Mijas is a typical Andaluz village with stunning views
Mijas is a typical Andaluz village, perched high above Fuengirola and Mijas Costa with spectacular views of the coast and surrounding heavily wooded mountains. Known as the white village, Mijas is situated at the foothills of the Cordón Montañoso del Litoral (Coastal Mountain Range).
The coastal area is highly developed for tourism, even in the small coves where the mountains reach down to the sea. Arriving from the old road that unites Mijas with Benalmadena, one passes the large lookout point opening to the sea, amidst pines and ornamental plants between the summer houses along the coastline. Mijas pueblo is typical Andaluz in its character and there are no main thoroughfares here, instead a web of narrow cobbled streets complete with terraces overflowing with geraniums, red tile roofs and archways.
The village has managed to retain some of its quaint traditions, one of the most unusual being the donkey-taxis which line the central plaza. Like Ronda just over the mountain top, the village dates back to distant time 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. During the month of January, Mijas holds their festival of San Anton which is celebrated with a romeria (open air party) at the holy hermitage and is reached in carriages and on carts, piled high with flowers and food.
On a culinary note, the traditional local fare includes gazpachuelo (an egg soup) and for those with a sweeter tooth, there are the typical cakes made with almonds, called bunuelos and homazos. There are also a multitude of excellent Spanish and international restaurants in Mijas to choose from.
Mijas is an excellent golfing area and has some of the most peaceful and tranquil settings you will ever come across. La Cala Golf & Country Club overlooking the mountains, has an international reputation as one of the finest golfing complexes in the world and is extremely popular with visiting golfers of all nationalities. Just outside Fuengirola lies the outstanding Mijas Golf complex famous for its manicured grounds During the last decade, Mijas Golf has become one of the most popular golf complexes in Europe, known by the outstanding condition of their courses and the friendly atmosphere and excellent service provided to the clients. The courses, Los Lagos and Los Olivos, are situated in the valley of Mijas, just north of Fuengirola.
The abundance of facilities and warm climate makes Mijas absolutely ideal for sport lovers. For children, aqua-parks, zoos, theme parks and nature centres abound, no child can be bored with life in Mijas. There is also Go-karting, jeep safaris, ballooning, mountain climbing and you can enjoy water sports -swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing, and also track and field sports. There are sports complexes, football fields, gyms all over the coast open all year round. If the sea attracts you you will find sub aqua and sailing clubs all along the coast.
Between Mijas and Fuengirola, by the national road A7, is located the water park, one of the most visited in the whole Costa del Sol. This is a family friendly waterpark where you'll find a wonderful world of wild water, whirling rides and waterslides. For the little ones there is the colorful waterplay area "Aqualandia", specially designed for them. Aquatic attractions include : Slides, rivers, Kamikase, Wave pool, Blue Lake swimming pool, Kiddie slides, Body ski, Jacuzzi.
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