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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mijas to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mijas

Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mijas in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mijas

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 33h 30m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, FlixBus and Renfe. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 145 km and will cost you around $27. From Seville, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Mijas, you’ll arrive at Malaga Costa del Sol Airport (AGP), which is located 15 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Mijas from Australia departs from Perth and takes around 33h 30m.

Train

iryo is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by Renfe. The train journey from Mijas to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around $35 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Zaragoza, expect to pay about $61 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Mijas is to pick up a car hire from Málaga, which is about 24 km from Mijas. You’ll find branches of Goldcar Rental SP and Alamo, among others, in Málaga.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, FlixBus and Renfe. From Granada, the bus ride to Mijas takes 145 km and will cost you around $27. From Seville, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Mijas

Airlines serving Mijas

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,591 reviews)
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Where to stay in Mijas

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $323 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas

Most booked hotels in Mijas

Leonardo Hotel Fuengirola Costa del Sol
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$174+
Benalmadena Palace Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$183+
Hotel Best Benalmadena
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$174+
Gran Cervantes by Blue Sea
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$136+
Royal Costa
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
$83+

Hiring a car in Mijas

Expect to pay $2.71 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 $32.51 and $43.35.

Expect to pay $2.71 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 $32.51 and $43.35.