Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Mijas travel guide

Mijas Tourism | Mijas Guide

You're Going to Love Mijas

With a population of 73,787, Mijas is a must-see destination in Andalusia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.

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When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£88
2 travellers
Flight to Mijas
3 nights at hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated flight+hotel price
£88
2 travellers
Flight to Mijas
3 nights at hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mijas include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by iryo. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 42m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of NIZACARS and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 90 miles and will cost you around £24. From Seville, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 165 miles.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 10 miles from the city centre. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Mijas include Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2. The shortest flight to Mijas from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by iryo. The train journey from Mijas to Seville takes 2h 42m and costs around £16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Madrid, expect to pay about £13 for a 2h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 15 miles from Mijas. You’ll find branches of NIZACARS and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including Interbus, ALSA and Damas. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 90 miles and will cost you around £24. From Seville, the ticket costs about £21 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Mijas

AGPMalaga
GRXGranada Federico Garcia Lorca
SVQSevilla

Airlines serving Mijas

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,756 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,100 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around £70 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £96 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

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Hotel Apartamentos Bajondillo
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Hotel Riu Costa Del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£114+
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Trh Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Ilunion Miramar
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Ilunion Hacienda de Mijas
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£38+
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Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Costa del Sol
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£47+
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Hiring a car in Mijas

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.62 and £19.49.

Expect to pay £1.22 per litre in Mijas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £14.62 and £19.49.