Mijas Mijas Property - Villas Apartments Hotels Tourist Adverts Information Mijas. The Mediterranean town of Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol is a great place to go for a holiday. Fuengirola offers stunning beaches, golf courses, dining options and leisure facilities, alongside a multitude of hotels and accommodation options. Mijas is a typical Spanish village perched high above Fuengirola and Mijas Costa in the province of Andalucia. Often seen as one of the finest examples of the so called white villages Mijas has managed to retain much of its tradition and old world charm. Made up of narrow winding streets and white washed houses arranged in tiers the village is split into several levels. The town council here has been shrewd in exploiting Mijas as a tourist attraction without altering or extending it too much. As a result it has become a favourite day trip for those staying and living in nearby coastal resorts. Great effort has been made to preserve not only the main attractions but also the residential buildings (in the older parts of Mijas it is law that residents white wash the front of their houses and carry out general repairs before the summer season). The village of Mijas (Mijas Pueblo) dates back to ancient times and there is much here to prove it. There are two Mudejar churches from the time of Arab rule, and the sanctuary of the patron saint of Mijas (the Sanctuario de la Virgen de la Pena). Other historic sights include the Shrine of the Calvario (perched high above the town and boasting unparalleled views), Mijas' bullring (dating to 1900 and of oval design), the Iglesia de Santa Ana (an 18th century hermitage), and the Iglesia de San Sebastian (another church dating to the 17th century). More modern sights include the folk museum, the miniature museum and Mijas' impressive town hall. All over the village there are view points and resting places such as the beautiful Muralla gardens. Also worth noting is the Plaza de la Paz square, distinguishable by the statue of a hand with a dove in its centre. The square is lined with cafes and bars and is an ideal place to soak up the atmosphere. The Plaza de la Constitucion marks the heart of the village featuring a beautiful fountain carved by Galliano where the birds come to drink. Finally the Plaza de la Virgen de la Pena is another good place to rest your feet (it features a bandstand). It is worth mentioning that there is a thriving arts and crafts movement in Mijas, in particular for linen and wicker items. The locally made bread and honey are also worth a try. As with most old Spanish towns Mijas has an extended municipality which in this case includes a 12 kilometre coastal stretch. Known as Mijas Costa this area has seen considerable population increase, mainly directed at two residential zones, La Cala and Las Lagunas. Mijas Costa is also the area most visited by tourists, and there are a wide collection of hotels to be found, in addition to a multitude of rental apartments and villas. There are an abundance of entertainment options here including cafes, bars, restaurants and plenty of shops. The seafront is very inviting here with La Cala boasting some of the best beaches around. Nearby attractions such as the Costa del Sol Hippodrome horse racing track or Parque Acuatico Mijas water park are easily accessible as are its coastal neighbours Fuengirola, Cabo Pino and Marbella. In Mijas Costa the visitor can play golf, tennis, indulge in all manner of water sports, or simply relax and soak up the sun. Accommodation in Mijas Alternatively why not try the Fuengirola Hotels link to the top left of this page, or check out our Mijas Property page, with links to many private or agency apartments and villas to rent. See also; Mijas Property - Villas Apartments Hotels Tourist Adverts Information Mijas. Browse Fuengirola tourist information, hotels, flights, holidays, car rental, beaches, golf and weather. Book Fuengirola hotels, apartments and holidays or advertise FREE on property sales or rental pages and business directory. | 
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