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Not to be confused with Mijas Costa on the coast which has much more of a golf holiday mecca Costa del Sol resort feel, inland Mijas Village or Pueblo is either delightful day trip or rural Andalucia base, yet still close to the Costa's many resort attractions. Being so close to the coast, a huge number of foreign residents live in Mijas village, and Mijas is a popular day trip so expect the crowds especially in peak summer season. Within Mijas take one of the donkey taxis around the village to get your bearings. Other attractions include the small Plaza de Toros bullring and the pretty Casa Museo de Mijas which digs deep into the history of Mijas.
Both Mijas and nearby Alhaurin El Grande to the north serve as excellent bases for Andalucia golf and outdoor activities, including horse riding and mountain biking. Mijas village sits on the southern edge of the Sierra de Mijas, whilst Alhaurin sits at the northern foot. Many of the Mijas golf courses, and the Alhaurin Golf Resort are framed by the Sierra Mijas, making them some of the most spectacularly located golf courses in Spain.
Mijas village, just 8km inland from bustling Costa del Sol resort Fuengirola, has Moorish roots. Its height (430m above sea level) and location, flanked by the Sierra de Mijas mountains means that it has largely retained its pueblo feel, with narrow flower lined streets, stunning views and yes whitewashed houses.
Alongside this a thriving arts and crafts tourist shop boom has developed, all tasteful and all pleasant to wander around.
Mijas village also became a popular mecca for foreign writers and artists in the 1950s/60s, some of whom settled here. A number of sights and museums in Mijas will keep you busy. These include the Virgen de la Pena hermitage, Inmaculada Concepcion Church, the small Plaza de Toros bullring, Casa Museo for the history of Mijas and the Museo de las Torres Vigcias (Watch Towers Museum).
Mijas Tourist Information Office, Plaza Virgen de la Pena 29650, Mijas, Malaga Spain. Tel. (00 34) 952 48 59 00.
Alhaurin gets less of the crowds than Mijas. Popular as a rural Andalucian golf base (see golf listings below), Alhaurin makes a for a pretty picture indeed, situated in the Guadalhorse valley, with easy access down to the coast.
A low key tourist base, Alhaurin's economy isn't based on tourism alone. You'll notice the abundance of citrus plantations especially lemons and oranges, and olive groves, orchards and wheat fields in the Alhaurin area.
Historic ruins, both Roman and Arabic, are within the Alhaurin area - the Fuente del Sol Roman ruins and the Fahala Arab fortress. See also the nearby Ubrique watch tower and the La Paca Mill.
Alhaurin el Grande Tourist Information Office. Town Hall, Plaza del Convento 29120, Alhaurin. Tel. 952 491 275.
Alhaurin el Grande Golf, Ctra MA 426 Fuengirola-Coin, km 15.1 29120 Alhaurin El Grande, Malaga. Tel. 952 59 59 70. Challenging fairways and spectacular views of the Sierra Mijas are here at Alahurin Golf in Alhaurin. This golf course is one of the newest on the Costa Del Sol. (weblink right for details).
Lauro Golf, Ctra A-366, km 77, 29130 Alhaurin de la Torre, Malaga. Tel. 952 41 27 67. (weblink right for details).
Mijas Costa has a number of Costa Del Sol golf courses in its surrounds on the coast (see Visit Costa Del Sol, Golf Guide linked right for details). Inland near Mijas village there's more golf, again with sublime views of the Sierra Mijas. See Santana Golf, La Cala de Mijas, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel. 902 51 77 00. (weblink right).
La Cala de Mijas Golf, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel. 00 34 952 66 90 33. (weblink right). Mijas Los Olivos and Los Lagos Golf Courses, Camino Viejo de Coin km 3.5, 29649 Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel. 952 47 68 43. (see the Mijas Golf weblink right for details). Mijas Miraflores Golf, Ctra de Cadiz km, 198, Riviera del Sol 29647 Mijas Costa, Malaga. Tel. 952 93 19 60.
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