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Mijas: Jewel of Andalusia

Mijas: Jewel of Andalusia

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Mijas Pueblo

High above the Costa del Sol of Andalusia, Mijas Pueblo lies nestled into the side of the mountains.  The white washed village gleams in the sunlight.

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When we decided to take the Disney TransAtlantic Cruise, we began to research the Andalusia region of Spain.  Beautiful photos of the famous white hill towns mesmerized us. 

0870ac8e.jpg Mijas, with winding streets and abundant flowers, was one of the prettiest.  Our cruise would stop in Malaga, less than 20 miles/30 km away.  We knew where we would be heading while in port.

08eb927e.jpg Mijas has a long history dating to back to the Phoenicians.  Romans, Visigoths, Moors, and finally the Spanish all conquered this little town.  The legacy of the Moors is appreciated in the white paint and winding streets.

90989bbe.jpg Honestly, history has very little to do with the charm, or why people visit this town.  Since the 1950s, Mijas has been a center for tourism.

9289df88.jpg(The Costa del Sol from Mijas)

Travelers are drawn by stunning setting, quaint shops, amazing views, and cooler temperatures.  At an altitude of almost 1500 feet/450m, the elevation and sea breezes keep Mijas comfortable.

Exploring Mijas

8ab685bb.jpg Our tour guide, Angel, led us on a wonderful tour of the town.  He pointed out important landmarks like the church, town square, fake bullring, and chapel.  We then had a couple of hours to wander on our own.

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Exploring the pueblo was a joy.  The streets twist and wind, making it easy to get lost.  Our guide instructed that if we started to pass only homes, just turn around back to the shops.  We would never stray too far this way.


d803e96e.jpg("I'm a real boy!"  Pinocchio in a shop window.)

The photos did not lie.  Picturesque alleys, plazas, and vistas awaited around each turn.  We arrived early, before the crowds.


5b2b32f0.jpg(Inside a small tapas restaurant)

Shopkeepers were just opening their doors, displaying their wares outside.  We browsed almost empty streets for most of our stay.

ed3eb6e0.jpg The joy of Mijas comes from taking things slow.  Baby blue, flower pots hang on the buildings. 

5690a1b1.jpg The blue pots and red flowers bring life to the white washed canvas.  A cat lazily awaits a treat between her naps.

35a72107.jpg Later in the morning, busses filled with tourists began to arrive.  The streets became much more crowded.

d294267d.jpg(Town Hall)

While in Mijas, we sampled tapas and browsed a few shops.  We found wonderful souvenirs at shop selling only Spanish made merchandise.


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As cruise passengers, it is nice to contribute to the local economies.

b21214eb.jpg(Burros wait for tourists)

Burros pulled carts through the town and up to the old monastery above the town.  The cute animals waited in stalls and slowly drew the carts along. 

0485537b.jpg Our guide told us that they were donated, because the owners could no longer afford to keep them.  We chose not to ride.  We felt sorry for the poor animals and wished that they could roam free.

Tips

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  • If touring Andalusia or if docking in Malaga, a half day in Mijas or a full day if you golf, makes a memorable excursion.
  • Arrive early.  Most shops and restaurants open around 10 a.m.  Busses drop off more and more passengers as the day progresses.
  • Explore on your own.  Pick up a map at the tourist information center as  reference.  Have fun just wandering, though.  The pueblo is small.  You cannot get too lost.
  • Try some tapas and browse the shops.
  • Do not forget your camera!

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Mijas, on the Costa del Sol of Andalusia, is one of the most beautiful places we have visited.  Do not pass the opportunity to visit Mijas:  Jewel of Andalusia.


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Comments

Brook Massey

4 years ago #6

#7
Yo tambien Mostafa Bekkaoui !

Brook Massey

4 years ago #5

#5
Gracias por el video Ignacio Orna (Nacho). Me gusta la cancion y las imagenes son muy bonitas.

(Nacho) Ignacio Orna

4 years ago #4

Es el Sur https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBiiGUx2eEc

Brook Massey

4 years ago #3

I am glad you liked it Clau Valerio#1

Brook Massey

4 years ago #2

#2
Me encanta Andalucia y Mijas. Andalucia es muy bonita!

(Nacho) Ignacio Orna

4 years ago #1

#1
Very, very Beautifull is Andalucía de noche y de día.

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