Mijas Pueblo

Nestled high in the mountains and overlooking the sun-drenched Mediterranean coast, Mijas is postcard-perfect. This tiny village, with its gleaming white streets and charming plazas, is a must-visit on any Southern Spain itinerary. In this same municipality, you can experience a picturesque white town, a coastline full of beautiful beaches, and some of the best golf courses on the Costa del Sol. Search for Mijas on the map, pack your bags, and discover one of the most unique destinations in the province of Malaga.

This mountain town, which also faces the sea, offers visitors all the amenities needed for a complete experience. It blends the traditions of its past with modern adaptation, catering to the many visitors it attracts each year. In fact, Mijas is a destination that many fall in love with; the municipality is currently home to nearly 10,000 British residents.

### In Mijas, Do Not Miss the Monuments

A visit to the old town of Mijas, designated a Historic-Artistic Grouping, allows you to experience the Jardines y el Mirador de la Muralla. These gardens are remnants of the ancient fortress on which the city was built and are designed to have flowers blooming year-round. From this vantage point, you can enjoy one of the most impressive views of the Costa del Sol.

In 2013, Mijas opened its Centro de Arte Contemporáneo, a fantastic museum space featuring works by Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Joan Miró, among others. The museum boasts the second-largest collection of ceramics by Picasso in the world.

Another focal point of interest is the Plaza de Toros de Mijas, which is unlike anything you’ve seen before. Built in the early twentieth century by a group of neighbors, its entrance retains the appearance of a typical white house and has an oval shape, which is quite rare in Spain.

Don’t miss the Chapel of the Virgin de la Peña (Virgin of the Rock). Located next to the panoramic viewpoint of “El Compas,” this chapel was excavated from rock by a Carmelite monk in the mid-17th century. Inside the chapel is the image of the Virgin of the Rock, the Patron Saint of Mijas. According to legend, she was discovered in 1586 by two shepherd children guided by a dove.

Next to the bullring is the Auditorio Municipal, where Mijas' Festival de Teatro Villa takes place in July. A stroll through Mijas features numerous stops where you can learn about the people who lived there in the past. Start at the Shrine of the Virgin of the Rock, excavated in the sixteenth century, and visit the Iglesia de la Inmaculada Concepción, built on an ancient mosque, preserving its Moorish tower and belfry. 

The 17th-century hermitages of San Sebastián and Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, as well as the 18th-century hermitage of Calvario, are also worth a visit, alongside the Watchtowers. Most of these sites can be explored by donkey taxi, a unique mode of transport that has become one of Mijas' main attractions. This tradition dates back to the 1960s, when workers returning home by donkey attracted visitors who wanted to take photographs or take a ride. Alternatively, you can enjoy guided tours of the municipality via Tuk Tuk, an original electric vehicle.