Mijas blog
Stories, routes, plans and news from Mijas Pueblo, Las Lagunas, La Cala and the coastal urbanisations.
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Mijas Pueblo: what to see in the Costa del Sol’s white village
Hermitages, viewpoints, museums and whitewashed streets: a route through the must-see sights of Mijas Pueblo, with the mountains behind and the Mediterranean below.
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Las Lagunas: everyday Mijas
Neighbourhood shops, theatre, culture and parks: discover Las Lagunas, the most populous part of Mijas, just a stone’s throw from Fuengirola.
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La Cala de Mijas: beach, watchtower and Senda Litoral
Mijas by the sea: an old fishing village with its defensive tower, sandy beaches and a seaside path.
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Calahonda: beaches, a watchtower and an international feel
One of the largest residential developments on the Costa del Sol, with sandy beaches, a watchtower and communities from around the world.
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Riviera del Sol: tranquillity between the sea and golf
A residential development with Mediterranean views, quiet beaches and golf courses in the hills.
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El Faro: coves, rocks and the Faro de Calaburras lighthouse
The eastern end of the Mijas coast: a lighthouse, a watchtower and small beaches nestled among the rocks.
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Campo Mijas: living between the coast and the village
Residential developments with gardens, green spaces and local services, just minutes from the beach, golf courses and Mijas Pueblo.
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Chaparral: quiet beaches between La Cala and El Faro
Sand, rocks with cormorants and the Senda Litoral coastal path: discover the coast of Chaparral, one of the quietest corners of Mijas.
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Cerros del Águila: hillside views and Roman traces
A residential neighbourhood above the coast, between Las Lagunas and La Cala, with Roman remains and golf courses nearby.
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Entrerríos: La Cala’s green hinterland
Hills, streams and golf: Entrerríos is the quieter side of La Cala de Mijas, between the mountains and the sea.
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Doña Pilar: halfway between the village and the coast
A quiet residential area beside the road from Mijas to Fuengirola, with sea views and the historic centre close by.
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Torreblanca del Sol: bay views from the mountainside
A residential area on the slopes of the Sierra de Mijas, bordering Fuengirola, with views of the sea.
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Peñablanquilla: on the hillside below Mijas Pueblo
Country houses among the greenery, coastal views and the historic centre of Mijas just minutes away.
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Alquería: countryside and mountains near Mijas Pueblo
A small rural hamlet in the foothills, with the village and its walking trails just a short distance away.
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Valtocado: rural Mijas at the foot of the mountains
Country houses, crops and hillsides: Valtocado is the quieter side of Mijas and a good starting point for exploring the mountains.
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Media Legua: between Mijas Pueblo and Las Lagunas
A small community beside the road from Mijas to Fuengirola, with the mountains as a backdrop and the coast just minutes away.
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Las Lomas de Mijas: living below the white village
Hillside homes, Mediterranean views and Mijas’s historic centre a stroll away: this is Las Lomas de Mijas.