Mijas, Malaga

Mijas is located 31 kilometres to the west of Malaga. It has three urban nuclei: La Cala on the coast, Mijas Pueblo which is 8 kilometres inland and 428 metres above sea level, and the more modern Las Lagunas. Together they have a population of 53,000.

La Cala has 12 kilometres of beaches with fine sand and a blue flag indicating that it is one of the cleanest beaches in Europe. Mijas Pueblo is a pretty village with typical Andalucian white houses covered in jasmine and bougainvilla, small squares, picturesque streets and panoramic views. Situated on mountain foothills, it is surrounded by pine trees and overlooks the Mediterranean. Las Lagunas is the modern district of the municipality where there are industrial and commercial areas, health and sports centres, schools and a library. Mijas has six golf courses and another five within 10 kilometres.

Getting there:

You must take the Mediterranean Expressway (AP-7; N-340) from the Costa del Sol. If you leave Malaga going towards Cadiz once you are past Benalmadena you must take the A-368 (the signs are very clear) to Mijas. If you leave from Fuengirola in the direction of Malaga you must likewise take the Mediterranean Expressway and the A-387 to Mijas.

Sightseeing:

The Virgen de la Pena (Virgin of the Rock) hermitage
Inmaculada Concepcion church
Plaza de Toros (Bullring)
Carromato de Max museum
Casa Museo (House Museum)
Museo de las Torres Vigcias (Watch Towers Museum)

Tourist Office:

Plaza Virgen de la Pena (29650)
Telephone: 34 - 952 48 59 00 Fax: 34 - 952 486 694

Important Tel Nos:

Council 34 - 952 48 59 00
Ambulatorio 34 - 952 48 54 04
Police Local 34 - 952 46 08 08
Ambulance 34 - 908 95 10 19
Taxi 34 - 952 47 65 93
Bus 34 - 952 46 50 18
Guardia Civil 34 - 952 48 50 18