In my mind there are two types of venta – those which suffer identity crises, and should really be something else like, perhaps stables, or somebody´s front room, and those which are proper ´ventas´, and may be basic on the inside, but serve quality food at fantastic prices.
Venta la Morena and Hoyo 19, both on [...]
Being lucky enough to live near Mijas Pueblo, it is true to say that some of the best exhibitions, ferias and festivals take place in the village, without us even realising it.
Local artist and photographer, Julia de Vere Mcllroy, who has lived in the pueblo for 8 years, is currently displaying her work at the [...]
One of the most established and popular restaurants along the Costa del Sol is the Mijas-Playa, situated on the beach front at La Cala de Mijas. With a fabulous sea front terrace and a beautiful interior restaurant, this is a stunning location for a restaurant.
The fantastic Vu´s Bar is situated above the restaurant and diners [...]
Andalucia is full of fascinating white washed villages that adorn the area from Almeria - Cadiz on the coast and to Seville Jaen and Cordoba to the north.
One of the most famous and popular of these is Mijas Pueblo. Nestled in the mountains this stunning little town looks down over the coastal resort of Fuengirola and in the distance Benamadena and Torremolinos..
For many years Mijas has been a popular excursion for holiday makers wanting to escape the husssle and bustle of the beach resorts of the Costa del Sol. It has despite this onslaught of modern tourism been able to retain its charm that makes this little gem so special
In recent years the town has become increasingly popular with foreign residents choosing this quiet little corner of Spain as their new home and the population has swelled to over 7,500.
In response to this the Town Hall has set up a very helpful Foreigner’s Department who are on hand to assist the non Spanish speaking residents and visitors.
The narrow
Mijas Golf is one of the most popular golf complexes on the coast with two contrasting 18-hole courses, Los Lagos and Los Olivos, both of which have been designed by Robert Trent Jones.
Los Lagos
Los Lagos, which opened in 1976, is the older of the two courses and is characterised by its wide fairways and large greens. It is also one of the flattest courses in the area. Los Lagos takes its name from the eight lakes which are a major hazard on many of the holes. There are several sand traps to contend with as well. The course does feel very open though, due to the scarcity of rough and lack of trees, so it tends to favour the bigger hitter. Los Lagos is one of the busiest courses on the coast and is particularly popular with holiday golfers.
Los Olivos
Los Olivos is very different to Los Lagos, with much tighter fairways, smaller greens and far fewer water hazards. The course is also more undulating and is considered to be the most challenging of the two. It takes its name from the many
The whitewashed village of Mijas which is located up the mountain from the town of Fuengirola on the Costa Del Sol hosts is annual fair at the beginning of September. This very popular village hosts the celebration in honor of The Virgin Of The Rock, its Patron Saint
It is an event that is well worth a visit , The beautiful town square is where you will find most of the main attractions but you will find stalls all along the main street heading into the town itself.
There is a wide selection of stalls and bars offering a feast of different food and drink and the whole town joins in to make the celebration special.
One of the best attractions of the beautiful Spanish horses that can be seen around the town. These stunning creatures are decorated in magnificent dress that adds to the effect wonderfully.
Other events of the fair include the traditional Sevilliana dancing which is great to watch but even better to join in with. You will also see the ladies wearing their amazing flamenco d
The sound of the steel oil drum will fill the air in Malaga village of Mijas Pueblo, Costa Del Sol on the 2nd of August .
The Danish band the Steelhammers will play a concert in the beautiful main square opposite the Town Hall with the show starting at 12 noon
They are made up of about twenty young people from a music school in Allerod. and play various styles including calypso, cha cha , mambo and Salsa . The interesting thing about the group is that they play the more unusual instruments inclusing the traditional caribbean steel oil drum.
They have played all across Denmark and Europe and are also playing a show in Malaga at the Plaza de la Marina next to the sculpture of the famous Dane Hans Christian Anderson.
Further information of this fun event can be obtained from the Mijas Town Hall
Mijas por delante. Fue el eslogan de campaña de Agustín Moreno. Y bien que lo ha cumplido a rajatabla. El alcalde de Mijas era el edil mejor pagado de toda España hasta hoy, por delante del alcalde de Torrelodones (Carlos Galbeño, PP) y el Barcelona (Jordi Hereu, PSOE), los otros dos políticos que más sueldo cobran en el país.El alcalde de Mijas (Málaga), Agustín Moreno, hizo pública esta tarde su dimisión como primer edil y la renuncia al acta de concejal en el Ayuntamiento, decisión tomada por "coherencia personal" ante las "discrepancias" surgidas con la dirección del PSOE por su aumento de sueldo.Moreno defendió en un comunicado la "transparencia" de toda su gestión, incluso en lo que se refiere a la política retributiva, "que se ha fijado de forma absolutamente legal, igualando el salario al de los funcionarios de habilitación nacional que prestan servicio en el Ayuntamiento".Además, recordó que la Corporación mijeña "ha aprobado públicamente los sueldos que
Esta ardiendo la Sierra de Mijas.Tengo familia que vive allí.Unos lo están viendo y otros participando en el sofoco.Aun no se a que habrá sido debido. Aunque imagino que el fuerte vendaval que estamos sufriendo lo haya causado.Espero que lo controlen.Que no haya daños humanos y que no tenga comparación con elcatastrófico incendio que sufrió hace 6 años del que nunca se va a olvidar el pueblo de Mijas.Esta foto es del año pasado, la pongo para que veáis la Sierra.
