Spain (mainland) - Mijas holidays

introduction to Mijas

Nestling in pine forested hills on the Costa del Sol, Mijas is a typically Spanish village. With its maze of steep little streets and gleaming sugar-cube villas and buildings it's made for a holiday spent dipping into shops and restaurants. Virtually every street is crammed with craft shops and tiny galleries, and there's a delightful central plaza lined with cafes and welcoming bars where you can sit out and soak up the summer sunshine. You can even explore the village on a donkey - courtesy of what's known as the 'Mijas Burro' service - but beware, it's a bumpy experience. The evenings here are beautiful and quiet, and the shops handily stay open til sunset. There's another bonus for anyone staying here: the spectacular views the village commands down the hills to the coastline and nearby Fuengirola..

Journey Times: Airports, Malaga - 1 hour 15 minutes approx.