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Things to do in Mijas

Things to do in Mijas

Discover Mijas, this town effortlessly captures the essence of traditional Spanish charm while embracing a vibrant cosmopolitan atmosphere.


Perched above the Costa del Sol, Mijas Pueblo is the white village people picture when they imagine Andalusia — whitewashed walls, geraniums spilling from balconies and a view that runs to the sea and, on a clear day, to the coast of Africa.

Wander the white streets

Mijas is made for walking. Its narrow, car-free lanes climb and turn without much logic, which is the point: every corner opens onto a small plaza, a chapel cut into the rock, or a balcony framed in blue pots.

The Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña

Hollowed out of the rock by a monk in the 17th century, this tiny sanctuary is the spiritual heart of the village and one of its most photographed spots.

Views from the Muralla gardens

The old walls are now gardens that hang over the valley. Come late in the afternoon, when the light turns gold and the coast below softens into haze.

Mijas is twenty-five minutes from Marbella and pairs beautifully with a long lunch. See how we build a day around it in our private experiences.

Javier González

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Javier González

Director & lead guide · English · Spanish · French

Officially licensed guide

Founder of Tour Marbella Experiences and its lead guide. Javier has spent over a decade turning Andalusia into a stage — and is happiest at a long bodega lunch that runs well past its scheduled end.

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