Mijas

Mijas is a web of narrow cobbled streets complete with terraces and dates back to distant times and there are two Mudejar churches here to prove it, as well as the sanctuary of the patron saint of Mijas, from the year 850.

During high season the village can be crowded with tourists visiting from along the coast. Higher in the town the streets turn into flights of steps and the higher you climb the quieter it gets. The cheaper cafés and restaurants can be found here also.

The village is popular for its arts and crafts, particularly linen and wicker items and the craft shops have some wonderful hand made pottery and often affordable paintings and prints by acclaimed local artists.