The municipal district Mijas is divided into three different areas. The village Mijas Pueblo, which is a traditional mountain village a few kilometres inland. Mijas Costa, a 12 kilometre stretch of coastline where the more modern and international towns of Cala de Mijas and Las Lagunas are located.
In this guide we go through different areas in Mijas, beaches, attractions, weather, etc. We also write a few lines about the situation in the housing market. Write to info@spanskafastigheter.se if you have any thoughts about buying a home in the area.
Guide Mijas
Mijas Pueblo
At 428 meters above sea level, the little jewel Mijas Pueblo is nestled in a mountain on the Spanish costa del sol . In this small Andalusian white village, you walk through narrow and cramped cobblestone streets and you can see why it has been so popular to settle here over the years. The village is home to many artists and writers who have settled here for the pleasant climate and the tranquility that prevails here.
The village has 7,500 inhabitants, mostly Spanish, English and other nationalities. Since there are many nationalities, there is a tourist center here where you can turn to if you cannot speak Spanish.
Despite the large influx of tourists, Mijas Pueblo has managed to retain its traditional Andalusian charm and lifestyle. The locals here have a great passion for partying and a relaxed 'mañana' attitude to life.
There are a range of things to see and do in Mijas Pueblo
The most popular tourist attraction is the oval bullring. Built in 1900, it is one of the smallest bullrings in Spain. Today it is used for horse viewing and bullfighting. Ticket prices vary depending on whether you sit on the shady or sunny side, with the shady side being the most expensive.
Other popular attractions include flamenco, Casa Museo, Virgen de la Peña (patron saintMijas ), Shrine of Calvario (chapel), La Muralla (church), Parque Acuatico Mijas (water park) to name a few.
The easiest way to get here is to hop on the bus from Fuengirola.
The bus ride takes about 20 minutes and costs €1.50.
Mijas Costa and La Cala de Mijas
The 12-kilometer stretch of coastline Mijas Costa is the part of Mijas that is more modern than traditional. There are many holiday homes here, ranging from small apartments to huge villas. There are two large residential areas (where many Swedes also own homes), Calahonda Site and Riviera del Sol. Here bars and restaurants are crowded with golf courses, sports facilities and supermarkets.
Mijas Costa has many different sandy beaches to choose from and the beach life here offers a range of water sports activities such as windsurfing, wakeboarding, water skiing etc.
The longest beach, Calahonda, is 4,500 meters long and 25 meters wide. It is a very popular beach located right next to the town Calahonda. The range of restaurants and bars is numerous.
If you are looking for a beach with less hustle and bustle, the pebble beach El Cabo Rocoso is a good alternative. There is only a small kiosk and a water sports equipment rental place here.
Some other beaches to mention are Playa la Cala de Mijas, Playa del Chaparal (nudist beach), El Faro and El Charcon.
In the middle of Mijas Costa is located La Cala de MijasOnce an old fishing village, despite its popularity, the Andalusian charm still lives on. La Cala de Mijas is a popular holiday destination for Brits, which has seen its population increase significantly in recent years.
There are plenty of restaurants, bars, schools, post offices, libraries, shops and cultural centers here. Every Wednesday and Saturday you can visit the city's popular street market, El Barratillo, where you can find everything from clothes and ceramics to flowers and vegetables.
Every year on July 25th, a big festival is held in La Cala. The whole village is transformed into a big party where you can drink good traditional wine, eat fabulous tapas, dance and listen to local music.
During the hot summer months of July and August, Saturday evenings in La Cala are transformed into something magical. The promenade becomes a stage for classical music and flamenco, where passersby become spectators. In the background you can see the old watchtower of Torre Vieja and the moon beautifully reflected in the sea. The celebration of Noches de Luna y Playa has begun.
The Lagoons
Las Lagunas is home to about half of Mijas population. The town is lively, modern and commercial. The town center was built in less than 30 years and has a wide range of shops, restaurants, bars and a very popular theatre. The town is a hub for easy access to Mijas Pueblo, Mijas Costa, Fuengirola and Malagaairport.
Mijas weather
Mijas like the other resorts on the western Costa del Sol has approximately 325 days of sunshine a year.
- Spring is relatively warm and the average temperature in March is 14 degrees, and the average temperature in May is higher than the Swedish high summer, when it is 19 degrees. There are some scattered showers of rain during spring, but the rain is rarely persistent or heavy.
- Summer is hot, but it rarely gets unbearable because of the sea. 22 degrees in June, 26 in July and 30 or hotter in August (many Spaniards then take their holidays in cooler latitudes). On average there are more than 11 hours of sunshine per day during the summer. It also gets, as usual, a bit cooler at night.
- Autumn is the golfers' favourite season in the area as summer temperatures last a long time. 23 degrees in September, 19 in October and 15 in November (daytime temperatures are comparable to Sweden in June/July, but the evenings can get quite chilly).
- Winter is nowhere near as cold as in northern latitudes. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 12 degrees, and December and February are around 13 degrees.
Mijas housing market – houses and apartments for sale
There are currently 2 exciting new projects with houses and apartments being built in Mijasarea:
Eco-friendly townhouses and houses in La Cala de Mijas.
Newly built houses and apartments in La Cala.
There are also still a lot of empty homes in the area since the crisis, houses and apartments in different price ranges. As there is a lot of plot of land in the wake of the crisis, prices are generally lower than on the rest Costa Del Sol . However, these bank repossession are located near highways etc. and are not generally recommended (there are exceptions, but most of the best has already been sold).
Regardless of what type of property you are interested in in Mijas, write to info@spanskafastigheter.se and we will get back to you with more information.
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