Mijas was part
of Turdetania, and there are still some remains from that era located in
the present of its town wall. Its rich mines were worked by Phoenicians
and Greeks, and the ores set to the Far East in small ships.
Mijas was part
of Turdetania, and there are still some remains from that era located in
the present of its town wall. Its rich mines were worked by Phoenicians
and Greeks, and the ores set to the Far East in small ships.
The city was called Tamisa by the Romans, and it was an important commercial centre close to the via Appìa linking Malaga and Cadiz. The city was occupied by Arabs for many centuries, until its reconquest by the Christian Monarch in 1492.
On the foothills of the mountain range rising behind the Mediterranean coast, Mijas enjoys a uniquely mild microclimate, which has turned into a town virtually entirely dedicated to tourism with an outstanding infrastructure. However, it has retained its traditions.
It is now surrounded by over 100 urbanisations, golf clubs, hotels, a water park and other facilities. Its 12 kms, of well maintained beaches all fly the EU blue flag. Citizens from all over Europe have settled there, and coexist in Mijas with an exceptional quality of life.
The old town centre remains a characteristic Arab town, so a walk through its narrow streets is a walk through history. A good occasion to enjoy its delicious typical dish "guiso de pato" - duck stew - or "guiso de callo" - pheasant stew. And for children of all ages, a visit by "burro taxi" is a must. Mijas' fleet of friendly donkeys, with their colourful harnesses and number plates, can be hired to tour the town at any time.
A final look at the extraordinary panorama which stretches
below the Balcony del Mediterraneo, will leave an unforgettable memory
of this enchanting town.