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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Mijas has to offer.
When to visit Mijas
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 15h 35m.
Train
Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Mijas, followed by iryo. The train journey from Mijas to Madrid takes 2h 42m and costs around AED 103 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Valencia, expect to pay about AED 239 for a 5h 39m 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 Wiber and Delpaso, among others, in Málaga.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mijas, including ALSA, Interbus and iryo. From Seville, the bus ride to Mijas takes 266 km and will cost you around AED 95. From Madrid, the ticket costs about AED 202 for a journey of 269 km.
Airlines serving Mijas
Where to stay in Mijas
Average rates range from around AED 393 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 687 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Mijas
Most booked hotels in Mijas
Hiring a car in Mijas
Expect to pay AED 5.95 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 AED 71.40 and AED 95.20. The most frequently booked car type in Mijas is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Nissan Qashqai or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.