Nestling
half way up a three thousand foot mountain, beautiful Mijas
is surrounded by spectacular scenery and the village centre offers
a choice of stunning viewpoints where you can watch the world go
by whilst enjoying a flavoursome Spanish coffee or a refreshing
sangria.
A wander round
the narrow streets will bring you to the bullring, set on
a lofty plateau, the site of an ancient Arab fortress, now
exquisitely landscaped to lead visitors on a trail of panoramic
vistas. Make a pilgrimage to the historical healing Shrine
of the Lady de la Peņa, where visitors have flocked for
four hundred years, or climb the hill behind the two shrines, oases,
high above the village.
Fuengirola
is a short bus or car ride downhill: East from here are Benalmādena
and Torremolinos and West, Marbella and Puerto
Banųs. This long stretch of coastline offers a huge variety
of beaches and entertainment from aqua parks to theatres, from quaint
Spanish ventas to five star restaurants. Venturing further afield,
it is possible to visit Ronda,
Gibraltar and Granada
as a day trip. Seville is a little further and even North
Africa is accessible (one of the many small tourist offices
will help you arrange this).
Families should
not miss a visit to the Aquapark, Fuengirola Zoo or Tivoli fun park
which also operates a cable car to the top of a nearby mountain!
After the excitement
of a busy day sightseeing, shopping or soaking up the sun at the
beach, returning to Mijas and feeling its dignity and tranquillity
will almost certainly be the part of your holiday that you will
cherish.
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Mijas
Marina at Benalmādena
Shrine of the Lady de la Peņa
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