Costa del Sol
Mijas
Whitewashed hillside and wide views across the bay.
Mijas divides into two: Mijas Pueblo, the whitewashed village on the hillside with views across the bay, and Mijas Costa, the stretch of coastline below running through La Cala. The village is genuinely picturesque and busy with day visitors; the coast is residential, with golf and long, quiet beaches.
It is more affordable than Marbella and popular with families and long-stay residents, which supports a solid base of schools, clinics and everyday services alongside the tourist trade.
The Mijas listings in this guide cover dining, wellness, family services and the businesses that serve the residential communities along the coast road.