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15 Things to Do in Mijas Spain, a Whitewashed Cliffside Village

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Top Things to Do in Mijas Spain

If you are planning a trip to Mijas Spain and looking for the best things to do, see, and eat while visiting, you are in the right place.  Mijas is a gorgeous whitewashed cliffside village surrounded by pine trees in the Sierra de Mijas mountains of Costa del Sol 30 minutes from Malaga Spain. The village has winding cobblestone streets, wrought-iron balconies, hanging flower pots, and ceramic plates with a panoramic view of the Mediterranean coastline and a forest backdrop. Browse the must-see attractions, off-the-beaten-path experiences, outdoor activities, and museums to create your personal Mijas Spain bucket list. Then, plan the itinerary for your Mijas Spain trip with these top things to do, see, and eat. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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Things to Do in and Around Mijas Spain

Check out the views from Plaza de Toros and Mirador del Compas

Visit the patron saint of Mijas at Ermita Virgen de la Peña

Taste sweet Malaga wine at the Mijas Wine Museum

Check out the fortress walls and panoramic views from Parque La Muralla

Watch a free flamenco show in Plaza Virgen de la Pena

Relax next to the fountain in Plaza de la Constitucion

Have lunch on the terrace of the restaurant La Alcazaba

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Make your own chocolate bar at Mayan Monkey

Learn about Andalusian life at the Ethnological Museum

Take a selfie with the Mijas sign by the tourist office

Take a panoramic Tuk Tuk tour

Browse the Museo de Miniaturas Carromato de Mijas

Buy ceramics at Exposición Artesanía de España

Hike to Calvario Hermitage Chapel

Check the Mijas Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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