, with flower pots hanging on the exterior walls. The pots also maintain the same simple lines as the houses, all in shades of blue.
On some streets, colorful pennants have been hung, giving the place a festive atmosphere. And since it's a holiday, if you're lucky, you can attend various outdoor shows organized by the city hall. Generally, Flamenco shows are held.
From place to place, if you look up, among the narrow streets, you can see the sea, although it is more than 10 km to the beach.
Even in this town, the Spaniards do not give up the traditional "siesta". After 1-2 in the afternoon, until 4-5, the streets of the village become deserted and if it was not the hottest part of the day, it would be ideal to walk around freely, without too much crowding. Many of the shops and even restaurants, however, do not hold this siesta, being open all day.
The Town Hall (Casa Consistorial) is the most imposing building in the village, also built in the specific Spanish style, in 1987.
Mirador del Compas is the place where you can admire the Costa del Sol from a height that will take your breath away. It is located at the exit of Mijas Pueblo and unfortunately, the pictures do not 100% reflect the beauty of the place.
If you want to have an experience with more information about what you are visiting, I leave links to two types of guided walks:
Guided walk (small group), tickets here.
Half-day guided walk with food and wine tasting, tickets here.
CONCLUSION ABOUT MIJAS PUEBLO
Mijas is one of the places I liked the most out of all the places I visited in Andalusia, especially because I had no expectations. The village is full of shops with various things made in the region and I went home with a flower pot specific to the place. It is the main reason why I travel with almost empty luggage: I know I will return with it full, because I like to buy souvenirs 😁
Read about other locations in Andalusia: Ronda, Nerja, Malaga, Marbella, Frigiliana, or about how we planned 8 days in Andalusia.
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