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Mijas Costa is located on a mountain range of the same name, at an altitude of
425 metres.
This mountain range offers a very steep panorama, but is smoothed partly by the
presence of pine groves that embellish the area and heighten the presence of
Mijas, which appears in the sky like a white watchtower, overlooking the sea and
guarding the mountain range.
Directiones from Malaga Airport:
Take: Avenida del Comandante Garcia Morat for 1.2km
Turn right onto: Avenida de Velázquez / N-340 for 2.8km
Take: Autopista del Mediterráneo / A-7 / E-15 for 13km
Exit towards: Exit 217, Mijas - Benalmadena
Take: A-368 for 5km
The first historic reference to the village is by the geographer Ptolemy who
must have been in these lands in the 2nd century A. D. or gathered information
from someone who knew them very well, judging by how precise his descriptions of
some places.
The locality was called Tames during the roman era, and there is every
indication that it generated remarkable economic activity due to its proximity
to the Apian Way that linked the cities of Cadiz and Malaga. The Arabs named it
Mixa, from which the Christians derived the modern name of Mijas.
The Muslims took over the village very soon after landing on the Iberian
Peninsular. They permitted the inhabitants to continue to possess their property
and practice their religion and customs in exchange for a certain percentage of
the agricultural and livestock production.
The Muslims’ good relations with the Mozarabs were obvious in the time of the
strongman Omar Ben Hafsun, with whom they maintained cordial and beneficial
relations since they needed one another mutually. With the death of Omar Ben
Hafsun, Abderraman III re-conquered the area.
Mijas resisted the attacks of the Christian army until the conquest of Malaga in
1487. The emissaries that were sent to Malaga to carry out the surrender were
taken prisoner and some were sold as slaves. In 1494 the municipality’s land was
divided among old Christians. The locality was granted the status of royal
borough in 1521 as a reward for their loyalty to Carlos I during the Comuneros
rebellion; Juana la Loca also declared it to be exempt from payment of sales
taxes (alcabalas).
Mijas was the scene centuries later of an important historical event that took
place on the 2nd of December 1831. General Torrijos landed on the beach of El
Charcon with 52 companions. They went across the municipal territory towards the
mountains, from which they came down to Alhaurin de la Torre to seek shelter in
a mansion that belonged to the Count of Mollina. Days later, on the 11th of
December, the general and his men were executed by firing squad on the beaches
of San Andres in the city of Malaga for having stood up against the absolutism
of Fernando VII.
Once in the village experience the spectacular views of the coast and
surrounding heavily wooded mountains from 425 meters above sea level. There are
no main roads here, instead a web of quaint narrow cobbled streets complete with
terraces overflowing with geraniums, red tiled roofs and archways. Stunning!
Since this village was first re-discovered in the sixties, close to sixty
nationalities have made the pueblo their home and the impact can be appreciated
in the international cuisine, cosmopolitan clubs, the influence of foreign
culture and the arts.
Fortunately the village has still managed to retain some of its quaint
traditions and much of its character; one of the most unusual services being the
donkey-taxis which line the central plaza. Do be careful when climbing up to the
top, past the bullring, as the drop down is quite scary. It must be done though,
if only to muse at the extraordinary panorama which stretches below the 'Balcon
del Mediterraneo’; it will leave you with an unforgettable memory of this
enchanting town.
The Costa del Sol is aptly named – the sun makes an appearance almost every day
and temperatures range from a mild 8ºC in the winter to a very pleasant 30ºC in
the summer, consequently outdoor activities play a huge part in our lives, from
the more energetic pursuits such as sailing, swimming and golf to the very
popular relaxing pastime of eating and drinking!
Enjoy a plethora of sports facilities and a dynamic range of culinary delights
available in the wide selection of fantastic restaurants and cafés in every town
and city on the Costa del Sol!
Culture vultures are certainly not forgotten. The magnificent historical cities
of Sevilla, Granada, Córdoba and Jerez are only a pleasant day trip away. Who
could visit the Alhambra in Granada and not be impressed! Conversely, North
África is an hour’s boat ride across the strait from Algeciras – Morocco,
Tangier, Casablanca - names to fire the imagination.
Enjoy ‘Costa Living’ to the full! Experience the vast cultural heritage of
Andalucía: fairs, festivals, castles, cathedrals, equestrian shows, bull-fights,
fine wines, electrifying flamenco music and dance and much more…
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