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Mijas
Mijas
Mijas holidays
Brimming with character, the traditional mountainside village of Mijas is the go-to place if you’re eagerly seeking an authentic drop of Spain. The hillsides are all painted white and terracotta, contrasting to the brilliant blue of the sea below. It’s a village worth exploring tirelessly.
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£352pp
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- London Stansted, Mon 22 Nov 2021
- 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
- 2 Adults, 0 Children
Hotel TRH Mijas
Mijas, Costa del Sol
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- Relaxing location
- Traditional style
- Beautiful views
Mountainside magnificence
Mijas has managed to retain its original charm, boasting narrow cobbled streets and a traditional atmosphere. From well-kept tapas bars and locally-owned cafés to quaint craft shops selling unique, handcrafted pottery, Mijas wraps up all the typical flavours of southernmost Spain in one spellbinding spot.
Viva la fiesta!
September brings the annual Mijas Fair, held in honour of the town’s patron saint, making the main square a hive of activity. Stalls offering an array of traditional fare are all over, while local women turn out in their finest flamenco dresses to dance the Sevilliana – a real spectacle!
Get sporty
You’re set to enter a golf enthusiast’s paradise, with eight immaculate greens on tap. For something a little more fast-paced, Mijas’ former racecourse is just 13km from the town, where you can try go-karting. As for water-based activities, La Cala beach merges swimming with wild water sports.
Chapel of Virgen de la Pena
Mijas, Costa del Sol
Carved out of a rock high up on a well-known viewpoint, this unusual chapel is famous for housing an image of Virgen de la Pena, the patroness of Mijas. According to local legend, the image was hidden in the...
Donkey taxis
Mijas, Costa del Sol
In the 1960s, Mijas workers returning home on their donkeys were stopped by tourists wanting to ride them or take pictures. More often than not, the tips were more than the worker’s salary and was the start of...
Mijas Bullring
Mijas, Costa del Sol
The Mijas Bullring was the show ring where all the town’s bull fights were held, dating back to the year 1900. Today there are no events held at the whitewashed oval venue, but it’s still a focal point for...
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