Mijas Costa – Retaining an Old Spanish Charm
Mijas Costa belongs to the municipality of Mijas in the Malaga province of Andalucía. Mijas Costa lie in the heart of Costa del Sol. Mijas Costa is present in the southern region of Spain and has once been a major cultural hub.
The place has Mediterranean type of climate with dry and hot summers, and cool and wet winters. It’s easy to reach Mijas costa from Malaga international Airport. From whichever country you are flying, you can take a direct flight to Madrid and reach Malaga by Talgo train. The train is extremely fast and will take you through some magnificent scenery.
The main residential and commercial area of Malaga happens to be Mijas Costa and it is known for an old world charm, white villages and pueblos blancos.
You’ll be able to ride a donkey taxi and have a traditional view of this beautiful city. The donkey taxi will take you through small and narrow cobbled stone streets and also have a fantastic view of old whitewashed houses that have red tiled roofs. These houses line each other and create a beautiful example of old Spanish living. Mijas Costa has a 12 km. coastline and includes beaches like La Cala, Calahonda and El Chaparral.
The La Cala beach happens to be among the best beaches of southern Spain and is a well-known tourist destination. You can indulge in water and jet skiing and also parasail along the beautiful white sandy beaches. A number of restaurants line the beach and offer local beverages like tinto de verano and fresh seafood.
Although, La Cala is situated in a major commercial area but it maintains an old world fishing village charm that will surely attract you. If you visit La Cala on Saturday or Wednesday, you’ll be able to enjoy the street markets of vegetables, flowers, fresh fruits and local artwork and craftwork. During summers on Saturday, you can stick around on the beach for late and enjoyed Flamenco Festival.
You must visit the village of Mijas that sits high on the mountains and offers a magnificent view of beaches and villages below. If you have kids along, you can visit Mijas Water Park and have fun in rides and waterslides. There are plenty of places to indulge in shopping in Mijas Costa.
It finds some amazing fashion boutiques near Alameda. You can also check out lawn bowling in one of the Lawn Bowls clubs of Malaga. You can also enjoy the Malaga tour bus as it is and inexpensive day off sightseeing in the whole area.
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