15 REASONS TO VISIT MIJAS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL

INTRODUCTION
Villages of Mijas is located in valleys of the Sierra de Mijas mountain range that is fenced by long forest.
The village settles in the foot hill at 428 meters above sea level. Mijas is known for its “white villages” with
hypnotizing breathtaking views. In past Mijas was recognized as ‘Tamisa’ or ‘Jamisa’ – a place where
tradeoff and business-related activities use to take place as the roads were linking Malaga and Cadiz.

1. LEGEND: ‘Virgen de la Peña’ the defender of the village. In 1520, his hermitage was created in a hidden
place, built by monks with an image of the ‘Virgen de la Peña’. It was stated by the legend, that she was
spotted on she seen in 1586. Later after 500 years her image was found which was concealed in the nook.
Afterwards, the work related the sanctuary cave started which is decorated with flowers and pictures as
presents.

2. CALENDAR: If one wants to experience the true essence of Spain, then you need to visit festivals of
Spain. Everyone in the village strive to put an awesome show, as they are aware that a lot of admirers are
coming from far to enjoy. More than 3,000 festivals are celebrated in a year which includes religious
marches, fairs, and carnivals.

3. EASTER – HOLY WEEK: Easter marches in Mijas are always worth being part of, the people parade
on the narrow cobbled streets with a statues of Christ on the cross and his mother Mary in grief. Individuals
are wearing outfits and a lot of time is consumed in decorations. Please be aware that it is one of those
festival where no one is allowed to do firework, or drink/ celebrate as this is a severe sorrow week.

4. WINE FESTIVAL: 1st ever wine festival was conducted in 2014 in the plaza Plaza Virgen de la Pena in
Mijas. After that it became of the fiesta in Mijas.

5. FLAMENCO IN MIJAS: Usually on Wednesdays in Plaza Virgen de la Pena in Mijas village, travelers
and citizens can relish a free flamenco show presented by 'Artes Cordobes'.

6. LA NOCHE DE SAN JUAN: A celebration that is conducted in the beginning of summers for the
longest night, named as ‘The night of San Juan’ that usually cascades on the 23rd or 24th of June, though
at times this celebration goes on for few days too. In this celebration everyone can see outstanding firework
even from miles around.

7. SUMMER MONTHS: the hot summer months are very pleasant to enjoy as the village is on the higher
level of mountain and visitors really enjoy the pleasant nights of July & August, where one can have fun
being part of festivals like flamenco, Caribbean music, Ruta de Tapa, visit craft market in the Plaza Virgen
de la Pena or relish musical performances.

8. THE YEARLY MIJAS FAIR: Another week of celebration held in September, where a celebration is
done in honor of Patron Saint of Mijas - The Virgin of the Rock. The main agenda still lies on having fun,
the area around main square is decorated and set up with stalls and bars where drinks and plenty of food is
provided. Everyone is dressed up in more traditional dresses.

9. FAIRS OF SUMMER: In Andalucía every village has its own charm and its own fair, but they all seem
to focus on food, drinks music stalls rides and chance to win fluffy toys on hitting balloon with darts. The
reason for all this is that people of Spanish love to celebrate and week of feria is no exemption.

10. GUIDED WALKS: Mijas Foreigner's Department systematizes free guided walks in the attractive
rustic areas of the metropolis. The walks depart Mijas town hall at 10am and it goes on for 2 to 4 hours.
Guides has designed their own routes for family travelers with a dog leading the journey. This usually
happens on Saturdays between Septembers to May.

11. THE BULLRING MIJAS CHARM: It is a place where bullfights and horses are displayed for the
sake of entertainment. It was commenced in 1900 and its shape is oval.

12. THE MIJAS AUDITORIUM AND MUSEUMS: During summers travelers were be able to find
concerts happening on every Saturday evening in auditorium. Museum of Mijas displays the beautiful
historical knowledge of Mijas and past bygone years. An exclusive miniature museum, which was formed
or created in 1972 by a well-known hypnotist and was positioned in a caravan - it exhibits objects from 50
different states. Another museum was formed related bullfighting located at bull ring – which is devoted to
the history of bullfighting.

13. TUK TUK MIJAS: A tour was designed keeping in mind the concept of Eco-Friendly – during this
tour Spain offers clean, silent, green – eco-friendly tours where travelers taken to places that significant
highlights and main fascinating places in the town of Mijas. Each Tuk Tuk Limo can take up to 6 travelers
that includes driver. The drivers share the knowledge with traveler that would make the trip memorable and
exclusive experience.

14. MAYAN MONKEY:

Mayan Monkey is claimed to be the world’s smallest chocolate factory! Where one can learn how to make
chocolate that they always dreamed about. The most remarkable aspect is that its hands on – meaning each
participant will get to make three chocolate bars on their own, which includes all the parts from designing
to molding to demolding as well tasting their own designed chocolate. Seven days a week Mayan Monkey
is running the workshop (usually the spaces are limited as classes is not only popular for kids but adults as
well – so every traveler is recommended to get advance booking). This experience is a lifetime experience
as one is explain about the history and origins of chocolate as well as the art behind the softening of
chocolates.

15. SHOPPING: Hand-made ceramics are as traditional to Spain as Haggis is to Scotland, but for the
genuine article you will have to travel to the village of Mijas - and the best place in Mijas for traditional
ceramics is Artesania de Espana in Calle Malaga, Mijas Pueblo. The owner Louis Dominguez Calderon
invites traditional craftsmen from all over Spain to create what they want with no pressure - each piece is
unique & the quality exceptional.