Costa del Sol/Mijas

At first sight Mijas is the Andalucian village loverīs dream ? with it's ancient white-washed houses clinging to the hillside surrounded by some of the best coastal views in Spain. 

In fact its beauty- and easy access from the coast- has made it a 'mini resort' in its own right with some 90% of the population now of foreign origin.

Since the sixties many artists and other crafts people have made their home here and the town now boasts a wide range of bars, cafe's and restaurants for the visitors coming here on a day trip basis- as well as those staying in villas nearby.

There is a thriving arts and crafts movement in Mijas, particularly linen and wicker items and the locally made bread and honey is definitely worth trying. Still on a culinary note, the traditional local fare includes gazpacho (an egg soup) and for those with a sweeter tooth, there are the typical cakes made with almonds, called bunuelos and homazos.

One of the most interesting buildings in Mijas is the hermitage of El Puerto which can be spied, just about everywhere in the village, appropriately enough, halfway up a mountain! 

Keep looking and you may just catch a glimpse of a hang glider wafting over the peak. Also worth a look is the Museum of Small Things and the historical Bullring complete with itīs own museum.

Mijas is also well positioned for some of the area's championship golf courses-including Los Lagos and Los Olivos- and the panoramic views really are superb!

 

Plus there is the new Hippodrome, horse racing stadium where tourists and locals can enjoy a multitude of activities.

 

For those seeking life in a more traditional village Mijas can offer everything you might be looking for, plus a thriving all year round tourist and local trade means any new business could do very well here.

 Fancy buying a bar in Mijas? Take a look at our selection of bars, businesses and homes for sale on the Costa del Sol....