The Towns of Mijas
There aren’t many people that are aware of this fact, but Mijas actually consists of three towns, not just one. The first one is called Mijas Pueblo and is located up the mountain side. The second called Las Lagunas is a more modern part than the first and focuses on commercial activities.
The third one is Mijas Consta, located just 12 kilometers down the coast. These three parts are actually governed by the mayor of Mijas.
Even in the spring and wintertime horseracing services are organized weekly in the Hipodromo of the Costal del Sol. They are organized mainly for Sunday mornings and Saturday evenings. Not interested in watching the horses or have grown tired of it? No worry, you can also find plenty of quality restaurants and bars. Or why not, take a few horse riding lessons?
Mijas Costa:
We can find in Mijas Costa the following components: El Chaparral, Calahonda, Sitio de Calahonda and Riviera del Sol. Just a little way down from the old town of Mijas Pueblo we find Mijas Costa, a much more modern section. The town features lots of fun activities for its tourists. You can choose to rent a whole vacation property on the beach, such as the villas, or stay at a hotel near the beach.
Whatever you choose, you will have access to the beach and all the services available there. You can go surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing, boating, or why not, just swim and practice other water sports.
The Riviera del Sol and Sitio de Calahonda are two amazing, large villages that feature supermarkets, bars, golf courses, hotels, restaurants and lots of places to go shopping. It will be very easy for you to get around in this part if you are an English speaker; this section of Mijos is accustomed to a lot of tourist attention.
Mijas Pueblo:
The town of Mijas Pueblo features wonderful tourist attractions. Amazing gardens, fortress walls, nice streets and building architecture, they can all be found here. A large number of writers and artists from around the world have chosen to settle in Mijas Pueblo.
This area features the most traditional way of living in the whole region. Many craftsmen reside in this place, selling amazing handmade paintings, pottery and other items. Instead of bringing the same old souvenirs home from your travels, you can choose to bring an amazing work of art this time.