A Description Of Timeless Spain In Special Mijas Pueblo
An exceptionally swift trip due south from Malaga airport is the particular village of Mijas, along with its whitewashed terrace homes and churches nestling more than 400 meters above sea level on the side of the Sierra de Mijas Mountain range encased by pine trees and open landscapes of superb countryside. The old town Mijas Pueblo stares down on the coastal section of Mijas Costa and Las Lagunas, which together compose the Mijas municipality which has become an essential tourist getaway and expatriate home since being featured from the motion picture called Fathom.
This picture postcard Andalucian town is midway between Malaga and Marbella, perched between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. Calahonda villas are of a quality standard here, whether or not the location is set in the hillsides looking over the Mediterranean azure sea or below on the shore of Mijas Costa. Apartment lodging is located in this little heaven but a number of the apartments in this region can be found either further north in Torremolinos or in Fuengirola.
Localized artists use this traditional backdrop to create many of the best works of art and pottery for sale along the Costa del Sol. This mixture of magnificent scenery vantage points referred to as ‘miradors’, clustered buildings, terracotta roof tiles, old stone walls, attractive hedges and curly black iron rail wall fixtures everywhere is surely an artist’s fantasy. The superb weather all year round, along with the quality of the sea water, makes Mijas a superb destination for many who are searching for a location which allows them to enjoy the coastline without passing up on the attractions hidden in the hillsides of Malaga.
In spite of Mijas’ large attraction with an international mix of tourists and expats greater than sixty different nationalities, Mijas Pueblo has in some way managed to maintain its conventional Andalucía quality of life, the locals exhibiting their unabashed obsession for all those things festive and an unmistakably laid-back ‘mañana’ view on things that can be postponed for another day. A comparable ‘mañana’ attitude can be found when getting around Mijas too, either by walking or utilizing the local ‘burro taxi’ or horse and carriage. The village is only around 15 minutes’ walk east to west and was created to cater for donkeys and horses as a means to getting around with narrow streets and lots of steps everywhere which can provide you with a work out.
Mijas presents prettiest and smallest bull rings in Spain with both weekly bull fights and equestrian shows for people willing to view this type of spectacle. Churches to note include the Virgen de la Pena, San Sebastian and the church of Immaculate Conception. The Immaculate Conception goes back to mid-1500 within the lands of what was once a Moorish castle whose outer walls are adorned with blooms all year round. Visitors have the opportunity to check out Frescos of the Apostles here too dating back to the 1600′s and in the town square features a weekly display of Flamenco dancing brimming with lively action and celebration particularly for the tourists to Mijas.
One way to experience Mijas may be to stay in one of the many traditionally designed magnificent Calahonda rentals, either in Mijas Costa, Mijas Pueblo or Las Lagunas. This author has over 100 such villas in Mijas, so follow either links to view at your leisure.
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