Mijas, a typical white village of Andalusia is a must visit for many tourists staying on the Costa del Sol. Perched high in the Sierra de Mijas mountain range, at about 450 meters above the Mediterranean, the village is a popular daytrip for visitors staying in Fuengirola, Torremolinos or Benalmadena. The historical center of Mijas with its narrow cobbled streets, flower pots and typical Andalusian architecture is one of the favorite things to do on the Costa del Sol for many travelers spending their holidays in southern Spain.
But if you would like to look beyond the many bars, restaurants and souvenir shops in the center of the village don't forget to read our article about things to do in Mijas. It offers insider information about the hidden secrets of Mijas and the nicest places in the village hardly visited by tourists.
In the year 1969 Mijas Pueblo was declared of historic and artistic interest. This declaration was not so much for its art or history, but because the essence of its typical atmosphere and appearance with traces that still remember the Muslim past of the village.
Despite of being a small white mountain village there are many interesting things to see in Mijas like the bullring, the shrine of the virgen de la Peña or the ‘Carromato de Max’ miniature museum amongst others. However these are not the only monuments in Mijas you can visit when you come to the village. At Tuk Tuk Spain we also recommend to visit the remains of the old castle and the ancient city walls, the parish church or the Santa Ana neighbourhood in the other part of town. You can find more information about what to see in Mijas in this article on our website.
What our customers say
“Very good alternative to the streetcar and other traditional means of transport”
Matt Morgan | Edinburgh, Scotland“We had a great time with Tuk Tuk Spain”
Hans y Petra | Paderborn, Germany“Better than queuing in the sun to get on a bus full of people”
Anne Freemont | Manchester, England