Does anybody know mijas , el pueblo?

Question

I am looking for details about accomadation, for example are there any hostels?
what sort of cost are they?
what is the best way to get around other than car from mijas and what it may cost
(local transport) is there any to the sea front of costa mijas?

I am talking about Mijas that almost looks over Fuengirola.

Answer 1

If you email me then I could probably be of more help to you as I live in the next village, Alhaurin el Grande..Here is some info on Mijas, its a very touristy area and as such can be expensive, there is a bus that goes down to Fuengirola, but not that often after 9am. Are you coming here on holiday or to live, as it will make a difference in the price of accommodation.

One of the jewels of the Costa del Sol is the beautiful little village of Mijas, which nestles comfortably in the mountainside at 428 meters above sea level; it is a superb choice for either holiday or full time living. Of the 7,500 population, there are so many foreign and English speaking residents in and around the pueblo that the Town Hall has a very helpful Foreigner's Department, which caters for the many needs of those who do not speak Spanish.

When you wander through the narrow cobbled streets of this Andalucian village, you can understand what has attracted foreigners to settle here over the years. Many artists and writers have made it their home, enjoying the benefits of an excellent all year round climate, without being part of the busier, more commercial coastal towns just 7 kilometres down the mountain side. Despite its huge popularity with tourists, Mijas Pueblo has somehow managed to retain much of its traditional Andalucian way of life, the locals displaying their unabashed passion for all things festive and an unmistakable relaxed 'mañana' outlook on anything that can be put off for another day.

The craft shops have some wonderful hand made pottery and often affordable paintings and prints by acclaimed local artists, such as Don Clarke and Michele Lehmann. A holiday memento could turn out to be a sound investment.

The Mijas Village Tourist Office, (Plaza Virgen de la Peña)

Tel: + (00 34) 952 485820
Fax: + (00 34) 952 48 66 94

Opening Hours:
Winter: 09:00 - 19:00 Weekdays Summer: 09:00 - 15:00 and 16:00 - 20:00
Saturdays: 10:00 - 14:00

Answer 2

Mijas and Mijas Costa are actually separate entities. While Mijas Costa refers to an area of the coast, incorporating many of the coastal towns around Fuengirola see http://www.spain4uk.co.uk/places/mijas.htm for more details hotels etc