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What to see in Mijas?
December 21 2021
Those who are considering what to see in Mijas can choose between the city and the coast or enjoy both.
In Mijas, you will find whitewashed corners, gardens, houses, tourist attraction buildings... all from the Arab era. In its old town, there are many places to visit such as the Plaza de Toros, two Mudejar-style churches, the ruins of the old Arab wall of the sanctuary of the Virgen de la Peña, who is the patron saint of the town.
There are also other places to see in Mijas of historical interest: the Caromato de Max, the flour mill, the Palace House Museum, and the Center for Contemporary Art. So if you are interested in knowing what to see in Mijas in the coastal area, from ILUNION Hotels we anticipate that you will find many long and well-kept beaches: Some of them are Cabo Rocoso, Calahonda, El Chaparral or Playa La Luna.
Apart from all the visits, one of the most special things to do in Mijas is to use the burro taxis, a fun and unique way to explore the city.
The Plaza Virgen de la Peña
This is clearly the center of the city. In the Plaza Virgen de la Peña we can find souvenir shops, a multitude of restaurants to enjoy its good gastronomy, and also the well-known donkeys of Mijas, as well as the town hall.
Burro Taxis of Mijas as a main tourist attraction
Mijas is known for being the town of burro taxis. Today, burro taxis, a true Mijas institution and one of the main tourist attractions in the area, number 60 in total, have forced the City Council to build a special car park for them.
The Fortress of Mijas
In the Middle Ages, Mijas had an important fortification, today one of the towers has been recently rebuilt, from which you can climb to see the city from above.
Near the remains of the castle, we find the entrance to the area known as La Muralla, where the first inhabitants of Mijas settled, living protected by a wall of which almost no oil paintings remain today.
The Fountain of the Seven Spouts
The Fuente de los Siete Caños is located on Calle del Agua, here we can also see a magnificent colorful square, thanks to the flowers that adorn it and a fountain that was recently restored.
These are some of the things that you can see in Mijas, as we mentioned at the beginning, there would still be many more, but we are going to let you discover them for yourselves.
The most important thing for a perfect getaway is good to rest and that you feel at home, but of course with that feeling of disconnection that is so much needed on those days off. That is why we want to invite you to spend your stay at our hotel in Mijas in order to make your experience something unique that you will undoubtedly want to repeat.
At ILUNION Hacienda de Mijas we have two outdoor swimming pools, one for the little ones and one for adults. You can rest in the solarium with a relaxation area with hammocks and parasols while the little ones enjoy the kids' club. You can also make use of the tennis courts with night lighting, taste delicious combined dishes made with the best products in our restaurant, and toast in our cocktail bar located in the pool. What are you saying? Are you coming?
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In Mijas, you will find whitewashed corners, gardens, houses, tourist attraction buildings... all from the Arab era. In its old town, there are many places to visit such as the Plaza de Toros, two Mudejar-style churches, the ruins of the old Arab wall of the sanctuary of the Virgen de la Peña, who is the patron saint of the town.
There are also other places to see in Mijas of historical interest: the Caromato de Max, the flour mill, the Palace House Museum, and the Center for Contemporary Art. So if you are interested in knowing what to see in Mijas in the coastal area, from ILUNION Hotels we anticipate that you will find many long and well-kept beaches: Some of them are Cabo Rocoso, Calahonda, El Chaparral or Playa La Luna.
Apart from all the visits, one of the most special things to do in Mijas is to use the burro taxis, a fun and unique way to explore the city.
The Plaza Virgen de la Peña
This is clearly the center of the city. In the Plaza Virgen de la Peña we can find souvenir shops, a multitude of restaurants to enjoy its good gastronomy, and also the well-known donkeys of Mijas, as well as the town hall.
Burro Taxis of Mijas as a main tourist attraction
Mijas is known for being the town of burro taxis. Today, burro taxis, a true Mijas institution and one of the main tourist attractions in the area, number 60 in total, have forced the City Council to build a special car park for them.
The Fortress of Mijas
In the Middle Ages, Mijas had an important fortification, today one of the towers has been recently rebuilt, from which you can climb to see the city from above.
Near the remains of the castle, we find the entrance to the area known as La Muralla, where the first inhabitants of Mijas settled, living protected by a wall of which almost no oil paintings remain today.
The Fountain of the Seven Spouts
The Fuente de los Siete Caños is located on Calle del Agua, here we can also see a magnificent colorful square, thanks to the flowers that adorn it and a fountain that was recently restored.
These are some of the things that you can see in Mijas, as we mentioned at the beginning, there would still be many more, but we are going to let you discover them for yourselves.
The most important thing for a perfect getaway is good to rest and that you feel at home, but of course with that feeling of disconnection that is so much needed on those days off. That is why we want to invite you to spend your stay at our hotel in Mijas in order to make your experience something unique that you will undoubtedly want to repeat.
At ILUNION Hacienda de Mijas we have two outdoor swimming pools, one for the little ones and one for adults. You can rest in the solarium with a relaxation area with hammocks and parasols while the little ones enjoy the kids' club. You can also make use of the tennis courts with night lighting, taste delicious combined dishes made with the best products in our restaurant, and toast in our cocktail bar located in the pool. What are you saying? Are you coming?