Costa del Sol · Málaga

Living in Mijas

Mijas is three places in one municipality of about 95,000 people: the whitewashed hill village of Mijas Pueblo, the coast around La Cala de Mijas, and Las Lagunas. Málaga airport is roughly 25 to 35 minutes away depending on the area, and golf courses and Blue Flag beaches are close.

Mijas, Costa del Sol

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Who buys in Mijas?

Buyers choose Mijas for the village or for the coast. Mijas Pueblo suits those who want a traditional setting on the hillside. La Cala, Calahonda and Riviera del Sol suit those who want to be near the beach and the golf. St. Anthony's College, a British school that also teaches the Spanish curriculum, is in Mijas Costa.

Which areas make up Mijas?

The three main centres are Mijas Pueblo, La Cala and Las Lagunas. Along the coast sit Calahonda, Riviera del Sol, El Faro and Cala del Moral. Mijas Pueblo has the cave hermitage Ermita de la Virgen de la Peña, dated 1656 to 1682, and its burro-taxis are a long-standing sight.

How do you get to Mijas?

The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), about 22 km away and roughly 25 minutes by car.

Which beaches, golf courses and schools are near Mijas?

  • Beaches include Playa de La Cala, Playa de Calahonda, Playa de El Bombo, Playa de El Chaparral, and Playa de El Faro.
  • Golf courses nearby include La Cala Golf Resort, Mijas Golf Club, Santana Golf, Calanova Golf Club, and Miraflores Golf.
  • International schools within reach include St. Anthony's College.

Last reviewed October 2026

Good to know

How many Blue Flag beaches does Mijas have?
The town hall has announced five Blue Flags in a recent year: Calahonda I, Calahonda (Riviera), El Bombo, El Chaparral and La Cala. The number changes from year to year, so check the current list.
Is Mijas Pueblo different from Mijas Costa?
Yes. Mijas Pueblo is the whitewashed village on the mountainside, about 22 km from Málaga airport. Mijas Costa is the coastal strip with La Cala, the beaches and the golf, a little further from the airport at roughly 32 to 38 km.
Is Mijas good for golf?
Yes. Courses around Mijas include La Cala Golf Resort, Mijas Golf Club, Santana Golf, Calanova Golf Club, Miraflores Golf, Chaparral Golf Club and Cerrado del Águila Golf.
How far is Mijas from the airport?
The nearest main airport is Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), about 22 km away and roughly 25 minutes by car.
Are there international schools near Mijas?
Yes. Schools within reach of Mijas include St. Anthony's College.
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