One of the best places to enjoy the Costa del Sol is Mijas Costa, a coastal town with fantastic beaches, located between Cala de Mijas and Calahonda. In this article, we are going to tell you how to get to Mijas Costa, so that you can prepare your trip without problems, and we are also going to tell you everything you can do in this area of Andalusia, which towns are worth visiting around and we will give you some useful tips. So you’ll have no excuses not to discover the Costa del Sol! Start preparing your romantic getaway, with friends or with family: Mijas Costa has something for everyone!
Where Mijas Costa is and how long it takes to get there
We will tell you how to get to Mijas Costa, but first we are going to tell you a little more about this place: it is an area that combines residential and more touristy areas, and extends from El Chaparral to Calahonda, in the province of Málaga. In fact, Mijas Costa is located just over 30 kilometers from Málaga, one of the most interesting cities on the Costa del Sol.
How to get from Málaga to Mijas Costa by car
If you are coming from Málaga airport because you have arrived by plane, we recommend renting a car; it will take about 30 minutes, approximately, to get to Mijas Costa, which is located southwest of the capital of the province. You just have to take the A-7 or the AP-7 and exit when you see the sign “Mijas Costa”. Other charming towns, such as Fuengirola or Benalmádena, are also very close, not to mention Mijas Pueblo, which is one of the places you cannot miss on your next visit to Mijas Costa.
How to get there by bus
If you prefer to travel by bus from Málaga, for example, there is a direct line with 3 daily departures that takes a little more than 1 hour to get to Mijas Costa. This is a comfortable and quite economical option. You can also take the commuter train (the line is C1) from Málaga to Fuengirola and from there take a taxi or a local bus.
Alternatives such as train or taxi
As we mentioned before, you can take a train to Fuengirola, but not to Mijas Costa, so you will have to take a taxi or a bus from that beach town. You can also get to Mijas Costa by taxi from Málaga; this option costs between €35 and €60, depending on traffic conditions.
What to do in Mijas Costa
Once in this paradisiacal place, you can choose between many different activities for all tastes:
- The beaches: naturally, we have to talk about the beaches of the Costa del Sol, because they are spectacular, very beautiful and very practical.
- Mijas Pueblo: one of the most charming towns on the Costa del Sol is very close to Mijas Costa, in fact they share a name. It is a small town with white houses, stone streets, fantastic sea views and the famous Mijas donkeys.
- Natural environment: this area has much more than beaches; the mountains of the region offer many opportunities for exploration, from trails of greater or lesser difficulty to impressive viewpoints.
- Golf: the Costa del Sol has some of the best golf courses in the world and good weather during almost the entire year, so it is a perfect place to play. If you have never tried it, you should know that you can rent the necessary equipment in most of the courses.
- Restaurants: the Andalusian gastronomy is wonderful and in Mijas Costa you can try all its most iconic dishes, so don’t miss the opportunity.
What are the most interesting towns near Mijas Costa?
We have already mentioned some, but we will give you more information about them, so you can organize your route along the Costa del Sol.
- Fuengirola: this cosmopolitan tourist destination has wide beaches, perfect for families, and also offers several points of interest that are worth a visit, such as the Sohail Castle. It is one of the most popular destinations in the area.
- Benalmádena: there are so many points of interest in Benalmádena that it is strange that it is not even more popular. Its beaches are fantastic, the mountain is next door and the leisure offer allows you to have a very complete vacation, with its cable car, the marina, the spectacular Tivoli World amusement park and the iconic Colomares Castle.
- Marbella: if you still don’t know Marbella, you are missing out on a place with a lot of charm, especially if we talk about its old town or Puerto Banús, where luxury abounds. The beaches are perfect for combining relaxation and fun, with various beach bars that turn into party places when the sun begins to set in the sky.
- Estepona: finally, Estepona is a typical Andalusian town, with white houses, flowers everywhere, an old town that captivates and extensive beaches for the whole family.
There are a thousand reasons to visit Mijas Costa
If you want a good base for exploring the Costa del Sol, you may want to take a look at the accommodations of Alfresco Stays in Mijas Costa, a perfect place that has it all: beaches, mountains, gastronomy and an ideal location to discover the entire region. You will be very close to Málaga, Fuengirola, Benalmádena and Mijas Pueblo, and these are just some of the places we recommend for your next trip.
In addition, here you can truly disconnect and feel really on vacation, something increasingly difficult these days. You will find a lot of beauty and a quieter atmosphere than in other towns in the region, although there is also entertainment, if that is what you are looking for. Don’t hesitate any longer and start preparing your next getaway to the Costa del Sol right now!
