Bull Fights Next To An Azure Mediterranean
A relatively short journey due south from Malaga airport is the actual village of Mijas, along with its whitewashed terrace homes and churches nestling more than 400 meters above sea level against the Sierra de Mijas Mountain range encased by pine trees and open vistas of delightful countryside. This old town Mijas Pueblo stares down on the coastal area of Mijas Costa and Las Lagunas, which between them constitute the Mijas municipality which has become an essential tourist vacation destination and expatriate home since being featured in the movie flick called Fathom.
This gorgeous location is midway between Malaga and Marbella, sitting between Benalmadena and Fuengirola. Mijas villas are of a lavish level here, whether or not the location is set in the hills looking over the med azure sea or somewhere down on the banks of Mijas Costa. Apartment accommodation is available in this little bit of paradise but the majority of the apartments in this region are located either further north in Torremolinos or in Fuengirola.
Local artists utilize this traditional backdrop to produce much of the finest artwork and pottery available to buy across the Costa del Sol. This mixture of magnificent scenery vantage points referred to as ‘miradors’, clustered properties, terracotta roof tiles, old stone walls, decorative hedges and curly black iron rail wall fixtures everywhere is undoubtedly an artist’s vision. The excellent weather condition over summer and winter, along with the quality of the sea water, makes Mijas the ideal destination for those who are looking for a location which lets them experience the coastline without missing out on the attractions tucked quietly away in the hillsides of Malaga.
Irrespective of Mijas’ huge popularity with an international mix of tourists and expats of greater than sixty different nationalities, Mijas Pueblo has in some way was able to keep hold of its conventional Andalucía approach to life, the residents showcasing their unabashed passion for all things joyful and an unmistakably laid back ‘mañana’ perspective on nearly anything which could be postponed for another day. A comparable ‘mañana’ attitude exists when touring around Mijas too, either by walking or using the local ‘burro taxi’ or horse and carriage. The village is barely around fifteen minutes’ walk east to west and was created to cater for donkeys and horses as a means to getting around with narrow streets and plenty of steps everywhere which can provide you with a work out.
Mijas presents said to be the prettiest and littlest bull rings in Spain with both weekly bull fights and equestrian shows for those predisposed 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 dates back to mid-1500 within the lands of what was once a Moorish castle that’s outer walls are ornamented with blossoms all through the year. 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 abundant with radiant action and festivity specifically for the visitors to Mijas.
The best way to experience Mijas is usually to reside in one of the many traditionally designed luxury 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 and bag a deal.
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